UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-SB
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUERS
Under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)
Delaware 06-1120072
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization
46 Quirk Road, Milford, Connecticut 06460
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: (203) 877-9508
Securities to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which
to be so registered each class is to be registered
______________________________ ____________________________
Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $.01 par value per share
(Title of class)
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RISK FACTORS
Prospective investors as well as Shareholders should be aware that an investment
in USBL involves a high degree of risk. Accordingly, you are urged to carefully
consider the following Risk Factors as well as all of the other information
contained in this Registration Statement and the information contained in the
Financial Statements and the notes thereto.
Forward Looking Statements
When used in this Registration Statement, the words "may", "will", "expect",
"anticipate", "estimate" and "intend" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward looking statement within the meaning of Section 21 E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding events, conditions, and financial
trends that may affect our future plan of operations, business strategy,
operating results and financial position. Prospective investors are forewarned
and cautioned that any forward looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual results
may differ materially from those included within any such forward looking
statements.
Our Operating History Does Not Reflect Profitable Operations
Our operating history does not reflect a history of profitable operations. Since
our inception we have been attempting to develop the League. Our operations have
not been profitable and unless and until we can increase the sale of franchises
and at the same time attract franchisees who are able or willing to incur
start-up costs to develop their respective franchises, we may continue to
operate at a loss. There can be no assurance that we will be successful.
We May Not Be Able to Continue as a Going Concern
Because of our historically poor revenues and earnings, our auditors have for at
least the last four years qualified their opinions and expressed their concern
as to our ability to continue to operate as a going concern. Shareholders and
prospective shareholders should weigh this factor carefully in considering the
merits of our company as an investment vehicle.
We Have Not Been Able to Realize the Full Sales Value of a Franchise
Generally speaking, we have not been able to collect what we perceive to be true
value for a franchise because of the League's overall poor performance. As such
we have sold franchises for less than we believe the true value to be and
additionally have extended terms for payment as an additional inducement to the
franchisees to purchase the franchise. As a result, our revenues have been
affected and will continue to be affected until such time as we are able to
realize the full value for franchises.
We Have Not Established Adequate Guidelines in Connection with the Sale of
Franchises
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Historically in our dealings with prospective franchisees and in our desire to
sell franchises, we did not establish adequate guidelines to insure that
prospective franchisees have sufficient capital to properly finance a franchise
and to be able to absorb losses until such time as the franchise would become
profitable. Starting with the 1999 season, we have established rigorous
standards to ensure the viability of the franchise over the long term; however,
there is still no assurance that in view of our historical dealings we will be
able to attract qualified franchisees.
We Have Been Dependent on Loans and Revenues from Affiliates to Sustain Our
Operations
Because our revenues from third parties have been insufficient to sustain our
operations, we have been historically dependent on revenues, loans and advances
from the Meisenheimer family to assist in financing. If members of the
Meisenheimer family elected not to continue to advance loans to us, our
operations could be drastically impaired.
We Are Dependent on Corporate Sponsorships Which Have Been Negligible
The financial success of the individual franchises is dependent to a large
degree on corporate sponsorship to help defray costs. To date, corporate
sponsorship in some cities has been negligible and as a result, some of the
franchises have had to absorb expenses which would otherwise have been supported
by corporate sponsorship. As a result, profits of some of the franchises have
been affected and in many instances some of the franchises have been operating
at a small loss. Until such time as the League can attract meaningful
sponsorship, earnings, if any, of the individual franchises will be impacted.
Our Basketball Season Competes with Other Professional Sporting Events
Our season from May to early July is designed to afford players with the
opportunity to showcase their professional ability to the teams comprising the
National Basketball Association ("NBA") and to be possibly selected to
participate in NBA teams' summer camps in the latter part of July and August. As
such, our schedule competes with outdoor sporting events such as baseball, golf
and tennis and our season comes at a time when spectators might normally prefer
to be outdoors rather than indoors in an arena. These factors have had some
impact on the League's overall attendance, although attendnace has continued to
improve.
We Lack Sufficient Capital to Promote the League
In order for the League to become successful, we have to promote the League.
Historically and up to the present time, we have lacked sufficient capital to
develop a national promoiton for the League. Promotion will achieve two
objectives: (i) create more fan interest, and (ii) franchise interest. Until
such time that we can properly promote the League we do not
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anticipate any significant change in the overall fan interest. While attendance
has recently improved, it is still only 1300 per game. Additionally, interest in
franchises has increased, but without real promotional efforts, we do not
anticipate any significant increase in franchises.
The Meisenheimer Family Exercises Significant Control over Us
The Meisenheimer family, consisting of Daniel T. Meisenheimer III, Richard C.
Meisenheimer and Mary Ellen Meisenheimer, and companies they control own
approximately 85% of our outstanding stock and as such control the daily affairs
of the business as well as significant corporate actions. Additionally, the
Meisenheimer family controls the Board of Directors and as such shareholders
have little or no influence over the affairs of the Company.
Dependence upon Key Individual
Our success is dependent upon the activities of Daniel T. Meisenheimer III,
Chief Executive Officer. The loss of Mr. Meisenheimer through death, disability
or resignation would have a material and adverse effect on our business.
We Have a Limited Public Market for Our Stock
There are approximately 450,000 shares held by approximately 140 public
shareholders and as such there is a limited public market for our stock. As
such, sellers of our stock may have difficulty in selling their stock. In
addition, and until such time as we can list our Common Stock on the NASDAQ
Electronic Bulletin Board, our stock will continue to trade in the over-the-
counter market and this will make it even more difficult for individuals to sell
their stock.
Penny Stock Regulation
Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are
regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the SEC. Penny stocks
generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than
securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the
NASDAQ System). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a
transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a
standardized risk disclosure document that provides information regarding penny
stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The
broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer
quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its
salesperson must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control
over the market, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each
penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, broker-dealers who sell
such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited
investors, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the
penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the
purchaser's written
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agreement to the transaction. Consequently, these requirements may have the
effect of reducing the level of activity, if any, in the market for the Common
Stock.
ITEM I DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The United States Basketball League ("USBL", "we" or the "Company") was
incorporated in Delaware in May, 1984 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Meisenheimer Capital , Inc. ("MCI"). MCI was and is a publicly owned company
having made a registered public offering of its Common Stock in 1984. Since
1984, MCI has been under the control of the Meisenheimer family consisting of
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III, his brother, Richard Meisenheimer, and their father
and mother, Daniel Meisenheimer, Jr. and Mary Ellen Meisenheimer. Daniel
Meisenheimer, Jr. died in September, 1999.
(a) Operations
We were incorporated by MCI for the purpose of developing and managing a
professional basketball league, the United States Basketball League (the
"League"). The League was primarily conceived to provide a vehicle for college
graduates interested in going professional with an opportunity to improve their
skills and to showcase their skills in a professional environment and perhaps be
selected by one of the teams comprising the National Basketball Association
("NBA") to attend summer camp sponsored by that team. Today, players also
consist of free agents seeking to join an NBA team. USBL's season (May through
July of each year) was specifically designed to afford League players with the
chance to participate in the various summer camps run by the teams in the NBA.
Since 1984 and up to the present time there have been 125 players from the
League who also have been selected to play for teams in the NBA. Approximately
forty-five players each year are selected to play in the Continental Basketball
Association ("CBA"), the official developmental league of the NBA.
Since the inception of the League, USBL has been engaged in selling franchises
and managing the League. From 1985 and up to the present time, USBL has sold a
total of thirty-five active franchises (teams), a vast majority of which were
terminated for non-payment of franchise obligations. For the 1999 season (ending
in August, 1999) we had thirteen active franchises and two inactive franchises.
After the 1999 season, two franchises were canceled for their failure to meet
franchise obligations. For our 2000 season, which begins in May, 2000, we will
have eleven active franchises.
As the League is presently constituted, each team within the League maintains an
active roster of twelve players during the season and each team plays thirty
games per season. We have playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season.
Under the terms of our Franchise Agreements, each franchise is limited to a
$47,500 salary cap for all players for each season. No player receives more than
$1,000 a week as salary.
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Since the inception of the League to the present time, the number of active
franchises has fluctuated from seven to a high for the 1999 season of thirteen
franchises. The current active franchises, divided into the Southern,
Mid-Atlantic and Northern Divisions, are located in Sarasota, Florida (the Gulf
Coast SunDogs); Dodge City, Kansas (the Dodge City Legend); Enid, Oklahoma (the
Oklahoma Storm); Fort Myers, Florida (the Florida Sea Dragons);Salina, Kansas
(the Kansas Cagerz); Washington, DC (the Washington DC Congressionals); Atlantic
City, New Jersey (the Atlantic City Seagulls);Oyster Bay, New York (the Long
Island Surf); Lehigh, Pennsylvania (the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs); Ocean, New
Jersey (the New Jersey Shorecats); and Brooklyn, New York (the Brooklyn Kings).
In addition, MCI owns two inactive franchises which pay annual royalty fees.
Since 1984 and up to the present time our franchises have been sold at various
prices ranging from a low of $25,000 to a high of $300,000. The price varies
depending on the location of the franchise and the prior history of the
franchise if the particular franchise had previously been active. Because
historically our franchises have not operated profitably, we decided to accept
less than our asking price for new franchises at the time of sale. It is our
intention to terminate this practice in the future. However, each franchisee is
required to pay the full sales price over time and in the event full payment is
not made, we reserve the right to cancel the franchise and have done so. At
least twenty-two of the thirty-five total franchises previously sold have been
terminated for non-payment of annual franchises fees and/or the full sales
price. The termination of the franchises has been primarily due to the fact that
most of the franchises have not operated profitably and as a result could not
meet their contractual commitments. At the present time only two active
franchises are marginally profitable.
During the fiscal year ended February 29, 1996 (fiscal 1996), we sold five
franchises in a barter transaction, receiving in exchange 2,000,000 units of
negotiable television advertising due bills. During the first quarter of fiscal
1997, we also entered into an agreement with the same party to receive an
additional 2,000,000 units of negotiable television advertising due bills in
exchange for five additional franchises. The 4,000,000 units of advertising time
are with American Independent Network ("AIN") which employs satellite
transmissions to certain affiliated television stations in approximately 90
cities throughout the United States. Management had originally valued the
advertising due bills received in fiscal 1996 and the first quarter of fiscal
1997 at $500,000. For Fiscal 1998 the due bills were valued at $684,062. During
Fiscal 1999, we acquired 2,000,000 additional units from AIN in exchange for
five more franchises. We subsequently concluded that a more conservative
estimate of the cumulative value of the total of all units as of the end of
Fiscal 1999 is approximately $484,000. See "Financial Information." We have
already used approximately 300,000 units to broadcast certain selective League
games. During fiscal 1999, USBL did not use any of the units. USBL may use the
remainder of the available time to broadcast our games or, in the alternative,
sell off the available television time assuming that USBL can locate buyers. The
barter transaction requires that the 15 franchise teams must be established
within ten years from the date of the transactions. We have no assurance that
any of the franchises will ever be established. In addition, we retain
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the right to approve or disapprove the ultimate franchisee. None of the
prospective franchisees are currently obligated to pay us any fees.
Under our standard franchise agreements, the term of the franchise is for ten
(10) years with a right to renew for a similar period. In addition to the
initial purchase price of the franchises, franchisees are required to pay an
annual royalty fee of $20,000 per year. Currently three of our active franchises
are in arrears in their annual royalty fees: one owes two years of royalties and
the other two are in arrears for one year. We have the right to terminate these
franchises for failure to pay the annual royalty fee, but in an effort to assist
the teams have elected not to do so. In addition and because of our desire to
have the League expand, historically, we have from time to time adjusted annual
royalty fees in certain situations where the individual franchise has not been
operating profitably.
The franchise agreement employed by us also entitles us to receive television
revenues on a sharing basis with the teams in connection with the broadcasting
of regional or national games. While we have broadcasted on a regional basis, we
have not received any significant revenues. We are also entitled to receive a
percentage from the sale of team and league merchandise which is directly sold
by us, primarily over the Internet. Revenues earned by us have been negligible.
Revenues from the sale by a team of its own merchandise is retained by the
selling team. These sales have contributed to the individual team's revenues.
The franchises agreements state that we will use our best efforts to obtain
sponsorships for each team and the League. Such sponsorships are generally from
local or national corporations. The sponsorships which for the last few years
have been negligible generally take the form of free basketballs, uniforms,
airline tickets and discount accommodations for teams when they travel. The
sponsorships generated by us are shared by all of the teams in the League. The
individual teams comprising the league are also free to seek sponsorship for
their own individual franchise. Some of the teams have been successful in
attracting sponsorships in the form of merchandise and cash and it is these
sponsorships that have helped support the ongoing operations of the individual
teams. Other teams have not been successful. The success of obtaining
sponsorship is generally a function of good attendance and good media exposure.
In some instances particular franchises cannot generate any meaningful
attendance because of a lack of media exposure.
The Franchise Agreement requires us to provide scheduling of all games and
officiating for all games. We also print a full roster book as well as a weekly
newsletter which provides information regarding the League as well as individual
players and their personal statistics.
As previously stated, very few of our franchises have operated profitably. This
is primarily due to the fact that attendance and sponsorship has not been
sufficient to sustain a team's expenses. We estimate that at the current time
annual expenses for each team average about $220,000. At the present time only
two franchises are operating profitably. The general lack of marketing by the
League and the teams is primarily due to insufficient capital to properly
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promote and market the League, which has resulted in our inability and the
individual team's inability to attract any meaningful sponsorships. As a result,
the sale of additional franchises either to maintain a constant number of
franchises or to expand the League has historically proven difficult for USBL.
From the inception of the League, USBL has generally operated at a loss. This
has been due to the poor sale of franchises and the inability of most of the
franchises to generate sufficient revenues to pay their respective annual
royalty fees. Because of the poor historical record, USBL has been dependent on
loans from the principals and affiliated companies to defray the cost of
operations. See "Related Transactions." Additionally and because of our poor
performance for at least the last four years, our auditors have rendered
qualified opinions based on their concerns as to the ability to continue as a
going concern.
We believe that the current mix of franchises are beginning to realize some
increase in sponsorship and attendance. There has been approximately a 50%
increase in attendance for the first half of the 2000 season (late April and the
month of May) as compared to the first half of the 1999 season. This may
eventually result in more teams realizing increased gate attendance and
corresponding revenues. This would increase the value of the individual
franchises and also the League. As a consequence we believe this would enable us
to sell additional franchises where new teams might be successful.
(c) Employees
We currently have a staff in excess of 50 people. USBL has four full-time
employees consisting of the chairman and League commissioner, Daniel
Meisenheimer III, a director of administration, a director of public relations
and a director of operations. The balance, 46 in number, are employed as
referees and statisticians who are paid on a per game basis. From time to time
we have also used independent contractors for consulting work.
(d) Future Plans of USBL
We have, as an ultimate goal, the establishment of at least forty (40)
franchises throughout the United States, consisting of ten (10) teams in four
regional divisions. This would result in regional play-off games and then a
final championship series. We are also attempting to develop a formal
association with the NBA. During fiscal 1998, the NBA selected us to handle a
pre-draft camp for the Korean Basketball League for which we received a nominal
fee. At present time, the Continental Basketball Association (the "CBA"), a
league consisting of nine teams, is regarded as the semi-official minor league
of the NBA, and as such, receives financial support from the NBA. We believe
that a formal association with the NBA would enhance the value of the franchises
and attract more significant gate attendance, but to date we have not been able
to promote a formal relationship with the NBA. Likewise, we intend to use some
of the television time available to us to broadcast more games, which we believe
might create additional fan interest and possibly serve to attract additional
franchisees. However, given the difficulties
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encountered by us to date in the sale of additional franchises, it is doubtful
that we will achieve our long-range goals unless we can raise additional capital
to properly promote the League. While gate attendance has been poor
historically, there has been some growth over the past four seasons. For fiscal
1999, there was an increase in attendance of 16% over fiscal 1998, and fiscal
1998 reflected a 14% increase over fiscal 1997. More significantly, gate
attendance for the first half of the 2000 season is approximately 50% higher
than the corresponding period in the 1999 season. However, there can be no
assurance that the increase in attendance will continue. If gate attendance
continues to increase, this may make it easier to interest third parties to
invest in new franchises, but there can be no assurance that we will be
successful.
ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FISCAL YEAR 1999 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR 1998
Results of Operations
Revenues for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1999 ("Fiscal 99") were $806,552
as compared to revenues of $638,676 for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
("Fiscal 98"). Revenues from initial franchise fees increased $33,754 or 8
percent, primarily from the sale of a franchise. Continuing franchise fees
increased $20,389 or 24 percent as a result of the increased success of some of
the USBL franchisees. Advertising income amounted to $112,500. There was no
advertising income in Fiscal 98. The advertising income was received from a
related party.
Operating expenses for Fiscal 99 increased by approximately $397,000 to $965,000
compared to $568,000 in Fiscal 1998. Management recorded an allowance of
$450,000 for the impairment of its investment in the advertising due bills that
have been received in recent years in exchange for franchises. This allowance
represents the Company's best estimate of the continuing value of the
advertising due bills. The Company continues to explore the best way to utilize
these credits and has entered into negotiations with the television network in
an effort to liquidate their investment. The slight decrease in the remaining
operating expenses of approximately $53,000 represents management's continued
pressure to reduce its operating overhead. Consulting expenses decreased
$90,000, professional fees decreased $33,000 and travel expenses decreased
$30,000. These decreased expenses were offset, in part, by increases in team
expenses of $22,000, advertising expenses of $13,000 and other expenses of
$65,000.
The net loss for Fiscal 99 amounted to $160,965, as compared to net income of
$57,516 for Fiscal 98. The increase in the loss is primarily attributable to the
allowance for the impairment in the value of the advertising credits amounting
to $450,000 partially offset by increased revenue of $167,876, decreased
operating expenses of $53,462 and decreased interest expense of $6,797.
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FISCAL YEAR 1998 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR 1997
Results of Operations
Revenues for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 ("Fiscal 98") were $638,676
as compared to revenues of $700,569 for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1997
("Fiscal 97"). Revenues from initial franchise fees decreased $104,500 or 21
percent, primarily from the lack of sales of franchises. Continuing franchise
fees decreased $9,210 or 10 percent. Other income amounted to $148,886, an
increase of $51,817 over Fiscal 97. This increase was primarily related to the
exchange of airline tickets used for team travel for advertising in the amount
of $30,000. Other revenues consist of sales of marketing rights, souvenir sales
and miscellaneous fees charged to owners.
Operating expenses for Fiscal 98 decreased by approximately $154,000 to $569,000
compared to $723,000 in Fiscal 1997. The decrease in the operating expenses
relates primarily to the decreases in consulting expenses of approximately
$81,000, team expenses of $14,000, advertising expenses of $13,000, salaries of
$45,000 and other expenses decreased $32,000. These decreased expenses were
offset, in part, by increases in travel expenses of $21,000 and professional
fees of $10,000.
The net income for Fiscal 98 amounted to $57,516, as compared to a net loss of
$35,290 for Fiscal 97. This change is the result of the decrease in revenue
coupled with a greater decrease in operating expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The United States Basketball League's working capital deficiency decreased by
approximately $58,000 to $306,000 at February 28, 1999, as compared to $364,000
at February 28, 1998. This decrease was caused primarily by the increase in cash
of approximately $20,000, the decrease in other current assets of $5,000, the
reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $26,000 and an increase in
loans from stockholders of approximately $13,000.
The Company continues to make efforts to resolve its working capital deficiency
by seeking additional equity capital, It is anticipated that there is potential
for growth in the USBL. Management is endeavoring to capitalize on its
investment in the advertising credits to expand the recognition of the USBL and
generate advertising income in the future.
The Company's statement of cash flows for Fiscal 99 reflects cash provided by
operations of approximately $55,000, reflecting the net loss of $161,000
increased by non-cash income sources such as advertising credits of $250,000,
offset by a reduction for the impairment in the value of the due bills amounting
to $450,000. Cash amounting to $13,839 was raised from loans from stockholders.
The Company also repaid debt to affiliates in the amount of $ 30,493 and
purchased treasury stock for $18,355.
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ITEM 3 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We rent approximately 1,500 square feet under a lease with Meisenheimer Capital
Real Estate Holdings, Inc. ("MCR"), an affiliated company and another subsidiary
of MCI. Our space is in a building which also houses Cadcom, Inc., another MCI
subsidiary engaged in manufacturing helicopter parts. Our space consists of four
offices, a common area and a conference room. We pay a monthly rental of $1,500.
The lease expires December 31, 2000. The property is located at 46 Quirk Road,
Milford, Connecticut 06460.
ITEM 4 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
We have 30,000,000 shares of authorized Common Stock, of which 3,478,502 shares
are currently issued and outstanding. We also have 2,000,000 authorized shares
of Convertible Preferred Stock, of which 1,105,679 shares are currently issued
and outstanding.
The following table sets forth certain information as of April 30, 2000 with
respect to the beneficial ownership of both our outstanding Convertible
Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") and Common Stock by (i) any holder of
more than five (5%) percent ; (ii) each of our officers and directors and (iii)
directors and officers of the Company as a group.
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Amount and Nature of Approximate
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership Percent of Class
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III (1) 143,998 Preferred 13.2%
c/o The United States Basketball League Stock(1)
46 Quirk Road 437,400 Common Stock 12.5%
Milford, CT 06460
Estate of Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr.(2) 182,723 Preferred Stock 16.5%
c/o Spectrum Associates 12,000 Common Stock -0-
440 New Haven Avenue
Milford, CT 06460
Richard C. Meisenheimer(3) 142,285 Preferred Stock 12.9%
884 Robert Treat Ext. 5,000 Common Stock -0-
Orange, CT 06477
Meisenheimer Capital Corp. 140,000 Preferred Stock 14.8%
46 Quirk Road 2,095,000 Common 60.2%
Milford, CT 06460 Stock
Spectrum Associates, Inc. (4) 376,673 Preferred Stock 34.1%
440 New Haven Avenue 231,857 Common Stock 6.7%
Milford, CT 06460
All Officers and Directors as a Group 286,283 Preferred Stock 25.9%
437,400 Common Stock 15.7%
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(1) Includes 20,000 shares of Preferred Stock held by Mr. Meisenheimer III for the benefit of
his two minor children.
(2) Mr. Meisenheimer Jr., who died in September, 1999, bequeathed his stock to his wife,
Mary Ellen Meisenheimer.
(3) Richard Meisenheimer, an officer and director of USBL, is also the President of Spectrum
Associates, Inc., which owns both Preferred and Common Stock as set forth herein.
(4) Between the various members of the Meisenheimer family and an affiliated company,
Spectrum Associates, Inc., the Meisenheimers effectively control 85% of the outstanding
Preferred Stock and 21% of the outstanding Common Stock. Including the ownership of
MCI by the Meisenheimer family, they effectively control 87% of the outstanding
Common Stock of USBL. No public shareholders own any Preferred Stock of USBL (see
"Description of Securities").
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ITEM 5 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL
PERSONS
The following persons served as our directors and executive officers for the
fiscal year ending February 28, 1999:
Name Age Position
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III 49 Chairman of the Board and President
Richard C. Meisenheimer 46 Chief Financial Officer and Director
Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr. 71 Director (deceased)
Background of Executive Officers and Directors
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III ("Mr. Meisenheimer III") has been Chairman of the
Board and President of the Company since its inception in 1984. Mr. Meisenheimer
III has also been the Chairman of the Board and President of MCI, USBL's parent,
since 1983 and occupies the same positions in Cadcom and MCR, the other
subsidiaries of MCI. Mr. Meisenheimer III is also a shareholder and director of
Synercom, Inc. ("Synercom"), a Meisenheimer family-owned holding company which
owns Spectrum Associates, Inc., a shareholder of USBL.
Richard C. Meisenheimer ("R. Meisenheimer"), brother of Mr. Meisenheimer III,
has acted as Chief Financial Officer and a Director of USBL since the inception
of the business in 1983. R. Meisenheimer has also been associated with Spectrum
Associates, Inc. ("Spectrum") since 1976 and is now the President of that
Company. Spectrum owns 37.7% of the Preferred Stock and 6.7 % of our Common
Stock. Spectrum is the main customer of Cadcom, MCI's other subsidiary.
Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr. ("D. Meisenheimer, Jr.") was the father of Mr.
Meisenheimer III and R. Meisenheimer and the husband of Mary Ellen Meisenheimer.
D. Meisenheimer, Jr. served as a director of USBL from its inception to
September, 1999, when he died. We have not replaced D. Meisenheimer Jr. with
another director.
ITEM 6 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Historically, our only two officers, D. Meisenheimer III and Richard
Meisenheimer, have not received or taken any salaries from USBL. However, in
September, 1995, our Board of Directors adopted an option program reserving for
each officer 200,000 options exercisable at a price equal to the closing bid
price on the date of grant. In August, 1996, the directors with the consent of
the two officers elected to rescind the option program. No options were awarded
under the Plan.
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On January 1, 1996, we entered into two-year employment agreements with Daniel
Meisenheimer III. The employment agreement for Daniel Meisenheimer III provided
for a monthly salary of $2,000 during the first year and $5,000 a month for the
second year. The agreement provided that if, in the opinion of the USBL board of
directors, the payment of salary would have an adverse impact on cash flow, then
USBL was authorized to withhold the salary payments. Under the terms of the
agreement, for every month of salary omitted, Daniel Meisenheimer III was to
receive 10,000 options. Each option entitled D. Meisenheimer III to purchase one
share of USBL common stock at $1.00 a share. All options were to be issued at
the end of each 12-month period. During the calendar year ended December 31,
1996, D. Meisenheimer III received a total cash salary of $4,000 and received
100,000 options in lieu of salary, which D Meisenheimer III elected not to take.
D. Meisenheimer III did not receive any salary for the months of January and
February 1997 and as such was entitled to receive 20,000 options, which he also
elected not to take.
R. Meisenheimer's employment agreement with us was similar to that of D.
Meisenheimer III, except that R. Meisenheimer was to receive a salary of $800 a
month during calendar year 1996 and $1,600 a month for 1997. For each month's
salary omitted, R. Meisenheimer was to receive 4,000 options. Each option
entitled R. Meisenheimer to purchase one share of USBL common stock at $1.00 a
share. All options were to be awarded at the end of each year. During the
calendar year ended December 31, 1996 (fiscal 1997), R. Meisenheimer received a
total of $1,600 of salary and was entitled to receive 40,000 options in lieu of
salary. R. Meisenheimer elected not to accept the options. R. Meisenheimer did
not receive any salary for the months of January and February 1997 and was
therefore entitled to receive 8,000 options, which he also elected not to
accept. On March 1, 1997, both D. Meisenheimer III and R. Meisenheimer agreed to
terminate the compensation provisions of their employment agreements in view of
USBL's financial condition.
The following table reflects the salaries received by D. Meisenheimer III and R.
Meisenheimer for the fiscal years ended February 28, 1999, 1998 and 1997:
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long Term Compensation
Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
Re-
Other stricted Securities
Annual Stock Underlying LTIP All Other
Compen- Awarded Options/ Payouts Compen-
Name and Principal Position Year Salary($) Bonus($) sation ($) ($) SARs (#) ($) sation ($)
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III 1999 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
President & Chief Executive
Officer
1998 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
1997 $4,000 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
Richard C. Meisenheimer 1999 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
Chief Financial Officer & Vice
President
1998 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
1997 $1,600 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
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ITEM 7 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Loans
For at least the last ten years, the principals of MCI consisting of Daniel
Meisenheimer III, Richard Meisenheimer and Daniel Meisenheimer, Jr. and their
affiliated companies have made loans to us. As of February 28, 1999 (Fiscal
1999), USBL was indebted to the principals or their affiliated companies in the
principal sum of $298,045 together with accrued interest at six percent (6%) per
annum of $121,299. All of the outstanding debt is payable upon demand. Of the
foregoing amount, Spectrum is owed the principal sum of $123,752 plus accrued
interest of $68,615. The principals (D. Meisenheimer III, R. Meisenheimer and
the Estate of Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr.) are owed $128,293 plus accrued
interest of $52,684. The remainder of $46,000 is due from USBL to MCR, another
subsidiary of MCI. See "Financial Information."
Ownership of Franchise
In 1988, our chief financial officer and director, Richard Meisenheimer, and
several other individuals purchased, through a corporation, the active
Connecticut Skyhawks franchise from us. The purchase price was $50,000, and
annual royalty payments have been made to USBL for each year to date. On August
31, 1996, Spectrum, a company owned and controlled by the Meisenheimer Family,
also purchased a franchise from USBL for $100,000. The franchise is not
currently active but pays the annual royalty fee of $20,000.
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ITEM 8 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no legal proceedings pending or threatened against USBL.
ITEM 9 MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
The Common Stock has traded for the last two years on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market
under the symbol "USBL." On May 3, 2000, USBL was delisted from the SmallCap
Market because of the failure to have a registration statement on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. This Registration Statement on Form 10SB is
being filed to cure the deficiency. Our stock now trades on the over-the-counter
market and is quoted in the National Quotation Bureau Pink Sheets. The following
is the range of high and low bid information for each quarter for the fiscal
years ended February 28, 1998 and February 28, 1999:
Fiscal 1998
Closing Bid
High Low
First Quarter Ended 5/30/97 $2.25 $1.25
Second Quarter Ended 8/29/97 $2.25 $1.4375
Third Quarter Ended 11/28/97 $1.625 $2.215
Fourth Quarter Ended 2/27/98 $2.56 $1.75
Fiscal 1999
Closing Bid
High Low
First Quarter Ended 5/29/98 $2.937 $1.875
Second Quarter Ended 8/31/98 $2.50 $1.50
Third Quarter Ended 11/30/98 $1.625 $1.031
Fourth Quarter Ended 2/26/99 $1.50 $1.031
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The foregoing range of high-low closing bid prices represents quotations between
dealers without adjustments for retail markups, markdowns or commissions and may
not represent actual transactions. The information has been provided by the
National Association of Securities Dealers Composite Feed or other qualified
inter-dealer quotation medium.
Approximately 450,000 of our Common Stock shares are held by 140 shareholders.
The shares held by members of the public were issued by us in connection with a
private placement at least ten years ago and also in connection with an offering
in 1995 under Rule 504 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933.
We have not paid any dividends and do not anticipate paying dividends in the
future.
Our Preferred Stock is held by our officers and directors and affiliates. No
member of the public holds any Preferred Stock.
ITEM 10 RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999
On September 18, 1998, we issued 15,000 shares of our Common Stock, 5,000 shares
each, to its Director of Operations, Director of Administration and Director of
Publicity. The shares were issued as an additional bonus for loyal and faithful
service to the Company. In addition, on June 15, 1998, we issued 12,500 shares
of its Common Stock to an independent consultant who was advising the Company on
raising additional capital. The Company relied upon the private placement
exemption for the issuance of all of the shares pursuant to Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act.
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1998
On September 1, 1997, the Company issued 20,000 shares of its Common Stock to an
independent consultant who was assisting the Company in the development and
promotion of additional franchises. The Company relied upon the Private
Placement Exemption pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1997
In December, 1996, the Company issued 60,000 shares of its Common Stock in
connection with the exercise of warrants by two holders (40,000 warrants for
40,000 shares and 20,000 warrants for 20,000 shares). The warrants had been
issued to two individuals who had assisted the Company in a private offering
pursuant to Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933. The
Company relied upon the Private Placement Exemption pursuant to
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Section 4(2) of the Securities Act in connection with the issuance of the shares
upon exercise of the warrants.
ITEM 11 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
(a) Common Stock.
We are authorized to issue 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per
share. There are currently 3,478,502 shares of Common Stock outstanding. Each
share of the Common Stock entitles the holder thereof to one vote on each matter
submitted to the stockholders of the Company for a vote thereon. The holders of
Common Stock (i) have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally
available therefor when and as if declared by the Board of Directors; (ii) are
entitled to share ratably in all of the assets of the Company available for
distribution to holders of Common Stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding
up of the affairs of the Company; (iii) do not have preemptive subscription or
conversion rights, or redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable thereto;
and (iv) as noted above, are entitled to one non-cumulative vote on all matters
submitted stockholders for a vote at any meeting of stockholders. We have not
paid any dividend on our Common Stock to date. The Company anticipates that, for
the foreseeable future, it will retain earnings, if any, to finance continuing
operations.
(b) Preferred Stock
The certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 2,000,000
shares of Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") $.01 par value per
share. Each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at any time at the
discretion of the holder thereof upon written notice to the Corporation into one
share of Common Stock. Each share of Preferred Stock entitles the holder thereof
to five (5) votes per share on all matters submitted to shareholders for vote.
The Preferred Stock bear a two percent (2%) non-cumulative annual dividend. No
dividends have ever been paid on the Preferred Stock. At the present time there
are 1,105,679 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding. None of the shares are held
by members of the public. The company's Certificate of Amendment filed with the
State of Delaware on June 30, 1995 authorizing the establishment of the
Preferred stock did not create any other preferences for the Preferred Stock and
consequently the Preferred Stock shares equally with the Common Stock in
connection with a liquidation of the Corporation's assets.
(c) Transfer.
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co. is the Company's Registrar and
Transfer Agent for the Common Stock.
ITEM 12 INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Pursuant to USBL's Certificate of Incorporation, all directors of USBL will be
indemnified by USBL against expenses actually and necessarily incurred with the
defense of any action, suit or proceedings to which they are made a party by
reason of their being or having been elected to serve as directors of USBL and
against claims, losses, damages and judgments against
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them by reason of any act performed by them in their capacity as directors,
except for any act in which they are adjudged liable for misconduct in the
performance of their duties as directors. The effect is to eliminate liability
of a director for monetary damages except for any act where the directors have
been adjudged liable for misconduct in the performance of their duties as a
director. Stockholder actions can only be maintained against a director upon a
showing of a breach of the individual directo's loyalty to the Company, a
failure to act in good faith, intentional misconduct, a knowing violation of the
law, improper personal benefit or an illegal dividend or stock purchase, and not
for a director's negligence or gross negligence in satisfying his duty of care.
ITEM 13 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Financial Statements appear after Signature Page.
ITEM 14 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There were no changes in and disagreements in accounting and Financial
Disclosure.
ITEM 15 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements
(1) Independent Auditor's Report.
(2) Balance Sheets for USBL as of February 28, 1999 and February 28, 1998.
(3) Statement of Operations for USBL for Years Ended February 28, 1999 and
February 28, 1998.
(4) Statement of Stockholders' Equity for years Ended February 28, 1999 and
February 28, 1998.
(5) Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended February 28, 1999 and February 28,
1998.
(6) Notes to Financial Statements for Years Ended February 28, 1999 and 1998.
(b) Exhibits
*3.1 Certificate of Incorporation (May 29, 1984)
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*3.1.1 Amended Certificate of Incorporation (Sept. 4, 1984)
*3.1.2 Amended Certificate of Incorporation (March 5, 1986)
*3.1.3 Amended Certificate of Incorporation (Feb. 19, 1987)
*3.1.4 Amended Certificate of Incorporation (June 30, 1995)
*3.1.5 Amended Certificate of Incorporation (January 12, 1996)
*3.1.6 Certificate of Renewal (June 23, 1995)
*3.1.7 Certificate of Renewal (May 22, 2000)
*3.2 By-Laws of USBL
*3.2.1 Amended By-Laws
10.1 Employment Agreement of Daniel T. Meisenheimer III with USBL(1)
10.2 Employment Agreement of Richard Meisenheimer with USBL(2)
10.3 Lease between Meisenheimer Capital Real Estate Holdings, Inc..
and USBL(3)
10.4 Standard Franchise Agreement of USBL(4)
10.5 Agreement between USBL and Topaz Selections Ltd.for Barter
Transactions for Acquisition of Advertising Due Bills in Exchange for
Franchises (5)
*27 Financial Data Schedule
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*Filed herewith.
(1) Filed with the Commission on February 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.3 to Form
10-SB/A of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. and incorporated by reference hereto.
(2) Filed with the Commission on February 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.4 to Form
10-SB/A of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. and incorporated by reference hereto.
(3) Filed with the Commission on February 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.7 to Form
10-SB/A of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. and incorporated by reference hereto.
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(4) Filed with the Commission on February 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.10 to Form
10-SB/A of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. and incorporated by reference hereto.
(5) Filed with the Commission on February 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.11 to Form
10-SB/A of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. and incorporated by reference hereto.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
/S/ UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
Registrant
By: /S/ Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III
Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III, Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 23, 2000
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
REPORT ON AUDITS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 AND 1998
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Independent Auditor's Report F-1
(2) Balance Sheets as of February 28, 1999 and 1998 F-2
(3) Statements of Operations for Years Ended February 28, 1999
and 1998 F-3
(4) Statement of Stockholder Equity for Years Ended February 28,
1999 and 1998 F-4
(5) Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended February 28,
1999 and 1998 F-5
(6) Notes to Financial Statements F-6--F10
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F-1
Independent Auditors' Report
Board of Directors
United States Basketball League, Inc.
Milford, Connecticut
We have audited the balance sheets of United States Basketball League, Inc. as
of February 28, 1999 and 1998, and the related statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. 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 stan dards require that we plan and perform the audits to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of United States Basketball
League, Inc. as of February 28, 1999 and 1998 and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company's recurring cash flow deficiencies from
operations, its inability to collect annual franchise fees and its reliance on
related party revenue transactions raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are
also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Holtz Rubenstein & Co., LLP
Melville, New York
May 27, 1999
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
February 28,
ASSETS 1999 1998
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 43,178 $ 23,423
Franchise fee receivable 15,000 15,000
Due from affiliates 131,730 63,476
Inventory 18,500 18,500
Investments in securities 20,420 20,420
Other current assets 600 5,087
Total current assets 263,428 145,906
EQUIPMENT, net (Note 3) 4,957 9,530
PREPAID ADVERTISING CREDITS (Note 5) 484,062 684,062
$ 752,447 $ 839,498
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 150,063 $ 175,894
Due to affiliates 238,367 166,606
Loans payable - stockholders (Note 4) 180,977 167,138
Total current liabilities 569,407 509,638
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes 4, 5 and 6):
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,478,502 and 3,451,001 shares issued
and outstanding 34,785 34,510
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares
authorized; 1,105,679 shares issued and outstanding 11,057 11,057
Additional paid-in capital 2,516,112 2,483,887
Deficit (2,358,816) (2,197,851)
Treasury stock, at cost; 14,425 and 975 shares, respectively (20,098) (1,743)
Total stockholders' equity 183,040 329,860
$ 752,447 $ 839,498
See notes to financial statements
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F-3
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended
February 28,
1999 1998
REVENUES:
Initial franchise fees (Note 4) $438,754 $ 405,000
Continuing franchise fees 105,179 84,790
Advertising 112,500 -
Other (Note 9) 150,119 148,886
806,552 638,676
OPERATING EXPENSES (Notes 4 and 6):
Consulting 26,924 116,804
Team expenses 114,570 96,374
Advertising 86,836 73,110
Salaries 74,300 72,361
Travel 31,400 61,145
Depreciation 4,573 4,573
Professional fees 15,606 48,402
Asset impairment (Note 5) 450,000 -
Other 161,079 95,981
965,288 568,750
(Loss) income from operations (158,736) 69,926
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense (3,801) (10,598)
Interest income 227 1,375
Other 1,345 (3,187)
(2,229) (12,410)
NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (160,965) $ 57,516
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE $ (.03) $ .02
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND
COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARES
OUTSTANDING 3,453,330 3,436,973
See notes to financial statements
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F-4
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Notes 4, 5 and 6)
Common Stock Preferred Stock Additional Total
Shares Shares Paid-in Treasury Stockholders'
Outstanding Amount Outstanding Amount Capital Deficit Stock Equity
Balance, March 1, 1997 3,431,001 $34,310 1,105,679 $11,057 $2,460,524 $(2,255,367) $(7,757) $242,767
Common stock issued for services 20,000 200 - - 23,363 - - 23,563
Acquisition of treasury stock - - - - - - (16,277) (16,277)
Issuance of treasury stock
as compensation - - - - - - 22,291 22,291)
Balance, February 28, 1998 3,451,001 34,510 1,105,679 11,057 2,483,887 (2,197,851) (1,743) 329,860
Common stock issued for services 27,501 275 - - 32,225 - - 32,500
Acquisition of treasury stock - - - - - - (18,355) (18,355)
Net loss - - - - - (160,965) - (160,965)
Balance, February 28, 1999 3,478,502 $34,785 1,105,679 $11,057 $2,516,112 $(2,358,816) $(20,098) $183,040
See notes to financial statements
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F-5
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended
February 28,
1999 1998
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income $(160,965) $57,516
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Prepaid barter units - 50,000
Prepaid advertising credits (250,000) (250,000)
Depreciation 4,573 4,573
Asset impairment 450,000 -
Non-cash revenue - (30,000)
Non-cash compensation 32,500 45,854
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Franchise fee receivable - 15,000
Inventory - (1,500)
Other assets 4,487 463
Decrease in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (25,831) (51,984)
215,729 (113,626)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 54,764 (56,110)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities - (920)
Net cash used in investing activities - (920)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Due from (to) affiliates 30,493) 19,388
Increase in stockholders' loans 13,839 72,280
Purchase of treasury stock 18,355) (16,277)
Net cash provided by financing activities 35,009) 75,391
NET INCREASE IN CASH 19,755 18,361
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 23,423 5,062
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $43,178 $23,423
See notes to financial statements
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1999 AND 1998
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation:
The United States Basketball League, Inc. (the "USBL" or the "Company") operates
a professional summer basketball league through franchises located in the
eastern part of the United States.
The Company has incurred an accumulated deficit of approximately $2,359,000. In
addition, the USBL's reliance on both substantial non-cash transactions and
related parties (see Notes 4 and 5) create an uncertainty as to the USBL's
ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company is making efforts to raise equity capital, revitalize the league and
market new franchises, however, there can be no assurance that the USBL will be
successful in accomplishing its objectives. Because of the uncertainties
surrounding the ability of the Company to continue its operations, there is
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary
should the USBL be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
a. Cash and cash equivalents
For purposes of the cash flow statement, the Company considers all highly liquid
debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash
and/or cash equivalents.
b. Inventory
Inventory consists of USBL trading cards, basketball uniforms, sporting
equipment and printed promotional material. Most of the inventory was obtained
through barter transactions whereby the USBL granted suppliers various
advertising space (print) and air time (television) in return for the supplier's
products. These transactions were accounted for based upon the fair values of
the assets and services involved in the transactions. Advertising revenues are
recognized by the USBL for broadcasting rights and print space made available to
suppliers in these transactions.
c. Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over an asset's
estimated useful life (5 to 7 years).
d. Revenue recognition
The Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting in these financial
statements. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise
fees from the franchisees, the USBL records revenue when collected.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Cont'd)
e. Income taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured
using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences
are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance has been fully provided for the
deferred tax asset (approximating $561,000) resulting from the net operating
loss carryforward.
As of February 28, 1999, a net operating loss carryforward of approximately
$1,403,000 is available through February 28, 2016 to offset future taxable
income.
f. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
g. Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were approximately $87,000 and
$73,000 for the years ended February 28, 1999 and 1998, respectively. h.
Stock-based compensation
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting
for stock-based compensation to employees. Stock compensation to non-employees
is accounted for at fair value in accordance with FASB Statement No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). i.(Loss) earnings per
share
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Shares" (SFAS
No. 128) establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings (loss) per
share (EPS). SFAS No. 128 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS.
Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if
stock options or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common
stock.
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Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share amounts were equivalent for the
years ended February 28, 1999 and 1998.
3. Equipment:
Equipment, at cost, consists of the following:
February 28,
1999 1998
Equipment $ 8,606 $ 8,606
Transportation equipment 52,090 52,090
60,696 60,696
Less accumulated depreciation 55,739 51,166
(Loss) earnings per share $ 4,957 $ 9,530
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4. Related Party Transactions:
The Company has entered into the following transactions with related parties:
a. The USBL's president, personally, through family members and other entities
controlled by the family (the "Meisenheimer Group"), controls approximately 81%
of the USBL's common stock and 100% of the Company's preferred stock. The
Company is a majority-owned subsidiary.
The Company is a majority-owned subsidiary (60.71%) of Meisenheimer Capital,
Inc. Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. is an entity in the Meisenheimer Group.
b. As of February 28, 1999, loans payable to stockholders, including interest,
approximated $181,000. As of February 29, 1998, loans payable to stockholders
approximated $167,000. Interest rates on these obligations are 6% per annum.
c. Included in revenues are amounts received from various related parties
affiliated with the Meisenheimer Group approximating $230,000 in 1999 and
$150,250 in 1998.
d. The Company leases its office space from Meisenheimer Capital Real Estate
Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meisenheimer Capital Inc. Rent
expense on this operating lease totalled $12,000 for each of the years ended
February 28, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
5. Non-Cash Transactions:
The USBL entered into the following non-cash transactions during the fiscal year
ended February 28, 1999:
The Company received $66,000 of advertising and promotional services in lieu of
cash, as consideration for franchise fees.
The sale of an additional five franchises for 2,000,000 negotiable advertising
due bills from an independent cable television network.
The USBL entered into the following non-cash transactions during the fiscal year
ended February 28, 1998:
The sale of an additional five franchises for 2,000,000 negotiable advertising
due bills from an independent cable television network. The USBL has valued
these due bills at $250,000.
The Company issued 20,000 shares of its stock to a consultant in exchange for
his services during fiscal 1998. The value of the shares were charged to
earnings based upon their fair market value on September 1, 1997 of $23,563.
The Company recognized advertising income in exchange for airline tickets and
merchandise valued at $30,000 during fiscal year ended February 28, 1998.
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Non-Cash Transactions: (Cont'd)
The deferred charge on the balance sheet at February 28, 1999 of $484,062
represents the unused amount of the deferred advertising due expense relating to
the advertising due bills earned through fiscal 1999. These advertising due
bills can be traded for various goods and services and they can assigned sold or
transferred. However, they are not recognized as currency in the United States
although they can be traded as such. The credit will be amortized at the time
the advertising is utilized. The total of $8,000,000 advertising due bills were
recorded at a substantial discount from their face value. However, if the
Company is unable to realize the recorded value of this asset, a significant
reduction in overall equity may result.
During the year ended February 29, 1999, the Company adjusted the carrying value
of the due bills to their estimated fair value, resulting in a noncash
impairment loss of $200,000.
6. Stockholders' Equity:
a. Capitalization
The Company's authorized capital consists of 30,000,000 shares of common stock
and 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock. All stock has a $.01 par value. Each
share of common stock has one vote, and each share of preferred stock has five
votes and is entitled to a 2% non- cumulative annual dividend. b. Treasury stock
As of February 28, 1999, the Company has acquired 14,425 shares of its own
stock, valued at approximately $20,100, in order to facilitate compensatory
stock grants to employees. These shares are considered treasury and have been
valued at cost. c. Stock/warrant issuances
During the years ended February 28, 1999 and 1998, the Company granted 27,500
shares (valued at $32,500) and 20,000 shares (valued at $23,563) of common
stock, respectively, to employees and consultants for services. The value of
these shares was charged to operations in the year of issuance. d.
Stock/warrants
In connection with a 1995 private placement, the underwriter received, as
compensation, warrants for the purchase of 100,000 shares of common stock at
$1.00. 60,000 warrants were exercised in 1996, and the remaining 40,000 warrants
expire in May 2000. The Company provided each of its two officers options to
purchase 20,000 shares annually. These options were granted on the first of each
year and have an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of
grant. These options expire January 2006 or nine months after the retirement of
the officer. There are 40,000 such options outstanding as of February 28, 1999.
This Plan was terminated during the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998.
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7. Supplementary Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest for the years ended February 28, 1999 and 1998 was $501
and $2,976, respectively.
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8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the following
classes of financial instruments were:
Current Assets and Current Liabilities. The carrying amount of cash, current
receivables and payables and certain other short-term financial instruments
approximate their fair value.
9. Other Revenues:
Other revenues consist of advertising fees, sales of marketing rights, souvenir
sales and miscellaneous fees charged to team owners.
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