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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended: January 31, 1998
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 0-18349
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THE MNI GROUP INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 22-2380325
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
10 West Forest Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey 07631
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (201) 569-1188
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
TITLE OF EACH CLASS REGISTERED
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock
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(Title of Class)
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(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes / / No /X/
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of theis
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K/A. N/A
APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDING DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a
plan confirmed by a court. Yes / / No / /
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The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock is
4,685,709 (as of 5/29/98)
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of
the Registrant is $949,861 (as of 5/29/98).
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
(a) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION
The MNI Group Inc. (the "Company"), through its subsidiaries, develops
and distributes diverse nutritional and health related proprietary programs and
products for both humans and pets.
Medical Nutrition, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
("MNI"), distributes nutritional support products to physicians and hospitals
and develops products for network marketing organizations.
Holistic Products Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
("Holistic"), markets and distributes specialized home remedy and personal care
products sold primarily through health food stores.
NutraPet Labs, Inc., an approximately 62% owned subsidiary
("NutraPet"), develops and distributes innovative nutritionally-oriented pet
products and programs, sold primarily through pet chains, mail order catalogs
and television home shopping.
K.O.S. Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary since July 1997
("KOS"), distributes pet-related products. Reference is made to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated July 29, 1997, as amended on December 22,
1997, for information relating to the Company's acquisition of KOS.
The Company was incorporated in New Jersey on December 28, 1981. Its
executive offices are located at 10 West Forest Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey
07631; its telephone number is (201) 569-1188. All references herein to the
Company include MNI, Holistic, KOS and NutraPet, unless the context indicates to
the contrary.
(b) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND PRODUCTS
(1) NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT PRODUCTS AND PROGRAMS
The Company's products are classified as "Nutraceuticals", i.e.,
a food or food supplement that provides medical or health benefits, including
the prevention and treatment of disease. The products are designed to become an
integral part of a consu-mer's healthy lifestyle. The Company has developed
weight-loss nutritional programs for physicians and hospitals in conjunction
with the Institute for Nutrition and Medicine at Deaconess Hospital
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in Boston, Massachusetts. Landmark health reports like the 1992 U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services "Healthy People 2000 Nutrition Objectives," provide
a list of specific goals to achieve a healthy America by the year 2000. The
Company's programs are aimed at meeting these guidelines.
Sales of nutritional support products and programs accounted for
approximately 53% and 70%, respectively, of its revenues for its fiscal years
ended January 31, 1998 and 1997.
(2) PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Holistic markets approximately 10 specialized personal care
products such as skin care items, tablets and lozenges under its own label,
which are sold principally to health food stores. Holistic's operations
accounted for approximately 8% and 12%, respectively, of the Company's revenues
for its fiscal years ended January 31, 1998 and 1997.
(3) PET PRODUCTS
NutraPet develops and distributes products incorporating advanced
concepts in animal nutrition with inventive packaging and delivery systems.
These are sold to super store chains, retail pet stores, mail order catalogues,
and television shopping networks. GOLD CAPS is a nutritional supplement
containing five essential fatty acids intended to produce shining, lustrous
coats while alleviating skin irritation. GOLD CAPS contain a liquid solution
dispensed in a gold-colored, tear-drop capsule. Each single dose is added to
pet food. NutraPet has three powered products dispensed in cans and available
in formulas for dogs and cats. TNT (Total Nutrition Technology) contains 35
concentrated nutrients that are intended to maximize the well-being and growth
of pets. NEW SCIENCE contains antioxidant supplementa-tion formulated to
protect against pro-radical cell damage and to enhance a pet's defenses against
serious disease conditions. SUPER C COMPLEX utilizes a special Vitamin C
formulation that enters the blood stream twice as fast as other forms of the
vitamin. It is non-acidic and more potent, making it ideal for ailing or old
pets, as well as healthy ones. SILVER CAPS are concentrated nutrients for older
pets with separate formulations for dogs and cats. They are dispensed in a
format similar to GOLDCAPS and supply fatty acids, antioxidants and zinc to
older dogs and cats who need additional supplementing to keep them healthy.
KOS distributes pet care products which include litter box liners, pet
odor eliminators and pet stain eliminators as well as a line of natural wipes
for eye, ear, dental and shampoo.
The operations of NutraPet and, commencing in July 1997, the combined
operations of NutraPet and KOS, accounted for approximately 45% of the Company's
revenues for its fiscal year
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ended January 31, 1998. NutraPet, alone, accounted for approximately 18% of the
Company's revenues for its fiscal year ended January 31, 1997.
(4) OTHER PRODUCTS
Network marketing companies have become a large force in the
nutrition industry and the Company develops products for several of these
organizations. To date, the Company has supplied a meal replacement in cans,
packets and bottles, four nutrition bars, a calcium supplement, an antioxidant
supplement and a Probiotic supplement and various herbal products under private
label agreements.
(5) MANUFACTURING; SOURCES OF SUPPLY
The Company has no manufacturing facilities of its own. All of its
products, some of which are based upon specific formulations and recipes
developed by the Company, are manufactured by unaffiliated persons. Each of
such manufacturers has agreed not to disclose such formulations and recipes to
third parties. The Company believes that there are many manufacturers with
sufficient plant capacity to satisfy the Company's present needs upon
commercially reasonable terms. Raw materials for its present and proposed
products are readily available.
(6) MARKETING; NUTRITIONAL TESTING
The Company markets its weight management programs to physicians,
weight loss clinics and hospitals through medical trade shows.
The Company's nutritional support products are sold throughout
the United States. At January 31, 1998, the Company had approximately 95
accounts (including physicians, hospitals and other weight management
facilities).
Pet products are sold through major pet chains, regional
distributors and a national network of manufacturers' representatives as well as
on QVC, a home shopping network.
The Company has recently sought to expand its marketing efforts
to encompass alternative marketing channels, such as direct response and
multi-level. In addition, it has forged alliances with several independent
marketing organizations to accelerate product introduction and defray costs.
These organizations typically represent one or more products to specific outlets
and they are compensated based on sales volume. Two direct marketing companies
accounted for approximately 31.7% and 11.2%, respectively, of the Company's
revenues during its fiscal year ended January 31, 1998. One such company
accounted for approximately 55% of the Company's sales during the immediately
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preceding fiscal year.
The Company attempts to generate brand name identification for
its products, which are designed for recurring sales.
The Company believes that its success in marketing its
nutritional support programs and products is materially dependent upon
establishing the efficacy of its programs and products through nutritional tests
before they are offered for sale to customers. Clinical evaluations and testing
involve expenditures of significant funds. There were no significant
expenditures during the Company's fiscal years ended January 31, 1998 and 1997
for such clinical evaluations and testing, as product manufacturers performed
these services for the Company during that period.
(7) TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
The Company does not have patents for its products. The Company
believes its trademark and service marks are not material to its present
operations.
(8) SEASONALITY
The diet industry historically experiences reduced revenues
during July and August and the winter holiday season. This trend reflects
summer vacation times and holiday periods (Thanksgiving-Christmas), when people
tend not to enter diet programs. Holistic also is affected by seasonal factors,
with its greatest volume in the fall and winter.
(9) PRODUCT LIABILITY
The Company's business involves the possibility of persons
asserting claims against the Company. To date, the Company has not experienced
any product liability claims. The Company carries product liability insurance
in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence with an aggregate limitation of
$2,000,000.
(10) REGULATION
The business of the Company and its suppliers is subject to
regulation by certain federal agencies, including the Food and Drug
Administration ("FDA"), which regulates food labelling. The Federal Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Acts specifically prohibits adulteration and misbranding of food
products and imposes penalties and other sanctions such as seizure of products
in instances of such Act's violation. The Company requires the manufacturers of
its food products to obtain appropriate governmental approvals and to comply
with applicable regulations. To the Company's knowledge, all the Company's
present suppliers meet FDA
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requirements applicable to the manufacture of the Company's products.
The products marketed by Holistic and NutraPet are subject to FDA
labelling and claim guidelines covering nutritional supplements. If a product
claim relates to prevention of disease, the FDA may apply more stringent drug
product regulations, particularly demonstrated safety and efficacy of the
product and the need for FDA pre-marketing approval.
(11) COMPETITION
There is intense competition in all of the Company's markets,
including weight management, personal care and pet care. Many of the Company's
competitors have substantially greater financial and marketing resources than
the Company.
(12) EMPLOYEES
The Company presently has 8 employees.
(d) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT
SALES
Inapplicable.
Item 2. PROPERTIES
The executive offices of the Company are located at 10 West Forest
Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey 07631, where it occupies approximately 7,500
square feet at an annual rental of $60,000 under a lease expiring in December
1999. The annual rental is subject to upward adjustment by an amount equal to
the percentage increase in the consumer price index.
Approximately 2,500 square feet of this facility house the Company's
administrative offices with the balance utilized for shipping and warehousing.
The Company presently subleases a portion of its space to non-affiliated
persons. The Company also has arrangements with co-packers pursuant to which
such persons manufacture, package and ship the Company's products directly to
the Company's customers. The Company believes its present facility is adequate
for its present and reasonably foreseeable future operational needs.
KOS occupies office facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona under a lease
expiring in March 1999 at an annual rental of $7,200.
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Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during
the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(a) The Company's Common Stock is currently traded over NASDAQ's
Electronic Bulletin Board. Information as to the range of high and low bid
quotations for the Company's Common Stock, for the periods indicated, as
furnished by National Quotation Bureau Incorporated, is set forth below:
THREE MONTHS BID
ENDED HIGH LOW
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April 30, 1996 $ 9/16 $ 3/8
July 31, 1996 19/32 1/8
October 31, 1996 1/2 1/8
January 31, 1997 7/11 1/8
April 30, 1997 1/2 3/16
July 31, 1997 3/4 5/16
October 31, 1997 9/16 3/8
January 31, 1998 7/16 5/16
The above bid quotations represent prices between dealers and do not
include retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and may not represent actual
transactions.
(b) As of May 29, 1998, there were 75 record holders of the Company's
Common Stock.
(c) The Company has not declared any cash dividends on its Common Stock
and it has no intention to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
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Item 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents selected historical consolidated
financial data for the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. This data is
qualified in its entirety by the more detailed consolidated financial statements
of the Company included elsewhere herein. The following selected consolidated
financial data were derived from the audited consolidated financial statements
of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the statements included
elsewhere herein.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
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Year Ended January 31,
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Revenues:
Sales, net $ 1,260,300 $ 1,032,900 $ 1,320,500 $ 938,300 $ 1,052,000
Cost of sales and operating expenses 1,438,200 1,028,700 1,294,200 1,210,300 1,270,200
Operating income (loss) (177,900) 4,200 26,300 (272,000) (218,200)
Other income (expense) (28,700) (20,400) (21,000) 39,500 (44,300)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before (206,600) (16,200) 5,300 (232,500) (173,900)
income tax
Provision for income taxes - - - - -
Income (loss) from continuing operations item (206,600) (16,200) 5,300 (232,500) (173,900)
Net income (loss) ($206,600) ($16,200) $5,300 (232,500) (173,900)
Net (loss) per share:
(Loss) from continuing operations ($.05) ($ - ) ($ - ) ($ .06) ($ .05)
Income (loss) per share ($.05) ($ - ) ($ - ) ($ .06) ($ .05)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
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YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31,
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Working capital ($564,100) ($295,500) ($254,000) ($296,100) ($ 20,600)
Total assets 667,000 230,600 258,000 187,600 370,800
Long-term debt 75,000 113,700 146,400 107,100 125,000
Stockholders' equity (429,500) ( 550,400) ( 544,200) ( 549,500) (317,000)
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1998-1997
The results of operations for the year ended January 31, 1998 included the
operations of KOS, which was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary on August 1,
1997. The acquisition is being treated as a purchase and the consolidated
statements include the results of operations of KOS since the acquisition date.
Therefore, comparable results are not presented for the prior periods. This has
resulted in differences between the operating results for 1996 and 1997.
The Company has an operating loss of $177,900 and a net loss of $206,600
for the twelve months ended January 31, 1998 as compared to operating income of
$4,200 and a net loss of $16,200 for the prior year. Although the Company had
increased sales, this was primarily due to the inclusion of KOS's sales for the
6 months since its acquisition.
Sales for the twelve months ended January 31, 1998 increased $227,400 or
22% to $1,260,300 from $1,032,900 for the comparable period in 1997, which was
primarily due to the Company's acquisition of KOS. Sales on a comparative basis
decreased $84,000. Cost of sales increased 23.5% to $741,700 or 58.9% of sales
from $600,700 or 58.2% of sales. Gross profit margins decreased to 41.1% from
41.8%. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 62.3% to $694,500
from $428,000. The Company incurred a significant increase in its general and
administrative expenses, including professional fees associated with the
acquisition of KOS of approximately $45,000. In addition, certain other general
and administrative expenses increased, such as an additional $10,000 in rent due
to the loss of a subtenant. The Company had an operating loss of $177,900 and a
net loss of $206,600 or $0.05 per share, as compared to an operating income of
$4,200 and a net loss of $16,200 or $- per share for the twelve months ended
January 31, 1997.
1997-1996
The Company had an operating income of $4,200 and a net loss of $16,200 for
the twelve months ended January 31, 1997. Sales decreased $287,600 from
$1,320,500 to $1,032,900, primarily due to a reduction in sales to its major
customer. By increasing its profit margin and reducing its selling, general and
administrative expenses, the Company was able to show a small operating profit.
Sales for the twelve months ended January 31, 1997 decreased
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21.7% to $1,032,900 from $1,320,500 for the comparable period in 1996. Cost of
sales decreased 26.5% to $600,700 or 58.2% of sales from $817,300 or 61.9% of
sales for the comparable 1996 period. Gross profit margins increased to 41.8%
from 38.1% due mainly to increased sales through a major home shopping channel.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 9.3% to $428,000 from
$472,000 because of a continued effort by the Company to control costs. The
Company recognized operating income of $4,200 and a net loss of $16,200 or $-
per share, as compared to its incurrence of an operating income of $26,300 and a
net income of $5,300 or $- per share for the twelve months ended January 31,
1996.
1996-1995
The Company had an operating income of $26,300 and a net income of $5,300
for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 due to increased sales and gross
profit margin; reduced selling, general and administrative expenses;
introduction of a successful new product (Probiotic Wafers); and continued
exposure of its pet products on a major home shopping channel.
Sales for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 increased 40.7% to
$1,320,500 from $938,300 for the comparable period in 1995. Cost of sales
increased 35.6% to $817,300 or 61.9% of sales from $602,500 or 64.2% of sales
for the comparable 1995 period. Gross profit margin increased to 38.1% from
35.8%. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 20.6% to $472,000
from $594,400 largely because of a reduction in consulting and professional
fees. In addition, a change in marketing direction resulted in a reduction of
trade show expenses as well as a general decrease in other operating expenses.
The Company recognized operating income of $26,300 and a net income of $5,300,
or $- per share, as compared to its incurrence of an operating loss of $272,000
and a net loss of $232,500 or $0.06 per share for the twelve months ended
January 31, 1995.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At January 31, 1998 the Company had cash of $36,900 as contrasted with cash
of $13,000 at January 31, 1997.
In January 1998 the Company obtained an unsecured line of credit from its
bank in the amount of $50,000. Two of the officers have loaned the Company an
additional $76,500. The Company is currently trying to raise additional funds
through a private placement.
In addition, it is seeking joint ventures with developers of other type of
products. This will generate additional revenue for the Company without
substantially increasing its overhead. The Company is continually seeking to
expand both its product line and customer base.
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There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient
cash to fund its operations. Management believes that the Company requires
additional financing to conduct its operatins on a profitable basis and to
develop and market additional products and programs.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors of
The MNI Group, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The MNI
Group, Inc. as of January 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years
ended January 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of The MNI Group, Inc. as of
January 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and cash flows for
the years ended January 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on
the assumption that The MNI Group, Inc. will continue as a going concern. The
Company's ongoing losses and/or minimal profits, limited cash, and its reliance
on two major customers raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as
a going concern. Management's plans in regard to this matter are discussed in
Note 1 to the consolidated financial statement. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or
reclassification of any asset or liability that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
/s/Lipner, Gordon & Co. LLP
Great Neck, NY
April 29, 1998
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
January 31,
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1998 1997
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Current assets:
Cash $ 36,900 $ 13,000
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $5,500 - 1998 and
$1,290 - 1997) 131,400 125,900
Inventories 126,100 61,400
Other current assets 7,800 11,900
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Total current assets 302,200 212,200
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Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements:
Furniture and fixtures 116,000 116,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (114,500) (113,100)
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1,500 2,900
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Goodwill (net of amortization of $4,400 - 1997) 347,600 -
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Other assets:
Security deposits 15,700 15,500
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$ 667,000 $ 230,600
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 266,200 $ 92,600
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 292,300 308,300
Notes payable - short term portion 160,200 35,700
Loan payable - stockholder 147,600 71,100
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Total current liabilities 866,300 507,700
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Notes payable (net of short-term portion) 75,000 113,700
Excess of purchase price over basis of assets
acquired (net of amortization) 155,200 159,600
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230,200 273,300
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Stockholders' deficit:
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares
authorized; 4,685,709 shares issued and
outstanding at January 31, 1998 and
3,810,709 at January 31, 1997 7,576,400 7,248,900
Accumulated deficit (8,005,900) (7,799,300)
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(429,500) (550,400)
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$ 667,000 $ 230,600
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The accompanying notes are an integral part hereof.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Years Ended January 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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Sales $1,260,300 $1,032,900 $1,320,500
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Cost of sales and operating expenses:
Cost of merchandise sales 741,700 600,700 817,300
Selling, general and administrative expenses 694,500 428,000 472,000
Advertising expense 2,000 - 4,900
Research and development - - -
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Total cost of sales and operating
expenses 1,438,200 1,028,700 1,294,200
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Operating income (loss) (177,900) 4,200 26,300
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (28,700) (20,400) (21,000)
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Total other income (expense) (28,700) (20,400) (21,000)
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Income (loss) from operations before provision
for income taxes (206,600) (16,200) 5,300
Provision for income taxes - - -
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Net income (loss) $ (206,600) $ (16,200) $ 5,300
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (05) $ - $ -
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 3,913,175 3,810,709 3,710,709
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The accompanying notes are an integral part hereof.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
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Common Stock
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Shares Amount Deficit
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Balance, February 1, 1995 3,710,709 $7,238,900 $(7,788,400)
Net income - - 5,300
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Balance, January 31, 1996 3,710,709 7,238,900 (7,783,100)
Net (loss) - - (16,200)
Issuance of shares for services 100,000 10,000 -
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Balance, January 31, 1997 3,810,709 7,248,900 (7,799,300)
Issuance of shares for acquisition
of subsidiary 600,000 300,000 -
Exercise of warrants 275,000 27,500 -
Net (loss) - - (206,600)
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Balance, January 31, 1998 4,685,709 $7,576,400 $(8,005,900)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part hereof.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Years Ended January 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (206,600) $ (16,200) $ 5,300
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided (used) by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,400 (2,600) (2,000)
Changes in working capital items:
(Increase) decrease in accounts
receivable (5,500) 300 (78,700)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (64,700) 22,700 6,600
(Increase) decrease in other assets 4,100 4,500 (1,000)
(Increase) in security deposits (200) - (500)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
and other liabilities 157,600 (35,800) 68,000
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Net cash (used) by operating activities (113,900) (27,100) (2,300)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Goodwill acquired in acquisition (52,000) - -
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Net cash (used) by investing activities (52,000) - -
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in loan payable - stockholders 76,500 (52,100) (17,900)
Increase in short-term debt 124,500 71,100 19,400
Shares issued for warrants 27,500 10,000 -
Reduction in long-term debt (38,700) - -
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Net cash provided by financing activities 189,800 29,000 1,500
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 23,900 1,900 (800)
Cash, beginning of year 13,000 11,100 11,900
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Cash, end of year $ 36,900 $ 13,000 $ 11,100
========== ========== ==========
Supplemental information:
Cash expended for:
Interest expense $ 28,700 $ 20,400 $ 12,600
Federal income taxes - - -
Value of shares issued for subsidiary
acquisition $ 300,000 - -
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part hereof.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS:
The MNI Group, Inc. (MNI), a New Jersey corporation organized in 1981,
and its subsidiaries, are engaged in the development, marketing and
distribution of a variety of health-related products and programs. The
Company and its subsidiaries distribute nutritional support products and
programs for weight control, a line of nutritionally-oriented pet products,
and over-the-counter household remedies.
In May 1993, the Company organized NutraPet Labs, Inc. (NutraPet) for
the purpose of developing and marketing pet products. The Company
subsequently issued 313,000 shares of NutraPet for $313,000 in a private
placement (see details discussed in Note 6).
In July 1997, the Company consummated a merger with K.O.S. Industries,
Inc. (KOS) whereby all of KOS' outstanding common stock was exchanged for
600,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The transaction was treated
as a purchase. KOS distributes and markets a line of pet-related products.
In addition, one of KOS' key employees was granted stock options to acquire
750,000 additional shares of the Company, and a KOS consultant was granted
options to acquire 150,000 shares of the Company's stock. (See Note 6 for
further details.)
Management believes that with the acquisition of KOS, increased
marketing efforts in conjunction with the expansion of its market base and
product lines, and its continuing attempts to raise additional capital, it
will be able to meet its obligations.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned
subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.
INVENTORIES - Inventories, which consist primarily of purchased
finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or market using the
"first-in, first-out" (FIFO) cost method.
FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - Furniture, fixtures
and leasehold improvements are stated at cost and depreciated over their
estimated useful lives using the straight-line method for financial
reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes.
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance which do not extend the useful
life of the property are expensed as incurred. The estimated useful lives
of the assets are as follows:
Furniture and fixtures 5-10 years
Computers 5 years
Leasehold improvement 3-7 years
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - The Company and its subsidiaries utilize
independent third parties to design and test certain products. These
expenditures are accounted for as research and development costs and are
expensed as incurred.
INCOME TAXES - The Company has adopted FASB 109 in accounting for its
income taxes. (See Note 7.)
REVENUE RECOGNITION - The Company recognizes revenue when its products
are shipped from the warehouse.
The consolidated statements of operations include the results of
operations of KOS from the date of acquisition of its stock by MNI.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
EARNINGS PER SHARE - The consolidated financial statements are
presented in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share". Basic
earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common
share incorporate the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise
of stock options and warrants. The possible conversion of outstanding
options and warrants has not been taken into account in the earnings per
share calculation as its effect would be anti-dilutive.
USE OF ESTIMATES - In preparing financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. FIXED ASSETS:
The fixed assets consisted of the following:
January 31,
------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
Furniture, fixtures and equipment $ 69,300 $ 69,300
Leasehold improvements 17,700 17,700
Promotional video 29,000 29,000
-------- --------
116,000 116,000
Less: accumulated depreciation
and amortization 114,500 113,100
-------- --------
$ 1,500 $ 2,900
======== ========
4. NOTES PAYABLE:
In December 1992, LN Investment Capital Limited Partnership (LNIC)
advanced $75,000 to MNI. This loan was originally due on July 31, 1993,
and, in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, has subsequently
been extended and converted to a demand note, with interest at 10% per
annum. In addition, LNIC originally received warrants (which expire in
December 2002) to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock at
an exercise price of $.25 per share. Upon the Company's election to extend
the note, the warrant exercise prices were reduced and the number of
warrants increased as follows:
Loan
Extension Date Warrants Per share
-------------- -------- ---------
7/31/93 300,000 $.20
1/31/94 500,000 .15
7/31/94 750,000 .10
In the year ended January 31, 1998, 275,000 warrants were exercised at
$.10 per share (see Note 6 for further details). The exercise of these
warrants is reflected in the capitalization of the Company as of January
31, 1998.
The Company has been accruing interest on this debt at $7,500 per
year.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
4. NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED):
Loans payable to a former shareholder of KOS consist of a line of
credit obtained by him, and subsequently assigned to the Company, and
guaranteed by it. This line of credit expires on June 2, 2004, and carries
an annual interest rate of 8.25%. The Company draws from and repays this
line of credit as cash flows permit. As of December 31, 1997 and 1996, the
balances on this loan were $74,500 and $66,500, respectively.
In addition, a former KOS shareholder has made non-interest-bearing
advances of $5,400.
MNI borrowed $50,000 from PNC Bank on January 29, 1998. The maturity
date is January 29, 1999, with an interest rate of 10.25%. MNI will make
regular monthly payments of accrued interest beginning on the first day of
the billing cycle after the initial advance, and all subsequent payments
are due on the same day of each month thereafter. MNI expects to pay the
principal in one payment plus any unpaid accrued interest on the expiration
date.
MNI's chief operating officer has made short-term advances to the
Company totalling $142,200. Interest on these advances is being charged at
various rates of interest between 11% and 18%.
In November 1991, Family Weight Loss Centers, Inc., (FWLC), (a former
subsidiary of MNI), filed a petition for bankruptcy proceedings pursuant to
Chapter 7 of the federal bankruptcy statutes. This petition provided for
complete liquidation of all of the corporate assets and liabilities.
Subsequent to the bankruptcy filing, MNI agreed to satisfy an
outstanding $4,000,000 obligation, which it had guaranteed as part of the
FWLC acquisition, in the form of a term note to a financial institution
that is an affiliate of a stockholder of the company by the payment of
$125,000, issuance of a three year note in the amount of $125,000, with
interest at the bank's prime rate, and the issuance of warrants to purchase
750,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $.01 per share,
expiring in February 2002. In February 1995, the Company agreed to
liquidate the three year note in the amount of $125,000 by the payment of
42 monthly payments in the amount of $2,976 each plus interest at the prime
rate commencing in August 1995. The original three year note bore interest
only through that date. Interest on this debt was $4,939, $7,200, and
$10,600 for the years ended January 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
A summary of MNI's debt at January 31, 1998 and 1997 was as follows:
July 31, 1998 January 31, 1997
--------------------- ---------------------
Short-term Long-term Short-term Long-term
---------- --------- ---------- ---------
Due to LN Investment Capital
Ltd. Partnership $ - $ 75,000 $ - $ 75,000
Due to bank - Fleet 35,700 - 35,700 38,700
Due to Cole Taylor 74,500 - - -
Due to PNC Bank 50,000 - - -
--------- -------- -------- --------
$ 160,200 $ 75,000 $ 35,700 $113,700
========= ======== ======== ========
5. LEASE COMMITMENTS:
MNI leases an office and warehouse facility in New Jersey under a
noncancellable lease which expires in December 1999. It also leases,
through its subsidiary KOS, an office in Arizona. This lease expires in
March 1999. Both leases provide for minimum annual rentals plus
escalations and other charges.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
5. LEASE COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED):
Total gross rental expense for the year ended January 31, 1998 was
approximately $83,000, $77,700 in 1997, and $76,000 in 1996. MNI
sub-leased (on a month to month basis) a portion of its facility to various
entities at an annual rental income of approximately $43,000 for the year
ended January 31, 1998, $56,000 in 1997, and $50,000 in 1996.
The minimum annual rents are as follows:
Year ended January 31, 1999 $ 67,020
Year ended January 31, 2000 56,800
6. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
In January 1990, MNI adopted its Incentive and Nonqualified Stock
Option Plan (the "Plan"), to which options for an aggregate of 175,000
shares of common stock may be granted to key employees and certain other
persons. Incentive stock options granted under the Plan must be at a price
per share not less than 100% (110% in the case of stockholders who own more
than 10% of the outstanding shares) of the fair market value, as defined by
the Plan, of MNI's common stock on the date of the grant. The value of
incentive stock options granted to one employee may not exceed $100,000 per
year. Options cannot be exercised prior to one year or after ten years
(five years in the case of a 10% or more stockholder) from the date of the
grant. During 1993, MNI issued 50,000 options under this plan, exercisable
at $.10 per share. These were subsequently replaced with new options in
1994.
In March 1990, MNI concluded an initial public offering of 750,000
additional shares, at a price of $3.25 per share. In April 1990, MNI sold
an additional 120,000 shares at a price of $3.25 per share under the
overallotment provisions of the offering. MNI received $2,332,702 (net of
underwriter's fees and registration costs) from this offering. As part of
the offering, the underwriter received warrants to purchase 80,000 shares
of MNI's common stock which expired in March 1995 unexercised.
In March 1992, three officers and directors of MNI were granted
options to immediately purchase 125,000 shares each and an additional
150,000 options each to be granted over the next 60 months at a rate of
2,500 per month per officer and director. The options are exercisable at
$.10 per share and expire in March 2002. Upon the resignation of one of
the officers, 150,000 of the aforementioned additional options were
cancelled.
In September 1992, Michael Connelly was elected chairman of the board
and chief executive officer of MNI. His compensation was to have been
$7,500 per month, which was to be accrued until such time as funds were
available to make payment. During 1994, Mr. Connelly agreed to reduce his
annual compensation to $45,000 per annum. Mr. Connelly terminated his
compensation agreement with MNI as of January 31, 1995. He assigned his
rights to such compensation to Lepercq Capital Management Inc. In
addition, he has been granted options and rights identical to those issued
in March 1992 to the other officers, which he assigned to LN Investment
Capital Limited Partnership (LNIC). LNIC also received an option to
purchase 125,000 shares at $.10 per share, which it exercised in October
1992.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
6. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED):
During 1993, MNI issued warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of its
common stock in exchange for the elimination of approximately $41,000 of
accounts payable. These warrants are exercisable at $.10 per share and
expire in February 1999. In addition, 156,500 warrants were issued to a
financial advisor as compensation for services rendered in conjunction with
the private placement offering of NutraPet. These warrants are exercisable
at $.125 per share, and expire in March 1999.
In May 1993, MNI transferred certain assets related to its pet
products business into the subsidiary known as NutraPet, in exchange for
500,000 shares of NutraPet common stock. Subsequently, NutraPet raised
$313,000 (before expenses) by the sale of 313,000 common shares (at a price
of $1.00 per share) in a private placement offering. Upon completion of
the sale of these shares, MNI entered into a management agreement with
NutraPet.
During 1994, an officer of MNI was issued 35,000 fully-vested options
at an exercise price of $.10 per share. In addition, 15,000 previously
issued options exercisable at a price of $2.00 were cancelled (see above),
and 15,000 options subject to a three-year vesting and exercisable at a
price of $.10 per share were issued. In addition, consultants to MNI were
issued 40,000 options exercisable at $.10 per share which expire March and
September 1999.
In August 1997, in conjunction with the acquisition of KOS, two
shareholders were granted options to purchase 900,000 shares of MNI's stock
exercisable at $.50 per share. These options expire on December 31, 2001.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998, one of the option
holders exercised options for 275,000 shares at $.10 per share. This has
been reflected in the capital accounts and in the consolidated statement of
stockholders' equity.
The following is a summary of the outstanding options and warrants:
Exercise
Expiration Date Price Options Warrants
--------------- -------- ------- --------
February 1, 1999 $.10 125,000
March 1, 1999 .125 156,500
March 1, 1999 .10 50,000
March 8, 1999 .10 24,000
September 1, 1999 .10 16,000
December 31, 2001 .50 900,000
February 1, 2002 .10 750,000
March 26, 2002 .10 1,400,000
December 1, 2002 .10 750,000
--------- ---------
2,390,000 1,781,500
========= =========
7. INCOME TAXES:
The Company has adopted the liability method of accounting for income
taxes pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
109. No recognition has been made of the possible benefits of available
net operating loss carryforwards due to the uncertainties that such
benefits will be available to be used to offset future years' income. MNI
and its subsidiaries have net operating loss carryforwards in excess of
$5,000,000 which could be available to reduce income otherwise subject to
income tax. The possible deferred income tax benefits of such available
net operating losses are estimated to be approximately $1,700,000 as of
January 31, 1998, with a valuation allowance of an equal amount as follows.
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THE MNI GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
7. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED):
Year Ended January 31,
----------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax asset $1,700,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
Deferred tax asset reserve 1,700,000 1,600,000 1,600,000
---------- ---------- ----------
Net deferred tax asset $ - $ - $ -
========== ========== ==========
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
MNI's food and pet products are produced by third parties in various
plants under applicable government regulations. MNI depends upon its
vendors to comply with such regulations. Failure by such vendors to comply
with the applicable regulations could result in fines and/or seizure of the
food products. MNI is not presently a party to any lawsuits. In addition,
it has no commitments to its vendors for the purchase of either raw
materials or finished product.
9. MAJOR CUSTOMERS:
Two customers were responsible for approximately $540,307 in sales for
the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998; one such customer was responsible
for $568,200 and $744,000 in sales for the fiscal years ended January 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively. . The loss of these customers, representing
approximately 43%, 55%, and 56% of total sales for the fiscal years ended
January 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, could have a material
adverse impact on MNI.
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Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT
Set forth below are the names, ages and the position and offices held
by each of the directors and executive officers of the Company:
NAME AGE POSITION AND OFFICE
---- --- -------------------
Michael J. Connelly 47 Chairman
Arnold Gans 63 President/Director
Myra Gans 60 Executive Vice President/
Director
Jeffrey Janco 41 Vice President, Operations
Lawrence Burstein 56 Director
MICHAEL J. CONNELLY is the President of Lepercq Capital Management,
Inc., the venture capital subsidiary of Lepercq, de Neuflize & Co., Inc.
("Lepercq"), a New York based money management and investment banking firm. Mr.
Connelly is the Managing General Partner of LN Investment Capital Limited
Partnership, a principal stockholder of the Company, and of several other
investment limited partnerships. He is also a director of Sunrise Preschools,
Inc., a publicly held company that operates child-care facilities, and a number
of privately held companies. Before joining Lepercq, Mr. Connelly was Executive
Vice President of Foster Management Company, a private investment firm, from
1982 to 1987. Prior to that time, Mr. Connelly was a member of the firm of
Casey, Lane & Mittendorf, a general practice law firm.
ARNOLD GANS has been President and a director of the Company since its
formation in 1981. Prior thereto, Mr. Gans had been involved in the weight
control market for over 25 years during which time Mr. Gans, among other things,
developed certain appetite suppressants and anti-obesity programs. Prior to
founding the Company in 1981, Mr. Gans was President of Control Drug, Inc., a
privately held company engaged in the manufacture of nutritional protein
supplements. Mr. Gans was granted patents in 1977 for method-use manufacturing
for certain nutritional formula processes relating to the use of certain foods
(EMF) to treat nutritional deficiency, which he has assigned to the Company.
MYRA GANS, wife of Arnold Gans, the Company's President, has been
Executive Vice President and a director of the Company since 1982. Prior
thereto, Mrs. Gans served for more than five years as Vice President/Sales for
Control Drug, Inc.
JEFFREY JANCO has been Vice President of Operations of the Company
since December 1988. Prior thereto, he served as Operations Manager of the
Company from 1982. His present responsibilities include purchasing, inventory
control and warehouse supervision.
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LAWRENCE BURSTEIN is and since March 1996 has been President, a
director and the principal shareholder of Unity Venture Capital Associates, a
private investment banking firm. He is also President, a director and principal
shareholder of Unity First Acquisition Corp., a publicly held "blank check"
company which has recently announced its intention to merge with Worlds, Inc., a
developer of three-dimensional internet technology applications. Mr. Burstein
is a director of two other public companies, being, respectively, CAS Medical
Systems, Inc. engaged in the manufactured and marketing of specially formulated
medical foods, and T-HQ, Inc., a developer of electronic game cartridges.
Directors of the Company hold office until the next annual meeting of
the Company's shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and
qualified. None of the Company's Directors receives compensation for his
services as such. Lepercq has been afforded the right since December 1990 to
designate two members of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Connelly is
presently Lepercq's sole designee.
Arnold Gans, Myra Gans and LN Investment Capital Limited Partnership
(collectively, the "Original Stockholders"), as well as Elliot Elrod and Phillip
Donenburg, each formerly a stockholder of KOS (collectively, the "New
Stockholders"), are parties to a Voting and Share Disposition Agreement (the
"Voting Agreement") which, among other matters, provides that the Original
Stockholders and the New Stockholders shall each use their best efforts to cause
five (5) designees of the Original Stockholders and two (2) designees of the New
Stockholders, respectively, to be elected to the Company's Board of Directors.
The Voting Agreement shall remain in effect through July 7, 2007, unless earlier
terminated as provided in the Voting Agreement. The New Stockholders have not
exercised their right of designation under the Voting Agreement as of the date
hereof.
Officers of the Company serve at the pleasure of the Board of
Directors and until the first meeting of the Board of Directors following the
next annual meeting of the Company's shareholders and until their successors
have been elected and qualified.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(a) CASH COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes the compensation paid in the
fiscal years ended January 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, to the
Company's Chief Executive Officer, being the only executive officer of the
Company who received total annual salary in excess of $100,000:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
NAME AND -------------------
PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY($)
- ------------------ ---- ---------
Arnold Gans 1998 $140,000
President (CEO) 1997 140,000
1996 140,000
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No options to acquire shares of the Company's Common Stock were
granted during the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISE IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION VALUES
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNDERLYING EXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS
OPTIONS AT FISCAL YEAR END(#) AT FISCAL YEAR END($)
----------------------------- ----------------------------
NAME EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
---- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
Arnold Gans 650,000 - $ $ -
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
None of the Company's executive officers is presently a party to an
employment agreement with the Company.
(b) COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO PLANS
None.
(c) OTHER COMPENSATION
None.
(d) COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors receive no compensation for their services as such.
(e) TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE OF CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
None.
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Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the
Company's outstanding common stock beneficially owned on May 29, 1998 by (i)
each person who is known by the Company to beneficially own or exercise voting
or dispositive control over at least 5% of the Company's common stock, (ii) each
of the Company's directors and (iii) all of the Company's executive officers and
directors as a group:
NUMBER OF SHARES
NAMES AND ADDRESS BENEFICIALLY PERCENTAGE
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNED(1) OF CLASS(1)
- ------------------- ---------------- -----------
Arnold Gans 866,490(2) 16.24%
10 West Forest Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
Myra Gans 866,490(2) 16.24%
10 West Forest Avenue
Englewood, New Jersey 07631
Lawrence Burstein 20,500(3) --%
245 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10016
Michael J. Connelly 1,136,030(4) 24.24%
1675 Broadway
New York, New York 10019
LN Investment Capital
Limited Partnership 1,136,030(4) 24.24%
1675 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
National Westminster Bank USA 866,255(5) 15.94%
175 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
All directors and executive
officers as a group
(5 persons)(2)-(4) 2,745,640(2)-(4) 45.49%
___________
(1) Includes all shares issuable pursuant to presently exercisable options and
warrants as well as all such options or warrants which will become
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Except as otherwise
indicated, all shares are beneficially owned, and their sole investment and
voting power is held by the persons named herein.
(2) Includes 216,490 shares which are owned jointly by Mr. and Mrs. Gans; also
includes options and warrants to acquire an aggregate of 650,000 shares for
each of Mr. and Mrs. Gans exercisable at $.10 per share through March 26,
2002.
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(3) Excludes 8,863 shares owned by Trinity Pension Trust, of which Mr. Burstein
is a trustee and beneficiary.
(4) Mr. Connelly is Managing General Partner of LN Investment Capital Limited
Partnership.
(5) Includes warrants to acquire 475,000 shares exercisable at $.01 per share
through February 17, 2002. Also includes 116,255 shares owned by an
affiliated entity. Fleet Bank N.A. now owns National Westminster Bank USA.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None.
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PART IV
Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(i) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (included in Part II)
Report of Independent Public Accountants
Consolidated Balance Sheets - January 31, 1998 and 1997.
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended January
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years
ended January 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - January 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996.
(ii) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES
Not applicable
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None.
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
------- -----------
22 Subsidiaries of the Company
27 Financial Data Schedule
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 2, 1998 THE MNI GROUP INC.
By: /s/ Arnold Gans
-------------------------
Arnold Gans
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
Chairman and
Director (Principal
/s/ Michael J. Connelly Executive Officer) June 2, 1998
- -------------------------
Michael J. Connelly
President (Principal
Operating Officer and
Principal Accounting
/s/ Arnold Gans and Financial Officer) June 2, 1998
- -------------------------
Arnold Gans
Vice President,
/s/ Myra Gans Secretary and Director June 2, 1998
- -------------------------
Myra Gans
Director
- -------------------------
Lawrence Burstein
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EXHIBIT 22
SUBSIDIARIES
------------
PERCENTAGE AND
STATE OF NATURE OF
NAME INCORPORATION OWNERSHIP
---- ------------- --------------
Medical Nutrition, Inc. New Jersey 100%; Direct
Holistic Products Corp. Delaware 100%; Direct
NutraPet Labs, Inc. Delaware 62%; Direct
K.O.S. Industries, Inc. Illinois 100% Direct
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