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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]
For the Fiscal Year ended: May 31, 1996
Commission File No. 33-8420-D
HIGH HOPES, INC.
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(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 84-1037630
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identi-
Incorporation or Organization) fication Number)
16178 East Prentice Place, Aurora, Colorado 80015
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (303) 690-6787
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes -- No-X-
Check if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-B
is not contained in this Form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best
of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to
this Form 10-KSB. [X]
State Issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $-0-.
To the best of management's knowledge, no purchases or sales of the issuer's
voting stock have occurred, and no market price for such stock has been quoted,
in the past 60 days. As a result, the issuer is unable to compute the aggregate
market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates by reference to the
price at which the stock was sold, or to the average bid and asked prices of
such stock, as of a specified date within the past 60 days.
As of November 18, 1996, 1,400,230 shares of common stock were outstanding.
Documents incorporated by reference: None.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes __ No X
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
GENERAL
High Hopes, Inc. (the "Company") is a development stage enterprise formed
under the laws of the State of Nevada on August 25, 1986 to evaluate,
structure and complete a merger with, or acquisition of, prospects consisting
of private companies, partnerships or sole proprietorships. The Company may
seek to acquire a controlling interest in such entities in contemplation of
later completing an acquisition. The Company is not limited to any operation
or geographic area in seeking out opportunities. Management has not
identified any particular business or industry within which the Company will
seek an acquisition or merger. The Company has not conducted, nor have others
made available to it, market research supporting the viability of the
Company's proposed operations.
From January 1992 until November 1994 the Company was engaged in a
limited amount of real estate business in the State of Colorado. Effective
November 30, 1994 High Hopes, Inc. transferred all of its assets, liabilities
and real estate rental business to Antler, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary.
Also effective November 30, 1994 the Company sold Antler, Inc. to the majority
shareholders of High Hopes, Inc. in exchange for assumption of the
liabilities. The Company has been released from liability on all notes
payable for which it was previously liable. One property acquired by the
Company during July, 1994 was purchased subject to an existing mortgage of
approximately $34,000. Antler, Inc. has taken this property subject to the
existing loan and the shareholders of Antler, Inc. have personally agreed to
hold High Hopes, Inc. harmless from any potential liability related to this
loan balance. High Hopes, Inc. did not assume this mortgage but acquired the
property subject to the existing balance on the note.
Since the Company does not have any cash, it must locate a potential
acquisition or merger candidate that is only interested in the liquidity of a
public company.
On December 28, 1995, the Company effected a 1 for 3 reverse split of the
Company's outstanding Common Stock. All numbers of shares stated herein give
retroactive effect to the reverse split.
The Company's offices are located at 16178 East Prentice Place, Aurora,
Colorado 80015, and its telephone number is (303) 690-6787.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company believes it has insufficient capital with which to finance
cash acquisitions of other business entities. Accordingly, the Company will
be incapable of acquiring the assets or business of other entities except in
those instances where the Company exchanges its common stock with those held
by the target company and/or the target company's shareholders. Another
possibility, although less likely, is that the Company may give its common
stock to a target in exchange for the target's assets. Management expects
that an exchange of the Company's common stock in a merger or acquisition, if
ever, would require the Company to issue a substantial number of its common
stock. Accordingly, the percentage of common stock held by the Company's
then-shareholders would be reduced as a result of the increased number of
common stock issued and outstanding following any such merger or acquisition.
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The Company expects to continue to concentrate primarily on the
identification and evaluation of prospective merger or acquisition "target"
entities including private companies, partnerships or sole proprietorships.
The Company does not intend to act as a general or limited partner in connec-
tion with partnerships it may merge with or acquire. Management has not
identified any particular area of interest within which the Company will
continue its efforts.
Management contemplates that the Company will seek to merge with or
acquire a target company with either assets or earnings, or both, and that
preliminary evaluations undertaken by the Company will assist in identifying
possible target companies. The Company has not established a specific level
of earnings or assets below which the Company would not consider a merger or
acquisition with a target company. Moreover, management may identify a target
company which is generating losses which it will seek to acquire or merge with
the Company. The merger with or acquisition of a target company which is
generating losses or which has negative shareholders' equity may have a mater-
ial adverse affect on the price of the Company's common stock. There is no
assurance, if the Company acquires a target company with assets or earnings,
or both, that the price of the Company's common stock will increase.
PLAN OF ACQUISITION
The Company will follow a systematic approach to identify its most
suitable acquisition candidates.
First, management will continue to concentrate on identifying any number
of preliminary prospects which may be brought to the attention of management
through present associations or by virtue of the very limited advertising
campaign the Company will conduct. Management will then apply certain of its
broad criteria to the preliminary prospects. Essentially, this will entail a
determination by management as to whether or not the prospects are in an
industry which appears promising and whether or not the prospects themselves
have potential within their own industries. During this initial screening
process, management will ask and receive answers to questions framed to
provide appropriate threshold information, depending upon the nature of the
prospect's business. Such evaluation is not expected to be an in-depth
analysis of the target company's operations although it will encompass to look
at most, if not all, of the same areas to be examined once one or more target
companies are selected for an in-depth review. For instance, at this stage
management may look at a prospect's unaudited balance sheet. Once a prospect
is selected for an in-depth review, management will review the prospect's
audited financial statements. Nevertheless, management anticipates this
evaluation will provide a broad overview of the business of the target company
and should allow a large percentage of preliminary prospects to be eliminated
from further consideration.
Management expects to enter into further negotiations with target
company management following successful conclusion of financial and evaluation
studies. Negotiations with target company management will be expected to
focus on the percentage of the Company which target company shareholders would
acquire in exchange for their shareholdings in the target company. Depending
upon, among other things, the target company's assets and liabilities, the
Company's shareholders will in all likelihood hold a lesser percentage
ownership interest in the Company following any merger or acquisition. The
percentage ownership may be subject to significant reduction in the event the
Company acquires a target company with substantial assets. Any merger or ac-
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quisition effected by the Company can be expected to have a significant
dilutive effect on the percentage of shares held by the Company's then-
shareholders.
The final stage of any merger or acquisition to be effected by the
Company will require the Company to retain the services of its counsel and a
qualified accounting firm in order to properly effect the merger or acquisi-
tion. The Company may be expected to incur significant legal fees and
accounting costs during the final stages of a merger or acquisition. Also, if
the merger or acquisition is successfully completed, management anticipates
that certain costs will be incurred for public relations, such as the
dissemination of information to the public, to the shareholders and to the
financial community. If the Company is unable to complete the merger or
acquisition for any reason, the Company's capital may be substantially
depleted if legal fees and accounting costs have been incurred. Management
intends to retain legal and accounting services only on an as-needed basis in
the latter stages of a proposed merger or acquisition.
Management anticipates that the Company may have to seek additional
financing in order to continue operations.
COMPETITION
The Company is and will remain an insignificant participant among the
firms that engage in mergers with and acquisitions of privately financed
entities. Many established venture-capital and financial concerns have
significantly greater financial and personnel resources and technical
expertise than the Company. In view of the Company's limited financial
resources and limited management availability, the Company will continue to be
at a significant disadvantage compared to the Company's competitors.
EMPLOYEES
The Company has no full time employees. Its officers devote as much
time as is necessary to conduct the Company's business.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
Effective Octrober 2, 1995, the Company maintains its office in space
provided by Timothy J. Brasel, the Company's President, at no charge. The
Company owns no real property.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
There are no pending legal proceedings, and the Company is not aware of
any threatened legal proceedings to which the Company is a party.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company
during the last quarter of the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
(a) MARKET INFORMATION. To the best of management's knowledge, no
public market for any securities of the Company has existed since November of
1991, and no firm has undertaken to make a market in the Company's securities
since completion of its public offering.
(b) APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK. The number of record
holders of the Company's $.001 par value common stock at November 18, 1996,
was approximately 444. This does not include shareholders who hold stock in
their accounts at broker/dealers.
(c) DIVIDENDS. No dividends have been declared or paid by the Company
since inception.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS.
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996, and since completing its
public offering, the Company has engaged in no significant operations other
than the search for, and identification and evaluation of, possible
acquisition candidates. No revenues were received by the Company during the
fiscal year other than a limited amount of interest income. The Company
experienced a net loss of $(11,035) during the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996,
which was primarily the result of the legal and accounting costs of compliance
with the reporting requirements of the securities laws and general and
administrative expenses.
For the remainder of the current fiscal year, the Company anticipates
losses similar in magnitude to those experienced historically. Should the
Company intensify its search for an acquisition candidate, however, losses are
likely to accrue at a greater rate than experienced historically. The Company
anticipates that until a business combination is completed with an acquisition
candidate, it will not generate revenues other than interest income, and may
continue to operate at a loss after completing a business combination,
depending upon the performance of the acquired business.
As of May 31, 1996, the Company had no material commitments for capital
expenditures.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The financial statements are set forth on pages F-1 through F-9 hereto.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
There have been no disagreements between the Company and its independent
accountants on any matter of accounting principles or practices or financial
statement disclosure since the Company's inception.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The sole Director and Executive Officer of the Company is as follows:
NAME AGE POSITION
Timothy J. Brasel 37 President, Secretary, Treasurer
and Director
Timothy J. Brasel has served as the Company's sole Officer and Director
since October 2, 1995. He also serves as President and a Director of three
other publicly-held "shells": Capital 2000, Inc., Beechport Capital Corp., and
Universal Capital Corporation. Mr. Brasel has served as President of a number
of other publicly-held, blind-pool companies, including Prentice Capital, Inc.
(March 1990 - August 1994); Eagle Eye Enterprises, Inc. (July 1987 - October
1994); Extare Corporation; Brasel Ventures (March 1990 - August 1993); Eagle
Vision, Inc. (July 1987 - April 1990); L.I. Inc. (November 1988 - June 1990);
and Fox Ridge Capital, Inc. (February 1987 - March 1989). Since 1987, Mr.
Brasel has also served as President and a director of Bleu Ridge Consultants,
Inc., a business and management consulting firm in Denver, Colorado. Mr.
Brasel received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from
Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, in 1980.
The sole Director of the Company holds office until the next annual
meeting of the shareholders and until his successors have been elected and
qualified.
Officers of the Company are elected by the Board of Directors at the
first meeting after each annual meeting of the Company's shareholders, and
hold office until their death, or until they shall resign or have been removed
from office.
The date of the next annual meeting of the Company will be determined by
the Company's Board of Directors in accordance with Nevada law.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The Company's sole Officer and Director currently receives no salary from
the Company.
It is possible that the Company's Officers and Directors will sell part
or all of their shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to the
successful completion of a potential acquisition of a business opportunity.
However, this is dependent upon arm's length negotiations between the
Company's Officers and Directors and management of the potential merger
entity. There currently is no agreement or understanding of any kind whereby
Officers and Directors of the Company will dispose of part or all of their
shares of the Common Stock of the Company pursuant to an acquisition of the
business opportunity.
The Company has no retirement, pension, profit-sharing or insurance or
medical reimbursement plans covering its Officers and Directors.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The following table sets forth, as of November 18, 1996, the stock
ownership of each person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of
five percent or more of the Company's Common Stock, each Director individually
and all Directors and Officers of the Company as a group:
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AMOUNT AND
NAME AND ADDRESS NATURE OF BENE- PERCENT
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER FICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CLASS
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Timothy J. Brasel 280,632 <FN1> 20.0%
16178 East Prentice Place
Aurora, Colorado 80015
Paul H. Dragul 561,264 <FN2> 40.1%
950 East Harvard, No. 500
Denver, Colorado 80210
All Directors and Officers 280,632 <FN1> 20.0%
Of the Company (1 Person)
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<FN1>
Includes 280,632 shares held by Bleu Ridge Consultants, Inc. Profit Sharing
Plan and Trust, of which Timothy J. Brasel is the trustee.
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Includes 261,815 shares held by Trust Company of America FBO Paul H. Dragul.
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The Company has borrowed $21,600 in the form of unsecured notes payable
from stockholders of the Company. These notes are payable on demand and bear
interest at 8% per annum.
During the year ended May 31, 1996, the Company advanced $12,000 to a
stockholder of the Company. The advance bears interest at 7% per annum and is
due and payable on demand.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) 3. EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION LOCATION
3 Articles of Incorporation, Incorporated by reference to
as amended Registrant's Form S-18 Registration
Statement (No. 33-8420-D)
3 Bylaws Incorporated by reference to
Registrant's Form S-18 Registration
Statement (No. 33-8420-D)
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the
quarter ended May 31, 1996.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants F-2
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheet F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations F-4
Consolidated Statement of Changes in F-5
Stockholders' Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors
High Hopes, Inc.
Englewood, CO 80112
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of High Hopes,
Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries as of May 31, 1996, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the two years ended May 31, 1995 and 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards 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 audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
The Company had certain transactions with related parties as more fully
described in Notes 2,3,4 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements.
Whether the terms of these transactions would have been the same had they been
between wholly unrelated parties cannot be determined.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements, referred to above,
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of High
Hopes, Inc. as of May 31, 1996, and the results of its operations, changes in
its stockholders' equity and its cash flows for the two years ended May 31,
1995 and 1996, 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 has a net capital deficiency as of May 31,
1996 and has no ongoing business operations, subsequent to the spin-off of the
rental activities. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plan in regard to these matters is
also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Miller & McCollom
Miller and McCollom
Certified Public Accountants
3900 E. Mexico, Suite 504
Denver, Colorado 80210
September 26, 1996
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
BALANCE SHEET
May 31, 1996
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash $ 1,016
Advances, related party (Note 7) 12,000
Accrued interest 1,628
Total Current Assets 14,644
TOTAL ASSETS $ 14,644
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable - related party (Note 6) $ 21,600
Accrued interest payable - related party 787
Total Current Liabilities 22,387
TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,387
Stockholders' Equity (Notes 1 and 4)
Common stock, $.001 par value
100,000,000 shares authorized,
1,400,230 shares issued and
outstanding 1,400
Additional paid-in capital 534,747
Accumulated (deficit) (543,890)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (7,743)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 14,644
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended May 31,
1995 1996
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Revenue:
Rent income $ 30,969 $ -
Interest income - 428
Gain on sale of properties
and other income (Note 5):
Related party 7,921 -
Other 351 -
39,241 428
Expenses:
Management fees, related
parties (Note 2) 9,000 -
Stock issued for services (Note 4) - 1,292
Legal and accounting - 7,869
Depreciation 5,442 -
Interest 13,483 787
Real estate taxes 2,541 -
Association dues 6,561 -
Repairs and maintenance 4,261 -
Other 2,554 1,515
43,842 11,463
Net Income (Loss) $ (4,601) $ (11,035)
Per Share $ nil $ (.01)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 751,103 1,360,250
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
From May 31, 1994 through May 31, 1996
Additional
Common Stock Paid-in Accumulated
No./Shares Amount Capital (Deficit) Total
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Balance at May 31, 1994 227,702 $ 228 $529,485 $(528,254) $ 1,459
Common stock issued
(Note 4) 1,047,260 1,047 2,095 - 3,142
Net loss-year ended
May 31, 1995 - - - (4,601) (4,601)
Balance at May 31, 1995 1,274,962 1,275 531,580 (532,855) -
Common stock issued
for cash (Note 4) 75,268 75 1,925 - 2,000
Common stock issued for
services (Note 4) 50,000 50 1,242 - 1,292
Net loss year ended
May 31, 1996 - - - (11,035) (11,035)
Balance at May 31, 1996 1,400,230 1,400 $534,747 $(543,890) $(7,743)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended May 31,
1995 1996
Cash Flows Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $ (4,601) $ (11,035)
Stock issued for services - 1,292
Increase in management fee payable 9,000 -
Depreciation 5,442 -
(Gain) on real estate (8,272) -
(Increase) in prepaid expenses (941) (1,200)
Increase in accounts payable
and accrued expenses 1,290 787
Other, net 534 (428)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 2,452 (10,584)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of real estate investments (11,573) -
Advances to related party - (12,000)
Proceeds from sale of real estate (1,012) -
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities (12,585) (12,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of stock - 2,000
Proceeds from notes payable - 21,600
Proceeds from notes payable 15,022 -
Repayment of notes payable (10,083) -
Net Cash Provided by (Used in)
Financing Activities 4,939 23,600
Increase (Decrease) in Cash (5,194) 1,016
Cash, Beginning of Period 5,194 -
Cash, End of Period $ - $ 1,016
Interest Paid $ 15,583 $ -
Income Taxes Paid $ - $ -
Schedule of non cash financing and investing activity:
1. The Company acquired real estate for debt assumption of $34,429.
2. The Company issued common stock at par value of $3,142 in exchange
for a reduction of liabilities payable to related parties.
3. The Company sold real estate for assumption of liabilities of $354,700
less assets transferred of $941 and cash transferred of $1,012.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 1995 and 1996
(1) SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the
preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows:
(a) NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated balance sheet includes the accounts of High Hopes, Inc. (High
Hopes) incorporated in August 28, 1986 as of May 31, 1996. The consolidated
statements of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders' equity
include the accounts of High Hopes, as well as its inactive subsidiaries Birch
Branch, Inc. and Antler, Inc. until November 30, 1994. Both subsidiaries were
incorporated in Colorado on September 29, 1989. The Company was in the real
estate ownership and rental business. Effective November 30, 1994 all of the
assets and liabilities of High Hopes were contributed to Antler, Inc. and
Antler, Inc. was sold to the majority shareholders of High Hopes, Inc. See
Note 5 below for a description of the transaction. Also, effective November
30, 1994, Birch Branch, Inc. was also spun-off. The majority shareholders of
the Company entered into an agreement to sell their shares of the High Hopes,
Inc. to others which resulted in a change of control of the Company. All
intercompany account balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. The
Company has selected the last day of May as its year end.
(b) PER SHARE INFORMATION
Per share information is based upon the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period.
(c) INCOME TAXES
As of May 31, 1996, High Hopes, Inc. had net operating losses available for
carry-over to future years of approximately $675,000, expiring in 2011.
Because of a change in control of the company, future utilization of these
loss carryovers has been limited, consequently no deferred tax asset has been
recorded.
(d) REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
Effective August 31, 1994 the Company effected a one-for-one hundred reverse
stock split. Effective December 22, 1995, the Company effected a one-for-three
reverse stock split. All references to common stock in the financial
statements have been retroactively adjusted for these reverse stock splits.
(e) INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE AND RELATED DEPRECIATION
The Company's investments in rental real estate were carried at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation was computed using the straight-line
method over estimated useful lives of 30 years. Major renovations were
capitalized. Repairs and maintenance costs were expensed as incurred.
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 1995 and 1996
(1) SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
(f) USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(g) CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The concentration of credit risk for the Company is the advance to a related
party in the amount of $12,000. This advance is not collateralized and is
receivable from one person.
(h) GOING CONCERN
At May 31, 1996 the Company has a net capital deficiency. Subsequent to the
spin-off of its rental operations as disclosed in Note 5, the company has not
attained any ongoing business operations. If the Company does not establish
business operations or obtain additional financing, the company may be unable
to continue as a going concern. Management is exploring various business
opportunities.
(2) MANAGEMENT FEES/RELATED PARTIES
From January 1, 1992 through November 30, 1994 the Company utilized the
management services of shareholders of the Company. The shareholders agreed
to defer payment for these services until such time that the Company had
sufficient cash flow to pay for the services. The Company accrued $1,500 per
month for these services which totaled $43,500 as of May 31, 1994 and $52,500
as of November 30, 1994. This liability was assumed by Antler, Inc. as of
November 30, 1994. See Note 5 below.
(3) ADVANCES FROM RELATED PARTY
As of May 31, 1994 a stockholder had unreimbursed advances of $3,000 to the
Company. This balance bears interest at 8% per annum and had no collateral or
written repayment terms. The stockholder has advanced various other amounts
to the Company on a short term basis which are payable with interest at 8% per
annum. The balance of $18,022 at November 30, 1994 was assumed as part of the
sale transaction described in Note 5.
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HIGH HOPES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 1995 and 1996
(4) COMMON STOCK ISSUED
During the year ended May 31, 1995 the Company issued 1,047,260 shares (as
restated) of restricted common stock for $3,142, pursuant to an option granted
effective January 1, 1992. At the time the option was granted, the Company
did not have sufficient authorized comm6on stock. Subsequent to the August
31, 1994 reverse stock split, the options were exercised.
During the year ended May 31, 1996, the Company issued 75,268 shares (as
restated) of common stock for $2,000 cash and 50,000 shares (as restated) for
$1,292 of services.
(5) SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES
Effective November 30, 1994 High Hopes, Inc. transferred all of its assets,
liabilities and real estate rental business to Antler, Inc., its wholly owned
subsidiary. Also effective November 30, 1994 the Company sold Antler, Inc. to
the majority shareholders of High Hopes, Inc. in exchange for assumption of
the liabilities. The Company has been released from liability on all notes
payable for which it was previously liable. One property acquired by the
Company during July, 1994 was purchased subject to an existing mortgage of
approximately $34,000. Antler, Inc. has taken this property subject to the
existing loan and the shareholders of Antler, Inc. have personally agreed to
hold High Hopes, Inc. harmless from any potential liability related to this
loan balance. High Hopes, Inc. did not assume this mortgage but acquired the
property subject to the existing balance on the note.
The Company recorded a gain of $7,921 related to the sale of Antler, Inc.
resulting from the amount of liabilities being assumed in excess of assets at
the date of sale. Subsequent to November 30, 1994, the real estate appraised
for approximately $151,000 greater than that assumed in the sale transaction.
(6) NOTES PAYABLE - RELATED PARTIES
The Company has borrowed $21,600 in the form of unsecured notes payable from
stockholders of the Company. These notes are payable on demand and bear
interst at 8% per annum.
(7) ADVANCES TO RELATED PARTY
During the year ended May 31, 1996 the Company advanced $12,000 to a
stockholder of the Company. The advance bears interest at 7% per annum and is
due and payable on demand.
(8) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL STRUMENTS
Fair value of cash, advances receivable and notes payable approximate carrying
value due to the short-term nature of the obligation and interest rates
assumed thereon approximate current market rates.
F-9
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunder duly authorized.
HIGH HOPES, INC.
Dated: November 18, 1996 By: /s/ Timothy J. Brasel
Timothy J. Brasel, President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant
and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ Timothy J. Brasel President, Secretary, November 18, 1996
Timothy J. Brasel Treasurer (Principal
Financial and Account-
ing Officer) and
Director
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
balance sheet and consolidated statements of operations found on pages F-3 and
F-4 of the Company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996, and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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