As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on <Strikeout>April 9</Strikeout> June 2 , 1999
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. <Strikeout>1</Strikeout> 2 TO
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
SUNRISE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 77-0148208
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
3400 West Warren Avenue
Fremont, California 94538
(510) 623-9001
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
The Prentice Hall Corporation
1013 Centre Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19805
(302) 998-0595
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
with copies to:
Beth M. Gottlieb, Esq.
Eric M. Fogel, Esq.
Holleb & Coff
55 East Monroe, Suite 4100
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being
offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check
the following box. [ ]
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offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Proposed
Proposed maximum Amount of
Title of each maximum aggregate registration
class of secuirties Amount to be offering price offering fee
to be registered registered per unit (1) price (1) (2)</R)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock
$13.00 $160,538,222 $38,910.27
<Strikeout>
8,229,290 $10.50
$86,407,545
$24,021,30
</Strikeout>
12,349,094
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(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of determining the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c)
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The above calculation is based on the average of the reported bid
and asked prices of the common stock on the Nasdaq National Market System on <Strikeout> April 8, 1999
</Strikeout>. May 28, 1999 .
(2) Registration fees totaling $24,021.30 were paid by the registrant at the time of filing the
Registration Statement and Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY
ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, <Strikeout>AS AMENDED,</Strikeout> OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE
AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED <Strikeout>APRIL 9</Strikeout>
JUNE 2 , 1999
PROSPECTUS
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<Strikeout>8,229,290</Strikeout> 12,349,094 Shares
SUNRISE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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We develop, manufacture and market laser systems for applications in
ophthalmology. Substantially all of our business activities, including
engineering and development, manufacturing, assembly and testing take place
at our facility in Fremont, California. All of the shares of common stock
offered in this Prospectus are being offered by the selling securityholders
in transactions on the Nasdaq National Market System or in privately
negotiated transactions. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
sales.
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under
the symbol "SNRS." On <Strikeout>April 8</Strikeout> May 28 , 1999,
the closing price reported on the Nasdaq National Market System was
<Strikeout>$10.50</Strikeout> $13.00 per share.
THIS INVESTMENT IN THE COMMON STOCK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK.
YOU SHOULD PURCHASE SHARES ONLY IF YOU CAN AFFORD A COMPLETE LOSS. SEE
"RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 4.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state
securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities.
They have not determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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The date of this Prospectus is <Strikeout>[April June ___, 1999
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed.
These securities will not be sold until the registration statement filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus
is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer
to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not
permitted.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
<Strikeout>1999]
table of contents</Strikeout>
PROSPECTUS
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<Strikeout>WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION 3</Strikeout>
ABOUT SUNRISE 3
<Strikeout>INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION WE FILE WITH THE SEC 4
ABOUT SUNRISE 5RISK FACTORS 6</Strikeout>
RISK FACTORS 4
** 1 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 10
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USE OF PROCEEDS <Strikeout>13
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS <Strikeout>13
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION <Strikeout>16
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EXPERTS <Strikeout>16
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LEGAL MATTERS 16
INDEMNIFICATION 16
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION 17
INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION WE FILE WITH THE SEC 17
<Strikeout>incorporated documents are considered part of the Prospectus;
Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 1, 1999;
Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 10, 1999; and
Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 20, 1999.
Reports filed under Sections 13(a) and (c) of the Exchange Act;
Any reports filed under Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
Attn: Ms. Sylvia Ward
Acting Controller
3400 West Warren Avenue
Fremont, California 94538
Tel: (510) 623-9001
http://www.sunrise-tech.com</Strikeout>
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ABOUT SUNRISE
At Sunrise Technologies International, Inc., we develop, manufacture
and market laser systems for applications in ophthalmology. Substantially
all of our business activities, including engineering and development,
manufacturing, assembly and testing, take place at our facility in Fremont,
California.
Since mid-1992, we have focused a significant portion of our efforts
on engineering and development of our holmium laser corneal shaping
process. This process, known as laser thermal keratoplasty or LTK ,
treats refractive errors of the eye, such as farsightedness and age-related
loss of near focusing ability. The <Strikeout>laser thermal
keratoplasty</Strikeout> LTK system is based upon patented
technology acquired in our acquisitions of in-process technology from Laser
Biotech, Inc. and Emmetropix Corporation in 1992. <Strikeout>The laser
thermal keratoplasty</Strikeout> Our LTK system is currently
undergoing premarket clinical studies in the United States as required by
the Food and Drug Administration. Prior to this time, we were primarily a
developer and manufacturer of dental laser systems.
Our working capital is seriously depleted due to our substantial
losses in the past seven years. Sales of our existing ophthalmic products
at current levels will not be sufficient to sustain the continued
development and regulatory licensing of the laser thermal keratoplasty
system. We have been able to raise additional working capital for all
aspects of our business through the private placement of our common stock
and convertible notes with warrants.
We raised approximately $3,700,000 in the form of promissory notes
with warrants in 1997, approximately $9,300,000, net of offering costs, in
the form of promissory notes with warrants in January 1998, approximately
$11,800,000, net of offering costs, from the sale of common stock in
December 1998 and $10,000,000, net of offering costs, in the form of
promissory notes with warrants in January 1999.
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. was incorporated in 1987
under the laws of the State of California and was reincorporated in 1993
under the laws of the State of Delaware. Our principal executive offices
are located at 3400 West Warren Avenue, Fremont, California 94538;
telephone (510) 623-9001.
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RISK FACTORS
This offering involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully
consider the risks described below and the other information contained in
this Prospectus before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock.
WE HAVE SUSTAINED LOSSES IN THE PAST AND WE EXPECT TO REPORT LOSSES IN THE
FUTURE
We have incurred substantial losses that have depleted our working
capital and reduced our stockholders' equity. In addition, we expect that
our business will continue to be a significant consumer of cash. Unless and
until the <Strikeout>Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA")</Strikeout>
FDA approves the domestic sale of <Strikeout>the</Strikeout> our
LTK system for performing laser thermal keratoplasty<Strikeout>(the
"LTK System")</Strikeout>, our revenues will not be sufficient to cover our
operating costs. We filed the premarket approval application
<Strikeout>(the "PMA")</Strikeout> for low hyperopia with the FDA on
December 14, 1998. On January 28, 1999, the FDA determined that the
<Strikeout>PMA</Strikeout> premarket approval application is
suitable for filing. The premarket approval application is scheduled for
review at the July 22-23 meeting of the FDA. We do not expect FDA
approval of our premarket approval application , however, until the
second half of 1999, at the earliest.
We funded our negative cash flows during 1996, 1997 and 1998 by the
sale of additional equity and convertible debt with warrants. At December
31, 1997, our cash and cash equivalents were approximately $1,958,000. At
December 31, 1998, after consummation of the offering of promissory notes
with warrants in January 1998 <Strikeout>(the "1998 Notes
Placement")</Strikeout>(approximate net proceeds of $9,300,000) and the
sale of common stock in December 1998 <Strikeout>(the "1998 Equity
Offering")</Strikeout>(approximate net proceeds of $11,800,000), our cash
and cash equivalents were approximately $9,889,000. Notwithstanding the
proceeds of the offering of promissory notes with warrants in January
1999<Strikeout>(the "1999 Notes Placement")</Strikeout>, we may be required
to raise additional working capital during 1999 to fund our activities for
late 1999 and beyond. There can be no assurance that additional funds can
be raised on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any additional equity or
debt offerings will dilute the holdings of our stockholders.
We expect to report operating losses during 1999. The losses will
come primarily from the expenses of the FDA approval process and underlying
clinical studies related to the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system . We will not have any domestic revenues from this product
line unless and until we obtain the FDA approval. Our international
revenues will not be sufficient to cover the cost of the approval process
or our general operating expenses.
NO ASSURANCE FUTURE CAPITAL WILL BE AVAILABLE TO US; ADDITIONAL CAPITAL
WILL DILUTE THE HOLDINGS OF OUR STOCKHOLDERS
Our stockholders have no preemptive rights. If we:
1. commence a subsequent public or private offering of common
stock, convertible debt, or preferred stock; or
2. issue <Strikeout>preferred stock or shares of common stock upon
exercise of warrants</Strikeout> securities to consultants or other
parties providing goods or services to us in lieu of or in addition to cash
consideration,
our stockholders, who <Strikeout>do</Strikeout> may not participate
in any future stock issuance, will experience dilution of their equity
investment. At this time, we cannot determine the potential dilution to our
stockholders.
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We cannot assure that additional financing will be available, or if
available, that it will be available on terms favorable to our
stockholders. If funds are not available to satisfy our short-term and
long-term operating requirements, we may limit or suspend our operations in
the entirety or, under certain circumstances, seek protection from
creditors. Our recent debt and equity offerings contained terms adverse to
our then existing stockholders , with stock sales prices below the then
market price of the common stock, convertible debt issued with interest
rates above the prime rate of interest and warrants granted to investors
without any substantial cash consideration to the Company . We believe
that future <Strikeout>financing</Strikeout> financings undertaken
prior to the commencement of sales of the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system in the United States may contain terms that could result in
similar or more substantial dilution than that incurred by our stockholders
from the <Strikeout>1998 Notes Placement, the 1998 Equity Offering or the
1999 Notes Placement.</Strikeout> sales of equity and convertible debt
with warrants we undertook during 1996, 1997, 1998 and earlier this
year.
<STRIKEOUT>WE MAY NOT CONTINUE TO RECEIVE </STRIKEOUT> WE COULD
EXPERIENCE SUBSTANTIAL DELAY IN RECEIVING OR MAY NOT RECEIVE THE
NECESSARY APPROVAL FROM THE <STRIKEOUT>FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
</STRIKEOUT> FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION OF OUR PRE-MARKET APPROVAL
APPLICATION FOR OUR LASER THERMAL KEROTOPLASTY SYSTEM
The FDA and similar health authorities in foreign countries
extensively regulate our activities. The FDA regulates the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic
Act, as a Class III medical device. Class III medical devices must have a
<Strikeout>PMA</Strikeout> premarket approval application ("PMA")
approved by the FDA before commercial sales in the United States commence.
The PMA process (and underlying clinical studies) is lengthy, the outcome
is difficult to predict and the process requires substantial commitments of
our financial resources and our management's time and effort. Delays in
obtaining or failure to obtain required regulatory approvals or clearances
in the United States and other countries would postpone or prevent the
marketing of the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system and other
devices. Consequently, delays would impair our ability to generate funds
from operations, which in turn would have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition to analyzing the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system itself, the FDA may also evaluate our public
disclosures <Strikeout>made by us</Strikeout> regarding the LTK
<Strikeout>System,</Strikeout> system as part of the review and
approval process. In this regard, we received in early September 1998 a
letter from the FDA stating that recent press releases contained certain
prohibited representations. The FDA did not require us to respond to the
letter. We no longer, however, include the items described in the FDA
letter in our public disclosures. We submitted our PMA on December 14, 1998
to the FDA, and we received notification from the FDA in a letter dated
January 28, 1999 that our application has been accepted for filing. The
PMA is scheduled for review at the July 22-23 meeting of the FDA.
We cannot be certain that we will be able to timely obtain, if at
all, the required approval of our PMA in the United States for our intended
uses of the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system , or for any
other devices which we may seek approvals or clearances. The FDA will
subject us to pervasive and continuing regulation for any products that we
manufacture or distribute.
A new FDA regulation requires disclosure of the financial interests
of clinical investigators. This new regulation applies to all new PMAs
submitted on or after February 2, 1999. The purpose of this new regulation
is to assist the FDA in determining if, and to what extent, the clinical
studies supporting a marketing application may have been subject to
investigator bias. Some of our current 11 clinical investigators of the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system have financial interests in us
that meet the threshold for disclosure under this new FDA regulation. It is
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not possible to predict, however, what impact, if any, the disclosure of
these interests would have on the FDA's review of the PMA we submitted for
the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system .
We received a CE (European Community) Mark of approval on our LTK
device that allows us to sell the device in these countries. In addition to
the CE Mark, however, some foreign countries may require separate
individual foreign regulatory clearances. Although we have sold our
products in approximately 15 countries, sales of the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system require rigorous regulatory
approvals before we can sell them in the United States and certain other
countries. We cannot assure that we will be able to obtain regulatory
clearances for our products in the United States or other foreign markets.
We depend on the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system and market
acceptance of that system is unclear
We intend to continue to concentrate our efforts primarily on the
development of the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system and will
be dependent upon the successful development of that system to generate
revenues. We have not yet commercially introduced the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system in the United States. There can
be no assurance that if approved by the FDA, the ophthalmic community or
the general population will accept the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system as an alternative to existing methods of treating refractive
vision disorders. Many ophthalmologists may have already invested
significant time and resources in developing expertise in other corrective
ophthalmic techniques. Acceptance of the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system may be affected adversely by
. its costs,
. concerns related to its safety and efficacy,
. the general resistance to use of laser products on the eye,
. the effectiveness of alternative methods of correcting
refractive vision disorders,
. the lack of long-term follow-up data, or
. the possibility of unknown side effects.
Promotional efforts by suppliers of products or procedures which are
alternatives to the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system ,
including eyeglasses, contact lenses and laser and non-laser surgical
procedures, may also adversely affect the marketplace for the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system . Any failure to achieve broad
market acceptance of the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system
will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
LONG-TERM SAFETY AND EFFICACY DATA ABOUT OUR PRODUCT IS NOT YET AVAILABLE
We have developed limited clinical data on the safety and efficacy of
the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system in correcting hyperopia
(farsightedness) and related long-term data. The FDA has not yet determined
whether the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system will prove to
be safe or effective for the predictable and reliable treatment of
hyperopia or other common vision problems. Potential complications and side
effects reported in studies to date from the use of the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system include
. mild foreign body sensation,
. temporary increased light sensitivity,
. modest fluctuations in refractive capabilities during healing,
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. unintended over or under-corrections,
. regression of effect, and
. induced astigmatism.
We cannot assure that long-term safety and efficacy data when
collected will be consistent with the clinical trial results previously
obtained or will demonstrate that the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system can be used safely and successfully to treat hyperopia in a
broad segment of the population on a long-term basis. Should this occur,
the FDA may require the Company to conduct further testing of the LTK
system, thereby delaying the Company's efforts to generate revenue, or
limit the scope of the FDA approval, thereby limiting the market for the
LTK system. In addition, should the LTK system result in adverse
consequences to patients, we would be exposed to potential product
liability and other damage claims. Adequate product liability insurance may
not continue to be available, either at existing or increased levels of
coverage, on commercially reasonable terms. Even if a claim is covered by
insurance, the cost of defending a product liability, malpractice,
negligence or other action and the assessment of damages in excess of
insurance coverage, could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
OUR PRODUCT EMPLOYS PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY AND THIS TECHNOLOGY MAY INFRINGE
ON THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES
We hold United States process and apparatus patents for the use of
holmium lasers in non-destructive cornea shaping. Other parties, however,
hold process and apparatus patents relating to shaping the cornea with
holmium lasers. Generally, an apparatus patent contains claims to a new and
useful machine or device. A process patent generally contains claims to a
new and useful process, art, or method, which may include a new use of a
known process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, or material. We
believe that we are not infringing on any patents held by others. However,
if patents held by others were adjudged valid and interpreted broadly in an
adversarial proceeding, they could be deemed to cover one or more aspects
of our holmium laser corneal shaping systems, use of the LTK
<Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system , or other procedures. Any
claims for patent infringement could be time-consuming, result in costly
litigation, divert technical and management personnel, or require us to
develop non-infringing technology or <Strikeout>to</Strikeout> enter into
royalty or licensing agreements. We cannot be certain that we will not be
subject to one or more claims for patent infringement, that we would
prevail in any such action, or that our patents will afford protection
against competitors with similar technology.
If a court determines that the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout>
system infringes, directly or indirectly, a patent in a particular
market, the court may enjoin us from making, using and selling such system.
Furthermore, we may be required to pay damages or obtain a royalty-bearing
license, if available, on acceptable terms. Alternatively, if a license is
not offered or available, we may be required to redesign those aspects of
the LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system held to infringe,
directly or indirectly, to avoid such infringement. Any redesign could
delay reintroduction of our products into certain markets, or may be so
significant as to be impractical. If redesign efforts were impractical, we
could be prevented from manufacturing and selling the infringing products,
which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. A component of the LTK delivery
system is possibly covered by a patent owned by the University of Miami or
licensed to another party. We believe that we will be able to conclude a
satisfactory arrangement with the University of Miami. If, however, we are
unable to reach an agreement with the University successfully, we may have
no rights to components of the delivery system presently configured in the
LTK system. If we are forced to redesign the LTK system, such redesign
efforts could be time consuming, expensive and prolong FDA review. Any
loss of availability of an essential system component could result in a
material adverse change to our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
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A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OUR SHARES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SALE AND THEIR SALE
COULD DEPRESS THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR STOCK
Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock (including shares
issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants and shares issued
upon conversion of convertible notes) in the public market could depress
the market price of our common stock. As of April 21, 1999, we had
42,415,838 shares outstanding and 11,397,529 shares reserved for issuance
upon exercise of options and warrants or conversion of convertible
notes.
LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF KEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS COULD RESULT IN DELAYS,
INCREASED COSTS, OR COSTLY REDESIGN OF OUR PRODUCT
Although some of the parts and components used by us in producing our
products are available from multiple sources, we currently purchase most of
our components from a single source in an effort to obtain volume
discounts. Lack of availability of any of these parts and components could
result in production delays, increased costs, or costly redesign of our
products. We continually evaluate ways to minimize any impact to our
business from any potential part or component shortage through inventory
stockpiling and design changes to afford opportunities for multiple sources
of supply for these essential components. <Strikeout>In addition, a
component of the LTK delivery system is possibly covered by a patent owned
by the University of Miami or licensed to another party. We believe that we
will be able to conclude a satisfactory arrangement with the University of
Miami. If, however,</Strikeout> If we are unable to reach an
agreement with the University successfully, we may <Strikeout>have no
rights to components of the delivery system presently configured in the LTK
System. If we are</Strikeout> be forced to redesign the LTK
<Strikeout>System, such</Strikeout> system. Such redesign efforts
could be time consuming, expensive and prolong FDA review. Any loss of
availability of an essential system component could result in a material
adverse change to our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
THE SUCCESS OF COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON OUR
BUSINESS
The vision correction industry is intensely competitive. The
significant competitive factors in the industry include
. price,
. convenience,
. success relative to vision correction,
. acceptance of new technologies,
. patient satisfaction, and
. government approval.
Patients with hyperopia (farsightedness) can achieve vision
correction with eyeglasses, contact lenses and possibly with other
technologies and surgical techniques currently under development, such as
. corneal implants,
. human lens replacement,
. intra-ocular implantable contact lenses, and
. surgery using different types of lasers.
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The success of any competing alternative to the LTK <Strikeout>System
</Strikeout> system for treating hyperopia could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations. Most of our competitors have substantially greater financial
capabilities for product development and marketing than we do. These
financial capabilities enable our competitors to market their products or
procedures to the consumer and to the ophthalmic community in a more
effective manner.
The excimer laser is the dominant laser used for the treatment of
refractive disorders. In the United States, VISX, Inc.
<Strikeout>("VISX")</Strikeout> and Summit Technologies, Inc.
<Strikeout>("Summit")</Strikeout> are the leading manufacturers of excimer
refractive surgical systems. We believe the LTK <Strikeout>System
</Strikeout> system offers several distinct advantages over the use
of excimer lasers for treating hyperopia, including ease of use and
decreased invasiveness. Both VISX and Summit, however, have significantly
greater financial resources than we do and have received FDA approval for
their respective excimer laser products for treating myopia
(nearsightedness) and astigmatism. In addition, certain of our competitors,
including Summit, have developed LTK devices for the treatment of
hyperopia. Furthermore, one of our competitors, VISX, has received FDA
approval to treat hyperopia in the United States with its excimer laser.
Neither the Summit excimer laser products nor the Summit LTK devices
are currently approved for treating hyperopia in the United States.
Furthermore, Summit discontinued its clinical trials for treating hyperopia
with its holmium laser system in 1996. Any alternative treatment offered by
VISX or Summit, however, will have a competitive advantage. They are
promoting their excimer laser products for correcting myopia
(nearsightedness) using lasers and have established a base of customers
that are currently using their products.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON OUR MANAGEMENT AND KEY PERSONNEL TO SUCCEED
Our principal executive officers and key personnel have
extensive experience <Strikeout>in ophthalmic research, development and
sales</Strikeout> with our LTK system, the research and development
efforts needed to bring the LTK system to market and the development of a
marketing and sales program to be utilized in connection with the sales
program to be implemented when the necessary FDA approval is received .
The loss of the services of any of our executive officers or other key
personnel, or our failure to attract and retain other skilled and
experienced personnel on acceptable terms, could have a material adverse
effect on our <Strikeout>business, results of operations and
</Strikeout> ability to continue the FDA trials related to the LTK system
and subsequent sales and marketing efforts. This could have an adverse
impact on our business and related financial condition.
LOSS OF DENTAL REVENUES SEVERELY REDUCED OUR REVENUES
Before the sale of our dental assets in June 1997, the sale of our
dental laser and air abrasive products constituted the majority of our
revenues. These sales represented 98% and 69% of our revenues in 1996 and
1997, respectively. By selling the dental assets, we lost a significant
source of continued revenue, although the dental assets made a negative
contribution to our financial results.
<Strikeout>Our charter documents and Delaware law may inhibit a
takeover</Strikeout> The market price of our stock has historically been
volatile
<Strikeout>The provisions of
our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended;
our Bylaws, as amended; and
the Delaware General Corporation Law
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may have the effect of delaying, discouraging, inhibiting, preventing
or rendering more difficult an attempt to obtain control of us by means of
a tender offer, business combination, proxy contest or otherwise. These
provisions include charter authorization of "blank check" preferred stock,
classification of the Board of Directors, a restriction on the ability of
the stockholders to take actions by written consent, and a Delaware law
provision imposing restrictions on business combinations with certain
interested parties.
In addition, we adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan. Under this Plan,
each issued and outstanding share of our common stock has associated with
it one right (the "Right") to purchase a share of our common stock from us
at a price of $20, subject to adjustment. These Rights will be exercisable
if a person or group either:
1. acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the common stock;
or
2. commences a tender or exchange offer upon consummation of which
such person or group would beneficially own 15% or more of the common
stock.
We will be entitled to redeem the Rights at $.001 per Right at any
time until ten days following a public announcement that a 15% position has
been acquired.
The future price of our stock cannot be predicted
Quarterly fluctuations in our operating results, announcements by us
or our competitors</Strikeout> The volatility of our common stock
imposes a greater risk of capital losses on stockholders as compared to
less volatile stocks. In addition, such volatility makes it difficult to
ascribe a stable valuation to a stockholder's holdings of our common stock.
Factors such as announcements of technological innovations or new
<Strikeout>product introductions, and other factors may affect</Strikeout>
products by our competitors, changes in domestic or foreign governmental
regulations or regulatory approval processes, developments or disputes
relating to patent or proprietary rights and public concern as to the
safety and efficacy of the procedures for which the LTK system is used,
have and may continue to have a significant impact on the market price
of our common stock. <Strikeout>If revenue or earnings in any quarter fail
to meet expectations of the investment community, there could be an
immediate impact on our stock price. In addition, the stock market has from
time to time experienced</Strikeout> Moreover, the possibility exists
that the stock market (and in particular the securities of technology
companies such as ours) could experience extreme price and volume
fluctuations<Strikeout>, particularly among stocks of high technology
companies, which on occasion have been unrelated to the</Strikeout>
unrelated to operating performance <Strikeout>of particular
companies. Factors not directly related to our performance, such as
negative industry reports or disappointing earnings announcements by
publicly traded competitors, may have an adverse impact on the market price
of our common stock</Strikeout>.
THE FAILURE OF KEY SUPPLIERS AND OUR PRODUCTS TO BE YEAR 2000 COMPLIANT
COULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS
We are aware of the issues associated with computer systems
programming code as the millennium (year 2000) approaches. The "Year 2000"
problem is pervasive and complex because virtually every computer operation
will be affected in the same way by the rollover of the two-digit year
value to "00." The issue is whether computer systems will properly
recognize date-sensitive information when the year changes to 2000. Systems
that do not properly recognize such information could generate erroneous
data or cause a system to fail.
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We are utilizing both internal and external resources to identify,
correct or reprogram, and test our systems for Year 2000 compliance. As of
<Strikeout>December</Strikeout> March 31, <Strikeout>1998
</Strikeout> 1999 , the estimated costs of these reprogramming
efforts have been approximately $250,000. We expect that the remaining
costs to complete these reprogramming efforts will be less than $100,000.
We anticipate that we will complete all of our reprogramming efforts by
<Strikeout>July</Strikeout> August 31, 1999, allowing adequate time
for testing. This process includes obtaining confirmations from our primary
vendors that they have developed (or are developing) plans to address
processing of transactions in the year 2000. We expect to obtain these
confirmations in writing prior to <Strikeout>June 30</Strikeout> July
31 , 1999. There can be no assurance, however, that the systems of other
companies, on which our systems rely, will also be converted in a timely
manner. Moreover, we cannot be certain that any such failure to convert by
another company would not have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial conditions or results of operations.
We believe that we do not have a Year 2000 problem with the products
we have sold in the past. We have not performed, however, an extensive
review of these systems, and we are unlikely to be able to complete a
review before January 1, 2000. In addition, we are designing a new product
to replace our existing LTK <Strikeout>System</Strikeout> system
that will properly recognize date-sensitive information for the year 2000
and beyond. Although we plan to perform extensive testing of our new
product, we cannot be certain that the new system will function properly
until we deploy it in the field and subject it to extensive use. Any
malfunction of a deployed system could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition or results of operations.
We are not expecting to have a material accounts receivable exposure
or significant amount of revenues with any one customer after December 31,
1999. Therefore, we are not pursuing verification of customer Year 2000
compliance at this time. Any failure to pay in a timely manner, or place
orders for our products, by a significant number of individual customers or
by a customer with a material accounts receivable balance, due to Year 2000
compliance issues would have material adverse effects on our business,
financial condition or results of operations.
We are currently developing a contingency plan to evaluate business
disruption scenarios, coordinate the establishment of Year 2000 contingency
plans and identify and implement the strategies. We expect to complete this
detailed contingency plan by <Strikeout>June 30</Strikeout> July 31 ,
1999.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
** 2 Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. makes statements
in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference that are
considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities
Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains the safe harbor
provisions that cover these forward-looking statements. We are including
this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions.
We base these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and
projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties
and assumptions including, among other things:
. continued losses and cash flow deficits;
. ** 3 the continued availability of financing in the
amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future
business;
. ** 4 inability to receive appropriate regulatory
approval from the Food and Drug Administration;
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. uncertain market acceptance of our products;
. safety, efficacy and patent concerns regarding our products
and technology;
. competition;
. reliance on key personnel; and
. ** 5 unforeseen operational difficulties and financial
losses due to year 2000 computer problems.
** 6 Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan,"
"believe," "estimate" and variations of such words and similar expressions
are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking
events discussed or incorporated by reference in this document may not
occur.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of
common stock by the selling securityholders.
SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
The shares of common stock offered herein <Strikeout>(the "Offered
Shares") were</Strikeout> represent shares:
. acquired by the individuals and entities listed below
<Strikeout>(the "Selling Securityholders")</Strikeout> through private
placements of <Strikeout>both our equity and convertible subordinated notes
with accompanying warrants in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and by the issuance of
warrants to certain of our </Strikeout> common stock in December 1998;
. that had been or may be acquired upon conversion of promissory
notes or exercise of warrants issued by us in private placements in March
1997, January 1998 and January 1999; and
. that may be acquired upon exercise of warrants issued to
certain of our executive officers, consultants and non-employee
directors.
Absent registration under the Securities Act, the <Strikeout>Offered
Shares</Strikeout> shares of common stock offered herein are subject
to certain limitations on resale. The Registration Statement of which this
Prospectus forms a part has been filed in satisfaction of certain
registration rights <Strikeout>granted by us to the Selling Security-
holders.</Strikeout> we granted to the individuals and entities listed
below.
<Strikeout>Certain of the Selling Securityholders</Strikeout>
Certain of the individuals and entities listed below , Pennsylvania
Merchant Group <Strikeout>("PMG")</Strikeout> and M.J. Meehan & Co., are,
or are affiliated with, members of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. <Strikeout>PMG</Strikeout> Pennsylvania Merchant Group
has engaged from time to time, and in the future <Strikeout>PMG</Strikeout>
Pennsylvania Merchant Group and/or M.J. Meehan & Co. and/or their
respective affiliates may engage, in market-making activities with respect
to the common stock. PMG, M.J. Meehan & Co. and their respective
affiliates have engaged from time to time, and in the future may engage, in
purchase and sale transactions involving the common stock, including
transactions with other NASD member firms. The <Strikeout>Selling
Securityholders, including PMG</Strikeout> individuals and entities
listed below, including Pennsylvania Merchant Group and M.J. Meehan &
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Co., and any participating broker or dealer may be deemed to be
"underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act. Any commissions,
discounts or concessions and any gain realized by a person deemed to be an
underwriter may be deemed to be underwriting compensation to such person.
From time to time since 1994, <Strikeout>PMG</Strikeout> Pennsylvania
Merchant Group has provided financial advisor and investment banking
services to us pursuant to engagement and other agreements<Strikeout>(the
"PMG Agreements"). Under the PMG Agreements</Strikeout> . Under such
agreements , we have agreed to indemnify <Strikeout>PMG</Strikeout>
Pennsylvania Merchant Group and certain of its affiliates and
employees from and against certain losses and liabilities.
The following table assumes that each of the <Strikeout>Selling
Securityholders</Strikeout> individuals and entities listed below
will sell all of the <Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> common stock
offered herein set forth opposite such <Strikeout>Selling
Securityholder's</Strikeout> individual or entity's name. However,
one or more of the <Strikeout>Selling Securityholders</Strikeout>
individuals or entities listed below may sell only a portion or may
sell none of the <Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> shares set
forth opposite such <Strikeout>Selling Securityholder's</Strikeout>
individual or entity's name.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Shares
Common Shares Number of Beneficially
Beneficially Owned Prior Shares Owned After the
to the Offering (1) Held of Offering (1)
------------------------- Record to be -------------------------
Number of Percent Sold in the Number of Percent
Shares of Class Offering Shares of Class
---------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
William M. Aden 57,143 * 57,143 -- *
Drs. Alan B. Aker and Ann G.
Kasten-Aker 1,774,807 4.2% <Strikeout>
714,285 1,060,522 2.5%
</Strikeout>
1,289,050 485,757 1.1%
Amanda Alton 1,000 * 1,000 -- *
Andrew Alton 1,000 * 1,000 -- *
Bob Alton 1,000 * 1,000 -- *
Carley Alton 2,000 * 2,000 -- *
David Alton 1,000 * 1,000 -- *
Jill Alton 1,000 * 1,000 -- *
Aragon Ventures LLC 2,373,934 5.6% 2,305,200 68,734 *
Jay Alpha Arney, Alpha Group
Corporation 215,000 0.5% 215,000 -- *
Hank Asher
<Strikeout> 386,420 336,420
</Strikeout>
50,000 * 50,000 -- *
Charles H. Bechert IRA 60,000 * 60,000 -- *
Charles H. Bechert II, M.D. 30,000 * 30,000 -- *
Sandra C. Belmont 7,500 * 7,500 -- *
Harold P. Bernstein 50,000 * 50,000 -- *
<Strikeout>
David C. Brown, M.D. 3,168,580 7.5% 742,857 2,425,723 5.8%
</Strikeout>
David A. Brewer 28,738 * 28,738 -- *
David C. Brown, M.D. 2,342,341 5.5% 942,857 1,399,484 3.3%
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Common Shares
Common Shares Number of Beneficially
Beneficially Owned Prior Shares Owned After the
to the Offering (1) Held of Offering (1)
------------------------- Record to be -------------------------
Number of Percent Sold in the Number of Percent
Shares of Class Offering Shares of Class
---------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Jeannie G. Cecka 268,477 * 50,000 218,477 *
Lawton and Rhea Chiles 171,429 * 171,429 -- *
Edward F. Coghlan 125,000 * 125,000 -- *
Coutts (Jersey) Limited 250,000 <Strikeout>
0.6%</Strikeout>
* 250,000 -- *
Allan R. Crevi and
James F. Sullivan, JTWROS 14,285 * 14,285 -- *
Arthur S. DeMoss Foundation 100,000 * 100,000 -- *
Alexander M. Eaton 14,500 * 14,500 -- *
Amir L. Ecker
<Strikeout> 80,000 50,000
</Strikeout>
150,000 * 150,000 -- *
EDJ Limited 30,000 * 30,000 -- *
Paul H. Ernest 77,353 * 5,000 72,353 *
Jan Feldman 4,285 * 4,285 -- *
Gary J. and Susan O. Ferrentino 20,000 * 20,000 -- *
Eric M. and Deborah K. Fogel,
JTWROS 20,000 * 20,000 -- *
Gregory A. and Carol G.
Frankenfield, JTWROS 7,000 * 4,000 3,000 *
Jerre M. Freeman, M.D. 28,571 * 28,571 -- *
J. L. Gayton, M.D.
<Strikeout> 195,854 128,570
</Strikeout>
57,142 * 57,142 -- *
J.L. Gayton, M.D. PC,
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan 14,285 * 14,285 -- *
J.L. Gayton IRA 71,428 * 71,428 -- *
James P. Gills, M.D. 285,714 * 285,714 -- *
<Strikeout> 0.7%
</Strikeout>
<PAGE>
Common Shares
Common Shares Number of Beneficially
Beneficially Owned Prior Shares Owned After the
to the Offering (1) Held of Offering (1)
------------------------- Record to be -------------------------
Number of Percent Sold in the Number of Percent
Shares of Class Offering Shares of Class
---------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Frank Goes, M.D. 28,571 * 28,571 -- *
George H. Griffin
<Strikeout> 638,314 1.5 285,714 352,600 1.0%
</Strikeout>
924,314 2.2% 575,714 348,600 *
Robert A. Haddad 158,712 * 50,000 108,712 *
The Haddad Family Trust 57,477 * 57,477 -- *
Hanabusa Investments, Inc. 28,738 * 28,738 -- *
David I. Herbst 6,000 * 6,000 -- *
Don S. and Mary R. Hershman, JTWROS 3,000 * 3,000 -- *
William Wells Hutchins 25,000 * 25,000 -- *
Mitchell A. Jackson, M.D. 25,714 * 25,714 -- *
Maurice John 14,285 * 14,285 -- *
Gerald Jones 1,000 * 1,000
<Strikeout> -- *
Harvey Kahn 8,100 * 8,100
</Strikeout> --*
Dave Kenly 15,000 * 15,000 -- *
Erin Kenly 1,000 * 1,000 -- *
Steve Kenly 4,000 * 4,000 -- *
Joseph D. Koenig
<Strikeout> 113,033 63,033
</Strikeout>
165,404 * 50,000 115,404 *
Thomas Kohnen 5,000 * 5,000 -- *
Manus C. Kraff
<Strikeout> 71,429 1% 336,420 0.8%
</Strikeout>
407,849 * 287,384 120,105 *
Stephen J. Landes 3,000 * 3,000 -- *
Susan Smith Lorigan Trustee UTD
7/21/97 FBO Susan Smith Lorigan
1997 Revocable Trust 7,766 * 7,766 -- *
Mary Losty 27,000 * 27,000 -- *
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Common Shares
Common Shares Number of Beneficially
Beneficially Owned Prior Shares Owned After the
to the Offering (1) Held of Offering (1)
------------------------- Record to be -------------------------
Number of Percent Sold in the Number of Percent
Shares of Class Offering Shares of Class
---------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Paul M. Malin 258,373 * 30,000 228,373 *
Robert Gale Martin 200,000 * 200,000 -- *
Robert Maynor 14,285 * 14,285 -- *
<Strikeout>
Scott McQueen 25,000 * 25,000 --
</Strikeout>
Peter J. McDonnell 5,000 * 5,000 -- *
Scott McQueen 10,000 * 10,000 -- *
M.J. Meehan & Co. LLC 86,215 * 86,215 -- *
Terence S. Meehan 20,000 * 20,000 -- *
Dr. Salomon and Flor Melgen,
Tenancy by the Entirety
<Strikeout> 2.6% 1,003,336 120,557 1.6%
</Strikeout>
1,123,893 2.6% 1,003,336 120,557 *
Jeffrey Meloche 85,714 * 85,714 --
Joe Meloche 85,714 * 85,714 -- *
Hugo Nano 5,000 * 5,000 -- *
Michael M. Nesbitt 20,000 * 20,000 -- *
Daniel J. O'Connor 28,571 * 28,571 -- *
Pacific National Bank Custodian for
benefit of Richard T. VanRyne IRA 79,625 * 57,477 22,168 *
Joel Packer 14,286 * 14,286 -- *
Pennsylvania Merchant Group 227,442
<Strikeout> 0.5%
</Strikeout>
227,442 * 227,442 -- *
Joseph Piccirilli 14,286 * 14,286 -- *
<Strikeout>
Jeff Porter 171,000 * 171,000 -- *
</Strikeout>
Porter Partners, L.P. 141,000 * 141,000 -- *
Emanuel S. Rosen 5,000 * 5,000 -- *
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Common Shares
Common Shares Number of Beneficially
Beneficially Owned Prior Shares Owned After the
to the Offering (1) Held of Offering (1)
------------------------- Record to be -------------------------
Number of Percent Sold in the Number of Percent
Shares of Class Offering Shares of Class
---------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Leonid Roytman 50,000 * 25,000 25,000 *
Donald Sanders, M.D. 668,062 1.6% 285,714 382,348 *
<Strikeout> 0.9%
</Strikeout>
William R. Schlichtemeier, M.D. 14,285 * 14,285 -- *
Joseph W. Shaffer 50,000 * 50,000 -- *
Donald R. Sanders, IRA, CIBC
Oppenheimer Corp. as Trustee 1,105,766 2.6% 945,766 160,000 *
Sol-Rich Capital Group LLC 28,571 * 28,571 -- *
Regina Stancel 205,215 * 86,215 119,000 *
Douglas L. Steele, MD TTEE
a Prof. Corp. Profit Sharing Plan UAP 14,285 * 14,285 -- *
Byron A. and Caroline B. Stratas 124,285 * 124,285 -- *
C. Russell Trenary, III
<Strikeout> 816,098 2.0% 68,571 747,527 2.0%
</Strikeout>
1,015,902 2.4% 268,571 747,331 1.7%
Richard T. VanRyne 486,375 1.1% 452,000 34,375 *
Rogelio Villareal 5,000 * 5,000 -- *
M. Jay Walkingshaw 14,300 * 14,300 -- *
Daniel W. Welch and Marcia McBride Welch 60,000 * 60,000 -- *
Joyce P. Wexler 3,000 * 3,000 -- *
Dennis L. Williams, M.D. 92,857 * 92,857 -- *
Bill Wimberly 2,000 * 2,000 -- *
Carolyn Wittenbraker 7,857 * 7,857 -- *
Allan Wulfstat 3,000 * 3,000 -- *
Irwin L. Zalcberg 20,000 * 20,000 -- *
Irwin L. Zalcberg Profit Sharing Plan
Dtd. 8/15/84 Irwin Zalcberg TTEE 14,286 * 14,286 -- *
<FN>
________________
* Less than one percent.
(1) Determined as of <Strikeout>March 22,1999.</Strikeout> April 21, 1999.
</TABLE>
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Effective as of April 22, 1999, the payment-in-kind dues we issued in
1997 were converted into approximately 1,250,000 shares of our common
stock, which shares are included in this registration.
Included in the shares being registered are the following outstanding
warrants:
Number of
Warrants Exercise Price Expiration Date
--------- -------------- ---------------
304,286 $1.000 02/26/02
614,071 $1.000 03/07/02
337,857 $1.000 03/20/02
7,500 $1.000 11/25/02
35,000 $3.690 11/25/02
1,640,000 $3.000 01/15/03
150,000 $4.375 10/31/03
148,950 $0.010 01/01/04
75,000 $4.690 01/01/04
402,000 $5.310 01/01/04
430,000 $5.940 01/01/04
50,000 $5.940 01/22/04
150,000 $4.313 01/22/04
Total 4,344,664
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Some or all of the <Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> common
stock offered herein may be offered for sale and sold from time to time
by the <Strikeout>Selling Securityholders</Strikeout> individuals and
entities listed above in the over-the-counter market (or any national
securities exchange or interdealer quotation system on which the common
stock may then be listed), or in privately negotiated transactions (which
may include block transactions) or otherwise. In addition, the
<Strikeout>Selling Securityholders</Strikeout> individuals and entities
listed above may engage in short sales and other transactions in the
common stock or derivatives thereof, and may pledge, sell, deliver or
otherwise transfer the <Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> common
stock offered herein in connection therewith. This Prospectus may be
used by the <Strikeout>Selling Securityholders</Strikeout> individuals
and entities listed above or by any broker-dealer who may participate
in sales of the <Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> common stock
offered herein . Participating broker-dealers may act as agents or
principals or both and may receive commissions, discounts or concessions in
connection with sales or other transfers of <Strikeout>Offered
Shares</Strikeout> the common stock offered herein . We have not
entered into any agreements or arrangements relating to the sale of the
<Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> common stock offered herein .
We have agreed to pay the expenses of registering the
<Strikeout>Offered Shares</Strikeout> common stock offered herein on
behalf of the <Strikeout>Selling Securityholders</Strikeout> individuals
and entities listed above , other than broker-dealer commissions,
discounts or concessions and any legal fees incurred by the <Strikeout>
Selling Securityholders</Strikeout> individuals and entities listed
above in connection with sales of the <Strikeout>Offered Shares.
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. (the "Company") and the Selling
Securityholders</Strikeout> common stock offered herein. The Company and
the individuals and entities listed above have agreed to indemnify each
other against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the
Securities Act.
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EXPERTS
The consolidated <Strikeout>financial statements of the Company at
December 31, 1996 have been incorporated by reference herein and in the
Registration Statement in reliance upon the report of</Strikeout>
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows of the
Company appearing in the Company's Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1996, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, <Strikeout>incorporated by reference herein, and
</Strikeout> as set forth in their report thereon (which contains an
explanatory paragraph describing conditions that raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern) included
therein and incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows are incorporated herein
by reference in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of
<Strikeout>said</Strikeout> such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and
the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1998,
incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement, have been
incorporated herein in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters with respect to the validity of the Offered
Shares will be passed upon for the Company by Holleb & Coff, Chicago,
Illinois. Eric M. Fogel, a partner with the law firm of Holleb & Coff, is
presently the Secretary of the Company and certain of such firm's partners
own shares of common stock, some of which are the Selling Securityholders.
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 102(b)(7) of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware grants corporations the right to limit or eliminate the personal
liability of their directors in certain circumstances in accordance with
provisions therein set forth. The Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company contains a provision eliminating director liability to the Company
and its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a
director. The provision does not, however, eliminate or limit the personal
liability of a director:
. for any breach of such director's duty of loyalty to the
Company or its stockholders;
. for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
. under the Delaware statutory provision making directors
personally liable, for improper payment of dividends or improper stock
purchases or redemptions; or
. for any transaction from which the director derived an improper
personal benefit.
This provision offers persons who serve on the Company's Board of
Directors protection against awards of monetary damages resulting from
breaches of their duty of care (except as indicated above). As a result of
this provision, the ability of the Company or a stockholder thereof to
successfully prosecute an action against a director for a breach of his
duty of care is limited. However, the provision does not affect the
availability of equitable remedies such as an injunction or rescission
based upon a director's breach of his duty of care. The SEC has taken the
position that the provision will have no effect on claims arising under
federal securities laws.
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Section 145 of the Delaware law grants corporations the right to
indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents in accordance
with the provisions therein set forth. The Company's By-laws provide that
the Company shall, subject to limited exceptions, indemnify its directors
and executive officers to the fullest extent not prohibited by the Delaware
Law. The Company's By-laws provide further that the Company shall have the
power to indemnify its other officers, employees and other agents as set
forth in the Delaware law. Such indemnification rights include
reimbursement for expenses incurred by such director, executive officer,
other officer, employee or agent in advance of the final disposition of
such proceeding in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
Delaware law.
The Company has entered into agreements with certain of its directors
and officers pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify such
directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under applicable
law. In addition, the Company has purchased insurance containing customary
terms and conditions as permitted by law on behalf of its directors and
officers, which may cover liabilities under the Securities Act. Insofar as
indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company
pursuant to these provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised
that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
<Strikeout>8,229,290 Shares</Strikeout>
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
** 7 We file reports, proxy statements and other information
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our SEC filings are also
available over the Internet at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
You may also read and copy any document we file at the SEC's public
reference rooms in Washington, D.C., New York, New York and Chicago,
Illinois. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information on
the public reference rooms.
INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION WE FILE WITH THE SEC
** 8 The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" the
information we file with them, which means:
. incorporated documents are considered part of the
Prospectus;
. ** 9 we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to those documents; and
. ** 10 information that we file with the SEC will
automatically update and supersede the Prospectus.
** 11 We are incorporating by reference the documents listed
below which were filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act:
. ** 12 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998, including the portions of our proxy statement, dated
April 9, 1999, incorporated by reference in such report;
. Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31,
1998
. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 1, 1999;
. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 10, 1999;
. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 20, 1999;
. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 6, 1999;
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. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 5, 1999;
. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 1999; and
. Definitive proxy statement filed under Section 14 of the
Exchange Act in connection with the stockholders' meeting held on April 30,
1999.
** 13 We also incorporate by reference each of the following
documents that we will file with the SEC after the date of the Prospectus
but before the end of the offering:
. Reports filed under Sections 13(a) and (c) of the Exchange
Act;
. ** 14 Definitive proxy or information statements filed
under Section 14 of the Exchange Act in connection with any subsequent
stockholders' meeting; and
. Any reports filed under Section 15(d) of the Exchange
Act.
** 15 You may request a copy of these filings, at no cost, by
contacting us at the following address or phone number:
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
Attn: Ms. Sylvia Ward
Acting Controller
3400 West Warren Avenue
Fremont, California 94538
Tel: (510) 623-9001
http://www.sunrise-tech.com
** 16 You should rely only on the information incorporated by
reference or provided in this Prospectus or any supplement. We have not
authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. The
selling securityholders will not make an offer of these shares in any state
where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the
information in this Prospectus or any supplement is accurate as of any date
other than the date on the front of these documents.
** 17 This Prospectus is part of a Registration Statement we
filed with the SEC (Registration No. 333-72829).
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12,349,094 Shares
SUNRISE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Common Stock
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PROSPECTUS
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<Strikeout>April</Strikeout>
June ______, 1999
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<PAGE>
PART II
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than
underwriting discounts and commissions, payable by the Company and the
Selling Securityholders in connection with the sale of the common stock
being registered. All amounts are estimates except the registration fee.
Amount to be
Paid
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SEC Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
<Strikeout>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,021.30
</Strikeout>
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,910.27
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,000.00
Legal Fees and Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
<Strikeout>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75,000.00
</Strikeout>
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80,000.00
Accounting Fees and Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,000.00
Blue Sky Fees and Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,000.00
Transfer Agent and Registrar Fees. . . . . . . . . . . 5,000.00
Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
<Strikeout>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978.70
</Strikeout>
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,089.73
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Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
<Strikeout>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000.00
</Strikeout>
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180,000.00
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ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 102(b)(7) of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware (the "Delaware Law") grants corporations the right to limit or
eliminate the personal liability of their directors in certain
circumstances in accordance with provisions therein set forth. The
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company contains a provision
eliminating director liability to the Company and its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director. The provision
does not, however, eliminate or limit the personal liability of a director:
(i) for any breach of such director's duty of loyalty to the Company or its
stockholders; (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (iii) under the
Delaware statutory provision making directors personally liable, for
improper payment of dividends or improper stock purchases or redemptions;
or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper
personal benefit. This provision offers persons who serve on the Company's
Board of Directors protection against awards of monetary damages resulting
from breaches of their duty of care (except as indicated above). As a
result of this provision, the ability of the Company or a stockholder
thereof to successfully prosecute an action against a director for a breach
of his duty of care is limited. However, the provision does not affect the
availability of equitable remedies such as an injunction or rescission
based upon a director's breach of his duty of care. The SEC has taken the
position that the provision will have no effect on claims arising under
federal securities laws.
<PAGE>
Section 145 of the Delaware Law grants corporations the right to
indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents in accordance
with the provisions therein set forth. The Company's By-laws provide that
the corporation shall, subject to limited exceptions, indemnify its
directors and executive officers to the fullest extent not prohibited by
the Delaware Law. The Company's By-laws provide further that the Company
shall have the power to indemnify its other officers, employees and other
agents as set forth in the Delaware Law. Such indemnification rights
include reimbursement for expenses incurred by such director, executive
officer, other officer, employee or agent in advance of the final
disposition of such proceeding in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the Delaware Law.
The Company has entered into agreements with certain of its directors
and officers pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify such
directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under applicable
law. In addition, the Company has purchased insurance containing customary
terms and conditions as permitted by law on behalf of its directors and
officers, which may cover liabilities under the Securities Act. Insofar as
indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company
pursuant to these provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised
that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 26, 1997, by and
between the Company and Lares Research, a California corporation (2)
4 Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders
4.1 Form of 5% Convertible Notes due 1999 (3)
4.2 Form of Security Agreement relating to 5% Convertible Notes due
1999 (3)
4.3 Form of Registration Rights Agreement (3)
4.4 Form of Warrant issued to Pennsylvania Merchant Group (1)
4.5 Form of Rights Agreement, dated as of October 24, 1997, between
the Company and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., as rights agent
(4)
4.6 Form of 12% Subordinated Pay-In-Kind Note due 2001 (5)
4.7 Form of Registration Rights Agreement (5)
4.8 Form of 5% Convertible Subordinated Pay-In-Kind Note due 2001
(6)
4.9 Form of Warrant for the Purchase of common stock (6)
4.10 Form of Registration Rights Agreement (6)
5.1 Opinion of Holleb & Coff as to the legality of the Offered
Shares being registered
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Accountants
23.2 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, former Independent Auditors
24.1 Power of Attorney (Included on the Signature Page)
27 Financial Data Schedule
_____________________
(1) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-17816)
(2) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 1-10428)
(3) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated March 12, 1997 (File No. 0-17816)
(4) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated October 24, 1997 (File No. 0-17816)
(5) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated January 26, 1998 (File No. 0-17816)
(6) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated January 1, 1999 (File No. 1-10428)
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS
PURSUANT TO ITEM 512(A) OF REGULATION S-K
We hereby undertake to include any material information with respect
to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration
Statement or any material change to such information in the Registration
Statement.
PURSUANT TO ITEM 512(H) OF REGULATION S-K
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC,
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any
action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or
controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the
registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been
settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by
the final adjudication of such issue.
<PAGE>
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of
the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this amended
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fremont, state of California, on
<Strikeout>April 9,</Strikeout> June 2, 1999.
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
By: /s/ C. RUSSELL TRENARY, III
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C. Russell Trenary, III
President and Chief Executive Officer
<PAGE>
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature appears below hereby appoints C. Russell
Trenary, III and Eric M. Fogel, and each of them severally, acting alone
and without the other, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact with authority
to execute in the name of each such person, and to file with the SEC,
together with any exhibits thereto and other documents therewith, any and
all amendments (including without limitation post-effective amendments) to
this Registration Statement, and to sign any registration statement for the
same offering covered by this Registration Statement that is to be
effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act,
necessary or advisable to enable the registrant to comply with the
Securities Act and any rules, regulations and requirements of the SEC in
respect thereof, which amendments may make such changes in this
Registration Statement as the aforesaid attorney-in-fact deems appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration
Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
Date:
<Strikeout>April 9</Strikeout>
June 2 , 1999 /s/ C. RUSSELL TRENARY, III
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C. Russell Trenary, III
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
<Strikeout>April 9</Strikeout>
June 2,1999 /s/ TINA T. HERBERT
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Tina T. Herbert, Acting Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:
<Strikeout>April 9</Strikeout>
June 2 , 1999 /s/ JOSEPH D. KOENIG
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Joseph D. Koenig
Chairman of the Board and Director
Date:
<Strikeout>April 9</Strikeout>
June 2 , 1999 /s/ R. DALE BOWERMAN
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R. Dale Bowerman
Director
Date:
<Strikeout>April 9</Strikeout>
June 2 , 1999 /s/ MICHAEL S. MCFARLAND, M.D.
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Michael S. McFarland, M.D.
Director
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 26, 1997, by and
between the Company and Lares Research, a California corporation (2)
4 Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders
4.1 Form of 5% Convertible Notes due 1999 (3)
4.2 Form of Security Agreement relating to 5% Convertible Notes due
1999 (3)
4.3 Form of Registration Rights Agreement (3)
4.4 Form of Warrant issued to Pennsylvania Merchant Group (1)
4.5 Form of Rights Agreement, dated as of October 24, 1997, between
the Company and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., as rights agent
(4)
4.6 Form of 12% Subordinated Pay-In-Kind Note due 2001 (5)
4.7 Form of Registration Rights Agreement (5)
4.8 Form of 5% Convertible Subordinated Pay-In-Kind Note due 2001
(6)
4.9 Form of Warrant for the Purchase of common stock (6)
4.10 Form of Registration Rights Agreement (6)
5.1 Opinion of Holleb & Coff as to the legality of the Offered
Shares being registered
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Accountants
23.2 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, former Independent Auditors
24.1 Power of Attorney (Included on the Signature Page)
27 Financial Data Schedule
_____________________
(1) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-17816)
(2) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 1-10428)
(3) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated March 12, 1997 (File No. 0-17816)
(4) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated October 24, 1997 (File No. 0-17816)
(5) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated January 26, 1998 (File No. 0-17816)
(6) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated January 1, 1999 (File No. 1-10428)
EXHIBIT 5.1
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HOLLEB & COFF
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
55 EAST MONROE STREET
SUITE 4100
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603-5896
(312) 807-4600
TELECOPIER (312) 807-3900
OPINION OF HOLLEB & COFF
<Strikeout>April 9,</Strikeout>
June 2, 1999
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
3400 West Warren Avenue
Fremont, California 94538
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as special counsel for Sunrise Technologies
International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in connection
with the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the "Registration
Statement") being filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, with respect to <Strikeout>8,229,290</Strikeout> 12,349,094
shares (the "Shares") of the Company's common stock, par value $.001 per
share (the "Common Stock"), which may be disposed of from time to time by
the selling securityholders (the "Selling Securityholders") named therein.
In connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement and
this letter, we have examined, considered and relied solely upon the
following documents (collectively, the "Documents"): the Registration
Statement; the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; Bylaws; a
Certificate of Good Standing of the Company issued on <Strikeout>April
8</Strikeout> June 1 , 1999 by the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware; the forms of U.S. Note and Warrant Purchase Agreements and
Offshore Note and Warrant Purchase Agreements between certain of the
Selling Securityholders and the Company (collectively, the "1997 Warrant
Agreement"); the forms of Subscription Books utilized by certain of the
Selling Securityholders in connection with their acquisition of restricted
shares of Common Stock in 1998 (collectively, the "Subscription Book"); the
forms of U.S. Note and Warrant Purchase Agreements between certain of the
Selling Securityholders and the Company (collectively, the "1998 Warrant
Agreement"); the forms of Warrants between certain of the Selling
Securityholders and the Company (collectively, the "1999 Warrant"); certain
minutes of the meetings of the Company's Board of Directors; a certificate
of the Company's president; and such matters of law as we have considered
necessary or appropriate for the expression of the opinions contained
herein.
In rendering the opinions set forth below, we have assumed without
investigation the genuineness of all signatures and the authenticity of all
documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to authentic
original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies, and the
veracity of the Documents. As to questions of fact material to the
opinions hereinafter expressed, we have relied upon the representations and
warranties of the Company made in the Documents. We would call your
attention to the fact that Eric M. Fogel, a partner of this law firm, also
acts as the Secretary of the Company and certain of our firm's partners,
including Mr. Fogel, own shares of the Company's Common Stock.
<PAGE>
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
June 2, 1999
Page 2
Based solely upon and subject to the Documents, and subject to the
qualification set forth below, we are of the opinion that the Shares have
been duly authorized and when the Shares have been duly delivered against
payment therefor, as contemplated in the 1997 Warrant Agreement, the
Subscription Book, the 1998 Warrant Agreement and the 1999 Warrant, the
Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
Although we have acted as counsel to the Company in connection with
certain other matters, our engagement is limited only to matters which have
been specifically referred to us. Consequently, there may exist matters of
a legal nature involving the Company in connection with which we have not
been consulted and have not represented the Company. This opinion letter
is limited to the matters stated herein and no opinions may be implied or
inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein. The opinions
expressed herein are as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to
update or supplement such opinions to reflect any facts or circumstances
that may hereafter come to our attention or any changes in law that may
hereafter occur.
This opinion is solely for the information of the addressee hereof
and the purchasers of the Shares, and is not to be quoted in whole or in
part or otherwise referred to, nor is it to be filed with any governmental
agency or other person without a prior written consent. Other than the
addressee, the purchasers of the Shares and ChaseMellon Shareholder
Services, L.L.C., no one is entitled to rely on this opinion.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement and to the reference to us under the caption "Legal
Matters" in the Prospectus contained in the Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Holleb & Coff
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HOLLEB & COFF
/ks
EXHIBIT 23.1
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CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP,
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement of Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. on Amendment No.
<Strikeout>1</Strikeout> 2 to Form S-3 of our report dated February
19, 1999, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedule of Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. as
of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the years ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, which reports are included in the Annual Report on Form 10-
<Strikeout>K</Strikeout> K/A . We also consent to the reference to
our firm under the caption "Experts."
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, CA
<Strikeout>April 9,</Strikeout>
June 2, 1999
EXHIBIT 23.2
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CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, FORMER INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
Sunrise Technologies International, Inc.
We consent <Strikeout>to the use of our report incorporated herein by
reference and</Strikeout> to the reference to our firm under the
<Strikeout>heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.</Strikeout> caption
"Experts" in the Registration Statement (Form S-3/A No. 333-72829) and
related Prospectus of Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. for the
registration of 12,349,049 shares of its common stock and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 10, 1997, with
respect to the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
and cash flows of Sunrise Technologies International, Inc. included in its
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1996, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Palo Alto, CA
<Strikeout>April 9,</Strikeout>
June 2, 1999
