SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition period from __________ to __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-14039
NUCLEUS, INC.
(NAME OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER IN ITS CHARTER)
NEVADA 11-2714721
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
150 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 3610
CHICAGO, IL 60601
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (312) 683-9000
Check whether the Registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act during the past 12 months
(or for such shorter periods that the Registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.
Yes X No _
The number of shares outstanding of the Company's only class of common
stock, as of August 13, 1999 was 8,077,271 shares of its $.001 par value common
stock.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) Yes __ No X
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements................................................1
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion And Analysis Of
Financial Condition And Results Of Operations ......................8
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings..................................................12
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds..........................12
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities....................................12
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders................12
ITEM 5. Other Information..................................................13
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................13
Form 10-QSB Signature Page................................................14
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30,
1999 and 1998 and for the three months ended June
30, 1999 and 1998
Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30,
1999 and 1998
Notes to Financial Statements
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NUCLEUS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash....................................................... $ -- $ 25,217
Accounts receivable........................................ 225,415 171,312
Due from related party..................................... -- 115,383
Subscription receivable.................................... 200,000 --
Unbilled revenue........................................... 139,721 167,977
Inventory.................................................. 131,234 34,690
Other current assets....................................... 106,014 58,829
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Total current assets.................................... 802,384 573,408
Property, plant and equipment, net........................... 76,133 67,315
Other asset................................................... 500,000 --
Intangibles, net.............................................. 2,037,337 20,195
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Total assets............................................ $3,415,854 $ 660,918
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Bank overdraft............................................. $ 9,957 $ --
Notes payable current...................................... -- 3,310
Accounts payable........................................... 1,005,782 765,369
Accrued expenses........................................... 289,258 323,056
Due to former owners....................................... 60,000 --
Due to related parties..................................... 241,258 175,000
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Total current liabilities............................... 1,606,255 1,266,735
Notes payable................................................. -- 9,142
Stockholders' (deficit) equity................................ 1,809,599 (614,959)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity.......... $3,415,854 $ 660,918
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NUCLEUS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Revenue..................................... $ 665,285 $ 769,417 $1,297,628 $1,577,902
Cost of revenue............................. 542,825 530,101 987,467 1,086,551
Selling, general & administrative
expenses................................. 776,269 252,594 1,220,905 557,227
Amortization expense........................ 13,503 -- 13,503 --
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Loss from operations..................... (667,312) (13,278) (924,247) (65,876)
Other income................................ 10,826 1,837 8,680 10,300
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Net loss.................................... $(656,486) $ (11,441) $ (915,567) $ (55,576)
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Diluted loss per share................... $ (0.10) $ (0.00) $ (0.14) $ (0.01)
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Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding........................... 6,560,380 6,413,165 6,560,380 6,413,165
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NUCLEUS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
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1999 1998
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Net loss.................................................................... $ (915,567) $ (55,576)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............................................ 40,160 10,665
Compensation expense related to issuance of equity securities............ -- 72,103
Stock issued for services................................................ -- 59,965
Loss on disposal of fixed assets......................................... 17,536 --
Changes in assets and liabilities........................................ 239,890 249,931
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Total adjustments..................................................... 297,586 392,664
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities......................... (617,981) 337,088
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Cash flows used for investing activities:
Deposits on CCI acquisition.............................................. (500,000) --
Capital expenditures..................................................... (39,225) --
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Net cash used for investing activities................................... (539,225) --
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings(repayments) on notes payable.................................. (62,391) 21,278
Proceeds from the sale of common stock................................... 1,387,000 694
Payments to former owners................................................ (192,620) --
Increase (decrease) in officer loans..................................... -- (342,081)
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Net cash provided by financing activities................................ 1,131,989 (320,109)
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Increase (decrease) in cash................................................. (25,217) 16,979
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning period................................. 25,217 2,819
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................................... $ -- $ 19,798
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NUCLEUS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, 1999
NOTE 1. GENERAL
We are a professional services organization delivering Internet-based
information technology solutions to small and middle market companies. Our goal
is to provide our clients with Internet-based technology to improve and simplify
core business processes, enhance revenue capabilities, lower the cost of
technology and shorten product and service cycle times. We began business
operations in 1987 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as a provider of computer
systems and componentry. We adopted the name Nucleus, Inc. in December 1998 and
reorganized in April 1999 when Nucleus merged with Nucleus Holding Corporation
("Holdings"), a privately held Illinois corporation based in Chicago, Illinois.
At that time, we installed a new management team and formulated our current
goals and operating strategies. We now maintain our headquarters in Chicago. An
integral component of our business strategy is to make targeted acquisitions of
IT and e-commerce service companies in the United States. We intend to use these
strategic acquisitions as a platform for creating an enterprise that can deliver
a branded Internet-based IT solution to small and middle market companies
nationwide.
The merger between Nucleus and Holdings was accounted for as a
pooling-of-interests for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, our
consolidated financial statements have been restated for all periods prior to
the merger to include the results of operations, financial position and cash
flows of both Nucleus and Holdings. The accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and
the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly,
they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1999. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December
31, 1998 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at
that date for both Nucleus and Holdings, but does not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. For additional information with respect to
Nucleus, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the
year ended December 31, 1998 that are included in our annual report on Form
10-KSB and our proxy dated March 19, 1999.
NOTE 2. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
On October 30, 1998 we entered into a merger agreement with Holdings
whereby all of the outstanding shares of Holdings were exchanged for 5,307,109
newly issued Nucleus shares. The transaction was formally approved and adopted
at a Special Shareholders' Meeting on April 15, 1999.
Subsequent to the merger discussed above, we consummated the
acquisition of the following three companies. These transactions were completed
at various times during the three month period ended June 30, 1999:
Comp Pro Computer, Inc. ("Comp Pro"), a Chicago-based provider of
information technology services to small and middle market companies, including
computers and peripheral equipment, network design, upgrade, and maintenance
services;
Telos Distributing, Inc. (dba EDW Computers), a Denver-based IT
solutions provider that designs, configures and integrates computer networks for
small and middle market companies; and,
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Young Data Systems, Inc. ("YDS") is a Chicago-based IT solutions
provider that custom designs and assembles computer networks and provides
cabling, equipment and network configuration for small and middle market
companies. YDS also provides small businesses with accounting and finance
solutions, including software, training and support.
Each of these acquisitions has been accounted for as a purchase
business combination, and, accordingly have been included in our unaudited
condensed statement of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 1999
from the date of their acquisition. The following table presents the purchase
consideration (a) in cash and (b) in shares of our common stock to the
shareholders of each of the acquired businesses, the estimated fair value of the
net assets acquired, and resulting goodwill. The purchase price has been
allocated to each of the acquired company's assets and liabilities based on
their respective carrying values, as these carrying values are deemed to
represent fair market value of these assets and liabilities. The allocation of
purchase price is preliminary, but we do not expect that the final allocation of
purchase price will differ significantly. Goodwill and covenants not-to-compete
recorded in connection with the acquisitions will be amortized over one to
fifteen years and over three years, respectively.
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SHARES OF
COMMON VALUE OF TOTAL NET ASSETS
CASH STOCK SHARES CONSIDERATION ACQUIRED GOODWILL
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Comp Pro........................ $225,000 -- $ -- $ 225,000 $(40,487) $ 265,487
EDW Computers................... -- 300,000 1,237,500 1,237,500 13,156 1,224,344
Young Data Systems.............. -- 125,000 515,625 515,625 (26,651) 542,276
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Total.......................... $225,000 425,000 $1,753,125 $1,978,125 $(53,982) $2,032,107
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The following unaudited pro forma data presents the combined results
of operations of Nucleus and the acquisitions described above as if they
occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. Such unaudited pro forma
data do not reflect the effects of any anticipated changes to be made by Nucleus
in its operations from the historical operations and are presented for
informational purposes only and should not be construed to be indicating (i) the
results of operations or the financial position of Nucleus that actually would
have occurred had the acquisitions been consummated as of the dates indicated or
(ii) the results of operation or the financial position of Nucleus in the
future.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 JUNE 30, 1999
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Revenues........................... $872,374 $1,995,185
Net loss........................... (694,583) (1,000,661)
Diluted loss per share............. $ (0.10) $ (0.14)
Effective June 30, 1999, we acquired one-hundred percent of the common
stock of Innovative Technology Solutions, Inc. ("ITS"). ITS is a provider of
multifaceted technology solutions to middle market companies throughout the
Pacific Northwest. To consummate the transaction, we issued 1,000,000 shares of
our common stock and a $1,000,000 subordinated note. The note bears interest at
the rate of prime plus one percent, with interest and principal payable on
September 30, 1999 and is secured by 400,000 shares of the common stock owned by
our president John C. Paulsen.
On June 26, 1999, we signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire
one-hundred percent of the common stock of Computing Concepts, Inc. ("CCI"), a
New Jersey based full service value added IT firm for a pre-adjusted total
purchase price of $15.2 million. CCI offers a wide range of IT services
including customized help-desk, staff augmentations in most technical areas,
training and network design and implementation. Pursuant to the terms of the
agreement, we paid a $500,000 non-refundable earnest money deposit to CCI's
shareholders upon the signing of the agreement and are required to provide two
additional non-refundable deposits totaling $600,000 if the transaction has not
been closed by August 31, 1999. The closing of this transaction is contingent
upon our ability to secure the additional earnest money deposits and
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a cash payment of $6.4 million payable at closing. Because of the contingent
nature of this transaction, we have not included pro forma disclosure.
NOTE 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We operate our Internet-based consulting business primarily in two
segments: Internet and telecommunications through the resale of long distance
and Internet access (CTI) and IT consulting through strategic technology
consulting, professional services, and information technology procurement and
infrastructure (IT). Summarized financial information is shown in the following
table:
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SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 JUNE 30, 1998
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CTI IT TOTAL CTI IT TOTAL
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Revenues.......................... $944,427 $ 353,201 $1,297,628 $1,381,734 $ 196,168 $1,577,902
Operating income (loss)........... 67,918 (992,165) (924,247) 170,957 (236,833) (65,876)
Identifiable assets............... 285,563 1,092,954 1,378,517 546,133 268,578 814,711
Depreciation Expense.............. 2,810 37,350 40,160 2,810 7,855 10,665
Capital expenditures.............. -- 39,225 39,225 -- -- --
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NOTE 4. COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
Authorized, issued and oustanding shares and par value of our
common and preferred stock are as follows:
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Shares Outstanding
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Authorized Shares Par Value December 31, 1998 June 30, 1999
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Preferred Stock................... 8,000,000 no stated value -- --
Common Stock...................... 900,000,000 $0.001 1,129,827 8,077,271
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
We are a professional services organization delivering Internet-based
IT solutions to small and middle market companies. Our goal is to provide our
clients with Internet-based technology to improve and simplify core business
processes, enhance revenue capabilities, lower the cost of technology and
shorten product and service cycle times.
We are pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy to acquire
companies whose higher margin service offerings can complement our existing
products and services and enable us to offer a comprehensive range of
Internet-based technology solutions to our clients.
We presently earn revenues from the following IT services: strategic
technology consulting, professional services, Internet and telecommunications,
and information technology procurement and infrastructure. We recognize revenue
from strategic technology consulting and professional services as services are
performed. Clients are billed over the course of an engagement on either a time
and materials basis or a fixed-price basis. Billable rates vary by the service
provided and geographical region and typically range from $75 to $250 per hour.
The pricing, management and execution of individual engagements are the
responsibility of the consulting office that performs or coordinates the
services. Revenues from procurement and assembly of computer and network systems
are recognized upon shipment or acceptance of equipment.
To date, we have had only limited experience with fixed-price
engagements. The failure to estimate accurately the resources and time required
for an engagement, to manage effectively client expectations regarding the scope
of services to be delivered for the estimated fees or to complete fixed-price
engagements within budget, on time and to client's satisfaction would expose us
to risks associated with cost overruns and, in certain cases, penalties, any of
which could have a material adverse effect on our revenues or operating income.
There are no significant post-sales support obligations related to our revenues.
Cost of revenues includes the costs of services and material directly
related to the revenues including direct labor and benefits, subcontracted labor
or other outside services, and other direct costs associated with revenues, as
well as an allocation of certain indirect costs, and the cost to purchase
computer and network equipment sold to clients.
Selling, general and administrative costs include salaries, benefits,
commissions payable to our sales personnel, marketing, advertising, and
administrative costs.
Amortization expenses relate to intangible assets recorded in
connection with our acquisitions.
ACQUISITIONS
An integral component of our business strategy is to make targeted
acquisitions of IT and e-commerce service companies in the United States. In
April 1999, we began to acquire IT and e-commerce service companies in select
geographic regions. The primary services offered by these businesses include
traditional information technology solutions. These initial acquisitions will
provide us with an installed client base, a highly motivated sales force and an
operating framework and infrastructure.
Our acquisition program to date has resulted in the acquisition of
four companies and an agreement to acquire another. Each of the four
acquisitions we have completed to date and the pending acquisition have been or
will be accounted for as purchase business combinations. For each acquisition, a
portion of the purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identifiable
intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective
fair values on the acquisition date. The portion of the purchase price in excess
of tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed (for the
acquisitions completed during the three month period ended June 30, 1999) total
approximately $2.0 million and is recorded as goodwill on our
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unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1999. Goodwill will be
amortized over fifteen years for book purposes.
We anticipate that we will realize savings, with respect to these
acquisitions, from greater volume discounts from suppliers, and consolidation of
finance, administration and marketing functions. The integration process for
these acquisitions may also present opportunities to reduce costs through the
elimination of duplicative functions and through economies of scale, but may
necessitate additional costs and expenditures for corporate management and
administration, systems integration and facilities expansion. These various
costs and possible cost savings may make historical operating results not
comparable to, or indicative of, future performance. There can be no assurance
that we will achieve any cost savings.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues. For the June quarter, revenues decreased by $104,000, or
14%, from $769,000 in 1998 to $665,000 in 1999. On a year to date basis,
revenues decreased approximately $300,000, or 18%, from $1.6 million in 1998 to
$1.3 million in 1999. The decrease in revenue was primarily a result of a
$396,000 decrease in revenue experienced in our Internet and telecommunications
practice in 1999 as compared to 1998. This decrease was offset somewhat by an
increase in revenue generated by our IT consulting services. As a percentage of
revenue, 88% and 73% was derived from our Internet and telecommunication
services for the year to date period in 1998 and 1999, respectively. The
remainder of revenue was generated from our IT consulting services.
Cost of revenues. For the June quarter, cost of revenues increased by
$13,000, or 2%, from $530,000 in 1998 to $543,000 in 1999, or 69% compared to
82% of revenue, respectively. On a year to date basis, cost of revenues
decreased approximately $100,000, or 10%, from $1.1 million in 1998 to $1.0
million during 1999, or 69% compared to 76% of revenue, respectively. The
increase in cost of revenue is primarily a result of a reduction in volume
generated by our Internet and telecommunication services, from which we have
historically recognized higher margins as compared to our IT consulting
services.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. For the June quarter,
selling, general and administrative expenses increased $523,000, or 207%, from
$253,000 in 1998 to $776,000 in 1999. For the year to date period, selling,
general, and administrative expenses increased $664,000, or 120%, from $557,000
in 1998 to $1.2 million in 1999, or 35% compared to 94% of revenue,
respectively. The increase is related to costs incurred in connection with our
acquisition strategy and compensation expense and related benefits, resulting
from hiring additional personnel at our corporate headquarters. These expenses
approximated $675,000 for the 1999 year to date period.
Net Loss. For the June quarter, our net loss increased ($645,000) from
($11,000) in 1998 to ($656,000) in 1999. For the year to date period, our net
loss increased ($860,000), from ($56,000) in 1998 to ($916,000) in 1999. As a
percentage of revenues, our net loss increased from (4%) in 1998 to (71%) in
1999. The increase in net loss was a result of increased selling, general, and
administrative expenses and the reduction in revenue volume generated by our
Internet and telecommunications service as discussed above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our working capital (deficit) increased by ($111,000) from ($693,000)
at December 31, 1998, compared to ($804,000) at June 30, 1999. This increase is
attributable to professional fees we have incurred in connection with the merger
between Nucleus and Holdings and costs incurred with additional hiring related
to the acquisitions we have consummated during 1999.
At various times from April 15, 1999 through July 23, 1999 we sold
1,215,335 shares of our common stock for an aggregate amount of $1,724,000. The
satisfaction of our cash requirements during 1999 and thereafter will depend in
large part on our ability to successfully generate revenues from operations and
raise
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capital to fund operations. We cannot assure you that sufficient cash will be
generated from operations or that unanticipated events requiring the expenditure
of funds within our existing operations will not occur. In addition, we intend
to continue to aggressively pursue our strategy of acquiring IT and e-commerce
service companies throughout the United States. Although we will strive to
structure the use of our common stock as currency to pay for potential
acquisition targets, a portion or all of the purchase price may be in the form
of cash. Additionally, because we intend to grow through acquisition, we may
encounter competition in the marketplace for these acquisitions. This may result
in an increase in the purchase price for potential acquisitions and require us
to curtail or modify our acquisition program. As a result, we expect to
aggressively pursue additional sources of funds, the form of which will vary
depending upon prevailing market and other conditions and may include high yield
financing vehicles, short- or long-term borrowings or the issuance of equity
securities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such funding, or
if such funding is available, that it will be on favorable terms.
On June 26, 1999, we signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire
one-hundred percent of the capital stock of Computing Concepts, Inc. ("CCI"), a
New Jersey based full service value added IT firm. CCI offers a wide range of
services including customized help-desk, staff augmentations in most technical
areas, training and network design and implementation. Pursuant to the terms of
the agreement, we paid a $500,000 non-refundable earnest money deposit to CCI's
shareholders upon the signing of the agreement and are required to provide two
additional non-refundable deposits totaling $600,000 if the transaction has not
been closed by August 31, 1999. The closing of this transaction is contingent
upon our ability to secure the additional earnest money deposits and the cash
payable at closing. These earnest money deposits will be applied toward the
purchase price of CCI in the event the transaction closes, however these monies
will be non-refundable if the transaction is not completed.
We currently have no commitments for capital expenditures and no other
lines of credit upon which to borrow.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
We have created a task force comprised of IT, finance, and
administrative personnel to evaluate our internal and external systems as they
relate to year 2000 issues. Computer and related systems that can be potentially
affected by the Year 2000 issue include our operating systems, financial
reporting systems, and data and communications.
Additionally, we are assessing the systems of the companies we have
acquired, or plan to acquire, for Year 2000 issues. We have not yet completed
review of these systems; however, based on a preliminary review, we do not
believe that significant Year 2000 issues exist at these companies.
We will continue to assess internal non-information technology systems
and external systems, including systems used by manufacturers and suppliers of
computer equipment, software programs, telephone systems, and data systems,
systems comprising our enterprise networks and equipment used to provide
services to our clients. To date, we have not identified any Year 2000 issues
with third parties which could have material adverse effect on our business. We
may identify a significant internal or external Year 2000 issue in the future
which, if not remediated in a timely manner, could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Costs
We have not incurred any significant costs in reviewing Year 2000
compliance other than the opportunity cost of time spent by our personnel and we
do not anticipate any significant further cost in identifying Year 2000 issues.
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Contingency Plans
We have prepared contingency plans, including manual order entry
procedures and identification of potential software modifications, in the event
that there are delays in upgrading the non-ready systems. Costs associated with
our contingency plans, which we do not believe would be material, could include
the hiring of additional personnel to process orders and implement software
modifications. The exact amount of the costs associated with our contingency
plans cannot be determined at this time as a result of not knowing the number of
additional personnel that we may need to hire.
Risks of Year 2000 Issues
Based on the activities outlined above, including the assessment of
the systems of the companies we have acquired, or plan to acquire, we expect to
be fully compliant with Year 2000 requirements by the end of the third quarter
of 1999. Based on our assessments to date, we believe that we will not
experience any material disruption in internal systems or information processing
as a result of Year 2000 issues. However, almost all of our systems and products
relating to our internal and external systems and products are manufactured or
supplied by third parties which are outside of our control. Although we have
taken steps that we believe should have identified potential Year 2000 issues,
if some or all of our internal or external systems and products fail, or if any
critical systems are overlooked or are not Year 2000 ready in a timely manner,
there could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operation and on the price of our common stock. In addition, if a
critical provider of services, such as those supplying electricity, water or
other services, or a vendor or manufacturer supplying products or services sold
to our clients, experiences difficulties resulting in disruption of services to
us or the sale of malfunctioning products to our clients, there could be a
material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and
the price of our common stock.
Potential risks include:
o The disruption of utility services resulting in a closure of the
affected facility for the duration of the disruption,
o The disruption of services we provide to our clients,
o The inability to process client billing accurately or in a timely
manner,
o The inability to provide accurate financial reporting to
management, auditors, investors and others,
o Litigation costs associated with potential suits from clients and
investors, and
o Delays in implementing other projects as a result of work by
internal personnel on Year 2000 issues.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are from time to time a party to various legal actions arising in
the normal course of business. We believe that there is no proceeding threatened
or pending against us which, if determined adversely, would have a material
adverse effect on the financial condition of results of operations of Nucleus.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On June 2, 1999, we issued 696,667 shares of common stock and 348,333
warrants to purchase common stock to sophisticated investors in a transaction
not involving a public offering. The sale was exempt from registration under
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The recipients of securities represented
their intentions to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a
view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof. In each
instance, offers and sales were made without any public solicitation. The
securities were placed with the services of a broker-dealer, which was paid a
cash fee equal to 10% of the offering amount. All recipients had adequate access
to information about Nucleus.
On June 30, we issued 200,001 shares of common stock and 99,999
warrants to purchase common stock to sophisticated investors in a transaction
not involving a public offering. The sale was exempt from registration under
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The recipients of securities represented
their intentions to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a
view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof. In each
instance, offers and sales were made without any public solicitation. No
underwriter or broker-dealer was involved in the transaction and no commission
was paid. All recipients had adequate access to information about Nucleus.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
A special meeting of stockholders was held on April 15, 1999. Two
proposals were submitted to stockholders described in Nucleus' proxy dated March
19, 1999. The following is a brief description of the matters voted upon, as
well as the outcome of the vote:
1. The election of five members to serve on the Board of Directors
for a term of one year. The nominees were John C. Paulsen, J.
Theodore Hartley, Mark Fera, Stephen Calk, and Jeffrey Wescott.
Each nominee was approved with at least 99% of the total shares
outstanding and 99% of the votes cast.
2. Approval and adoption of an Agreement and Plan of Merger which
would merge Nucleus Holding Corporation with and into Nucleus,
Inc.
Votes for: 625,472
Votes against: 500
Non-votes: 503,355
Abstain: 0
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
----------- -----------
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Nucleus,
Inc. and Innovative Technology Solutions, Inc. dated
June 30, 1999 (1)
2.2 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Nucleus,
Inc. and Young Data Systems, Inc. dated June 15, 1999
(2)
2.3 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Nucleus,
Inc. and Telos Distributing, Inc. dated May 21, 1999
(3)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
July 13, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July
28, 1999.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
June 15, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
August 16, 1999.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
May 21, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
7, 1999.
(B) Reports on Form 8-K.
On August 16, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
relating to its merger with Young Data Systems, Inc.
On July 28, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K relating
to its merger with Innovative Technology Solutions, Inc.
On June 9, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K relating
to a letter of intent to acquire Innovative Technology Solutions, Inc.
On June 7, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K relating
to its merger with Telos Distributing, Inc. On August 16, 1999, Nucleus
filed an amendment to such 8-K on Form 8-K/A.
On May 24, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K relating
to a change in its certifying accountant.
On May 12, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K related to
its acquisition of Comp Pro Computers, Inc. On July 13, 1999, Nucleus filed
an amendment to such 8-K on Form 8-K/A.
On April 30, 1999, Nucleus filed a Current Report on Form 8-K relating
to its merger with Nucleus Holdings Corporation and the resignation of a
director.
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SIGNATURE
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NUCLEUS, INC.
Date: August 16, 1999 By: /s/ JOHN C. PAULSEN
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John C. Paulsen, President and
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ J. THEODORE HARTLEY
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J. Theodore Hartley, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
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