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[LETTERHEAD OF RYKA]
Dear Stockholder:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of RYKA Inc. ("RYKA") will be held
on Thursday, December 4, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., at the main office of RYKA, 555
South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. At the Annual Meeting, you will
be asked to consider and approve (1) the election of directors, (2) an Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect, among other things, a
1-for-20 reverse stock split, (3) a Second Amended and Restated Agreement and
Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which RYKA will become a holding company by
transferring all of its assets and liabilities to a wholly-owned subsidiary and
will acquire certain companies owned by Michael G. Rubin in exchange for
8,169,086 shares of RYKA (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock
split) and (4) an increase in the number of shares issuable pursuant to RYKA's
1996 Equity Incentive Plan, all as more fully described in the accompanying
Proxy Statement.
Attached is the official Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement
of RYKA. The Proxy Statement describes the material features of the matters to
be acted upon. Please give this information your careful attention.
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting in person.
Whether or not you are planning to attend the Annual Meeting, it is important
that your shares be represented. Please complete, sign and date the enclosed
proxy and return it in the postage-prepaid envelope provided.
Sincerely,
Michael G. Rubin
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
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RYKA INC.
555 South Henderson Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Notice is hereby given that an Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
RYKA Inc. ("RYKA") will be held on Thursday, December 4, 1997, at 10:00 a.m.
local time, at the main office of RYKA, 555 South Henderson Road, King of
Prussia, PA 19406, for the following purposes, all as more fully described in
the accompanying Proxy Statement:
1. To elect two members of the Board of Directors.
2. To consider and adopt an Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of RYKA which would, among other things: (i) effect a reverse
stock split in which one new share of Common Stock would be exchanged for every
twenty (20) shares of Common Stock currently issued and outstanding or held in
treasury (the "Reverse Stock Split"), thereby reducing the number of issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock of RYKA from 66,367,056 to 3,318,352, and the
par value of each share of RYKA Common Stock would be increased from $0.01 per
share to $0.20 per share, (ii) reclassify the new shares of RYKA Common Stock to
reduce the par value of each such share from $0.20 per share to $0.01 per share,
(iii) reduce the authorized number of shares of capital stock of RYKA to
20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common
Stock"), and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and
(v) change the name of RYKA to Global Sports, Inc.;
3. To consider and approve a Second Amended and Restated Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization, as amended (the "Reorganization Agreement") among
RYKA, KPR Sports International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ("KPR"), Apex
Sports International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ("APEX"), MR Management,
Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ("Management"), and Michael G. Rubin which
would provide for, among other things, the reorganization of RYKA and the KPR
Companies (as defined below) as follows: (i) the transfer by RYKA to RYKA Sub,
Inc. ("RYKA Sub") of all of the assets and liabilities of RYKA in exchange for
all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of RYKA Sub (the "Asset
Transfer"), (ii) the merger of KPR Acquisitions, Inc., a Pennsylvania
corporation that is wholly-owned by RYKA, with and into KPR, with KPR surviving
the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RYKA (the "Merger"), (iii) the
acquisition by RYKA of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock
of Apex and Management (KPR, Apex and Management are collectively referred to as
the "KPR Companies") (the "Stock Acquisition"), and (iv) the issuance to Michael
G. Rubin, the sole stockholder of the KPR Companies, of an aggregate of
8,169,086 new shares (the "Reorganization Shares") of Common Stock (after giving
effect to the 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split) in exchange for his shares of common
stock of the KPR Companies and the KPR Companies' holdings of RYKA Common Stock;
4. To consider and approve an increase in the number of shares
issuable pursuant to RYKA's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan from 100,000 shares
(after giving effect to the 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split) to 1,000,000 shares of
Common Stock; and
5. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly be
brought before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
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With respect to Proposal 3 above, the Board of Directors may agree to any
amendment or supplement to the Reorganization Agreement or a waiver of any
provision of the agreement, either before or after the approval of its
stockholders (and without seeking further stockholder approval), so long as such
amendment, supplement or waiver does not have a material adverse effect on RYKA
stockholders which determination will be made by the Board of Directors of RYKA
and will be binding on RYKA stockholders. If the Board determines that such
amendment, supplement or waiver will have a material adverse effect on RYKA
stockholders, RYKA reserves the right to resolicit its stockholders in light of
the proposed amendment, supplement or waiver.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on November 7, 1997,
as the record date (the "Record Date") for the Annual Meeting. Only holders of
record of RYKA Common Stock on that date will be entitled to notice of and to
vote at the annual meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Steven A. Wolf
Secretary
November 10, 1997
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON. WHETHER OR NOT YOU
PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING IN PERSON, YOU ARE URGED TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND
DATE THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND RETURN IT IN THE ACCOMPANYING POSTAGE-PREPAID
ENVELOPE. IF YOU RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE PROXY CARD BECAUSE YOU OWN SHARES THAT
ARE REGISTERED DIFFERENTLY, THEN PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN ALL OF
THEM. IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY REVOKE YOUR PROXY AND VOTE IN PERSON.
THE PROXY MAY BE REVOKED AT ANY TIME BEFORE ITS EXERCISE IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED
IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT.
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GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................1
Proposals to be Presented at the Annual Meeting................................................1
Certain Considerations.........................................................................2
Voting Rights and Stockholder Approval.........................................................4
Proxies........................................................................................5
PROPOSAL ONE: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.............................................................6
Board of Directors and Committee Meetings......................................................6
Director Compensation..........................................................................7
PROPOSAL TWO: AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.....................................................................8
Overview.......................................................................................8
Reverse Stock Split............................................................................8
Reclassification of Par Value.................................................................12
Reduction of Authorized Shares of Common Stock................................................12
Change of Name................................................................................12
PROPOSAL THREE: THE REORGANIZATION AND RELATED MATTERS.........................................13
Background of the Reorganization..............................................................13
Approval of the Board of Directors of RYKA; Reasons for the Reorganization....................19
Approval of the Board of Directors of the KPR Companies; Reasons for the Reorganization.......19
Effective Date of the Reorganization..........................................................20
Conditions to Consummation of the Reorganization..............................................20
Opinion of Financial Advisor..................................................................21
Dissenters' Rights of RYKA Stockholders.......................................................25
Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences to RYKA...............................................25
Modification, Waiver and Termination..........................................................26
Conduct of Business Pending the Reorganization................................................26
Fees and Expenses.............................................................................27
Resales of RYKA Common Stock..................................................................27
Accounting Treatment..........................................................................27
Management After the Reorganization...........................................................28
Effect of the Reorganization on RYKA Stockholders.............................................28
Interest of Certain Persons in the Reorganization.............................................28
MARKET PRICE DATA FOR RYKA......................................................................31
MARKET PRICE DATA FOR THE KPR COMPANIES.........................................................32
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA......................................................................32
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF RYKA......................................................33
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF THE KPR COMPANIES.........................................34
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RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..............................................35
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF RYKA..............................................................42
General......................................................................................42
Results of Operations........................................................................43
Liquidity and Capital Resources..............................................................48
New Accounting Pronouncements................................................................50
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE KPR COMPANIES.................................................52
General......................................................................................52
Results of Operations........................................................................52
Liquidity and Capital Resources..............................................................55
New Accounting Pronouncements................................................................56
BUSINESS OF RYKA...............................................................................57
General......................................................................................57
Products.....................................................................................57
Marketing and Sales..........................................................................58
Advertising and Promotion....................................................................58
Manufacturing and Distribution...............................................................60
Competition..................................................................................61
Patents, Trademarks and Other Proprietary Rights.............................................61
Employees....................................................................................61
Governmental Regulation......................................................................61
Properties...................................................................................62
Legal Proceedings............................................................................62
BUSINESS OF THE KPR COMPANIES..................................................................63
General......................................................................................63
Products.....................................................................................63
Marketing and Sales..........................................................................65
Manufacturing................................................................................66
Distribution Facilities......................................................................66
Systems......................................................................................66
Competition..................................................................................66
Employees....................................................................................67
Government Regulation........................................................................67
Properties...................................................................................68
Legal Proceedings............................................................................68
MANAGEMENT OF RYKA.............................................................................69
MANAGEMENT OF THE KPR COMPANIES................................................................77
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF RYKA.................................................................79
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF THE KPR COMPANIES...............................................79
PROPOSAL FOUR: AMENDMENT TO RYKA'S 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN............................80
ACCOUNTING MATTERS........................................................................84
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 .....................86
OTHER MATTERS.............................................................................86
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 1998 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.............................86
Index to Financial Statements of RYKA and the KPR Companies..............................F-1
APPENDICES
Appendix "A" -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of RYKA..................A-1
Appendix "B" -- Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization...........B-1
Appendix "C" -- Opinion of Howard Lawson & Co..............................................C-1
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Except for the consolidated historical financial statements of RYKA, or as
otherwise indicated, all information in this Proxy Statement reflects the
1-for-20 reverse stock split as if such split had occurred for all periods
presented.
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Certain information contained in this Proxy Statement contains forward looking
statements (as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and
the regulations thereunder), including without limitation, statements as to
RYKA's and KPR's financial condition, results of operations and liquidity and
capital resources and statements as to management's beliefs, expectations or
options. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
and may be affected by various factors which may cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward looking statements. Certain of these risks,
uncertainties and other factors, as and when applicable, are discussed in RYKA's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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RYKA INC.
555 South Henderson Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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PROXY STATEMENT
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders
December 4, 1997
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This Proxy Statement is being furnished to the stockholders of RYKA
Inc. ("RYKA") in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of
Directors of RYKA for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of RYKA to be
held on Thursday, December 4, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at RYKA's main
office at 555 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, and any
adjournments or postponements thereof (the "Annual Meeting"). This Proxy
Statement, the attached notice and the enclosed proxy are first being mailed to
stockholders of RYKA on or about November 10, 1997.
All information contained in this Proxy Statement with respect to
RYKA has been supplied by RYKA, and all information with respect to the KPR
Companies has been supplied by the KPR Companies.
Proposals to be Presented at the Annual Meeting
At the RYKA Annual Meeting, the stockholders of RYKA will be asked to
consider and vote upon the following proposals:
1. To elect two members of the Board of Directors;
2. To consider and adopt an Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of RYKA which would, among other things: (i) effect a reverse
stock split in which one new share of Common Stock would be exchanged for every
twenty (20) shares of Common Stock currently issued and outstanding or held in
treasury (the "Reverse Stock Split"), thereby reducing the number of issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock of RYKA from 66,367,056 to 3,318,352, and the
par value of each share of RYKA Common Stock would be increased from $0.01 per
share to $0.20 per share, (ii) reclassify the new shares of RYKA Common Stock to
reduce the par value for each such share from $0.20 per share to $0.01 per
share, (iii) reduce the authorized number of shares of capital stock of RYKA to
20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common
Stock"), and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; and
(iv) change the name of RYKA to Global Sports, Inc.;
3. To consider and approve a Second Amended and Restated Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization, as amended (the "Reorganization Agreement") among
RYKA, KPR Sports International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ("KPR"), Apex
Sports International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ("APEX"), MR Management,
Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ("Management") (KPR, Apex and Management are
collectively referred to as the "KPR Companies") and Michael G. Rubin which
would provide for, among other things, the reorganization (the "Reorganization")
of RYKA and the KPR
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Companies as follows: (i) the transfer by RYKA to RYKA Sub, Inc. ("RYKA Sub") of
all of the assets and liabilities of RYKA in exchange for all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of RYKA Sub (the "Asset Transfer"), (ii) the merger of
KPR Acquisitions, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation that is wholly-owned by RYKA,
with and into KPR, with KPR surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
RYKA (the "Merger"), (iii) the acquisition by RYKA of all of the issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of Apex and Management (the "Stock
Acquisition"), and (iv) the issuance to Michael G. Rubin, the sole stockholder
of the KPR Companies, of an aggregate of 8,169,086 new shares (the
"Reorganization Shares") of Common Stock (after giving effect to the 1-for-20
Reverse Stock Split) in exchange for his shares of common stock of the KPR
Companies and the KPR Companies' holdings of RYKA Common Stock;
4. To consider and approve an increase in the number of shares
issuable pursuant to RYKA's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan from 100,000 shares of
Common Stock (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split) to
1,000,000 shares of Common Stock; and
5. To consider and act upon such other matters as may properly be
brought before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
Certain Considerations
In addition to the other information contained in this Proxy
Statement, the following factors should be considered carefully in evaluating
whether to vote for or against the proposals contained herein.
Recent Credit Facility Issues; Future Capital Needs. On August 15,
1996, RYKA entered into a credit facility with a lender which replaced RYKA's
prior credit facility. Concurrently with RYKA, the KPR Companies closed a new
credit facility with the same lender. On November 8, 1996, RYKA's and the KPR
Companies' bank notified them that the KPR Companies were in default of certain
financial covenants. At the time of the KPR Companies' default, RYKA's credit
facility was not cross-defaulted with KPR's agreement and RYKA was in compliance
with its own financial covenants. Accordingly, RYKA was not in default of its
loan with the bank.
As a result of the KPR Companies' default, on February 7, 1997, the
KPR Companies entered into a forbearance agreement regarding its credit facility
pursuant to which, among other things, the bank agreed not to pursue its
remedies under the credit facility until the earlier of April 18, 1997 (as
amended) or an event of default (as defined), established new financial
covenants and provided for a termination date of April 18, 1997 (as amended).
Also on February 7, 1997, in conjunction with the KPR Companies' forbearance
agreement, RYKA entered into an amendment to its credit facility that provided
for, among other things, a similar termination date of April 18, 1997 (as
amended) for RYKA's credit facility.
As a result of the issues arising in connection with RYKA's credit
facility with its bank, the completion of RYKA's audited financial statements
for the year ended December 31, 1996 was delayed, and RYKA was unable to file
timely its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 or
its Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997. RYKA
filed such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q on June 30, 1997 and July 17, 1997,
respectively.
As of June 4, 1997, the bank agreed to extend both RYKA's and the
KPR Companies' credit facilities to November 30, 1997 or an event of default (as
defined). At June 30, 1997, RYKA was not in compliance with certain financial
ratios under its credit facility constituting events of default. On August 14,
1997, RYKA obtained modifications to its credit agreement to cure these events
of default. RYKA's credit facility is guaranteed by Michael Rubin and certain
entities owned by Michael Rubin and is cross-defaulted with the KPR Companies'
agreement with the bank.
During the first week of November, 1997, it came to the attention of
RYKA and the KPR Companies that the KPR Companies had violated certain covenants
of the forbearance agreement with their lender relating to the total amount of
allowable closeout inventory and in-transit inventory. The lender has agreed to
forbear on these covenant violations provided that the KPR Companies reduce the
amount of the over-advances relating to these violations by November 14,
1997, reduce the amount of its closeout inventory to a level acceptable to the
lender by November 19, 1997 and make certain payments to the lender if the
credit facility is not repaid by November 22, 1997 or by November 30, 1997.
Though RYKA's credit facility is cross-defaulted with the KPR Companies' credit
facility, RYKA's lender has not declared RYKA's credit facility in default
though the lender still has the authority to do so.
RYKA and the KPR Companies believe that their existing credit
facilities, together with the additional cash flow from the payment terms from
its suppliers, will provide them with sufficient resources through November 30,
1997. In addition, RYKA and the KPR Companies have received a commitment letter
from a new lender that they believe will enable them to repay their current bank
in a timely manner, finance their operations and complete the proposed
Reorganization. The commitment requires certain conditions be met by RYKA and
the KPR Companies. These conditions include, among other items, that RYKA and
the KPR Companies have, at loan closing, a minimum of $1,500,000 in the
aggregate in unused but available borrowing capacity under the terms of the new
credit facility. Management of RYKA and the KPR Companies believe that they will
be able to fulfill this and the other requirements.
If however, RYKA and the KPR Companies are unable by November 30, 1997
to consummate the financing contemplated by the commitment letter, to obtain a
new credit facility and/or additional equity and/or subordinated debt financing
or to extend their credit facilities, there is no assurance that RYKA and the
KPR Companies will be able to continue operations and RYKA will consider the
need to postpone or cancel the Annual Meeting, to supplement these proxy
materials and/or to resolicit its stockholders. There is no assurance that if
RYKA and the KPR Companies are able to obtain such financing, it will be on
terms satisfactory for them. Moreover, given the dependence of RYKA on certain
support provided by the KPR Companies, including, but not limited to, financial
support, administrative support, warehousing and office rental, the KPR
Companies' ability to obtain continued financing or additional financing for its
operations could significantly adversely impact the ability of RYKA to continue
in business independent of the KPR Companies.
Even if they were able to obtain the financing discussed above or
obtain alternative financing, RYKA and the KPR Companies may be required to
raise additional equity and/or subordinated debt. However, no assurance can be
given that RYKA and the KPR Companies will be successful in raising additional
capital, if necessary. Further, there can be no assurance that RYKA and the
KPR Companies will achieve profitability or a positive cash flow even with
sufficient capital resources. For both RYKA and the KPR Companies, see
"MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS - LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES."
Operating Losses; Ability to Continue as Going Concern. RYKA commenced
operations in February 1987 and has incurred substantial losses in each year of
its operations. Net losses for RYKA amounted to $325,925, $1,879,757, $3,629,477
and $511,415 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and for the years ended
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. At June 30, 1997, RYKA had an accumulated
deficit of $20,052,166. The report of RYKA's independent auditors with regard to
the financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended 1987 through 1996
stated that there is substantial doubt about RYKA's ability to continue as a
going concern. The KPR Companies commenced operations in 1990 and have incurred
substantial losses in the last 18 months of its operations. Net losses for the
KPR Companies amounted to $1,872,853 and $744,313 for the six months ended June
30, 1997 and for the year ended 1996, respectively. At June 30, 1997, KPR had
an accumulated deficit of $3,426,879. The report of KPR's independent auditors
with regard to the financial statements for the fiscal year ended 1996 stated
that there is substantial doubt about KPR's ability to continue as a going
concern. RYKA's and the KPR Companies' managements believe their ability to
continue as going concern is dependent upon securing adequate financing to fund
operations until RYKA and the KPR Companies achieve sustained profitability. In
order for RYKA and the KPR Companies to achieve sustained profitability, RYKA's
and the KPR Companies' managements believe they must increase sales, improve
gross profit margins and reduce expenses as a percentage of total sales. There
can be no assurance that RYKA or the KPR Companies will be successful in
achieving these goals.
Risks Associated with the Reorganization. On September 26, 1996, RYKA
entered into the Reorganization Agreement. Although the Reorganization was
originally scheduled to close by December 31, 1996, due to recent events
discussed herein, the completion of the Reorganization has been delayed. RYKA
expects the Reorganization to become effective by the end of 1997, although the
consummation of the Reorganization is subject to a number of conditions,
including but not limited to, approval by the stockholders of RYKA, and certain
required consents, including the consent of RYKA's and the KPR Companies'
current bank. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Reorganization will
be consummated. In the event that the Reorganization is not consummated, or
further delayed, RYKA may be required to sell additional equity and/or debt to
continue the operations of RYKA. Further, upon completion of the Reorganization,
RYKA may sell additional equity and/or debt in order to support future
operations.
Risks Associated with the Acquisition of the KPR Companies. Subject to the
satisfaction of the conditions to the Reorganization discussed above, RYKA will
acquire the KPR Companies. There can be no assurance that RYKA will be able to
successfully integrate the business and operations of the KPR Companies. There
can be no assurance that RYKA will not incur disruptions and unexpected expenses
in integrating RYKA and the KPR Companies. Furthermore, the process of
evaluating, negotiating, financing and integrating the Reorganization has
diverted and may continue to divert management time and resources. There can be
no assurance that the Reorganization, when consummated, will not materially
adversely affect RYKA's business, operating results or financial condition.
Voting Rights and Stockholder Approval
RYKA. Only holders of record of shares of RYKA Common Stock at close
of business on the Record Date will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the
RYKA Annual Meeting. At the close of business on such date, there were
66,367,056 shares of RYKA Common Stock outstanding (without giving effect to the
1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split).
Holders of record of RYKA Common Stock on the Record Date are
entitled to one vote per share on each matter that may properly come before the
RYKA Annual Meeting. The presence, either in person or by proxy, of the holders
of a majority of the shares of RYKA Common Stock outstanding as of the Record
Date is necessary to constitute a quorum at the RYKA Annual Meeting.
The election of directors will be determined by a plurality vote,
with the two nominees receiving the most affirmative votes being elected.
Approval of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the
Reorganization and Reorganization Agreement will require the affirmative vote of
the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of RYKA Common Stock, and
approval of the increase in the number of shares issuable under RYKA's 1996
Equity Incentive Plan will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the
votes cast by holders of RYKA Common Stock entitled to vote thereon at the
Annual Meeting.
Abstentions and broker non-votes (as defined below) will be counted
as present for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. For the
purpose of computing the vote required for approval of matters to be voted on at
the Annual Meeting, shares held by stockholders who abstain from voting will be
treated as being "present" and "entitled to vote" on the matter and, thus, an
abstention has the same legal effect as a vote against the matter. However, in
the case of a broker non-vote or where a stockholder withholds authority from
his proxy to vote the proxy as to (i) the approval of the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation and the Reorganization and Reorganization
Agreement, such shares will be treated as "present" and "entitled to vote" on
the matter and will have the same effect as a vote against the proposal, and
(ii) the approval of the increase in the number of shares issuable under RYKA's
1996 Equity Incentive Plan, such shares will not be treated as "present" and
"entitled to vote" on the matter and, thus, a broker non-vote or the withholding
of a proxy's authority will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on this
matter. A "broker non-vote" refers to shares represented at the Meeting in
person or by proxy by
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a broker or nominee where such broker or nominee (i) has not received voting
instructions on a particular matter from the beneficial owners or persons
entitled to vote, and (ii) the broker or nominee does not have the discretionary
voting power on such matter.
Management of RYKA, which holds an aggregate of 1,112,186 shares, or
33.5%, of RYKA Common Stock (after giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split),
intends to vote all such shares in favor of the matters to be voted upon. Of
these 1,112,186 shares, Michael Rubin, through his ownership of the KPR
Companies, indirectly owns 1,069,086 shares.
The KPR Companies. Michael G. Rubin, the sole stockholder of the KPR
Companies, has unanimously voted in favor of the Reorganization and the
Reorganization Agreement. The other proposals to be considered at the Annual
Meeting do not require the approval of the stockholder of the KPR Companies.
Proxies
A proxy for use in connection with the RYKA Annual Meeting is
enclosed. Each properly signed and returned proxy will be voted at the Annual
Meeting in accordance with the instructions thereon. If no instructions are
given, such proxy will be voted FOR each proposal set forth in such proxy and
presented to the stockholders of RYKA.
Sending in a signed proxy will not affect a stockholder's right to
attend and vote at the Annual Meeting, since the proxy is revocable. Any
stockholder who submits a proxy may revoke it at any time before it is voted by
submitting a later-dated proxy or by giving written notice of such revocation to
the Secretary of RYKA. The presence at the Annual Meeting of any stockholder who
has given a proxy will not revoke the proxy unless the stockholder files written
notice of revocation with the Secretary of RYKA before the voting of the proxy.
The enclosed proxy confers discretionary authority to vote with
respect to any and all of the following matters that may come before the Annual
Meeting: (1) matters which RYKA does not know a reasonable time before the
meeting are to be presented at the meeting; and (2) matters incident to the
conduct of the meeting. RYKA's Board of Directors does not know of any matters,
other than the proposals described in this Proxy Statement, that will be
presented for consideration at the Annual Meeting. However, if other matters
properly come before the Annual Meeting, it is intended that the persons
designated as proxy agents will vote upon such matters in accordance with their
best judgment.
RYKA will bear its own expenses in connection with the solicitation
of proxies from its stockholders. In addition to solicitation by mail, proxies
may be solicited in person by directors, officers and employees of RYKA, without
additional compensation, by telephone, telegram, teletype, facsimile or similar
method. RYKA will, on request, reimburse its stockholders of record who are
brokers, dealers, banks or voting trustees, or their nominees, for their
reasonable expenses in sending proxy materials to the beneficial owners of the
shares they hold of record.
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PROPOSAL ONE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Two directors are to be elected at the 1997 Annual Meeting to serve
for one-year terms until the 1998 Annual Meeting and until their respective
successors are elected and qualified. All of the nominees currently are serving
as directors of RYKA. RYKA knows of no reason why any nominee would be unable to
serve as a director. Each nominee has consented to being named in this proxy
statement and to serve if elected. If any nominee should for any reason become
unable to serve, then all valid proxies will be voted for the election of such
substitute nominee as the Board of Directors may designate, or the Board may
reduce the number of directors to eliminate the vacancy.
The nominees for election as directors are as follows:
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Michael G. Rubin/(1)/........... 25 Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board
Kenneth J. Adelberg/(2)/........ 44 Director
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(1) Member of the Compensation Committee
(2) Member of the Audit Committee
Michael G. Rubin has served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of RYKA since July 31, 1995. Since establishing KPR, a privately-held
footwear distribution company in 1991, Mr. Rubin has served as its President and
Director. In 1994, Mr. Rubin received the 1994 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
for the Delaware Valley Region which is sponsored by Inc. magazine and Ernst &
Young LLP. Mr. Rubin is the President of several privately-held companies based
in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and serves as the executive officer of MR
Acquisitions, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company. Mr. Rubin attended
Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Kenneth J. Adelberg has served as a Director of RYKA since July 31,
1995. Since 1987, he has been President and Chief Executive Officer of HiFi
House Group of Companies, a privately-held company based in Broomall,
Pennsylvania. Mr. Adelberg was a director and founding stockholder of US Wats,
Inc., a publicly-traded company specializing in business telecommunications
services, located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1989,
and is a founding stockholder and director of Republic Bank, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, a publicly-traded bank which has been in operation since 1989. Mr.
Adelberg is also a director of American Digital Communications, Inc., a
publicly-traded company engaged in the wireless communications business in
Englewood, Colorado since 1993. Mr. Adelberg holds Bachelor of Science degrees
in Biophysics and Physiological Psychology from Pennsylvania State University
and attended the MBA program at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Board of Directors and Committee Meetings
During 1996, the Board of Directors held three meetings, the Audit
Committee held one meeting, and the Compensation Committee held no meetings. The
Board of Directors does not have a standing Nomination Committee. During 1996,
each director attended at least 90% of the total number of meetings of the Board
of Directors and Committees on which he served.
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The Audit Committee reviews RYKA's accounting and financial practices
and policies and the scope and results of RYKA's external and internal audits.
The Audit Committee also recommends to the Board of Directors the selection of
RYKA's independent public accountants and administers RYKA's business conduct,
conflict of interest and related policies. Mr. Adelberg currently serves on the
Audit Committee.
The Compensation Committee establishes the compensation policies for
executive officers of RYKA and administers RYKA's stock option plans. Mr. Rubin
currently serves on the Compensation Committee.
Director Compensation
Each Director who is not an employee of RYKA receives an option to
purchase 1,250 shares of RYKA's Common Stock upon joining the Board of Directors
and annual stock option grants to purchase 1,250 shares. The Directors do not
receive any cash compensation for their services on behalf of RYKA but are
reimbursed for reasonable travel and lodging expenses incurred in attending
meetings of the Board of Directors and any Committee. Those Directors who are
employees of RYKA do not receive any compensation for their services as
Directors.
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PROPOSAL TWO
AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Overview
At the RYKA Annual Meeting, the stockholders will vote upon a proposal to
approve and adopt an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of RYKA
which, effective immediately prior to the consummation of the Reorganization,
would: (i) effect a 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split in which each twenty shares of
issued Common Stock of RYKA, par value $0.01 per share, whether issued and
outstanding or held in treasury, will be reclassified and changed into one share
of new Common Stock of RYKA, par value $0.20 per share, (ii) reclassify the par
value of each share of Common Stock from $0.20 per share to $0.01 per share,
(iii) decrease the number of shares of Common Stock which RYKA has authority to
issue from 90,000,000 to 20,000,000 shares, and (iv) change the name of RYKA to
Global Sports, Inc. Upon such amendment and restatement of RYKA's Certificate of
Incorporation, RYKA will have the authority to issue 20,000,000 shares of Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value
$0.01 per share, of which 3,318,352 shares of Common Stock will be issued and
outstanding and no shares will be held in treasury.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RYKA BELIEVES THAT THE AMENDMENT AND
RESTATEMENT OF RYKA'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IS ADVISABLE AND IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF RYKA AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT ITS
STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION.
A copy of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
RYKA is attached to this Proxy Statement as Appendix "A" and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Stockholder approval of this proposal is required under Delaware Law.
Approval of the amendment and restatement of RYKA's Certificate of Incorporation
requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock. If the stockholders do not approve this proposal, then
the Certificate of Incorporation will remain the same, and the Reorganization
will not be consummated.
Reverse Stock Split
General. If the stockholders approve the Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation, the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation will be
filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on such date as may
be selected by RYKA's Board of Directors. The Reverse Stock Split will become
effective on the date of such filing (the "Split Effective Date"). On the Split
Effective Date, stockholders of RYKA who own twenty or more shares on such date
will be deemed to own one new share for every twenty shares owned, and a
fractional new share interest equivalent to one-twentieth of a new share for
each additional share owned less than a multiple of twenty shares. Stockholders
owning less than twenty shares on the Split Effective Date will be deemed to own
a fractional new share interest consisting of one-twentieth new share for each
share owned immediately prior to the Split Effective Date. No fractional shares
of Common Stock will be issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split but a cash
payment in lieu thereof will be paid as described below. Consequently, on the
Split Effective Date, each stockholder will cease to have an equity interest in
RYKA with respect to any fractional new share interest, but such
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stockholder will have the nontransferable right to receive a cash payment in an
amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the arithmetic average of the
average of bid and asked prices for a share of Common Stock during the 20
trading days after the Split Effective Date. THEREFORE, STOCKHOLDERS WHO OWN
LESS THAN TWENTY SHARES ON THE SPLIT EFFECTIVE DATE WILL CEASE TO HAVE ANY
EQUITY INTEREST WHATSOEVER IN RYKA UPON CONSUMMATION OF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT.
Although RYKA's Board of Directors believes that the Reverse Stock
Split is advisable, the Reverse Stock Split may be abandoned by the Board of
Directors at any time before, during or after the Annual Meeting and prior to
the Split Effective Date, without further action by the stockholders of RYKA. In
addition, depending upon prevailing market conditions, the Board of Directors
may deem it advisable to implement the Reverse Stock Split and concurrently
declare a Common Stock dividend in an amount to be determined, which Common
Stock dividend would not require stockholder approval. Any such Common Stock
dividend would partially offset the decrease in the number of issued and
outstanding shares of new Common Stock resulting from the one-for-twenty Reverse
Stock Split. No such Common Stock dividend is presently contemplated.
Stockholders of RYKA have no appraisal rights under Delaware law or under
RYKA's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws in connection with the Reverse
Stock Split.
Reasons for the Reverse Stock Split Proposal. The Board of Directors
of RYKA believes that the relatively low market price of the Common Stock may
impair the acceptability of the Common Stock to certain institutional investors
and other members of the investing public. Theoretically, the number of shares
outstanding should not, by itself, affect the marketability of the Common Stock,
the type of investor who acquires it, or a company's reputation in the financial
community. In practice, however, this is not necessarily the case, as certain
investors view low-priced stocks as unattractive and certain brokerage firms, as
a matter of policy, will not extend margin credit on stocks trading at low
prices, although certain other investors may be attracted to low-priced stocks
because of the greater trading volatility sometimes associated with such
securities. Many brokerage firms are reluctant to recommend lower-priced stocks
to their clients or to hold them in their own portfolios. Further, a variety of
brokerage firm policies and practices discourage individual brokers within those
firms from dealing in low-priced stocks because of the time-consuming procedures
that make the handling of low-priced stocks economically unattractive.
Since the broker's commissions on low-priced stocks generally represent a
higher percentage of the stock price than commissions on higher priced stocks,
the current share price of the Common Stock can result in individual
stockholders paying transaction costs (commissions, markups or markdowns) which
are a higher percentage of their total share value than would be the case if the
share price was substantially higher. This factor is also believed to limit the
willingness of institutions to purchase the Common Stock at its current
relatively low market price. If approved, the Reverse Stock Split will result in
some stockholders owning "odd-lots" of less than 100 shares of Common Stock.
Brokerage commissions and other costs of transactions in odd-lots may be higher,
particularly on a per-share basis, than the cost of transactions in lots of 100
shares or more.
As a result of the delisting of RYKA's Common Stock from the NASDAQ Small
Cap Market in 1996 (See "MARKET PRICE DATA FOR RYKA"), RYKA's Common Stock is
subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), which imposes additional sales practice requirements for
broker-dealers which sell such securities to persons other than established
customers and accredited investors as defined in Regulation D under the
Securities Act. For transactions covered by this rule, a broker-dealer must make
a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the
purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to sale. Consequently, such
rule may
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adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell RYKA's Common Stock and
may adversely affect the ability of persons acquiring shares in this offering to
sell any of the shares acquired in the secondary market.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") regulations
define a "penny stock" as any equity security not registered on a national
securities exchange or for which quotation information is not disseminated on
NASDAQ and has a market price (as therein defined) of less than $5.00 per share
or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain
exceptions. Accordingly, RYKA's Common Stock is deemed to be a penny stock under
such regulations. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt,
the rules require delivery, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, of a
disclosure schedule prepared by the Commission relating to the penny stock
market. Disclosure is also required to be made about commissions payable to both
the broker-dealer and registered representative and current quotations for the
securities. Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing
recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information
on the limited market in penny stocks.
The foregoing required penny stock restrictions will not apply to RYKA's
Common Stock if such securities are included for quotation on NASDAQ and have
certain price and volume information provided on a current and continuing basis
or meet certain minimum net tangible assets or average revenue criteria. RYKA
anticipates that the Reverse Stock Split will increase the price of RYKA's
Common Stock above its current levels. RYKA also contemplates the inclusion of
its Common Stock for quotation on NASDAQ following the Reorganization. These
steps may qualify RYKA's Common Stock for exemption from the penny stock
restrictions; however, there can be no assurance RYKA's Common Stock will so
qualify.
In addition, the Board of Directors believes that the decrease in the
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as a consequence of the proposed
Reverse Stock Split and the resulting anticipated increased price level will
encourage greater interest in the Common Stock by the financial community and
the investing public and possibly promote greater liquidity for RYKA's
stockholders, although it is possible that such liquidity could be affected
adversely by the reduced number of shares outstanding after the Reverse Stock
Split. Although any increase in the market price of the new Common Stock
resulting from the Reverse Stock Split may be proportionately less than the
decrease in the number of shares outstanding, the proposed Reverse Stock Split
could result in a market price for the shares that would be high enough to
overcome the reluctance, policies and practices of brokerage firms and investors
referred to above and to diminish the adverse impact of correspondingly higher
trading commissions for the shares.
There can be no assurance, however, that the foregoing hoped-for effects
will occur following the Reverse Stock Split, that the market price of the new
Common Stock immediately after implementation the proposed Reverse Stock Split
will be maintained for any period of time, that such market price will
approximate twenty times the market price before the proposed Reverse Stock
Split, or that such market price will exceed or remain in excess of the current
market price.
Approval of the Reverse Stock Split itself will not affect any
stockholder's percentage ownership interest in RYKA or proportional voting
power, except for minor differences resulting from the sale of fractional
shares. The Reverse Stock Split should not reduce significantly the number of
stockholders of RYKA. The shares of Common Stock which will be issued upon
approval of the Reverse Stock Split will be fully paid and non-assessable. The
voting rights and other privileges of the holders of Common Stock will not be
affected substantially by adoption of the Reverse Stock Split or the subsequent
implementation thereof. If for any reason the Board of Directors deems it
advisable to do so, the Reverse Stock Split may be abandoned by the Board of
Directors at any time before, during or after the Annual Meeting and prior to
the Split Effective Date, without further action by the stockholders of RYKA. In
addition, the effect of
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the Reverse Stock Split may be partially offset if the Board of Directors elects
to declare a Common Stock dividend as described above.
Federal Income Tax Consequences. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE FEDERAL
INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT HAS BEEN PREPARED BY COUNSEL
TO RYKA AND IS BASED ON CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS BY RYKA AND UPON CERTAIN
ASSUMPTIONS BY SUCH COUNSEL. THIS DESCRIPTION IS INCLUDED SOLELY FOR THE GENERAL
INFORMATION OF STOCKHOLDERS. THE TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR ANY PARTICULAR STOCKHOLDER
MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATTERS NOT DISCUSSED HEREIN AND STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT
THEIR PERSONAL TAX ADVISERS IN DETERMINING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES (INCLUDING
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES, IF ANY) TO THEM ARISING FROM THE REVERSE STOCK
SPLIT. THERE WILL BE NO ADVERSE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO RYKA AS A RESULT OF THE
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT.
A stockholder who owns less than twenty shares of RYKA Common Stock and,
therefore, receives only cash pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split and who does
not thereafter, actually or constructively, own any new shares will recognize a
capital gain or loss, provided such stockholder held the shares as capital
assets. Such capital gain or loss will be equal to the difference between the
cash received and the stockholder's basis for the shares surrendered and will be
long-term capital gain or loss if the shares have been held by such stockholder
for more than one year.
A stockholder who receives only new shares pursuant to the Reverse Stock
Split will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the split. Such
stockholder will have the same aggregate tax basis in new shares as the
stockholder had in shares held before the exchange. Such stockholder also will
include in holding periods of new shares the holding periods in the shares
exchanged therefor, assuming the shares exchanged for the new shares are held as
capital assets on the Split Effective Date.
A stockholder who receives new shares and cash will recognize a gain, if
any, in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the excess of the sum of the cash
and the fair market value of the new shares received over the stockholder's
basis for his old shares, or (ii) the amount of cash received. No loss will be
recognized. Section 302 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code") and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will determine whether the
gain, if any, resulting from the cash payment for fractional new share interests
will be treated as capital gain or as a dividend. Due to the complex nature of
Section 302 of the Code and the differing circumstances of each of the
stockholders, RYKA is unable to determine whether any particular stockholder
would be required to report the cash distribution as capital gain or as a
dividend (or otherwise). Each stockholder, therefore, should consult such
stockholder's tax adviser regarding the application of Section 302 of the Code
to the stockholder's particular situation. If the cash distribution has the
effect of the distribution of a dividend, then so much of the gain recognized as
is not in excess of the stockholder's ratable share of RYKA's accumulated
earnings and profits would be taxed as a dividend at ordinary income rates and
the remainder of the gain recognized would be treated as capital gain (provided
the shares have been held as capital assets). If the cash distribution does not
have the effect of the distribution of a dividend, then the entire gain, if any,
recognized by a stockholder will be short-term or long-term capital gain,
assuming such stockholder's shares have been held as capital assets. The
aggregate tax basis in new shares will be the same as the aggregate tax basis in
the shares exchanged therefor, decreased by the cash received and increased by
the amount of any gain recognized. The holding periods in new shares will
include the holding periods in the shares exchanged therefor, assuming the
shares exchanged for new shares were held as capital assets on the Split
Effective Date.
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Exchange of Certificates; Fractional Share Interest; Escheat. On the
Split Effective Date, each certificate representing existing shares of Common
Stock will automatically be deemed for all purposes to evidence ownership of the
appropriate reduced number of new shares of Common Stock and/or the right to
receive payment for the appropriate fractional new share interest without any
action by the stockholder thereof. As soon as practicable after the Split
Effective Date, stockholders will be notified and requested to surrender their
certificates for their existing shares with instructions as to how to receive
new certificates and/or payment for their fractional new share interest. No
certificates should be surrendered until such notice is received. Certificates
for existing shares will be exchanged for certificates representing new shares
and any cash to which transmitting stockholders are entitled after the Reverse
Stock Split. American Securities Transfer, Incorporated will act as the exchange
agent for stockholders in effecting the exchange of their certificates and the
payment for fractional new share interests.
RYKA presently expects to take no further action to solicit stockholders
who are entitled to cash for fractional new share interests but who do not
surrender their certificates after the mailing. No interest will accrue or be
paid on such cash. Under state escheat laws, any cash for fractional new share
interests not claimed by the stockholder entitled to such cash may escheat to,
and be claimed by, various states.
Reclassification of Par Value
As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the par value of the Common Stock
was increased from $0.01 per share to $0.20 per share. The Board of Directors
has determined that it is in the best interest of RYKA and its stockholders to
reclassify the new shares of Common Stock to reduce its par value from $0.20 to
$0.01 per share.
Reduction of Authorized Shares of Common Stock
Under RYKA's Certificate of Incorporation, RYKA currently is authorized to
issue up to 90,000,000 shares of Common Stock. As of the Split Effective Date,
after taking into account the Reverse Stock Split and the Reorganization, RYKA
will have issued and reserved for issuance 8,613,055 shares of RYKA's Common
Stock (assuming approval of Proposals Three and Four discussed below).
Therefore, the number of shares that RYKA currently has authorized is far in
excess of the number of shares RYKA may need for the foreseeable future. The
Board of Directors approved an amendment to RYKA's Certificate of Incorporation
that decreases the maximum number of authorized shares by 70,000,000 to a total
of 20,000,000 shares, subject to approval by the stockholders of RYKA.
Change of Name
In connection with the Reorganization, RYKA will change its name to Global
Sports, Inc. to reflect the fact that, after the Reorganization, RYKA will
become a holding company, and the assets and operations of RYKA will be owned
and conducted by a newly created subsidiary which will be named RYKA.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RYKA UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR"
PROPOSAL TWO.
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PROPOSAL THREE
THE REORGANIZATION AND RELATED MATTERS
The following information concerning the Reorganization insofar as it
relates to the Reorganization Agreement, is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the Reorganization Agreement which is attached as Appendix "B" to
this Proxy Statement. STOCKHOLDERS OF RYKA ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE
REORGANIZATION AGREEMENT.
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EXCEPT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF RYKA, OR AS
OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT REFLECTS THE
1-FOR-20 REVERSE STOCK SPLIT AS IF SUCH SPLIT HAD OCCURRED FOR ALL PERIODS
PRESENTED.
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Background of the Reorganization
In July 1995, RYKA consummated a financing arrangement with MR
Acquisitions, L.L.C. ("MR Acquisitions"), a company that is indirectly wholly-
owned by Michael G. Rubin, the sole stockholder of the KPR Companies, pursuant
to which MR Acquisitions provided or arranged to provide RYKA with up to
$8,000,000 of new financing and MR Acquisitions acquired a significant interest,
though less than a majority interest, in RYKA. In connection with the
transactions with MR Acquisitions, Mr. Rubin became Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of RYKA. Since that time, Mr. Rubin has taken an active
role in the management of RYKA, and RYKA has made a number of changes in its
business operations. In August 1995, RYKA terminated the lease for its facility
in Norwood, Massachusetts and moved its executive offices and warehouse to a
facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, that it subleases from an affiliate
of MR Acquisitions. In addition, since August 1995, RYKA has hired a new senior
management team with substantial experience in the athletic footwear industry,
has engaged independent design groups to create new designs for RYKA's footwear,
has entered into arrangements for the sourcing and manufacture of RYKA's
footwear in the Far East, and has entered into arrangements with several
independent sales representative organizations for the sale of RYKA's footwear.
As part of RYKA's ongoing restructuring, in April 1996, management of RYKA
entered in discussions with management of the KPR Companies in order to
determine the advisability and cost effectiveness of sharing resources through
an outsourcing arrangement in which RYKA would outsource a number of its
operational functions to the KPR Companies. From April 1996 to June 1996,
management of RYKA and its advisors and management of the KPR Companies and
their advisors engaged in negotiations with respect to this outsourcing
arrangement. While it was clear to both RYKA and the KPR Companies that there
were a number of cost efficiencies to be obtained from the outsourcing
arrangement, it also became apparent that there were a number of logistical and
conflict of interest issues that would make the structuring of the outsourcing
arrangement difficult.
As a result of the difficulties encountered in connection with the
negotiation of the outsourcing arrangement between RYKA and the KPR Companies,
in late June 1996, management of the KPR Companies began to formulate a plan for
the combination of RYKA and the KPR Companies. On July 3, 1996, management of
RYKA and its advisors met with management of the KPR Companies and their
advisors. RYKA was represented at the meeting by Steven A. Wolf, Chief Financial
Officer of RYKA, and a representative of Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley ("Blank
Rome"), special counsel to RYKA, and the KPR Companies were represented by Zeev
Shenkman, Executive Vice President of KPR Companies, and a representative of one
of its prospective financial advisors. Also present at the meeting
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was a representative of Margolis & Company, P.C., the independent accountants
for RYKA and the KPR Companies. At that meeting, the management of RYKA and
management of the KPR Companies discussed a possible business combination of
RYKA and the KPR Companies, including the cost efficiencies to be obtained from
such a business combination and the overall business strategy of the combined
operations. At the conclusion of the discussions, the management of the KPR
Companies proposed to RYKA a business combination in which the KPR Companies
would be acquired by RYKA, and Michael Rubin, as the sole stockholder of the KPR
Companies, would receive 7,000,000 shares of RYKA in exchange for his ownership
interests in the KPR Companies and would receive 1,162,500 shares of RYKA in
exchange for the same number of shares held by MR Acquisitions (which will
become treasury shares as a result of the Reorganization).
Later in the day on July 3, 1996, RYKA convened a telephonic Board meeting.
Mr. Rubin, Kenneth J. Adelberg and Sheri Poe, comprising all of the directors of
RYKA, participated in the telephonic meeting. Mr. Shenkman, representing the KPR
Companies, was invited to attend the meeting for the purposes of conveying the
KPR Companies' proposal to the RYKA Board. During the telephonic conference
call, Mr. Shenkman conveyed the offer of the KPR Companies. Due to the potential
conflict of interest that Mr. Rubin had as the sole stockholder of the KPR
Companies and a significant stockholder of RYKA, the Board of Directors of RYKA
unanimously authorized the formation of a special committee (the "Special
Committee") consisting of Mr. Adelberg and Ms. Poe, the two directors of RYKA
who were not affiliated with the KPR Companies, to consider the proposed
business combination and to report and make a recommendation on such business
combination to the RYKA Board. At the meeting, Mr. Rubin voted in favor of the
formation of the Special Committee and indicated that in view of his position as
the sole stockholder of the KPR Companies, the Special Committee should conduct
a review of the proposed business combination and make a recommendation to the
RYKA Board. The RYKA Board also unanimously authorized the Special Committee to
retain legal counsel and an investment banking firm on behalf of RYKA. In
addition, the KPR Companies authorized Mr. Shenkman to represent the KPR
Companies in connection with the proposed business combination.
On July 8, 1996, RYKA issued a press release announcing that it had
received from the KPR Companies a proposal for a business combination.
On July 8, 1996, RYKA also held its regularly scheduled Board of Directors
meeting in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders. At the Board of
Directors meeting, the Board generally discussed the proposed business
combination between RYKA and the KPR Companies and reaffirmed the composition,
role and authority of the Special Committee.
On August 3, 1996, RYKA announced that RYKA and Sheri Poe had negotiated a
termination of Ms. Poe's employment with RYKA and that, in connection with such
termination, Ms. Poe had resigned from the Board of Directors of RYKA and the
Special Committee.
In July 1996, Mr. Adelberg, comprising the Special Committee, formally
retained Blank Rome to act as legal counsel to the Special Committee and the
RYKA Board and Howard, Lawson & Co. ("Howard Lawson") to act as financial
advisor to the Special Committee and to the Board of Directors of RYKA and, if
requested, to render an opinion to the Special Committee and the RYKA Board as
to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to RYKA and the RYKA
stockholders (excluding Michael Rubin and MR Acquisitions) of the consideration
to be paid by RYKA in connection with the Reorganization. During July through
September 24, 1996, representatives of Howard Lawson met with, or spoke to,
representatives of RYKA's management and representatives of management of the
KPR Companies to review their respective historical financial information,
operations and business plans and certain financial forecasts prepared by them.
See "Opinion of Financial Advisor." In addition, members of management of RYKA
and the KPR
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Companies met with each other to evaluate their respective operations and to
identify the potential cost efficiencies from the Reorganization.
On September 24, 1996, the Special Committee met with representatives
of Howard Lawson and reviewed the proposed business combination between RYKA and
with the KPR Companies, including the results of their financial, business and
legal review of RYKA and the KPR Companies and the results of their financial
and comparative analyses. See "Opinion of Financial Advisor." The
representatives of Blank Rome reviewed with the Special Committee the form of
proposed Reorganization Agreement. Howard Lawson then reviewed with the Special
Committee the financial terms that had been proposed and orally advised the
Special Committee of its opinion to the effect that, as of such date, the
consideration to be paid by RYKA in connection with the Reorganization was fair
to RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions), from a
financial point of view. After further deliberations, the Special Committee
determined that the Reorganization would be fair to and in the best interest of
RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions) and
determined to recommend that the RYKA Board similarly determine that the
Reorganization is fair to and in the best interest of RYKA and its stockholders
(excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions), approve and adopt the Reorganization
and the Reorganization Agreement and recommend that RYKA's stockholders vote
their shares of RYKA Common Stock in favor of the Reorganization and approve and
adopt the Reorganization Agreement.
After the Special Committee meeting on September 24, 1996, the RYKA Board
held a telephonic Board meeting to discuss the Reorganization. Mr. Adelberg made
a brief address to the RYKA Board in which he advised the Board of the
deliberations of the Special Committee. After hearing the recommendation of the
Special Committee, the RYKA Board determined that the Reorganization was fair to
and in the best interest of RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and
MR Acquisitions), and all directors present voted unanimously to approve and
adopt the Reorganization and the Reorganization Agreement and to recommend that
the RYKA stockholders vote in favor of the Reorganization and approve and adopt
the Reorganization Agreement. The RYKA Board also approved, subject to
stockholder approval, the issuance of RYKA Common Stock pursuant to the
Reorganization Agreement.
On September 25, 1996, the Reorganization Agreement was executed and
delivered, and RYKA and the KPR Companies issued a joint press release on
September 26, 1996, announcing the signing of the Reorganization Agreement.
On October 17, 1996, the parties entered into an Amended and Restated
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The purpose of this amendment was to
clarify the Reorganization Agreement so that references to the RYKA shares to be
received by Mr. Rubin in the Reorganization were on a post-Reverse Stock Split
basis and to clarify that the RYKA shares to be received by Mr. Rubin in the
Reorganization accounted for warrants owned by MR Acquisitions to purchase
455,000 shares of RYKA. As of the date hereof, MR Acquisitions has exercised
warrants to purchase 361,587 of the 455,000 shares of RYKA Common Stock for
which it paid an aggregate exercise price of $72,317. This 361,587 number
represents the full number of warrants that MR Acquisitions was entitled to
exercise under the terms of the warrants. MR Acquisitions was not entitled to
exercise the remaining 93,413 warrants because Mr. Rubin did not fully satisfy
the contingency under the warrants in that he did not raise a certain amount of
capital for RYKA through equity offerings by the date specified in the warrants,
though Mr. Rubin has raised such amount as of the date hereof.
On November 15, 1996, RYKA announced that the Reorganization was being
postponed until the end of 1997. The Reorganization was postponed due to the
fact that the KPR Companies were in default under their credit facility with
their bank and RYKA and the KPR Companies were in discussion to obtain a new
credit facility and to obtain equity and/or subordinated debt financing. See
"MANAGEMENT
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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF
RYKA." In addition, in its Quarterly Report for the quarter ended September 30,
1996, which was filed with the Commission on November 19, 1996, and amended on
June 26, 1997, RYKA stated that it had restated certain revenues and expenses
for the first and second quarters of 1996 as a result of an error by RYKA in
following RYKA's procedures relating to cut-off of revenues and expenses at the
end of those quarters. On November 26, 1996, both RYKA and the KPR Companies
changed their independent auditors to Deloitte and Touche. See "ACCOUNTING
MATTERS." As a result of the issues arising in connection with RYKA's credit
facility, its need to stabilize its credit facility and obtain additional
financing, and the change in independent auditors, the completion of RYKA's
audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1996 was delayed
and RYKA was unable to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 until June 30, 1997 and July 17, 1997, respectively.
On April 14, 1997, management of RYKA, represented by Mr. Wolf, and
management of the KPR Companies, represented by Mr. Shenkman, and their
respective advisors, met for the purpose of discussing the recent events
affecting RYKA and the KPR Companies, the status of the Reorganization and
establishing a timetable to accomplish the Reorganization. At that meeting, the
KPR Companies proposed an amendment to the Reorganization Agreement to provide
that Mr. Rubin would receive 7,100,000 shares in exchange for Mr. Rubin's
ownership interest in the KPR Companies (exclusive of MR Acquisitions' holdings
or RYKA Common Stock) and 1,069,086 shares in exchange for the 1,069,086 shares
of RYKA Common Stock held by MR Acquisitions.
After the April 14, 1997 meeting, Howard Lawson was asked to update its
review of RYKA and the KPR Companies, including a review of the recent events
affecting both companies and the proposed amendment to the Reorganization
Agreement.
On August 15, 1997, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting with
representatives of Howard Lawson and Blank Rome. Howard Lawson reviewed with the
Special Committee its updated review and analysis of RYKA and the KPR Companies
and the proposed Reorganization, including the amended financial terms that had
been proposed, and orally advised the Special Committee of its opinion to the
effect that, as of such date, the consideration to be paid to RYKA in connection
with the Reorganization was fair to RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr.
Rubin and MR Acquisitions) from a financial point of view. After the
presentation, the Special Committee determined that the Reorganization would be
fair to and in the best interest of RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr.
Rubin and MR Acquisitions) and determined to recommend that the RYKA Board
similarly determine that the Reorganization is fair to and in the best interest
of RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions), approve
and the Reorganization and the Reorganization Agreement, as proposed to be
amended, and recommend that RYKA's stockholder's vote their shares of RYKA
Common Stock in favor of the Reorganization and approve and adopt the
Reorganization Agreement.
By unanimous consent, dated August 18, 1997, the RYKA Board determined that
the Reorganization was fair to and in the best interest of RYKA and its
stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions), approved and adopted the
Reorganization and the Reorganization Agreement, as proposed to be amended, and
determined to recommend that the RYKA stockholders vote in favor of the
Reorganization and approve and adopt the Reorganization Agreement.
On August 22, 1997, the Reorganization Agreement was amended to provide
that Michael Rubin, as sole stockholder of the KPR Companies would receive
7,100,000 shares of RYKA in exchange for his ownership interests in the KPR
Companies and would receive 1,069,086 shares of RYKA in exchange for the same
number of shares held by MR Acquisitions (which will become treasury shares as a
result of the
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Reorganization). The purpose of this amendment was to (i) increase the
consideration Mr. Rubin would receive in the Reorganization from 7,000,000 to
7,100,000 shares of RYKA as a result of renegotiation among the parties, (ii)
establish a stock option pool upon the Reorganization of 500,000 shares of RYKA
for the benefit of KPR employees, consultants and other individuals who do
business with KPR, (iii) extend the closing date and (iv) update certain
financial disclosures in and schedules to the Reorganization Agreement. The
increase in consideration from 7,000,000 to 7,100,000 was principally to account
for the decrease in the number of shares of RYKA Mr. Rubin would receive as a
result of MR Acquisitions not being able to fully exercise its contingent
warrants in RYKA (as discussed above) even though Mr. Rubin has ultimately
satisfied the contingency.
On October 15, 1997, the parties entered into a Second Amended and
Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The sole purpose of this
amendment was to incorporate into one document the Amended Agreement the terms
and conditions of the October 17, 1996 amendment and the August 22, 1997
amendment for ease of reference. No material changes in the terms of the
Reorganization Agreement occurred.
The Reorganization
If the Reorganization Agreement is approved by the stockholders of RYKA,
and the other conditions contained in that agreement are timely satisfied, (i)
RYKA will transfer all of its assets and liabilities to RYKA Sub in exchange for
all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of RYKA Sub, (ii) KPR
Acquisitions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of RYKA which was formed to effect
the Merger, will be merged with and into KPR, with KPR surviving the Merger as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of RYKA, (iii) RYKA will acquire all of the issued and
outstanding shares of Apex and Management, both of which will become wholly-
owned subsidiaries of RYKA, and (iv) Michael Rubin, the sole stockholder of the
KPR Companies, will receive 8,169,086 shares of RYKA Common Stock. Of the
8,169,086 shares to be received by Mr. Rubin, 7,100,000 shares will be exchanged
for Mr. Rubin's ownership interests in the KPR Companies (exclusive of the MR
Acquisitions' holdings of RYKA Common Stock) and 1,069,086 shares will be
exchanged for 1,069,086 shares of RYKA Common Stock held by MR Acquisitions
(which will become treasury shares as a result of the Reorganization).
The following charts set forth the organizational structures of RYKA and
the KPR Companies, including the percentage of stock ownership, before the
Reorganization and the organizational structure of RYKA after the
Reorganization.
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BEFORE REORGANIZATION
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Public
Stockholders MR Acquisitions Michael Rubin
67.8% 32.2% 100.0%
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RYKA APEX KPR Management
100.0% 99.0% 1.0%
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KPR Acquisitions MR Acquisitions
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AFTER REORGANIZATION
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Public
Stockholders Michael Rubin
21.6% 78.4%
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RYKA
(To be renamed Global Sports, Inc.)
100.0%
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RYKA Sub APEX KPR Management
(To be renamed RYKA Inc.)
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As a result of the Reorganization, RYKA will operate as a holding
company for, among others, KPR, APEX and Management, all of which will be
wholly-owned subsidiaries of RYKA. The new structure of RYKA and its
subsidiaries will permit greater flexibility in the management and financing of
new and existing business operations. The holding company structure should
facilitate the growth of existing businesses and the formation of joint ventures
or other business combinations between subsidiaries and third parties by
establishing subsidiaries responsible for specific lines of business or
operations. The Board of Directors also believes that the line-of-business
restructuring could further the objective of
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operating RYKA's businesses on a more self-sufficient, independent economic
basis. In addition, the holding company structure could permit improved
delineation of administrative and other responsibilities within the corporate
structure because it will permit a designated group of executive employees to
concentrate their efforts on the concerns of the consolidated enterprise as a
whole, while allowing the subsidiaries and subsidiary management to focus on
subsidiary-specific objectives. Finally, the restructuring may achieve certain
other benefits, including the utilization of net operating loss carry forwards
available to RYKA Sub.
Michael Rubin is the sole stockholder of the KPR Companies and
presently beneficially owns 32.2% of the Common Stock of RYKA. Upon consummation
of the Reorganization, Mr. Rubin will own 78.4% of RYKA. Mr. Rubin is also the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RYKA. As contemplated by the
Reorganization Agreement, the directors and executive officers of RYKA on the
Reorganization Effective Date will continue in office after the Reorganization.
See "Management After the Reorganization."
Approval of the Board of Directors of RYKA; Reasons for the Reorganization
The RYKA Board of Directors, following the recommendation of the
Special Committee, has unanimously approved and adopted the Reorganization and
the Reorganization Agreement and unanimously recommends that holders of RYKA
Common Stock vote FOR approval and adoption of the Reorganization and the
Reorganization Agreement.
Approval of the Reorganization Agreement requires the affirmative
vote of the holders of the majority of the outstanding shares of RYKA Common
Stock.
On August 15, 1997, after Howard Lawson delivered to the RYKA Board
its opinion to the effect that, as of such date, the consideration to be paid in
connection with the Reorganization was fair to RYKA and its stockholders
(excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions), from a financial point of view and
after the Special Committee delivered its recommendation, the Board of Directors
of RYKA determined that the Reorganization is fair to and in the best interest
of RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions), approved
and adopted the Reorganization and the Reorganization Agreement and determined
to recommend that RYKA's stockholders vote their shares of RYKA Common Stock in
favor of approval of the Reorganization and the Reorganization Agreement.
The RYKA Board considered a variety of factors in reaching the
recommendation described above and believes that the Reorganization is in the
best interest of RYKA and its stockholders (excluding Mr. Rubin and MR
Acquisitions), for a number of reasons including:
(i) Access to Capital Markets. The RYKA Board believes that
the Reorganization may enhance RYKA's ability to access to capital
markets insofar as the combined company will have significantly
greater revenues and assets.
(ii) Listing of RYKA Common Stock. The RYKA Board believes
that the Reorganization, together with the Reverse Stock Split,
should better enable RYKA to list its Common Stock on the NASDAQ
Stock Market, thereby increasing the liquidity of RYKA Common Stock.
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Approval of the Board of Directors of the KPR Companies; Reasons for the
Reorganization
Michael Rubin, as the sole director and the sole stockholder of the
KPR Companies, approved and adopted the Reorganization and the Reorganization
Agreement and considered a variety of factors in reaching his decision
including:
(i) Access to Capital Markets. Mr. Rubin believes that by
combining with RYKA, which is already a public company, the combined
company will be better able to access capital markets.
(ii) Increased Liquidity. Mr. Rubin believes that by exchanging
his ownership interests in the KPR Companies for RYKA Common Stock,
Mr. Rubin will have greater liquidity for his investment in the KPR
Companies, although Mr. Rubin has no current intention of selling his
shares of RYKA Common Stock.
Effective Date of the Reorganization
The Reorganization will become effective on or promptly after the
date on which all conditions contained in the Reorganization Agreement have been
satisfied or waived (the "Reorganization Effective Date").
Each party to the Reorganization Agreement may, at any time before
the Reorganization Effective Date of the Reorganization agree to any amendment
or supplement to the agreement or a waiver of the provision of the agreement,
either before or after the approval of any party's stockholders (and without
seeking further stockholder approval), so long as such amendment, supplement or
waiver does not have a material adverse effect on RYKA stockholders which
determination will be made by the Board of Directors of RYKA based on the facts
and circumstances at the time of such determination. As a member of the Board of
Directors, Michael Rubin will be involved in a determination of whether such an
amendment, supplement or waiver will have a material adverse effect on RYKA
stockholders. If the Board determines that such amendment, supplement or waiver
will have a material adverse effect on RYKA stockholders, RYKA reserves the
right to resolicit its stockholders in light of the proposed amendment,
supplement or waiver.
If the Reorganization is approved by the stockholders of RYKA, and
all of the conditions contained in the Reorganization Agreement are satisfied or
waived, the parties anticipate that the Effective Date of the Reorganization
will take place as soon as practicable after the approval of RYKA's stockholders
and RYKA's and the KPR Companies' principal lender. RYKA's anticipates that the
Reorganization Effective Date will take place on or before December 31, 1997.
See "Conditions to Consummation of the Reorganization" and "Modification, Waiver
and Termination."
Conditions to Consummation of the Reorganization
The Reorganization will occur only if the Reorganization Agreement is
approved by the stockholders of RYKA and if certain additional conditions
specified in the Reorganization Agreement are either satisfied or waived by the
party entitled to do so. Such additional conditions include, among others
specified in the Reorganization Agreement, that on or before the Reorganization
Effective Date: (i) RYKA shall have received all approvals necessary to permit
the Reorganization to be consummated; (ii) the representations and warranties of
RYKA and the KPR Companies contained in the Reorganization Agreement shall have
been true and correct in all material respects, and all of the obligations in
the Reorganization Agreement to be satisfied or performed by RYKA and the KPR
Companies shall have been substantially satisfied or performed; (iii) no action,
suit or other proceeding shall have been instituted
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(excluding any such action, suit or proceeding initiated by RYKA or the KPR
Companies), no judgment or order shall have been issued, and no new law, rule or
regulation shall have been enacted, which seeks to or does prohibit or restrain,
or which seeks damages as a result of, the consummation of the Reorganization;
(iv) there shall not have been any material adverse change or material casualty
loss affecting RYKA or the KPR Companies; and (v) RYKA shall have received a
fairness opinion from its financial advisor, dated as of the date the Proxy
Statement is first mailed to stockholders of RYKA (which opinion shall not have
been withdrawn), to the effect that the consideration to be paid by RYKA in
connection with the Reorganization is fair to RYKA and its stockholders
(excluding Mr. Rubin and MR Acquisitions) from a financial point of view.
With respect to approvals necessary to permit the Reorganization to
be consummated, only approval by RYKA's principal lender is required; no
approvals of regulatory authorities are needed.
No assurance can be given as to when, if ever, all of the conditions
precedent to the Reorganization will be satisfied or waived.
Opinion of Financial Advisor
The Special Committee and the Board of Directors of RYKA received the
opinion of Howard Lawson on August 15, 1997. A copy of such opinion is attached
to this Proxy Statement as Appendix "C". Such opinion states that the
consideration paid by RYKA in the Reorganization is fair from a financial point
of view to the stockholders of RYKA other than MR Acquisitions and Michael G.
Rubin. All per share amounts under "Opinion of Financial Advisor" give effect to
the 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split.
In rendering its opinion, Howard Lawson: (i) reviewed a draft Proxy
Statement distributed August 15, 1997; (ii) held discussions with the management
of each of RYKA and the KPR Companies concerning the business, financial
statements, operations and prospects of their respective companies; (iii)
visited the RYKA and KPR Companies facilities in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania;
(iv) reviewed RYKA Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31,
1991 through December 31, 1996; (v) reviewed RYKA Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 and unaudited financial statements for the
quarter ended June 30, 1997; (vi) reviewed certain operating and financial
information provided by RYKA related to the business and prospects of RYKA
including forecasted operating results for RYKA for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1997; (vii) reviewed historical prices and trading volume of RYKA
Common Stock; (viii) reviewed the KPR Companies audited financial statements for
its fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 through December 31, 1995, the
unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992; and
the draft financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996; (ix)
reviewed the KPR Companies' unaudited financial statements for the six months
ended June 30, 1997; (x) reviewed certain operating and financial information,
including operating statement forecasts provided by the KPR Companies reflecting
the KPR Companies management's business plan for the KPR Companies and RYKA on a
combined basis; (xi) reviewed publicly available financial and market
information regarding certain companies which Howard Lawson believes share
valuation characteristics with RYKA and the KPR Companies; (xii) reviewed the
financial terms, to the extent publicly available, of certain acquisition
transactions deemed comparable and relevant; and, (xiii) performed such other
studies, analysis, inquiries and investigations as it deemed relevant.
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Management of RYKA and the KPR Companies provided Howard, Lawson with
monthly projections for the remainder of 1997 for each of the companies, as
illustrated below:
MONTHLY FORECASTED FINANCIAL RESULTS:
RYKA and the KPR Companies, Individually
($ in thousands)
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Month Ended
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July 31, August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31,
1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
RYKA:
Revenues................ $ 3,122 $ 2,452 $ 1,812 $ 796 $ 395 $ 79
Net income.............. 586 310 242 (38) (225) (347)
The KPR Companies:
Revenues................ $ 9,655 $ 7,537 $ 5,298 $ 4,547 $ 2,525 $ 2,164
Net income.............. 1,443 449 52 (56) (418) (515)
</TABLE>
Management also provided Howard, Lawson with projected results of
operations on a combined basis for the years 1997 through 2000. These
projections show revenues for the combined companies increasing from $72.4
million in 1997 to $113.5 million in 2000 and net income increasing from a
breakeven level in 1997 to $7.3 million in 2000, as illustrated below:
COMBINED FORECASTED FINANCIAL RESULTS:
RYKA and the KPR Companies, Combined Basis
($ in thousands)
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1998 1999 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues................ $72,400 $83,400 $97,425 $113,450
Net income.............. 20 3,677 5,596 7,304
</TABLE>
Specifically, Howard Lawson considered and analyzed the financial
data of RYKA and the KPR Companies and performed a variety of financial and
comparative analyses, as described below.
Historical Trading Analysis. Howard Lawson reviewed the recent stock
market performance of RYKA common stock as traded via the Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board. In addition, Howard Lawson considered the private placement on
April 21, 1997 to investors of 125,000 newly-issued shares of RYKA Common Stock
at $6.00 per share.
The trading price for RYKA Common Stock in 1997 has ranged from $3.76
per share to $9.38 per share. The price as of the date of the offer (July 3,
1996) by the KPR Companies was $7.18 per share and the closing price bid on
August 13, 1997 was $3.76 per share.
Based on a $3.76 per share price for RYKA common stock as of August
13, 1997 and 3,318,350 shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis, the market
capitalization of the common equity of RYKA is $12,477,000. Applying the same
$3.76 per share price to the 7,100,000 shares to be issued to Mr. Rubin
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as consideration in the Reorganization implies an aggregate value of $26,696,000
for the KPR Companies. Applying the $3.76 share price to 10,418,350 shares on a
post transaction basis produces an implied post-merger equity value of
$39,173,000.
For the purposes of this analysis, Howard, Lawson considered the more
recent prices of RYKA Common Stock to be more relevant. In particular, the
trading price as of the date of the offer (July 3, 1996 - $7.18) was less
relevant as it preceded certain significant events, particularly those related
to the postponement of the Reorganization in November 1996. These events
included: the KPR Companies' default under their credit facility; RYKA and the
KPR Companies' discussions regarding financing; and the restatement of RYKA's
revenues and expenses for the first and second quarters of 1996.
Relative Contribution Analysis. On the basis of the number of RYKA
shares to be issued as described above, the implied relative valuation of the
equity of the companies is 31.9% for RYKA and 68.1% for the KPR Companies. The
implied relative valuation of the total capitalization of the companies (equity
and debt) is 26.8% for RYKA and 73.2% for the KPR Companies, based on $3,689,000
and $17,564,000 in debt for RYKA and the KPR Companies respectively as of June
30, 1997.
Howard Lawson analyzed the relative contribution of RYKA and the KPR
Companies to the pro forma statement of operations of the combined entity for
the year ended December 31, 1996, the six months ended June 30, 1997, the pro
forma balance sheet of the combined entity at June 30, 1997. and the projected
results of operation for 1997. On the basis of continuing operations for 1996
and the first six months of 1997, the KPR Companies will contribute 82.50% and
77.59% respectively of the net sales and 77.89% and 70.60% respectively of the
gross profit. Both companies had operating and net losses for these periods. On
the basis of the pro forma June 30, 1997 balance sheets, the KPR Companies are
contributing 66.90% of the combined assets. The KPR Companies' net book value of
shareholders equity was negative. Howard Lawson noted that the KPR Companies'
relative contribution of net sales and gross profit is higher than their
relative valuation of equity as calculated above (68.1%) and higher than their
relative valuation of total capitalization (73.2%) with the exception of gross
profits in the first six months of 1997.
Management has prepared forecasts of 1997 operating results for each
company. On the basis of projected results, the KPR Companies will contribute
79.8% of revenues, 73.4% of gross profits and 65.1% of the operating profit for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 1997 on a combined basis before pro forma
adjustments. The KPR Companies are projected to have a net loss for the year.
Howard Lawson noted that while the KPR Companies are expected to contribute less
to the combined operating profit in 1997 than their relative valuation, RYKA and
the KPR Companies have combined their operations and share certain operating
expenses and making a comparison on the basis of operating income may be less
reliable than the relative contribution of revenues and gross profit. For 1997,
the KPR Companies' relative contribution of net sales and gross profit is
projected to be higher than their relative valuation of equity as calculated
above (68.1%) and higher than their relative valuation of total capitalization
(73.2%).
Earnings per Share Analysis. Howard Lawson examined the impact of the
Reorganization on RYKA earnings per share based on operating and financial
projections of the combined companies. RYKA has not had earnings for any of its
last five fiscal years and historical earnings per share are therefore negative.
The forecast for RYKA for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1997 indicates a
net profit of $314,000, or $0.10 per share. The projections prepared by
management for the combined companies for the fiscal years ending December 31,
1997-2000 indicate that while forecasted combined earnings per share will be
$0.00 in 1997, thereafter earnings per share will increase throughout the
period, from $0.36 per share in 1998, to $0.54 per share in 1999, and to $0.70
per share by the year 2000. The earnings per share analysis was based on the
post transaction number of shares outstanding remaining constant throughout the
forecast period.
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Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. Howard Lawson performed a discounted
cash flow analysis of the combined operating cash flows based upon the
projections provided by management. Utilizing this set of cash flows, Howard
Lawson calculated the theoretical unlevered discounted present value of the
combined companies' cash flow by adding together the present value of (i) the
projected stream of unlevered free cash flow through the year 2000 and (ii) the
projected value of the combined companies at the end of the year 2000 ( the
"Terminal Value"). The Terminal Value was calculated by capitalizing unlevered
net income after taxes for the year 2000 at a rate equal to the discount rate
less an estimated long term growth rate of 5%. The unlevered after-tax discount
rates utilized in the discounted cash flow analysis ranged from 15.0% to 20.0%.
The theoretical value of the combined companies based on the set of projections
produced a range of value per share of the combined companies of $3.00 to $5.40
per share. Howard Lawson noted that the closing price of RYKA common stock on
August 13, 1997 was within the range of theoretical per share value of the
combined entity.
Comparable Public Companies Analysis. Using publicly available
information, Howard Lawson analyzed value multiples for certain public
companies: NIKE, Inc. Reebok International Ltd., Converse Inc., L.A. Gear, Inc.,
Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc., K-Swiss Inc., and Vans, Inc.
Given the historical operating losses of RYKA, Howard Lawson focused
on the multiples of total capitalization (equity and debt) to revenues and price
to forecasted earnings. For the comparable public companies, the multiple of
total capitalization to revenues ranged from 0.4x to 2.0x, with a median of 1.0x
and the multiple of price to forecasted earnings ranged from 12.4x to 22.3x with
a median of 20.0x. Based on the closing price of RYKA common stock on August 13,
1997, the multiple of total capitalization to revenue for RYKA is 1.0x and the
multiple of equity capitalization to projected 1997 net income is 40.0x.
Based on the current market price of RYKA common stock, the total
consideration paid for the KPR Companies represents a 0.9x multiple of revenues.
Comparable Acquisitions Analysis. Using publicly available
information, Howard Lawson analyzed the purchase prices and implied transaction
multiples of transactions in the footwear industry from January 1, 1995 through
July 31, 1997.
Howard Lawson reviewed summary data on acquisitions of relevant
companies for which price data was publicly available, including the acquisition
by Puma AG Rudolf Dassler Sport of Puma North America; the acquisition by
Deckers Outdoor Corp of UGG Holdings Inc.; the acquisition by Luxottica Group
SpA of US Shoe Corp.; the acquisition by Steven Madden Ltd. of Diva
International Inc; the acquisition by Porvair PLC of Permair Leather Inc.; and,
the acquisition by an investor group of Iron Age Holdings Corp. Data on
multiples of transaction value to sales of the acquired company were available
for the US Shoe Corp., UGG Holdings Inc. and Permair Leather Inc. transactions
and the multiples ranged from 0.146x. to 0.513x. Based on the closing price of
RYKA common stock on August 13, 1997, the consideration for the KPR Companies
represents .85x the latest twelve months revenues of the KPR Companies. Howard
Lawson noted while this multiple is outside the above range, none of the
comparable acquisitions are primarily branded athletic footwear companies and
they therefore offer limited comparability.
In rendering its opinion, Howard Lawson relied on the completeness
and accuracy of the information provided to it by the management of RYKA and the
KPR Companies including the information listed earlier. Howard Lawson did not
independently verify the financial, legal, tax, operating and other information
provided to it by RYKA or the KPR Companies or publicly available and relied on
the completeness and accuracy of such information in all respects. Howard Lawson
did not make independent appraisals or evaluations of the assets of RYKA, except
for the value of certain identifiable tangible assets and warrants, and relied
upon the representations of management of RYKA concerning information with
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respect to RYKA and its financial statements. Howard Lawson assumed that the
information relating to the prospects of either RYKA or the KPR Companies
furnished by such companies reflects the best then currently available estimates
and judgments of RYKA or the KPR Companies, as the case may be. Howard Lawson
relied on the companies to advise Howard Lawson promptly if any information
previously provided became inaccurate or was required to be updated. With
respect to the potential synergies reflected in the financial forecasts provided
by the KPR Companies for the combined companies, Howard Lawson assumed that such
materials were reasonably prepared and reflect the best then currently available
estimates and judgments of the KPR Companies. Howard Lawson did not contact any
prospective acquirer of RYKA or the KPR Companies or any of its assets. Howard
Lawson's analysis is necessarily based upon economic, market and other
conditions and the information made available to it as of the date of its
opinion. Howard Lawson's analysis does not incorporate the effects of future
financings.
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of RYKA selected
Howard Lawson solely to render opinions in connection with the RYKA
Reorganization after receiving referrals of investment banking firms from
business associates and after considering various firms. Howard Lawson is a
nationally recognized investment banking firm with substantial experience in
transactions similar to the RYKA Reorganization and is familiar with RYKA and
its business. As part of its investment banking business, Howard Lawson is
continually engaged in the evaluation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, competitive biddings, private
placements and valuations for corporate and other purposes.
Howard Lawson did render its opinion that the fair market value of
the RYKA shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganization as of August
7, 1997 was $3.00 per share. Howard Lawson also did render its opinion that the
fair market value of the identifiable intangible assets of RYKA as of August 7,
1997 was $2,400,000. Such valuations were prepared pursuant to a requirement for
accounting purposes to determine the allocation of purchase price and goodwill
on the opening balance sheet of the combined companies.
Pursuant to the terms of the engagement of Howard Lawson for its
opinion with respect to the fairness of the transaction and for valuation
services, RYKA agreed to pay Howard Lawson an aggregate fee of $72,500 plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses in cash.
Dissenters' Rights of RYKA Stockholders
Holders of RYKA Common Stock will not have dissenter's rights in
connection with the Reorganization.
Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences to RYKA
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF
THE REORGANIZATION HAS BEEN PREPARED BY COUNSEL TO RYKA AND IS BASED UPON
CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS BY THE KPR COMPANIES AND RYKA AND UPON CERTAIN
ASSUMPTIONS BY SUCH COUNSEL. THIS DESCRIPTION IS INCLUDED SOLELY FOR THE GENERAL
INFORMATION OF STOCKHOLDERS. THE TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR ANY PARTICULAR STOCKHOLDER
MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATTERS NOT DISCUSSED HEREIN.
The transfer by RYKA of all of its assets and liabilities to RYKA Sub
in exchange for all of the capital stock of RYKA Sub will constitute a tax-free
incorporation transaction under Section 351 of the Code. Consequently, (i) no
taxable gain or loss will be recognized by RYKA or RYKA Sub as a result of the
transfer; (ii) RYKA will have an initial tax basis in the RYKA Sub stock equal
to its tax basis in the assets transferred to RYKA Sub (as reduced by the amount
of any liabilities which RYKA Sub assumed
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pursuant to the transaction or with respect to which the transferred property
was subject at the time of the transaction); and (iii) RYKA Sub will generally
have an initial tax basis in the assets received from RYKA equal to the tax
basis of such transferred assets in the hands of RYKA (as determined immediately
prior to the transfer).
The acquisition by RYKA of the stock of each of Apex and Management
will constitute tax-free reorganization transactions pursuant to Section
368(a)(1)(B) of the Code. Consequently, (i) no gain or loss will be recognized
by either RYKA, on the one hand, or the sole stockholder of Apex or Management,
on the other hand, as a result of the exchanges; and (ii) RYKA will have an
initial tax basis in the stock of each of Apex and Management equal to the
respective aggregate tax bases of the former stockholders in the stock of such
corporations (as determined immediately prior to respective exchanges).
The merger of KPR Acquisitions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
RYKA with and into KPR will constitute a tax-free reorganization transaction
pursuant to Section 368(a)(2)(E) of the Code. Consequently, no gain or loss will
be recognized by RYKA, KPR Acquisitions, Inc. or KPR as a result of the
transaction; and (ii) RYKA will generally have an initial tax basis in the KPR
stock acquired in the transaction equal to KPR's tax basis in its assets (as
determined immediately prior to the transaction), as reduced the amount of KPR's
liabilities (as determined immediately prior to the transaction), provided,
however, that it may be possible for RYKA to make an election under applicable
Treasury Regulations to have an initial tax basis in the KPR stock equal to the
aggregate tax basis of the KPR stock in the hands of the former stockholders of
KPR (as determined immediately prior to the transaction).
Finally, the Reorganization may have a negative impact on the ability
of RYKA to continue to use some of its tax attributes in taxable periods
following the Reorganization. For example, it is likely that the Reorganization
will trigger an "ownership change" under Section 382 of the Code with respect to
RYKA. As a result, the ability of RYKA to utilize its existing net operating
loss carryovers in the post-Reorganization tax periods may be significantly
reduced or substantially eliminated.
Modification, Waiver and Termination
Each party to the Reorganization Agreement may, at any time before
the Reorganization Effective Date of the Reorganization agree to any amendment
or supplement to the agreement or a waiver of the provision of the agreement,
either before or after the approval of any party's stockholders (and without
seeking further stockholder approval), so long as such amendment, supplement or
waiver does not have a material adverse effect on RYKA stockholders which
determination will be made by the Board of Directors of RYKA based on the facts
and circumstances at the time of such determination. As a member of the Board of
Directors, Michael Rubin will be involved in a determination of whether such an
amendment, supplement or waiver will have a material adverse effect on RYKA
stockholders.
The Reorganization Agreement may be terminated and the Reorganization
abandoned at any time before the Effective Date of the Reorganization by any
party at any time before the Effective Date, whether before or after approval by
RYKA stockholders, by notice to the other parties if all conditions to the
Closing have not been satisfied by the close of business on March 31, 1998, for
any reason other than a breach by the party giving such notice.
Conduct of Business Pending the Reorganization
The Reorganization Agreement provides that, before the Effective Date
of the Reorganization: (i) RYKA and the KPR Companies each will have access to
and an opportunity to review the books, records and financial information of the
other, (ii) RYKA will promptly file this Proxy Statement with respect to the
Reorganization and call the Annual Meeting to vote upon the Reorganization,
(iii) RYKA and the KPR
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Companies will conduct their operations in the ordinary course, and neither will
make any change in their respective organizational documents, (iv) each party
will give notice to the other party of the occurrence of any event or the
failure of any event to occur that results in a breach of any representation or
warranty by such a party and the failure by such party to comply with any term
or condition of the Reorganization Agreement, and (v) each party will use its
best efforts to cause all conditions to the consummation of the Reorganization
to be completed as soon as possible.
Fees and Expenses
The Reorganization Agreement provides that each party shall pay its
own legal and other costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
Resales of RYKA Common Stock
The Reorganization will have no effect under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") on shares of Common Stock currently held
by RYKA Stockholders.
The shares of Common Stock to be issued to Michael Rubin will not be
registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state by
reason of a specific exemption from registration under the Securities Act and
applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, such shares must be held by Mr.
Rubin indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities
Act and applicable state securities laws or unless an exemption from
registration is available. To the extent the exemption from registration
provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act becomes available for the resale
of such shares, any such resales may be made only in accordance with the terms
and conditions of that rule, including, among other things, the existence of a
public market for the Common Stock, the availability of current public
information about RYKA, the resale occurring not less than one year after such
shares were purchased and paid for, the sale being effected in a specified
manner and the number of shares being sold not exceeding specified limitations.
Accounting Treatment
It is anticipated that the Reorganization will be accounted for as a
reverse acquisition of RYKA by the KPR Companies. Under such method of
accounting the legal acquirer, RYKA, will continue in existence as the legal
entity whose shares represent the outstanding common stock of the combined
company. In applying purchase accounting to a reverse acquisition, the assets
and liabilities of the legal acquirer are revalued and the purchase price
allocated to those assets and liabilities assumed.
Management After the Reorganization
As contemplated by the Reorganization Agreement, the directors and
the executive officers of RYKA on the Reorganization Effective Date will
continue in office after the Reorganization. See "MANAGEMENT OF RYKA."
RYKA currently does not have an employment agreement with Mr. Rubin.
However, RYKA has entered into an employment agreement which will become
effective upon the Reorganization Effective Date. Mr. Rubin's employment
agreement will have an initial term of five years, commencing on the
Reorganization Effective Date subject to automatic annual extensions. Pursuant
to the terms of such employment agreement, Mr. Rubin will be entitled to
receive: (i) a base salary of $350,000 per year for the first year of the term
and increasing $50,000 each year through the fifth year of the term when his
base salary will be $550,000, (ii) incentive compensation in an amount to be
agreed upon between the Board of Directors of RYKA and Mr. Rubin (there is no
cap on the amount of incentive compensation that may be
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awarded to Mr. Rubin by the Board), (iii) other benefits similar to those
provided to other officers of RYKA, and (iv) the lease of two automobiles. Mr.
Rubin's employment agreement may be terminated by RYKA with cause which is
defined to include, among other things, the willful failure or refusal by Mr.
Rubin to comply with explicit directions of the Board of Directors or to render
the services required by the employment agreement, willful breach or habitual
neglect in the performance of his duties, conviction of a felony or fraud or
embezzlement involving assets of RYKA. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Rubin
is prohibited from disclosing confidential information during and after the term
of the agreement. In addition, Mr. Rubin is prohibited from soliciting employees
of RYKA or engaging or participating in any business which competes with RYKA
while he is employed by RYKA and for one year thereafter.
Effect of the Reorganization on RYKA Stockholders
The rights of RYKA Common Stock will not be affected by the
Reorganization. Consummation of the Reorganization will not affect the voting,
dividend, liquidation rights or ownership interests of the stockholders.
After consummation of the Reorganization, the rights of RYKA
stockholders, including Mr. Rubin, will continue to be governed by the Delaware
General Corporation Law (the "Delaware GCL") and the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation of RYKA. Under the Delaware GCL and RYKA's Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, RYKA stockholders will continue to be
entitled to: (i) dividends as and when declared by the board of directors out of
funds legally available therefor; (ii) one vote per share on all matters
submitted to a vote of the stockholders; and (iii) share ratably in the
distribution of assets legally available therefor upon the liquidation,
dissolution or winding-up of the corporation after payment of debts and
expenses.
Under its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the
Board of Directors of RYKA will be able to issue authorized but unissued shares
of RYKA Common Stock and Preferred Stock without stockholder approval. These
additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including
future public offerings and private placements to raise additional capital,
corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized
but unissued Common Stock and Preferred Stock may enable the Board to issue
shares to persons friendly to current management which could render more
difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of RYKA by means of a proxy
contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise. In addition, issuance of RYKA
Preferred Stock could adversely affect the rights of the holders of RYKA Common
Stock such as dividend and liquidation rights.
The stockholders of RYKA will not directly elect the directors of the
operating subsidiaries, which, after the Reorganization, will include RYKA Sub,
Apex, KPR and Management. Directors of these subsidiaries will be elected by the
Board of Directors of RYKA, with RYKA being the sole stockholder of the
subsidiaries. The overall management of the affairs and operations of RYKA will
continue to be under the direction of RYKA's Board of Directors.
Interest of Certain Persons in the Reorganization
Certain directors and certain members of management of RYKA have
certain interests in the Reorganization in addition to the interests of
stockholders of each of RYKA and the KPR Companies, as described below.
Interests of Michael G. Rubin. Mr. Rubin is the President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the KPR Companies and is
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of RYKA. Subsequent
to the Reorganization, it is contemplated that Mr. Rubin will continue as
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of RYKA. As of
August 15, 1997, Mr. Rubin
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beneficially owned 1,069,086 shares, or 32.2%, of RYKA Common Stock outstanding
as of such date. After the Reorganization, Mr. Rubin will beneficially own
8,169,086 shares of RYKA Common Stock (which will constitute approximately 78.4%
of the shares of RYKA Common Stock outstanding after the Reorganization.)
As of June 30, 1997, the KPR Companies owed Mr. Rubin $3,103,456 in
subordinated debt as a result of loans made by Mr. Rubin to the KPR Companies in
prior years. In connection with the Reorganization, the terms of this
subordinated debt will be amended to provide that such debt will be payable over
the 24-month period commencing 12 months after the Reorganization Effective
Date, and such debt will bear interest at the prime lending rate of RYKA's
principal lending bank. Under RYKA's current loan agreement with its bank, the
repayment of such subordinated debt is not permitted, and such repayment will
continue to be deferred. Interest on the subordinated debt will continue to
accrue and, subject to availability of funds, will be paid monthly in arrears.
Subject to approval of RYKA's principal lending bank, repayment of such
subordinated debt may be accelerated in the event RYKA raises additional equity
capital.
The KPR Companies have advanced certain funds to RYKA on a temporary
basis in the ordinary course of business (i.e., payroll related expenses, other
general operating expenses), and RYKA has advanced certain funds to the KPR
Companies. Such amounts are included in the balance sheet of RYKA as either a
current asset -- due from affiliate or a current liability -- due to affiliate.
As of September 30, 1997, the balance of such advances indicated that RYKA owed
the KPR Companies $60,745.
The KPR Companies lease their 75,000 square foot main warehouse and
office from Mr. Rubin pursuant to a 15 year lease the term of which commenced on
October 1, 1996 and terminates on September 30, 2011. Beginning on October 1,
1996, the annual minimum rental payments under such lease are $347,500, subject
to increase based upon 50% of any increase in the consumer price index. In
addition to annual rent payments, the KPR Companies pay taxes, insurance and
maintenance relating to the leased property. The mortgage on the leased property
is collateralized by the guarantee of the KPR Companies. The KPR Companies
sublease a 5,000 square foot portion of this facility to RYKA. In addition, RYKA
has the right to use warehouse space at the facility. Pursuant to the sublease,
the KPR Companies charge RYKA $4,000 per month for use of these facilities and
certain warehousing services.
On July 31, 1995, RYKA borrowed the sum of $851,440 from the KPR
Companies in the form of a secured subordinated loan with interest at the prime
rate plus one percent and repayment terms coincident with the revolving credit
facility with RYKA's principal lender. For 1996, RYKA paid $78,944 in interest
to the KPR Companies. Of the $750,000 raised by RYKA in the 1997 Private
Placement, RYKA repaid to the KPR Companies $385,000 of the $851,000
subordinated loan on April 21, 1997. The remaining proceeds from the 1997
Private Placement were used by RYKA to open $810,000 in letters of credit for
the benefit of the KPR Companies. RYKA is repaying a portion of the subordinated
loan for the KPR Companies and is opening letters of credit on behalf of the KPR
Companies in order to allow the KPR Companies to obtain sufficient financing for
its operations until the proposed Reorganization between RYKA and the KPR
Companies can be completed and a new credit facility for the combined companies
can be negotiated. As of June 30, 1997, the balance of the $851,000 loan was
$466,440.
In connection with the Reorganization, RYKA has entered into an
employment agreement with Mr. Rubin which will become effective upon the
Reorganization Effective Date. Mr. Rubin's employment agreement will have an
initial term of five years, commencing on the Reorganization Effective Date
subject to automatic annual extensions. Pursuant to the terms of such employment
agreement, Mr. Rubin will be entitled to receive: (i) a base salary of $350,000
per year for the first year of the term and increasing $50,000 each year through
the fifth year of the term when his base salary will be $550,000, (ii) incentive
compensation in an amount to be agreed upon between the Board of Directors of
RYKA and Mr. Rubin
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(there is no cap on the amount of incentive compensation that may be awarded to
Mr. Rubin by the Board), (iii) other benefits similar to those provided to other
officers of RYKA, and (iv) the lease of two automobiles. Mr. Rubin's employment
agreement may be terminated by RYKA with cause which is defined to include,
among other things, the willful failure or refusal by Mr. Rubin to comply with
explicit directions of the Board of Directors or to render the services required
by the employment agreement, willful breach or habitual neglect in the
performance of his duties, conviction of a felony or fraud or embezzlement
involving assets of RYKA. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Rubin is
prohibited from disclosing confidential information during and after the term of
the agreement. In addition, Mr. Rubin is prohibited from soliciting employees of
RYKA or engaging or participating in any business which competes with RYKA while
he is employed by RYKA and for one year thereafter.
Interests of RYKA Special Committee. As of June 30, 1997, Kenneth J.
Adelberg, the sole member of the Special Committee, beneficially owned 46,437
shares of RYKA Common Stock, including 3,437 shares of RYKA Common Stock
issuable pursuant to the exercise of options.
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MARKET PRICE DATA FOR RYKA
As of November 7, 1997, the RYKA Common stock was held by approximately
2,300 holders of record. From March 28, 1988 until September 15, 1995, the
Common Stock was included for quotation on the National Association of
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ") SmallCap Market under
the symbol RYKA. Subsequent to its delisting on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market, the
Common Stock has traded on the NASD Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. The
following table sets forth the high and low sales prices per share of the Common
Stock of RYKA (without giving effect to the 1-for- 20 Reverse Stock Split), as
reported by NASDAQ for the period prior to September 16, 1995 and by the NASD
thereafter. The prices shown do not include retail markups, markdowns or
commissions.
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Sales Prices
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High Low
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1997
Second Quarter........................ $ 0.42 $ 0.21
First Quarter......................... $ 0.46 $ 0.27
1996
Fourth Quarter........................ $ 0.56 $ 0.28
Third Quarter......................... $ 0.55 $ 0.30
Second Quarter........................ $ 0.58 $ 0.27
First Quarter......................... $ 0.85 $ 0.20
1995
Fourth Quarter........................ $ 0.49 $ 0.19
Third Quarter.........................
(September 16 - September 30).... $ 0.50 $ 0.25
(July 1 - September 15).......... $ 0.69 $ 0.41
Second Quarter........................ $ 0.84 $ 0.13
First Quarter......................... $ 0.78 $ 0.38
1994
Fourth Quarter........................ $ 1.06 $ 0.53
Third Quarter......................... $ 1.09 $ 0.75
Second Quarter........................ $ 1.13 $ 0.50
First Quarter......................... $ 0.88 $ 0.47
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RYKA has never declared or paid a cash dividend on its Common Stock. RYKA
currently intends to retain any future earnings for funding growth and,
therefore, does not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends on its
Common Stock for the foreseeable future. In addition, RYKA's credit facility
with its bank restricts the payment of dividends on its Common Stock.
During the past fiscal year, RYKA has issued unregistered securities to a
limited number of persons, as described below. No underwriters or underwriting
discounts or commissions were involved. There was no public offering in any such
transaction, and RYKA believes that each transaction was exempt from
registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by reason
of Section 4(2) thereof.
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1. Between May and August 1996, RYKA issued an aggregate of 500,000
shares of Common Stock to approximately 57 investors, of which at least 50 were
accredited investors, at a purchase price of $0.25 per share for an aggregate
purchase price of $2,500,000.
2. On April 21, 1997, RYKA issued an aggregate of 125,000 shares of
Common Stock to Patrick Tang, Ura Tang and Erik Achten at a purchase price of
$0.30 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $750,000.
MARKET PRICE DATA FOR THE KPR COMPANIES
As privately-held companies solely owned by Michael G. Rubin, the KPR
Companies have no established trading market for their common stock and
interests.
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA
The following sets forth certain data concerning historical and pro forma
per share data of RYKA. Per share data of the KPR Companies is not presented as
it is not meaningful since the results of operations and financial condition of
the KPR Companies represents data for a group of combined entities under common
control without a parent or holding company (See following section for alternate
KPR Companies information).
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Six Months Ended Year Ended
June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Loss per share from continuing operations:
Historical............................ $ (.20)* $ (.80)*
Pro forma............................. $ (.24) $ (.27)
Book value per share:
Historical............................ $ .56* $ .41*
Pro forma............................. $ .41 $ .52
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* These amounts give effect for the proposed reverse one for twenty stock split.
RYKA has not declared or paid cash dividends in 1996 or 1997.
Historical and Pro Forma KPR Companies Information
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June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Book value:
Historical............... (2,067,256) (552,133)
Pro forma/(1)/........... 3,386,377 4,312,160
Net loss:
Historical............... (1,872,853) (744,313)
Pro forma/(1)/........... (1,926,404) (2,212,019)
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(1) Represents the KPR Companies stockholder's 78.4% interest in the pro forma
book value and net loss of RYKA after the Reorganization.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF RYKA
The selected financial data presented below for the year ended
December 31, 1996 are derived from the consolidated financial statements of RYKA
which have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent certified public
accountants (whose report included an explanatory paragraph indicating that
substantial doubt exists as to RYKA's ability to continue as a going concern),
and which appear elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. The selected financial data
presented below for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 are derived from
the consolidated financial statements of RYKA which have been audited by
Margolis & Company P.C., independent certified public accountants, and which
appear elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. The selected financial data for the
years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 are derived from audited consolidated
financial statements which are not included herein. The balance sheet data as of
June 30, 1997 and the statement of operations data for the six months ended June
30, 1996 and 1997 are derived from unaudited financial statements. The unaudited
financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring
accruals, which RYKA considers necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position and the results of its operations for these periods.
Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ending
December 31, 1997. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements of RYKA and the related notes thereto
and "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS OF RYKA" included elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
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Six Months
Ended June 30,
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1997 1996
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(Unaudited)
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Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales ................................ $ 7,258,175 $ 2,953,619
Cost of goods sold ....................... 5,105,162 2,095,777
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Gross profit ............................. 2,153,013 857,842
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses 820,207 488,933
Selling and marketing expenses .... 1,174,687 633,889
Research and development expenses . 297,812 413,842
Special charges ................... -- 74,430/(3)/
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Total operating expenses ... 2,292,706 1,611,094
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Operating income (loss) .................. (139,693) (753,252)
Other expenses, net ...................... 184,232 80,454
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Net loss before extraordinary gain ....... $ (323,925) $ (833,706)
Extraordinary gain - forgiveness of debt . -- --
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Net loss ................................. $ (323,925) $ (833,706)
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Net loss per share:
Loss before extraordinary gain .... $ (.01) $ (.02)
Extraordinary gain ................ -- --
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Net loss per share ................ $ (.01) $ (.02)
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Weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares
outstanding ....................... 57,607,548 46,576,864
Number of common shares outstanding ...... 59,135,326 55,615,326
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June 30,
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1997
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(Unaudited)
<S> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets.............................. $ 8,917,802
Total long-term debt...................... --
Net working capital....................... 1,355,855
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)......... 1,646,030
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Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales ................................ $ 10,194,675 $ 7,614,258 $ 16,253,499 $ 14,350,282 $ 12,193,643
Cost of goods sold ....................... 7,199,572 7,167,670/(1)/ 11,399,760 11,199,119 8,867,375
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Gross profit ............................. 2,995,103 446,588 4,853,739 3,151,163 3,326,268
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses 1,241,660 2,065,553 1,735,688 2,277,388 1,239,245
Selling and marketing expenses .... 2,014,671 1,803,686 2,604,277 3,247,902 1,722,618
Research and development expenses . 671,022 359,646 226,271 361,780 148,958
Special charges ................... 664,329/(3)/ 379,434/(4)/ -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses ... 4,591,682 4,608,319 4,566,236 5,887,070 3,110,821
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss) .................. (1,596,579) (4,161,731) 287,503 (2,735,907) 215,447
Other expenses, net ...................... 283,178 1,118,002/(2)/ 798,918 692,584 512,260
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss before extraordinary gain ....... $ (1,879,757) $ (5,279,733) $ (511,415) $ (3,428,491) $ (296,813)
Extraordinary gain - forgiveness of debt . -- 1,650,256 -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss ................................. $ (1,879,757) $ (3,629,477) $ (511,415) $ (3,428,491) $ (296,813)
------------ ============ ============ ============ ============
Net loss per share:
Loss before extraordinary gain .... $ (.03) $ (0.15) $ (0.02) $ (0.15) $ (0.01)
Extraordinary gain ................ -- 0.05 -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss per share ................ $ (.03) $ (0.10) $ (0.02) $ (0.15) $ (0.01)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares
outstanding ....................... 51,368,619 34,540,653 24,210,083 23,573,316 19,847,283
Number of common shares outstanding ...... 56,635,326 46,135,326 26,474,326 23,721,356 23,101,948
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets.............................. $ 5,062,643 $1,603,195 $7,349,872 $6,430,812 $8,319,229
Total long-term debt...................... -- 851,440 -- 142,878 410,673
Net working capital....................... 920,140 554,955 1,845,118 1,201,820 4,077,404
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)......... 1,149,955 (370,902) 2,033,989 1,310,114 4,166,377
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes inventory write-down to lower of cost or market of $586,000 in
1995.
(2) Includes costs of $783,289 related to the termination of the proposed merger
with L.A. Gear.
(3) Includes charges of $74,430 and $511,614, respectively, relating to
resolution of contingent warrant provision.
(4) Includes costs related to bank charges and closing the Massachusetts'
facility and relocating operations to Pennsylvania.
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<PAGE>
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF THE KPR COMPANIES
The selected financial data presented below for the year ended
December 31, 1996 are derived from the combined statements of the KPR Companies
which have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent certified public
accountants (whose report included an explanatory paragraph indicating that
substantial doubt exists as to the KPR Companies' ability to continue as a going
concern), and which appear elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. The selected
financial data presented below for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
are derived from the combined financial statements of the KPR Companies which
have been audited by Margolis & Company P.C., independent certified public
accountants, and which appear elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. The selected
financial data for the years ended December 31, 1993 are derived from audited
combined financial statements and the selected financial data for the year ended
December 31, 1992 are derived from unaudited financial statements, which are not
included herein. The balance sheet data as of June 30, 1997 and the statement of
operations data for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 are derived from
unaudited financial statements. The unaudited financial statements include all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which the KPR Companies
consider necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the
results of its operations for these periods. Operating results for the six
months ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 1997. The selected
financial data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of
the KPR Companies and the related notes thereto and "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE KPR COMPANIES"
included elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended June 30,
-----------------------------
1997 1996
------------- -------------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales .............................. $ 25,133,737 $ 18,235,886
Cost of goods sold ..................... 19,965,114 14,016,969
------------- -------------
Gross profit ........................... 5,168,623 4,218,917
Operating expenses ..................... 6,269,386 3,600,000
------------- -------------
Operating income (loss) ................ (1,100,763) 618,917
Other expenses, net .................... 684,961 438,166
Equity in net loss of RYKA ............. (87,129) (229,466)
------------- -------------
Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,872,853) (48,715)
Income (loss) from discontinued retail
operations ...................... -- --
------------- -------------
Net income (loss) ............... $ (1,872,853) $ (48,715)
============= =============
<CAPTION>
June 30,
----------------
1997
----------------
(Unaudited)
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets ................................ $ 26,274,569
Net working capital ......................... (970,483)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations,
less current portion ................. 2,368,702
Subordinated stockholder's advances ......... 3,103,456
Stockholders' equity (deficit) .............. (2,067,256)
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales .............................. $ 47,340,450 $ 43,272,594 $ 26,593,465 $ 17,151,170 $ 2,822,870
Cost of goods sold ..................... 37,857,455/(1)/ 32,853,181 21,406,070 14,550,126 1,945,900
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit ........................... 9,482,995 10,419,413 5,187,395 2,601,044 876,970
Operating expenses ..................... 8,600,191 9,400,603 4,657,346 1,609,012 815,865
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss) ................ 882,804 1,018,810 540,049 992,032 61,105
Other expenses, net .................... 1,027,143 732,669 185,785 129,247 5,153
Equity in net loss of RYKA ............. (518,491) (261,331) -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) from continuing operations (662,830) 24,810 354,264 862,785 55,952
Income (loss) from discontinued retail
operations ...................... -- -- -- (175,858) 169,182
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) ............... $ (744,313) $ 24,810 $ 354,264 $ 686,927 $ 225,134
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
<CAPTION>
December 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets .............................. $ 26,678,544 $ 22,369,130 $ 11,688,810 $ 3,603,942 $ 1,299,920
Net working capital ....................... 558,241 2,002,731 1,200,094 440,862 3,826
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations,
less current portion ............... 2,425,355 1,645,008 2,415,955 26,110 36,083
Subordinated stockholder's advances ....... 3,479,870 3,355,717 733,587 -- --
Stockholders' equity (deficit) ............ 552,133 92,787 748,220 694,956 258,573
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes inventory write-down to lower of cost or market of $1,210,602 in
1996.
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RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet gives effect to
the Reorganization as if it had occurred on June 30, 1997. The unaudited pro
forma combined statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1997
and for the year ended December 31, 1996 give effect to the Reorganization as if
it had occurred January 1, 1996.
The pro forma combined financial data should be read in conjunction with
the notes included herewith and the Company's financial statements, KPR Sports
International, Inc. and Affiliates' financial statements, Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of
RYKA, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of the KPR Companies. The pro forma combined data do not
purport to represent what the Company's results of operations and financial
position actually would have been had the reorganization occurred on the dates
specified, or to project the Company's results of operations or financial
position for any future period or date. The pro forma adjustments are based upon
available information and certain adjustments that management believes are
reasonable. In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been made that
are necessary to present fairly the pro forma data.
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RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma Pro Forma
Six Months Ended Year Ended
June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
---------------------- ----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue..................................................... $ 32,391,912 55,146,382
Costs and Expenses.......................................... 33,816,118 56,249,532
---------------------- ----------------------
Operating Income (loss)..................................... (1,424,206) (1,103,150)
Other Expenses, Net......................................... 1,032,943 1,636,822
---------------------- ----------------------
Net Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes.................. (2,457,149) (2,739,972)
Provision for Income Taxes.................................. -- 81,481
---------------------- ----------------------
Net Loss.................................................... (2,457,149) (2,821,453)
====================== ======================
Net Loss Per Share.......................................... (0.24) (0.27)
====================== ======================
Number of Shares Outstanding After the Reorganization....... 10,418,353
======================
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
June 30, 1997
----------------------
<S> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Total Assets................................................ $ 39,466,516
Net Working Capital......................................... $ 806,927
Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations,
less Current Portion...................................... $ 2,368,702
Subordinated Stockholder's Advances......................... $ 3,103,456
Stockholder's Equity........................................ $ 4,319,359
</TABLE>
Notes:
. RYKA has authorized the issuance of stock warrants to athletes endorsing
its products contingent upon the consummation of the Reorganization. The
pro forma results of operations do not give effect for the resolution of
the contingent stock warrants issued to athletes endorsing KPR products as
the adjustment is considered to result directly from the Reorganization and
will be included in the results of operations of RYKA within twelve months
following the Reorganization.
. There are no undistributed earnings in the KPR companies to distribute to
the shareholder upon the termination of the KPR Companies status as an S-
Corporation.
. The termination of the KPR Companies' status as an S- Corporation does not
give rise to deferred taxes which require recording.
. The historical cost of assets and liabilities recorded by RYKA as of the
date of the Reorganization equals fair value. An independent valuation has
been performed to identify and value intangible assets (patents and
trademarks). The value of such intangibles are included in these pro forma
financial statements. These intangibles will be amortized over ten years.
The remainder of the purchase price will be allocated to goodwill.
. RYKA has entered into an agreement with an employee which stipulates that
upon the date of the Reorganization, RYKA will grant such employee a five-
year option to purchase 30,000 shares of RYKA Common Stock at an exercise
price equal to the lesser of the fair market value of the underlying common
stock on the date of the grant or $8.00 per share. In the event the fair
market value of the underlying shares is greater than $8.00 per share on
the grant date, RYKA will recognize compensation expense equal to the
number of shares multiplied by the amount the fair value exceeds $8.00.
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RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
June 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
RYKA KPR Adjustments Combined
---------- ---------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents.................................... 52,085 417,663 469,748
Accounts Receivable, net of Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts.................................. 4,033,835 11,625,342 15,659,177
Inventory.................................................... 4,148,138 9,446,331 13,594,469
Prepaid Expenses and Other...................................
Current Assets......................................... 313,684 409,848 723,532
Note Receivable, Officer, affiliate.......................... 64,885 -- (44,885)(a) 20,000
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Current Assets.............................. 8,612,627 21,899,184 (44,885) 30,466,926
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Property and Equipment, net.................................. 222,371 3,281,749 3,504,120
Investment in and Advances to RYKA........................... 826,051 (404,496)(c)
(466,440)(b)
44,885 (a) --
Goodwill..................................................... -- -- 3,445,081 (c) 3,445,081
Other Assets................................................. 82,804 267,585 1,700,000 (c) 2,050,389
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Assets................................................. 8,917,802 26,274,569 4,274,145 39,466,516
=========== =========== =========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Note Payable, Bank..................................... 3,223,494 11,985,994 15,209,488
Current Portion of Long Term Debt...................... -- 106,234 106,234
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses.................. 3,566,838 10,777,439 14,344,277
Due to Affiliate....................................... 466,440 -- (466,440)(b) --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Current Liabilities......................... 7,256,772 22,869,667 (466,440) 29,659,999
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Long Term Debt............................................... -- 2,368,702 2,368,702
Other Liabilities............................................ 15,000 -- 15,000
Subordinated Stockholder's Advances.......................... -- 3,103,456 3,103,456
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock........................................... 591,353 2,000 (2,000)(c)
1,633,817 (c) 2,225,170
Additional Paid In Capital............................. 21,106,843 1,406,401 (16,820,398)(c)
430,000 (i) 6,122,846
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment..... -- (23,778) (23,778)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)................ (20,052,166) (3,426,879) 20,052,166 (c)
(430,000)(i) (3,856,879)
Less Treasury Stock, at Cost........................... (25,000) 25,000 (c)
(148,000)(c) (148,000)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Stockholders' Equity............................. 1,646,030 (2,067,256) 4,740,585 4,319,359
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity............. 8,917,802 26,274,569 4,274,145 39,466,516
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.
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RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
RYKA KPR Adjustments Combined
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales.............................................. 7,258,175 25,133,737 32,391,912
Other Revenue.......................................... --
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total Revenues......................................... 7,258,175 25,133,737 32,391,912
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of Goods Sold.............................. 5,105,162 19,965,114 25,070,276
Operating Expenses............................... 2,292,706 6,269,386 (50,000)(f)
(23,750)(g)
257,500 (h) 8,745,842
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total Costs and Expenses.................... 7,397,868 26,234,500 183,750 33,816,118
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Income (Loss) before other expenses.................... (139,693) 1,100,763 1,424,206
Other Expenses, net.................................... 184,232 684,961 23,750 (g)
140,000 (d) 1,032,943
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Income/Loss before equity in loss of RYKA.............. (323,925) 1,785,724 2,457,149
Equity in Net Loss of RYKA............................. -- 87,129 (87,129)(e) --
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Income/Loss before Provision for Taxes................. (323,925) (1,872,853) (2,457,149)
Provisions for Income Taxes............................ -- -- -- --
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Net Income (Loss)...................................... (323,925) (1,872,853) (2,457,149)
========== ========== =========== ===========
Net Loss per Share..................................... (.01) (0.24)
========== ===========
Number of Shares Outstanding prior to Reorganization... 59,135,326
==========
Number of Shares Outstanding after Reorganization...... 10,418,353
===========
</TABLE>
Note: Historical per share data has not been presented for KPR as this
information is not meaningful.
See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
RYKA KPR Adjustments Combined
------------ ------------ --------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales........................................ $ 10,194,675 $ 47,340,450 (2,388,743)(g) $ 55,146,382
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of good sold............................ 7,199,572 37,857,455 (2,149,868)(g) 42,907,159
Operating Expenses............................ 4,591,682 8,600,191 (317,000)(f)
515,000 (h)
(47,500)(g) 13,342,373
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Total Costs and Expenses................... 11,791,254 46,457,646 56,249,532
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Income (Loss) before other expenses.............. (1,596,579) 882,804 (1,103,150)
Other Expenses, Net.............................. 283,178 1,027,143 280,000 (d)
47,500 (g) 1,637,821
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Income(Loss) before equity in loss of RYKA....... (1,879,757) (144,339) (2,740,971)
Equity in Net Loss of RYKA....................... -- 518,491 (519,491)(e) --
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Income(Loss) before provision for taxes.......... (1,879,757) (662,830) (2,740,971)
Provisions for Income Taxes...................... -- 81,483 -- 81,483
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Net Income (Loss)................................ $ (1,879,757) (744,313) (2,821,454)
============ ============ ============= ============
Net Loss per Share............................... (.04) $ (0.27)
============ ============
Number of Shares Outstanding prior to
Reorganization................................ 56,635,326
============
Number of Shares Outstanding after
Reorganization................................ 10,418,353
============
</TABLE>
Note: Historical per share data has not been presented for KPR as this
information is not meaningful.
See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA AND THE KPR COMPANIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET ADJUSTMENTS JUNE 30, 1997
(a) To eliminate the amount due to RYKA from the KPR Companies.
(b) To eliminate the subordinated note payable by RYKA to the KPR Companies
in the amount of $466,440.
(c) To record the reverse acquisition entries based on a purchase price of
$6,386,615 computed as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
number of RYKA shares outstanding....................................... 59,135, 326 shares
fair value per share as determined by an independent valuation.......... x $0.15*
percentage of RYKA not already owed by MR............................... x 72%
----------------------
$ 6,386,615
</TABLE>
Above share and per share amounts do not give effect for the proposed
1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split.
-----------------------------
*This amount is discounted 25% from the current trading value of RYKA
stock for the following reasons:
1. Recent purchases of large blocks of RYKA common stock sold at a
25% discount from the trading price of the stock.
2. The shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganization
also represents a large block of RYKA stock.
-----------------------------
(1) eliminates KPR investment in RYKA (404,496);
(2) records identified intangible assets (patents and trademarks) of
RYKA which were valued by an independent valuation. Amount
recorded is limited to the percentage RYKA was not already owned
by KPR;
(3) records goodwill of 3,501,473;
(4) eliminates RYKA's Historical Accumulated deficit;
(5) eliminates KPR Common Stock;
(6) creates treasury shares due to RYKA's acquisition of KPR, which
owns RYKA shares. Treasury shares are valued at KPR's original
cost;
(7) eliminates KPR treasury shares;
(8) records issuance of shares to Rubin (163,381,720 shares
multiplied by $.01 par value = $1,633,817); and
----------
(9) records adjustment to Additional Paid in capital for above.
(i) To record the effects of the resolution of the contingency surrounding
the issuance of contingent stock purchase warrants to athletes endorsing
KPR products. Such stock purchase warrants will be issued with the
exercise price equal to the market value of the stock immediately after
the Reorganization. An independent valuation concludes that the value of
such warrants, issued to non-employees is $430,000. Such amount will be
--------
included in the results of operations of RYKA at the time they are
issued.
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PRO FORMA STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS ADJUSTMENTS
(d) Upon the consummation of the transaction, the subordinated shareholder's
advance will no longer be non interest bearing, but will bear interest
at the prime lending rate. This adjustment records such interest at
8.375%. A variance of 1/8% in the rate used would increase or decrease
this adjustment by approximately $4,400.
(e) To eliminate the equity in the net loss of RYKA which had been recorded
by KPR Companies as a result of its equity ownership of RYKA.
(f) To give effect to the terms of a new employment agreement with Mr.
Rubin, pursuant to which Mr. Rubin's base annual compensation is reduced
to $350,000 (includes services to both KPR and RYKA)
(g) To eliminate intercompany transactions.
(h) To record the effect of the amortization expense related to the Goodwill
that was recorded in relation to the reverse acquisition ($3,445,081
over 10 years). Also to record amortization of intangibles ($1,7000,000
over 10 years). RYKA's accounting policy regarding Goodwill will be as
follows: The cost of Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over
ten years. The realizability of goodwill is evaluated periodically as
events or circumstances indicate a possible inability to recover their
carrying amount. Such evaluation is based on various analyses, including
undiscounted cash flow and profitability projections that incorporate,
as applicable, the impact on existing company businesses.
The analyses necessarily involve significant management judgment.
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<PAGE>
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF RYKA
The following discussion of RYKA's historical results of operations
and of its liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with
RYKA's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Proxy Statement.
General
RYKA has not had a single profitable fiscal year since its inception
and incurred losses of approximately $80,000 and $324,000 for the three months
and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively. In addition, RYKA had an
accumulated deficit of approximately $20,052,166 and stockholders' equity of
approximately $1,646,030 at June 30, 1997.
Reorganization. On September 26, 1996, RYKA entered into the
Reorganization Agreement. Although the Reorganization was originally scheduled
to close by December 31, 1996, due to recent events discussed herein, the
completion of the Reorganization has been delayed. As discussed above, RYKA
expects the Reorganization to become effective by the end of 1997, although the
consummation of the Reorganization is subject to a number of conditions,
including but not limited to, approval by the stockholders of RYKA, and certain
required consents, including the consent of RYKA's and the KPR Companies'
current bank. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Reorganization will
be consummated. In the event that the Reorganization is not consummated, or
further delayed, RYKA may be required to sell additional equity and/or debt to
continue the operations of RYKA. Further, upon completion of the Reorganization,
RYKA may sell additional equity and/or debt in order to support future
operations.
Recent Events. On August 15, 1996, RYKA entered into a new credit
facility with a bank (the "Credit Facility"). Concurrently with RYKA, the KPR
Companies entered into a new credit facility with the same bank. On November 8,
1996, the bank notified the KPR Companies that the KPR Companies were in default
of certain financial covenants. At the time of the KPR Companies' default,
RYKA's credit facility was not cross-defaulted with the KPR Companies' agreement
and RYKA was in compliance with its own financial covenants. Accordingly, RYKA
was not in default of its loan with the bank.
As a result of the KPR Companies' default, on February 7, 1997, the
KPR Companies' entered into a forbearance agreement regarding its credit
facility pursuant to which, among other things, the bank agreed not to pursue
its remedies under the credit facility until the earlier of April 18, 1997 (as
amended) or an event of default (as defined), established new financial
covenants and provided for a termination date of April 18, 1997 (as amended).
Also on February 7, 1997, in conjunction with the KPR Companies forbearance
agreement, RYKA entered into an amendment to its credit facility that provided
for, among other things, a similar termination date of April 18, 1997 (as
amended) for RYKA's credit facility.
As of June 4, 1997, the bank agreed to extend both RYKA's and the KPR
Companies' credit facilities to November 30, 1997 or an event of default (as
defined). At June 30, 1997, RYKA was not in compliance with certain financial
ratios under its credit facility constituting events of default. On August 14,
1997, RYKA obtained modifications to its credit agreement to cure these events
of default. Under its amended agreement, RYKA may borrow under its revolving
credit facility up to the lesser of $4,500,000 or its borrowing base which is
defined as 80% of eligible accounts receivable plus 60% of inventory nine-months
old or more current. Interest on its borrowing is payable at the bank's prime
rate plus 3 1/2%. RYKA is also required to maintain certain receivables turnover
ratios. RYKA's credit facility is guaranteed by Michael Rubin and certain
entities owned by Michael Rubin and is cross-defaulted with the KPR Companies'
agreement with the bank.
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<PAGE>
In addition to their negotiations with their existing bank, RYKA and
the KPR Companies have been in discussions with certain other financial
institutions to obtain a new credit facility and with certain investors to
obtain equity and/or subordinated debt. On April 21, 1997, RYKA sold to certain
investors 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of
$750,000. The proceeds of this sale were used by RYKA to repay $385,000 of the
$851,000 subordinated loan from the KPR Companies. The remaining proceeds were
used to open $810,000 letters of credit for the benefit of the KPR Companies.
During the first week of November, 1997, it came to the attention of
RYKA that the KPR Companies had violated certain covenants of the forbearance
agreement with their lender relating to the total amount of allowable closeout
inventory and in-transit inventory. The lender has agreed to forbear on these
covenant violations provided that the KPR Companies reduce the amount of the
over-advances relating to these violations by November 14, 1997, reduce the
amount of its closeout inventory to a level acceptable to the lender by November
19, 1997 and make certain payments to the lender if the credit facility is not
repaid by November 22, 1997 or November 30, 1997.
RYKA and the KPR Companies have received a commitment letter from a new
lender that RYKA believes will enable RYKA and the KPR Companies to repay their
current bank in a timely manner, finance their operations and complete the
proposed Reorganization. If however, RYKA is unable to consummate the financing
contemplated by the commitment letter or obtain a new credit facility and/or
additional equity and/or subordinated debt financing, there is no assurance that
RYKA will be able to continue operations. Further, there is no assurance that if
RYKA is able to obtain such financing, it will be on terms satisfactory for
RYKA. Moreover, given the dependence of RYKA on certain support provided by the
KPR Companies, including, but not limited to, financial support, administrative
support, warehousing and office rental, the KPR Companies' ability to obtain
continued financing or additional financing for its operations could
significantly adversely impact the ability of RYKA to continue in business
independent of the KPR Companies.
As a result of the issues arising in connection with RYKA's credit
facility with its existing bank, the completion of RYKA's audited financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 1996 was delayed, and RYKA was unable
to file timely its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996 or its Quarterly Report of Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997.
RYKA filed such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q on June 30, 1997 and July 17, 1997,
respectively.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
relative percentages that certain items in RYKA's Consolidated Statements of
Operations bear to net sales:
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Six Months
Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales........................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold /(1)/............................ 70.3% 70.9% 70.6% 95.1% 71.1%
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Gross profit........................................ 29.7% 29.1% 29.4% 4.9% 28.9%
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses /(2)/...... 11.3 16.6 12.2 27.4 10.8
Sales and marketing expenses................... 16.2 21.5 19.8 23.9 16.3
Research and development expenses............. 4.1 14.0 6.6 4.8 1.4
Contingent warrant expenses.................... -- 2.5 5.0 -- --
Special charges................................ -- -- 1.5 5.0 --
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Total operating expenses.................... 31.6% 54.6% 45.1% 61.1% 28.5%
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Operating income (loss)............................. (1.9)% (25.5)% (15.7)% (55.2)% 1.8%
Other expense, net.................................. 2.5% 2.7% 2.8% 14.8% 5.0%
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Net loss before extraordinary gain.................. (4.4)% (28.2)% (18.5)% (70.0)% (3.2)%
Extraordinary item - forgiveness of debt............ -- -- -- 21.9 --
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Net loss............................................ (4.4)% (28.2)% (18.5)% (48.1)% (3.2)%
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(1) Includes Inventory write down in 1995 to lower of cost or market of
$568,000.
(2) Includes provision for losses on doubtful accounts.
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 as Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1996.
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Net sales. Net sales increased by $4,304,556, or 145.7%, from
$2,953,619 for the six months period ended June 30, 1996 to $7,258,175 for the
six months ended June 30, 1997. The increases in net sales were due primarily to
(i) the shipment of the fall 1997 product line during the second quarter of 1997
as compared to the shipment of the fall 1996 product line which was not shipped
until the third quarter of
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1996, as a result of improvements in the production time table, (ii) the hiring
of manufacturers representatives covering the whole United States and (iii) the
continuous expansion of relationships established during the fall of 1996 with
major footwear retailers in women's athletic footwear market. Given the early
shipment of the fall 1997 product line in the second quarter of 1997, RYKA does
not expect as dramatic an increase in net sales in the third quarter of 1997 as
in the second quarter of 1997.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased by $3,009,385 or
143.6%, from $2,095,777 for the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 to
$5,105,162 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. Gross profit margin remained
relatively flat for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 at 29.1% and
29.7%, respectively.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses increased by $331,274, or 67.8%, from $488,933 for the six month period
ended June 30, 1996 to $820,207 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This
increase was primarily due to (i) the increases in payroll costs of
approximately $102,000 resulting from growth in back office expenses necessary
to support the overall growth of business and in preparation for merger with
KPR, (ii) increases in bank fees and professional fees of approximately $116,000
associated with negotiating and entering into the amended Credit Facility with
RYKA's existing lender, with amending RYKA's prior year financial statements and
with preliminary examinations done by potential replacement lenders for which no
deal was consummated and (iii) an increase in bad debt writeoffs of
approximately $110,000.
Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses increased
by $540,798, or 85.4%, from $633,889 for the six month period ended June 30,
1996 to $1,174,687 for the six months ended June 30, 1 997. This increase was
due primarily to (i) increases in sales commissions of approximately $190,000
directly related to the increases in sales achieved over the corresponding
periods in 1996, (ii) increases in promotion expenses of approximately $106,000,
(iii) the implementation of a vendor supported marketing (VSM) program
co-sponsored by RYKA and a major women's athletic footwear retailer of
approximately $150,000, (iv) increases in sales\administrative expenses (i.e.
travel, sales meetings) and (v) an increase in distribution/warehousing expenses
of approximately $120,000 related to the increase in sales volume and increases
in inventory levels over the corresponding periods in 1996.
Research and development. Research and development decreased by
$116,030, or 28.0%, from $413,842 for the six month period ended June 30, 1996
to $297,812 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This decrease was primarily
due to the savings achieved by employing in-house designers during the six
months ended June 30, 1997 compared to engaging outside consultants on a project
basis during the corresponding period in 1996, offset by increases in travel and
entertainment expense related to the new employees and their travel to the Far
East to develop product and monitor their production.
Contingent warrant compensation. Contingent warrant and compensation
expense for the six month period ended June 30, 1996 of $74,430 relates to a
non-cash charge for the vesting of 310,310 Contingent Stock Purchase Warrants
("Contingent Warrants") issued to MR Acquisitions in July 1995 in connection
with the Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") between RYKA and MR
Acquisitions. Pursuant to the Agreement, RYKA issued a Contingent Warrant to
purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.01 per
share. Pursuant to the terms of the Contingent Warrant, if at any time within
one year of the issuance of the Contingent Warrant (July 31, 1996), RYKA issued
a number of shares of Common Stock which resulted in RYKA having in excess of
50,000,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, provided that any such
shares above such 50,000,000 were issued for the purpose of (a) inducing a
lender to make a loan or loans to RYKA, or (b) in connection with an infusion of
capital to RYKA, or (c) settlement of debts with RYKA's creditors, or (d) a
combination thereof, then upon the occurrence of such stock issuance, for every
ten (10) additional shares of Common
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Stock which were issued, four (4) shares would vest under the Contingent
Warrant. During the three months ended June 30, 1996, 775,326 shares were issued
by RYKA, thereby resulting in the vesting of an additional 310,310 shares under
the Contingent Warrant. Under accounting rules governing the issuance of
warrants, the charge is equal to the difference between the exercise price of
$.01 per share and the fair market value of the stock at the time that the
contingency is satisfied.
Other expenses, net. Other expenses net increased by $103,778, or
129.0%, from $80,454 for the six month period ended June 30, 1996 to $184,232
for the six months ended June 30, 1997. The increases were primarily due to
increases in interest expense as a result of increased borrowings necessary to
support higher accounts receivable and inventory levels over the corresponding
periods in 1996.
Year Ended December 31, 1996 as Compared to the Year Ended December
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Net sales. Net sales increased by $2,580,417, or 33.9% , from
$7,614,258 for 1995 to $10,194,675 for 1996. This increase in net sales was
primarily due to (i) increased sales in the third quarter of 1996 as a result of
improvements in the design and development of RYKA's fall product line, (ii) the
hiring of manufacturers' representatives, experienced in the athletic footwear
industry, covering the entire United States and (iii) the re-establishment of
relationships with major retailers in the women's athletic footwear market.
Cost of goods sold. During 1995, the Company took a charge of
$586,000 to record inventory at the lower of cost or market. Costs of goods sold
before this inventory write-down increased by $617,902, or 9.4%, from $6,581,670
for 1995 to $7,199,572 for 1996. The overall gross profit margin, exclusive of
this write- down, expressed as a percentage of net sales increased by 17.2%,
from 12.7% for 1995 to 29.4% for 1996. The increase in gross profit for 1996 was
primarily due to (i) the impact of an improved product line sold for Fall 1996
at greatly improved gross margins, (ii) the more timely delivery schedule of
product to retailers in 1996, thus eliminating certain incentive discounts which
were required to be offered to customers in 1995 and (iii) the improvement of
the financial position of the Company in 1996. During the first seven months of
1995, RYKA was under extreme financial pressures. As a result, the Company was
required to sell substantial amounts of inventory at significant losses or no
profit in order to raise cash for operations. The negative impact on gross
profit for the first two quarters of 1995 adversely affected the overall gross
profit for the year.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses, including the provision for losses on doubtful accounts, decreased by
$823,893, or 39.9%, from $2,065,553 for 1995 to $1,241,660 for 1996. This
decrease was due primarily to (i) a decrease in 1996 in the Company's provision
for estimated bad debts of approximately $345,000, (ii) a decrease in factoring
commissions of approximately $65,000, (iii) a decrease of approximately $133,000
in consulting fees incurred in 1995 in connection with the hiring of interim
management, (iv) a decrease in legal expense of approximately $70,000 and (v) a
decrease in other general and administrative expenses for 1995 which included
approximately $40,000 in legal fees incurred in connection with a failed attempt
to raise capital from investors and approximately $33,000 in trademark and
licensing fees incurred in connection with the dissolution of RYKA GMBH in
Germany which formerly held the trademark of RYKA.
Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses increased
by $210,985, or 11.7%, from $1,803,686 for 1995 to $2,014,671 for 1996. This
increase was due to (i) an increase in trade show expenses of approximately
$245,000 related to RYKA's attendance at the NSGA trade show in July 1996,
a show not attended by RYKA in 1995, as well as an increase in expenditures at
the Supershow in February 1996 compared to 1995 and (ii) an increase in
commissions of approximately $50,000 due to the increase in sales from 1995 to
1996, offset, in part, by a decrease in payroll and payroll related expenses of
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approximately $40,000 and a decrease in international point of purchase
promotional items of $60,000. For 1996, sales commissions paid to sales
representatives was 2.9% of net sales compared to 3.3% of net sales for 1995.
The effective decrease in the commission rate was the result of lower commission
rates paid in connection with larger, key accounts.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses
increased by $311,376, or 86.6%, from $359,646 in 1995 to $671,022 in 1996. This
increase reflects a continuing effort by management to improve the Company's
product line. The increase is comprised of (i) an increase in salaries and
consulting fees of approximately $200,000; (ii) an increase in travel and
entertainment of approximately $75,000 related to expenses incurred in
connection with trips by production and development personnel to China to
develop and supervise production; and (iii) an increase in sample costs of
approximately $40,000.
Contingent warrant compensation. Contingent warrant compensation of
$511,614 relates to a non-cash charge for the vesting of 2,131,730 shares of
Common Stock issuable pursuant to a contingent stock purchase warrant
("Contingent Warrant") issued to MR Acquisitions. In July 1995, in connection
with the transactions with MR Acquisitions, the Company issued the Contingent
Warrant to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price
of $.01 per share. Pursuant to the terms of the Contingent Warrant, if at any
time within one year of its issuance, July 31, 1996, the Company issued a number
of shares of Common Stock which resulted in the Company having in excess of
50,000,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, provided that any such
shares above such 50,000,000 were issued for the purpose of (i) inducing a
lender to make loans to the Company, (ii) in connection with an infusion of
capital to the Company, (iii) a settlement of debts with the Company's creditors
or (iv) a combination thereof, then upon the occurrence of such stock issuance,
four shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Contingent Warrant would
vest for every ten additional shares issued. Under accounting rules governing
the issuance of warrants, the charge is equal to the difference between the
exercise price of $0.01 and the fair market value at the time the contingency is
satisfied.
Special charges. Special charges increased by $284,895, or 75.1%,
from $379,434 incurred in 1995 to $664,329 in 1996. The special charges incurred
in 1996 related to the "Partners Share Success" Equity Incentive Plan. The
purpose of this program was to provide an ownership interest in the Company
through the grant of equity incentives to retail sales personnel and store
management of the Company's customers. As a result of the proposed
Reorganization between RYKA and the KPR Companies, the Company decided to
terminate this plan prior to the issuance of any shares and write off $152,715
of administrative costs related to this program. In 1995, special charges were
incurred in connection with the bank financing portion of the transactions with
MR Acquisitions and the related closing of the Massachusetts facility and
relocation of operations to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Other (income) expense, net. Other (income) expense, net, decreased
by $834,824, or 74.7%, from $1,118,002 for 1995 to $283,178 for 1996. This
decrease was primarily attributable to a write-off of $783,289 associated with
the termination of the proposed merger with L.A. Gear, Inc. in 1995 and a
decrease in interest expense of $126,996, or 36.5%, from $348,169 for 1995 to
$221,173 for 1996. The decrease in interest expense was a result of additional
capital funds raised by the Company in July 1995, as well as in the second
quarter of 1996. In connection with the financing transaction with MR
Acquisitions, the Company established a line of credit with interest at the
prime rate plus one percent. This line of credit was subsequently refinanced
with a new lender at similar rates. The Company's previous financing arrangement
provided for inventory financing at effective interest rates in excess of 20%.
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1994.
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Net sales. Net sales decreased by $8,639,241, or 53.2%, from
$16,253,499 for 1994 to $7,614,258 for 1995. The decrease in net sales was due
to several factors which continued to affect sales throughout 1995. First,
uncertainty as to RYKA's future continued operations after the termination of
the proposed L.A. Gear merger adversely affected net sales. Second, many
customers, including RYKA's largest customer in 1994, did not place their
planned orders for Fall or "back to school" product due to a combination of
customer apprehension and the fact that the fall goods, traditionally shipped
towards the end of June or the beginning of July, were not available for
delivery to retailers until the middle of September through the end of the year.
Further, many customers either canceled their orders that had been placed or
were given additional discounts and extended terms, both of which adversely
impacted net sales. Third, during the first seven months of 1995, RYKA sold
product at large discounts in order to generate cash to continue to fund RYKA's
operations. As a result of RYKA's financial condition and Pro-Specs' termination
of its production financing, RYKA was unable to obtain additional product from
its suppliers in a timely manner for the fall 1995 season. Due to the delay of
the delivery of the fall product, RYKA would not have been able to sell its
product at full margin. As a result, RYKA negotiated reductions in its purchase
commitments for the originally scheduled production for the fall 1995. Fourth,
the athletic footwear industry was still experiencing sluggishness in 1995 and
the volume of off-price product continued at high levels. Fifth, the women's
athletic footwear category was becoming increasingly competitive with larger
vendors increasing their focus in this area thereby increasing the need to
provide additional discounts.
Costs of goods sold. Cost of goods sold decreased $4,232,090, or
37.1%, from $11,399,760 for 1994 to $7,167,670 for 1995 principally as a result
of the decrease in sales. The overall gross profit on net sales decreased by
24.0% from 28.9% in 1994 to 4.9% in 1995. This decrease reflected the inventory
markdown of $586,000 in 1995 and RYKA's need to liquidate inventory in the first
half of 1995. The negative impact on gross profit for the first two quarters of
1995 adversely affected the overall gross profit for the year. The following
table sets forth certain information relating to RYKA's gross profit (loss) for
each quarter of 1995.
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<CAPTION>
Quarter Ended in 1995
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December 31,
March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 1995
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales........................... $4,135 $1,484 $1,300 $ 619 $7,538
Cost of sales....................... 3,975 1,800 927 466 7,168
Gross profit........................ 160 (316) 373 153 370
Gross profit (loss) percentage...... 3.9% (21.3) % 28.7% 24.7% 4.9%
</TABLE>
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses, including the provision for losses on doubtful accounts, increased by
$329,865, or 19.0%, from $1,735,688 for 1994 to $2,065,553 for 1995. This
increase was primarily the result of (i) an increase in insurance expense due
primarily to directors and officers liability insurance for new directors and
coverage for former directors; (ii) an increase in travel expenses; (iii)
significant increase in bad debts from $130,000 for 1994 to $359,388 for 1995;
and (iv) an increase in consulting fees in connection with the hiring of interim
management until a permanent management team was hired. These increases were
offset, in part, by a decrease in factor commissions due to the termination of
RYKA's relationship with its factor. As a percentage of sales, general and
administrative expenses increased significantly as many expenses remained
relatively constant. Provisions for losses on doubtful accounts accounted for
4.7% of sales in 1995 compared with 0.8% of sales in 1994
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due, in part, to the fact that net sales in 1995 were extremely low as a result
of the difficulties that RYKA experienced.
Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses decreased
by $800,591, or 30.7%, from $2,604,277 for 1994 to $1,803,686 for 1995. However,
sales and marketing expenses expressed as a percentage of net sales increased
from 16.3% for 1994 to 23.9% for 1995. The dollar in sales and marketing
expenses decrease was primarily due to a reduction in sales commissions of
approximately $426,800, or 63.2%, from 1994 to 1995. The reduction in sales
commissions was proportionally greater than the decrease in net sales of 53.0%.
Sales commissions expressed as a percentage of net sales decreased from 4.2% for
1994 to 3.3% for 1995. The reduction in sales commission was the result of
reduced commission rates and a greater proportion of house accounts sold by
Company management at no commission. The decrease in sales and marketing
expenses was also due to a reduction in promotional expenses such as clothing
giveaways and promotional allowances granted to retailers, a reduction in staff
salary and related expenses, and a decrease in expenses related to trade shows.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses
increased by $133,375, or 58.9%, from $226,271 in 1994 to $359,646 in 1995. This
increase was attributable primarily to an increase in payroll and
consultant-related costs, offset, in part, by a reduction in sample costs. The
consultant-related costs were incurred in connection with the hiring of
designers to design and develop the fall 1996 line. In addition, RYKA engaged
the services of the former Vice President of Production on a consulting basis.
Special charges. Special charges in 1995 were incurred in connection
with the bank financing as part of the transaction with MR Acquisitions and the
related closing of RYKA's Massachusetts facility and relocation of operations to
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. These expenses included transaction costs,
termination of a significant portion of personnel prior to the financing,
temporary housing for certain relocated personnel, recruitment of new management
and personnel and costs associated with moving, start up of new operations and
winding down of prior operations.
Other expense, net. Other (income) expense, net, increased $319,084,
or 39.9%, from $798,918 for 1994 to $1,118,002 for 1995. This increase was due
to (i) merger related costs of $783,289 incurred in 1995 in connection with the
failed merger with L.A. Gear, (ii) a reduction in interest expense of $457,103,
or 56.8%, from $805,272 for 1994 to $348,169 for 1995, due to the termination
and settlement with Pro-Spec's, and (iii) the capital infusion resulting from
the consummation of the financing with MR Acquisitions.
Extraordinary item. The extraordinary item of approximately
$1,650,256 in 1995 related to gain on settlements with both secured and
unsecured creditors in connection with the financing with MR Acquisitions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Through July 31, 1995, RYKA continued to experience a critical
shortage of cash. On July 31, 1995, RYKA consummated a financing agreement with
MR Acquisitions, pursuant to which MR Acquisitions provided or arranged to
provide RYKA with up to $8,000,000 of new financing in the form of (i) a
$1,000,000 equity and subordinated debt investment by MR Acquisitions and KPR,
an affiliate of MR Acquisitions, (ii) a $2,000,000 letter of credit facility
from KPR, (iii) a $4,000,000 revolving credit facility with a bank, and (iv) a
$1,000,000 equity investment through the Private Placement of Common Stock with
certain investors. Prior to consummating the financing with MR Acquisitions,
RYKA had a nominal cash balance and a working capital deficiency of
approximately $2,300,000.
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As a result of consummating the financing with MR Acquisitions, RYKA
received proceeds from the sale of Common Stock and warrants and subordinated
notes aggregating approximately $1,750,000 net of transaction related costs.
Additionally, secured and unsecured creditors forgave certain indebtedness
resulting in a gain of approximately $1,650,000. The financing with MR
Acquisitions resulted in an increase in working capital of approximately
$3,600,000, so that RYKA's working capital deficiency of approximately
$2,300,000 was converted to positive working capital of approximately $1,300,000
at July 31, 1995.
As of June 30, 1997, RYKA's working capital was $1,355,855. The level
of working capital maintained during the six months ended June 30, 1997 relates
primarily to the proceeds remaining from the 1996 Private Placement which
totaled $2,500,000.
On August 15, 1996, RYKA entered into a credit facility with a lender
which replaced RYKA's prior credit facility. The new credit facility initially
had a term of one year and increases the amount that RYKA can borrow to
$4,500,000 based upon certain advance ratios with interest at prime plus 0.25%.
Concurrently with RYKA, the KPR Companies closed a new credit facility with the
same lender. At June 30, 1997, RYKA owed a total of $3,223,494 under its credit
facility with the bank, RYKA's only lender.
On November 8, 1996, RYKA's and the KPR Companies' bank notified
them that the KPR Companies were in default of certain financial covenants,
specifically the debt to net worth ratio (which was required to be 5.50:1.0 and
actually was 8.90:1.0 at September 30, 1997) and required tangible net worth
(which was required to be at least $850,000 at September 30, 1997 and actually
was $156,438 at such date), and certain provisions relating to financial
information, specifically improper recognition of revenue and related expenses.
On November 8, 1997, at the time of the KPR Companies' default, RYKA's credit
facility was not cross-defaulted with the KPR Companies' agreement and RYKA was
in compliance with its own financial covenants. Accordingly, RYKA was not in
default of its loan with the bank.
As a result of the KPR Companies' default, on February 7, 1997, the
KPR Companies entered into a forbearance agreement regarding its credit facility
pursuant to which, among other things, the bank agreed not to pursue its
remedies under the credit facility until the earlier of April 18, 1997 (as
amended) or an event of default (as defined), established new financial
covenants and provided for a termination date of April 18, 1997 (as amended).
Also on February 7, 1997, in conjunction with the KPR Companies' forbearance
agreement, RYKA entered into an amendment to its credit facility that provided
for, among other things, a similar termination date of April 18, 1997 (as
amended) for RYKA's credit facility.
As of June 4, 1997, the bank agreed to extend both RYKA's and the KPR
Companies' credit facilities to November 30, 1997 or an event of default (as
defined). At June 30, 1997, RYKA was not in compliance with certain financial
ratios under its credit facility constituting events of default. On August 14,
1997, RYKA obtained modifications to its credit agreement to cure these events
of default. Under its amended agreement, RYKA may borrow under its revolving
credit facility up to the lesser of $4,500,000 or its borrowing base which is
defined as 80% of eligible accounts receivable plus 60% of inventory nine-months
old or more current. Interest on its borrowing is payable at the bank's prime
rate plus 3 1/2%. RYKA is also required to maintain certain receivables turnover
ratios. RYKA's credit facility is guaranteed by Michael Rubin and certain
entities owned by Michael Rubin and is cross-defaulted with KPR's agreement with
the bank.
To date, RYKA continues to produce negative cash flow from operating
activities. RYKA used $1,206,596 in cash flow from operating activities for the
six months ended June 30, 1996 as compared to $1,899,473 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997.
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On April 21, 1997, RYKA sold to certain investors 2,500,000 shares of
Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $750,000. The proceeds of this
sale were used by RYKA to repay $385,000 of the $851,000 subordinated loan from
the KPR Companies. The remaining proceeds from this sale were used by RYKA to
open $810,000 in letters of credit for the benefit of the KPR Companies. RYKA is
repaying a portion of the subordinated loan to the KPR Companies and is opening
letters of credit on behalf of the KPR Companies in order to allow the KPR
Companies to obtain sufficient financing for its operations until the proposed
acquisition of the KPR Companies can be completed and a new credit facility for
the combined companies can be negotiated.
Effective April 1, 1997, RYKA negotiated 60-day payment terms with
two of its major suppliers for up to an aggregate of $1,500,000 in purchases at
an annual interest rate of 12.0%. Previously, terms with these suppliers
required payment upon shipment of these goods.
During the first week of November, 1997, it came to the attention of
RYKA that the KPR Companies had violated certain covenants of the forbearance
agreement with their primary lender relating to the total amount of allowable
closeout inventory and in-transit inventory. The primary lender has agreed to
forbear on these covenant violations provided that the KPR Companies reduce the
amount of the over-advances relating to these violations by November 14, 1997,
reduce the amount of its closeout inventory to a level acceptable to the lender
by November 19, 1997 and make certain payments to the lender if the credit
facility is not repaid by November 22, 1997 or November 30, 1997. Though RYKA's
credit facility is cross-defaulted with the KPR Companies' credit facility,
RYKA's lender has not declared RYKA's credit facility in default though the
lender still has the authority to do so.
RYKA believes that its existing credit facility, together
with the additional cash flow from the payment terms from its suppliers, will
provide RYKA with sufficient resources through November 30, 1997. In addition,
RYKA and the KPR Companies have received a commitment letter from a new lender,
which provides for a $5,000,000 facility for RYKA and a $20,000,000 facility for
the KPR Companies both at an interest rate of prime plus 1/2%, that RYKA
believes will enable RYKA and the KPR Companies to repay their current bank
in a timely manner, finance their operations and complete the proposed
Reorganization. The commitment requires certain conditions be met by RYKA and
the KPR Companies. These conditions include, among other items, that RYKA and
the KPR Companies have, at loan closing, a minimum of $1,500,000 in the
aggregate in unused but available borrowing capacity under the terms of the new
credit facility. Management of RYKA and the KPR Companies believe that they will
be able to fulfill this and the other requirements.
If however, RYKA is unable by November 30, 1997 to consummate the
financing contemplated by the commitment letter, to obtain a new credit facility
and/or additional equity and/or subordinated debt financing or extend their
credit facilities, there is no assurance that RYKA will be able to continue
operations and RYKA will consider the need to postpone or cancel the Annual
Meeting, to supplement these proxy materials and/or to resolicit its
stockholders. There is no assurance that if RYKA is able to obtain such
financing, it will be on terms satisfactory for RYKA. Moreover, given the
dependence of RYKA on certain support provided by the KPR Companies, including,
but not limited to, financial support, administrative support, warehousing and
office rental, the KPR Companies' ability to obtain continued financing or
additional financing for its operations could significantly adversely impact the
ability of RYKA to continue in business independent of the KPR Companies.
Even if RYKA were able to obtain the financing discussed above or
obtain alternative financing, RYKA may be required to raise additional equity
and/or subordinated debt. However, no assurance can be given that RYKA will be
successful in raising additional capital, if necessary. Further, there can be no
assurance that RYKA will achieve profitability or a positive cash flow even with
sufficient capital resources.
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New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings
Per Share." This statement, which clarifies and supersedes the current
authoritative accounting literature regarding the computation and disclosure of
earnings per share, is effective for interim and annual periods ending after
December 15, 1997 and may not be applied earlier. RYKA does not expect adoption
of this statement to result in significant changes to RYKA's calculation or
presentation of loss for common stockholders per common share.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." This statement, which establishes standards for reporting and
disclosure of comprehensive income, is effective for interim and annual periods
beginning after December 15, 1997, although earlier adoption is permitted.
Reclassification of financial information for earlier periods presented for
comparative purposes is required under SFAS No. 130. As this statement only
requires additional disclosures in RYKA's consolidated financial statements, its
adoption will not have any impact on RYKA's consolidated financial position or
results of operations. RYKA expects to adopt SFAS No. 130 effective January 1,
1998.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." This statement, which
establishes standards for the reporting of information about operating segments
and requires the reporting of selected information about operating segments in
interim and annual financial statements, is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1997, although earlier application is permitted.
Reclassification of segment information for earlier periods presented for
comparative purposes is required under SFAS No. 131. As this statement only
requires additional disclosures in the RYKA's financial statements, its adoption
will not have any impact on RYKA's consolidated financial position or results of
operations. RYKA expects to adopt SFAS No. 131 effective January 1, 1998.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE KPR COMPANIES
The following discussion of the KPR Companies' historical results of operations
and of their liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements of the KPR Companies and the related notes thereto
included elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. The KPR Companies are subject to
taxation under Subchapter S of the Code. As a result, the net income of the KPR
Companies, for federal and certain state income tax purposes, is reported by and
taxed directly to its sole stockholder rather than to the KPR Companies.
General
Historically, the business of the KPR Companies consisted principally of
purchases of manufacturers' closeout merchandise, overstocks and canceled
orders for resale to retailers. The KPR Companies purchased primarily athletic
footwear, apparel and accessories. In the second half of 1995, the KPR Companies
introduced into the marketplace Yukon footwear, their own value priced line of
quality and rugged outdoor and casual footwear for men, women and children. In
the fourth quarter of 1996, the KPR Companies acquired the Apex trademark, which
the KPR Companies introduced into the marketplace as a quality and value priced
alternative to higher priced athletic footwear brands. In addition, the KPR
Companies have begun to license the Yukon and Apex brand names in connection
with outerwear, activewear and headwear.
Because the purchases of closeout merchandise, overstocks and canceled orders
rely heavily on the availability of merchandise from manufacturers, the results
of operations of the KPR Companies may vary significantly from period to period.
While the KPR Companies have sought to reduce their dependence on the
availability of closeout merchandise by introducing the Yukon brand and
acquiring the Apex brand name, the KPR Companies do not have significant
experience in developing, manufacturing or marketing branded athletic and
outdoor footwear.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the relative
percentages that certain items bear to net sales:
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Six Months
Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales..................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold ........................... 79.4% 76.9% 80.0% 75.9% 80.5%
--------- -------------- ----------- --------------- --------------
Gross profit.................................. 20.6% 23.1% 20.0% 24.1% 19.5%
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Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses...... 14.7% 11.2% 10.4% 15.5% 7.6%
Sales and marketing expenses............. 8.4% 7.6% 7.0% 5.6% 9.8%
Research and development expenses....... 1.8% .9% .8% .6% --
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Total operating expenses.............. 24.9% 19.7% 18.2% 21.7% 17.4%
--------- -------------- ----------- --------------- --------------
Operating income (loss)............... (4.4)% 3.4% 1.8% 2.4% 17.4%
Other expense, net.................... 2.7% 2.4% 2.1% 1.7% .8%
Equity in net loss of RYKA............ (.3)% (1.3)% (1.1)% (.6)% --
--------- -------------- ----------- --------------- --------------
Income from continuing operations..... (7.4)% (.3)% (1.4)% .1% 1.3%
--------- -------------- ----------- --------------- --------------
Net income (loss)..................... (7.4)% (.3)% (1.4)% (.3)% 1.3%
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Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 as Compared to Six Months Ended June
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Net sales. Net sales increased by $6,897,851, or 37.8%, from
$18,235,886 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $25,133,737 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997. This increase in net sales was due primarily to an
increase of approximately $6,700,000 in net sales from the KPR Companies'
branded footwear products.
Cost of goods. Cost of goods sold increased by $5,948,145, or 42.4%,
from $14,016,969 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $19,965,114 for the
six months ended June 30, 1997. Overall gross profit decreased from 23.1% for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 to 20.6% for the six months ended June 30,
1997. This decrease in gross margin resulted primarily from a sluggish closeout
business experienced during the six months ended June 30, 1997 combined with a
decline in margins for the closeout business. Gross margins in the closeout
business declined to 18.4% for the six months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to
23.1% for the same period of the prior year. This decline, however, was
partially offset by higher margins for the KPR Companies' branded footwear
products.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses, excluding salary and bonus paid to Michael Rubin of $200,000 and
$163,654 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively,
increased $1,633,440, or 88.2%, from $1,851,883 for the six months ended June
30, 1996 to $3,685,323 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This increase was
primarily a result of (i) an increase in professional fees of approximately
$433,000 resulting from negotiating and obtaining the forbearance agreement with
KPR's primary lender and increased legal and accounting fees from the KPR
Companies' European operations, (ii) an increase in salaries and related
expenses of approximately $601,000 associated with increased back office
expenses to support a 38% increase in overall volume of business, (iii) an
increase in bank service charges of $105,388 associated with obtaining
forbearance agreement with the Company's primary lender, (iv) an increase in bad
debt expense of $103,886, (v) an increase in depreciation expense of
approximately $68,000 associated with additional equipment purchases made and
(vi) an increase in payroll-related expenses of the KPR Companies' European
operations of approximately $58,000.
Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses, excluding
commissions paid to Michael Rubin of $123,367 for the six months ended June 30,
1996, increased by $852,761, or 67.1%, from $1,270,247 for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 to $2,123,008 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This
increase was due to (i) an increase in trade show expenses of approximately
$263,000 is due to the KPR Companies' decision to maintain a major presence at
trade shows during 1997 to promote the KPR Companies' branded footwear products
business of Apex and Yukon, (ii) an increase in salaries and related expenses of
approximately $83,000 associated with increased sales volume, (iii) an increase
in samples expense of approximately $116,000 primarily due to the increase in
use of a national sales force to support the growing branded business and (iv)
an increase in selling expenses of the KPR Companies' European operations of
approximately $133,000.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses
increased approximately $307,000, or 198.7%, from $154,503 for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 to $461,055 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This
increase was due to the growth of the KPR Companies' branded footwear products
business during 1997, which resulted in a larger in house design staff needed to
support two full branded product lines.
Other expenses. Other expenses increased $246,795, or 56.3%, from
$438,166 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $684,961 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997. This increase was primarily the result of increased
interest expense related to higher debt levels maintained to support higher
production and inventory levels which was necessary to support sales growth.
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Year Ended December 31, 1996 as Compared to the Year Ended December
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Net sales. Net sales increased by $4,067,856, or 9.4%, from
$43,272,594 for 1995 to $47,340,450 for 1996. The increase in sales was
primarily due to an increase of approximately $9,800,000 from the KPR Companies'
branded footwear products. The increase in sales was offset in part by a
decrease in sales of approximately $5,700,000 in the KPR Companies' closeout
business due to the tentative financial condition of the KPR Companies during
1996 and the corresponding unavailability of closeout goods to purchase on terms
satisfactory to the KPR Companies.
Cost of goods. Cost of goods sold increased $5,004,274, or 15.2%,
from $32,853,181 for 1995 to $37,857,455 for 1996. Overall gross profit
decreased from 24% in 1995 to 20% in 1996. This decline in gross profit was
primarily due to declining margins from the closeout business. Specifically,
closeout inventory write downs taken in 1996 of approximately $1,200,000, a
majority of which related to closeout inventory purchased from one vendor which
turned out to be less marketable than the KPR Companies were led to believe at
the time of purchase, were taken to mark the inventory down to its net
realizable value and accounted for 2.6% of the decline in gross profit between
1995 and 1996.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses, excluding salary and bonus paid to Michael Rubin of $3,007,643 and
$390,192 in 1995 and 1996, respectively, increased by $847,086, or 22.8%, from
$3,709,272 for 1995 to $4,556,358 for 1996. This increase was due to (i) an
increase in professional fees of $187,000, (ii) an increase in salaries and
related expenses of $228,000 associated with increased back office expenses to
support growth of the KPR Companies' branded footwear products, (iii) an
increase in expenses from the KPR Companies' European operations of $310,000
primarily attributable to the 80% increase in sales for 1996 over 1995, (iv)
increase in travel and entertainment expenses of $90,000 and (v) an increase in
general administrative expenses of $97,000 such as telephone, outside labor,
building services. The decrease in salary and bonus paid to Mr. Rubin in 1996 as
compared to 1995 was due to the fact that the KPR Companies restructured Mr.
Rubin's compensation package in 1996 to conform to the terms of his proposed
employment agreement even though such agreement would not be effective until the
Reorganization is completed.
Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses, excluding
commissions paid to Michael Rubin of $642,726 and $176,808 in 1995 and 1996,
respectively, increased by $1,337,304, or 75.2%, from $1,778,709 for 1995 to
$3,116,013 for 1996. This increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in
advertising of $171,000 primarily attributable to the growth of the KPR
Companies' branded footwear products, (ii) an increase in trade show expenses of
$181,000 attributable to establishing a presence in the branded footwear
business during 1996, (iii) an increase in salaries and related expenses of
$93,000 primarily attributable to growth of the KPR Companies' branded footwear
products, (iv) an increase in sample freight of $175,000 also attributable to
growth of the KPR Companies' branded footwear products, (v) an increase in sales
and marketing expenses from the KPR Companies' European operations of $312,000
primarily attributable to the 80% increase in sales for 1996 over 1995 and (vi)
an increase in sales commissions of $265,000.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses
increased $98,567 or 37.6% from $262,253 in 1995 to $360,820 in 1996. This
increase was primarily due to an increase in salary and related expenses
associated with supporting two brands in 1996 versus one brand in 1995.
Year Ended December 31, 1995 as Compared to Year Ended December 31,
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1994.
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Net sales. Net sales increased by $16,679,129, or 62.7%, from
$26,593,465 for 1994 to $43,272,594 for 1995. The increase in the KPR Companies'
sales was due to (i) to the development of the
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KPR Companies' customer base as well as the development of product sources and
vendor relationships, (ii) the introduction of the Yukon brand in the second
half of 1995 resulting in $2,130,000 in Yukon footwear and (iii) increased
emphasis on overseas sales markets.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased $11,447,111, or
53.5%, from $21,406,070 for 1994 to $32,853,181 for 1995. The overall gross
margin was 20% of net sales for 1994 and 24% of net sales for 1995. This
increase in gross margin resulted primarily from the increase in the size of
purchase transactions and improved buying opportunities.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative
expenses, excluding salary and bonus paid to Michael Rubin of $1,106,000 and
$3,007,643 in 1994 and 1995, respectively, increased by $2,803,243, or 309.4%,
from $906,029 for 1994 to $3,709,272 for 1995, and increased as a percentage of
net sales from 3.4% for 1994 to 8.6% for 1995. The increase over the prior year
was due primarily to (i) an increase in payroll and employee benefits related to
the general increase in staffing due to the KPR Companies' move into a 75,000
square foot office and warehouse facility in November 1994 and investment in the
growth of the business, (ii) an increase in depreciation related to the new
facility and (iii) an increase in insurance, repairs, supplies and utilities
related to the new facility and general increase in business activity.
Selling and marketing expenses. Selling and marketing expenses,
excluding commissions paid to Michael Rubin of $998,138 and $642,726 in 1994 and
1995, respectively, increased $161,103, or 10.0%, from $1,617,606 for 1994 to
$1,778,709 for 1995, and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 6.3% in
1994 to 4.1% in 1995. The increase was due primarily to an increase in selling
expenses primarily due to the KPR Companies' increased participation at industry
trade shows.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Operations of the KPR Companies have been financed by a combination
of internally generated resources, stockholder loans and annual increases in the
size of the KPR Companies' bank credit facility. The increases in the bank
credit facility have been required to fund the increased investment in accounts
receivable and inventory necessary to support the increases in revenue. As of
June 30, 1997, the KPR Companies had a working capital deficit of $970,483. The
KPR Companies used $1,167,304 in cash flow from operating activities for the six
months ended June 30, 1997, whereas in the same period of the prior year the KPR
Companies provided $3,600,379 in cash flow from operating activities.
On February 7, 1997, the KPR Companies entered into a forbearance
agreement regarding their credit facility with their primary lender which
provided for a termination date of April 18, 1997. As of June 4, 1997, the bank
agreed to extend the KPR Companies' credit facility to November 30, 1997 or on
event of default (as defined) whichever is earlier. Under their amended
agreement the KPR Companies may borrow up to $5,750,000 in excess of its
$15,000,000 credit line and borrow up to $5,200,000 in excess of the collateral
value as defined by the bank. The amended credit facility is subject to certain
financial covenants, including maintenance of prescribed amounts of net worth
and leverage ratios. The amended credit facility is subject to a personal
guarantee by the principal stockholder of the KPR Companies and by related
entities owned by the principal stockholder.
During the first week of November, 1997, it came to the attention of
the KPR Companies that they had violated certain covenants of the forbearance
agreement with their primary lender relating to the total amount of allowable
closeout inventory and in-transit inventory. The primary lender has agreed to
forbear on these covenant violations provided that the KPR Companies reduce the
amount of the over-advances relating to these violations by November 14, 1997,
reduce the amount of their closeout inventory to a level
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acceptable to the lender by November 19, 1997 and make certain payments to the
lender if the credit facility is not repaid by November 22, 1997 or by November
30, 1997.
The KPR Companies believe that their existing credit facilities,
together with the additional cash flow from the payment terms from its
suppliers, will provide them with sufficient resources through November 30,
1997. In addition the KPR Companies have received a commitment letter from a new
lender, which provides for a $5,000,000 facility for RYKA and a $20,000,000
facility for the KPR Companies both at an interest rate of prime plus 1/2%, that
the KPR Companies believe will enable them to repay their current bank in a
timely manner, finance their operations and complete the proposed
Reorganization. The commitment requires certain conditions be met by RYKA and
the KPR Companies. These conditions include, among other items, that RYKA and
the KPR Companies have, at loan closing, a minimum of $1,500,000 in the
aggregate in unused but available borrowing capacity under the terms of the new
credit facility. Management of RYKA and the KPR Companies believe that they will
be able to fulfill this and the other requirements.
If, however, the KPR Companies are unable to consummate the financing
contemplated by the commitment letter or obtain a new credit facility and/or
additional equity and/or subordinated debt financing, there is no assurance that
the KPR Companies will be able to continue operations. There is no assurance
that if the KPR Companies are able to obtain such financing, it will be on terms
satisfactory for the KPR Companies. Even if the KPR Companies were able to
obtain the financing discussed above or obtain alternative financing, they may
be required to raise additional equity and/or subordinated debt. However, no
assurance can be given that the KPR Companies will be successful in raising
additional capital, if necessary. Further, there can be no assurance that the
KPR Companies will achieve profitability or a positive cash flow even with
sufficient capital resources.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." This statement, which establishes standards for reporting and
disclosure of comprehensive income, is effective for interim and annual periods
beginning after December 15, 1997, although earlier adoption is permitted.
Reclassification of financial information for earlier periods presented for
comparative purposes is required under SFAS No. 130. As this statement only
requires additional disclosures in the KPR Companies' combined financial
statements, its adoption will not have any impact on the KPR Companies' combined
financial position or results of operations. The KPR Companies expect to adopt
SFAS No. 130 effective January 1, 1998.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." This statement, which
establishes standards for the reporting of information about operating segments
and requires the reporting of selected information about operating segments in
interim and annual financial statements, is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1997, although earlier application is permitted.
Reclassification of segment information for earlier periods presented for
comparative purposes is required under SFAS No. 131. As this statement only
requires additional disclosures in the KPR Companies' consolidated financial
statements, its adoption will not have any impact on the KPR Companies'
consolidated financial position or results of operations. The KPR Companies
expect to adopt SFAS No. 131 effective January 1, 1998.
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BUSINESS OF RYKA
General
RYKA designs, develops and markets high performance athletic footwear
specifically for women. RYKA product line currently consists of four categories:
Aerobic Fitness, Cross-Training, Walking and Aqua Conditioning. RYKA was
organized in Delaware in 1986. RYKA commenced operations and introduced its
first two styles of high performance athletic footwear in 1987 and began
shipping its first products in 1988. RYKA maintains its principal executive
offices and warehouse at 555 S. Henderson Road, Suite B, King of Prussia, PA
19406 and its telephone number is (610) 337-2200.
Products
RYKA believes it is the only company to make performance footwear
exclusively for women. All of RYKA's footwear are made on women's lasts. As a
result, the shoes are designed and manufactured taking into account the
anatomical features unique to women's feet.
RYKA's models incorporate RYKA's Nitrogen/ES(R) System, which is designed
to provide enhanced shock absorption, resiliency and durability. The
Nitrogen/ES(R) System in higher priced models consists of visible and non-
visible nitrogen spheres, grids and/or bridges which are placed in the heel, the
mid-sole and the forefoot of the shoe. In standard models, non-visible nitrogen
spheres are placed in the mid-sole only. During 1994, RYKA introduced what it
believes to be the first women's shoe designed specifically for the growing
activity of aqua fitness, the Aqueous(TM) 9H20. RYKA intends to introduce a new
line of shoes based on a new specific technology in Spring 1998.
The following table outlines RYKA's percentage of net sales by category for
the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
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CATEGORY 1996 1995 1994
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Aerobic Fitness/Aqua Fitness............... 25% 50% 40%
Walking.................................... 36% 24% 32%
Cross-Training............................. 38% 25% 27%
Outdoor/(1)/............................... 1% 1% 1%
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/(1)/ RYKA has phased-out its sales of the Outdoor category.
Fitness. RYKA offers several models of lightweight aerobic footwear in
various color options at suggested retail prices of $45.00 to $75.00. Many
models are available in both mid-cut and low-cut styles. Fashion accents and
other treatments have been added to the footwear to maintain a contemporary
look.
Cross Training. As a result of their multi-purpose uses, cross training
shoes represent a growing market. RYKA offers four cross training styles,
available in various colors and at suggested retail prices from $45.00 to
$70.00.
Walking. RYKA offers walking shoes in two categories: traditional walking
and athletic. The suggested retail prices range from $54.95 to $64.95.
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Aqua Conditioning. RYKA currently offers two models of aqua conditioning
footwear at a suggested retail prices of $54.95 and $64.95.
Running. In April 1997, RYKA introduced at retail three models of running
footwear with a fourth model expected to be introduced in Fall 1997. This
category was the number one in sales among the RYKA product line for Spring
1997. The suggested retail prices range from $54.95 for an entry level runner to
$74.95 for the 10k stability shoe.
Marketing and Sales
RYKA's marketing is targeted at physically active women who are interested
in a high-performance athletic shoe incorporating advanced technology, high
quality and fashion. RYKA believes that consumers in its market prefer multi-
purpose, comfort and proper fit and that its footwear addresses these
preferences.
RYKA currently sells its products to sporting goods stores, athletic
footwear specialty stores, catalog businesses and department stores, including
The Athlete's Foot, Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Modell's, Oshman's, Sportmart
and The Sports Authority. RYKA also sells its products in catalogs such as
Premier Sports and Road Runner and through telemarketer QVC. Slow moving and
discontinued products are sold through selected off-price distributors and
retailers.
RYKA uses commissioned independent representative organizations throughout
the United States to promote and sell its products to retailers. RYKA does not
have any written contractual arrangements with such representative
organizations. These representative organizations also handle products of other
sporting goods manufacturers, but they do not sell athletic shoes that compete
with RYKA's products. RYKA has supported its international marketing efforts by
working directly with its independent foreign distributors in Japan, South
Africa and Israel.
At August 15, 1997, RYKA's backlog of orders was approximately $3,030,000.
Approximately $2,560,000 of such orders are scheduled for delivery through the
end of the third quarter of 1997 with the remainder scheduled for delivery
during the fourth quarter of 1997 and the first quarter of 1998. RYKA expects
that most of the backlog orders will be filled, although certain of such orders
are cancelable.
Two customers of RYKA, Kinney Corporation (Lady FootLocker, Footquarters,
FootLocker Canada, Kinney Stores and Champs) and Marshalls each accounted for
over 10% of RYKA's revenues in 1996.
Advertising and Promotion
The competitive nature of the athletic footwear business makes advertising
and promotion critical to the creation of brand preference in consumers.
Accordingly, RYKA has employed and will continue to employ both conventional and
innovative advertising and promotional techniques. RYKA has begun to advertise
in consumer publications which target active women. RYKA has also developed a
variety of creative promotional programs, such as a marketing program with Lady
Foot Locker, the RYKA Instructor and Trainer Alliance (RITA) and an interactive
site on the Internet's World Wide Web. RYKA's focus on products "exclusively for
women" enables RYKA to promote the particular needs and concerns of women.
Because of RYKA's limited resources for advertising, it has historically
concentrated its efforts on relatively less costly, grass-roots approaches
designed to build brand awareness and demand at the retail level. In the third
quarter of 1996, however, RYKA began advertising its products in consumer
publications
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which target's key consumer, the physically active woman. Such publications
include Shape, Fitness Magazine and Women's Sports and Fitness.
In the second half of 1996, in May 1997 and in October 1997, RYKA
participated in an integrated marketing program with Lady Foot Locker to
generate higher levels of awareness for RYKA's products and to promote Lady Foot
Locker as the foremost destination for RYKA's products. The marketing program
has involved significant national advertising and in-store displays of RYKA's
athletic footwear in approximately 500 Lady Foot Locker stores across the United
States.
RYKA's network of aerobics and fitness instructors, marketed as the
RYKA Training Body(TM), is a network of over several thousand certified aerobics
and fitness instructors who are offered the opportunity to purchase RYKA
products at a discount. RYKA believes that many consumers rely on aerobics and
fitness instructors for advice and recommendations on purchasing appropriate
athletic footwear and apparel and that the network is therefore a cost-effective
way for RYKA to increase brand name awareness and stimulate sales. The program
also functions as a wear-testing forum, as RYKA requests that members submit to
RYKA evaluations of RYKA's products and marketing programs. In 1997, this
program will be housed under the RITA program mentioned above and be marketed
more aggressively.
To complement these public relations initiatives, RYKA launched an
interactive site on the Internet's World Wide Web in early 1996. RYKA plans to
provide information through its website about RYKA, as well as fitness and
safety tips.
RYKA believes that its focus on products "exclusively for women"
differentiates it from the numerous other footwear manufacturers in the
marketplace. Accordingly, RYKA has directed its advertising and promotion
efforts to cause both RYKA's athletic footwear products and RYKA as a whole to
be identified in the market as suited to the particular needs and concerns of
women.
Additionally, RYKA is supportive of organizations which focus on the
particular needs and concerns of women. For instance, RYKA supports LiveSafe, a
non-profit organization which promotes personal safety training. RYKA's support
will help provide tuition assistance to selected women in high-risk areas.
RYKA also is an active participant in fitness programs sponsored by
the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and the International Dance and
Exercise Association and recently agreed to be the exclusive footwear for the
American Aerobic Association/International Sports Medicine Association. RYKA
actively solicits the placement of its products in articles and photo features
in consumer, trade and fitness magazines. Editorials, product reviews and/or
advertisements for RYKA's products appeared in such periodicals as Fitness
Magazine, IDEA Today, Women's Sports and Fitness, Shape, Prevention, Fortune,
News Journal and Footwear News.
RYKA retains the services of an outside agency with expertise in
footwear and premium brands to assist in the implementation of RYKA's public
relations programs.
In connection with its grass roots approach to advertising, RYKA has
recently entered into two new agreements. The first agreement is with
Jazzercise, Inc., an organization that offers aerobics classes throughout the
United States and other countries, pursuant to which RYKA has become the
official and exclusive footwear sponsor for Jazzercise. RYKA footwear will be
shown in all Jazzercise advertisements, including magazines, newspapers and
videos, and RYKA will be given a major presence at all Jazzercise events as well
as receiving other public relation opportunities. In exchange, Jazzercise
instructors will receive an opportunity to buy RYKA shoes at discounted rates
and at least twice a year, RYKA will offer
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"Jazzercise month" when discount coupons to Jazzercise classes will be featured
with the purchase of RYKA shoes. The term of the agreement is five years.
The second agreement is with The American Aerobic Association/International
Sports Medicine Association ("AAAI/ISMA"), a national group of aerobic
instructors, pursuant to which RYKA will receive various promotion
opportunities, specifically (i) RYKA will be designated as AAAI/ISMA's official
sponsor, (ii) RYKA will be licensed to use the AAAI/ISMA logo on its letterhead,
(iii) RYKA will be AAAI/ISMA's exclusive partner with respect to footwear and
apparel and (iv) RYKA will have limited use of the AAAI/ISMA mailing list, among
other things. The term of the agreement is five years.
Manufacturing and Distribution
As is common in the athletic footwear industry, RYKA contracts for the
manufacture of its footwear products to its specifications through independent
overseas manufacturers in the Far East. RYKA uses the services of an independent
buying agent, who acts under the direction of RYKA's management in the
negotiation of favorable pricing, the purchase of raw materials and selection of
component part suppliers, inspection of goods prior to shipment and shipment of
finished products. RYKA pays a commission based on the cost of product purchased
through the buying agent. Management believes that sourcing of footwear products
in this manner minimizes RYKA's investment in fixed assets, reduces costs and
mitigates various risks.
RYKA has no contracts with manufacturers beyond the terms of purchase
orders issued. RYKA places purchase orders on a volume basis through its agent
and generally receives the product within 120 days of the start of production.
Under special circumstances, RYKA reduces the time required to deliver the
footwear from the factory through the use of air transportation.
The principal materials used in RYKA's footwear are leather, nylon, rubber,
ethyl vinyl acetate, polyurethane, cambrelle and hytrel. Most of these materials
are available in the countries where manufacturing takes place and from a number
of sources within the United States and abroad, although a loss of supply could
temporarily disrupt operations and increase the costs to manufacture RYKA's
products.
RYKA's supply arrangements are U.S. dollar denominated. Its importing of
footwear, however, could be adversely affected by fluctuations in currency
exchange rates, as well as the adoption of bilateral trade agreements between
the United States and countries in which RYKA's suppliers are located, work
stoppages or the imposition of unilateral restrictions on trade, including
quotas or additional duties, by either the United States or any supplier
country.
RYKA has expanded its production alternatives and currently manufactures
substantially all of its product in China. If, however, RYKA is prevented from
acquiring products from overseas manufacturers, RYKA's operations could be
materially and adversely affected until alternative suppliers are found. See
"Governmental Regulation".
RYKA imports its footwear from independent manufacturers in the Far East,
both to public third-party warehousing facilities in Long Beach and Gardena,
California with which RYKA contracts on an as-needed basis, and to a warehousing
facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania which is subleased from KPR. From
these warehousing facilities, RYKA distributes its footwear throughout the
United States, usually by common carrier. RYKA believes that by utilizing such
warehousing facilities, it both reduces inbound transportation costs and the
amount of time required to import its products from the Far East.
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Competition
The athletic footwear industry is highly competitive. RYKA's competitors
include specialized athletic shoe companies as well as companies with
diversified product lines. RYKA believes that its unique niche, combined with
effective advertising and marketing, fashionable styling, high quality and
technological advances are the most important competitive factors. However, due
to substantial growth and interest in the women's segment of the high
performance athletic footwear market, there has been increased competition from
established companies which have developed advertising and promotional programs
directed to this segment of the market. Most of these competitors including
Adidas, Avia, Asics, Converse, K-Swiss, New Balance, Nike, Reebok and Saucony,
have significantly greater financial and other resources and more extensive
marketing staffs than RYKA. There is considerable doubt that RYKA will be able
to compete successfully with any of these companies or to achieve any meaningful
market share without significant additional resources. Additionally, RYKA may be
unable to remain price competitive at the retail level as competitors with
larger volume production capabilities may achieve better economies of scale and,
therefore, better cost pricing for products offering similar or more advanced
technology.
Patents, Trademarks and Other Proprietary Rights
RYKA was granted a patent in November 1990, which expires in 2007, covering
certain uses of its Nitrogen/ES(R) System in athletic footwear. There can be no
assurance that the patent granted will be enforceable or will provide RYKA with
meaningful protection from competitors.
RYKA applies its stylized RYKA trademark and the dual parallelogram design
trademark to all its footwear products. In addition, RYKA applies the
Nitrogen/ES(R) trademark on all of its products. RYKA has filed trademark
applications covering these and other marks in the United States and in a number
of foreign countries.
RYKA believes that the aforementioned trademarks are valuable to its
ability to market footwear products and the loss of the right to use any of
these marks could have a material adverse effect on RYKA's business. RYKA
intends to defend these trademarks vigorously against infringements by third
parties, should any arise.
Employees
At June 30, 1997, RYKA employed 18 persons on a full-time basis. RYKA is
not a party to any collective bargaining agreements with its employees.
Governmental Regulation
Substantially all of RYKA's footwear products are manufactured overseas and
subject to U.S. customs duties. Under the fixed duty structure in effect since
July 1981, duties on the footwear products imported by RYKA to date approximate
10.0% of cost, plus administrative charges. If RYKA were to significantly
increase the amount of synthetic raw material, as opposed to leather, in its
footwear, these duties would increase substantially.
RYKA is unable to predict whether additional customs duties, quotas or
other restrictions may be imposed on the importation of its products in the
future. Any such action could result in increases in the cost of footwear in
general and, accordingly, might adversely affect the sales or profitability of
RYKA and the imported footwear industry as a whole. RYKA, however, believes that
the higher priced end of the
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footwear market, in which it participates, would be better able to adjust its
pricing in response to any such increases.
From time to time, the United States enters into trade legislation
with other countries, including China, which may impact on the duty rates on
footwear imported into the Untied States and RYKA's ability to access foreign
markets. Any such legislation that would substantially increase duty rates on
footwear imported into the United States or limit RYKA's ability to access
foreign markets could adversely affect RYKA's operations.
Properties
RYKA relocated to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in August 1995 where
it maintains its executive offices in a 5,000 square foot portion of a 70,000
square foot facility subleased from KPR. In addition, under this sublease, RYKA
has the right to use warehouse space at this facility. Pursuant to the sublease,
charges are approximately $4,000 per month for use of these facilities and
certain warehousing services, and the remaining term of the sublease is one and
one-half years. Any other costs related to the use of the joint facility or for
other services provided by KPR or its affiliates will be charged to RYKA on an
arm's-length basis and will be subject to approval by a special committee of the
Board of Directors comprised of disinterested directors.
Additionally, RYKA uses the services of two third-party public
warehousing facilities in California. See "Manufacturing and Distribution."
Management believes that RYKA's subleased properties are adequate for
its present needs and that suitable additional or replacement space will be
available as required.
Legal Proceedings
While the RYKA is periodically involved in litigation incidental to
its business, there are no material legal proceedings to which RYKA or its
subsidiary is a party or to which any of their properties are subject.
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BUSINESS OF THE KPR COMPANIES
General
The KPR Companies design, develop and market Yukon and Apex brands as
well as distribute off price athletic footwear, apparel and sporting goods in
the United States and Europe. KPR was founded in 1990 by Michael Rubin and has
developed into one of the largest wholesalers of off price athletic and casual
footwear worldwide. Since its inception, the sales of the KPR Companies have
increased from $2,400,000 in 1991 to $47,000,000 in 1996.
Sales for the branded athletic footwear market in the United States
increased 10.22% in 1996 from $6,833,000,000 in sales in 1995 to $7,531,000,000
in 1996 with Nike and Reebok accounting for approximately 57.57% and 59.14% in
1995 and 1996, respectively.
After the market leaders, the remainder of the market is highly
fragmented with the third largest producer accounting for less than 8% of
industry footwear sales. A number of smaller companies compete with the industry
leaders or amongst themselves for specialty niches based on various factors
including product quality, design, pricing, fashion appeal, performance and
brand awareness and positioning. Many companies have capitalized on the strong
name recognition associated with their footwear to produce or market related
apparel and accessories with the brand's logo. Although much of the footwear
produced is primarily designed for athletic use, a large percentage of the
products are worn for casual or leisure purposes. Basketball, fitness, running
and children's shoes are top selling product categories as well as more
specialized footwear for tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, football, bicycling,
volleyball, aquatic activities and other athletic and recreational uses. Newly
designed products are introduced each year for the fall and spring seasons and
to a lesser degree for the year end holiday season.
The retail price for many of the brands which feature design, fashion
appeal, performance or technology tend to be higher than those which concentrate
on basic quality, functionality and pricing. The amount which a brand spends on
research, design and development as well as marketing, advertising, endorsements
and promotional activities may have a significant impact in the determination of
the retail price of the product which may be in excess of $100 for many models
of branded athletic footwear.
Products
Off Price Division. The off price division purchases manufacturers'
closeout merchandise, overstocks and canceled orders and offers that merchandise
to retailers worldwide. The KPR Companies are one of the largest wholesalers of
athletic and casual footwear worldwide with the distribution network to purchase
large quantities of excess and slow moving merchandise from footwear
manufacturers. In an effort to diversify its product line and expand its
business, the KPR Companies have expanded its purchases and sales of off price
athletic apparel and accessories.
Yukon. The KPR Companies introduced Yukon, a rugged, outdoors and
casual line of footwear for men, women and children in 1995 which is presented
as a quality value priced alternative to higher priced brands. Yukon has
experienced excellent sell through results at the retail level with distribution
through moderate priced department stores, sporting goods stores and footwear
stores domestically and internationally. The Yukon line was expanded
significantly in 1996 with updated styling and designs to include sandals and
work boots in addition to the popular existing models in the walking, rugged
casual, cross terrain and hiker categories.
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Walking. Yukon offers 5 models of walking shoes at suggested
retail prices of $29.95 to $64.95.
Sandals. Newly introduced for Spring 1998, Yukon offers a
sandal model for both men and women at a suggested retail prices of $34.95 and
$49.95.
Cross Terrain. Yukon offers 12 models in this category at
suggested retail prices ranging from $35.95 to $59.95.
Rugged Casuals. Carrying forward its most popular models, Yukon
offers 7 models of rugged casuals for Spring 1998 ranging from $34.95 to $49.95.
Hikers. Yukon offers a variety of waterproof leather hikers
ranging from $49.95 to $69.95.
Workboots. Yukon offers leather workboots with various genuine
leather and nubuck finishes, as well as the option of a steel toe, with
suggested retail prices of $49.95 to $56.95.
Women. Yukon offers rugged casuals, sandals, walking and
workboots in prices ranging from $29.95 to $49.95.
Youth. Yukon offers cross terrain, rugged casuals and workboots
for boys from $32.95 to $46.95.
Apex. The KPR Companies purchased the Apex trademark in Spring 1996,
a brand well known in the sporting goods industry for its licensed product
apparel and footwear lines. Similar to Yukon, the product line will be marketed
as a quality and value priced alternative to higher priced athletic footwear
brands, while maintaining performance features.
The KPR Companies intend to manufacture an athletic footwear line
under the Apex brand for cross training, basketball and running categories for
delivery to retailers in the fourth quarter of 1996. An expanded product line
will be presented for Spring 1997 with a number of models for men and boys in
the cross training, tennis, basketball, running, baseball/softball and soccer
footwear categories. Apex is targeted to sporting good stores, moderately priced
department stores and independent retailers. The Apex line of footwear is
manufactured in the Far East.
Licensing. To complement its own footwear product lines, the KPR
Companies have begun to license, under the direction of the KPR Companies, the
design and marketing of specific products under the Apex brand names including:
Activewear -- fleece pants and tops, knit shirts, shorts,
warm up suits, windwear separates and women's
tops, shorts and pants
Accessories -- Hosiery
The licensing program is focused on enhancing the image of the Apex
brand names, advancing their growth and introducing them to new markets. The KPR
Companies have pursued strategic alliances with licensees that the KPR Companies
believe offer quality products at moderate prices in their product categories
and which products will complement and be coordinated with the KPR Companies'
footwear products.
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Marketing and Sales
During the year ended December 31, 1996, sales to the KPR Companies'
domestic customers accounted for approximately 80% of total sales. The domestic
customer base consists of a mix of moderately priced department stores, sporting
goods stores and footwear stores. The KPR Companies' ten largest customers
accounted for approximately 45% of total sales for the year ended December 31,
1996.
The domestic sales force for off price merchandise consists of a
small experienced sales force which is able to exercise a significant influence
on the off price market in the United States. These sales executives deal
exclusively with off price merchandise. The KPR Companies have established
strong working relationships with a wide range of major retailers through sales
executives located at corporate headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
and key account executives covering territories throughout the United States.
The KPR Companies established a European sales office in Belgium in
1993 for off price merchandise. In April 1995, the KPR Companies moved the sales
office to The Netherlands and expanded the sales force and the office and
warehouse facility. The European sales force has established strong
relationships with major retailers in Europe. In the second quarter of 1997, the
KPR Companies substantially cut back its sales force and the office and
warehouse facility to primarily service only existing European customers. Sales
to European customers accounted for approximately 15% and 11.7% of total sales
for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the six months ended June 30, 1997,
respectively.
The KPR Companies sell the Yukon product line to moderately priced
department stores, sporting good stores and footwear stores including Dick's
Sporting Goods, Sneaker Stadium, The Sports Authority, Gaylan's, Dunham's, Bob
Stores, Modell's, Famous Footwear, Just for Feet, MC Sporting Goods and Shonac.
The KPR Companies use a combination of commissioned sales executives
employed by the KPR Companies and commissioned independent representative
organizations in the United States to promote and sell its products to
retailers. These representative organizations dedicate the majority of their
time to Yukon and Apex and although they handle products of other sporting goods
manufacturers, they do not sell brands that compete with Yukon and Apex.
Marketing and sales of Apex footwear is expected to be substantially
the same as the Yukon brand with respect to marketing approach, customer base
and sale force. In addition, to promote its products and to build brand
awareness, Apex intends to obtain the endorsements of well-known athletes in
various sports. Recently, the KPR Companies entered into endorsement contracts,
with Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz and Samaki Walker of the Dallas Mavericks
professional basketball teams.
The KPR Companies have embarked on a new marketing program which will
concentrate on a trade advertising campaign and public relations strategies
initially, with a consumer advertising campaign scheduled for the Spring of 1997
to coincide with the introduction of the new Apex product line at the retail
level. The trade advertising campaign emphasizes the Apex line's ability to
satisfy both the retailer and consumer by offering footwear that is comfortable,
stylish and reasonably priced. The ads reinforce the quality and value of the
Yukon and Apex product lines as well as the profitability potential for the
retailer.
Public relations strategies will be utilized to continue to build
brand identity within the trade community, as well as introduce the brand
directly to its potential customers base by targeting mainstream consumer media,
including print and television outlets.
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The KPR Companies participate in industry trade shows with major
exhibits to present the coming season's product line to a large group of
existing and potential retail customers including many major national retail
customers. Various regional footwear trade shows are also attended by sales
executives serving independent and small regional retailers.
Manufacturing
As is common in the athletic and casual footwear business, the KPR
Companies contract for the manufacture of its footwear products to its
specifications through independent overseas manufacturers in the Far East. The
KPR Companies use the services of independent buying agents, who act under the
direction of the KPR Companies' production department in the negotiation of
pricing, the purchase of raw materials and selection of component part
suppliers, inspection of goods prior to shipment and shipment of finished
product. The KPR Companies pay a commission based on the factory cost of product
purchased through the buying agent. The KPR Companies have no contracts with
manufacturers beyond the terms of purchase orders issued. The KPR Companies'
sourcing operations are subject to certain customary risks of doing business in
the Far East.
The principal materials in Yukon and Apex footwear are leather,
nylon, canvas, rubber and compression molded EVA. Most of these materials are
available in the countries where the manufacturing takes place and from a number
of sources within the United States and abroad, although a loss of supply could
temporarily disrupt operations and increase the costs to manufacture the KPR
Companies products.
Distribution Facilities
The KPR Companies' domestic distribution facility (60,000 square
feet) is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and public warehouse services
are used on an as needed basis in Long Beach, California (approximately 5,000
square feet) and Gardena, California (approximately 30,000 square feet). The KPR
Companies' European distribution center (20,000 square feet) is located in
Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands.
The KPR Companies' import its Yukon brands and will import its Apex
brands from independent manufacturers in the Far East, primarily to a public
warehouse facility in Long Beach, California with which the KPR Companies
contract on an as needed basis and to its distribution facility in King of
Prussia, Pennsylvania. From these warehousing facilities, the KPR Companies
distribute its footwear throughout the United States, usually by common carrier.
The KPR Companies believe that by utilizing such warehouse facilities, it both
reduces inbound transportation cost and the amount of time required to import
and distribute its products from the Far East.
Systems
The KPR Companies have implemented a new management information
system designed specifically for the footwear and apparel industry. This system
integrates distribution, warehouse and financial system needs and has been
operational since the end of the first quarter of 1997.
Competition
The off price closeout market is extremely fragmented and primarily
consists of relatively small independent operations with limited financial
resources that is required to purchase large quantities of excess merchandise
from manufacturers. Management of the KPR Companies believes that they are able
to compete effectively in purchasing closeouts, because they have the financial
resources required to buy
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large quantities of off price merchandise from manufacturers and are able to
parcel smaller quantities of merchandise to an extensive established worldwide
distribution network.
The off price business relies heavily on the availability of
merchandise from manufacturers in the footwear and sporting goods industry. The
KPR Companies have developed strong working relationships and have purchased
significant quantities of merchandise from major well known brands. By buying
from a large number of manufacturers worldwide, the KPR Companies are able to
offer a diverse product mix of thousands of SKU's from a large variety of brands
to its customers.
The off price division also competes with a number of large retailers
which attempt to purchase off price merchandise on a direct basis but cannot
purchase the large quantities and odd sizes and colors offered which the KPR
Companies are capable of purchasing and selling. A number of footwear
manufacturers may also attempt to dispose of their excess stock through their
own retail outlet operations.
The KPR Companies' Yukon and Apex brand footwear and apparel products
are marketed in highly competitive environments in the United States and
worldwide which are subject to rapid changes in consumer preference. The KPR
Companies' branded footwear and apparel competes internationally with an
increasing number of specialized athletic and casual footwear and apparel
companies. Many of the KPR Companies' competitors are larger and have
substantially greater resources than the KPR Companies.
Product quality, performance, design styling and pricing, as well as
consumer awareness, are all important elements of competition in the footwear
and apparel markets served by the KPR Companies. Although changing fashion
trends generally effect demand for particular footwear and apparel products, the
KPR Companies believe that because their products are manufactured primarily for
functionality and with pricing in mind, demand for the KPR Companies' products
is less sensitive to changing trends in fashion than other products that are
designed specifically to meet such trends.
The KPR Companies apply their Yukon and Apex trademarks and
respective logos to all footwear products. The KPR Companies have filed
trademark applications covering these and other markets in the United States and
in a number of foreign countries. The KPR Companies believe that these
trademarks are valuable to its ability to market footwear products and the right
to use any of these trademarks could have a material adverse effect on the KPR
Companies' business. The KPR Companies intend to defend these trademarks
vigorously against infringements by third parties, should any arise.
Employees
As of June 30, 1997, the KPR Companies had approximately 67 employees
of which 65 were located in the United States and 2 in Europe. None of these
employees is represented by a labor union. Management considers employee
relations to be good.
Government Regulation
Substantially all of the KPR Companies' branded footwear products are
manufactured overseas and subject to U.S. customs duties. Under the fixed duty
structure in effect since July 1981, duties on the footwear products imported by
the KPR Companies to date approximate 8.5% to 20% of cost, plus administrative
charges. If the KPR Companies were to significantly increase the amount of
synthetic raw material, as opposed to leather, in its footwear, these duties
would increase substantially.
The KPR Companies are unable to predict whether additional customs
duties, quotas or other restrictions may be imposed on the importation of its
branded products in the future. Any such action could
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result in increases in the cost of footwear in general and, accordingly, might
adversely affect the sales or profitability of the KPR Companies and the
imported footwear industry as a whole.
From time to time, the United States enters into trade legislation
with other countries, including China, which may impact on the duty rates on
footwear imported into the Untied States and the KPR Companies' ability to
access foreign markets. Any such legislation that would substantially increase
duty rates on footwear imported into the United States or limit the KPR
Companies' ability to access foreign markets could adversely affect RYKA's
operations.
Properties
The KPR Companies' Corporate headquarters and distribution facility
is located at 555 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. An
international sales office and European distribution facility is located at Jan
de Rooystraat 49, 5171 DR Kaatsheuvel, Holland.
The KPR Companies also distribute product through public warehouse
facilities in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Long Beach, California and Gardena,
California.
Legal Proceedings
On March 21, 1997, Big Smith Brands, Inc. commenced an action against
KPR in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, docket number 97-CV-2086. The Complaint seeks damages in the
amount of $954,341.89, which Big Smith alleges is owned to it under its contract
with KPR. The contract at issue was for the purchase of Caterpillar brand, first
quality apparel, that Big Smith offered to sell in connection with its
liquidation of its Caterpillar inventory. KPR paid Big Smith $1,000,000 prior to
shipment, with the balance to have been paid seventy-five (75) days thereafter.
Big Smith contends that KPR breached the contract by failing to pay the amount
owned thereunder. Alternatively, Big Smith alleges that KPR converted the
Caterpillar apparel for its own use and benefit, and therefore, Big Smith
contends that it is entitled to compensatory damages.
KPR has filed its Answer and its Counterclaim. The Counterclaim seeks
damages arising from Big Smith's breaches of the parties' contract.
Specifically, KPR discovered that the goods were not first quality in accordance
with Big Smith's warranties. Moreover, Big Smith had fraudulently misrepresented
that there were not any restrictions on KPR's right to sell the merchandise to
its contact/distributor in England. KPR alleges in its Counterclaim that
Caterpillar had terminated Big Smith's license to sell Caterpillar apparel
before Big Smith's sale to KPR. As a result of Big Smith's misrepresentations
and defects in some of the apparel, KPR has not been able to sell all of the
merchandise and/or has sold it for much lesser amounts than it had reasonably
anticipated. In addition, KPR has been forced to provide a credit to its
distributor in England who cannot sell the apparel there due to pressure being
exerted by Caterpillar and local authorities. KPR, therefore, has demanded that
Big Smith compensate it for its losses.
The parties began to engage in discovery and determined that it was
in their respective best interests to settle their disputes, rather than incur
the costs and risks of litigation. KPR agreed to pay Big Smith a total of
$600,000 and paid the first installment of $100,000 upon execution of a Consent
Order by the parties' counsel and a personal guarantee by Michael Rubin on or
about November 7, 1997. Pursuant to the Consent Order, KPR will pay an
additional $500,000, in five installments of $100,000 on the first of each month
beginning in December 1997 through April 1998. Counsel has forwarded the Consent
Order to the Court for its approval which they anticipate will be granted
without incident in the near future.
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MANAGEMENT OF RYKA
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth certain information regarding
compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer of RYKA, and to each of the
three other most highly compensated executive officers of RYKA, for services
rendered in all capacities to RYKA during 1996 (collectively, the "named
executive officers").
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Long Term
Annual Compensation Compensation
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Securities
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Michael G. Rubin /(1)/........................... 1996 -- -- --
Chief Executive Officer and 1995 -- -- --
Chairman of the Board
Dennis F. DiDominicis /(2)/...................... 1996 $165,000 -- --
President 1995 $ 45,688 $1,500 25,000
Steven A. Wolf /(3)/............................. 1996 $101,563 -- 7,500
Chief Financial Officer 1995 $ 44,687 $1,500 10,000
Sheri Poe /(4)/.................................. 1996 83,333 -- 25,000
Founder, Spokesperson 1995 $120,833 $1,000 25,000
1994 $150,000 -- 18,500
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(1) Mr. Rubin joined RYKA on July 31, 1995 and is serving as RYKA's Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board without compensation.
(2) Mr. DiDominicis joined RYKA on September 25, 1995 as its President.
Currently, Mr. DiDominicis serves as - RYKA's Executive Vice President.
(3) Mr. Wolf joined RYKA on August 1, 1995. His annual base salary is $97,500.
(4) In August 1996, Ms. Poe resigned as an executive officer and director of
RYKA, although she continues to be consultant to RYKA.
Report of Board of Directors of RYKA
The Compensation Committee currently consists of Mr. Rubin. For 1996, the
Board of Directors reviewed the compensation of executive officers, made
decisions regarding executive compensation and administered RYKA's employee
stock option plans.
RYKA's compensation policies for executive officers are to (i)
provide compensation packages, so as to attract, motivate and retain executives,
(ii) link a significant portion of compensation to financial results, so as to
reward successful performance, and (iii) provide long-term equity based
compensation, so as to further align the interests of executives with those of
the shareholders and further reward success and performance. The principal
components of RYKA's executive compensation are base salary, incentive
compensation and stock options.
In determining compensation levels, RYKA considers compensation
packages offered by similar sized companies within the athletic footwear
industry. Compensation levels for individual executive officers may be more or
less than those offered by such other companies, depending on a subjective
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assessment of individual factors, such as the executive's position, skills,
achievements, tenure with RYKA and historical compensation levels.
As of December 31, 1996, RYKA had employment agreements with Dennis
F. DiDominicis, RYKA's prior President and current Executive Vice President, and
Steven A. Wolf, RYKA's current Chief Financial Officer. Mr. DiDominicis'
agreement, which was effective as of September 25, 1995, has an initial term of
five years, subject to automatic annual extensions. Mr. Wolf's agreement, which
was effective as of August 1, 1995, has an initial term of three years, subject
to automatic annual extensions. Pursuant to the agreements, total compensation
is divided into three primary components: base salary, bonus and stock options.
The award of bonuses and stock options serve as incentives for superior
performance and are based upon both the performance of the executives and RYKA.
Compensation of the named executive officers for fiscal 1996 was determined in
accordance with the employment agreements as described herein.
RYKA does not have an employment agreement with Michael G. Rubin who
joined RYKA on July 31, 1995 and who serves as RYKA's Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board without compensation. However, RYKA has entered into
an employment agreement with Mr. Rubin which will become effective as of the
Reorganization Effective Date. See "THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RELATED
MATTERS -- Management After the Reorganization."
Under the stock option plans established by RYKA, stock options are
periodically granted to employees at the discretion of the Board of Directors or
Compensation Committee. It is contemplated that executives of RYKA will be
eligible to receive stock option grants subject to individual performance and
the performance of RYKA as a whole.
During 1996, RYKA's Chief Financial Officer was granted a total of
7,500 options to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share,
and in connection with her termination, RYKA's prior Spokesperson was granted a
total of 25,000 options to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of $8.40
per share.
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally denies
deduction to any publicly held company such as RYKA for certain compensation
exceeding $1,000,000 paid to the chief executive officer and the four other
highest paid executive officers, excluding among other things certain
performance-based compensation. RYKA has been advised that stock options granted
before the adoption of Section 162(m) are not subject to the limit on deductions
and that its general stock option grants will qualify for the performance based
exclusion. RYKA has not yet recommended any change to RYKA's executive
compensation policies and plans as a result of Section 162(m), but the
Compensation Committee will continue to evaluate the impact of recently
finalized tax regulations to ensure that RYKA's executive compensation plans
most effectively serve the interests of RYKA and its shareholders.
Michael G. Rubin
Kenneth J. Adelberg
Employment Agreements
Michael G. Rubin. RYKA does not currently have an employment agreement with
Michael G. Rubin who joined RYKA on July 31, 1995 and who serves as RYKA's Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board without compensation. However, RYKA
has entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Rubin which will become
effective as of the Reorganization Effective Date. See "THE PROPOSED
REORGANIZATION AND RELATED MATTERS -- Management After the Reorganization."
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Dennis F. DiDominicis. On September 25, 1995, RYKA entered into an
employment agreement with Dennis F. DiDominicis, President of RYKA, for an
initial term of five years, subject to automatic annual extensions. Pursuant to
the terms of Mr. DiDominicis' employment agreement, Mr. DiDominicis is entitled
to receive (i) an annual base salary of $165,000 which will be increased $5,000
each year commencing in calendar year 1997, (ii) an annual bonus based on Mr.
DiDominicis' achievement of specified performance goals as determined by RYKA's
Board of Directors, and (iii) other benefits similar to those provided to RYKA's
other officers. Pursuant to his employment agreement, as amended in February
1997 when Mr. DiDominicis changed his position with RYKA from its President to
an Executive Vice President, Mr. DiDominicis is also entitled to receive a car
allowance of $6,000 per year and has been granted a five-year option to purchase
25,000 shares of RYKA's Common Stock at an exercise price per share equal to the
fair market value of the underlying Common Stock on the date of the grant, of
which 5,000 shares shall automatically vest on each of the first, second, third,
fourth and fifth yearly anniversaries of September 25, 1995.
Mr. DiDominicis' employment agreement may be terminated by RYKA with
or without cause which is defined to include, among other things, the willful
failure or refusal by Mr. DiDominicis to comply with explicit directions of the
Board of Directors or to render the services required by the employment
agreement, willful breach or habitual neglect in the performance of his duties,
conviction of a felony or fraud or embezzlement involving assets of RYKA. In the
event of termination without cause by RYKA, Mr. DiDominicis will be entitled to
receive a lump sum amount in cash equal to one-half of his then current annual
base salary less any amounts owed to RYKA. In the event of termination by RYKA
for any other reason, Mr. DiDominicis will be entitled to receive any unpaid
salary and benefits through the date of termination. Under the employment
agreement, Mr. DiDominicis is prohibited from disclosing confidential
information during and after the term of the agreement. In addition, Mr.
DiDominicis is prohibited from soliciting employees of RYKA or engaging or
participating in any business which competes with RYKA while he is employed by
RYKA and for one year thereafter.
Steven A. Wolf. On August 1, 1995, RYKA entered into an employment
agreement with Steven A. Wolf, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial
Officer of RYKA, for an initial term of three years, subject to automatic annual
extensions. Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Wolf's employment agreement, Mr. Wolf
is entitled to receive (i) an annual base salary of $97,500, subject to annual
adjustments determined by RYKA's Board of Directors, (ii) incentive compensation
up to 35% of his base salary based on sales and/or profit projections for RYKA
and based on his performance as determined by the Board of Directors, and (iii)
other benefits similar to those provided to RYKA's other officers. Pursuant to
the employment agreement, Mr. Wolf has been granted a five-year option to
purchase 10,000 shares of RYKA's Common Stock at an exercise price per share
equal to the fair market value of the underlying Common Stock on the date of the
grant, of which 2,500 shares shall vest on the date of grant and 2,500 shares on
each of the first, second, and third yearly anniversaries of August 1, 1995.
Mr. Wolf's employment agreement may be terminated by RYKA with or
without cause which is defined identically to Mr. DiDominicis' employment
agreement described above. In the event of termination without cause by RYKA,
Mr. Wolf will be entitled to receive a lump sum amount in cash equal to five-
twelfths of his then current annual base salary less any amounts owed to RYKA
and to have any unvested stock options accelerate and become fully exercisable.
In the event of termination by RYKA for any other reason, Mr. Wolf will be
entitled to receive any unpaid salary and benefits through the date of
termination. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Wolf is prohibited from
disclosing confidential information during and after the term of the agreement.
In addition, Mr. Wolf is prohibited from soliciting employees of RYKA or
engaging or participating in the technical women's athletic footwear business
while he is employed by RYKA and for one year thereafter.
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Kathryn Bednarski. On April 11, 1997, RYKA entered into an employment
agreement with Kathryn Bednarski to serve as its President. The term of the
Agreement is five years commending April 1, 1997 with automatic annual renewals
unless canceled by either party on four months prior notice. Pursuant to the
terms of Ms. Bednarski's employment agreement, Ms. Bednarski is entitled to
receive (i) an annual base salary of $150,000, subject to increases determined
by the Board of Directors in its sole and absolute discretion, (ii) the right to
receive five percent of funds available for distribution in RYKA's management
incentive program, (iii) an annual bonus equal to one half of one percent of
RYKA's gross sales in excess of $25,000,000, provided that the gross profit on
such sales exceeds 30%, (iv) commencing January, 1998, a $400 monthly car
allowance, and (v) other benefits similar to those provided to RYKA's other
officers. Pursuant to the terms of her Employment Agreement, on the
Reorganization Effective Date, Ms. Bednarski will be granted a five year option
to purchase 30,000 shares of the common stock of RYKA at an exercise price equal
to the lesser of the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the
date of the grant or $8.00 per share, of which 6,000 shares shall vest on each
of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth yearly anniversaries of the date
of April 11, 1997. In the event the fair market value of the underlying shares
is greater than $8.00 per share on the grant date, RYKA will recognize
compensation expense equal to the number of shares multiplied by the amount the
fair value of the shares exceeds $8.00.
Ms. Bednarski's employment agreement may be terminated by RYKA with
or without cause which is defined identically to Mr. DiDominicis' employment
agreement described above. In the event of termination without cause by RYKA,
Ms. Bednarski will be entitled to receive severance pay, in cash equal to
one-half of her then current annual base salary, payable in six equal monthly
installments. In the event of termination by RYKA for any other reason, Ms.
Bednarski will be entitled to receive any unpaid salary and benefits through the
date of termination. Under the employment agreement, Ms. Bednarski is prohibited
from disclosing confidential information during and after the term of the
agreement. In addition, Ms. Bednarski is prohibited from soliciting employees of
RYKA or engaging or participating in any business which competes with RYKA while
she is employed by RYKA and for one year thereafter.
Sheri Poe. Sheri Poe was the Founder and Spokesperson for RYKA. On
August 3, 1996, Ms. Poe and RYKA entered into an agreement pursuant to which Ms.
Poe was terminated as an employee and a director and will act as a consultant
and endorser for RYKA on a limited basis. Under her agreement, which was a
three-year term, Ms. Poe received as compensation $60,000 during the first year
and will receive $50,000 during each of the second and third years. Also under
her agreement, RYKA accelerated the vesting of Ms. Poe's 31,250 stock options
and granted her an additional 25,000 stock options at an exercise price of $8.40
per share.
Option Grants
The following table sets forth certain information concerning options
granted during 1996 to the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation
Table. The following table also sets forth the potential realizable value over
the term of the options (the period from the grant date to the expiration date),
based on assumed rates of stock appreciation of 5% and 10%, compounded annually.
These amounts do not represent RYKA's estimate of future stock price. Actual
realizable values, if any, of stock options will depend on the future
performance of the Common Stock.
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OPTION GRANTS IN FISCAL 1996
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Potential Realizable Value
at Assumed Annual
Rates of Stock Price
Appreciation For
Individual Grants Option Term (1)
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Number of
Securities Percent of Total
Underlying Options Granted Exercise
Options to Employees In Price Expiration
Name Granted # Fiscal Year ($/share) Date 5% ($) 10% ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Michael G. Rubin............. -- -- -- -- -- --
Dennis F. DiDominicis........ -- -- -- -- -- --
Steven A. Wolf............... 7,500 14.35% $0.20 1/1/06 $18,870 $47,805
Sheri Poe.................... 25,000 47.85% $0.42 8/3/99 $33,100 $69,500
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(1) Represents the difference between the market value of the Common Stock for
which the option may be exercised, assuming that the market value of the
Common Stock appreciates in value from the date of grant to the end of the
option term at annualized rates of 5% and 10%, respectively, and the
exercise price of the option.
Aggregated Option Exercises and Year-end Option Values
No options were exercised in 1996 by any of the executive officers named in
the Summary Compensation Table above. The following table sets forth, for each
of such executive officers, the number and value of options held at December 31,
1996.
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN FISCAL 1996
AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised Value of Unexercised
Options at In-the-Money Options at
December 31, 1996 December 31, 1996 (1)
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Shares Acquired Value
Name on Exercise Realized Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
- ---------------------------- ------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Michael G. Rubin............ -- -- -- -- -- --
Dennis F. DiDominicis....... -- -- 5,000 20,000 -- --
Steven A. Wolf.............. -- -- 7,500 10,000 125 250
Sheri Poe................... -- -- 76,000 -- -- --
</TABLE>
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(1) Calculated by determining the difference between the deemed fair value of
the securities underlying the options on December 31, 1996 and the exercise
price.
Stock Option Plans
Stock Option Plans. In addition to the 1996 Equity Incentive Plan, which is
discussed in Proposal Four below, RYKA has adopted the following seven separate
stock option plans (the "Plans"): the 1987 Stock Option Plan, the 1988 Stock
Option Plan, the 1990 Stock Option Plan, the 1992 Stock Option Plan, the 1993
Stock Option Plan, the 1995 Stock Option Plan, and the 1995 Non-Employee
Directors' Stock Option Plan. The following terms and conditions are virtually
identical for each of the Plans, except for the 1995 Non-Employee Directors'
Stock Option Plan which is separately summarized below. Pursuant to the Plans,
options may be granted with respect to 31,321, 17,500, 37,500, 43,750, 45,000,
75,000 and 12,500 shares of Common Stock, respectively.
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Options under the Plans may be granted as incentive stock options intended
to qualify under Section 422 of the Code or as options not intended to so
qualify. In the case of both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock
options, the option price must be equal to at least 100% of the fair market
value of RYKA's Common Stock on the date of grant. There is no limit on the
number of shares for which options may be granted to any single employee under a
Plan, except that incentive stock options first exercisable by a recipient in
any one year under a Plan may not exceed $100,000 in value (determined at the
time of grant). In addition, an incentive option granted to any person who owns
10% or more of the shares of voting stock of RYKA must have had an option price
of not less than 110% of the fair market value of the shares at the time of
grant and the option must expire not more than five years after its grant.
Payment of the option exercise price may be made in cash, shares of Common
Stock or a combination of cash and Common Stock. Except with respect to the 1995
Stock Option Plan, all officers, directors and key employees of RYKA or any
current or future parent or subsidiary of RYKA are eligible to receive options
under the Plans. Under the 1995 Stock Option Plan, non-employee members of the
Board of Directors of RYKA are not eligible to receive options. The Plans are
administered by the Board of Directors which selects the optionees, determines
the number of shares subject to each option and prescribes other terms and
conditions of each option.
1995 Directors' Plan. On September 19, 1995, the Board of Directors
adopted, and on November 15, 1995, the shareholders approved, the 1995 Non-
Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Directors' Plan"). Pursuant to the
Directors' Plan, options may be granted with respect to an aggregate of 12,500
shares of Common Stock. Options granted under the Directors' Plan are
nonstatutory stock options which do not qualify under Section 422 of the Code.
Only non-employee directors of RYKA or any subsidiary of RYKA ("Non-Employee
Director") are eligible to participate in the Directors' Plan. Mr. Adelberg
qualifies as a Non-Employee Director.
While grants of stock options under the Directors' Plan are automatic and
non-discretionary, all questions of interpretation of the Directors' Plan are
determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The Directors'
Plan provides that commencing January 1, 1996 and annually on January 1 of each
year thereafter, an option to purchase 1,250 shares of RYKA's Common Stock will
be granted to each Non-Employee Director. The option exercise price for each
option granted under the Directors' Plan is the fair market value on the date
the option is granted. All options granted under the Directors' Plan vest at the
rate of 25% per calendar quarter after the date of grant (or earlier in the
event of the death of disability of the Non-Employee Director or sale of RYKA).
Upon departure from the Board of Directors by reason of death or disability, all
options held by a Non-Employee Director may be exercised by him or her or by his
or her executor or administrator, or by the person or persons to whom the option
is transferred by will or the applicable laws of descent and distribution, only
during the one-year period after such departure. If a Non-Employee Director's
service with RYKA terminates for any other reason, all options held by the Non-
Employee Director that are not then exercisable will terminate and options that
are exercisable on the date of termination will continue to be exercisable for
the original option exercise period. Upon sale of RYKA, all options held by Non-
Employee Directors will terminate. In all other events, options granted under
the Directors' Plan remain exercisable until the fifth anniversary of the date
of grant. No option may be transferred other than by will or by the laws of
descent and distribution.
Director Compensation
Each Director who is not an employee of RYKA received an option to purchase
1,250 shares of RYKA's Common Stock upon joining the Board of Directors and
annual stock option grants to purchase 1,250 shares. The Directors do not
receive any cash compensation for their services on behalf of RYKA but are
reimbursed for reasonable travel and lodging expenses incurred in attending
meetings of the Board
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of Directors and any Committee. Those Directors who are employees of RYKA do not
receive any compensation for their services as Directors.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Certain Transactions with Management
Michael Rubin, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RYKA, is the
sole member of RYKA's Compensation Committee.
RYKA relocated to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in August 1995 where it
maintains its executive offices in a 5,000 square foot portion of a 75,000
square foot facility subleased from the KPR Companies. Under this sublease, RYKA
has the right to use warehouse space at this facility. Pursuant to the sublease,
charges are approximately $4,000 per month for use of these facilities and
certain warehousing services, and the remaining term of the sublease, as
renewed, is one year. Any other costs related to the use of the joint facility
or for other services provided by the KPR Companies will be charged to RYKA on
an arm's-length basis and will be subject to approval by a special committee of
the Board of Directors comprised of disinterested directors.
On July 31, 1995, RYKA borrowed the sum of $851,440 from the KPR Companies
in the form of a secured subordinated loan with interest at the prime rate plus
one percent and repayment terms coincident with the revolving credit facility
with RYKA's principal lender. For 1996, RYKA paid $78,944 in interest to the KPR
Companies. Of the $750,000 raised by RYKA in the 1997 Private Placement, RYKA
repaid to the KPR Companies $385,000 of the $851,000 subordinated loan on April
21, 1997. The remaining proceeds from the 1997 Private Placement were used by
RYKA to open $810,000 in letters of credit for the benefit of the KPR Companies.
RYKA is repaying a portion of the subordinated loan for the KPR Companies and is
opening letters of credit on behalf of the KPR Companies in order to allow the
KPR Companies to obtain sufficient financing for its operations until the
proposed Reorganization between RYKA and the KPR Companies can be completed and
a new credit facility for the combined companies can be negotiated. As of June
30, 1997, the balance of the $851,000 loan was $466,440.
From January 1, 1996 through August 15, 1996, the KPR Companies made
available to RYKA a letter of credit facility in the amount of $2,000,000. This
facility was used by RYKA to finance the purchase of manufactured inventory
through the KPR Companies on RYKA's behalf, at the KPR Companies' cost, from
overseas vendors. Through this facility, during 1995, RYKA purchased inventory
from the KPR Companies for $2,236,758.
During 1996, the KPR Companies advanced a total of $172,591 to RYKA on a
temporary basis, all of which, except for $18,928, had been repaid as of
December 31, 1996. During 1996, RYKA sold footwear to the KPR Companies for
$151,985. These goods were prior season's merchandise which were sold at
negotiated terms on an arms-length basis. During the six months ended June 30,
1997, the KPR Companies advanced RYKA and RYKA advanced the KPR Companies
certain funds on a temporary basis in the ordinary course of business. As of
June 30, 1997, the KPR Companies owed RYKA $44,885.
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Stock Performance Graph
The following graph sets forth the cumulative total shareholder return
(assuming reinvestment of dividends, if any) to RYKA's shareholders during the
five-year period ended December 31, 1996, as well as an overall stock market
index (CRSP Index for NASDAQ Stock Market - U.S. Companies) and a self-
determined peer group consisting of companies that Management believes to be in
a similar business (Timberland Co., Wolverine World Wide Inc., Penobscot Shoe
Co., K-Swiss, Inc. and Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc. The data points used for
the performance graph are listed in the table below.
Comparison of Cumulative Total Return of RYKA, NASDAQ Market and Peer Group
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH APPEARS HERE. Assumes $100 invested
on January 1, 1992 and Assumes Dividend Reinvested until
Fiscal Year Ending December 29, 1996]
Performance Graph Data Points
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<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ending
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMPANY
RYKA INC................ 100.0% 294.10% 100.0% 105.87% 94.11% 107.93%
Peer Group.............. 100.0% 173.42% 331.38% 225.91% 272.91% 404.50%
Broad Market............ 100.0% 100.98% 121.13% 127.17% 164.96% 204.98%
</TABLE>
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Source: Media General Financial Services
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MANAGEMENT OF THE KPR COMPANIES
Directors and Executive Officers
Michael G. Rubin, age 25, has been the President, Chief Executive Officer,
Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the KPR Companies since he
founded KPR in 1990. There are no other directors or executive officers.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Chief
Executive Officer of the KPR Companies and each of the other most highly
compensated executive officers for the year ended December 31, 1996:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
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Name and
Principal Position Years Salary ($) Bonus ($) Commissions Total
- ------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- ------------------ ---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Michael G. Rubin .................... 1996 $ 350,000 $ 40,192 $ 176,808 $ 567,000
President 1995 $ 257,643 $2,750,000 $ 642,726 $3,650,369
1994 $ 106,000 $1,000,000 $ 998,138 $2,104,138
Zeev Shenkman/(1)/................... 1996 $ 77,884 $ -- $ -- $ 77,884
Executive Vice President of
Finance and Operations
Dennis R. Rubisch/(2)/ .............. 1996 $ 122,055 $ 38,689 $ -- $ 160,744
Vice President 1995 $ 76,750 $ 58,108 $ -- $ 134,768
1994 $ 66,769 $ 35,989 $ -- $ 102,758
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(1) On June 17, 1996, Mr. Shenkman joined the KPR Companies as an executive
officer and he resigned on March 24, 1997.
(2) On January 3, 1997, Mr. Rubisch resigned as an executive officer of the KPR
Companies.
Employment Agreements
Michael G. Rubin. The KPR Companies do not have an employment agreement
with Michael G. Rubin.
Zeev Shenkman. Zeev Shenkman was the Executive Vice President of Finance
and Operations for the KPR Companies since June 17, 1996 at which time he was
granted stock options as part of his compensation package as an employee of the
KPR Companies. On March 24, 1997, Mr. Shenkman was terminated as an employee and
hired as a consultant to the KPR Companies at which time he was granted stock
options, which replaced his prior options, as part of the severance arrangement
negotiated between Mr. Shenkman, Mr. Rubin and the KPR Companies. On April 26,
1997, Mr. Shenkman was terminated as a consultant. In connection with his
termination as a consultant, Michael Rubin and Mr. Shenkman renegotiated Mr.
Shenkman's severance arrangement and entered into an agreement pursuant to which
Mr. Shenkman's prior stock options of the KPR Companies were canceled and
Michael Rubin granted him a two-
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year restricted stock option to purchase 1.423% of the KPR Companies'
outstanding common stock at a total exercise price of $300,000, or $3.00 per
share, which option vests immediately, becomes exercisable upon the completion
of the Reorganization and is convertible into 100,000 shares of RYKA Common
Stock upon completion of the Reorganization.
Dennis Rubisch. Dennis Rubisch was a Vice President of the KPR Companies.
On January 3, 1997, Mr. Rubisch and the KPR Companies entered into an agreement
pursuant to which Mr. Rubisch was terminated as an employee. At the time of Mr.
Rubisch's termination, MR Acquisitions granted Mr. Rubisch an option to purchase
25,000 shares of its holdings of RYKA Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.00
per share.
Certain Transactions
In September 1994, the KPR Companies entered into a 15 year lease with
Michael G. Rubin for warehouse and office space for its corporate headquarters.
In addition to the annual rentals, the KPR Companies pay taxes, insurance and
maintenance relating to the leased property. The mortgage on the leased property
is collateralized by the guaranty of KPR.
The KPR Companies sublease a 5000 square foot portion of its 75,000 square
foot facility to RYKA. In addition, RYKA has the right to use warehouse space
at the facility. Pursuant to the sublease, charges are $4,000 per month for use
of these facilities and certain warehousing services. Any other costs related
to the use of the facility or for other serves provided by the KPR Companies
are subject to approval by management of the KPR Companies and a special
committee of RYKA's Board of Directors comprised of disinterested directors.
As of August 15, 1997, the KPR Companies owed Mr. Rubin $3,103,456 in
connection with a loan by Mr. Rubin to the KPR Companies, which loan is
subordinated to the line of credit from the KPR Companies' principal lending
bank.
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF RYKA
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial
ownership of RYKA's Common Stock as of November 7, 1997 by (i) by each person
known to RYKA to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of RYKA's Common Stock,
(ii) each of RYKA's directors, (iii) each of the named executive officers and
(iv) all directors and executive officers as a group.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Shares of
Name and Address of Common Stock Percentage of
Beneficial Owner/(1)/ Beneficially Owned/(2)/ Common Stock
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<S> <C> <C>
Michael G. Rubin................................... 1,069,086 32.1%
Kenneth J. Adelberg................................ 46,438/(3)/ *
Dennis F. DiDominicis.............................. 10,100/(4)/ *
Steven A. Wolf..................................... 12,500/(5)/ *
All directors and executive officers
as a group (4 persons)...................... 1,133,124/(3)(6)/ 34.0%
</TABLE>
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*less than 1.0%
(1) Except as otherwise shown, the address of each person listed above is in
care of RYKA, 555 S. Henderson Road, Suite B, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
(2) Pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, shares of
Common Stock which an individual or member of a group has a right to
acquire within 60 days pursuant to the exercise of options or warrants are
deemed to be outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage
ownership of such individual or group, but are not deemed to be outstanding
for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person
shown in the table.
(3) Includes 3,438 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding
options.
(4) Includes 10,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding options.
(5) Represents 12,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
outstanding options.
(6) Includes 25,938 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding options.
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF THE KPR COMPANIES
Michael G. Rubin is the sole stockholder of each of the KPR Companies.
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PROPOSAL FOUR
AMENDMENT TO RYKA'S 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
On September 24, 1996, the Board of Directors approved an amendment
to RYKA's 1996 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") that increased the
maximum number of shares issuable under the Incentive Plan from 100,000 shares
by 900,000 shares to a total of 1,000,000 shares, subject to approval by the
stockholders of RYKA.
Currently, options for a total of 100,000 shares may be issued under
the Incentive Plan. Of these shares, 70,333 shares remain currently available
for future Awards (as defined below). The amendment increases the maximum number
of shares issuable under the Incentive Plan to a total of 1,000,000 shares. If
the stockholders do not approve the increase, then the maximum number of shares
issuable under the Incentive Plan will remain at 100,000.
The purpose of the proposed increase is to provide sufficient shares
for future Award grants to key employees of RYKA and certain other persons
including consultants, sales representatives and advisors. The Board of
Directors believes that RYKA and its stockholders significantly benefit from
having RYKA's key management employees receive Awards to purchase RYKA's Common
Stock, and that the opportunity thus afforded these employees to acquire Common
Stock is an essential element of an effective incentive program. The Board of
Directors also believes that Awards, particularly incentive stock options, are
very valuable in attracting and retaining highly qualified management personnel
and in providing additional motivation to management to use their best efforts
on behalf of RYKA and its stockholders.
Set forth below is a summary of certain significant provisions of the
Incentive Plan.
Purposes. The purposes of the Incentive Plan are to promote the
long-term retention of RYKA's key employees and certain other persons who are in
a position to make significant contributions to the success of RYKA, to further
reward these employees and other persons for their contributions, to provide
additional incentive to these employees and other persons to continue making
similar contributions, and to further align the interests of these employees and
other persons with those of RYKA's stockholders. To achieve these purposes, the
Incentive Plan permits grants of incentive stock options ("ISOs"), options not
intended to qualify as ISOs ("nonqualified options"), stock appreciation rights
("SARs"), restricted, unrestricted and deferred stock awards, performance
awards, loans and supplemental cash awards, and combinations of the foregoing
(all referred to as "Awards").
Number of Shares. The Incentive Plan currently permits Awards to be
granted for a total of 100,000 shares of RYKA's Common Stock, which may be
treasury shares, reacquired shares or newly-issued shares.
Under this Proposal, the number of shares issuable under the Incentive Plan
will be increased to 1,000,000. Shares issuable under Awards that terminate
unexercised, shares issuable under Awards that are payable in
stock or cash but are paid in cash, and shares issued but later forfeited will
be available for future Awards under the Incentive Plan.
Eligible Recipients. All current and future employees of RYKA, and
certain other persons including consultants, sales representatives and advisors
who, in the opinion of the Compensation Committee are in a position to make
significant contributions to the success of RYKA, such as consultants and
non-employee directors other than members of the Compensation Committee itself,
are eligible to receive Awards under the Incentive Plan.
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Administration. The Incentive Plan is administered by the
Compensation Committee which determines, among other things and subject to
certain conditions, the persons eligible to receive Awards, the persons who
actually receive Awards, the type of each Award, the number of shares of Common
Stock subject to each Award, the date of grant, exercise schedule, vesting
schedule and other terms and conditions of each Award, whether to accelerate the
exercise or vesting schedule or waive any other term or conditions of each
Award, whether to amend or cancel an Award, and the form of any instrument used
under the Incentive Plan. The Compensation Committee has the right to adopt
rules for the administration of the Incentive Plan, settle all controversies
regarding the Incentive Plan and any Award, and construe and correct defects and
omissions in the Incentive Plan and any Award. The Incentive Plan may be
amended, suspended or terminated by the Board of Directors, subject to certain
conditions, provided that stockholder approval will be required whenever
necessary for the Incentive Plan to continue to satisfy the requirements of
certain securities and tax laws, rules and regulations.
Stock Options. Recipients of stock options under the Incentive Plan
will have the right to purchase shares of RYKA's Common Stock at an exercise
price, during a period of time and on such other terms and conditions determined
by the Compensation Committee. For ISOs, the recipient must be an employee, the
exercise price must be at least 100% (110% if issued to a 10% stockholder) of
fair market value on the date of grant, and the term cannot exceed ten years
(five years if issued to a 10% stockholder) from date of grant. If permitted by
the Compensation Committee and subject to certain conditions, an option exercise
price may be paid by delivery of shares of RYKA's Common Stock that have been
outstanding for at least six months, or a promissory note, or a broker's
undertaking to promptly deliver the necessary funds, or by a combination of
those methods. If permitted by the Compensation Committee, options (other than
those granted in tandem with SARs) may be settled by RYKA paying to the
recipient, in cash or shares of Common Stock (valued at fair market value), an
amount equal to the fair market value minus the exercise price of the option
shares.
SARs. SARs may be granted under the Incentive Plan either alone or in
tandem with stock options. Generally, recipients of SARs are entitled to
receive, upon exercise, cash or shares of Common Stock (valued at fair market
value) equal to the fair market value on the date of exercise minus the fair
market value on the date of grant of the shares subject to the SAR, although
certain other measurements also may be used. A SAR granted in tandem with a
stock option is exercisable only if and to the extent that the option is
exercised.
Stock Awards. The Incentive Plan provides for restricted,
unrestricted and deferred stock awards. Stock awards allow the recipient to
acquire shares of RYKA's Common Stock for their par value or any higher price
determined by the Compensation Committee. In the case of restricted stock
awards, the shares acquired are subject to a vesting schedule and other possible
conditions determined by the Compensation Committee. In the case of a deferred
stock award, the recipient is entitled to acquire shares in the future at such
times and on such conditions determined by the Compensation Committee.
Performance Awards. The Incentive Plan provides for performance
awards entitling the recipient to receive stock options, stock awards or other
types of Awards conditional upon achieving performance goals determined by the
Compensation Committee. Performance goals may involve overall corporate
performance, operating group or business unit performance, personal performance
or any other category of performance determined by the Compensation Committee.
Financial performance may be measured by revenue, operating income, net income,
earnings per share, Common Stock price, price-earnings multiple, or other
financial factor determined by the Compensation Committee.
Other Awards. Under the Incentive Plan, loans or supplemental cash
awards may be granted to recipients of Awards to help defray taxes due as a
result of the Awards. The terms and conditions of loans and supplemental cash
awards, including the interest rate which may be zero, and whether any loan will
be forgiven, are determined by the Board of Directors.
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Termination of Employment. Generally, upon termination of a
recipient's employment or relationship with RYKA, stock options and SARs remain
exercisable for a period of three months (one year if termination is due to
death or disability) to the extent that they were exercisable at the time of
termination, and unvested shares under outstanding restricted stock awards vest
immediately except in the case of a voluntary resignation or termination for
cause (as defined in the Incentive Plan). Stock options, SARs and other Awards
that are not exercisable at the time of termination automatically terminate, and
payments or benefits under deferred stock awards, performance awards and
supplemental cash awards that are not irrevocably due at the time of termination
are forfeited.
Change in Control. Upon a change in control of RYKA (as defined in
the Incentive Plan), all outstanding options and SARs become fully exercisable,
all unvested shares under outstanding restricted stock awards vest, and all
conditions on deferred stock awards, performance awards and supplemental cash
awards that relate only to the passage of time and continued employment lapse,
in all cases effective six months after the change in control or upon an earlier
involuntary termination of employment without cause. The pre-change in control
Board of Directors of RYKA may elect, however, to suspend operation of some or
all of the change in control acceleration provisions.
Summary of Federal Income Tax Consequences. This discussion, which is
based upon federal income tax as currently in effect, summarizes certain federal
income tax consequences associated with the Incentive Plan. The tax consequences
to executive officers, directors, and to others subject to Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, may be different from those
summarized below.
No taxable income is realized upon the grant of a stock option or
SAR, nor upon the exercise of an ISO except to the extent that the exercise may
result in alternative minimum tax liability. Upon the exercise of a nonqualified
option, the recipient realizes ordinary income equal to the fair market value on
the date of exercise minus the exercise price of the option shares. Upon the
exercise of a SAR, the recipient realizes ordinary income equal to the amount of
cash and fair market value of any shares of Common Stock received. If restricted
or deferred shares of Common Stock are used to settle a stock option or SAR,
however, then the realization of income may be deferred. Upon a disposition of
shares acquired by exercise of a stock option or SAR, the gain or loss generally
constitutes a capital gain or loss. In the case of a disposition of ISO shares
within one year after the date of exercise or within two years after the date of
grant, the difference between the fair market value on the date of exercise and
the exercise price constitutes ordinary income, and any additional gain above
the fair market value on the date of exercise constitutes a capital gain.
Upon the grant of an unrestricted stock award, the recipient realizes
ordinary income equal to the fair market value on the date of grant minus the
price paid for the shares awarded. A recipient of a restricted stock award
realizes ordinary income only as and when the shares vest, and a recipient of a
deferred stock award realizes ordinary income only when the shares are actually
transferred. The ordinary income realized on each vesting or transfer date
equals the fair market value on that date less the price paid for the shares. A
recipient of a restricted stock award may, however, choose or be required by the
terms of the award to elect under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code to
have the ordinary income associated with all of the restricted shares realized
and measured on the date of grant. The recipient who makes such an election and
later forfeits restricted shares may not claim a loss for tax purposes.
The tax consequences of a performance award depend upon the nature of
the underlying Award earned if and when the performance goals are achieved.
Generally, loans made under the Incentive Plan do not result in taxable income
to the recipient. If the interest rate is lower than certain rates specified
under the Internal Revenue Code, however, then ordinary income may be imputed to
the recipient. Forgiveness of all or part of a loan also results in ordinary
income to the recipient. The recipient of a supplemental cash award realizes
ordinary income equal to the amount received.
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Generally, whenever a recipient realizes ordinary income, a
corresponding deduction is available to RYKA. Under Section 162(m) of the Code,
however, RYKA will be denied a deduction for certain compensation exceeding
$1,000,000 paid to its chief executive officer and four other highest paid
executive officers, excluding (among other things) certain performance based
compensation.
Stockholder Approval. There are two reasons for seeking stockholder
approval of the Incentive Plan. The first reason is to satisfy federal income
tax law requirements relating to ISOs and requirements relating to performance
based compensation, both of which include stockholder approval. The second
reason is to satisfy the requirements of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which include stockholder approval. If the
Rule 16b-3 requirements are satisfied, then neither the grant of stock options,
SARs or stock awards under the Incentive Plan, nor the transfer of shares to pay
an option exercise price under the Incentive Plan (subject to certain
conditions) will trigger the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act
regarding "short-swing" profits. If the stockholders do not approve the
Incentive Plan, then the Incentive Plan will not become effective.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RYKA UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU
VOTE "FOR" PROPOSAL FOUR.
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ACCOUNTING MATTERS
RYKA
The financial statements of RYKA as of December 31, 1996 and for year
ended December 31, 1996 which are included in this Proxy Statement were audited
by Deloitte & Touche, independent public accountants, as stated in its report
appearing herein. The financial statements of RYKA as of December 31, 1995 and
1994 and for each of the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 which are
included in this Proxy Statement were audited by Margolis & Company P.C.,
independent public accountants, as stated in its report appearing herein.
Change from Margolis & Company P.C. to Deloitte & Touche. RYKA filed
a Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 26, 1996 reporting the change in
RYKA's independent auditors from Margolis & Company P.C. to Deloitte & Touche.
RYKA engaged Margolis & Company P.C. as its independent accountant
and to audit its financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1993,
1994 and 1995. As a result of a mutual decision between RYKA and Margolis &
Company P.C., RYKA accepted the resignation of Margolis & Company P.C. on
November 26, 1996, effective as of such date. Also on November 26, 1996,
effective as of such date, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the
Board of Directors of RYKA appointed Deloitte & Touche as RYKA's independent
accountant to succeed Margolis & Company P.C.
Except for the opinion that there is "substantial doubt about RYKA's
ability to continue as a going concern," the reports of Margolis & Company P.C.
on the financial statements of RYKA for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994
and 1995 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were
not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting
principles.
During the conduct of the audits of the two most recent fiscal years
of RYKA, and all subsequent interim periods preceding the resignation of
Margolis & Company P.C. and the engagement of Deloitte & Touche, there was no
disagreement with Margolis & Company P.C. on any matter of accounting principles
or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure,
which disagreement, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Margolis & Company
P.C., would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the
disagreement in connection with its report.
Except as set forth below, during the conduct of the audits of the
fiscal years ended 1994 and 1995 of RYKA, and all subsequent interim periods
preceding the resignation of Margolis & Company P.C. and the engagement of
Deloitte & Touche, Margolis & Company P.C. has not advised RYKA (i) that the
internal controls necessary for RYKA to develop reliable financial statements do
not exist; (ii) that information has come to the attention of Margolis & Company
P.C. that has led it to no longer be able to rely on management's
representations, or that has made it unwilling to be associated with the
financial statements prepared by management; (iii) of the need to expand
significantly the scope of its audit, or that information has come to the
attention of Margolis & Company P.C. during such time period that if further
investigated may (A) materially impact the fairness or reliability of either a
previously issued audit report or the underlying financial statements, or the
financial statements issued or to be issued covering the fiscal period(s)
subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statements covered by an
audit report, or (B) cause it be unwilling to rely on management's
representations or be associated with the registrant's financial statements; or
(iv) that information has come to the accountant's attention that it has
concluded materially impacts the fairness or reliability of either (A) a
previously issued audit report or the underlying financial statements, or (B)
the financial statements issued or to be issued covering the fiscal period(s)
subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statements covered by an
audit report.
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On November 15, 1996, Margolis & Company P.C. indicated to RYKA that
it was unwilling to be associated with the interim financial statements prepared
by RYKA for the third quarter of 1996 to be included in RYKA's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for such quarter because of the improper recognition of revenue and
related expenses that occurred for the first, second and third quarters of 1996
and the impact that such recognition of revenue and related expenses would have
on RYKA's interim financial statements for such periods. In its Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 1996, RYKA restated certain
revenue and related expenses for the first, second and third quarters of 1996
that had been previously reported in RYKA's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for
the first and second quarters of 1996 and in RYKA's press release, dated
November 7, 1996, relating to the third quarter of 1996. In addition, on
November 19, 1996, RYKA issued a press release that reported the restatement of
such revenue and related expenses was due to an error by RYKA in following
RYKA's procedures relating to cut-off of revenue and expenses at the end of the
respective quarters. RYKA also stated that it will file Forms 10-Q/A for the
first two quarters of 1996, which it filed on June 26, 1997.
The facts and circumstances surrounding the improper recognition of
revenue and related expenses for the first, second and third quarters of 1996
were discussed among Margolis & Company P.C., management of RYKA and the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors of RYKA. The decision to change accountants
was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board of
Directors of RYKA. RYKA has authorized Margolis & Company P.C. to respond fully
to the inquiries of Deloitte & Touche concerning the subject matter disclosed
herein.
Change from Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. to Margolis & Company P.C. RYKA
filed a Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated August 23, 1995 reporting the change
in RYKA's independent auditors from Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. to Margolis &
Company P.C.
Effective August 23, 1995, RYKA notified the accounting firm of
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. that the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors had
voted to dismiss the firm as RYKA's independent accountants for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1995. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. had served as RYKA's
independent public accountants for each of the fiscal years ended December 31,
1993 and 1994. In connection with the audits of RYKA's financial statements for
the years ended December 31, 1993 and December 31, 1994, the report for each of
those years included a modification concerning RYKA's ability to continue as a
going concern. In connection with the audits of the RYKA's financial statements
for the years ended December 31, 1993 and December 31, 1994, there were no
disagreements with Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. on any matters of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or
procedures. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. did not advise RYKA that it questioned the
fairness, accuracy, or reliability of RYKA's financial statements, management's
representations, internal controls or prior audits.
The KPR Companies
The financial statements of the KPR Companies as of December 31, 1996
and for the year ended December 31, 1996 which are included in this Proxy
Statement were audited by Deloitte & Touche, independent public accountants, as
stated in its report appearing herein. The financial statements of the KPR
Companies as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and for each of the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1994 which are included in this Proxy Statement were
audited by Margolis & Company P.C., independent public accountants, as stated in
its report appearing herein.
A representative of Deloitte & Touche is expected to be present at
the Annual Meeting, to have the opportunity to make a statement if he or she
desires to do so, and to be available to respond to appropriate questions.
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COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires RYKA's directors and
executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of
RYKA's equity securities, to file with the Commission initial reports of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity
securities of RYKA. Officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are
required by the Commission regulation to furnish RYKA with copies of all Section
16(a) forms they file.
To RYKA's knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such
reports furnished to RYKA and written representations that no other reports were
required during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, all Section 16(a)
filing requirements applicable to its executive officers, directors and greater
than 10% beneficial owners were complied with, except that Messrs. Rubin,
Adelberg, DiDominicis and Wolf and Ms.
Poe each failed to file a Form 5.
OTHER MATTERS
As of the date hereof, RYKA knows of no other business that will be
presented for consideration at the Annual Meeting. However, the enclosed proxy
confers discretionary authority to vote with respect to any and all of the
following matters that may come before the meeting: (i) matters that RYKA's
Board of Directors does not know, a reasonable time before proxy solicitation,
are to be presented for approval at the meeting; (ii) approval of the minutes of
a prior meeting of stockholders, if such approval does not constitute
ratification of the action at the meeting; (iii) the election of any person to
any office for which a bona fide nominee is unable to serve or for good cause
will not serve; (iv) any proposal omitted from this Proxy Statement and the form
of proxy pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, as amended; and (v)
matters incidental to the conduct of the meeting. If any such matters come
before the meeting, the proxy agents named in the accompanying proxy card will
vote in accordance with their judgment.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 1998 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Stockholder proposals intended to be presented at the 1998 Annual
Meeting must be submitted by August 20, 1998 to receive consideration for
inclusion in the Company's 1998 proxy materials.
EACH PERSON SOLICITED HEREUNDER CAN OBTAIN A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AS FILED WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, WITHOUT CHARGE EXCEPT FOR EXHIBITS TO
THE REPORT, BY SENDING A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CORPORATE SECRETARY, AT 555
SOUTH HENDERSON ROAD, SUITE B, KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
STEVEN A. WOLF
Secretary
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RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Statements For The Years Ended December 31
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1996, 1995 and 1994 and Independent Auditor's Report:
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Independent Auditor's Report - Deloitte & Touche............................................. F-2
Independent Auditor's Report - Margolis & Company P.C........................................ F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995.................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.......................................................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) -
Three Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994........................................ F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.......................................................... F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................................... F-9
Financial Statements For The Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited):
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Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 1997.................................................. F-23
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Six Months Ended
June 30, 1997 and 1996.................................................................... F-24
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended
June 30, 1997 and 1996.................................................................... F-25
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................................... F-26
KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
Financial Statements For The Years Ended December 31,
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1996, 1995 and 1994 and Independent Auditor's Report:
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Independent Auditor's Report - Deloitte & Touche............................................. F-29
Independent Auditor's Report - Margolis & Company P.C........................................ F-30
Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995........................................ F-31
Combined Statements of Operations - Three Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.......................................................... F-32
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity -
Three Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994........................................ F-33
Combined Statements of Cash Flows - Three Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.......................................................... F-34
Notes to Combined Financial Statements....................................................... F-35
Financial Statements For The Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited):
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Condensed Combined Balance Sheet at June 30, 1997............................................ F-45
Condensed Combined Statements of Operations - Six Months Ended
June 30, 1997 and 1996.................................................................... F-46
Combined Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) - Six Months Ended
June 30, 1997............................................................................. F-47
Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended
June 30, 1997 and 1996.................................................................... F-48
Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-49
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Board of Directors of Ryka Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Ryka Inc. as of
December 31, 1996 and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the year then ended. Our
audit also included the financial statement schedule for the year ended December
31, 1996 listed in the Index at Item 14. These financial statements and
financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
financial statement schedule based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures 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.
In our opinion, the 1996 financial statement presents fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 1996 and the
results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion such
financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all
material respects the information set forth therein.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note A to the
financial statements, the company has experienced significant net losses since
its inception and has an accumulated deficit at December 31, 1996 of
$19,728,000. In addition, the Company's bank agreement will be terminated on
November 30, 1997. Such conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these
matters are also described in Note A to the financial statements. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche
Deloitte & Touche
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 18, 1997 except for notes A, E
and I as to which the date is June 6, 1997
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors and Stockholders
RYKA Inc.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of RYKA Inc. and Subsidiary as of
December 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity (deficiency) and cash flows for each of the two years in
the period ended December 31, 1995. We have also audited the financial statement
schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) in this Form 10-K for the two years ended
December 31, 1995. These financial statements and schedule are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of RYKA
Inc. and its Subsidiary at December 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period
ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule
referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements
taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information
required to be included therein.
The accompanying financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1995 have
been prepared assuming that RYKA Inc. will continue as a going concern. As more
fully described in Note A, the Company has incurred significant operating losses
since its inception and has an accumulated deficit at December 31, 1995 of
$17,848,484. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's plans in regard to this
matter are described in Note A. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and
classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Margolis & Company P.C.
MARGOLIS & COMPANY P.C.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
June 21, 1996
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RYKA Inc and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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December 31, December 31,
1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $37,469 $77,509
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $ 65,941 in 1996 and $ 57,573 in 1995 1,947,036 533,490
Inventory 2,644,017 678,319
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 149,306 118,294
Note receivable, officer 20,000 -
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Total current assets 4,797,828 1,407,612
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation 194,815 195,083
Security deposits and other assets 70,000 500
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Total assets $5,062,643 $1,603,195
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Current liabilities:
Note payable, bank $1,592,453 -
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,001,577 $437,324
Due to customer 413,290 413,290
Due to affiliate 18,928 2,043
Subordinated note payable 851,440 -
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Total current liabilities 3,877,688 852,657
Subordinated note payable - 851,440
Bridge loan payable - 120,000
Other liabilities 35,000 150,000
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized;
none issued or outstanding - -
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 90,000,000 shares and 70,000,000
shares authorized at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively;
56,635,326 and 46,135,326 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively 566,353 461,353
Additional paid in capital 20,311,843 17,016,229
Accumulated deficit (19,728,241) (17,848,484)
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Total stockholders' equity (deficiency) 1,149,955 (370,902)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $5,062,643 $1,603,195
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $10,194,675 $7,538,354 $16,024,991
Other revenues - 75,904 228,508
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10,194,675 7,614,258 16,253,499
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold 7,199,572 6,581,670 11,399,760
Inventory write-down to lower of cost or market - 586,000 -
General and administrative expense 1,241,660 2,065,553 1,735,688
Selling and marketing expense 2,014,671 1,803,686 2,604,277
Research and development expenses 671,022 359,646 226,271
Contingent warrant compensation 511,614 - -
Special charges 152,715 379,434 -
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Total costs and expenses 11,791,254 11,775,989 15,965,996
--------------------------------------------
Operating income (loss) (1,596,579) (4,161,731) 287,503
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Other (income) expenses:
Merger costs 67,000 783,289 -
Interest expense 221,173 348,169 805,272
Interest income (1,529) (6,328) (6,354)
Gain on disposition of property and equipment - (7,128) -
Other (3,466) - -
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Total other expenses, net 283,178 1,118,002 798,918
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Loss before extraordinary gain (1,879,757) (5,279,733) (511,415)
Extraordinary gain -- forgiveness of debt - 1,650,256 -
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Net loss ($1,879,757) ($3,629,477) ($511,415)
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Loss per share:
Loss before extraordinary gain ($0.04) ($0.15) ($0.02)
Extraordinary gain - $0.05 -
Net loss per share ($0.04) ($0.10) ($0.02)
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Weighted average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding 51,368,619 34,340,653 24,210,083
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Additional
Common Stock Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1993 23,721,356 $237,213 $14,780,493 ($13,707,592) $1,310,114
Exercise of stock options 197,175 1,972 58,781 $60,753
Issuance of stock, net of
offering costs 2,555,795 25,558 1,148,979 $1,174,537
Net loss (511,415) ($511,415)
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Balance at December 31, 1994 26,474,326 264,743 15,988,253 (14,219,007) $2,033,989
Issuance of stock in connection
with forgiveness of debt 500,000 5,000 120,000 $125,000
Issuance of warrants in connection
with forgiveness of debt 5,319 $5,319
Issuance of stock and warrants,
net of offering costs 18,320,000 183,200 419,153 $602,353
Issuance of stock for services
related to stock offering 40,000 400 9,600 $10,000
Issuance of stock for settlement
of employment contract 60,000 600 14,400 $15,000
Issuance of warrants to lender in
connection with credit facility 100,000 $100,000
Exercise of stock options 41,000 410 9,838 $10,248
Exercise of warrants 700,000 7,000 273,000 $280,000
Contributed services 41,666 $41,666
Warrants issued below market value 35,000 $35,000
Net loss (3,629,477) ($3,629,477)
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Balance at December 31, 1995 46,135,326 461,353 17,016,229 (17,848,484) ($370,902)
Issuance of stock, net of
offering costs 10,000,000 100,000 2,395,200 $2,495,200
Issuance of stock and warrants 20,000 200 53,800 $54,000
for license agreements and
services
Contributed services 100,000 $100,000
Conversion of bridge
loan repayment 480,000 4,800 120,000 $124,800
Conversion of other liability as 70,000 $70,000
contributed capital
Issuance of warrants for failure to 45,000 45,000
register shares
Contingent warrant compensation 511,614 $511,614
Net loss (1,879,757) ($1,879,757)
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Balance at December 31, 1996 56,635,326 $566,353 $20,311,843 ($19,728,241) $1,149,955
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
1996 1995 1994
************* ************* *************
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Loss ($1,879,757) ($3,629,477) ($511,415)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Extraordinary item - forgiveness of debt - (1,650,256) -
Depreciation and amortization 59,052 52,640 45,291
Contingent warrant compensation 511,614 - -
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 16,000 359,388 130,000
Capital contributed as services 100,000 41,666 -
Issuance of common stock and warrants
for services 23,000 150,000 -
Loss on disposition of equipment - 504 -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (1,429,546) 2,041,116 (274,266)
Inventory (1,965,698) 3,085,516 (483,187)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (31,012) 48,652 (6,030)
Note receivable, officer (20,000) - -
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 525,253 657,096 (604,145)
Due to customer - 413,290 -
Payable to factories - (390,113) -
Due to affiliate 16,885 2,043 -
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating
activities (4,074,209) 1,182,065 (1,703,752)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (58,784) (90,109) (130,895)
Proceeds from sale of equipment - 15,000 -
Security deposits and other assets 500 15,253 12,500
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Net cash used for investing activities (58,284) (59,856) (118,395)
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</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
RYKA Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
1996 1995 1994
************ ********** *********
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in payable to lender, net 1,592,453 (2,078,730) 155,971
Increase (decrease) in payable to factor, net - (1,286,237) 786,237
Proceeds from sale of common stock 2,500,000 - -
Proceeds from bridge financing - 120,000 300,000
Repayment of bridge financing - - (300,000)
Reduction in other liability - 150,000 -
Repayment of notes payable to stockholder - - (125,000)
Repayments of capital lease obligations - - (17,878)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and
warrants - 290,248 60,753
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of
issuance costs - 612,353 1,174,537
Proceeds from subordinated note payable, affiliate - 851,440 -
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing
activities 4,092,453 (1,340,926) 2,034,620
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (40,040) (218,717) 212,473
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 77,509 296,226 83,753
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $37,469 $77,509 $296,226
====================================
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest $221,173 $340,715 $303,092
====================================
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and
financing activities:
Issuance of common stock and warrants in partial
settlement of amounts due creditors - $130,319 -
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Conversion of other liability into contributed capital $70,000 - -
====================================
Issuance of warrants as compensation and as settlement
of employment agreement $523,614 - -
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Issuance of warrants for failure to register 1995
Private Placement shares 45,000 - -
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Issuance of warrants for licensing agreement $31,000 - -
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Issuance of common stock for services - 145,000 -
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Licensing agreement obtained under financing $70,000 - -
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
RYKA Inc. ("RYKA" (R) or the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, designs,
develops and markets high-performance athletic footwear specifically for women
to retail outlets primarily located in North America and Europe. Operations
commenced in February, 1987.
The Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1996 have
been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of
assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of
business. The Company has incurred significant recurring losses since its
inception and had an accumulated deficit at December 31, 1996 of $19,728,000.
The Company was involved in several significant transactions during 1995 which
included the sale of securities, a change in key management, the establishment
of a new loan and security agreement with a bank, the settlement of debts with
secured and unsecured creditors and moving the Company's principal offices.
During 1996 the Company incurred substantial expenditures in order to meet
ongoing needs and fund its operating plans, which included the development and
marketing of new products. The Company negotiated a credit facility with a new
lender which became effective August 15, 1996. As a prerequisite to closing the
new credit facility, the Company was required to raise $2,000,000 in equity.
This requirement was satisfied with the sale of $2,500,000 of equity securities
through a Private Placement which commenced in May 1996 and was completed in
August 1996 (The "1996 Private Placement"). Subsequently, the Company was
informed by the new lender that the new credit facility was to be terminated on
March 31, 1997. As of June 4, 1997, the lender agreed to extend RYKA's credit
facility, as modified (see Note E) to November 30, 1997. If the Company is
unable to obtain alternative financing, there is no assurance that the Company
will be able to continue operations. Further, there is no assurance that the
Company will be able to obtain alternative financing, or, if obtained, such
financing will be on terms satisfactory for the Company.
On September 26, 1996 the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization, as amended and restated (the "Reorganization Agreement") with
KPR Sports International, Inc. ("KPR") and certain affiliated companies
(collectively the "KPR Companies") and Michael G. Rubin, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of RYKA and the sole stockholder of the KPR Companies,
pursuant to which, subject to the approval by the Stockholders of RYKA and the
Company's lender, RYKA would become a holding company by transferring all of its
assets and liabilities to a wholly owned subsidiary and would acquire the KPR
Companies in exchange for 163,250,000 shares of RYKA. The Company believes that
the proposed transaction will be completed by the end of 1997.
There is no assurance that the reorganization will be consummated or the
replacement financing obtained. In the event that the reorganization is not
consummated, or further delayed, the Company may sell additional equity
securities in order to generate sufficient capital resources to assure
continuation of the operations of the Company. Further, upon completion of the
reorganization, the Company may sell additional equity securities in order to
further support future operations.
Management recognizes that the Company may be required to obtain these or
similar additional resources or consider modifications to its operating plans
including reductions in operating costs to enable it to continue operations.
However, no assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in
raising sufficient additional capital if required, to support future operations.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible
future effect on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts
and classifications of liabilities that may result from the outcome of these
uncertainties.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the
- ---------------------------
accounts of RYKA Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, RYKA GmbH, a German
corporation. During 1994 RYKA GmbH was involuntarily dissolved by the Munich
Trade Register. RYKA GmbH's sole business activity consisted of holding title
to the stylized RYKA and dual parallelogram trademarks, which are both key
trademarks of the Company, and licensing them back to the Company. During 1995,
the Company had legal proceedings in Germany and caused full ownership of such
trademarks to be transferred to the Company from RYKA GmbH. All intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company
currently operates without subsidiary.
Cash Equivalents: The Company considers highly liquid investments with
- ----------------
maturities at date of purchase of less than three months to be cash equivalents.
Inventory: Inventory, primarily consisting of women's high-performance athletic
- ---------
footwear, is valued at the lower of cost (determined by the first-in, first-out
method) or market.
Equipment: Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the
- ---------
estimated useful lives of the assets, generally five to seven years, using the
straight-line method. Included in these assets are leasehold improvements which
are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the
remaining term of the lease. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are
expensed as incurred. Upon retirement or other disposition of these assets, the
cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the
resulting gain or loss, if any, is reflected in results of operations.
Licenses: The Company records licenses acquired at cost and amortizes such cost
- --------
over the term of the license or life of the underlying patent whichever is less.
Income Taxes: The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial
- ------------
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). SFAS
109 requires recognition of deferred income taxes for all temporary differences
between the tax and financial reporting basis of the Company's assets and
liabilities based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the
periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. SFAS
109 also requires a valuation allowance against net deferred assets if, based
upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Revenue Recognition: Sales, net of discounts, are recognized upon the shipment
- -------------------
of footwear.
Other Revenues: Prior to July 1995, RYKA's independent foreign distributors
- --------------
primarily purchased footwear directly from the Company's overseas manufacturers,
and the Company received royalty on those purchases. Income from direct
purchases by foreign distributors is included in Other Revenues.
Advertising Expense: The Company expenses the cost of advertising the first time
- -------------------
the advertising takes place. Advertising expense was $229,919 and $212,307 for
1996 and 1995, respectively.
Loss Per Share: Loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares
- --------------
of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalent shares outstanding during
each year. Stock options and warrants are included as common stock equivalents,
using the treasury stock method, in the computation of weighted average shares
outstanding when dilutive.
Reclassifications: Certain 1994 and 1995 balances have been reclassified to
- -----------------
conform with the 1996 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications
included a $270,000 adjustment to liabilities for amounts originally classified
as stockholders deficiency at December 31, 1995. $235,000 of such amount became
permanent equity during 1996.
Use of Estimates: The presentation 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.
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RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The carrying amounts of cash and cash
- -----------------------------------
equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, note payable bank, due to
affiliate and subordinated note payable, affiliate are a reasonable estimate of
their fair values at December 31, 1996 and 1995.
Stock Option Plans: The Company accounts for employee stock compensation plans
- ------------------
using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock issued to Employees" (APB
25). Under such method, compensation is measured by the quoted market price of
the stock at the measurement date less the amount, if any, that the employee is
required to pay. The measurement date is the first date on which the number of
shares that any individual employee is entitled to receive and the option or
purchase price, if any, are known.
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
(SFAS 123). SFAS 123 permits companies to choose between a "fair value based
method of accounting" for employee stock options or to continue to measure
compensation cost for employee stock compensation plans using the intrinsic
value based method of accounting prescribed by APB 25. The Company intends to
continue to use the APB 25 method. Entities electing to remain with this method
must make pro-forma disclosures of net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per
share, as if the fair value based method of accounting defined in SFAS 123 had
been applied to all awards granted in fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1994. The Company, as permitted under SFAS 123, has made such disclosures for
1995 awards in its 1996 annual financial statements.
Earnings Per Share: In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
- -------------------
issued SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share." This new standard requires dual
presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the
statement of earnings and requires reconciliation of the numerators and
denominators of the basic and diluted EPS calculations. This statement will be
effective for both interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 1997.
The Company anticipates that this statement will not have a material impact on
its financial statements.
NOTE C - SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MR ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C.
On July 31, 1995, MR Acquisitions LLC ("MR") entered into a Securities Purchase
Agreement (the "Agreement) with the Company. The significant provisions of the
Agreement and related settlement of obligations due to various creditors are as
follows:
. MR purchased for consideration of $148,560 a total of 14,800,000 shares of
Common Stock of the Company and a seven year warrant to purchase an
additional 5,100,000 shares of Common Stock for $.01 per share. Further,
KPR Sports International, Inc. ("KPR"), an affiliate of MR loaned $851,440
to the Company in the form of a secured subordinated loan with interest at
prime plus one percent and with repayment terms coincident with the
revolving credit facility with the principal lender (see note E).
In connection with the bank loan obtained in 1995 (see note E) which has
been terminated in 1996, MR was responsible for making future subordinated
loans or capital infusions, or causing the same to occur, in amounts
substantially equal to any losses incurred by the Company subsequent to the
date of the Transaction such that by August 30, 1995 capital funds are
maintained at a minimum of $2,000,000 as defined.
In addition, the Company issued a seven year contingent stock purchase
warrant (the "Contingent Warrant"), to MR to purchase up to an additional
4,000,000 shares of Common Stock for an exercise price of $.01 per share
for $560 when the fair value of such warrant was approximately $35,000
according to an independent valuation of such transaction. Pursuant to the
warrant terms, if at any time within one year from the date of issuance for
the Contingent Warrant the Company issues a number of shares of Common
Stock which results in the Company having in excess of 50,000,000 shares of
Common Stock issued and outstanding, provided, that any such shares above
such 50,000,000 were issued solely for the purpose of a) inducing a lender
to make a loan or loans to the Company, or b) in connection with an
infusion of capital to the Company, or c) a settlement of debts with the
Company's creditors, or d) a combination thereof, then upon the occurrence
of such stock issuance, for every ten (10) additional shares of Common
Stock which are issued, four (4) of such shares shall vest under the
Contingent Warrant to MR, who upon exercise shall pay an additional one
cent ($.01) per share for the issuance of such additional shares. At
December 31, 1996 2,131,730 shares related to this warrant are vested. In
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE C - SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MR ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C. - CONTINUED
connection with the vesting of these warrants in 1996, the Company
recognized a charge to earnings of $511,614 for the difference between the
market value and the exercise price of the warrants.
The Company reimbursed MR approximately $125,000 for its costs in
connection with the Agreement.
. As required by the Agreement, the Company negotiated the following
settlement arrangements with secured and unsecured creditors:
Secured Creditor:
The Company entered into a Settlement Agreement with a secured creditor,
under which $1,804,734 of secured indebtedness was settled by payment of
$1,100,000 in cash and the issuance of 500,000 shares of Common Stock.
These shares have been valued at $.25 each or $125,000 in the aggregate.
This creditor was also obligated to certain vendors pursuant to letters of
credit opened on behalf of the Company for the purchase of approximately
$1,000,000 in merchandise to be received in the future. In connection with
the settlement, as a result of separate negotiations with such vendors,
this creditor was released from any obligations in connection with such
letters of credit.
Unsecured Creditors:
Unsecured creditors who were owed approximately $839,000 elected to receive
payment in cash of $.08 for each dollar they were owed during July 1995, or
in certain cases at a later date, in full and complete elected settlement
of each dollar owed to the creditor. The Company made payments to these
creditors totaling approximately $68,000.
Unsecured creditors who were owed approximately $98,000 elected to receive
payment in cash of $.03 for each dollar they were owed during July 1995, or
in certain cases at a later date, and the issuance of one warrant for the
purchase of a share of Common Stock of the Company for each $2 due such
creditor. The warrants are exercisable over a 5 year period at an exercise
price of $1.50 per share. The value of each warrant was $.10. The Company
made payments to these creditors totaling approximately $3,000 and issued
53,192 warrants.
In addition, approximately $315,000 of claims were settled under other
negotiated arrangements requiring the payment of approximately $107,000 in
the aggregate.
The total 1995 settlements with secured and unsecured creditors who were
owed approximately $3,050,000 resulted in a gain of approximately
$1,650,000.
. Other matters:
In connection with the Agreement, various other arrangements were made
including the following:
. The lease for the Company's principal operating facility was
terminated early with the payment of rent through August 15, 1995.
. Certain employment arrangements have been modified or new arrangements
have been entered into involving, among other things, the granting of
approximately 700,000 new options for the purchase of the Company's
Common Stock at a price equal to the fair market value at the date of
issuance.
. The Company incurred approximately $225,000 of professional fees and
other costs in connection with this Agreement. The amount was paid
in cash and by the issuance of 100,000
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RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE C - SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MR ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C. - CONTINUED
warrants valued at $20,000. The warrants are exercisable over 5 years at a
price of $.42 per share.
. A key employment agreement was terminated involving issuance of 60,000
shares of Common Stock, valued at $.25 per share.
. At the closing of the Agreement ("Closing"), the Company had 45,000,000
shares of common stock authorized for issuance. Prior to the Closing,
approximately 26,500,000 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding
and approximately 3,600,000 additional shares of common stock were reserved
for issuance of stock options and warrants unrelated to this Agreement. The
stockholders of the Company were requested to approve and approved an
increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock to 70,000,000
at a special meeting on November 15, 1995, and subsequently to 90,000,000
shares at its annual shareholders' meeting in order to enable the Company
to issue shares, options and warrants as a result of the Agreement and to
shares available for future financing and stock options.
NOTE D - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
1. Affiliates of MR Acquisitions, L.L.C. (MR):
The Company relocated to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in August 1995 where
it conducts its operations and warehouses inventory in a facility subleased
from an affiliate of MR. Terms of the sublease were negotiated on an arms
length basis and require rental payments of approximately $4,000 per month
for use of these facilities and warehousing services commencing August 1,
1995 through July 31, 1997. Rent expense related to this lease totaled
$47,500 and $19,792 for the years ended 1996 and 1995, respectively. Any
other cost related to the use of the joint facility or for other services
provided by MR or its affiliates will be charged to the Company on an arms
length basis and will be subject to approval by a special disinterested
committee of the Board of Directors. Rent expense charged to operations in
connection with this lease, as well as other leases, was $47,500, $58,792,
and $117,250 in the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
KPR Sports International, Inc., an affiliate of MR and an entity owned by
the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has advanced
certain funds to the Company on a temporary basis. Such amounts
remaining outstanding at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are included in the
balance sheet under current liabilities as due to affiliate.
MR through its affiliate, KPR, made available to the Company, a letter
of credit facility in the amount of $2,000,000. The facility is used by the
Company to finance the purchase of manufactured inventory with overseas
vendors. At December 31, 1995, letters of credit in the amount of $168,652
were issued by KPR on behalf of the Company. This arrangement was replaced
by a bank letter of credit facility in 1996 Merchandise inventory received
under the terms of the facility is recorded in the financial statements
upon transfer of title to the Company which, generally, occurs upon payment
to KPR.
In connection with the Agreement described in Note C, KPR loaned the
Company $851,440 in the form of subordinated debt.
Included in the statement of operations for 1996 and 1995 are sales of
$151,985 and $85,254, respectively, relating to footwear sold to KPR. These
goods were prior season's merchandise which was sold at negotiated terms on
an arms-length basis.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company devotes a portion
of his time to the Company's operations and marketing and sales-related
activities for which he does not receive any compensation. The value of
these services for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the five months
ended December 31, 1995, estimated at $100,000 and $41,666, respectively
was recorded
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RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE D - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - CONTINUED
as compensation expense and included as part of general and administrative
expenses in the statement of operations and as a contribution to capital
and included as additional paid-in capital in the balance sheet.
Additionally, as described in Note C, the Company recorded a charge in
1996 of $511,614 relating to Contingent Warrants owned by MR.
1. Affiliates of MR Acquisitions, L.L.C. (MR) - continued:
A summary of all related party transactions with MR or its affiliate for
the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows:
--------------------------------- 1996 -------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount Included in
Amount Included Subordinated Note Amount Included
Financial Statement In Due To Payable In Additional
Nature Of Transactions Classification Transaction Amount Affiliate Affiliate Paid-In Capital
- ---------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Purchase Of
Inventory Inventory 2,236,758
Subordinated Subordinated Note
Debt Payable 851,440 $851,440
Sale Of
Merchandise Net Sales 151,985 (685)
General and
Administrative
Rent Expense 47,500
Interest On Subordinated
Debt Interest Expense 78,944 13,162
Interest On Letters Of
Credit Advances Interest Expense 1,779
Temporary Advances 1,148,366 6,431
Resolution of Contingent Contingent Warrant
Warrant Expense 511,614 $511,614
General and
Administrative
Services to Capital Expense and
Contributed Additional Paid-In
Capital 100,000 100,000
---------- -------- --------
18,908 $851,440 611,614
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</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE D - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - CONTINUED
1. Affiliates of MR Acquisitions, L.L.C. (MR) - continued:
I--------------------------------- 1995 ----------------------------------I
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount
Amount Included in Amount
Financial Included Subordinated Included In
Nature Of Statement Transaction In Due To Note Payable Additional
Transactions Classification Amount Affiliate Affiliate Paid-In Capital
- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Purchase Of
Inventory Inventory $256,892
Sale Of Property Property 15,000
Proceeds From Subordinated
Subordinated Note Payable
Debt 851,440 $851,440
Sale Of
Merchandise Net Sales 85,254
General and
Administrative
Rent Expense 19,792
Interest On
Subordinated Interest
Debt Expense 34,555
Temporary
Advances 172,591 $2,043
General and
Administrative
Services Expense and
Contributed to Additional Paid-
Capital In Capital 41,666 $41,666
---------- ------------ ---------------
$2,043 $851,440 $41,666
========== ============ ===============
</TABLE>
NOTE E - NOTE PAYABLE BANK
In connection with the Agreement, the Company entered into a Loan and Security
Agreement with its principal lender to establish a $4,000,000 revolving credit
facility secured by all assets of the Company. The facility made funds available
to the Company based on a percentage of inventory and accounts receivable, as
defined. Interest on the amounts outstanding were paid monthly at the rate of
prime plus one percent and the facility was due on demand. This facility was
repaid in 1996. As of December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company owed $ -0- under
the facility. Interest expense incurred in connection with this facility was
$48,141 and $6,907 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
At December 31, 1995 and through August 15, 1996, the Company was in default of
certain provisions of the Loan and Security Agreement requiring certain credit
and life insurance to be obtained within prescribed time frames, losses incurred
by the Company subsequent to the Agreement date to be funded by MR making
subordinated loans or capital infusions, or causing the same to occur (the
"Funding Requirement"), and the covenant requiring establishment and maintenance
of certain minimum tangible net worth. The principal lender waived the defaults,
extended the time for the credit insurance to be obtained, and postponed the
Funding Requirement and minimum tangible net worth requirements, through August
15, 1996.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE E - NOTE PAYABLE BANK-CONTINUED
In order to meet ongoing needs and fund its operating plans, the Company
negotiated a credit facility "Replacement Loan" with a new lender which became
effective August 15, 1996. As a prerequisite to closing this facility, the
Company was required to raise $2,000,000 in equity. This requirement was
satisfied with the sale of $2,500,000 of equity securities, (during the 1996
Private Placement). Maximum borrowings available under this Replacement Loan,
subject to borrowing base restrictions, are $4,500,000. As of December 31, 1996
the Company owed $1,592,453 under this facility. Interest is accrued at a rate
of prime plus one percent on this lending agreement. The Interest rate in effect
at December 31, 1996 was 8.5%. Interest expenses incurred in connection with the
Replacement Loan was $86,660.
The Replacement Loan Agreement granted the bank a security interest in the
Company's accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, under this agreement
the Company is restricted from paying any dividends to its shareholders.
Concurrently with RYKA, KPR closed a Replacement Loan with the same lender. On
November 8, 1996 the bank notified KPR that it was in default of certain
financial covenants, specifically the debt to net worth ratio and required
tangible net worth, and certain provisions relating to financial information.
RYKA satisfied its financial covenants and is not in default of its loan with
the Replacement Lender.
On February 7, 1997 the Company entered into an agreement to modify the
Replacement Loan dated August 15, 1996 in anticipation of a complete refinancing
of the Company's obligation which was required to occur by March 31, 1997. The
terms of the modification called for an acceleration of the termination date to
March 31, 1997. Coincident with the signing of this agreement, KPR entered into
a Forbearance and Amendment Agreement with its lender. The terms of this
modification place certain additional financial covenants on KPR, and
accelerated the termination of KPR's Facility to March 31, 1997. The complete
refinancing of the Company's obligation was not successfully completed by March
31, 1997. On June 4, 1997, the Company and KPR obtained an extension of their
credit facilities to November 30, 1997 to allow the Company and KPR to continue
to attempt to obtain new financing. The terms of the extension modified the
original replacement loan agreement by increasing the interest rate to prime
plus 3 1/2%. Given the dependance of RYKA on certain support provided
by KPR, KPR's inability to obtain continued funding or additional funding for
its operations could adversely impact the ability of RYKA to continue in
business independent of KPR.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE F - INCOME TAXES
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 the Company had no
provision for income taxes. The components of the net deferred tax assets at
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred Assets $ 63,050 $ 39,088
Inventory 28,355 23,029
Provision for doubtful accounts 7,261,457 7,042,668
Net operating loss carryforwards (125,985) 39,776
----------- -----------
Gross deferred tax asset 7,226,877 7,144,561
Valuation allowance (7,226,877) (7,144,561)
---------------------------
Net deferred tax asset $ - $ -
============= ===========
</TABLE>
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of these favorable tax
attributes in future income tax returns, the Company has placed a valuation
allowance against its otherwise recognizable deferred tax assets. As of December
31, 1996 the Company had available net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $ 19,235,000 which expire in the years beginning 2002 through
2011. The use of net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to annual
limitations based on ownership changes of the Company's stock, as defined by
Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
NOTE G - PROPERTY
Major classes of property, at cost, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Equipment $ 423,171 $ 364,969
Leasehold Improvements $ 7,957 $ 7,407
--------- ---------
$ 431,128 $ 372,376
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (236,313) (177,293)
--------- ---------
$ 194,815 $ 195,083
========= =========
</TABLE>
The Company relocated in August, 1995. As a result of the relocation the Company
abandoned leasehold improvements which had an original cost of $25,066 and a net
book value of $1,966, and terminated leases for equipment under capital leases
which had an original cost of $85,852 and a net book value of $1,683.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in various routine litigation, including litigation in
which the Company is a plaintiff, incident to its business. The Company believes
that the disposition of the routine litigation will not have a material adverse
effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - CONTINUED
. LETTERS OF CREDIT
As of December 31, 1996 the Company had $ 157,804, of outstanding letters of
credit.
NOTE I - EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred Stock,
$.01 par value. The Preferred Stock may be issued in one or more series, the
terms of which may be determined at the time of issuance by the Board of
Directors, without further action by stockholders, and may include voting rights
(including the right to vote as a series on particular matters), preferences as
to dividends and liquidation, conversion and redemption rights. No preferred
stock has been issued as of December 31, 1996.
During September through November 1994, the Company raised a total of
$1,174,537, net of offering costs of $218,896, through the sale of 2,555,795
shares of Common Stock in an unregistered offering to overseas investors.
During 1995 and 1996, the Company was party to several equity transactions as
more fully described in Note C.
In connection with the Agreement, as described in Note C, the Company offered
for sale, through a private placement, (the 1995 Private Placement), 4,000,000
shares of Common Stock The results of the 1995 private placement were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cumulative Cumulative
Shares Placed Proceeds Received
------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
At closing 3,020,000 $ 255,000
========= ==========
At December 31, 1995 3,520,000 $ 880,000
========= ==========
At December 31, 1996 4,000,000 $1,000,000
========= ==========
</TABLE>
As a condition of the 1995 Private Placement, in the event the Company was
unable to register such securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission
in a filing which was effective within 120 days of the Agreement, the Company
would be required to remit the investors $10,000 for each month such
registration statement was not effective up to a maximum of 20 months for a
maximum liability of $200,000.
As of December 31, 1995, the Company had reached a settlement agreement with an
investor representing 25% of the 1995 Private Placement to issue to such
investor warrants to purchase 20,000 shares of common stock for each months such
registration was not effective up to a maximum of 40,000 shares. No other
settlements had been reached or waivers received from other investors through
December 31, 1995. Accordingly, $150,000 of the proceeds have been classified as
other liabilities at December 31, 1995.
As of December 31, 1996, the Company obtained settlement agreements with
investors representing 50% of the 1995 Private Placement which would result in
the issuance of 40,000 shares of common stock (including the 20,000 shares with
respect to the settlement discussed above) for each month such registration was
not effective up to a maximum of 800,000 shares. In addition, through December
31, 1996, the Company had obtained waivers from other investors which
represented an additional 32.5% of the 1995 Private Placement. Accordingly,
$35,000 of the proceeds have been classified as other liabilities at December
31, 1996.
From the date of the Agreement until completion of the private placement, the
Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer provided a subordinated bridge
loan to the Company.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE I - EQUITY - CONTINUED
This loan is evidenced by a promissory note bearing no interest and is due upon
receipt by the Company of the proceeds of the 1995 Private Placement. At
December 31, 1995, a total of $120,000 remained outstanding on such loan. This
amount has been recorded as Bridge Loan Payable on the Balance Sheet at December
31, 1995. As of December 31, 1995, a total of 480,000 shares were not yet sold
to investors. At March 31, 1996 the remaining 480,000 shares were sold and the
bridge loan repaid with the proceeds. Originally, in the event the 1995 Private
Placement was not completed by August 26, 1995, such bridge loan was to be
converted to equity based on the same terms as the private placement, with the
exception of the provisions causing a contingent reduction in stock proceeds, as
described above. The conversion date was subsequently extended until March 31,
1996.
In May, 1996, the Company's Board of Directors, through the 1996 Private
Placement, authorized the sale of 10,000,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock which were placed during the second and third quarters of 1996.
On April 21, 1997 the Company sold 2,500,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock for $750,000 to certain investors. The Proceeds from this sale were used
to repay $385,000 of the Subordinated Note Payable and to enable the Company to
open $810,000 in Letter of Credit agreements for the benefit of KPR.
In October, 1996, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with
the Securities and Exchange Commission to register the shares placed in the 1995
Private Placement, 1996 Private Placement as well as the securities held by
others who were granted piggy-back registration rights. The Company has decided
to withdraw this Registration Statement.
NOTE J-STOCK OPTIONS
Pursuant to option grant letters, but not pursuant to any formal plan ("Non-Plan
Grants"), the Company has issued options to certain individuals to purchase
shares of the Company's Common Stock at prices which approximated fair market
value at the date of grant. The options vest at various times over periods
ranging up to four years and, if not exercised, expire up to ten years after the
date of grant.
The Company also has eight separate stock option plans (the "Plans"). Under the
terms of the 1987 Stock Option Plan, 1988 Stock Option Plan, 1990 Stock Option
Plan, 1992 Stock Option Plan, 1993 Stock Option Plan, 1995 Stock Option Plan,
1996 Stock Option Plan and 1995 Non-employee Directors Plan, the Company may
grant qualified and nonqualified options to purchase up to 626,421, 350,000,
750,000, 875,000, 900,000, 1,500,000, 2,000,000 and 250,000 shares of Common
Stock, respectively, to employees, Directors and consultants of the Company. The
options vest at various times over periods ranging up to five years. All options
have been granted at not less than fair market value of the Common Stock as of
the date of grant. The options, if not exercised, expire up to 10 years after
the date of grant.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE J- STOCK OPTIONS-CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Shares
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted
Non- Average
Non-Plan 1987 1988 1990 1992 1993 1995 1996 employee Price of Exercise
Grants Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Directors Shares Price
-------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at
December 31, 1993 93,321 265,746 142,986 338,500 706,567 532,000 $0.25-$1.31 $0.80
Granted 250,000 67,000 120,000 675,000 350,000 $0.55-$1.06 $0.65
Exercised 7,335 163,000 25,840 1,000 $0.25-$0.65 $0.31
Cancelled 25,000 50,000 3,300 120,000 508,000 7,500 $0.56-$1.25 $1.16
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at
December 31, 1994 318,321 282,746 132,351 175,500 847,727 873,500 $0.25-$1.31 $0.66
Granted 100,000 10,000 1,200,000 $0.25-$0.47 $0.45
Exercised 20,000 2,500 18,500 $ 0.25 $0.25
Canceled 2,000 11,000 9,167 22,000 $0.25-$0.84 $0.64
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at
December 31, 1995 416,321 251,746 129,851 157,000 838,560 861,500 1,200,000 $0.25-$1.31 $0.60
Granted 13,000 10,500 3,500 10,500 37,500 300,000 670,000 25,000 $0.20-$0.47 $0.36
Exercised
Canceled 100,000 $0.25-$0.84 $0.34
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at
December 31, 1996 416,321 264,746 140,351 160,500 849,060 899,000 1,400,000 670,000 25,000 $0.20-$1.31 $0.55
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ========= ======= ========= =========== =======
</TABLE>
During August 1996, in connection with a termination of employment of an officer
of the company, the Company elected to accelerate the vesting of certain
employee stock options amounting to 625,000 shares, so that these shares became
fully vested at the time of termination. Further in connection with this
termination, the Company granted the former officer stock options vesting
immediately to purchase an additional 500,000 shares of stock at $.47 per share.
As part of the terms of the agreement the former officer was engaged to act as a
consultant for a term of three years. There was no expense associated with the
acceleration of the vesting of options to purchase 625,000 shares. There was,
however, a $16,000 expense associated with the grant of options to purchase the
additional 500,000 shares, which expense was recorded in 1996 and is included in
general and administrative expenses.
The Company accounts for the Plans in accordance with Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No.25, under which no compensation cost has been recognized for
stock option awards. Had compensation cost for the Plans been determined
consistent with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock - Based Compensation" (SFAS123), the Company's pro forma net loss and
loss per share for 1995 and 1996 would have been as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> Pro
Reported Forma
------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
1996 Net Loss $ 1,879,757 $ 1,929,257
1996 Net Loss per share $.04 $.04
1995 Net Loss $ 3,629,477 $ 3,645,577
1995 Net Loss per share $.10 $.10
</TABLE>
The weighted average fair value of the stock options during
1996 and 1995 were $.09 and $.02 respectively.
The fair value of options granted under the Plans during 1995 and 1996 was
estimated on the date of grant using the Black - Scholes option pricing model
with the following weighted average assumptions used:
. no dividend yield
. expected volatility of 35%
. risk free interest rate of between 5.64% and 7.84%
. expected lives of 7 years
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE K - COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS
In addition to the Common Stock Purchase Warrants mentioned in Notes C and J,
the following warrants were outstanding at December 31, 1996.
In connection with the provisions of an investment banking agreement in 1994,
the Company issued warrants that entitle the investment banking firm to purchase
50,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $.60 per share. These warrants will
expire on January 3, 2004.
In connection with an unregistered overseas offering of the Company's Common
Stock during 1994, the Company issued warrants to a placement agent to purchase
a total of 150,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per
share. These warrants will expire on September 13, 1997.
In connection with a bridge financing composed of two short term notes of
$150,000 each during July 1994, the Company issued warrants to purchase a total
of 30,000 shares of Common Stock, as adjusted to a total of 38,031 shares based
upon the terms of each of the warrants, at an exercise price of $0.8125 per
share. If not exercised, 19,569 of these warrants will expire on July 14, 1999
and 18,462 will expire on July 25, 1999.
During 1995, the principal lender received warrants to purchase up to 500,000
shares of the Company's common stock for an exercise price of $.57 per share.
The price was based upon the average trading price of the stock for the five
days before and after Closing. The warrant may be exercised for a period of up
to five years after the Transaction date but may not be exercised during the
first twelve months. The value of the warrants was $100,000.
On April 30, 1996 and May 15, 1996 in connection with the requirement, and
subsequent failure to register a total of 2,000,000 shares issued in connection
with the 1995 Private Placement, the Company committed to issue to two investors
warrants to purchase 20,000 shares each of RYKA common stock for each month that
the registration of the shares is not accomplished beyond the required 120 day
period. The warrants have an exercise price of $.25 and expire in ten years
from issuance. At December 31, 1996, 520,000 of such warrants had been awarded.
The value of these warrants, which were issued in return for forgiveness of
other liabilities due as a result of the failure to register the shares, has
been recorded as an equity transaction.
On May 22, 1996 RYKA settled a patent infringement with a patent holder in
exchange for warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of Common Stock at $.265 a
share, and $75,000 payable over a three year period. This settlement granted
RYKA and affiliated companies a license to manufacture shoes using the patented
technology. The license agreement releases RYKA and affiliated companies (owned
100% by MR under the YUKON and APEX brands) a release from all past, existing
and future claims. The cost of the license was recorded at $100,000 which was
made up of two components: (i) $69,000, or the net present value of $75,000
payable over three years, and (ii) $31,000, or the appraised value of 250,000
warrants to the patent holders with an exercise price of $0.265 per share.
NOTE L - SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company's sales and accounts receivable are primarily with national chain
stores. Sales to key customers each amounting to in excess of 10% are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Customer 1 15% * 16%
Customer 2 12% * *
Customer 3 * 20%
Customer 4 * 10%
Customer 5 * 10%
Customer 6 * * 25%
</TABLE>
* Accounted for less than 10% of total revenues in a given year.
At December 31, 1996 accounts receivable for a significant customer amounted to
approximately $725,000 with the top three customers accounting for $1,039,476.
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<PAGE>
RYKA INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE L - SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK-CONTINUED
Accounts receivable for three significant customers at December 31, 1995
amounted to $323,000. Accounts receivable for three significant customers at
December 31, 1994 was $1,600,000 of which $676,000 was secured by letter of
credit and the remaining $924,000 purchased by a Factor without recourse.
NOTE M - ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY - MAJOR SUPPLIER
During 1996 the Company purchased substantially all its finished goods inventory
from one supplier. At December 31, 1996 the amount due to that supplier
included in accounts payable was approximately $407,000.
NOTE N - SPECIAL CHARGES
. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Included in special charges in 1996 is $152,715 of costs related to a "Partners
Share Success" Equity Incentive Plan implementation. This plan was canceled.
. REORGANIZATION
In connection with the Transaction described in Note C, the related closing of
the Massachusetts facility, and relocation of operations to Pennsylvania, the
Company incurred the following special charges in the year ended December 31,
1995.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Professional fees and bank fees related to new credit facility,
including value of warrant to bank $233,231
Temporary housing costs for relocated personnel 21,851
Recruitment and relocation costs related to new management and 76,318
personnel
Start-up and moving costs related to King of Prussia, PA warehouse 48,034
and office --------
$379,434
========
</TABLE>
NOTE O - CONTINGENT STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Board of Directors of RYKA on March 9, 1997 authorized the issuance of
options to certain employees of KPR and RYKA and certain warrants to athletes
sponsoring or endorsing the Apex brand for KPR, to purchase shares of the
Company's Common Stock. The issuance of these options is contingent upon the
consummation of the Merger between Ryka and KPR . The exercise price for these
options will be the fair market value of the stock at the time of the Merger. A
summary of such contingent options is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Warrants
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
KPR Employees 530,000 -
RYKA Employees 930,000 -
KPR Athletes N/A 3,200,000
--------- ---------
1,460,000 3,200,000
========= =========
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
RYKA Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
1997 1996
------------ ------------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 52,085 $ 37,469
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $62,825 in 1997 and $65,941 in 1996 4,033,835 1,947,036
Inventory 4,148,138 2,644,017
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 313,684 149,306
Note receivable, officer 20,000 20,000
Due from affiliate 44,885 --
------------ ------------
Total current assets 8,612,627 4,797,828
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation 222,371 194,815
Other assets 82,804 70,000
------------ ------------
Total assets $ 8,917,802 $ 5,062,643
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Note payable, bank $ 3,223,494 $ 1,592,453
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,197,232 1,001,577
Due to customer 369,606 413,290
Due to affiliate -- 18,928
Subordinated note payable, affiliate 466,440 851,440
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 7,256,772 3,877,688
Other liabilities 15,000 35,000
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000
shares authorized; none issued or outstanding -- --
Common Stock; $0.01 par value, 70,000,000
shares authorized; 59,135,326 and 56,635,326 shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively 591,353 566,353
Additional paid-in capital 21,106,843 20,311,843
Accumulated deficit (20,052,166) (19,728,241)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 1,646,030 1,149,955
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,917,802 $ 5,062,643
============ ============
</TABLE>
Please refer to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
1997 1996 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 4,674,077 $ 1,217,265 $ 7,258,175 $ 2,953,619
Cost of goods sold 3,395,367 925,337 5,105,162 2,095,777
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 1,278,710 291,928 2,153,013 857,842
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses 445,027 333,582 820,207 488,933
Sales and marketing expenses 670,003 230,016 1,174,687 633,889
Research and development expenses 155,750 205,435 297,812 413,842
Contingent warrant compensation -- 74,430 -- 74,430
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
1,270,780 843,463 2,292,706 1,611,094
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss) 7,930 (551,535) (139,693) (753,252)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense 88,537 53,779 142,269 82,533
Interest income (427) (1,717) (895) (2,079)
Merger related costs 313 -- 42,858 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
88,423 52,062 184,232 80,454
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss ($ 80,493) ($ 603,597) ($ 323,925) ($ 833,706)
============ ============ ============ ============
Net loss per share ($ --) ($ .01) ($. 01) ($ .02)
============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding 58,579,770 46,934,007 57,607,548 46,576,864
============ ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
Please refer to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<PAGE>
RYKA Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
June 30,
1997 1996
-------- --------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss (323,925) ($ 833,706)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 41,592 25,362
Contingent warrant compensation -- 74,430
Provision for losses on accounts receivable (3,116) 12,348
Capital contributed as services 50,000 50,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (2,083,683) (480,368)
Inventory (1,504,121) (93,802)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (164,378) (128,237)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,195,655 (142,541)
Due to customer (43,684) --
Due to affiliate (63,813) 309,918
----------- -----------
Net cash (used in) operating activities (1,899,473) (1,206,596)
----------- -----------
Cash flows (used in) investing activities:
Acquisitions of equipment (62,148) (11,022)
Other assets (19,804) (35)
Note receivable, officer -- (20,000)
Licensing fees -- (16,667)
----------- -----------
Net cash (used in) investing activities (81,952) (47,724)
----------- -----------
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from note payable, bank 1,631,041 250,000
Deferred registration costs -- (112,500)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 750,000 1,040,000
Repayment of subordinated note payable, affiliate (385,000) --
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,996,041 1,177,500
----------- -----------
Net increase in cash 14,616 (76,820)
Cash, beginning of period 37,469 77,509
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Cash, end of period $ 52,085 $ 689
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Please refer to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of RYKA Inc.
("RYKA"(R) or the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and in
accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
The accompanying financial information is unaudited; however, in the opinion of
Management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring accruals)
necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results of the periods
reported have been included. The results of operations for the periods reported
are not necessarily indicative of those that may be expected for a full year.
This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Audited
Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 1996 as presented in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 have been
prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets
and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of
business. The Company has incurred significant recurring losses since its
inception and had an accumulated deficit at June 30, 1997 of $20,052,166.
Management recognizes that the Company may be required to raise additional
capital resources or consider modifications to its operating plans including
reductions in operating costs to enable it to continue operations. However, no
assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in raising sufficient
additional capital, if required, to support its operations.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible
future effect on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts
and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of these
uncertainties.
NOTE B - DEBT
The Company's current credit facility consists of a $4,500,000 asset based
revolving credit facility. The facility, which terminates on November 30, 1997,
makes funds available to the Company based upon a percentage of inventory and
accounts receivable, as defined in the agreement. Interest on the amounts
outstanding was paid monthly at the rate of prime plus 1% through June 3, 1997
increasing to prime plus 3 1/2% thereafter and is due on demand. As of June 30,
1997, the Company owed $3,223,494 under this facility. Interest expense in
connection with this facility was $84,365 for the six months ended June 30,
1997.
The Company's credit facility grants the bank a security interest in the
Company's accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, under this agreement,
the Company is restricted from paying any dividends to its shareholders.
On February 7, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with its existing
lender to modify the Company's credit facility (the "Credit Facility") in
anticipation of a complete refinancing of the Credit Facility. The terms of the
modification called for an acceleration of the termination date of the Credit
Facility to March 31, 1997, which was later extended to April 18, 1997.
Coincident with the signing of this agreement, KPR Sports International, Inc.
("KPR") entered into a Forbearance and Amendment Agreement (the "Forbearance
Agreement") with the same lender. The terms of this Forbearance Agreement placed
certain additional financial covenants on KPR, and accelerated the termination
of KPR's Facility to March 31, 1997, which was also later extended to April 18,
1997. The complete refinancing of the Company's Credit Facility was not
successfully completed by April 18, 1997. On June 4, 1997, the Company and KPR
obtained an extension of their credit facilities to November 30, 1997 to allow
the Company and KPR to continue to attempt to obtain new financing. The terms of
the extension modified the Credit Facility by, among other things, increasing
the interest rate to the bank's rate plus 3 1/2%.
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NOTE C - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company conducts its operations and warehouses inventory in a facility
subleased from KPR. Terms of the sublease require rental payments of
approximately $4,000 per month for use of these facilities and the warehousing
through July 31, 1997. Rental payments charged to operations pursuant to the
above lease were $23,750 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. Any other cost related to the use of the joint facility or for
other services provided by KPR or its affiliates will be charged to the Company
on an arms length basis and will be subject to approval by a special
disinterested committee of the Board of Directors.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company devotes a portion of his
time to the Company's operations and marketing and sales related activities for
which he does not receive any compensation. The value of these services for the
three months ended June 30, 1997, estimated at $50,000, was recorded as
compensation expense and included as part of general and administrative expenses
in the statement of operations and as a contribution to capital and included as
additional paid-in capital in the balance sheet.
KPR has advanced certain funds to the Company on a temporary basis in the
ordinary course of business (ie. payroll related expenses, other general
operating expenses), and the Company has advanced certain funds to KPR. Such
amounts are included in the balance sheet as either a current asset - due from
affiliate or a current liability - due to affiliate.
In connection with the subordinated loan provided by KPR of $851,440 during
1995, the Company recorded interest expense of $39,242 and $36,405 for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively. On April 21, 1997, the
Company repaid $385,000 of the subordinated note payable out of proceeds from an
equity offering (see Note D) such that the balance outstanding at June 30, 1997
was $466,440.
During the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the Company opened $810,000 in letter of
credit agreements for the benefit of KPR. At June 30, 1997, $385,000 in letter
of credit agreements remained open for the benefit of KPR.
On September 26, 1996, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization, as amended and restated (the "Reorganization Agreement") with
KPR and certain affiliated companies (collectively the "KPR Companies") and
Michael G. Rubin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RYKA and the sole
stockholder of the KPR Companies, pursuant to which, subject to the approval by
the stockholders of RYKA and the Company's lender, RYKA would become a holding
company by transferring all of its assets and liabilities to a wholly owned
subsidiary and would acquire the KPR Companies in exchange for 163,250,000
shares of RYKA (the "Reorganization").
NOTE D - EQUITY TRANSACTIONS, STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Equity transactions:
The Company offered for sale, through a private placement, 4,000,000 shares of
Common Stock during the third quarter of 1995 (the "1995 Private Placement"). As
a condition of the 1995 Private Placement, the Company was required to register
such stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the
closing (by November 28, 1995). In the event that the Company did not timely
effect such registration, the Company was required to pay to the investors
$5,000 and warrants to purchase 40,000 shares for each month such registration
statement does not become effective, up to a maximum reduction in stock proceeds
of $100,000 and a maximum additional issuance of stock purchase warrants of
800,000 shares. Since the registration was not accomplished within the 120 day
period, the Company has either obtained waivers of such payments or issued
warrants to certain participants in the 1995 Private Placement. Accordingly, at
June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively, $15,000 and $35,000 of the
proceeds of the 1995 Private Placement have been classified as other liabilities
related to those participants who have not provided waivers. Through June 30,
1997, warrants to purchase 720,000 shares of Common Stock are to be issued to
investors with an exercise price of $.25 and exercisable 10 years after the date
of issue.
On April 21, 1997 the Company sold 2,500,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock for $750,000 to certain investors. The proceeds from this sale were used
to repay $385,000 of the subordinated note payable to KPR and to enable the
Company to open $810,000 in letter of credit agreements for the benefit of KPR.
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Stock Options:
The Company has issued options to certain employees to purchase shares of the
Company's Common Stock at prices which approximated fair market value at the
date of grant. The options vest at various times over periods ranging up to four
years and generally must be exercised within 10 years from the date of grant. A
summary of such options granted in the first six months of 1997 as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SHARES
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-Plan 1987 1988 1990 1992 1993 1995 1996 For
Grants Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Employee Price of
Directors Shares
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at
December 31,
1996 416,321 264,746 140,351 160,500 849,060 899,000 1,400,000 670,000 25,000 $.25 - $1.31
Granted during
six month
ended June 30,
1997 25,000 $.20 - $.47
Canceled
during the six
months ended
June 30, 1997 - - 825 - 2,500 1,000 20,000 76,667 - -
--------- ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- ---------- -----------
Outstanding at
June 30, 1997 416,321 264,746 139,526 160,500 846,560 898,000 1,380,000 593,333 50,000 -
========= ======= ======== ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
Contingent Stock Options and Warrants:
The Board of Directors of RYKA on March 9, 1997 authorized the issuance of
options and warrants to purchase shares of the Company's Common Stock to certain
employees of KPR and RYKA and to athletes endorsing the Apex brand for KPR. The
issuance of these options and warrants to employees of KPR and athletes
endorsing the Apex brand are contingent upon the consummation of the acquisition
by RYKA of the KPR Companies in the Reorganization. The exercise price for these
options will be the fair market value of the stock at the time of such
acquisition. A summary of such options is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Warrants
------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
KPR Employees 530,000 -
RYKA Employees 930,000 -
KPR Athletes N/A 3,200,000
--------- ----------
1,460,000 3,200,000
========= ==========
</TABLE>
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of
KPR Sports International, Inc. and Affiliates
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of KPR Sports
International, Inc. and Affiliates as of December 31, 1996, and the related
combined statements of operations, shareholder's equity (deficit), and cash
flows for the year then ended. The individual companies which comprise the
Company are under common ownership and common management (see Note 1). 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 audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such 1996 combined financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31,
1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year 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
combined financial statements, the Company's bank agreement will be terminated
on November 30, 1997. Such condition raises substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning
these matters are also described in Note 1. The combined financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
August 18, 1997
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MARGOLIS & COMPANY, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants
401 E. City Avenue Suite 600 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1161
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Director and Stockholder
KPR Sports International, Inc. and Affiliates
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
We have audited the combined balance sheet of KPR Sports International, Inc. and
Affiliates as of December 31, 1995 and the related combined statements of
operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in
the period ended December 31, 1995. 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 audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of KPR Sports International, Inc.
and Affiliates as of December 31, 1995 and the results of their operations, and
their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31,
1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Margolis & Company P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
February 2, 1996.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS 1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 275,871 $ 19,475
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $279,682 and $122,887 9,660,543 9,013,835
Inventory 10,749,460 9,994,604
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,197,819 130,437
Advances to shareholder 120,000
----------- -----------
Total current assets 21,883,693 19,278,351
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 3,331,540 2,254,805
INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO RYKA, INC. 1,167,986 746,122
OTHER ASSETS, NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 295,325 89,852
----------- -----------
TOTAL $26,678,544 $22,369,130
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND COMBINED EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Note payable, bank $10,682,171 $ 9,711,730
Current portion of capital lease obligation 105,378 55,020
Accounts payable 9,664,321 6,900,213
Accrued expenses 579,292 438,907
Payroll and sales taxes payable 212,809 169,748
Income taxes payable 81,481
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 21,325,452 17,275,618
----------- -----------
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION - SHAREHOLDER 2,425,355 1,645,008
----------- -----------
SUBORDINATED NOTE PAYABLE - SHAREHOLDER 3,479,870 3,355,717
----------- -----------
COMBINED EQUITY (DEFICIT):
Common stock 2,000 2,000
Additional paid-in capital 1,066,758 155,430
Foreign currency translation adjustment (41,865) (12,130)
Accumulated deficit (1,554,026) (27,513)
----------- -----------
(527,133) 117,787
Less treasury stock - at cost 25,000 25,000
----------- -----------
Net combined equity (deficit) (552,133) 92,787
----------- -----------
TOTAL $26,678,544 $22,369,130
=========== ===========
See notes to combined financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C>
SALES $47,340,450 $43,272,594 $26,593,465
COST OF SALES 37,857,455 32,853,181 21,406,070
------------ ------------- ------------
Gross Profit 9,482,995 10,419,413 5,187,395
OPERATING EXPENSES 8,600,191 9,400,603 4,647,346
------------ ------------- ------------
OPERATING INCOME 882,804 1,018,810 540,049
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets (9,799) 12,347
Rental income 47,500 19,792
Interest income 87,629 37,978
Interest expense (1,152,473) (790,439) (198,132)
------------ ------------- ------------
(1,027,143) (732,669) (185,785)
EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF RYKA, INC. (518,491) (261,331)
------------ ------------- ------------
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE FOREIGN INCOME TAXES (662,830) 24,810 354,264
FOREIGN INCOME TAXES 81,483
------------ ------------- ------------
NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (744,313) $ 24,810 $ 354,264
============ ============= ============
UNAUDITED PRO-FORMA DATA:
(Loss) income before income taxes $ (662,830) $ 24,810 $ 354,264
Provision for income taxes 21,000 144,000 164,000
------------ ------------- ------------
Pro-forma net (loss) income $ (683,830) $ (119,190) $ 190,264
============= ============= ============
See notes to combined financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
STATEMENTS OF COMBINED EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOREIGN (ACCUMULATED
ADDITIONAL CURRENCY DEFICIT) TREASURY
STOCK
COMMON PAID-IN TRANSLATION RETAINED AT COST
----------------------
STOCK CAPITAL ADJUSTMENT EARNINGS SHARES AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1994 $ 3,000 $ 300,000 $ 416,956 100 $25,000
Net income 354,264
Repayment of capital (300,000)
Retirement of common stock (1,000)
------- ----------- ------------- --------- --------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994 2,000 771,220 100 25,000
Net income 24,810
Distributions to shareholder (823,543)
Contributions to additional paid-in capital 155,430
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment $(12,130)
------- ----------- ----------- ------------- --------- --------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1995 2,000 155,430 (12,130) (27,513) 100 25,000
Net loss (744,313)
Distributions to shareholder (782,200)
Equity in stock issuances of RYKA 911,328
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (29,735)
------- ----------- ----------- ------------- --------- --------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ 2,000 $1,066,758 $(41,865) $(1,554,026) 100 $25,000
======= =========== =========== ============= ========= ========
See notes to combined financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net (loss) income $ (744,313) $ 24,810 $ 354,264
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 301,314 219,292 64,350
Allowance for doubtful accounts 127,608 78,024 44,863
Equity in loss of RYKA, Inc. 519,491 261,331
Gain (loss) on sale of equipment 31,772 (8,581)
Provisions for loss on:
Note receivable 19,573
Inventory 1,110,602
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Accounts receivable (774,316) (4,879,306) (2,093,613)
Inventory (1,865,458) (4,124,722) (4,165,979)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,067,382) (109,723) (8,046)
Other assets (204,473) 200,000 (100,000)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable 3,029,033 946,494 4,214,867
Accrued expenses 174,392 167,701
Accrued commissions and interest - shareholder (151,133) 202,227
Payroll and sales taxes payable 33,029
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 463,878 (7,327,512) (1,308,374)
----------- ----------- -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of certain assets of Trail BV:
Property and equipment (215,376)
Customer list (107,624)
Inventory (700,000)
Acquisition of property and equipment (508,850) (282,278) (121,407)
Investment in RYKA, Inc. (148,560)
Advances to RYKA, Inc. (17,040) (853,483)
Note receivable 70,000 55,000
Proceeds from sale of equipment 2,000 9,974
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (523,890) (2,237,321) (56,433)
----------- ----------- -----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings under line of credit 970,441 7,750,500 1,032,403
Repayment of capitalized lease obligation (86,251) (39,659) (10,315)
Repayment of long-term debt (36,083)
Shareholder's advances 244,153 2,502,130 710,804
Retirement of common stock (1,000)
Additional paid-in capital 155,430
Return of capital (300,000)
Distributions to shareholder (782,200) (823,543)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 346,143 9,544,858 1,395,809
----------- ----------- -----------
Effect of exchange rate on cash (29,735) (12,130)
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 256,396 (32,105) 31,002
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 19,475 51,580 20,578
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 275,871 $ 19,475 $ 51,580
=========== =========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during year for:
Interest $ 1,026,499 $ 736,011 $ 180,626
=========== =========== ===========
Income taxes $ - $ - $ 5,565
=========== =========== ===========
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
During 1996, the Company modified an existing capital lease, resulting in an additional capital lease obligation and
assets under capital of $916,960.
During 1996, an investee of the Company issued additional shares of stock at a price per share in excess of the Company's
carrying amount, resulting in an increase in both its investment and retained earnings of $911,328.
See notes to combined financial statements.
</TABLE>
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KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS, GOING CONCERN, AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION - The accompanying combined financial statements
include the accounts of KPR Sports International, Inc. and Affiliates (the
"Company"), MR Management, Inc., KPR Sports International BVBA (an entity
organized pursuant to the laws of Belgium and owned 79% by the Company and
21% by MR Management, Inc.), KPR Sports International Europe B.V. (An entity
organized pursuant to the laws of the Netherlands Ministry of Justice and
owned 79% by the Company and 21% by MR Management, Inc.), MR Acquisitions,
LLC (an entity owned 99% by the Company and 1% by MR Management, Inc.),
Abington Ski, Inc., Delmar Ski, Inc., Lancaster Ski, Inc. and Apex Sports
International, Inc. which are affiliated through the common ownership of an
individual shareholder.
The 26% investment in RYKA, Inc., (RYKA) by MR Acquisitions, LLC is accounted
for under the equity method. All intercompany accounts and transactions have
been eliminated in the combined financial statements.
NATURE OF BUSINESS - KPR Sports International, Inc., KPR Sports International
BVBA and KPR Sports International Europe B.V. are principally wholesalers of
footwear. MR Acquisitions, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (MR),
was formed in 1995 to acquire certain ownership in RYKA, a public company
incorporated in the State of Delaware. Apex Sports International, Inc., a
Pennsylvania corporation, was formed in 1996 to acquire the "Apex" and "Apex
One" trademarks and related assets. Abington Ski, Inc., Delmar Ski, Inc. and
Lancaster Ski, Inc. were retailers of sporting goods. Abington Ski, Inc.
traded under the name of The Ski & Sport Solution. MR Management, Inc.
provides management services to each of the companies.
GOING CONCERN - On November 8, 1996, the Company was informed by its primary
bank that it was in default of certain financial covenants, specifically the
debt to net worth ratio and required tangible net worth, and certain
provisions relating to the delivery of accurate financial information. The
Company has been notified by its primary bank that its credit facility will
expire on November 30, 1997. If the Company is unable to obtain alternative
financing, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue as
a going concern. Further, there is no assurance that if the Company is able
to obtain alternative financing, such financing will be on terms that are
satisfactory to the Company.
Management is negotiating with other financial institutions to provide new
financing and other investors to obtain equity and/or subordinated debt.
Additionally, the Company entered into an agreement to be acquired by RYKA
(see Note 2).
Management believes they will be successful in obtaining new financing which
will enable the Company to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable
future.
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The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis which contemplates the continuation of operations, realization
of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
The combined financing difficulties described above raise substantial doubt
as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The combined
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result should
the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The presentation 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.
CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Company considers highly liquid investments with
maturities at date of purchase of less than three months to be cash
equivalents.
INVENTORY - Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being
determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION - Property and equipment is carried at cost.
Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. Real property leased under capital lease is
amortized over the life of the lease.
CUSTOMER LIST - In connection with the acquisition of certain assets of Trail
BV (see Note 5) a customer list was acquired for $107,624 which is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over five years.
ADVERTISING EXPENSE - All costs related to advertising the Company's products
are expensed in the period incurred. Advertising expense was $206,842 in
1996, $23,242 in 1995 and $20,913 in 1994.
ROYALTY INCOME - The Company recognizes royalty income when it is earned in
accordance with the specific terms of each license agreement.
INCOME TAXES - The Company and its affiliates are "S" corporations and
limited liability companies for income tax reporting purposes. Accordingly,
federal and state income taxes have not been provided for because the income
will be included in the shareholder's individual income tax returns. Foreign
income taxes, as applicable, related to KPR Sports International BVBA and KPR
Sports International Europe B.V. are provided for in these combined financial
statements.
UNAUDITED PRO-FORMA NET INCOME - Pro-forma net income represents net income
after pro-forma adjustment for income taxes as if the Company had been
subject to federal and state income taxation as a C Corporation since its
inception.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying amounts of cash and cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, advances to shareholder, accounts payable,
note payable to bank and capital lease obligations are a reasonable estimate
of their fair values at December 31, 1996 based on either the short maturity
of the instrument or current rates offered to the Company for debt of a
similar nature. The fair value of subordinated note payable - shareholder,
is not practicable to determine because of the lack of quoted market prices
for such debt and the Company's lack of offers to provide comparable
subordinated debt.
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SALE OF STOCK BY AN EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE - Changes in the Company's
proportionate share of the underlying equity of an equity method investee
which result from the issuance of additional securities by such investee are
recognized as gains or losses in the Company's combined statement of
operations unless gain realization is not assured in the circumstances.
Gains for which realization is not assured are credited directly to
additional paid-in capital. In 1996, $911,328 of such gains were credited to
additional paid-in capital (see Note 2).
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - In accordance with the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 52, exchange adjustments
resulting from foreign currency transactions generally are recognized
currently in income, whereas adjustments resulting from translations of
financial statements are reflected as a separate component of shareholder's
equity. The currency translation loss for the years ended December 31, 1996
and 1995 was $41,865 and $12,130, respectively.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS - On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to Be Disposed Of. This statement required that long-lived assets and
certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used by an entity be reviewed
for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Adoption of this standard had no
impact on the Company's combined financial statements.
The Company analyzes the carrying value of its recorded goodwill, intangible
assets and other long-lived assets periodically or when facts or
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. The review
includes an assessment of customer retentions, cash flow projections and
other factors the Company believes are relevant. The Company has recorded a
reduction in the carrying amount of goodwill totaling $64,000 during 1996.
This goodwill relates to KPR Sports International Europe B.V.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130,
Reporting Comprehensive Income. This statement, which establishes standards
for reporting and disclosure of comprehensive income, is effective for
interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 1997, although
earlier adoption is permitted. Reclassification of financial information for
earlier periods presented for comparative purposes is required under SFAS No.
130. As this statement only requires additional disclosures in the Company's
combined financial statements, its adoption will not have any impact on the
Company's combined financial position or results of operations. The Company
expects to adopt SFAS No. 130 effective January 1, 1998.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information. This statement which establishes
standards for the reporting of information about operating segments and
requires the reporting of selected information about operating segments in
financial statements, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997, although earlier application is permitted. Reclassification of
segment information for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes is
required under SFAS No. 131. As this statement only requires additional
disclosures in the Company's combined financial statements, its adoption will
not have any impact on the Company's combined financial position or results
of operations. The Company expects to adopt SFAS No. 131 effective January
1, 1998.
RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain 1995 and 1994 balances have been reclassified to
conform with the 1996 financial statement presentation.
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2. INVESTMENT IN RYKA
On July 31, 1995, MR purchased for consideration of $148,560, a total of
14,800,000 shares of common stock of RYKA representing approximately 32% of
the equity, and a warrant to purchase an additional 5,100,000 shares of
common stock for $.01 per share. Further, the Company loaned $851,440 to
RYKA in the form of a secured subordinated loan with interest at prime plus
one percent and repayment terms coincident with the revolving credit facility
with the principal lender of RYKA.
As part of the transaction, RYKA also issued a contingent stock purchase
warrant (the "Contingent Warrant"), to MR to purchase up to an additional
4,000,000 shares of common stock for an exercise price of $.01 per share, of
which 461,444 shares vested at closing on July 31, 1995. The Contingent
Warrant called for further vesting based on the number of shares of common
stock RYKA issued through July 31, 1996. As of December 31, 1996, the
contingency has been fully resolved and an additional 2,131,730 shares
related to this warrant were vested.
Further, RYKA reimbursed MR approximately $125,000 for its costs in
connection with the transaction described above.
The Company accounts for its investment in RYKA using the equity method.
Summarized financial information regarding RYKA is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Total assets $5,062,643 $1,603,195
Total liabilities 3,912,688 1,974,097
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency) 1,149,955 (370,902)
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $10,194,675 $7,538,354
Net loss (1,879,757) (3,629,477)
</TABLE>
The auditors' report on the 1996 financial statements of RYKA included an
explanatory paragraph indicating that substantial doubt exists as to RYKA's
ability to continue as a going concern due to RYKA experiencing significant
net losses since its inception and RYKA's bank agreement having a termination
date of November 30, 1997. Management believes that the existence of such
conditions does not result in an impairment of the Company's investment in
RYKA as of December 31, 1996.
During 1996, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization, as amended and restated with RYKA, pursuant to which, subject
to approval by the stockholders of RYKA and RYKA's and the Company's lender,
RYKA would become a holding company by transferring all of its assets and
liabilities to a wholly owned subsidiary and would acquire the KPR Companies
in exchange for 163,250,000 shares of RYKA. The Company believes that the
proposed transaction will be completed by the end of 1997 and will allow the
Company, through the future success of the combined companies, to recover its
investment in RYKA.
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Below is a summary of activity relating to the investment in and advances to
RYKA since July 31, 1995.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Investment, July 31, 1995 $ 148,560
Equity in net loss of RYKA, 1995 (261,331)
Initial advance 851,440
Additional advances 2,043
Amortization in negative goodwill, 1995 5,410
-----------
Investment in and advances to RYKA, December 31, 1995 746,122
Equity in net loss of RYKA, 1996 (518,491)
Equity in stock issuance of RYKA 911,328
Additional advances 16,040
Amortization of negative goodwill, 1996 12,987
-----------
Investment in and advances to RYKA, December 31, 1996 $1,167,986
===========
</TABLE>
The 32% equity interest in the net assets of RYKA, at the date of
acquisition, exceeded the cost of acquiring the 32% interest in RYKA by
$64,930. This amount represents negative goodwill and is being amortized
over five years.
During 1996, RYKA issued for cash, 10,500,000 shares of stock for $.25 per
share which was in excess of the Company's per share carrying amount. The
Company has accounted for the change in its proportionate share of RYKA
equity as an increase in both its investment and additional paid-in capital.
As of December 31, 1996, the Company has a 26% equity interest in the net
assets of RYKA. Prior to such issuances by RYKA, the Company had a 32%
interest in RYKA.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the market value of RYKA's shares on the Over
the Counter Bulletin Board was $.250 and $.218 per share, respectively.
Accordingly, the market value of the investment in RYKA as of December 31,
1996 and 1995, exclusive of additional shares which would exist if the
various warrants were exercised, was $3,537,500 and $3,226,400, respectively.
The shares owned by MR have not yet been registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and, accordingly, are subject to certain restrictions
regarding sale.
3. ACQUISITION OF TRAIL BV
In April 1995, the Company acquired the inventory, furniture, fixtures and
certain other assets of an entity located in the Netherlands, which operated
as a wholesaler of footwear, for approximately $1,025,000. Of this amount,
$700,000 represented inventory, $100,000 represented a customer list and
$95,000 represented goodwill.
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4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, at cost, consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1996 December 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OWNED LEASED 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Building under capitalized lease $2,666,958 $2,666,958 $1,750,000
Office equipment 418,358 $ 418,358 309,292
Automobiles 119,604 119,604 139,962
Furniture and fixtures 382,384 382,384 270,292
Leasehold improvements 312,147 312,147 56,511
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------
3,899,451 1,232,493 2,666,958 2,526,057
Less accumulated depreciation (567,911) (293,015) (274,896) (271,252)
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------
$3,331,540 $ 939,478 $2,392,062 $2,254,805
========== ========== =========== ==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense including amortization of assets under capital lease for
1996 and 1995 amounted to $334,224 and $206,930, respectively.
5. NOTE PAYABLE, BANK
In August 1996, the Company entered into a $15,000,000 line of credit with
CoreStates Bank pursuant to which $10,682,171 was outstanding at December 31,
1996. The rate of interest on borrowings under the revolving credit loan was
the bank's prime lending rate plus 1/2% (8.75% at December 31, 1996). Total
aggregate borrowings under the revolving credit loan were limited to 80% of
eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of $8,000,000 or 58% of eligible
inventory. The aggregate amount of all issued and outstanding letters of
credit pursuant to a sub limit, could not exceed $12,000,000, of which
$1,973,555 was outstanding at December 31, 1996. The revolving credit loan
was payable upon demand and is collateralized by all of the assets of the
Company and a $2,000,000 limited personal guaranty by the sole shareholder of
the Company. This borrowing agreement was amended on June 4, 1997 (see
below). Interest expense related to this line of credit was $392,383 in
1996.
On November 8, 1996, the bank notified the Company that it was in default of
certain financial covenants, specifically the debt to net worth ratio and
required tangible net worth, and certain provisions relating to the delivery
of accurate financial information. On February 7, 1997 a forbearance
agreement with the bank was signed requiring the Company to obtain
replacement financing by March 31, 1997. This refinancing was not
successfully completed by March 31, 1997.
On June 4, 1997, after several two week extensions to the line of credit were
obtained, the Company obtained an extension through November 30, 1997 to
allow the Company further time to obtain new financing. The terms of the
extension modified the original line of credit in several significant ways
including an increase in the interest rate to prime plus 3% for the first 30
days, increasing 1% per month, allowing the Company to borrow up to
$5,750,000 in excess of its $15,000,000 credit line and borrow up to
$5,200,000 in excess of the collateral value as defined by the bank,
obtaining the shareholder's guarantee and resetting certain refinanced
covenants. This agreement contains cross default provision with RYKA. At
June 30, 1997 RYKA was not in compliance with certain financial ratios. On
August 14, 1997, RYKA obtained modifications to its lending agreement to cure
these events of default.
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Prior to August 1996, the Company had a $12,000,000 line of credit with
Midlantic Bank pursuant to which $9,711,730 was outstanding at December 31,
1995. The rate of interest on borrowings under the revolving credit loan was
the bank's prime lending rate minus 1/4% (8.25% at December 31, 1995). Total
aggregate borrowings under the revolving credit loan were limited to 80% of
eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of $6,000,000 or 60% of eligible
inventory. The aggregate amount of all issued and outstanding letters of
credit, pursuant to a sub limit, were not to exceed $5,000,000 of which
$373,593 was outstanding at December 31, 1995. The Company was in violation
of certain of these covenants as of December 31, 1995. The Company obtained
waivers from the bank relating to such violations. Interest expense related
to this line of credit was $456,378, $632,771 and $144,951 in 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively.
6. CAPITALIZED LEASE OBLIGATION
Future minimum lease payments under capital lease with the sole shareholder
of the Company, as described in Note 8, at December 31, 1996, together with
the present value of the minimum lease payments, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997 $ 347,498
1998 347,498
1999 347,498
2000 347,498
2001 347,498
Thereafter 2,693,109
----------
Total minimum payments 4,430,599
Less interest discount amount 1,899,866
----------
Total present value of minimum payments 2,530,733
Less current portion 105,378
----------
Total non-current portion $2,425,355
==========
</TABLE>
In September, 1994, the Company entered into a 15-year capital lease, with
its sole shareholder, for warehouse and office space for its corporate
headquarters. On October 1, 1996, the lease was amended from an annual
rental amount of $193,056 to an annual rental amount of $347,498. Such
amended amount more closely reflects the market value of the lease at the
time it was amended. The Company pays insurance and maintenance relating to
the leased property. The mortgage on the leased property is collateralized
by a guaranty of the Company and amounts to $1,643,338 at December 31, 1996
and $1,700,026 at December 31,1995.
Interest on all capital leases for 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $160,002, $215,902
and $46,605, respectively.
7. SUBORDINATED NOTE PAYABLE - SHAREHOLDER
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the sole shareholder had loans outstanding of
$3,479,870 and $3,355,717, respectively, to the Company. These loans are
noninterest-bearing and subordinate to bank financing. The shareholder has
no intention to request repayment of such loans in the foreseeable future.
Further, the shareholder has agreed that repayment will in no event be
requested until after such time as capitalization (as defined) exceeds
$3,500,000 for a period of nine months and such amount
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would be maintained after such repayment. Capitalization (as defined) was
$2,991,531 and $3,448,504 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
8. COMMON STOCK
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Common Stock consists of:
KPR Sports International, Inc., no par value, 1,000 shares authorized;
200 shares issued and outstanding $1,000 $1,000
MR Management, Inc., no par value, 1,000 shares authorized;
100 shares issued and outstanding 500 500
KPR Sports International, BVBA, no par value, 1,000 shares
authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding
KPR Sports International Europe B.V., no par value,
1,000 shares authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding
MR Acquisitions, LLC, no par value, 1,000 shares authorized;
100 shares issued and outstanding
Abington Ski, Inc., no par value, 10,000 voting and 10,000
nonvoting shares authorized; 100 shares of voting stock
issued and outstanding
Delmar Ski, Inc., no par value, 1,000 shares authorized;
100 shares issued and outstanding 500 500
Lancaster Ski, Inc., no par value, 10,000 voting and 10,000
nonvoting shares authorized; 100 shares of voting stock
issued and outstanding
Apex Sports International, Inc., no par value, 1,000 shares authorized;
100 shares issued and outstanding
----------- -----------
$2,000 $2,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases office space from the sole shareholder of the Company (see
Note 6).
The Company has loans from the sole shareholder of the Company (see Note 7).
The Company's related party transactions during 1996 and 1995 with its
affiliate, RYKA, (excluding those described in Note 2) for the period January
1, through December 31, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Purchases of Inventory $2,388,743 $342,236
Purchase of Equipment 15,000 15,000
Interest Income 80,723 34,555
Rental Income 47,500 19,792
</TABLE>
The Company's ending inventory includes inventory purchased from RYKA of
$151,985 and $85,254 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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10. COMMITMENTS
RELATED PARTY LEASE AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases - KPR Sports International Europe B.V. has a five year lease
for an office and warehouse facility in the Netherlands requiring annual
payments of $110,000 through March, 2000.
The Company has an annual lease for an office facility in Santa Ana,
California, requiring monthly payments of $2,320 through July 1997.
The future minimum rental payments for the Company and its affiliates for its
operating leases having initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997 $126,240
1998 110,000
1999 110,000
2000 27,500
2001 -
</TABLE>
Rent expense for 1996 and 1995 amounted to $276,316 and $213,630,
respectively.
PURCHASE - As of December 31, 1996, outstanding purchase commitments exist
totaling $1,973,555, for which commercial letters of credit have been issued.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - On March 21, 1997, Big Smith Bands, Inc. ("Big Smith")
commenced an action against the Company in the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint seeks damages in the
amount of $954,341.89, which Big Smith alleges is owed to it under the
contract with the Company. The contract at issue was for the purchase of
Caterpillar brand, first quality apparel, that Big Smith offered to sell in
connection with its liquidation of its Caterpillar inventory. The Company
paid Big Smith $1,000,000 prior to shipment, with the balance to have been
paid seventy-five (75) days thereafter. Big Smith contends that the Company
breached the contract by failing to pay the amount owed thereunder.
Alternatively, Big Smith alleges that the Company converted the Caterpillar
apparel for its own use and benefit, and therefor, Big Smith contends that it
is entitled to compensatory damages.
The Company has filed its Answer and its Counterclaim. The Counterclaim
seeks damages arising from Big Smith's breaches of the parties' contract.
Specifically, the Company discovered that the goods were not first quality in
accordance with Big Smith's warranties. Moreover, Big Smith had fraudulently
misrepresented that there were not any restrictions on the Company's right to
sell the merchandise to its contract/distributor in England. The Company
alleges in its Counterclaim that Caterpillar had terminated Big Smith's
license to sell Caterpillar apparel before Big Smith's sale to the Company.
As a result of Big Smith's misrepresentations and defects in some of the
apparel, the Company has not been able to sell all of the merchandise and/or
has sold it for much lesser amounts than it had reasonably anticipated. In
addition, the Company has been forced to provide a credit to its distributor
in England who cannot sell the apparel there due to pressure being exerted by
Caterpillar and local authorities. The Company, therefore, has demanded that
Big Smith compensate it for its losses.
The case is presently in discovery. The Company has $818,000 recorded in
accounts payable to Big Smith relating to this matter. The Company has also
recorded a charge to operations to account for the impairment in the
inventory that management believes exists due to the above facts and
circumstances.
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Management believes that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not have
a material adverse effect on the combined financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
DISTRIBUTIONS - The Company made distributions to the sole shareholder in
1996 and 1995 of $782,200 and $823,543, respectively, in order for the
shareholder to pay his income tax liabilities for 1995 and 1994 relating to
the Company's net income included in his individual tax returns. No
distribution in 1997 is anticipated to be necessary relating to 1996 results
of the Company.
11. MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Sales to the Company's major customers during 1996, 1995 and 1994 accounted
for 24%, 30% and 42%, respectively, of the Company's total sales as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Customer 1 $ 6,368,293 $ 7,615,031
Customer 2 5,081,334 5,290,483 $ 5,140,051
Customer 3 6,072,803
------------- ------------- -------------
$11,449,627 $12,905,514 $11,212,854
============= ============= =============
</TABLE>
12. FOREIGN OPERATIONS
The following sets forth information relating to the Company's foreign
operations (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $7,441 $4,124 $ 260
Operating profit 236 19 3
Total assets 4,163 2,262 69
</TABLE>
The Company's foreign operations are primarily in one geographic area,
Holland.
******
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KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
June 30, December 31,
1997 1996
----------------------- -----------------------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents......................................... $ 417,663 $ 275,871
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $251,183 and $279,682....................................... 11,625,342 9,660,543
Inventory, net of allowance for slow moving inventory of
$961,178 and $1,360,602........................................ 9,446,331 10,749,460
Prepaid expenses and other current assets......................... 409,848 1,197,819
----------------------- -----------------------
Total current assets........................................ 21,899,184 21,883,693
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation............... 3,281,749 3,331,540
Investment in and advances to RYKA Inc................................ 826,051 1,167,986
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization......................... 267,585 295,325
----------------------- -----------------------
Total....................................................... $ 26,274,569 $ 26,678,544
======================= =======================
<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES AND COMBINED (DEFICIT)
June 30, December 31,
1997 1996
----------------------- -----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current liabilities:
Note payable to bank.............................................. $ 11,985,994 $ 10,682,171
Current portion of capital lease obligation....................... 106,234 105,378
Accounts payable.................................................. 10,133,875 9,664,321
Accrued expenses.................................................. 532,501 579,292
Payroll and sales tax payable..................................... 111,063 212,809
Income taxes payable.............................................. -- 81,481
----------------------- -----------------------
Total current liabilities................................... 22,869,667 21,325,452
----------------------- -----------------------
Capital lease obligation.............................................. 2,368,702 2,425,355
----------------------- -----------------------
Subordinated note payable -- shareholder.............................. 3,103,456 3,479,870
----------------------- -----------------------
Combined (deficit):
Common stock no par value; 1,000 shares authorized, 200
shares issued and outstanding.................................. 2,000 2,000
Additional paid in capital........................................ 1,406,401 1,066,758
Foreign currency translation adjustment........................... (23,778) (41,865)
Combined (deficit)............................................. (3,426,879) (1,554,026)
----------------------- -----------------------
(2,042,256) (527,133)
Less treasury stock -- at cost................................. 25,000 25,000
----------------------- -----------------------
Net combined (deficit)......................................... (2,067,256) (552,133)
----------------------- -----------------------
Total....................................................... $ 26,274,569 $ 26,678,544
======================= =======================
</TABLE>
Please refer to the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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KPR INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended June 30
--------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
-------------------------- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net Sales................................. $ 25,133,737 $ 18,235,886
Cost of goods sold........................ 19,965,114 14,016,969
-------------------------- --------------------------
Gross profit.............................. 5,168,623 4,218,917
Operating expenses:
General and administrative............ 3,685,323 2,051,883
Sales and marketing .................. 2,123,008 1,270,247
Development and design................ 461,055 154,503
-------------------------- --------------------------
Total operating expenses.................. 6,269,386 3,476,633
-------------------------- --------------------------
Operating income (loss)................... (1,100,763) 742,284
-------------------------- --------------------------
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense...................... (792,401) (505,917)
Interest income....................... 36,580 47,926
Royalty income........................ 109,640
Rental income......................... 23,750 23,750
Other................................. (62,530) (3,925)
-------------------------- --------------------------
(684,961) (438,166)
-------------------------- --------------------------
Equity in net loss of RYKA Inc............ (87,129) (229,466)
-------------------------- --------------------------
Net loss.................................. (1,872,853) (48,715)
========================== ==========================
</TABLE>
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KPR INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Foreign Treasury Stock
Stock Additional Currency At Cost
--------- Paid-in Translation Accumulated --------------------
Amount Capital Adjustment Deficit Shares
--------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AMOUNTS
Balance, December 31, 1996......... 2,000 1,066,758 (41,865) (1,554,026) 100 25,000
Net loss........................... (1,872,853)
Equity in stock issuance
of RYKA........................ 187,643
Warranty compensation related
to former officer............... -- 152,000 -- -- -- --
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustment.......... 18,087
--------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------- ------ ---------
Balance, June 30, 1997............. 2,000 1,406,401 (23,778) (3,426,879) 100 25,000
========= ================ ================= ============= ====== =========
</TABLE>
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KPR INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND AFFILIATES
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended June 30,
-----------------------------------------------
1997 1996
------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income............................................................. ($ 1,872,853) ($ 48,715)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 79,337 129,727
Allowance for doubtful accounts..................................... (28,499) 3,082
Equity in undistributed loss of RYKA Inc............................ 87,129 229,466
Gain on sale of equipment...........................................
Warrant expense..................................................... 152,000 --
Provisions for loss on inventory.................................... (339,424) (138,483)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Accounts receivable............................................ (1,936,300) 2,504,635
Inventory...................................................... 1,642,553 444,690
Prepaid expenses and other current assets...................... 787,971 (254,822)
Other Assets................................................... 21,246 (244,881)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts Payable............................................... 469,554 1,190,658
Accrued expenses............................................... (46,791) (144,693)
Income Tax Payable............................................. (81,481) --
Payroll and sales tax payable.................................. (101,746) (70,285)
------------------- --------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities......... (1,167,304) 3,600,379
------------------- --------------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment.................................. (29,546) (311,917)
Investment in RYKA, Inc................................................ 448,943 (309,918)
------------------- --------------------
Net cash (used in) investing activities..................... 419,397 (611,835)
------------------- --------------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under line-of-credit.................................... 1,303,823 (2,893,602)
Repayment of capitalized lease obligation.............................. (55,797) (26,851)
Subordinated shareholder's advances.................................... (376,414) --
Distributions to shareholder........................................... (42,131)
------------------- --------------------
Net cash provided by financing activities................... 871,612 (2,962,584)
------------------- --------------------
Foreign currency translation adjustment.................................... 18,087 (20,490)
Net increase in cash................................................ 141,792 (5,470)
Cash beginning of period............................................ 275,871 19,475
------------------- --------------------
Cash end of period.................................................. $ 417,663 $ 14,005
=================== ====================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
(Unaudited)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE A -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying condensed combined financial statements of KPR Sports
International, Inc. and Affiliates have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and
in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
The accompanying financial information is unaudited; however, in the opinion of
Management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal receiving accruals)
necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results of the periods
reported have been included. The results of operations for the periods reported
are not necessarily indicative of those that may be expected for a full year.
This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Audited
Combined Financial Statements as of December 31, 1996 as presented elsewhere
herein.
The Company has incurred significant losses during the six months ended June 30,
1997 and had a combined deficit of $3,426,879 as of June 30, 1997.
The Company has been notified by their primary bank that their credit facility
will expire on November 30, 1997. If the Company is unable to obtain alternative
financing, their is so assurance that if the Company will be able to continue as
a going concern. Further, there is no assurance that if the Company is able to
obtain alternative financing.
Management is negotiating with other financial institutions to provide new
financing and other investors to obtain equity and/or subordinated debt.
Management believes they will be successful in obtaining new financing which
will enable the company to continue as a going concern for the forseeable
future.
The accompanying financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 1997
have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization
of assets and settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of
business. The financing difficulties described above raise substantial doubt as
to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company
be unable to continue as a going concern.
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KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
(Unaudited)
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NOTE B -- INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO RYKA
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Investment in and advance to RYKA at December 31, 1996........ 1,167,986
Equity in net loss of RYKA, Inc............................... (87,129)
Equity in stock issuance of RYKA ............................. 187,643
Amortization of negative goodwill............................. 6,494
RYKA partial repayment of initial advance..................... (385,000)
Additional RYKA (repayments) advances......................... (63,943)
Investment in and advances to RYKA, June 30, 1997............. 826,051
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NOTE C -- NOTE PAYABLE, BANK
The Company's credit facility consists of a $15,000,000 asset based revolving
credit facility. The facility makes funds available to the Company based upon a
percentage of inventory and accounts receivable, as defined in the agreement. At
June 30, 1997 $11,895,994 was outstanding under the revolver with $5,564,103 in
outstanding letters of credit. Interest on the outstanding balance was paid
monthly at the rate of prime plus 1/2% through June 3, 1997. The revolving
credit loan is payable upon demand and is collateralized by all the assets of
the Company and a $2,000,000 limited personal guaranty by the sole shareholder
of the Company. The revolving credit loan is subject to certain covenants
including the maintenance of prescribed amounts of net worth and leverage
ratios. Interest expense related to this line of credit was $601,264 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997.
On February 7, 1997, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with the
bank requiring the Company to obtain new financing by March 31, 1997. This
refinancing was not successfully completed by March 31, 1997, therefore, the
bank provided a further extension through April 18, 1997.
On June 4, 1997, the Company obtained an extension through November 30, 1997 to
allow the Company time to obtain new financing. The terms of the extension
provided for a seasonal increase of the credit line of up to $5.75 million, with
seasonal advances of up to $5.2 million in excess of the collateral value as
defined by the bank. In consideration for these conditions, the interest rate on
the borrowing under this facility increased to prime plus 2 1/4% for the first
thirty days, ended June 30, 1997, increasing 1% per month through the
termination date of the loan (November 30, 1997). In addition, the bank obtained
the shareholders guaranty of the debt, and placed certain additional financial
covenants on the Company.
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KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
(Unaudited)
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NOTE D -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
The Company subleases a portion of its facility to RYKA at a rate of
approximately $4,000 per month. Rental income pursuant to the sub-lease was
$23,750 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
The Company has advanced certain funds to RYKA on a temporary basis in the
ordinary course of business and RYKA advanced certain funds to the Company. Such
amounts are included in the balance sheet as either a current asset or due from
affiliate or a current liability due to affiliate.
In connection with the subordinated note receivable from RYKA (originally
$851,440), the Company recorded interest income of $39,242 and $36,405 for the
six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively. On April 21, RYKA repaid
$385,000 of the subordinated note receivable, therefore, the balance outstanding
as shown in the accompanying balance sheet as of June 30, 1997 was 466,440.
During the six months ended June 30, 1997 RYKA opened $810,000 in letter of
credit agreements on behalf of the Company at June 30, 1997, $385,000 in letter
of credit agreements remained open for the benefit of the Company.
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APPENDIX "A"
TO PROXY STATEMENT
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF RYKA INC.
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The undersigned, Michael G. Rubin, Chief Executive Officer of RYKA
INC., a corporation originally incorporated under the name of ABE Corporation on
September 15, 1988 under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
(the "Corporation"), does hereby certify that he is the Chief Executive Officer
of the Corporation and that the Corporation has adopted this Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation in accordance with Sections 242 and 245 of
the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation shall read in
full as follows:
1. The name of the Corporation is Global Sports, Inc.
2. The address of the registered office of the Corporation
in the State of Delaware is 229 South State Street,
Dover, Delaware, County of Kent. The name of the
Corporation's registered agent at such address is The
Prentice Hall Corporation System.
3. The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted
or promoted by the Corporation is to engage in any
lawful act or activity for which corporations may be
organized under the General Corporation Law of the State
of Delaware.
4. The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall
have authority to issue is Twenty-one Million (21,000,000), of
which Twenty Million (20,000,000) shall be Common Stock of a
par value of $0.01 per share and One Million (1,000,000) shall
be Preferred Stock of a par value of $0.01 share, amounting in
the aggregate to Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars
($210,000.00). The designations and powers, rights and
preferences and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions
with respect to each class of stock of the corporation shall be
determined by the board of directors from time to time.
5. The Corporation is to have perpetual existence.
6. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by
the statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized:
(i) To make, alter or repeal the bylaws of the Corporation.
(ii) To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and
liens upon the real and personal property of the
Corporation.
(iii) To set apart out of any of the funds of the Corporation
available for dividends a reserve or reserves for any
proper purpose and to abolish any such reserve in the
manner in which it was created.
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(iv) By a majority of the whole board, to designate one or
more committees, each committee to consist of one or
more of the directors of the Corporation. The board may
designate one or more directors as alternate members of
any committee, who may replace any absent or
disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. The
bylaws may provide that in the absence or
disqualification of a member of a committee, the member
or members thereof present at any meeting and not
disqualified from voting, whether or not he, she or they
constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the board of directors to act at the meeting
in the place of any such agent or disqualified member.
Any such committee, to the extent provided in the
resolution of the board of directors, or in the bylaws
of the Corporation, shall have and may exercise all the
powers and authority of the board of directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the
Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the
Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may
require it; but no such committee shall have the power
or authority in reference to amending the Certificate of
Incorporation, adopting any agreement of merger or
consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the
sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of
the Corporation's property and assets, recommending to
the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a
revocation of a dissolution, or amending the bylaws of
the Corporation; and, unless the resolution or bylaws
expressly so provide, no such committee shall have the
power or authority to declare a dividend or to authorize
the issuance of stock.
(v) When and as authorized by the stockholders in accordance
with statute, to sell, lease or exchange all or
substantially all of the property and assets of the
Corporation, including its goodwill and its corporate
franchises, upon such terms and conditions and for such
consideration, which may consist in whole or in part of
money or property, including shares of stock in, and/or
other securities of, any other corporation or
corporations, as its board of directors shall deem
expedient and for the best interests of the Corporation.
7. The personal liability of the directors of the Corporation is
hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by paragraph
(7) of Subsection (b) of Section 102 of the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware as the same may be amended and
supplemented.
8. Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this
Corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any
court of equitable jurisdiction within the State of Delaware
may, on the application in a summary way of this Corporation or
of any creditor or stockholder thereof, or on the application
of any receiver or receivers appointed for this Corporation
under the provisions of Section 291 of the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware or on the application of trustees
in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed for
this Corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, order a
meeting of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the
stockholders or class of stockholders of this Corporation, as
the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said
court directs. If a majority in number representing three-
fourths in value of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or
of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
Corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or
arrangement to any reorganization of this Corporation as
consequences
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of such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or
arrangement and the said reorganization shall, if sanctioned by
the court to which the said application has been made, be
binding on all the creditors or class of the creditors, and/or
on all the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
Corporation, as the case may be, and also on this Corporation.
9. Meetings of the stockholders may be held within or without the
State of Delaware, as the bylaws may provide. The books of the
Corporation may be kept (subject to any provision contained in
the statutes) outside the State of Delaware at such place or
places as may be designated from time to time by the board of
directors or in the bylaws of the Corporation. Elections of
directors need not be by written ballot unless the bylaws of
the Corporation shall so provide.
10. The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change, or
repeal any provision contained in this Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter
prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon
stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Michael G. Rubin, the Chief Executive Officer of
the Corporation, has caused this Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation to be signed by him this _______ day of ___________, 1997.
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Michael G. Rubin, Chief Executive Officer
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APPENDIX "B"
TO PROXY STATEMENT
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the
"Agreement"), dated October 15, 1997 by and among:
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RYKA Inc., a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business
555 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania ("RYKA"),
KPR Acquisitions, Inc, a wholly owned Pennsylvania subsidiary of RYKA,
having its principal place of business 555 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia,
Pennsylvania ("Merger Co."),
KPR Sports International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation having its
principal place of business at 555 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia,
Pennsylvania ("KPR"),
Apex Sports International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation having its
principal place of business at 555 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia,
Pennsylvania ("Apex"),
MR Management, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation having its principal place
of business at 555 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
("Management"), and
Michael G. Rubin, an individual, who is the sole shareholder of KPR, Apex
and Management and who has an office c/o KPR ("Rubin").
KPR, Apex and Management are hereinafter sometimes individually referred to
as a "KPR Company" or collectively referred to as the "KPR Companies".
RYKA, Merger Co., KPR, Apex and Management are each sometimes referred to
herein as a "Constituent Corporation" or collectively as the "Constituent
Corporations", or the "Companies".
WITNESSETH:
On September 26, 1996, the Constituent Corporations and Rubin entered into
an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization which was amended on October 17, 1996
when the parties entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization ("First Amended and Restated Agreement") and further amended on
August 22, 1997 when the parties entered into the First Amendment to the
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization ("First Amendment").
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Rubin and the Constituent Corporations, for the purpose of clarification,
now desire to consolidate the terms of the First Amendment and Plan of
Reorganization and First Amendment, all as hereinafter set forth.
In consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants contained herein,
the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Agreement of Reorganization
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Upon the due approval and adoption of this Agreement by the shareholders of
each of the Constituent Corporations (hereinafter named), and the
satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth herein to the
obligations of the parties hereto:
(a) Transfer by RYKA to RYKA Sub, Inc.
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RYKA shall transfer to a wholly owned subsidiary, RYKA Sub, Inc., a
Pennsylvania corporation ("RYKA Sub") all of its assets and
liabilities in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding capital
of RYKA Sub ("Asset Transfer") .
(b) Merger of KPR and Merger Co. with KPR Surviving as a Wholly Owned
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Subsidiary of RYKA.
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A certificate of merger shall be filed with the Secretary of State of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania providing for the merger of Merger Co.
into KPR, with KPR surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of RYKA.
The shares of Merger Co. held by RYKA shall be exchanged for newly
issued shares of KPR and Rubin shall receive RYKA shares from Merger
Co. in exchange for all of the outstanding shares in KPR as more fully
described in Paragraph 4 below.
Thereafter, effective as of the close of business on the date on which
the certificate of merger is filed, Merger Co., shall cease to exist
in accordance with the applicable general corporate law of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The date and time of such filing
herebefore referred to shall be the "Effective Date." The merger is
referred to herein as the "Merger."
(c) Exchange of RYKA Stock for All of the Issued and Outstanding Stock of
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Apex and Management.
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RYKA shall acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Apex
and Management by exchanging so many of
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its shares as set forth in Paragraph 4 below with Michael Rubin, who
shall deliver on the same date to RYKA all of the outstanding shares
of Apex and Management ("Stock Exchange"). The date upon which such
exchange of shares shall take place will be the "Closing Date." (The
Asset Transfer, Merger and Stock Exchange is hereinafter collectively
referred to as the "Reorganization").
2. Closing
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The parties shall execute and mutually exchange the Closing
Documents (as hereinafter defined) at a closing (the "Closing") to
occur at the offices of Astor Weiss Kaplan & Rosenblum, The Bellevue,
6th Floor, Broad and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the
closing date (the "Closing Date"), which shall be at such time as to
be agreed upon by the parties, but in no event later than December 31,
1997; provided, however, either party shall have the right to extend
the Closing Date to a date no later than March 31, 1998."
3. Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and Directors
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(a) The certificate of incorporation of RYKA in effect on the Effective
Date shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3(a).
(b) The by-laws of RYKA in effect on the Effective Date shall be its by-
laws until amended or repealed as provided by law.
(c) The directors of RYKA on the Effective Date shall continue in office
after the Reorganization for the term provided in the by-laws of RYKA,
and after the Effective Date, RYKA shall also nominate three (3)
others to serve on the board of directors, which nominees shall be
pre-approved by Rubin.
(d) The certificate of incorporation of KPR in effect on the Effective
Date shall continue to be its certificate of incorporation until
amended as provided by law.
(e) The by-laws of KPR in effect on the Effective Date shall be its by-
laws until amended or repealed as provided by law.
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(f) The existing directors of KPR, immediately prior to the Effective
Date, shall resign and on the Effective Date new directors shall be
appointed by RYKA.
(g) The certificate of incorporation of Apex and Management in effect on
the Closing Date shall continue to be their certificates of
incorporation until amended as provided by law.
(h) The by-laws of Apex and Management in effect on the Closing Date shall
be their by-laws until amended or repealed as provided by law.
(i) The directors of Apex and Management shall resign immediately before
the Closing Date and immediately after the Closing Date RYKA shall
appoint new directors for Apex and Management.
4. Conversion and Exchange of Shares
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(a) Upon consummation of the Reorganization, Rubin shall own 8,169,086
shares of Ryka as follows:
(i) all of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of KPR
shall be exchanged for 6,938,375 shares of RYKA then held by
Merger Co., (b) 100,000 shares of RYKA shall be exchanged for all
of the issued and outstanding shares of Apex, (c) 61,625 shares
of RYKA shall be exchanged for all of the issued and outstanding
shares of Management (the total number of shares received by
Rubin for his interest in the KPR Companies is 7,100,000) and
(d)1,069,086 shares of Ryka will be exchanged for 1,069,086
shares of Ryka common stock owned by MR Acquisitions, LLC (which
will become treasury shares as a result of the Reorganization).
All such shares of RYKA shall be fully paid and non-assessable.
(b) No fractional shares will be issued in the Reorganization, and any
fractional shares will be purchased by Ryka.
(c) KPR, Apex and Management each covenant as of the Effective Date there
will not be outstanding any options, warrants or similar instruments or
agreements or arrangements for the issuance of any additional shares of
capital stock.
(d) The parties acknowledge that the number of shares of Common Stock of
Ryka to be received by the shareholders of the KPR Companies assumes
that prior to the Effective
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Date, RYKA will complete a reverse split pursuant to which existing
shareholders will receive one share of stock for every twenty shares
they presently own.
5. Certain Other Agreements
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(a) On or prior to the Effective Date, RYKA Inc., a Delaware corporation,
shall transfer by Bill of Sale all of its assets to RYKA Newco, Inc.,
a Pennsylvania corporation ("Newco") and simultaneous therewith, Newco
shall assume all of the liabilities of RYKA.
(b) Prior to the Effective Date, RYKA shall affect a reverse split so that
for every twenty (20) shares of RYKA presently outstanding, a
shareholder shall receive one (1) share of Common Stock of RYKA.
6. Representations and Warranties of KPR, Apex and Management
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Each of the KPR Companies and Rubin, jointly and severally represent and
warrant to RYKA that, except as set forth in the KPR Disclosure Schedules
with a reference to the relevant Section of this Agreement:
(a) Organization and Capitalization. Each of the KPR Companies is a
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corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All of the issued
and outstanding shares of Common Stock are duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and were issued and sold in
compliance with all applicable securities laws and regulations, and
there are no other equity securities of any class authorized, issued,
reserved for issuance or outstanding, and there are no preemptive
rights as to any shares. There are no outstanding options, warrants,
agreements or rights to subscribe for or to purchase, or commitments
to issue, shares of KPR, Apex or Management capital stock.
(b) Power and Authority. Each of the KPR Companies has all requisite power
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and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct
its business as presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted
and is duly qualified or licensed as a foreign corporation in good
standing in each jurisdiction in which the character of its properties
or the nature of its business activities requires such qualification.
All such jurisdictions are listed in the KPR Companies' Disclosure
Schedules.
(c) Governing Documents of the KPR Companies. The copies of the
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Certificates of Incorporation and by-laws of KPR, Apex and Management,
certified by the Secretary of the
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are true, complete and correct.
(d) Authority for Agreement. The Board of Directors and the sole
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shareholder of each of KPR, Apex and Management have approved this
Agreement, have authorized the execution and delivery hereof. The KPR
Companies have full power, authority and legal right to enter into
this Agreement and, upon appropriate vote of its stockholders in
accordance with law, to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
(e) No Violation to Result. The execution and delivery of this Agreement
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and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (assuming
that appropriate consents are obtained from bank lenders to the KPR
Companies or Rubin):
(i) are not in violation or breach of, do not conflict with or
constitute a default under, and will not accelerate or permit the
acceleration of the performance required by, any of the terms of
the charter documents or By-laws of any of the KPR Companies or
(after the consents referred to in the Disclosure Schedules are
obtained) any note, debt instrument, security agreement or
mortgage, or any other contract or agreement, written or oral, to
which any of the KPR Companies or their shareholders is a party
or by which KPR, Apex or Management or any of such shareholders
or any of their respective properties or assets are bound;
(ii) will not be an event which, after notice or lapse of time or
both, will result in any such violation, breach, conflict,
default, or acceleration;
(iii) will not result in a violation under any law, judgment, decree,
order, rule, regulation or other legal requirement of any
governmental authority, court or arbitration tribunal whether
federal, state, provincial, municipal or local (within the U.S.
or otherwise) at law or in equity, and applicable to any of the
KPR Companies or any of their shareholders; and
(iv) will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien,
possibility of lien, encumbrance, security agreement, equity,
option, claim, charge, pledge or restriction in favor of any
third person upon any of the properties or assets of any of the
KPR Companies.
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(f) No Existing Defaults. None of the KPR Companies are in default in any
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material respect:
(i) under any of the terms of any note, debt instrument, security
agreement or mortgage or under any other commitment, contract,
agreement, license, lease or other instrument, whether written or
oral, to which any of the KPR Companies are a party or by which
they or any of their properties or assets are bound;
(ii) under any law, judgment, decree, order, rule, regulation or other
legal requirement or any governmental authority, court or
arbitration tribunal whether federal, state, provincial,
municipal or local (within the U.S. or otherwise), at law or in
equity, and applicable to the KPR Companies or to any of their
properties or assets; or
(iii) in the payment of any monetary obligations or
debts, there exists no condition or event which, after notice or
lapse of time or both, would constitute a material default in
connection with any of the foregoing.
(g) Financial Statements. The combined audited Financial Statements of
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KPR and Management (including certain affiliated companies) as of and
for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 (which Financial
Statements including, without limitation, any notes thereto and
reports thereon are hereinafter collectively called the "Companies'
Financial Statements" and which Financial Statements for the year
ended December 31, 1996 are hereinafter referred to as the "Companies'
1996 Financial Statements"), all of which have been delivered to RYKA
and are included in the Disclosure Schedules, correctly and fairly
present the financial position of each of the KPR Companies and the
results of operations as of the respective dates and for the periods
indicated thereon and have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounted principles applied on a consistent basis. The
balance sheet included in the KPR Companies' 1996 Financial Statements
is hereinafter referred to as the "Balance Sheet," and December 31,
1996 is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Balance Sheet Date".
(h) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as and to the extent
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reflected on the face of the Balance Sheet (including the notes
thereto) and except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement or in the
Disclosure
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Schedules, as of the Balance Sheet Date the KPR Companies had no debts
or other liabilities, including, without limitation, any foreign or
domestic tax liabilities or deferred tax liabilities incurred in
respect of or measured by the KPR Companies' income, or their property
or capital, for any period prior to the close of business on the
Balance Sheet Date or any other debts or liabilities relating to or
arising out of any act, transaction, circumstance or state of facts
which occurred or existed on or before the Balance Sheet Date.
(i) Taxes. Each of the KPR Companies have prepared (or caused to be
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prepared) and timely and properly filed (or caused to be timely and
properly filed) with the appropriate federal, state, provincial,
municipal or local authorities (within the U.S. or otherwise) all tax
returns, information returns and other reports required to be filed
and has paid or accrued (or caused to be so paid or accrued) in full
all taxes, interest, penalties, assessments or deficiencies, if any,
due to, or claimed to be due by, any taxing authority. The balance
sheet included in the KPR Companies' 1996 Financial Statements
includes appropriate provisions for all taxes, interest, penalties,
assessments or deficiencies, if any, for the periods indicated thereon
to the extent not theretofore paid. None of the KPR Companies have
executed or filed with any taxing authority any agreement extending
the period for assessment or collection of any taxes. None of the KPR
Companies are a party to any pending action or proceeding, nor is any
such action or proceeding threatened, by any governmental authority
for the assessment or collection of taxes, and no claim for assessment
or collection of taxes has been asserted against any of the KPR
Companies, and during the course of any audit currently in process or
not completed, no issues have been suggested by any representative of
any such governmental authority that, if asserted, would result in a
proposed assessment of taxes, interest or penalties, against the KPR
Companies or any one of them.
(j) Absence of Changes or Events. Since the Balance Sheet Date each of
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the KPR Companies has conducted its business only in the ordinary
course and has not:
(i) incurred any material obligation or liability, absolute, accrued,
contingent or otherwise, whether due or to become due, except
current liabilities for trade or business obligations incurred in
the ordinary course of business and
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consistent with its prior practice, none of which liabilities, in
any case or in the aggregate, materially and adversely affects
the business, liabilities or financial condition of the KPR
Companies;
(ii) discharged or satisfied any lien, charge or encumbrance other
than those then required to be discharged or satisfied, or paid
any obligation or liability, absolute, accrued, contingent or
otherwise, whether due or to become due, other than current
liabilities shown on the Balance Sheet and current liabilities
incurred since the Balance Sheet Date in the ordinary course of
business and consistent with its prior practice;
(iii) declared or made any distributions to its shareholders/members,
or purchased, retired or redeemed, or obligated themselves to
purchase, retire or redeem, any of their equity;
(iv) except for liens and pledges to each of the KPR Companies' bank
lenders, mortgaged, pledged or (other than liens arising in the
ordinary course) subjected to lien, charge, security interest or
any other encumbrance or restriction any of its property,
business or assets, tangible or intangible;
(v) sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of any of its assets of
material value, except for inventory sold in the ordinary course
of business, or cancelled or compromised any debt or claim, or
waived or released any right of substantial value;
(vi) received any notice of termination of any contract, lease or
other agreement or suffered any damage, destruction or loss
(whether or not covered by insurance) which, in any case or in
the aggregate, has had a materially adverse effect on
the assets, operations or prospects of any of the KPR Companies;
(vii) encountered any labor union organizing activity, had any actual
or threatened employee strikes, work-stoppages, slow-downs or
lock-outs, or had any material change in their relations with
their employees, agents, customers or suppliers;
(viii) except in the ordinary course of business in dealing with
customers of the KPR Companies' licensees, transferred or granted
any rights
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under, or entered into any settlement regarding the breach or
infringement of, any United States or foreign license, patent,
copyright, trademark, trade name, invention or similar rights, or
modified any existing rights with respect thereto;
(ix) made any change in the rate of compensation, commission, bonus or
other direct or indirect remuneration payable, or paid or agreed
or orally promised to pay, conditionally or otherwise, any bonus,
extra compensation pension or severance or vacation pay, to any
shareholder, director, officer, employee, salesman, distributor
or agent of any of the KPR Companies;
(x) acquired any capital stock or other securities of any corporation
or any interest in any business enterprise, or otherwise made any
loan or advance to or investment in any person, firm or
corporation;
(xi) made any capital expenditures or capital additions or betterments
in excess of an average of $50,000.00 per month;
(xii) changed its banking or safe deposit arrangements;
(xiii) instituted, settled or agreed to settle any litigation, action or
proceeding before any court or governmental body relating to any
of the KPR Companies or their property;
(xiv) made any change in its selling, pricing, advertising or personnel
practices;
(xv) suffered any change, event or condition which, in any case or in
the aggregate, has had a materially adverse affect on any of the
KPR Companies' condition (financial or otherwise), properties,
assets, liabilities or operations, including, without limitation,
any change in any of the KPR Companies' revenues, costs, backlog
or relations with its employees, agents, customers or suppliers;
(xvi) entered into any transaction, contract or commitment of material
value other than in the ordinary course of business or paid or
agreed to pay any brokerage or finder's fee by reason of this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; or
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(xvii) entered into any agreement or made any commitment to take any of
the types of action described in the subparagraphs above.
(k) Litigation. There is no claim, legal action, suit, arbitration,
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governmental investigation or other legal or administrative
proceeding, nor any order, decree or judgment in progress, pending or
in effect, or to the knowledge of any of the KPR Companies or Rubin,
threatened, against or relating to any of the KPR Companies, their
properties, assets or business or the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. There is no claim, legal action, suit, arbitration,
governmental investigation or other legal or administrative
proceeding, nor any order, decree or judgment in progress, pending, in
effect, or (to the knowledge of the KPR Companies or Rubin)
threatened, against or relating to any employee of any of the KPR
Companies. The Disclosure Schedules set forth a list of all decrees,
orders or arbitration awards (or agreements entered into in any
administrative, judicial or arbitration proceeding with any
governmental authority) binding upon the KPR Companies or the KPR
Companies' assets.
(l) Compliance with Laws and Other Instruments. Each of the KPR Companies
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has complied in all material respects with all existing laws, rules,
regulations, ordinances, orders, judgments and decrees applicable to
their business as presently conducted.
(m) Title to Properties. Each of the KPR Companies has good and
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marketable title to all the properties and assets it owns or uses in
its business or purports to own, including, without limitation, those
reflected in its books and records and in the Balance Sheet. None of
such properties and assets are subject to any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, restriction, lease, easement,
liability or adverse claim of any nature whatsoever, direct or
indirect, whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise, except:
(i) for properties and assets which are reflected in the Disclosure
Schedules as being leased by any of the KPR Companies as lessee,
(ii) as expressly set forth in the Balance Sheet as securing specific
liabilities or as otherwise expressly permitted by the terms
hereof, or
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(iii) those imperfections of title and encumbrances,
if any, which
(A) are not substantial in character, amount or extent and do
not materially detract from the value of the properties
subject thereto,
(B) do not interfere with either the present and continued use
of such property or the conduct of either of the KPR
Companies' normal operations and
(C) have arisen only in the ordinary course of business.
(n) Schedules. In addition to noting exceptions to the various
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representations and warranties herein stated, the Disclosure Schedules
set forth a materially accurate and complete list of:
(i) All real property owned by each of the KPR Companies or in which
any Company has a leasehold or other interest or which is used by
any Company in connection with the operation of its business,
together with a description of each lease, sublease, license, or
any other instrument under which any Company claims or holds such
leasehold or other interest or right to the use thereof or
pursuant to which any Company has assigned, sublet or granted any
rights therein, identifying the parties thereto, the rental or
other payment terms, expiration date and cancellation and renewal
terms thereof.
(ii) As of a date no earlier than June 30, 1996, all of the KPR
Companies' receivables (which shall include accounts receivable,
loans receivable and any advances), specifically designating each
such listed receivable which has been outstanding for more than
30 days.
(iii) All patents, patent applications, patent licenses, trademarks,
trademark registrations, and applications therefor, service
marks, service mark registrations, and applications therefor,
service names, trade names, copyrights and copyright
registrations, and applications therefor, wholly or partially
owned or licensed by any Company or which are material to the
conduct of its business.
(iiia) All computers, equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible
personal property (other than
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inventory and supplies), owned ,leased or used by the KPR
Companies except for items which have an individual net remaining
book value of less than $10,000.00, and which do not, in the
aggregate, have a total remaining book value of more than
$200,000.00, setting forth with respect to all such listed
property all leases and other ownership documents.
(iv) All fire, theft, casualty, liability and other insurance policies
insuring each Company, specifying with respect to each such
policy the name of the insurer, the risk insured against, the
limits of coverage, the deductible amount (if any), the premium
rate and the date through which coverage will continue by virtue
of premiums already paid.
(v) All contracts, agreements, commitments or licenses relating to
patents, trademarks, trade names, copyrights, inventions,
processes, know-how, formulae or trade secrets to which any
Company is a party or by which any Company is bound.
(vi) All loan agreements, indentures, mortgages, pledges, conditional
sale or title retention agreements, security agreements,
equipment obligations, guaranties, leases or lease purchase
agreements to which any Company is a party or by which any
Company is bound.
(vii) All contracts, agreements and commitments, whether or not fully
performed, in respect of the issuance, sale or transfer of an
equity interest in any Company or pursuant to which any Company
has acquired any material portion of its business or assets.
(viii) All contracts, agreements, commitments or other understandings or
arrangements to which any Company is a party or by which any
Company or any of its property is bound, but excluding (A)
contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business
involving payments or receipts by any Company of less than
$10,000.00 in any single case but not more than $200,000.00 in
the aggregate, and (B) contracts entered into in the ordinary
course of business which are terminable by any Company on less
than thirty (30) days' notice without any penalty or
consideration.
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(ix) All collective bargaining agreements, employment and consulting
agreements, executive compensation plans, bonus plans, deferred
compensation agreements, employee pension plans or retirement
plans, employee stock or equity options or stock or equity
purchase plans and group life, health and accident insurance and
other employee benefit plans, agreements, arrangements or
commitments, to which any Company is a party or is bound which
relate to the operation of any Company's business.
(x) The names and current annual salary rates of all persons
(including independent commission agents) who are employed or
retained by any Company at an annual salary of not less than
$75,000.00, showing separately for each such person the amounts
paid or payable as salary, bonus payments and any indirect
compensation for the years ended December 31, 1995 and December
31, 1996.
(xi) The name of each bank in which any Company has an account or safe
deposit box and the names of all persons authorized to draw
thereon or have access thereto, and the names of all persons, if
any, holding tax or other powers of attorney from any Company and
a summary of the terms thereof;
(xii) A list of all written agreements between all KPR Companies and
their customers which have an effective term longer than 30 days.
Rubin represents that there is no special pricing relationship or
arrangement between any Company and any customer, unless such
relationship or arrangement is set forth in the Disclosure
Schedules or is consistent with all KPR Companies' billing
schedules or with the billing schedules of all KPR Companies'
licensees.
There is not under any such contract, agreement, lease, license or
commitment any existing default by any Company, or event which, after
notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by any
Company or result in a right to accelerate or loss of rights. To each
KPR Companies' knowledge, there is not under any such contract,
agreement, lease, license or commitment any existing default by the
party or parties thereto. True and complete copies of all such
contracts, agreements, leases, licenses and other documents listed on
the Disclosure Schedules (together with any and all amendments
thereto) have been delivered or made available to RYKA.
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(o) Patents, etc. Each Company owns or possesses the royalty free
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licenses or other rights to use all copyrights, trademarks, service
marks, service names, trade names, patents, licenses and trade secrets
necessary to conduct its business as it is presently operated. No
Company is infringing upon any copyrights, trademarks, trademark
rights, service marks, service names, trade names, patents, patent
rights, licenses or trade secrets owned by any other person or
persons, and there is no claim or action by any such person pending,
or to the knowledge of any Company threatened, with respect thereto.
The KPR Companies are not aware of any infringement by any third party
of any copyrights, trademarks, trademark rights, service marks,
service names, trade names, patents, patent rights, licenses or trade
secrets owned by any Company.
(p) No Guaranties. None of the obligations or liabilities of any Company
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is guaranteed by any person, firm or corporation nor has any Company
guaranteed the obligations or liabilities of any other person, firm or
corporation.
(q) Benefit Plans.
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(i) All employee benefits and benefit plans (collectively the
"Plans," and individually a "Plan") sponsored, maintained or
contributed to by any Company are named and briefly described in
the Disclosure Schedules. All of the Plans have been
administered in accordance with all applicable laws and with
their respective terms and are in compliance with all applicable
statutory and regulatory standards and requirements with respect
to form, fiduciary conduct and reporting and disclosure to
governmental agencies and participants. In particular, each
Company and each Plan is in compliance with the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"). No
Company, any of the Plans nor any trustee or administrator of any
of the Plans has engaged in any "prohibited transaction" as that
term is defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code"), which could subject any Plan, its
trustees or administrators, or any other party dealing with such
Plan, to any tax or penalty. Contributions to each Plan have
been made and allocated pursuant to the provisions of such Plan
and are sufficient in amount to meet all claims of beneficiaries
or recipients of the Plan; each Plan and participant
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account and statement is in order; there exists no pending or
threatened litigation or complaint against any Plan, its trust,
its fiduciaries or its administrators, nor is there any basis
therefor; there have been no "reportable events" as the term is
defined in ERISA; and there has been no termination of any Plan
or any trust since the original effective date of ERISA.
(ii) No Plan has incurred any material accumulated funding deficiency
within the meaning of ERISA or the Code. No Company has incurred
any liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (the
"PBGC") in connection with any Plan which is subject to Title IV
of ERISA. The assets of each Plan that is subject to Title IV of
ERISA are sufficient to provide the benefits under such Plan
which would be guaranteed by the PBGC if the Plan terminated, and
are also sufficient to provide all other benefits due under the
Plan. Except as disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules:
(A) No Company is required to contribute to and is contributing
to a "multiemployer pension plan" as defined in the
Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980;
(B) No Company has "withdrawal liability" (as also defined in
such Act) to any multiemployer pension plan, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not result in any such "withdrawal
liability."
(iii) Except as disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules,
the KPR Companies are not currently providing, or have failed to
provide to the extent required by law, continuation coverage with
respect to group health coverage to any former employee under the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or any
other Applicable Laws.
(r) Absence of Certain Business Practices. Neither the KPR Companies nor
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any officer, employee or agent of the KPR Companies, nor any other
person acting on their behalf, has, directly or indirectly, within the
past two years given or agreed to give any gift or similar benefit to
any governmental employee who is in a position to help or hinder the
business of any Company (or assist any Company in connection with any
actual or proposed transaction) that (A) if known to governmental
authorities, would be reasonably likely to subject any
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Company to any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or
governmental litigation or proceeding, (B) if not given in the past,
would have had an adverse effect on the assets, business or operations
of any Company as reflected in the Financial Statements, or (C) if not
continued in the future, would adversely affect any Company's assets,
business, operations or prospects, or might subject any Company to a
penalty in any private or governmental litigation or proceeding.
(s) All receivables of the Companies (including accounts receivable, loans
receivable and advances) which are reflected in the Balance Sheet, and
all such receivables which will have arisen since the date thereof,
shall have arisen only from bona fide transactions in the ordinary
course of all KPR Companies' business and shall be (or have been)
fully collected when due, or in the case of each account receivable
within 90 days after it arose, without resort to litigation and
without offset or counterclaim, in the aggregate face amounts thereof
except to the extent of the normal allowance for doubtful accounts
with respect to accounts receivable consistent with all KPR Companies'
prior practices as reflected on the Balance Sheet.
(t) Proxy Statement. The information to be supplied by the KPR Companies
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for inclusion in the proxy statement, to be sent to the stockholders
of Ryka in connection with the meeting of RYKA stockholders to
consider the Reorganization (such Proxy Statement as amended or
supplemented s referred to herein as the "Proxy Statement") shall not,
on the date the Proxy Statement is first mailed to RYKA stockholders,
at the time of such stockholders' meeting and on the Effective Date,
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to
make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which
they are made, not false or misleading; or omit to state any material
fact necessary to correct any statement in any earlier communication
with respect to the solicitation of proxies for the RYKA stockholders'
meeting which has become false or misleading. If at any time prior to
the Effective Date any information relating to any of the KPR
Companies, or any of its affiliates, officers or directors should be
discovered by any of the KPR Companies which should be set forth in an
amendment or a supplement to the Proxy Statement, the party
discovering such information shall promptly inform Ryka.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the KPR Companies make no
representations or warranty with
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respect to any information supplied by RYKA which is contained in any
of the foregoing documents.
7. Representations and Warranties by RYKA
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RYKA represents and warrants to each of the KPR Companies that, except as
set forth in the RYKA Disclosure Schedules with a reference to the relevant
Section of this Agreement:
(a) Organization and Capitalization. RYKA is a corporation duly
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organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Common
Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable and were issued and sold in compliance with all
applicable securities laws and regulations, and there is no other
capital stock of any class issued, reserved for issuance or
outstanding, and there are no preemptive rights as to any shares.
There are no outstanding options, warrants, agreements or rights to
subscribe for or to purchase, or commitments to issue, shares of RYKA
capital stock, except as set forth in RYKA'S filings with the
Securities Exchange Commission ("RYKA'S SEC Filings"), or on RYKA'S
Disclosure Schedules.
(b) Power and Authority. RYKA has all requisite power and authority to
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own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its business as
presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted and is duly
qualified or licensed as a foreign corporation in good standing in
each jurisdiction in which the character of its properties or the
nature of its business activities requires such qualification. All
such jurisdictions are listed in RYKA's Disclosure Schedules.
(c) Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of RYKA. The copies of the
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Certificate of Incorporation of RYKA, certified by the Secretary of
the State of Delaware and the By-Laws of the RYKA, certified by its
Secretary, heretofore delivered to RYKA, are true, complete and
correct.
(d) Authority for Agreement. The Board of Directors has approved this
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Agreement, has authorized the execution and delivery hereof,
recommended (or will recommend reasonably in advance of the
stockholders meeting) the adoption and approval of this Agreement to
such corporation's stockholders and has directed that this Agreement
be submitted to such stockholders for adoption and approval at a
special meeting of such
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stockholders. RYKA has full power, authority and legal right to enter
into this Agreement and, upon appropriate vote of its stockholders in
accordance with law, to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
(e) No Violation to Result. The execution and delivery of this Agreement
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and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (assuming
that appropriate consents are obtained from bank lenders to RYKA):
(i) are not in violation or breach of, do not conflict with or
constitute a default under, and will not accelerate or permit the
acceleration of the performance required by, any of the terms of
the charter documents or By-laws of RYKA or (after the consents
referred to in the Disclosure Schedules are obtained) any note,
debt instrument, security agreement or mortgage, or any other
contract or agreement, written or oral, to which RYKA is a party
or by which RYKA or any of its properties or assets are bound;
(ii) will not be an event which, after notice or lapse of time or
both, will result in any such violation, breach, conflict,
default, or acceleration;
(iii) will not result in a violation under any law, judgment, decree,
order, rule, regulation or other legal requirement of any
governmental authority, court or arbitration tribunal whether
federal, state, provincial, municipal or local (within the U.S.
or otherwise) at law or in equity, and applicable to RYKA; and
(iv) will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien,
possibility of lien, encumbrance, security agreement, equity,
option, claim, charge, pledge or restriction in favor of any
third person upon any of the properties or assets of RYKA.
(f) No Existing Defaults. RYKA is not in default in any material respect:
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(i) under any of the terms of any note, debt instrument, security
agreement or mortgage or under any other commitment, contract,
agreement, license, lease or other instrument, whether written or
oral, to which RYKA is a party or by which he or any of its
properties or assets are bound;
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(ii) under any law, judgment, decree, order, rule, regulation or other
legal requirement or any governmental authority, court or
arbitration tribunal whether federal, state, provincial,
municipal or local (within the U.S. or otherwise), at law or in
equity, and applicable to RYKA or to any of its properties or
assets; or
(iii) in the payment of any monetary obligations or
debts. There exists no condition or event which, after notice or
lapse of time or both, would constitute a material default in
connection with any of the foregoing.
(g) Financial Statements. The audited Financial Statements of RYKA as of
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and for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 (which
Financial Statements, including without limitation any notes thereto
and reports thereon are hereinafter collectively called "RYKA's
Financial Statements," and which Financial Statements for the year
ending December 31, 1996 are hereinafter referred to as "RYKA's 1996
Financial Statements" all of which have been delivered to KPR and are
included in the KPR Disclosure Schedules correctly and fairly present
the financial position of RYKA and the results of operations as of the
respective dates and for the periods indicated thereon and have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a consistent basis. The balance sheet included in RYKA's
1996 Financial Statements is hereinafter referred to as the "Balance
Sheet" and December 31, 1996 is hereinafter sometimes referred to as
the "Balance Sheet Date".
(h) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as and to the extent
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reflected on the face of the Balance Sheet (including the notes
thereto) and except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement or in the
Disclosure Schedules, as of the Balance Sheet Date RYKA had no debts
or other liabilities, including, without limitation, any foreign or
domestic tax liabilities or deferred tax liabilities incurred in
respect of or measured by RYKA's income, or its property or capital,
for any period prior to the close of business on the Balance Sheet
Date or any other debts or liabilities relating to or arising out of
any act, transaction, circumstance or state of facts which occurred or
existed on or before the Balance Sheet Date.
(i) Taxes. RYKA has prepared (or caused to be prepared) and timely and
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properly filed (or caused to be timely and properly filed) with the
appropriate federal,
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state, provincial, municipal or local authorities (within the U.S. or
otherwise) all tax returns, information returns and other reports
required to be filed and has paid or accrued (or caused to be so paid
or accrued) in full all taxes, interest, penalties, assessments or
deficiencies, if any, due to, or claimed to be due by, any taxing
authority. The balance sheet included in RYKA's 1996 Financial
Statements includes appropriate provisions for all taxes, interest,
penalties, assessments or deficiencies, if any, for the periods
indicated thereon to the extent not theretofore paid. RYKA has not
executed or filed with any taxing authority any agreement extending
the period for assessment or collection of any taxes. RYKA is not a
party to any pending action or proceeding, nor is any such action or
proceeding threatened, by any governmental authority for the
assessment or collection of taxes, and no claim for assessment or
collection of taxes has been asserted against RYKA, and during the
course of any audit currently in process or not completed, no issues
have been suggested by any representative of any such governmental
authority that, if asserted, would result in a proposed assessment of
taxes, interest or penalties, against RYKA.
(j) Absence of Changes or Events. Since the Balance Sheet Date RYKA has
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conducted its business only in the ordinary course and has not:
(i) incurred any material obligation or liability, absolute, accrued,
contingent or otherwise, whether due or to become due, except
current liabilities for trade or business obligations incurred in
the ordinary course of business and consistent with their prior
practice, none of which liabilities, in any case or in the
aggregate, materially and adversely affects the business,
liabilities or financial condition of RYKA;
(ii) discharged or satisfied any lien, charge or encumbrance other
than those then required to be discharged or satisfied, or paid
any obligation or liability, absolute, accrued, contingent or
otherwise, whether due or to become due, other than current
liabilities shown on the Balance Sheet and current liabilities
incurred since the Balance Sheet Date in the ordinary course of
business and consistent with its prior practice;
(iii) declared or made any distributions to its shareholders, or
purchased, retired or redeemed,
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or obligated itself to purchase, retire or redeem, any of its
equity;
(iv) except for liens and pledges to RYKA bank lenders, mortgaged,
pledged or (other than liens arising in the ordinary course)
subjected to lien, charge, security interest or any other
encumbrance or restriction any of its property, business or
assets, tangible or intangible;
(v) sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of any of their assets of
material value, except for inventory sold in the ordinary course
of business, or cancelled or compromised any debt or claim, or
waived or released any right of substantial value;
(vi) received any notice of termination of any contract, lease or
other agreement or suffered any damage, destruction or loss
(whether or not covered by insurance) which, in any case or in
the aggregate, has had a materially adverse effect on the assets,
operations or prospects of RYKA;
(vii) encountered any labor union organizing activity, had any actual
or threatened employee strikes, work-stoppages, slow-downs or
lock-outs, or had any material change in its relations with its
employees, agents, customers or suppliers;
(viii) except in the ordinary course of business in dealing with
customers of RYKA's licensees, transferred or granted any rights
under, or entered into any settlement regarding the breach or
infringement of, any United States or foreign license, patent,
copyright, trademark, trade name, invention or similar rights, or
modified any existing rights with respect thereto;
(ix) made any change in the rate of compensation, commission, bonus or
other direct or indirect remuneration payable, or paid or agreed
or orally promised to pay, conditionally or otherwise, any bonus,
extra compensation pension or severance or vacation pay, to any
shareholder, director, officer, employee, salesman, distributor
or agent of RYKA;
(x) acquired any capital stock or other securities of any corporation
or any interest in any business enterprise, or otherwise made any
loan or advance to or investment in any person, firm or
corporation;
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(xi) made any capital expenditures or capital additions or betterments
in excess of an average of $50,000.00 per month;
(xii) changed their banking or safe deposit arrangements;
(xiii) instituted, settled or agreed to settle any litigation, action or
proceeding before any court or governmental body relating to
either RYKA or its property;
(xiv) made any change in their selling, pricing, advertising or
personnel practices;
(xv) suffered any change, event or condition which, in any case or in
the aggregate, has had a materially adverse affect on RYKA's
condition (financial or otherwise), properties, assets,
liabilities or operations, including, without limitation, any
change in RYKA's revenues, costs, backlog or relations with its
employees, agents, customers or suppliers;
(xvi) entered into any transaction, contract or commitment of material
value other than in the ordinary course of business or paid or
agreed to pay any brokerage or finder's fee by reason of this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; or
(xvii) entered into any agreement or made any commitment to take any of
the types of action described in the subparagraphs above.
(k) Litigation. There is no claim, legal action, suit, arbitration,
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governmental investigation or other legal or administrative
proceeding, nor any order, decree or judgment in progress, pending or
in effect, or to the knowledge of RYKA, threatened, against or
relating to RYKA, its properties, assets or business or the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. There is no claim, legal
action, suit, arbitration, governmental investigation or other legal
or administrative proceeding, nor any order, decree or judgment in
progress, pending, in effect, or (to the knowledge of RYKA)
threatened, against or relating to any employee of RYKA. The
Disclosure Schedules set forth a list of all decrees, orders or
arbitration awards (or agreements entered into in any administrative,
judicial or arbitration proceeding with any governmental authority)
binding upon RYKA or RYKA's assets.
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(l) Compliance with Laws and Other Instruments. RYKA has complied in all
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material respects with all existing laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, orders, judgments and decrees applicable to its business
as presently conducted.
(m) Title to Properties. RYKA has good and marketable title to all the
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properties and assets it owns or uses in its business or purports to
own, including, without limitation, those reflected in its books and
records and in the Balance Sheet. None of such properties and assets
are subject to any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest,
encumbrance, restriction, lease, easement, liability or adverse claim
of any nature whatsoever, direct or indirect, whether accrued,
absolute, contingent or otherwise, except:
(i) for properties and assets which are reflected in the Disclosure
Schedules as being leased by RYKA as lessee,
(ii) as expressly set forth in the Balance Sheet as securing specific
liabilities or as otherwise expressly permitted by the terms
hereof, or
(iii) those imperfections of title and encumbrances,
if any, which
(A) are not substantial in character, amount or extent and do
not materially detract from the value of the properties
subject thereto; and
(B) do not interfere with either the present and continued use
of such property or the conduct of RYKA's normal operations;
and
(C) have arisen only in the ordinary course of business.
(n) Schedules. In addition to noting exceptions to the various
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representations and warranties herein stated, the RYKA Disclosure
Schedules set forth a materially accurate and complete list of:
(i) All real property owned by RYKA or in which RYKA has a leasehold
or other interest or which is used by RYKA in connection with the
operation of its business, together with a description of each
lease, sublease, license, or any other instrument under which
RYKA claims or holds such leasehold or other interest or right to
the use thereof or pursuant to which RYKA has assigned, sublet or
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granted any rights therein, identifying the parties thereto, the
rental or other payment terms, expiration date and cancellation
and renewal terms thereof.
(ii) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
(iii) As of a date no earlier than June 30, 1997, all of RYKA's
receivables (which shall include accounts receivable, loans
receivable and any advances), specifically designating each such
listed receivable which has been outstanding for more than 30
days.
(iv) All computers, equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible
personal property (other than inventory and supplies), owned,
leased or used by RYKA except for items which have an individual
net remaining book value of less than $10,000, and which do not,
in the aggregate, have a total remaining book value of more than
$200,000, setting forth with respect to all such listed property
all leases and other ownership documents.
(v) All patents, patent applications, patent licenses, trademarks,
trademark registrations, and applications therefor, service
marks, service mark registrations, and applications therefor,
service names, trade names, copyrights and copyright
registrations, and applications therefor, wholly or partially
owned or licensed by RYKA or which are material to the conduct of
its business.
(vi) All fire, theft, casualty, liability and other insurance policies
insuring RYKA, specifying with respect to each such policy the
name of the insurer, the risk insured against, the limits of
coverage, the deductible amount (if any), the premium rate and
the date through which coverage will continue by virtue of
premiums already paid.
(vii) All contracts, agreements, commitments or licenses relating to
patents, trademarks, trade names, copyrights, inventions,
processes, know-how, formulae or trade secrets to which RYKA is a
party or by which RYKA is bound.
(viii) All loan agreements, indentures, mortgages, pledges, conditional
sale or title retention agreements, security agreements,
equipment obligations, guaranties, leases or lease purchase
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agreements to which RYKA is a party or by which RYKA is bound.
(ix) All contracts, agreements and commitments, whether or not fully
performed, in respect of the issuance, sale or transfer of an
equity interest in RYKA or pursuant to which RYKA has acquired
any material portion of its business or assets.
(x) All contracts, agreements, commitments or other understandings or
arrangements to which RYKA is a party or by which RYKA or any of
its property is bound, but excluding (A) contracts entered into
in the ordinary course of business involving payments or receipts
by RYKA of less than $10,000 in any single case but not more than
$200,000 in the aggregate, and (B) contracts entered into in the
ordinary course of business which are terminable by RYKA on less
than thirty (30) days' notice without any penalty or
consideration.
(xi) All collective bargaining agreements, employment and consulting
agreements, executive compensation plans, bonus plans, deferred
compensation agreements, employee pension plans or retirement
plans, employee stock or equity options or stock or equity
purchase plans and group life, health and accident insurance and
other employee benefit plans, agreements, arrangements or
commitments, to which RYKA is a party or is bound which relate to
the operation of RYKA's business.
(xii) The names and current annual salary rates of all persons
(including independent commission agents) who are employed or
retained by RYKA at an annual salary of not less than $75,000,
showing separately for each such person the amounts paid or
payable as salary, bonus payments and any indirect compensation
for the years ended December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1996.
(xiii) The name of each bank in which RYKA has an account or safe
deposit box and the names of all persons authorized to draw
thereon or have access thereto, and the names of all persons, if
any, holding tax or other powers of attorney from RYKA and a
summary of the terms thereof;
(xiv) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
(xv) A list of all written agreements between RYKA and its customers
which have an effective term longer
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than 30 days. RYKA represents that there is no special pricing
relationship or arrangement between RYKA and any customer, unless
such relationship or arrangement is either set forth in the
Disclosure Schedules or is consistent with RYKA's billing
schedules or with the billing schedules of RYKA's licensees.
There is not under any such contract, agreement, lease, license or
commitment any existing default by RYKA, or event which, after notice
or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by RYKA or
result in a right to accelerate or loss of rights. To RYKA's
knowledge, there is not under any such contract, agreement, lease,
license or commitment any existing default by the party or parties
thereto. True and complete copies of all such contracts, agreements,
leases, licenses and other documents listed on the Disclosure
Schedules (together with any and all amendments thereto) have been
delivered or made available to each of the KPR Companies.
(o) Patents, etc. RYKA owns or possesses the royalty free licenses or
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other rights to use all copyrights, trademarks, service marks, service
names, trade names, patents, licenses and trade secrets necessary to
conduct its business as it is presently operated. RYKA is not
infringing upon any copyrights, trademarks, trademark rights, service
marks, service names, trade names, patents, patent rights, licenses or
trade secrets owned by any other person or persons, and there is no
claim or action by any such person pending, or to the knowledge of
RYKA threatened, with respect thereto. RYKA is are not aware of any
infringement by any third party of any copyrights, trademarks,
trademark rights, service marks, service names, trade names, patents,
patent rights, licenses or trade secrets owned by RYKA.
(p) No Guaranties. None of the obligations or liabilities of RYKA is
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guaranteed by any person, firm or corporation nor has RYKA guaranteed
the obligations or liabilities of any other person, firm or
corporation.
(q) Benefit Plans.
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(i) All employee benefits and benefit plans (collectively the
"Plans," and individually a "Plan") sponsored, maintained or
contributed to by RYKA are named and briefly described in the
Disclosure Schedules. All of the Plans have been administered in
accordance with all applicable
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laws and with their respective terms and are in compliance with
all applicable statutory and regulatory standards and
requirements with respect to form, fiduciary conduct and
reporting and disclosure to governmental agencies and
participants. In particular, RYKA and its Plan is in compliance
with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended ("ERISA"). Neither RYKA, any of the Plans nor any trustee
or administrator of any of the Plans has engaged in any
"prohibited transaction" as that term is defined in Section 4975
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"),
which could subject any Plan, its trustees or administrators, or
any other party dealing with such Plan, to any tax or penalty.
Contributions to its Plan has been made and allocated pursuant to
the provisions of such Plan and are sufficient in amount to meet
all claims of beneficiaries or recipients of the Plan; each Plan
and participant account and statement is in order; there exists
no pending or threatened litigation or complaint against any
Plan, its trust, its fiduciaries or its administrators, nor is
there any basis therefor; there have been no "reportable events"
as the term is defined in ERISA; and there has been no
termination of any Plan or any trust since the original effective
date of ERISA.
(ii) No Plan has incurred any material accumulated funding deficiency
within the meaning of ERISA or the Code. RYKA has not incurred
any liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (the
"PBGC") in connection with any Plan which is subject to Title IV
of ERISA. The assets of each Plan that is subject to Title IV of
ERISA are sufficient to provide the benefits under such Plan
which would be guaranteed by the PBGC if the Plan terminated, and
are also sufficient to provide all other benefits due under the
Plan. Except as disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules:
(A) RYKA is not required to contribute to and is contributing to
a "multiemployer pension plan" as defined in the
Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980;
(B) RYKA has no "withdrawal liability" (as also defined in such
Act) to any multiemployer pension plan, and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
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will not result in any such "withdrawal liability."
(iii) Except as disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules, RYKA is not
currently providing, or has not failed to provide to the extent
required by law, continuation coverage with respect to group
health coverage to any former employee under the Consolidated
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or any other Applicable
Laws.
(r) Absence of Certain Business Practices. Neither RYKA nor any officer,
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employee or agent of RYKA, nor any other person acting on its behalf,
has, directly or indirectly, within the past two years given or agreed
to give any gift or similar benefit to any governmental employee who
is in a position to help or hinder the business of RYKA (or assist
RYKA in connection with any actual or proposed transaction) that (A)
if known to governmental authorities, would be reasonably likely to
subject RYKA to any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or
governmental litigation or proceeding, (B) if not given in the past,
would have had an adverse effect on the assets, business or operations
of RYKA as reflected in the Financial Statements, or (C) if not
continued in the future, would adversely affect RYKA's assets,
business, operations or prospects, or might subject RYKA to a penalty
in any private or governmental litigation or proceeding.
(s) All receivables of RYKA (including accounts receivable, loans
receivable and advances) which are reflected in the Balance Sheet, and
all such receivables which will have arisen since the date thereof,
shall have arisen only from bona fide transactions in the ordinary
course of RYKA's business and shall be (or have been) fully collected
when due, or in the case of each account receivable within 90 days
after it arose, without resort to litigation and without offset or
counterclaim, in the aggregate face amounts thereof except to the
extent of the normal allowance for doubtful accounts with respect to
accounts receivable consistent with RYKA's prior practices as
reflected on the Balance Sheet.
(t) Proxy Statement. The information to be supplied by RYKA for
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inclusion in the Proxy Statement to be sent to the stockholders of
RYKA in connection with the RYKA stockholders' meeting to consider the
Reorganization shall not, on the date the Proxy Statement is first
mailed to RYKA stockholders, at the time of the said RYKA
stockholders' meeting and on the Effective Date,
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contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to
make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which
they are made, not false or misleading, or omit to state any material
fact necessary to correct any statement in any earlier communication
with respect to the solicitation of proxies for the RYKA stockholders'
meeting which has become false or misleading. If at any time prior to
the Effective Date any information relating to RYKA or any of its
affiliates, officers or directors should be discovered by RYKA which
should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Proxy
Statement, RYKA shall promptly inform each of the KPR Companies.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, RYKA makes no representation or
warranty with respect to any information supplied by any of the KPR
Companies which is contained in any of the foregoing documents.
8. Conduct and Transactions Prior to Closing
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(a) RYKA, KPR, Apex and Management shall afford to the officers,
employees, attorneys, accountants and other authorized representatives
of the others, free and full access to all of each other's assets,
properties, books and records, in order to afford each other as full
an opportunity of review, examination and investigation as they shall
desire to make of the affairs of the other, and each shall be
permitted to make extracts from, or take copies of, such books,
records (including the stock record and minute books) or other
documentation or to obtain temporary possession of any thereof as may
be reasonably necessary; and each shall furnish or cause to be
furnished to the other such reasonable financial and operating data
and other information about their business, properties and assets
which any of their officers, employees, attorneys, accountants or
other authorized representatives may request.
(b) RYKA shall promptly file a proxy statement ("Proxy Statement") with
respect to this transaction, and, upon approval of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, shall call a special shareholders meeting to vote
upon the Reorganization.
(c) From the date of this Agreement until the Effective Date, except to
the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement or otherwise
consented to by an instrument in writing signed by RYKA or as
otherwise set forth in the RYKA Disclosure Schedules or the KPR
Companies' Disclosure Schedules, the Companies shall each conduct
their operations only in the ordinary course, and they
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shall not make any material change in their operations or in their
Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws.
(d) Each party will furnish to the other all information concerning the
other which is reasonably required for inclusion in any filing with
any governmental or regulatory body in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise required by
law.
(e) RYKA will immediately give notice to the KPR Companies of the
occurrence of any event or the failure of any event to occur that
results in a breach of any representation or warranty by RYKA or a
failure by RYKA to comply with any covenant, condition or agreement
contained herein.
(f) Each of the KPR Companies will immediately give notice to RYKA of the
occurrence of any event or the failure of any event to occur that
results in a breach of any representation or warranty by any of the
KPR Companies or a failure by any of the KPR Companies to comply with
any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein.
(g) Each of the Companies will (a) take all action necessary to render
accurate as of the Effective Date their respective representations and
warranties contained herein, (b) refrain from taking any action which
would render any such representation or warranty inaccurate in any
material respect as of such time, and (c) perform or cause to be
satisfied each covenant or condition to be performed or satisfied by
them.
(h) Each party shall use its best efforts to cause all conditions to the
Closing to be fulfilled and to consummate the Reorganization as soon
as possible.
9. Conditions to RYKA's Obligations
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All obligations of RYKA under this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment
and satisfaction, prior to or at the time at which the Effective Date is
scheduled to occur, of each of the following conditions, any one or more of
which may be waived by RYKA.
(a) At the Effective Date, the representations and warranties set forth in
Section 6 will be true and correct in all material respects at and as
of such time, and at the Effective Date each of the KPR Companies
shall each have delivered to RYKA a certificate to such effect signed
by the Chairman and the President of each of the KPR Companies.
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(b) Each of the obligations of each of the Companies to be performed by it
on or before the Effective Date pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement shall have been duly performed in all material respects at
the Effective Date, and at the Effective Date each Company shall have
delivered to RYKA a certificate to such effect signed by its Chairman
and its President.
(c) All action required to be taken by, or on the part of, RYKA to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by
RYKA and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
shall have been duly and validly approved by its Board of Directors.
(d) On or before the Effective Date, the stockholders of RYKA shall have
adopted and approved this Agreement.
(e) On or before the Effective Date, all applicable approvals of
governmental regulatory authorities of the United States of America or
of any state or political subdivision thereof, and of all other
persons and entities, required to consummate the Reorganization shall
have been obtained.
(f) All applicable governmental pre-merger filing and waiting period
requirements of governmental authorities of the United States of
America or of any state or political subdivision thereof shall have
been satisfied.
(g) RYKA shall have received an opinion from its investment bankers (which
such opinion shall not have been withdrawn) to the effect that the
Reorganization is fair to RYKA's shareholders from a financial point
of view.
(h) No action, suit or other proceeding shall have been instituted
(excluding any such action, suit or proceeding initiated by or on
behalf of RYKA or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates), no judgment
or order shall have been issued, and no new law, rule or regulation
shall have been enacted, on or before the Closing Date, which seeks to
or does prohibit or restrain, or which seeks damages as a result of
the consummation of the Reorganization or any of the other
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(i) There shall not have been any material adverse change or material
casualty loss affecting any of the Companies between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, and there shall not have been any
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material adverse change in the financial performance of any of the
Companies between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date.
10. Conditions to Obligations of KPR, Apex and Management
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All obligations of KPR, Apex and Management under this Agreement are
subject to the fulfillment and satisfaction, prior to or at the time at
which the Effective Date is scheduled to occur, of each of the following
conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by KPR, Apex and
Management.
(a) At the Effective Date, the representations and warranties set forth in
Section 7 will be true and correct in all material respects at and as
of such time, and at the Effective Date, RYKA shall have delivered to
each of the KPR Companies a certificate to such effect signed by the
chairman and president of RYKA.
(b) Each of the obligations of RYKA to be performed by it on or before the
Effective Date pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall have been
duly performed in all material respects at the Effective Date, and at
the Effective Date RYKA shall have delivered to each of the KPR
Companies a certificate to such effect signed by the President and the
Chief Financial Officer of RYKA.
(c) All action required to be taken by, or on the part of, each KPR
Company to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by each Company and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby shall have been duly and validly taken by the
Boards of Directors and shareholders of each Company.
(d) The RYKA Board of Directors shall have, authorized the creation of a
stock option pool ("Pool") to purchase 500,000 shares of post-merger
Common Stock, which Pool shall be for the benefit of KPR employees,
consultants or other individuals which KPR does business with, as such
employees, consultants or other people are designated by the KPR Board
of Directors. The terms of the Pool, including the price at which such
options are exercisable, shall be adopted by the Ryka Board of
Directors as designated by KPR's Board of Directors."
11. Termination
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Any party who has not theretofore breached any provision of this Agreement
(including such party's obligations to use its best efforts to satisfy
conditions for the Closing) may
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terminate this Agreement by notice to the other parties if all conditions
to the Closing shall not have been satisfied by the close of business on
March 31, 1998. Such termination shall not limit any other right or
remedies which the terminating party may have against any other party.
12. Indemnification
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(a) The KPR Companies and Rubin hereby jointly and severally agree to
indemnify RYKA and hold it harmless against and in respect of the
following:
(i) any and all loss, liability or damage suffered or incurred by
RYKA in excess of a total of $350,000.00 by reason of any untrue
representation, breach of warranty or non-fulfillment of any
covenant by any of the KPR Companies or by Rubin, or by reason of
any incorrect information which is provided by any of the KPR
Companies or by Rubin for inclusion in the Proxy Statement; and
(ii) any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
assessments,judgments, costs, and expenses, including, without
limitation, legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the
foregoing or incurred in investigating or attempting to avoid the
same or to oppose the imposition thereof, or in enforcing this
indemnity.
(b) The indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall survive the
Closing only for claims made by an indemnified party against the
indemnifying party within twelve months after the Closing Date.
(c) Each indemnified party shall give to the indemnifying party notice and
the reasonable opportunity to defend actions by third parties which
give rise to indemnity claims hereunder. If the indemnifying party
does not promptly defend any such action, the indemnified party may
defend such action through its own counsel at the expense of the
indemnifying party.
13. Miscellaneous
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(a) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided,
however, that, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, none of
the parties hereto may make any assignment of this
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Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of
the other parties hereto. Nothing herein expressed or implied is
intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person,
firm or corporation, other than the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by
reason of this Agreement.
(b) This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted, construed and
governed by and in accordance with the internal substantive laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania disregarding principles of conflict
of laws and the like. The federal courts in the City of Philadelphia
and the state courts in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery
County, Pennsylvania shall have exclusive jurisdiction on all matters
relating to this Agreement and the Reorganization. Trial by jury is
expressly waived.
(c) Each section, subsection and lesser section of this Agreement
constitutes a separate and distinct undertaking, covenant and/or
provision hereof. In the event that any provision of this Agreement
shall finally be determined to be unlawful, such provision shall be
deemed severed from this Agreement, but every other provision of this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(d) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any notice, consent, or
other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when received,
and shall be addressed as follows:
(i) If to KPR, Apex, Management or Rubin, to them at their address
set forth above, with a copy to:
David S. Mandel, Esquire
ASTOR WEISS KAPLAN & ROSENBLUM
The Bellevue, 6th Floor
Broad and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(ii) If to RYKA, to it at its address set forth above, with a copy to:
Arthur Miller, Esquire
BLANK ROME COMISKY & McCAULEY
One Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6998
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or at such other address or addresses as the party addressed may from
time to time designate in writing. Any communication dispatched by
telegram or telex shall be confirmed by letter.
(e) The representations and warranties contained in Sections 6 and 7 of
this Agreement shall survive closing for a period of two (2) years.
(f) This Agreement, together with the Exhibits and Schedules hereto,
states the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and may not be modified except in writing
executed by all of the parties hereto. Each of the parties hereto may
agree to any amendment or supplement to this agreement, or a waiver of
any provision of this Agreement, either before or after the approval
of such party's stockholders (as provided in this agreement0 and
without seeking further stockholder approval, so long as such
amendment, supplement or waiver does not have a material adverse
effect on any of the Company's shareholders.
14. Legal Fees. All legal and other costs and expenses incurred in connection
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herewith and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the
party incurring such expenses.
15. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are intended solely for
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convenience of reference and shall be given no effect in the construction
or interpretation of this Agreement.
16. Counterpart. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
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17. Representations and Warranties Contained in Section 6 above.
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Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 6 above, it is the intent of
the parties that the representations and warranties made on behalf of KPR,
shall be made by KPR and Rubin only, that the representations and
warranties made on behalf of Management, shall be made by Management and
Rubin only, and that the representations and warranties made on behalf of
Apex shall be made by Apex and Rubin only, and nothing contained therein
shall be deemed to imply that any of the KPR Companies is making a
representation or warranty on behalf of any other KPR Company other than
itself.
18. Public Announcements. The parties hereto shall consult with each other
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before issuing any press release with respect to the transaction and no
party shall issue any such press release prior to such consultation.
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19. Confidentiality. Each of the parties hereto represents and warrants to the
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other that they shall keep confidential all information obtained by them
or by their professional advisors from the date of the execution of this
Agreement through the Effective Date, except to the extent that such
information is required by law to be disclosed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their signatures to be
affixed to this Agreement as of the date first above written.
RYKA INC.
BY:/s/ MICHAEL RUBIN
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its Chief Executive Officer
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KPR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BY:/s/ MICHAEL RUBIN
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its President
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APEX SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BY:/s/ MICHAEL RUBIN
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its President
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MR MANAGEMENT, INC.
BY:/s/ MICHAEL RUBIN
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its President
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S/ MICHAEL RUBIN
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MICHAEL RUBIN
KPR ACQUISITIONS, INC.
BY: /s/ MICHAEL RUBIN
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its President
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APPENDIX "C"
TO PROXY STATEMENT
OPINION OF HOWARD, LAWSON & CO.
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[LETTERHEAD OF HOWARD, LAWSON & CO. APPEARS HERE]
August 15, 1997
Special Committee and Board of Directors
Ryka Inc.
555 South Henderson Road, Suite B
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Gentlemen:
We have been engaged by Ryka Inc. ("Ryka") and the Special Committee of
the Board of Directors of Ryka Inc. (the "Special Committee") to render our
opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view to Ryka shareholders
other than MR Acquisitions, LLC ("MR Acquisitions") and Michael G. Rubin ("Mr.
Rubin"), of the consideration to be paid in a proposed transaction through which
Ryka would acquire KPR Sports International, Inc. ("KPR"), Apex Sports
International, Inc. ("Apex") and MR Management, Inc. ("MR Management") (KPR,
Apex and MR Management collectively, the "KPR Companies") pursuant to a proposed
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Reorganization").
The Situation
Mr. Rubin owns 100% of the KPR Companies and, through MR Acquisitions,
21% of the outstanding shares of Ryka, plus warrants to increase his ownership
of Ryka to a 32% interest as of August 1997. The headquarters of Ryka were moved
into the same facilities as the headquarters of the KPR Companies in July 1995
after MR Acquisitions purchased its interest in Ryka. Since then the KPR
Companies have provided various administrative and financial management services
to Ryka for a fee.
After an effort by management of Ryka and the KPR Companies to negotiate
an outsourcing arrangement in which Ryka would outsource a number of its
operational functions to the KPR Companies, the management of the KPR Companies
made an offer on July 3, 1996 for the combination of Ryka and the KPR Companies
to be effected by the Reorganization. On November 19, 1996, Ryka announced that
the Reorganization was being postponed until mid-1997 as a result of technical
issues regarding the accounting treatment of the Reorganization and further
evaluation of the Reorganization.
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Special Committee
Board of Directors
Ryka Inc.
August 15, 1997
page 2
The Reorganization
Ryka will effect a 1 for 20 reverse stock split (issue one share for each
twenty shares outstanding) so that the 66,367,000 shares outstanding after the
exercise of warrants held for 7,232,000 shares by MR Acquisition would be
reduced to an aggregate of 3,318,350 shares post-split. Ryka will then form a
new wholly-owned subsidiary into which it will transfer all or substantially all
of the operating assets of Ryka. Then Ryka, which will essentially be a holding
company, will issue 8,169,086 shares of its unregistered common stock to Mr.
Rubin as consideration in the merger of a separate new wholly-owned subsidiary
of Ryka with KPR Sports International, Inc. and that entity will change its name
to KPR. Ryka will also acquire 100% of the stock of Apex Sports International,
Inc. and MR Management, Inc. as part of the consideration received for issuance
of the aggregate of 8,169,086 post-split shares of unregistered Ryka common
stock to Mr. Rubin. Because MR Acquisitions, owns 1,069,086 post-split shares of
Ryka and is wholly-owned in aggregate by KPR Sports International, Inc. and MR
Management, Inc., Ryka will issue the same number of post-split shares as part
of the aggregate of 8,169,086 post-split shares of unregistered Ryka common
stock. The Reorganization is intended to be tax-free for all the parties
involved in the transactions.
Materials Reviewed and Activities Conducted
In arriving at our opinion, we reviewed and analyzed materials we deemed
relevant regarding Ryka, the KPR Companies, and the Reorganization, including
the following.
1. The Ryka Proxy Statement (draft dated August 15, 1997) regarding the
Reorganization;
2. The Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (dated
September 26, 1996) regarding the business combination;
3. The First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization (draft dated August 15, 1997);
4. The Ryka Form 10-Ks for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1991
through December 31, 1996, Ryka Form 10-Q for the three months ended
March 31, 1996 and a draft of the Ryka Form 10-Q for the six months
ended June 30, 1997;
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Special Committee
Board of Directors
Ryka Inc.
August 15, 1997
page 3
Materials Reviewed and Activities Conducted (continued)
5. Forecasted financial statements for Ryka and the KPR Companies,
individually, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1997;
6. Operating statement forecasts for the combined companies prepared by KPR
management for the fiscal years ending December 31, 1997 through
December 31, 2000;
7. The audited financial statements of KPR Sports International, Inc. and
Affiliates for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 through December
31, 1995 and the unaudited financial statements for KPR Sports
International, Inc. and Affiliates for the fiscal years ended December
31, 1992 and December 31, 1996 and for the six months ended June 30,
1997;
8. Publicly available financial and market price information regarding
certain companies which we deemed relevant and for acquisitions in the
footwear industry;
9. Such other studies, analyses, inquiries and investigations as we deemed
appropriate for purposes of this opinion.
We also held meetings with certain members of the management of Ryka and
the KPR Companies to discuss the events leading to the Reorganization, market
positions, scope of operations, historical and projected financial statements of
Ryka and the KPR Companies.
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Special Committee
Board of Directors
Ryka Inc.
August 15, 1997
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Limiting Conditions
In rendering our opinion, we have relied on the completeness and accuracy
of the information provided to us by the management of Ryka and the KPR
Companies including the information listed earlier. We did not independently
verify the financial, legal, tax, operating and other information provided to us
by Ryka or the KPR Companies or publicly available and relied on the
completeness and accuracy of such information in all respects. We did not make
independent appraisals or evaluations of the assets of Ryka, except for the
value of certain identifiable tangible assets and warrants, and relied upon the
representations of management of Ryka concerning information with respect to
Ryka and its financial statements. We assumed that the information relating to
the prospects of either Ryka or the KPR Companies furnished by such companies
reflects the best then currently available estimates and judgments of Ryka or
the KPR Companies, as the case may be. We relied on the companies to advise us
promptly if any information previously provided became inaccurate or was
required to be updated. With respect to the potential synergies reflected in the
financial forecasts provided by the KPR Companies for the combined companies, we
assumed that such materials were reasonably prepared and reflect the best then
currently available estimates and judgments of the KPR Companies. We did not
contact any prospective acquirer of Ryka or the KPR Companies or any of its
assets. Our analysis is necessarily based upon economic, market and other
conditions and the information made available to us as of the date of our
opinion. Our analysis does not incorporate the effects of future financings.
Opinion
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that the
consideration to be paid in the Reorganization is fair from a financial point of
view to the shareholders of Ryka other than MR Acquisitions and Mr. Rubin.
/s/ Howard, Lawson & Co.
HOWARD, LAWSON & CO.
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