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SCHEDULE 13D
U.S.A. Growth, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, Par Value $.001 Per Share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
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(CUSIP Number)
John J. Anton, U.S.A. Growth, Inc. 714/427-0760
1530 Brookhollow Dr., Suite C, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Name, etc., of person authorized to receive notices
August 16, 1999
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Date of Event which Requires filing of this Statement
With a copy to:
Harry S. Stahl, Esq.
2603 Main Street, Suite 1050
Irvine, CA 92614-6232
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1. Name of reporting person: John J. Anton
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6. USA
7. Sole voting power: 15,000,000
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9. Sole dispositive power. 15,000,000
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11. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person.
15,000,000
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13. Percent of class represented by amount in row (11). 16.1%
14. Type of reporting person. IN
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ITEM 1 SECURITY AND ISSUER
The class of equity securities to which this Schedule 13D (the
"Statement") relates is the common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the
"Shares") of U.S.A. Growth Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"). The
principal executive offices of the Company are located at 1530 Brookhollow Dr.,
Suite C, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
ITEM 2 IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
(a), (b), (c), and (f). This Statement is filed by John J. Anton, an
individual ("Anton"). Anton's business address is 1530 Brookhollow Dr., Suite C,
Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Mr. Anton is the President and Chief Executive Officer of World
Shopping Network, Inc., a Wyoming corporation ("WSN"), an early development
stage company engaged in providing a 24 hour, 7 day-a-week, worldwide internet
online service for the direct sales and delivery of a wide variety of
competitively priced consumer products and services. Anton is a citizen of the
USA. WSN's business address is 1530 Brookhollow Dr., Suite C, Santa Ana, CA
92705.
(d) and (e). During the last 5 years, Anton (i) has not been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors) and (ii) has not been a party to a civil proceeding of a
judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of
such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree, or final order
enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities
subject to federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with
respect to such laws.
ITEM 3 SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
Anton exchanged 500,000 shares of common stock owned by him in WSN
("WSN Shares"), for 15,000,000 shares of the Company ("Anton Shares").
ITEM 4 PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
The Anton Shares that are the subject of this Statement were acquired
from the Company pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement dated August 16, 1999
(the "Agreement") among the Company, Anton, TriStar Diversified Ventures, LLC
and Nick Markulis. While Anton has not obtained actual record ownership of all
of the Anton Shares reported by this Statement, Anton may be deemed to have
acquired beneficial ownership of the Anton Shares reported herein upon the
signing of the Agreement as a result of Anton's binding commitment to exchange
the WSN Shares in accordance with the Agreement.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Company
will exchange the Anton Shares for the WSN Shares. The Anton Shares will
represent, in the aggregate, approximately 16.1% of the currently outstanding
Shares.
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Anton has agreed to exchange the WSN Shares for the Anton Shares for
the purpose of obtaining a significant equity position in the Company.
ITEM 5 INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY
(a) Anton has acquired and, for the purpose of Rule 13d-3
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, beneficially owns
15,000,000 Shares, representing approximately 16.1% of the issued and
outstanding Shares.
(b) Anton has sole power to vote and dispose of 15,000,000
Shares.
(c) Except for the Agreement as set forth in Item 3 above,
there were no transactions covered by this Item 5(c).
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 6 CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS, OR RELATIONSHIPS
WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
Other than as set forth above, to the best knowledge of Anton, there
are no contracts, arrangements, understandings, or relationships (legal or
otherwise) between the persons enumerated in Item 2, and any other person with
respect to any securities of the Company, including but not limited to, transfer
or voting of any of the securities, finder's fees, joint ventures, loan or
option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of profits, divisions of profits
or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies.
MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of August 16, 1999 among
the Company, John Anton, TriStar Diversified Ventures, LLC
and Nick Markulis.
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry into the best knowledge and belief of the
undersigned, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this
Statement is true, complete and correct.
DATE: August 24, 1999 /s/ John J. Anton
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John J. Anton
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SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered as of August 16, 1999 by and between USA
GROWTH, INC. ("USAG") a publicly traded Delaware Corporation with it's
principal place of business located at 900 West 190 Street, New York, New
York and TRI STAR DIVERSIFIED VENTURES, LLC (Charles Woods, CEO), Nick
Markulis, John Anton, (collectively hereinafter "WSN SHAREHOLDERS").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, "USAG" is a publicly traded Delaware Corporation with capital stock
of One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares of common stock (the USAG
"Common Stock") authorized of which 13,500,000 shares are issued and
outstanding as of the signing of this agreement and 8,000,000 in "Class A"
warrants and is conducting a exchange of the USAG common stock
WHEREAS, WORLD SHOPPING NETWORK, INC. (hereinafter "WSN") is a privately held
Wyoming corporation with its principal place of business in California with
authorized capital stock of five hundred million (500,000,000) shares of
Common Stock, $0 par value per share, of the which four million five hundred
forty three thousand four hundred and two (4,543,402) shares were issued and
outstanding as of June 1, 1999 (the "WSN Common Stock")
WHEREAS, WSN Shareholders are desirous of exchanging their shares of WSN
Common Stock as majority shareholders, in the following amounts: Tri Star
Diversified Ventures, LLC (1,800,000), John Anton (500,000) and Nick Markulis
(365,000) for shares of USAG upon the terms and conditions and for the
consideration hereinafter set forth;
WHEREAS, it is the intention of USAG and the WSN Shareholders that the
transactions contemplated hereby constitute a tax-free "reorganization" as
defined in Section 368.et.al of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
and that all the terms and provisions of this Agreement be interpreted,
construed and enforced to effectuate this intent.
DEFINITIONS
"ACT" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
"AFFILIATE" has the meaning set forth in Rule 12b-2 of the regulations
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1934
"BALANCE SHEET" has the meaning of financial statement set forth in Section
4.8 and 5.7 below
"CLOSING" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 below
"CLOSING DOCUMENTS" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2 and 2.3 below
"CLOSING DATE" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 below
"CODE," means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time
and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
"CONVERSION RATIO" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1 below
"GAAP" means United States generally accepted accounting principals as in
effect from time to time and consistently applied.
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"INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8 and
5.7 below
"IRS" means the Internal Revenue Service
"INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY" means any patent, trade name, trademark, copyright,
trade secret or other intangible asset
"KNOWLEDGE" means actual knowledge after reasonable investigation
"ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS" means the ordinary course of business
consistent with past customs and practice (including with respect to quantity
and frequency)
"PERSON" means an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, a
corporation, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, and a joint
venture
"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission
"SECURITIES ACT" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
"SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended
"SECURITY INTEREST" means any mortgage; pledge, lien, encumbrance, charge, or
other security interest whatsoever.
"USAG" has the meaning set forth in the recitals above
"USAG SHARES" means any share of common stock, $.001 par value per share, of
USAG
"USAG SHAREHOLDERS" means any Person whom or which holds any USAG Share
"USAG WARRANTS" shall mean an aggregate of 16,000,000 warrants of USAG
consisting of (I) 8,000,000 Class A Warrants, exercisable at $.17 per warrant
to purchase one (1) USAG Share and one (1) Class B Warrant, (ii) 8,000,000
Class B warrants, exercisable at $.25 per warrant to purchase one (1) USAG
Share.
"WSN" has the meaning set forth in the recitals above
"WSN SHARES" shall mean the shares of World Shopping Network,Inc. Common Stock
"WSN SHAREHOLDERS" shall have for the purposes of this agreement, the
following individuals and entities: Tri Star Diversified Ventures, LLC, Nick
Markulis, and John Anton.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the following, the parties agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1
EXCHANGE
1.1 EXCHANGE OF STOCK. At the closing date, in accordance with the provisions
of this agreement and applicable law, WSN Shareholders shall transfer and
USAG shall acquire 2,665,000 Shares of WSN Common Stock, which constitutes
all of the WSN Common Stock owned by the WSN Shareholders" (the "Purchased
Shares") herein.
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ARTICLE 2
CONSIDERATION
2.1 EXCHANGE. WSN Shareholders and USAG agree that all of the WSN shares
owned by WSN Shareholders shall be exchanged with USAG for USAG shares for
Common Stock of WSN on a 30:1 ratio, (30 USAG shares for 1 share of WSN).
Such stock shall be issued in certificates of such denominations, amounts as
may be requested by Shareholders, as follows:
WSN SHAREHOLDERS WSN Common Stock for USAG Common Stock
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Tri Star Diversified Ventures 1,800,000 54,000,000
Nick Markulis 365,000 10,950,000
John Anton 500,000 15,000,000
INVESTMENT INTENT Each of the WSN Shareholders represents and
warrants that they are acquiring USAG Common Stock for investment
purposes only and not with a view towards resale or redistribution
in violation of state and federal securities laws. Each WSN
Shareholder agrees to deliver to USAG at the closing, a letter
setting forth an agreement that said shares are being acquired for
investment purposes only and will not be sold except in compliance
with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Rules and
Regulations promulgated thereunder.
Each of the certificates representing shares of USAG issued to WSN
Shareholders as provided for herein shall bear substantially the following
legend:
The securities represented by this Certificate have not
been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Act") and are "restricted securities" as that term is
defined in Rule 144 under the Act. The securities may not
be offered for sale, sold or otherwise transferred except
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration under
the Act, the availability of which is to the satisfaction
of the Corporation.
2.2 DELIVERY. At said closing, WSN Shareholders shall deliver certificates
for the Purchased Stock, duly endorsed in negotiable form, with signatures
guaranteed, free and clear from all claims and encumbrances.
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ARTICLE 3
THE CLOSING
3.1 THE CLOSING. The closing of the transactions provided for herein (the
"Closing") shall take place at the offices of WSN on a date to be mutually
agreed upon by the parties, which date shall be on or before June ,1999 or at
such other time and place as the parties shall mutually agree.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF WSN SHAREHOLDERS
REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF WSN SHAREHOLDERS. As an inducement
to USAG to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions
contemplated herein, and with knowledge that USAG will rely therein, WSN
Shareholders represent and warrant as follows to USAG and the individuals
representing it:
4.1 ORGANIZATION. WSN is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and
in good standing under he laws of Wyoming, is duly qualified to transact
business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each
jurisdiction in which its failure to be so qualified and in good standing
would have a materially adverse effect on its financial condition or business
and it has the corporate power and authority to own, lease or operate its
properties and to carry on its business as now conducted.
4.2 CAPITAL STRUCTURE. The authorized capital of WSN is as set forth in the
Recitals above. WSNand WSN Shareholders represent and warrant, both severally
and jointly that all of the outstanding shares of "WSN Shareholders" stock
are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and were issued in
transactions that were either exempt from registration under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or were properly registered
thereunder. There are no existing options, warrants, calls, pre-emptive
rights or commitments of any kind relating to the capital stock of WSN and
the stock of WSN Shareholders
4.3 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND MINUTES. WSN Shareholders have
caused WSN to deliver to USAG a true and complete copies of its (i) Articles
of Incorporation (certified by the Secretary of State of Wyoming), (ii)
Bylaws (certified by its corporate secretary) as in effect on the date
hereof, and (iii) minutes of all meetings of its Board of Directors and
Shareholders.
4.4 BOOKS AND RECORDS. The corporate minute books, stock certificate books,
stock registers and other corporate records of WSN are correct and complete
in all material respects, and the signatures appearing on all documents
contained therein are the true signatures of the person purporting to have
signed the same. All actions reflected in said books and records were duly
and validly taken in compliance with the laws of Wyoming, WSN does not have
any of its record, systems, controls, data or information recorded,
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stored, maintained, operated or otherwise wholly or partially dependent upon
or held by any means, including any electronic, mechanical or photographic
process, whether computerized or not, which, including all means of access
thereto and therefrom, are not under the exclusive ownership and direct
control of WSN Shareholders.
4.5 TITLE TO WSN COMMON STOCK. WSN Shareholders have full power and authority
to transfer and convey, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances,
restrictions and claims of every kind, the WSN Common Stock to USAG as
contemplated by the Agreement.
4.6 AUTHORITY. WSN Shareholders have full power and authority to execute and
deliver the Agreement and the other Closing Documents and to carry out the
transactions contemplated hereby and WSN Shareholders have taken all
requisite corporate action to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance of the Closing Documents. The Closing Documents, when executed,
will be valid and binding agreements of WSN Shareholders enforceable in
accordance with the terms thereof. No consent, authorization or approval of,
or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental or regulatory
authority or any consent, authorization or approval of any other third party
is required to enable WSN Shareholders to enter into and perform any of its
obligations under the Closing Documents, and neither the execution and
delivery of the closing documents nor the consummation of the transactions
contemplated thereby will:
i. Violate the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws or
constitute a breach of any evidence of indebtedness or
agreement to which WSN Shareholders are a party or by
which it is bound;
ii. Cause a default under any mortgage or deed of trust or
other lien, charge or encumbrance to which the WSN
Shareholders or WSN are subject or under any contract to
which WSN Shareholders are a party, or permit the
termination of any such contract by another person;
iii. Result in the creation or imposition of any security
interest, lien, charge or other encumbrance upon the
property or assets of WSN Shareholders or WSN under any
agreement or commitment to which the WSN Shareholders or
WSN are bound;
iv. Accelerate, or constitute an event, entitling , or which
would, on notice or lapse of time or both, entitle the
holder of any indebtedness of WSN Shareholders or WSN to
accelerate the maturity of any such indebtedness;
v. Conflict with or result in the breach of any writ,
injunction or decree of any court or governmental
instrumentality;
vi. Violate any statute, law or regulation of any jurisdiction
as such statute, law or regulation relates to WSN
Shareholders or WSN or the securities, properties or
business of WSN Shareholdersor WSN; or
4.7 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. WSN Shareholders have furnished, or will prior to the
Closing Date furnish USAG with the following financial statements:
i. True and complete copies of the balance sheets, related
statements of operations and retained earning and related
statements of shareholders' deficiency cash flows of WSN
as of and for the year ended June 30, 1998, prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") and audited by WSN's independent public
accountants; and
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ii. True and complete copies of the unaudited balance sheet as
of March 31, 1999 and related statements of operations and
retained earnings and related statements of cash flows of
WSN as of March 31, 1999.
Hereinafter, the financial statements referred to in subsections (i) and
(ii), together with the footnotes and supporting schedules thereto, are
referred to as the "WSN Financial Statements." The audited WSN Financial
statements, including the footnotes thereto, have been prepared by WSN in
accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial condition of WSN at the
dates thereof and reflect all material claims against, and all material debts
and liabilities of, WSN, fixed or contingent, as at the dates thereof and the
statements of income and retained earnings which are a part of the audited
WSN Financial Statements present fairly the results of the operations of WSN
and cash flows for the periods indicated, the WSN Financial statements and
the Exhibits and Schedules hereto. WSN Shareholders shall make available to
USAG and WSN's independent public accountants, its work papers and those of
its independent public accountants related to the WSN Financial Statements.
4.8 NO UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES. WSN does not have any material liability or
obligation, absolute or contingent, including without limitation, liabilities
for federal, state, local or foreign taxes which (i) is not reflected on the
WSN Financial Statements, or (ii) has arisen since March 31, 1999, and which
is materially adverse to the business, assets or operations of WSN, or (iii)
is not referred to elsewhere in this Agreement or the Schedules hereto.
4.9 TITLE OF ASSETS; PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES. WSN has good and indefeasible
title, or valid leasehold rights in the case of leased assets, to all of it's
assets reflected on the WSN Financial Statements and all of the assets
thereafter acquired by it (except to the extent that such assets have
thereafter been disposed of in the ordinary course of business or otherwise
in accordance with this Agreement), subject to no mortgages, liens, security
interests or encumbrances.
i. minor defects in title and encumbrances, none of which,
individually or in the aggregate, materially interferes
with the use or value of such property,
ii. liens and security interests under operating agreements
for amounts not yet delinquent or which are being
contested in good faith,
iii. liens for fees, taxes, levies, imposts, duties or other
governmental charges of any kind which are not yet
delinquent or are being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings,
iv. liens created in the ordinary course of business in
connection with the leasing or financing of office,
computer and related equipment and supplies.
4.10 CONDITION OF PROPERTY. All of the tangible personal property of WSN is,
in accordance with industry standards, in operating condition and repair,
reasonable wear and tear excepted except for such property the condition of
which does not materially adversely affect the business of WSN.
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4.11 INSURANCE. Set forth in Schedule A, is a list of all insurance policies
carried by WSN (showing as to each policy, the carrier, policy number,
coverage limits, expiration dates, and a general description of the type of
coverage provided) and such policies are in full force and effect and the
premiums due and owing therefore have been paid in full and will be so paid
to the Closing Date.
4.12 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS. WSN owns or possesses adequate and enforceable
licenses or other rights to use all patents, trademarks, trade names and
copyrights now used in the conduct of its business.
4.13 CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. Since June 1, 1999, there has not occurred any of
the following events, other than changes in the ordinary course of business,
none of which has had a material adverse effect on such business, operations
or financial condition of WSN.
i. Any change in the business, operations or financial
condition or the manner of conducting the business of WSN.
ii. Any damage, destruction or loss (whether or not covered
by insurance) materially and adversely affecting the
business operations of financial condition of WSN.
iii. Any authorization or issuance of any shares of capital
stock of WSN.
iv. Any declaration, setting aside or payment of dividends or
other distribution in respect of the capital stock of WSN.
v. Any direct or indirect redemption, purchase or other
acquisition of any shares of capital stock of WSN.
vi. Any increase in the compensation by WSN of its directors,
officers or employees over their compensation as disclosed
in the WSN Financial Statements;
vii. Any employment agreement for a fixed term or any deferred
compensation agreement entered into between WSN and any of
its directors, officers or other employees or consultants;
viii. Any amendment or termination by WSN of any material
contract, agreement, license, or other agreement other than
in the ordinary course of business; or
ix. Any indebtedness incurred WSN or any commitment to borrow
money entered into by WSN.
4.14 LITIGATION. There is no action, suit or proceeding pending before any
court, administrative agency or other governmental body or arbitrator, or
threatened against WSN. WSN is not a party or subject to, or bound by, any
injunction, judgement, order or decree, whether or not still subject to
appeal, of any court, administrative agency or other governmental body or
arbitrator.
4.15 TAX MATTERS. WSN has paid all federal, state, county, local, foreign and
other taxes, including, without limitation, income taxes, estimated taxes,
excise taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, gross receipts taxes, franchise taxes,
employment and payroll related taxes, property taxes and import duties,
whether or not measured in whole or in part by net income (individually, a
"Tax" and collectively, the "Taxes"), and all deficiencies or
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other additions to any Tax, interest and penalties owed by it in connection
with any Tax required to be paid by it relating to WSN or any of its assets
or business through the date hereof. WSN shall have paid timely, prior to the
Closing Date, all Taxes relating to it or its business or assets, including
additions, interest, penalties and estimated payments, required to be paid by
it under applicable law after the date hereof.
4.16 NO TAX LIENS. None of the assets of WSN is subject to any lien in favor
of the united States pursuant to Section 6321 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code"), for nonpayment of federal taxes, or any lien
in favor of any state under any comparable provision of state law.
4.17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PERMITS. WSN is not in violation of any applicable
order, judgement, injunction, award or decree relating to its business or
assets. WSN is not in violation of any federal, state, local or foreign law,
ordinance or regulation or any other requirement of any governmental of
regulatory body, court or arbitrator applicable to its business' or assets.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) there is not pending or
threatened, any notification of any governmental authority the WSN is not in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations respecting employment and
employment practices, occupational safety and health laws and regulations,
and laws or regulations relating to the quality of the environment and WSN
knows of no basis therefor, and (b) WSN has not received any such
notification of past violations of such laws or regulations. WSN holds all
licenses, permits, orders and approvals of any federal, state or local
governmental or regulatory bodies (collectively, "Permits") that are material
to or necessary for the conduct of its business. All Permits are in full
force and effect and no proceeding to revoke or limit any of such Permits is
pending or, to the knowledge of WSN, threatened.
4.18 CONTRACTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS. There have been delivered to USAG true
and complete copies of all of the contracts and other agreements. All of such
contracts and other agreements are valid and binding upon WSN in accordance
with their terms, and WSN is not in default nor has it received a notice of
default under, or with respect to, any such contracts and /or other
agreements. No approval or consent of any person is needed in order that the
contracts and other agreements se forth thereon will continue in full force
and effect following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. There are no contracts to which WSN is party or by or to
which it or its assets or properties are bound or subject, including, without
limitation, any (a) contract for the employment of any officer or individual
employee, (b) contract with any union, (c) back loan or other credit
agreement, (d) bonus, deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension or
retirement arrangement, (e) partnership or joint venture agreement, or (f)
other material contract, agreement or commitment.
4.19 REAL PROPERTY. WSN owns no direct, indirect, legal, equitable or
beneficial interest in any real property and possesses no rights to acquire
the same.
4.20 LIABILITIES. Except as forth in this Agreement of any Schedule hereto,
WSN has no direct or indirect Liabilities, other than Liabilities fully and
adequately reflected or reserved against in the WSN Financial Statements.
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4.21 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. WSN does not maintain or contribute to, and has
never maintained or contributed to, any employee pension benefit plan subject
to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
4.22 CURTAILMENT OF OPERATIONS. No labor disputes or work stoppages involving
WSN are pending or threatened which, either singly or in the aggregate, will
have a material adverse effect on the business of WSN. To the knowledge of
WSN, no material customer of or supplier to WSN is involved in, or affected
by, any dispute, arbitration, lawsuit, or administrative proceedings which
could materially adversely affect its business, operations, properties,
assets or condition, financial or otherwise.
4.23 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS. WSN is not a party to a collective bargaining
agreement and is in compliance with all applicable federal, state or other
laws, domestic or foreign, respecting employment and employment practices,
terms and conditions of employment (including issues related to independent
contractor status of personnel) and wages and hours, and has not and is not
engaged in any unfair labor practice. There have been no organization efforts
by any trade unions within the last 12 months.
4.24 RESTRICTIVE DOCUMENTS. Except as otherwise disclosed in this Agreement
or any Schedule or Exhibit hereto, WSN is not subject to, or a party to, any
charter, bylaw, mortgage, lien, lease, license, permit, agreement, contract,
instrument, or any law, rule, ordinance, regulation, order, judgement or
decree, or any other restriction of any kind or character, which would
prevent consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, or
the continued operation of the business on substantially the same basis as
heretofore operated.
4.25 RELATIONSHIPS. No officer or director of WSN possesses, directly or
indirectly, any financial interest in, or is a director, officer, shareholder
or employee of, any corporation, firm, association or business organization
which is a manufacture for or client supplier, customer, lessor, lessee, or
competitor or potential competitor of, WSN. WSN is not indebted to any
officer, director or employee of WSN or to any entity in which any such
person has a financial interest.
4.26 NO CHANGES PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE. During the period from the date of
this Agreement to and including the Closing Date, other than as expressly set
forth on one or more of the Schedules hereto, WSN will not have:
i. Incurred any liability or other obligations of any nature
(whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise)
which affects or may affect its assets or business,
except in the ordinary course of business;
ii. Permitted any of its assets to be subject to any
mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest, encumbrance,
restriction or charge of any kind;
iii. Sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of any of its
assets, except in the ordinary course of business;
iv. Made any capital expenditure or commitment therefor in
excess of $5,000;
v. Made any bonus or profit sharing contribution or
distribution, except in the ordinary course of business;
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vi. Increased its indebtedness for borrowed money, except
current borrowings form banks in the ordinary course of
business, or made any loan to any person;
vii. Written off as uncollectible any notes or accounts
receivable, except write-offs in the ordinary course of
business charge to applicable reserves, none of which,
individually or in the aggregate, materially and
adversely affects its assets or business;
viii. Granted any increase in the rate of wages, salaries,
bonuses or other compensation of any executive employee
or other employees of WSN, except in the ordinary course
of business;
ix. Canceled or waived any claims or rights, except in the
ordinary course of business;
x. Made any change in any method of accounting or auditing
practice;
xi. Otherwise conducted its business or entered into any
transaction, except in the usual and ordinary manner and
in the ordinary course of business;
xii. Entered into any agreements with any affiliates; or
xiii. Agreed, whether or not in writing, to do any of the
foregoing.
4.28 DISCLOSURE. Neither this Agreement nor any Schedule, Exhibit or
certificate delivered in accordance with the terms hereof, or any document or
statement in writing which has been supplied by or on behalf of WSN or by any
of WSN directors or officers, material fact, or omits any statement of a
material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or
therein not misleading. There is no fact or circumstance known to WSN
Shareholders which materially and adversely affects or which may materially
and adversely affect its business, prospects or financial condition or its
assets, which has not been set forth in this Agreement, the Schedules,
Exhibits, certificates or statements furnished in writing to USAG in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
4.29 BROKER'S OR FINDER'S FEES- Except for Havkit Corporation, no broker,
finder or similar intermediary is entitled to fees in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement by virtue of any action or
agreement of WSN.
ARTICLE 5
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF USAG
As an inducement to WSN Shareholders to enter into this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein, and with knowledge that WSN
Shareholders will rely thereon, USAG represents and warrants as follows to
WSN Shareholders and the individuals representing those parties:
5.1 ORGANIZATION. USAG is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, is duly qualified
to transact business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each
jurisdiction in which its failure to be so qualified and in good standing
would have a materially adverse effect on its financial
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condition or business and it has the corporate power and authority to own,
lease or operate its properties and to carry on its business as now conducted
5.2 CAPITAL STRUCTURE. The authorized capital of USAG is as set forth in the
RECITALS above. All of the outstanding shares of USAG Stock are and will be
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and were issued in transactions
that were either exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "Securities Act"), or were properly registered thereunder. A
list of USAG shareholders of record at _______________1999, certified by
USAG's transfer agent, is annexed as SCHEDULE. There are no existing options,
warrants calls, preemptive rights or commitments of any kind relating to the
capital stock of USAG other than those listed therein.
5.3 TITLE TO USAG COMMON STOCK. USAG has full power and authority to issue
and convey, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictions and
claims of every kind, the USAG Common Stock issuable to WSN Shareholders as
contemplated by this Agreement and, when issued, said USAG Common Stock shall
be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
5.4 AUTHORITY. USAG has full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and the other agreements required to be executed and delivered
hereunder and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and USAG has
taken all requisite corporate action to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance.
5.5 NO UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES. USAG does not have any material liability or
obligations, absolute or contingent, including without limitation,
liabilities for federal, state, local or foreign taxes which (i) is not
reflected on the USAG Financial Statements, or (ii) has arisen since April
30, 1999 and which is materially adverse to the business, assets or
operations of USAG other than as disclosed on SCHEDULE , or (iii) is not
referred to elsewhere in this Agreement or the Schedules hereto.
5.6 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PERMITS. USAG is not in violation of any applicable
order, judgment, injunction, award or decree relating to its business or
assets. USAG is not in violation of any federal, state, local or foreign law,
ordinance or regulation or any other requirement of any governmental or
regulatory body, court or arbitrator applicable to its business or assets.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) there is no pending or
threatened, any notification of any governmental authority that USAG is not
in compliance with applicable laws and regulations respecting employment and
employment practices, occupational safety and health laws and regulations and
laws or regulations relating to the quality of the environment and USAG knows
of no basis therefor and (b) USAG has not received any such notification of
past violations of such laws or regulations. USAG holds all licenses,
permits, orders and approvals of any federal, state or local governmental or
regulatory bodies (collectively, "Permits") that are material to or necessary
for the conduct of its business. All Permits are in full force and effect and
no proceeding to revoke or limit any of such Permits is pending or, to the
knowledge of USAG, threatened.
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5.7 DISCLOSURE. Neither this Agreement nor any Schedule, Exhibit or
certificate delivered in accordance with the terms hereof, or any document or
statement in writing which has been supplied by or on behalf of USAG or by
any of USAG's directors or officers, material fact, or omits any statement of
a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or
therein not misleading. There is no fact or circumstance known to USAG which
materially and adversely affects or which may materially and adversely affect
its business, prospects or financial condition or its assets, which has not
been set forth in this Agreement, the Schedules, Exhibits, certificates or
statements furnished in writing to WSN and Shareholders in connection with
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.8 BROKER'S OR FINDER'S FEES.- Except for Havkit Corporation, no broker,
finder or similar intermediary is entitled to fees in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement by virtue of any action or
agreement of USAG.
ARTICLE 6
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 APPROVAL BY COUNSEL. All actions and proceedings hereunder and all
documents and other papers required to be delivered by USAG hereunder or in
connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and
all other related matters shall have been reasonably approved by counsel to
USAG.
6.2 LITIGATION. There is no action, suit or proceeding pending before any
court, administration agency or other governmental body or arbitrator,
threatened against USAG. USAG is not a party or subject to, or bound by, any
injunction, judgment, order or decree, whether or not still subject to
approval, of any court, administrative agency or other governmental body or
arbitrator.
6.3 TAX-FREE EXCHANGE. The transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been accomplished on a tax-free basis.
6.4 TRANSFER/ASSIGNMENT. This agreement is personal to the Parties herein and
shall not be assigned or transferred without the prior written consent of
USAG. This agreement is personal to USAG and shall not be assigned or
transferred without the written consent of WSN Shareholders. This agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of all of the parties hereto
and their successor and assigns.
6.5 SEVERABILITY. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to require the
commission of any act contrary to law. Should there be any conflict between
any provisions hereof and any present or future statute, law, ordinance,
regulation, or other pronouncement having the force of law, the latter shall
prevail, but the provision of this Agreement affected thereby shall be
curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the
requirements of the law, and the remaining provisions of this agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
6.6 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supercedes all
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prior oral or written agreements, arrangements, and understandings with
respect thereto. No representation, promise, inducement, statement or
intention has been made by any party hereto that is not embodied herein, and
no party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged representation, promise,
inducement, or statement not so set forth herein. This agreement is made
under and shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of California.
6.7 MODIFICATION. This Agreement may be modified, amended, superseded, or
cancelled, and any of the terms, covenants, representations, warranties or
conditions hereof may be waived, only by a written instrument executed by
both parties to be bound by an such modification, amendment, suppression,
cancellation, or waiver. The Waiver by either of the parties, express or
implied, of any right under this Agreement or any failure to perform under
this Agreement by the other party, shall not constitute or be deemed as a
waiver of any other right under this Agreement or of any other failure to
perform under this Agreement by the other party, whether or a similar or
dissimilar nature.
6.8 ATTORNEYS FEES. The WSN Shareholders will pay all reasonable direct and
indirect legal fees of USAG in the preparation and consummation of this
purchase agreement, as well as the subsequent merger of WSN and USAG. In the
event of any dispute arising out of the subject matter of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall recover, in addition to any other damages assessed,
its' reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in litigating or otherwise
settling or resolving such dispute whether or not an action is brought or
prosecuted to judgment.
6.9 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. Each and all of the several rights and remedies
provided in this Agreement, or by law or in equity, shall be cumulative, and
no one of them shall be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and the
exercise of any one or such rights or remedies shall not be deemed a waiver
of, or an election to exercise, any other such right or remedy.
6.10 COUNTERPARTS- The agreement may be executed in several counterparts and
when so executed shall constitute one agreement binding on all the Parties,
notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatory to the original and
same counterpart.
6.11 POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENTS- (a) It is contemplated by the Parties herein,
after Closing, the new management will arrange for filing a post effective
amendment to permit USAG warrants to be exercised providing for additional
funding for the expansion of the corporation, as well as the registration of
2.4 Million recently exercised Underwriter Warrants. (b) It is expressly
agreed that USAG will have no assets or liabilities at the time of Closing.
Any current assets will be transferred prior to Closing to an affiliated
entity and will be for the benefit of the current shareholders of USAG and
not the selling WSN Shareholders. WSN Shareholders will have no interest in
the affiliated entity.
6.12 CAPTIONS- The caption headings contained in this Agreement are inserted
for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
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6.13 SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES- All convenants, agreements,
statements, certifications, indemnification's in, representations and
warranties made by the Sellers or the Purchaser this Agreement or in any
document, exhibit, schedule or certificate furnished pursuant hereto or in
connection herewith, shall survive the Closing, irrespective of any
investigation made by or on behalf of any party, (a) with respect to the
representations and warranties of the Sellers herein contained, for a period
of 3 1/2 years and (b) in all other instances for a period of 18 months. Any
claim made in writing prior to the expiration of the applicable period and
the rights of indemnity with respect thereto shall survive such expiration
until resolved or judicially determined.
6.14 NOTICES- All notices, requests, demands and other communications
required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been given when received, if delivered in persons, or three
(3) business days following the mailing thereof, if mailed by certified first
class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, as follows:
If to USAG: U S A GROWTH, INC.
900 West 190 Street
New York, N.Y. 10040
Attn: Robert Sher, President
If to WSN: World Shopping Network,Inc.
1530 Brookhollow Drive, #C
Santa Ana,CA. 92705
Attn: John Anton, Nick Markulis
If to Tri Star Diversified: Tri Star Diversified Ventures,LLC
575 Anton Blvd, 4th floor
Costa Mesa, CA.92626
Attn: Charles Woods, CEO
With a copy to: McLaughlin & Stern, LLP.
260 Madison Ave.
New York, New York 10016
Attn: David W. Sass, Esq.
Or at such other address or addresses as any party may have advised in the
manner provided in this Section.
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USA GROWTH, INC.
BY;
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ITS
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TRI STAR DIVERSIFIED VENTURES, L.L.C.
BY;
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CHARLES WOODS, CEO
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NICK MARKULIS
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JOHN ANTON
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