As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on January 19, 1999
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 03-0311630
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(State or other (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of I.D. Number)
incorporation)
160 Benmont Avenue
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-1503
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(Address, including zip code and telephone number, including area
code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
Jon E. Goodrich
Chief Executive Officer
Mace Security International, Inc.
160 Benmont Avenue
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-1503
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(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Please send copies of all communications to:
Germaine Curtin, Esq.
19 Hollywood Ave.
Albany, New York 12208
(518) 437-9276
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: Upon
effectiveness, subject to exercise of the warrant.
If the only securities being registered pursuant to this Form are being
offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the
following box. [ ]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities
Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend
or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(b)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box [ ]
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Calculation of Registration Fee
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Proposed
Title of Proposed maximum
securities Amount maximum aggregate Amount of
to be to be offering price offering Registration
registered registered<F1> per share<F2> price Fee
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
common stock, 300,000 1.71875 $576,625 $143.34
par value
$0.01 share
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<F1> Pursuant to Rule 416 of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities
Act"), this Registration Statement also covers such additional common
stock, par value $0.01 per share, as may become issuable pursuant to the
anti-dilution provisions of the July 14, 1998 warrant agreement between
the Company and Armor Holdings, Inc.
<F2> Pursuant to paragraph (c) of Rule 457 of the General Rules and
Regulations under the Securities Act, the filing fee has been calculated
by using the average of the high and low sale price of such securities
on the NASDAQ Stock Market on December 7, 1998, which date is within
five business days prior to initial filing.
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FORM S-3 ITEM AND HEADING LOCATION IN PROSPECTUS
I. Forepart of the Registration Statement Front Cover Page
and Outside Front Cover Page of
Prospectus
II. Inside Front and Outside Back Cover Inside Front Cover Page
Pages of Prospectus
III. Summary Information, Risk Factors and Information About Mace
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Security and Risk Factors
IV. Use of Proceeds Use of Proceeds
V. Determination of Offering Price Not applicable
VI. Dilution Not applicable
VII. Selling Security Holders Selling Shareholder
VIII. Plan of Distribution Plan of Distribution
IX. Description of Securities to be Not applicable
Registered
X. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel Legal Matters; Experts
XI. Material Changes Not applicable
XII. Incorporation of Certain Information by Incorporation of Certain
Reference Documents by Reference
XIII. Disclosure of Commission Position on Indemnification
Indemnification for Securities Act
Liabilities
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Reoffer Prospectus
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MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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300,000 Shares
COMMON STOCK
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The shares of Mace Security International, Inc.'s common stock are listed on
The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "MACE". On January 15, 1999 the last
sale prices of the common stock on NASDAQ was $1.875 per share.
The shares of common stock are being sold by Armor Holdings, Inc. Mace
Security International, Inc. will not receive any part of the proceeds from
the sale of the shares. For more information regarding Armor Holdings, Inc.,
please read the sections entitled "The Offering" and "The Selling
Shareholder".
The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus involve investment
risks. You could lose your entire investment. Please refer to the section
entitled "Risk Factors" for a detailed description of the most significant
risks of an investment in the shares of Mace Security International, Inc.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the
accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary
is a criminal offense.
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This prospectus is dated January 19, 1999
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INFORMATION ABOUT MACE SECURITY
Mace Security International, Inc. is a well known producer of defense
sprays for the consumer market and a marketer of consumer safety and security
products. The Mace(R) brand registered trademark is one of the country's most
widely recognized brand labels.
Mace Security is incorporated in Delaware, and its principal executive
offices are located at 160 Benmont Avenue, Bennington, Vermont 05201. The
telephone number is (802) 447-1503.
Products and Lines of Merchandise Sold by Mace Security.
Consumer Products. Mace Security designs, markets and sells its consumer
product line for use in protection of the home and automobile, and for
personal and child protection. These products include a line of defense
sprays, personal alarms, whistles, window and door security alarms. The
defense sprays, Mace Security's most well known products, include tear gas
sprays, pepper sprays and sprays with both tear gas and pepper solution.
Mace Security's consumer market includes mass merchants/department stores,
consumer catalogues and guns/sporting goods, hardware, auto, convenience, and
drug stores. Each market category is reached through dedicated in-house sales
managers, and/or through a nationwide network of manufacturers'
representatives. Market categories are also reached through catalogue,
magazine and trade publication advertising and promotion at industry trade
shows.
Mace Security also sells directly to wholesale distributors and to certain
large department stores. Mail order and specialty accounts are also generally
handled directly by Mace Security.
Mace Anti Crime Bureau. Mace Anti Crime Bureau, a division of Mace Security,
develops and market security products and literature primarily for the
financial community. In 1997, Mace Anti Crime Bureau completed product
development of a "dye-pack" used by financial institutions for robbery
protection. The "dye pack" system developed by Mace Anti Crime Bureau has
features not offered by its competitors and is offered at a lower price than
its competitors' product. It was introduced to trade shows in the fall of
1997 as "MaceCash(TM)". Mace Anti Crime Bureau is also in the process of
developing other safeguard devices for use by financial institutions and
armored cars in the physical transportation of cash and by other customers
for the physical transportation of other valuables, such as jewelry. Other
services provided by Mace Anti Crime Bureau to financial institutions are
state-of-the-art training videos and crisis response materials.
Mace Anti Crime Bureau's market includes financial institutions and related
businesses throughout the world. Sales efforts for MaceCash(TM) in the
domestic market are expected to be conducted through direct marketing and the
use of independent sales representatives and distributors as well as
exhibitions at national trade shows and advertisement in trade publications.
International marketing efforts are expected to be conducted primarily
through independent distributors.
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Franchising. Mace Security is attempting to increase sales and expand its
distribution channels by franchising Mace Security Centers(TM) retail stores.
The Mace Security Centers(TM) will offer Mace(R) brand products and a wider
range of out-sourced products than are marketed by Mace Security, including
some home security systems, child monitors, cellular phones and pagers and
other security devices. Mace Security launched its franchise program for Mace
Security Centers(TM) in mid 1998 and has sold two franchises, one in South
Africa and one in Chile. Franchising is not currently a significant source of
revenue.
Mace Security's Long Term Goal. Mace Security's long term goal is to
maximize shareholder value; that is to increase the market value of its
shares on NASDAQ. The Board of Directors will consider all opportunities to
do so, including, among other things, generating growth in the consumer
market through franchising of Mace Security Centers(TM), product
diversification, potential acquisitions or dispositions of Mace Security, as
a whole, or certain divisions, strategic alliances, stock issuances and/or
restructuring management.
THE OFFERING
Securities Offered 300,000 Shares of common stock,
by Selling Shareholder........... par value $.01 per share
Common Stock Outstanding......... 6,825,000 Shares
NASDAQ Symbol.................... MACE
As a result of an acquisition in 1994, Mace Security became a leading
manufacturer and distributor of tear gas grenades, projectiles and sprays to
the law enforcement market. Mace Security sold that division in July 1998 to
Armor Holdings, Inc. In connection with the sale to Armor Holdings, Mace
Security granted to Armor Holdings a warrant to purchase 300,000 shares of
common stock of Mace Security with a term of three years and an exercise
price equal to $1.25 per share. This prospectus relates to the resale by
Armor Holdings of the common stock underlying such warrant.
This prospectus is being used by Armor Holdings, Inc. to sell, from time to
time, the shares covered by the warrant. The shares may be sold if and when
the warrant is exercised and Armor Holdings elects to resell the shares. The
warrant may be exercised for all 300,000 shares or any part of the
300,000 shares covered by the warrant. Mace Security does not know if or when
Armor Holdings will exercise the warrant. Armor Holdings has the right to
exercise the warrant at any time.
Mace Security will receive $1.25 per share for each share issued to Armor
Holdings upon its exercise of the warrant. Mace Security will not receive any
of the proceeds from the sale of the shares by Armor Holdings. All expenses
of registration incurred in connection with this offering are being paid by
Mace Security, but all selling and other expenses incurred by Armor Holdings
in connection with the sale of the shares will be paid by Armor Holdings.
You should rely only on the information contained in this document or in the
documents incorporated by reference. Mace Security has not authorized anyone
to provide you with information that is different. This prospectus is not an
offer to sell the shares and is not soliciting an offer to buy the shares in
any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume
that the information in this prospectus or any of its supplements is accurate
as of any date other than the date of this prospectus.
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RISK FACTORS
The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus involve investment
risks. You could lose your entire investment.
Before purchasing any shares offered by this prospectus you should consider
the risks of your purchase, which are considerable. Please read this section
carefully. For information concerning Mace Security's current financial
position and other important factors, you should also read all documents
incorporated by reference into this prospectus. These are listed in the
section entitled "Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference."
Financial Performance.
Mace Security has Not had a Profitable Year Since 1993, and Only One
Profitable Quarter.
Other than a nominal profit from both continuing and discontinued operations
for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1998, Mace Security has not
reported a profitable quarter since the quarter ended June 30, 1997. The
Company has not had a profitable fiscal year since 1993.
Mace Security does not Anticipate Paying Dividends in the Forseeable Future
Mace Security does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
If and when any dividends are paid, over 39% of all dividends paid to
stockholders would inure to the members of management, assuming the
percentage of ownership of the common stock remains constant.
Decreased Demand for Security Products, Particularly Sprays.
Sales Decline from Competition and Lower Demand for Personal
Security Products Have Caused Mace Security's Sales to Decline
The consumer market has experienced a significant sales decline for its
products over the last several years, which has had a significant impact on
Mace Security's financial results. Mace Security attributes this decline not
only to strong competition, but also to lower demand in general.
Domestically, Mace Security faces intense competition from a large number of
companies marketing defense sprays to consumers. Mace Security expects
competition to be a continuing factor due to the relatively low technology
and minimal resources necessary to enter the market.
To combat the competition Mace Security continues to offer defense spray
products that management believes distinguish themselves through brand name
recognition, product features and formulations and research and development.
Significant Decreased Demand for Defense Sprays Could Seriously
Jeopardize Mace Security's Financial Well-being
Sales of defense sprays to the consumer market accounted for a significant
percent of Mace Security's total sales from continuing operations in 1997.
Any significant continued decreased demand in the defense spray market,
whether due to negative publicity, government regulation, law enforcement
policies or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on Mace
Security's results of operations. The Company is attempting to address the
sales decline by marketing new security products internally developed
or obtained through acquisition.
Impact of Media Coverage
Lack of Media Coverage of Violent Crime May Negatively Impact Sales
Mace Security believes that sales in the personal security industry are
effected by the public's overall perceptions of safety or danger.
Consequently, Mace Security believes that its sales continue to decline
partially as a result of a continued decline in media coverage of violent
crime.
Negative Media Coverage of Defense Sprays May Negatively Impact Sales
Mace Security believes that negative media coverage of defense sprays,
including stories questioning the safety or effectiveness of defense sprays
(such as, for example, the effect of the target's size, state of rage or
degree of intoxication and tolerance for pain), may have a material adverse
effect on sales.
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Product Liability Claims Against Mace Security or Others.
Mace Security is the Subject of Several Claims of Injury and Death Allegedly
Resulting from its Defense Sprays.
To the extent Mace Security is held liable for any claim for injury or
death resulting from its sprays, damages in excess of insurance coverage may
have a significant adverse effect on the company's financial condition. To
date, Mace Security has not been held liable for any permanent physical
injury caused by Mace Security's defense sprays. Mace Security does not
anticipate that any of these claims will result in the payment of damages in
excess of Mace Security's insurance coverage.
Product Liability, Wrongful Death or Other Serious Claims Brought Against
Members of the Defense Spray Industry or Law Enforcement Agencies May Cause
Negative Public Perception and May Negatively Impact Sales of Mace Security's
Defense Spray Products.
Incidents of the type described below, or others, could result in additional
product liability or other claims, or to claims that past or future
advertising, packaging or other practices should have been modified or should
be modified in the future. Moreover, these types of claims could result in
additional, stricter regulation of defense sprays. If any of the foregoing
occurs, they could have a serious negative effect on Mace Security's
financial condition:
-The Federal Justice Department is studying the role that pepper defense
sprays, other than those sold by Mace Security, may have had in the deaths of
prisoners and suspects in custody who were sprayed by law enforcement
personnel.
-The effectiveness of defense spray products is affected by the target's
size, state of rage, degree of intoxication and tolerance for pain.
-There have been recent reports of incidents in which, among other
things, defense sprays (a) have been mischievously or improperly used, in
some cases by minors, or (b) have not been instantly effective.
Mace Security maintains product liability insurance which covers the Company
and its dealers against certain product liability claims. However, there is
no assurance that Mace Security's insurance coverage will be adequate in the
event of a valid claim, or that publicity surrounding such claims might not
adversely affect Mace Security.
Failure to Comply with Strict State Regulations May Have a Material Adverse
Effect on Mace Security.
The distribution, sale, ownership, and use of consumer defense sprays is
legal in 50 states and the District of Columbia. However, in most state sales
to minors are prohibited and in several states (NY,MA,WI,MI,NE) sales of
defense sprays are highly regulated. In the event that Mace Security sells in
any of these states without complying with the regulations, Mace Security is
subject to penalties, including monetary fines and perhaps a prohibition on
future sales in such state. Moreover, in the event that a distributor incurs
penalties for violation of state laws it will likely request the Company to
indemnify it for the penalties or discontinue the sale of the Company's
products, which may result in a decline in Company sales.
Mace Security is currently the subject of a claim that it sold sprays through
a television sales program to Massachusetts residents in violation of
Massachusetts regulations. The Company expects to settle this claim for an
amount that will not have a material adverse effect on the company.
New York allows for the sale of oleoresin capsicum (OC) only, also known as
pepper sprays, and only in licensedpharmacies and licensed gun stores.
Massachusetts requires both users and sellers to be licensed. Wisconsin
allows the sale of OC pepper sprays only and they must be sold from behind a
counter or under glass. Michigan does not permit sales of chloroacetephenane
(CN) sprays, a type of tear gas spray. Nevada permits sales of one type of
tear gas spray only, known as orthocholorobenzalmalononitrite (CS).
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Issues Regarding Protection of the Mace(R) Trademark
Potential Loss of Proprietary Status of the Mace(R) Trademark
An essential part of Mace Security's business strategy has been to capitalize
on, promote heavily, and enhance the public's awareness and confidence in the
Mace(R) brand trademark. Unfortunately, the frequent continued use of the
Mace(R) trademark by the public as a general description for defense sprays
may cause the trademark to lose its proprietary status and become generic. If
the trademark becomes generic, anyone would be allowed to use the Mace name.
The use by others of the Mace (R) trademark could cause Mace Security to lose
the competitive advantage of selling under a recognized brand name and could
have a significant financial impact on the Company.
Mace Security relies on the trademark laws to protect its proprietary rights
to the Mace(R) trademark and monitors and takes action to protect its
interest in the Mace(R) trademark. Mace Security notifies all persons that
Mace Security knows are using the Mace(R) trademark improperly or without
authority of Mace Security's willingness to take legal action for continued
unauthorized use. In addition, Mace Security hopes that the license to Armor
Holdings to use the Mace(R) trademark on products sold to the Law Enforcement
market will continue the high profile and market recognition, and enhance the
value, of the Mace(R) brand name.
All of Mace Security's distributors are authorized to use the Mace(R) brand
trademark for advertising. Mace Security is not aware of any competitors
repeatedly misusing the Mace(R) trademark
Mace Security May Not be Successful in Enforcing its Trademark Rights in
International Markets, which May Cause the Mace(R) Trademark to Lose Value.
Mace Security has registered its Mace(R) trademark in certain
international markets, however, protection of such marks outside the United
States may raise legal and practical difficulties. If Mace Security is unable
to enforce its trademark rights in international markets, the Mace(R)
trademark may lose value.
Factors that may Inhibit a Change of Control and other Stock Ownership Issues
There Are Three Individuals that Control a Majority of the Outstanding Shares
It only requires the vote of the shares controlled by three individuals to
determine the election of Board members, to enter into transactions with
their affiliates and related parties and to approve or prevent any proposed
merger, sale of assets or other business combination. Jon E. Goodrich, Mace
Security's President and CEO owns approximately 33% of Mace Security's
outstanding stock. Separately, Mace Security is aware that two other
individuals, David Nagelburg and Ronald Heller each own approximately 9.9% of
Mace Security's outstanding stock. Consequently, while such persons are not
acting as a group, they have a great deal of influence over the affairs of
Mace Security.
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The Issuance of Blank Check Preferred Stock by the Board of Directors Without
Shareholder Approval May Inhibit a Change in Control.
Mace Security's Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws provide for "blank
check" preferred stock, with certain restrictions. The ability of the Company
to issue or undertake to issue shares of such preferred stock, without
further shareholder approval, may inhibit a change in control of the Company.
For example, if Mace Security issues rights to acquire its common stock, or
securities convertible into common stock to its current shareholders as a
stock dividend, the number of shares outstanding would increase and the cost
to a potential acquirer to purchase a majority or more of the common stock
would increase significantly. Such additional cost may deter a potential
acquirer from offering a premium price of shares of common stock.
The issue is exaggerated if Mace Security were to sell convertible preferred
stock to an investor aligned with current management at a price equal to the
market price of the common stock. Let us assume that the preferred stock is
convertible into two shares of common stock for every one share of preferred
stock, without any additional cost to the holder of the preferred stock. If a
potential acquirer attempted to make a tender offer for a majority of the
Company's outstanding shares, the investor holding the preferred stock could
exercise the right to convert the preferred stock into twice as many shares
of common stock, making it much more expensive for the potential acquirer to
purchase a majority of the outstanding shares. This could effectively prevent
a change in control.
However, the by-laws presently prohibit the conversion of preferred stock
into common stock at less than 80% of the fair market value of the common
stock on the date of issuance, among other things. This would prevent a
holder of the preferred stock from being able to convert the preferred into
common at a price to the investor of less than 80% of the value of the common
stock, making it much more expensive for the preferred stock holder to
inhibit the potential investor from purchasing a majority of the common
stock.
Delaware General Corporate Law May Inhibit Change in Control
Mace Security is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law which prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a
"business combination" with a person who is an "interested stockholder" for a
period of three (3) years, unless approved in a prescribed manner. This could
impair the ability of any shareholder that currently owns as little as 5% of
the outstanding stock from acquiring control of the Company for three years.
Potential Negative Impact of the Issuance of Additional Shares
The Board's Ability to Issue Additional Shares May Have a Dilutive Effect on
the Value or the Voting Power of the Shares of Common Stock Purchased in this
Offering.
The shares of common stock that are authorized but unissued, as well as up to
2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, may be issued from time to time upon
authorization of the Board of Directors, without further approval by the
shareholders unless required by applicable law or the rules of NASDAQ. The
issuance of such shares of common stock by Mace Security would, and the
issuance of the preferred stock may, result in significant dilution of the
voting power of the shares of common stock purchased in this offering.
Mace Security currently has 6,825,000 shares of common stock currently
outstanding, which may be increased to up to 7,125,000 by the shares offered
by this prospectus.
Assuming all 300,000 shares offered hereby are sold, there would be
10,875,000 shares of common stock available for future issuance. If all
10,875,000 shares are sold, the number of outstanding shares would increase
by 150%.
Moreover, there are currently outstanding options or warrants to purchase
690,000 shares. These can be exercised at any time. The exercise of these
options and warrants would increase the number of currently outstanding
shares by approximately 10%.
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Shares Eligible for Future Sale May Negatively Impact the Market Price.
Sales of substantial amounts of the common stock in the public market, or the
availability of substantial amounts of the common stock for such sale, could
adversely affect the prevailing market price of the shares.
Possible Volatility of Stock Price
The equity markets have, on occasion, experienced significant price and
volume fluctuations which have affected the market price for many companies'
securities and which have been unrelated to the operating performance of
these companies. Furthermore, the results of operations of Mace Security in
recent years has also negatively impacted the market price for Mace
Security's securities. Mace Security's common stock was initially offered to
the public at $5.50 per share in November 1993. It has traded for as little
as $.8125 per share. The closing sales price for the common stock on January
15, 1999 was $1.875. Any further fluctuations could have a material adverse
affect on the market price of the common stock.
Listing on NASDAQ Provides no Assurance that an Active and Liquid Trading
Market for the Common Stock will be Maintained.
Mace Security's shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock market. However, simply
because a stock is listed on NASDAQ does not ensure that investors will be
willing to buy or sell shares of Mace Security's stock. As of January 18,
1999 the average daily volume is only 13,318 and there have been some days
that no shares were traded on NASDAQ.
Year 2000 Computer Problems May Create Costs and Problems Adversely
Affecting Mace Security's Profitability
Many of Mace Security's distributors and suppliers, including Mace Security's
suppliers that provide parts and out-sourced products for distribution by
Mace Security, may be impacted by Year 2000 complications. Many of the
Companies distributors and suppliers are small, closely held domestic
companies that may not have the resources to become Year 2000 compliant. Many
of Mace Security's suppliers are overseas and their governments have not
required the types of evaluations that are required by the Commission. The
failure of Mace Security's distributors and suppliers to ensure that their
computer systems are Year 2000 compliant may impair the Company's ability to
obtain materials and products timely or at competitive prices. Such
difficulties may have a material adverse impact on Mace Security's business,
results of operations, and financial condition.
Mace Security recognizes the need to ensure that its operations will not be
adversely impacted by Year 2000 software failures and it has completed an
assessment of its own operations in this regard. Mace Security has recently
installed a new computer system and software that is Year 2000 compliant and
is targeted to convert to such system on January 1, 1999. The costs
associated with its new system was immaterial.
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The Commission allows Mace Security to "incorporate by reference" the
information it files with them, which means that Mace Security can disclose
important information to you by referring to those documents. The information
incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, and
information that Mace Security files later with the Securities Exchange
Commission will automatically update and supercede this information. Mace
Security incorporates by reference the documents listed below and any future
filings made with the Commission under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, until the selling shareholder sells all
the shares offered hereby or Mace Security decides to terminate this offering
earlier:
(a) Mace Security's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1997, as filed with the Commission on April 15, 1998, and
Mace Security's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, as filed with the Commission on June 5, 1998.
(b) Mace Security's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB/A for the fiscal
quarter ended March 31, 1997, as filed with the Commission on June 5, 1998,
its Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter ended June 30,
1998, as filed with the Commission on August 19, 1998 and its Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1998, as
filed with the Commission on November 16, 1998.
(c) The description of Mace Security's securities contained in the
Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 as filed with the Commission on
November 12, 1993.
Mace Security will provide without charge to each person to whom this
prospectus is delivered, upon the written or oral request, a copy of any or
all of the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus (excluding
exhibits to such documents unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated
by reference). Written or telephone requests should be directed to Mr.
Eduardo Nieves, Jr., Corporate Secretary, Mace Security International, Inc.,
160 Benmont Avenue, Bennington, Vermont 05201, telephone:(802)447-1503.
CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933
(the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements
appear in a number of places in this prospectus and include statements
regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Mace Security, its
directors or its officers with respect to methods and strategies to enhance
shareholder value, including, among other things, generating growth in the
consumer market through franchising of Mace Security Centers(TM), product
diversification, potential acquisitions or dispositions, strategic alliances,
stock issuances and/or restructuring management.
Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual
results may differ materially from those projected or discussed in the
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Among others,
factors that could adversely affect actual results and performance include:
- competition;
- inventory management and turnover levels;
- realization of cost savings;
- demand for Mace Security's products and franchises; and
- loss of proprietary status of the Mace(R) trademark.
All forward-looking statements attributable to Mace Security are expressly
qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statement.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MACE SECURITY
Mace Security International, Inc. files annual, quarterly and special
reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Such reports and information relate to Mace Security's
business, financial condition and other matters. You may read and copy these
reports, proxy statements and other information at the Public Reference Room
of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at
the regional offices of the Commission located at 7 World Trade Center, Suite
1300, New York, New York 10048 and at 500 West Madison Street, Suite
1400,Chicago, Illinois 60661. You may obtain information on the operation of
the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. by calling the
Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. Copies may be obtained from the Commission upon
payment of the prescribed fees. The Commission maintains an Internet Web site
that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information
regarding Mace Security and other registrants that file electronically with
the Commission. The address of such site is http://www.sec.gov
You may also obtain the annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy
statements and other information from Mace Security at 160 Benmont Avenue,
Bennington, Vermont 05201, and such documents may be inspected at such
offices.
This prospectus is a part of a Registration Statement on Form S-3, file
number 333-68523 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Commission by
Mace Security. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set
forth in the Registration Statement and the exhibits thereto. Statements
about the contents of other documents contained in this prospectus or in any
other filing to which we refer you are not necessarily complete. You should
review the actual copy of such documents filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement or such other filing. Copies of the Registration
Statement and these exhibits may be obtained from the Commission as indicated
above upon payment of the fees prescribed by the Commission. (See also
"Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference.")
USE OF PROCEEDS
The shares which may be sold under this prospectus will be sold for the
account of Armor Holdings, Inc., the selling shareholder (and its
transferees, if any). Accordingly, Mace Security will not realize any
proceeds from the sale of the shares. Mace Security, however, will derive net
proceeds of approximately $375,000 if the warrant is exercised for all the
shares available under the warrant. Such proceeds will be available to Mace
Security for working capital and general corporate purposes. Mace Security
has no knowledge as to when or if the warrant will be exercised for any or
all of the shares covered by the warrant. (See "Selling Shareholder" and
"Plan of Distribution".)
SELLING SHAREHOLDER
The selling shareholder is Armor Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation with
principle offices at 13386 International Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida
32218. The number of shares offered for the selling shareholder's account is
300,000. Since July 1998, Jonothan Spiller, the chief financial officer of
the selling shareholder is a director of Mace Trademark Corp., a subsidiary
corporation of Mace Security. After completion of the offering, assuming that
all shares offered pursuant to this prospectus are sold, the selling
shareholder will own 300,000 shares of Mace Security's common stock or
approximately 4%.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The shares may be offered by or for the account of Armor Holdings, from time
to time, on NASDAQ or on any stock exchange on which the shares may be listed
at the time of sale. They may also be sold by Armor Holdings in negotiated
transactions, or through a combination of all of the manners of sale
mentioned above. You are urged to obtain current market data.
The Selling Shareholder sells the shares to or through broker-dealers. The
broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts,
concessions, or commissions from the Selling Shareholder and/or the purchaser
of shares if the broker-dealers act as agent or principal, or both. The
compensation paid to any particular broker-dealer might be in excess of
customary commissions. Any broker-dealer that acquires shares from the
Selling Shareholder may sell such shares in its normal market making
activities, through other brokers on a principal or agency basis, or to its
customers, in negotiated transactions, or through a combination of such
methods.
Any such sales may be at prices then prevailing on NASDAQ, at prices related
to such prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices, or at prices
reflecting the application of a combination of such methods.
The Selling Shareholder and any such brokers, dealers or other agents that
participate in such distribution may be deemed to be "underwriters" within
the meaning of the Securities Act, and any discounts, commissions or
concessions received by any such brokers, dealers or other agents and, if any
such broker-dealer purchases shares as a principal, any profits received on
the resale of such shares, might be deemed to be underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. Neither the Company nor the Selling
Shareholder can presently estimate the amount of such compensation. The
Company knows of no existing arrangements between the Selling Shareholder and
any broker, dealer or other agent relating to the sale or distribution of the
shares.
Upon the Company's being notified by the Selling Shareholder that any
material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale
of shares through a cross or block trade, a supplemental prospectus will be
filed under Rule 424(c) under the Securities Act, setting forth the name of
the participating broker-dealer(s), the number of shares involved, the price
at which such Shares were sold by the Selling Shareholder, the commissions
paid or discounts or concessions allowed by the Selling Shareholder to such
broker-dealer(s), and where applicable, that such broker-dealer(s) did not
conduct any investigation to verify the information set out in this
prospectus.
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person
engaged in a distribution of any of the shares may not simultaneously engage
in market activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable
period under Regulation M prior to the commencement of such distribution.
In addition, and without limiting the foregoing, the Company has advised the
Selling Shareholder that the anti-manipulative Rules 10b-5, 10b-6 and 10b-7
and Regulation M promulgated under the Exchange Act, may apply to their sales
in the market and may limit the timing of purchases and sales.
The Company has also informed the Selling Shareholder of the possible need
for it to deliver copies of this prospectus in connection with its resales of
the shares. The Selling Shareholder may indemnify any broker-dealer that
participates in transactions involving sale of the shares against certain
liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.
This prospectus also may be used by transferees or donees of the Selling
Shareholder, or by other persons, including pledgees, acquiring the shares
and who wish to offer and sell such shares under circumstances requiring or
making desirable its use. To the extent required, the Company will file,
during any period in which offers or sales are being made, one or more
supplements to this prospectus to set forth the names of transferees, donees
or pledgees of Selling Shareholders and any other material information with
respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed.
Any shares which qualify for resale pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under
the Securities Act may be sold under the Rule rather than pursuant to this
prospectus.
There can be no assurance that the Selling Shareholder will sell all or even
any of the Shares which they are entitled to sell by this prospectus.
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INDEMNIFICATION
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws as amended, contain
provisions that provide for the indemnification of its Directors and officers
to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Company's Certificate of
Incorporation also contains a provision that limits the personal liability of
its Directors to the Registrant or its shareholders to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
In addition, the Company maintains insurance against certain liabilities
incurred by Directors and officers of the Company while serving in their
capacities as such.
Reference is hereby made to Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law relating to indemnification of directors, officers, employees and agents
of a Delaware corporation.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the Company
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed that in
the opinion of the Commission, such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
EXPERTS
The balance sheet as of December 31, 1997 and the statements of operations,
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1997,
incorporated by reference in this prospectus, have been incorporated herein
in reliance on the reports of Urbach Kahn & Werlin, PC., independent
accountants, given on the authority of the firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The balance sheet as of December 31, 1996 and the statements of operations,
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the year ended December 31,
1996, incorporated by reference in this prospectus, have been incorporated
herein in reliance on the reports PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP., independent
accountants, given on the authority of the firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for the
Company by Herzog, Engstrom & Koplovitz, P.C., 99 Pine Street, Albany, New
York 12207.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
<TABLE>
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<S> <C>
Registration Fee-Securities and
Exchange Commission $ 143.34
Accounting Fees and Expenses $ 4,100 <F1>
Legal Fees and Expenses $ 5,000 <F1>
Miscellaneous Expenses $ 1,000 <F1>
TOTAL $10,243.34 <F1>
<FN>
<F1> Estimated
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</TABLE>
All of the foregoing estimated expenses are being borne by Mace Security
International, Inc. (the "Registrant").
ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Registrant is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits a Delaware
corporation to indemnify any person who is a party (or is threatened to be
made a party) to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or
proceeding whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other
than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact
that he or she is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or enterprise. A
corporation may similarly indemnify such person in the case of actions or
suits brought by or in the right of the corporation, except (unless otherwise
ordered by the court) that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any
claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable to the corporation.
A corporation may indemnify such person against expenses (including
attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually
and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit
or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation,
and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable
cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. Any indemnification shall be made
by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a
determination that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because the
person has met the aforesaid standard of conduct. Such determination shall be
made (1) by a majority vote of the directors who were not parties to the
action, suit, or proceeding, whether or not a quorum, or (2) if there are no
such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel
in a written opinion, or (3) by the stockholders. To the extent that a
director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on
the merits, or otherwise, in defense of any action, suit or proceeding
described above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such
person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees)
actually and reasonably incurred in connection therewith. The statute also
provides that it is not exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking
indemnification may be entitled under any bylaws, agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise. The Registrants'
By-Laws provide for the indemnification of its directors and officers to the
fullest extent permitted by law and requires advancement of expenses.
Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law allows a
Delaware corporation to limit or eliminate the personal liability of
directors to the corporation and its stockholders for monetary damages for
breach of fiduciary duty as a director. However, this provision excludes any
limitation on liability (1) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty
to the corporation or its stockholders, (2) for acts or omissions not in good
faith or which involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law,
(3) for intentional or negligent payment of unlawful dividends or stock
purchases or redemptions or (4) for any transaction from which the director
derived an improper benefit. Moreover, while this provision provides
directors with protection against awards for monetary damages for breaches of
their duty of are, it does not eliminate such duty. Accordingly, this
provision will have no effect on the availability of equitable remedies such
as an injunction or rescission based on a director's breach of his or her
duty of care. Finally, this provision applies to an officer of a corporation
only if he or she is a director of such corporation and is acting in his or
her capacity as director, and does not apply to officers of the corporation
who are not directors.
The Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation provides for the
limitation on liability permitted by Section 102(b)(7). The Registrant
maintains directors and officers' liability insurance.
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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration
Statement:
2.1 Warrant granted to Armor Holdings, Inc. in connection with the
acquisition by its subsidiary of the assets of Registrant's Law
Enforcement division. (Filed with the initial filing of this
registration statement on December 8, 1998)
4.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3(i)2 filed with Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (33-69270)that was declared effective on
November 12, 1993.)
4.2 By-Laws of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3(ii) and 3(ii)2 filed with Registrant's registration
statement on Form SB-2 (33-69270) that was declared effective on
November 12, 1993 and to Exhibit 3(ii)(3) filed with the Registrant's
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995).
5.1 Opinion of Herzog, Engstrom & Koplovitz, P.C. as to the validity of
the common stock being registered. (Filed with the initial filing of
this registration statement on December 8, 1998)
10.63 Purchase Agreement between the Company and Armor Holdings, Inc. and
its subsidiary dated April 2, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to the
Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.64 Fairness Opinion relating to the sale of substantially all the assets
of the Law Enforcement division to Armor Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated
by reference to the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December
31, 1997).
10.65 Warrant granted by the Company to Armor Holdings, Inc. dated
July 14, 1998. (The document is filed herewith as Exhibit 2.1)
23.1 Consent of Herzog, Engstrom & Koplovitz, P.C. (appears in their
opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1)
23.2 Consent of Urbach Kahn & Werlin, PC, Independent Certified Public
Accountants. (Filed with the initial filing of this registration
statement on December 8, 1998)
23.3 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Independent Certified Public
Accountants. (Filed with the initial filing of this registration
statement on December 8, 1998)
24 Power of Attorney (Filed with Amendment 1 to this registration
statement, filed on December 22, 1998)
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ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS
(a) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are
being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of
the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate,
represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the
registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or
decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any
deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range
may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant
to Rule 424(b)if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent
no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate price set forth in
the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration
statement;
(iii) 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.
Provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) do not
apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3, Form S-8 or Form F-3, and
the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by
those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to
the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the
registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability
under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to
be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a
post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain
unsold at the termination of the offering.
(b) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes
of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of
the Registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the
registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
thereof.
(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 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
Securities and Exchange Commission 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.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, 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
registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the Town of Bennington, State of Vermont, on
January 18, 1999.
MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Jon E. Goodrich
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Jon E. Goodrich
Chief Executive Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
/s/ Jon E. Goodrich President, Chief Executive January 18, 1999
- --------------------- Officer and a Director
Jon E. Goodrich (Principal Executive Officer)
* Chairman of the Board January 18, 1999
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Marvin P. Brown
/s/ Mark A. Capone Chief Financial Officer January 18, 1999
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Mark A. Capone
* Director January 18, 1999
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Neil Campolungo
* Director January 18, 1999
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R. David Garwood
* Director January 18, 1999
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Lewis Cohen
* Director January 18, 1999
- ---------------------
Howard Edelman
* /s/ Jon E. Goodrich
- ---------------------
Jon E. Goodrich, attorney-in-fact
Signed by Jon E. Goodrich, as attorney-in-fact
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Sequential Page
Exhibit Description Number
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2.1 Warrant granted to Armor Holdings, Inc. in 20
connection with the acquisition by its subsidiary
of the assets of Registrant's Law Enforcement
division. (Filed with the initial filing of this
registration statement on December 8, 1998)
4.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i)2 filed with
Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(33-69270) that was declared effective on November 12,
1993.)
4.2 By-Laws of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) and 3(ii)2 filed with
Registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2
(33-69270) that was declared effective on November 12,
1993 and to Exhibit 3(ii)(3) filed with the Registrant's
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995).
5.1 Opinion of Herzog, Engstrom & Koplovitz, P.C. as to the 29
validity of the common stock being registered.
(Filed with the initial filing of this registration
statement on December 8, 1998)
10.63 Purchase Agreement between the Company and Armor
Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary dated April 2, 1998
(Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-KSB
for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.64 Fairness Opinion relating to the sale of substantially
all the assets of the Law Enforcement division to Armor
Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1997).
10.65 Warrant granted by the Company to Armor Holdings, Inc. 20
dated July 14, 1998. (The document is filed herewith as
Exhibit 2.1)
23.1 Consent of Herzog, Engstrom & Koplovitz, P.C.
(appears in their opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1)
23.2 Consent of Urbach Kahn & Werlin, PC, Independent 30
Certified Public Accountants. (Filed with the initial
filing of this registration statement on
December 8, 1998)
23.3 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Independent 31
Certified Public Accountants. (Filed with the initial
filing of this registration statement on
December 8, 1998)
24 Power of Attorney (Filed with Amendment 1 to this
registration statement, filed on December 22, 1998) 32
