SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
AMENDMENT NO. 1
(Mark One)
[X] Annual Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
[ ] Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 for the transition period from to
Commission file number: 0-24798
RAQUEL, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada 93-1123005
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
9873 S. Santa Monica Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: (310) 203-9240
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.0001 Par Value
(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the preceding 12
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.
Yes |X| No |_|
Check if no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B is contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. |_|
The issuer's revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 were
$6,897.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant is incalculable inasmuch as the common stock hasn't traded within
the past 60 days.
The number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $.0001 par value,
outstanding as of April 10, 1999 was 24,700,000.
Documents incorporated by reference: None.
Transitional Small Business Issuer Format (check one):
Yes |_| No |X|
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business.
Business Development.
RAQUEL, INC. [formerly known as COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.] (the
"Company") was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on August 6,
1993. As of December 31, 1993, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of its
common stock, $.0001 par value, to Ms. Raquel Zepeda in exchange for the
business known as Raquel, Inc., [formerly known as Colecciones De Raquel]
("RAQL") which had been operated by Ms. Zepeda as a sole proprietorship since
December 1, 1987. See "Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term "Company" includes RAQUEL, INC.
[formerly known as COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.] and RAQL.
Historical Development. Ms. Zepeda decided to develop the Company's
products primarily because, as a first generation Mexican American, she was
dissatisfied with the types of cosmetics available specifically for Hispanics.
In developing the Company's product line, Ms. Zepeda selected those colors that
she believed would complement the skin tones of the targeted market. In
selecting these colors, Ms. Zepeda recognized that the persons to whom these
products would be marketed may be categorized as having light, medium or dark
skin tones. As a result, the shades of colors included in each collection have
been geared to each particular group. See "Products" below.
From December 1, 1987 until the closing of the Company's initial public
offering, Ms. Zepeda, on a part-time basis, developed the Company's present
product line and conducted minimal marketing activities for these products. Due
to her limited financial resources, Ms. Zepeda was unable to conduct extensive
marketing of these products. From December 1, 1987 to September 30, 1994, total
sales of products aggregated $4,438 and net losses aggregated $70,805.
During this period, both Ms. Zepeda and her products received publicity in
both English and Spanish media including Avisa magazine, the Hispanic Fashion
Designer's Showcase and Spanish publications Mundo Artistico, Negocios Y
Finanzas, and Noticias Del Mundo. Ms. Zepeda has also been interviewed on both
English and Spanish television stations. This publicity has featured both Ms.
Zepeda and the Company's products. Since the public offering and opening of the
boutique, the Company has received recognition in publications such as Latina
Magazine, Beauty Fashion Magazine, Beverly Hills (213), Mundo Artistico, Nuestro
Tiempo, and Hispanic Business. The Company's products were described as being
designed for people with "golden" complexions and designed for the Hispanic and
similar markets. Although the Company believes that this publicity will assist
it in its future marketing efforts, there is no assurance that it will have any
benefit.
With proceeds of the Company's public offering it has produced its
proprietary fragrance, "Sabor A Mi," a complete line of colors cosmetics and
skin care and opened two boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. All
products are being sold and marketed through these boutiques. Additionally, the
Company has produced a music compact disc which it plans to cross-market with
the sale of the fragrance. "Sabor A Mi" is also the name of a very popular
Spanish love song. The compact disc contains information on the Company's line
of cosmetics along with a sample fragrance strip and product ordering
information. On March 6, 1998 the Company entered into a distribution agreement
with R Town Entertainment for the distribution of both the compact disc and
fragrance. R Town Entertainment has distribution in approximately 1,500 stores
that specialize in Latin artists. The compact disc is either sold separately or
given away as a complimentary gift with the purchase of the fragrance.
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Public Offering. As part of an initial public offering in August 1994, the
Company issued 1,000,000 Units of securities for an aggregate offering price of
$100,000. The Company realized net proceeds of $91,090 from the sale of the
Units. Each Unit consisted of one share of common stock and one A Warrant. Each
A Warrant entitled was exercisable at an exercise price of $.25 per A Warrant
for one share of common stock and two B Warrants. Each B Warrant was exercisable
at an exercise price of $.50 per B Warrant for one share of common stock and one
C Warrant. Each C Warrant was to be exercisable at $1.00 per C Warrant for one
share of common stock.
Utilizing the net proceeds from its initial public offering, the Company
ordered product and packaging and placed print and radio advertisements. The
Company's print advertising, which ran for a single month in the Spanish
language editions of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Marie Claire, resulted in little
customer response. The Company's radio advertisements ran over a three month
period and resulted in numerous requests for product samples from potential
customers but only limited mail order sales.
The Company utilized substantially all of the net proceeds from the public
offering during the year ended December 31, 1994. The Company's business
operations during the year ended December 31, 1994 resulted in only minimal
revenues and, at year end, the Company had only a small amount of cash available
to finance continuing operations on an extremely limited basis.
From September 1995 through February 1996, the Company received $1,250,000
in payment for the exercise of the A and B warrants. As a result, the Company
was able to expand its operations.
Recent Operations. In October 1995, as a part of a test marketing campaign
for the fragrance, "Sabor A Mi, Melody of Eternal Passion", the Company licensed
the right to use a cart in the Montebello Town Center in Montebello, California
on a month to month basis. The Company selected the Montebello Town Center for
its cart location based on the heavy Hispanic traffic in the mall. Base rent for
the cart was $1,500 per month for October 1995 and $3,500 per month for November
and December 1995. The cart license required the Company to pay percentage rent
of fifteen percent (15%) of its net sales in excess of $10,000 per month for
October 1995 and $23,333 per month for November and December 1995. The Company
continued licensing the cart through February 29, 1996 at a rate of $1,500 per
month. Although sales were insufficient to cover the rental and staffing cost of
the cart, the Company considered the test marketing fulfilled and terminated the
cart operation in order to expand to a boutique to sell and market its entire
collection of cosmetics, fragrance and lingerie. The Company warehouses its
inventory at a public warehouse facility in Los Angeles, California which offers
security 24 hours a day.
In September, 1995, the Company entered into a two (2) year lease for a
700 square foot store front in Beverly Hills, California on little Santa Monica
Boulevard across from the Peninsula Hotel. Monthly rent for the space which the
Company is utilizing for both showroom and offices is $1,100 per month. The
grand opening of the showroom boutique was May 3, 1996.
At the showroom boutique location, the Company offers its cosmetics line
which includes foundation, concealer, face powder and blush products, eye
shadow, eye liners, mascara, lip liners and lipstick; its Sabor A Mi fragrance
in both perfume and spray cologne; and its skin care products for dry, normal
and oily skin types. The Company also offers a small number of lingerie pieces
at its showroom location.
In May 1996, the Company entered into a three (3) year lease for a second
boutique location in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles. Monthly
rent for the 900 square foot storefront is $1,451. The Company offers the same
full line of its cosmetics, fragrance, skin care,
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and lingerie at its downtown location.
In early 1997 the Company completed its registration of the trademarks for
the Company's logo and "Peligro!". On December 10, 1997 the lease for the
Beverly Hills location was extended for an additional two years, with no changes
in the terms of agreement. The compact disc (see Principal Markets and Marketing
Strategy.) was completed in March 1998.
In April, 1998, the Company introduced its website for sale and promotion
of products at www.deraquel.com. In addition, the company has obtained
www.raquelinc.com, and plans to introduce www.raquelboutique.com within the near
future.
In May 31, 1998, the Company entered into a sales agreement with Con
Estilo Latino. Con Estilo Latino is a seasonal catalogue that sells and promotes
various products to Hispanics/Latinos in the United States.
In June, 1998 the Company entered into agreements with consultants A. R.
Hardy& Associates and John W. Vanover for investor relations services and
promotion of the Company's stock. These agreements facilitated payment to the
consultants via common stock in the Company. Consequently, the Company filed an
S-8 and issued 3.3 million shares for payment of these services. However, both
contracts were terminated some months thereafter for non-performance. Per the
terms of the contract, the Company sought the return of all common stock from
John W. Vanover, along with $10,000 cash through the American Arbitration
Association. The Company prevailed in December, 1999 the 2.6 million shares
issued to John Vanover were canceled.
A settlement was signed between the Company and A. R. Hardy & Associates
on April 1, 1999 in which the Company will paid $4,000 for services in stead of
the 700,000 shares. In May, 1999 a separate agreement with Ms. Hardy for
investor relations was signed. A dispute over services has occurred, and the
Company believes that litigation is imminent.
In mid-September, the Company laid off two employees, Elizabeth A. Tovar
and Josephina Vettorazzi, in an effort to decrease the Company's losses. These
cut-backs reduced the Company's costs by $4,300 monthly, or 21%. As of October,
1998, the Company has used contract employees to manage sales at the Downtown
boutique.
The Company changed its corporate name from Colecciones de Raquel, Inc. To
Raquel, Inc. on October 14, 1999. Additionally, its trading symbol was changed
to "RAQL."
In November, 1999 the Company appointed four new members to its Board of
Directors. They are: Robert L. Filiatreaux, Michael Holguin, Isabel Lorraine
Rodriguez, and Noah Luzel "Lou" Sumpter.
In January, 2000 the Company appointed Edward A. Rose, Jr. as vice
president, chief financial officer, general counsel, and director.
Business of the Issuer.
Principal Products.
The Company has developed a line of cosmetics that it believes will have
appeal to the Hispanic and Asian markets. These markets also include certain
Mediterranean, European and Pacific Islanders. Persons in these markets are
sometimes referred to as having "golden" skin tones. The Company's cosmetic line
is intended to appeal to these markets by complementing their "golden" skin
tones.
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During the course of developing the Company's cosmetic line, Ms. Zepeda
also designed other products intended to complement its cosmetic line, including
a skin care line. Additionally, Ms. Zepeda is working on the design of
"-Peligro!", a man's fragrance which the Company plans to launch in early 1999.
Ms. Zepeda previously designed the fragrance which the Company is marketing
under the trademarked name, "Sabor A Mi, Melody of Eternal Passion". As a
complement to its cosmetics, skin care and fragrance products, the Company is
also offering a small selection of lingerie at its showroom boutique location.
The Company's products are intended for use by individuals. As such, there
is a possibility that claims for product liability may be made against the
Company. Although the producers of the Company's products have advised the
Company that they maintain product liability insurance, there is no assurance
that such insurance is adequate or will be applicable if claims are made against
the Company. The Company does not presently plan to obtain product liability
insurance. Accordingly, any claims relating to product liability may have a
negative effect on the Company.
Principal Markets and Marketing Strategy.
The Company believes that the principal market for its cosmetic and
fragrance products is among Hispanic women in the U.S. and Latin America. During
the near term, the Company intends to concentrate on marketing its products in
the Los Angeles, California area which contains a large and growing number of
Hispanics. Eventually, the Company plans to extend its distribution nationally
and internationally. Approximately 3.8 million Hispanics reside in the Los
Angeles, California area and comprise approximately 19% of the entire United
States Hispanic population. Simmons Hispanic II Study projected that by the year
2005 the U.S. Hispanic market will comprise the largest minority group in the
United States. According to McGraw-Hill's 1995 Hispanic Consumer Market Report,
Hispanics buying power for 1997 was estimated at $357 billion in the U.S. This
report also estimated that Hispanics spent $6 billion on Personal Care Products
and Services. (This market segment includes cosmetics, fragrance and skin care.)
Latin America`s cosmetic market was $5.9 billion and expected to increase to
$7.6 billion by 1998, according to Euromonitor International.
Companies such as Avon, Estee Lauder, Mabelline, Pavion Ltd., Proctor &
Gamble, and Revlon have made directional changes in advertising content and
product orientation in an effort to more effectively reach the non-Anglo market.
Estee Lauder introduced it "Prescriptives" line targeting ethnic women in 1991.
According to NPD Beauty Trends, Prescriptives was one of the top selling
prestige lines in 1996; and in fiscal 1997 Estee Lauder reported sales of $124.7
million in "other Americas." In 1994, Avon printed a bilingual brochure targeted
to Hispanic women in a small test-market study. Avon has identified the Hispanic
market as promising because professional appearance is very important to
Hispanics and because Hispanic children are introduced to makeup and jewelry at
an early age. Avon research reflects that its average order for Hispanics is
about $9 higher than for non-Hispanics. Market studies have confirmed that
Hispanics generally spend more on consumer goods per capita than do other market
segments.
The Company's marketing efforts promote the use of the Company's products
to the "golden" skin tones of Hispanic women. Marketing efforts will also
emphasize that the Company's products have been developed by Ms. Zepeda who, as
a first generation Mexican-American, is familiar with the cosmetic needs of
Hispanic women. The Company's marketing efforts will also take into account the
high levels of service which Hispanic shoppers expect. The Company believes that
Ms. Zepeda's understanding of the Hispanic customer will be a valuable resource
in developing a marketing strategy and directing the Company's marketing
efforts.
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Following the initial public offering, the Company advertised its products
on a limited basis through print advertising in selected Spanish language
magazines and through radio advertising which featured its Sabor A Mi, Melody of
Eternal Passion fragrance. The Company has discontinued all magazine
advertisements, except for advertisements in Latina Magazine and Hispanic
Business. The Company is principally pursuing some radio advertising on Spanish
language stations which has yielded a more positive customer response.
Additionally, a website has been established on the Internet to promote both the
product line and stock (www.deRaquel). All advertisements include the Company's
toll-free number and website address. Also, product samples are available to
potential customers as a part of its promotional efforts.
The fragrance was named after a world-famous Latin love song, "Sabor A
Mi". Ms. Zepeda has recorded a jazz-style version of the song which is currently
a give-away with the purchase of the cologne or perfume. The Company has also
produced a music CD containing five (5) songs sung by Ms. Zepeda, including
"Sabor A Mi". Additionally, the CD contains a fragrance strip of "Sabor A Mi,
Melody of Eternal Passion", an ad for the complete line of products and
boutiques, along with purchasing information. The CD will be a give-away with
purchase of the fragrance and will also be available for purchase in select
music stores.
The Company intends to market its products utilizing the services of Ms.
Zepeda and employees, and does not plan to utilize the services of any other
individual or firm spokesperson for these marketing efforts. The Company's
ability to maintain or expand its marketing efforts is directly dependent on the
level of sales and profitability achieved from its marketing of its products.
Distribution.
On May 30, 1998, the Company entered into a sales agreement with Con
Estilo Latino. Con Estilo Latino produces seasonal catalogues that sell and
promote various products to Hispanics/Latinos in the United States.
Additionally, the Company continues to sell its products through its two
locations in Beverly Hills, and the internet site at www.raquelinc.com.
Further, as of March, 1999, the Company was certified as a minority vendor
by the Southern California Regional Purchasing Councils, Inc. This association
assists minority companies in obtaining distribution with many large companies
such as large department store chains. The Company continues to approach local
boutiques for sales and distribution of its products.
Competition.
There are numerous other companies that produce and sell cosmetics.
Substantially all of these companies are significantly larger, better financed
and more established than the Company. These companies have established
customers and are continually seeking to obtain additional customers. The
Company's competitors are in a better position to effectively market their
products and offer various incentives to their customers. The Company will be
directly competing with these companies in marketing its products.
The Company faces competition from other cosmetic product companies. Major
companies with which the Company competes include Revlon, Estee Lauder,
Maybelline, Mary Kay and Avon. Many of the Company's competitors have extensive
consumer loyalty and awareness which is supplemented by ongoing advertising and
other promotions. The Company's limited financial resources will not enable it
to conduct similar advertising and promotions and will place the Company at an
extreme competitive disadvantage.
Due to the high level of competition and the Company's limited resources,
the Company
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will face continuing intense competition in all aspects of its business.
Raw Materials.
The Company's products are produced by independent third parties who also
obtain the materials used to produce these products. The Company believes that
these materials are available from various sources at competitive prices. The
Company has made arrangements with Your Name Cosmetics, an independent
manufacturer of cosmetic and other related products to be its initial source of
supply for its products. This company produced the limited amount of products
used by the Company in its previous activities. Although the Company has not
entered into any agreement with this company, the Company has been informed that
this supplier will be able to fulfill the Company's expected limited need for
products on a timely basis. The Company anticipates that it will be required to
prepay a portion of the price for the products purchased from this supplier upon
placing an order and the balance payable upon delivery of the products.
Accordingly, the Company does not expect to receive credit terms from this
supplier. The Company also anticipates that, in the future, it may be able to
obtain thirty day credit terms from this supplier if the level of its purchases
increases. No discussions have been held regarding any such credit terms and
there is no assurance that the Company will be able to purchase products without
paying for them in advance. The Company has not experienced any difficulties in
obtaining required products from these producers. However, the Company's
experience in obtaining these products may not be indicative of its ability to
obtain products in the future due to its minimal operations to date.
The Company has not entered into any contracts for either the materials
used in producing its products or the production of these products. Accordingly,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain products in
quantities, at prices, and at required times to meet its needs. These needs
include fulfilling future sales commitments.
The Company does not plan to carry significant amounts of either materials
or finished products in its inventory. Therefore, it will be relying on third
parties to supply it with products on a continuing basis. The failure of the
Company to obtain products sufficient for its needs would have a substantial
negative effect on its operations.
Patents and Trademarks.
In December, 1999, the Company applied for the tradenames "Chi'ca Beverly
Hills" and "Yoohoo." Chi'ca Beverly Hills will be marketed as a mass-market teen
line, along with the fragrance, Yoohoo. (See Exhibit "10.21" attached hereto.)
The Company has obtained the trademarks for the following: "-Peligro!"
(extension filed on February of 1998, for future use), its fragrance for men,
"Sabor A Mi, Melody of Eternal Passion," and the Company logo. Additionally,
copyrights are held for the following: Color Me Golden, a beauty guide for
golden skin tones; Sound Recording for "Sabor A Mi," the Company's logo, the
Compact Disc and its product brochure.
The formulas for the fragrances "Sabor A Mi" and "-Peligro!" were
developed by Ms. Zepeda for the Company and are the proprietary formulas of the
Company. There are no other proprietary rights or information, including
formulas, held by the Company for any of its products.
Government Regulation.
The Company does not believe that its products are subject to government
regulations, including those imposed by the United States Food and Drug
Administration. However, the
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Company has not requested nor has it received any notification that its products
are not subject to such regulations. If the Company's products are subject to
any government regulation, noncompliance with such regulations, either presently
in effect or subsequently enacted, would adversely effect its ability to market
its products and have a substantial negative effect on its operations.
Employees.
As of December 31, 1999, the Company employed one (1) person full time.
The Company may hire additional part-time secretarial and retail sales employees
depending on its level of operations.
In January, 2000 the Company entered into an employment agreement with
Edward A. Rose, who will be acting as Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief
Financial Office; elected to the Board of Directors. Mr. Rose's extensive
experience encompasses over twenty years in finance and law, including positions
with several Fortune 100 companies. He is a Certified Public Accountant both in
New York and California. Additionally, Mr. Rose is a practicing business
litigation and tax attorney in California and was admitted to the State Bar in
1995. Further, he is an adjunct professor of accounting and taxation at National
University. Mr. Rose holds several degrees, J.D. from Western Sierra Law School;
M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University; and a B.S. from Ohio State
University. He is also a member of several professional organizations: San Diego
County Bar Association, California Society of Certified Public Accountants,
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, AICPA Division for CPA
Firms, and American Association of Attorney-CPA's. (See Exhibit "10.22" attached
hereto.)
The Company may engage consultants to assist it in various aspects of its
business. See "Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control
Persons".
Item 2. Description of Property.
The Company maintains its principal offices in a 700 square foot store
front located at 9873 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, California. The
space is a combined office and showroom which the Company leased for two years
commencing in September 1995 at a monthly rent of $1,100 per month. This lease
was renewed for two additional years until October 9, 1999, which expired.
Currently, the Company is on a month-to-month basis.
In May 1996 the Company entered into a three-year lease for a second
boutique location in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles. Monthly
rent for the 900 square-foot storefront is $1,451. In July, 1999 the lease
expired and the Company vacated the premises.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
In September of 1998, the Company filed a complaint and Demand for
Arbitration before the American Arbitration Association against John W. Vanover.
The Demand for Arbitration was for the return of $10,000 in cash and stock
certificates for 2.6 million Company common shares. The Company prevailed on its
complaint and was awarded $10,000, interest, costs of suit, and return of 2.6
million shares which were canceled.
Currently, the Company is in a dispute with Angela Z. Hardy for the return
of S-8 stock issued to her for investor relations services. The Company
anticipates litigation is imminent.
Other than this item, there are no material pending legal proceedings to
which the Company or the property of the Company are subject. In addition, no
proceedings are known to be contemplated by a governmental authority against the
Company or any officer or director of the
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Company.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
Prior to the completion of the Company's initial public offering, there
was no trading activity in the Company's common stock. The Company believes that
certain market makers began quoting prices for the shares of the Company's
common stock following the Company's initial public offering which closed in
August 1994. The Company's common stock may be traded in the over-the-counter
market and quoted in what are commonly referred to as the National Quotation
Bureau's "pink sheets" or the OTC "Electronic Bulletin Board", which reports
quotations by brokers or dealers in particular securities. Because of the lack
of readily available quotations and the limited trading volume frequently
associated with these securities, there is a greater risk of market volatility
of such securities than for securities traded on national exchanges. Trading in
the Company's stock is reported under the symbol RAQL.
The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low bid prices (to
the nearest $1/8) of the common stock for the last 5 years.
In December, 1998, Olsen Payne & Company filed a 15c2-11 on behalf of the
Company to restore trading of the Company stock on the OTC. The stock commenced
trading in June of 1999.
Year Ended December 31, 1995 High Low
---- ---
First Quarter 3 1/2
Second Quarter 3-7/8 3
Third Quarter 3-3/4 1-3/4
Fourth Quarter 2-7/8 2-1/4
Year Ended December 31, 1996
First Quarter 2-1/4 1-3/4
Second Quarter 1-3/4 3/4
Third Quarter No Bid No Bid
Fourth Quarter No Bid No Bid
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Closing Bid Closing Ask
High Low High Low
---- --- ---- ---
First Quarter No Bid No Bid 2 2
Second Quarter No Bid No Bid 2 2
Third Quarter No Bid No Bid 2 2
Fourth Quarter No Bid No Bid 2 2
Year Ended December 31, 1998 Closing Bid Closing Ask
High Low High Low
---- --- ---- ---
First Quarter No Bid No Bid None None
Second Quarter No Bid No Bid None None
Third Quarter No Bid No Bid None None
Fourth Quarter No Bid No Bid None None
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Year Ended December 31, 1999 Closing Bid Closing Ask
High Low High Low
---- --- ---- ---
First Quarter No Bid No Bid None None
Second Quarter No Bid No Bid None None
Third Quarter 1.63 .125 2 .156
Forth Quarter .08 .015 .125 .025
These quotations represent inter-dealer quotations without adjustment for
retail markups, markdowns or commissions and do not necessarily represent actual
transactions.
As of December 31, 1999, there were 1,014 record holders of the Company's
common stock.
Common Stock. The authorized capital stock of the Company includes
50,000,000 shares of common stock which has a par value of $.0001 per share. The
holders of common stock (a) have equal rateable rights to dividends from funds
legally available therefor, when and if declared by the Board of Directors of
the Company; (b) are entitled to share rateably in all of the assets of the
Company available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company; (c) does not have
preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or
sinking fund provisions applicable thereto; and (d) are entitled to one
noncumulative vote per share on all matters on which shareholders may vote at
all meetings.
Preferred Stock. The authorized capital stock of the Company also includes
10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share. The Board of
Directors of the Company has the right to determine the characteristics of any
preferred stock. Such characteristics include voting rights, dividend
requirements, redemption provisions and/or liquidation preferences.
The Board of Directors of the Company has designated 100,000 shares of
preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock").
Concurrently with the completion of the Company's initial public offering, Ms.
Zepeda exchanged the 20,000,000 shares of common stock that she owned for
100,000 shares of Preferred Stock. The rights of the holder of the Preferred
Stock (the entire issue of 100,000 shares being held by the President, Raquel
Zepeda) have been amended by the Board of Directors to allow the conversion of
Preferred stock into common stock at the rate of one share of Series A Preferred
stock for 200 shares of Common stock at any time. In 1996, the Board of
Directors directed the Corporation to issue 20,000,000 shares of common stock to
the President, Raquel Zepeda, in exchange for the 100,000 shares of Preferred
stock held by her, and to retire the Preferred Stock. This brought the total of
issued and outstanding common stock of the Corporation to 24,000,000 shares.
This action was anticipated to have a material dilutive effect on the holders of
the Corporation's outstanding common stock. Further, in June of 1998, the
Company issued 3.3 million shares of common stock through an S-8 filing for
payment of services to two consultants. As of September, 1998 a stop trade order
was placed on the shares issued through the S-8, due to non-performance. A
settlement has been reached with one consultant for return of 700,000 shares. A
settlement for the additional 2.6 million shares are pending a hearing before
the American Arbitration Association.
As of December 31, 1999, there were 24,700,000 shares of common stock
outstanding, with each share entitled to one vote. As the holder of 19,648,000
shares, Ms. Zepeda will continue to be able to elect all of the Company's
directors and continue to control the Company. See "Item 11. Security Ownership
of Certain Beneficial Owner and Management".
The Company has not paid any cash dividends since its inception and does
not contemplate
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paying dividends in the foreseeable future. It is anticipated that earnings, if
any, will be retained for the operation of the Company's business.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.
Plan of Operation
The Company's available cash position at December 31, 1999 may not be
sufficient to cover the Company's operating expenses through calendar year 2000.
The Company is currently seeking a second round of financing to obtain working
capital.
The proceeds for this second round of financing would be to increase the
marketing of its products through proprietary kiosks in shopping malls.
Additionally, the Company has created a new mass-market teen line, Chi'ca
Beverly Hills and fragrance Yoohoo.
Further, the Company is negotiating a contract with marketer for a network
of independent pharmacies for distribution of all its products.
Material Changes in Financial Condition
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $99,363 at December 31, 1999.
Through December 31, 1999, revenues from operations continued to be
insufficient to support the selling, general and administrative expenses of the
Company. At such time as the settlement agreement proceeds are exhausted, the
Company's continued existence will be dependent on its ability to generate
significant product sales and ultimately achieve profitable operations.
Material Changes in Results of Operations
The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 25%
by $60,709 during the year ended December 31, 1999. The decrease was
attributable primarily to the closing of the downtown boutique, nd the reduction
of accounting fees.
The Company's business operations during the year ended December 31, 1999
resulted in only minimal revenues. Revenues were up 17% due to catalogue sales.
Interest income also decreased, as the Company's cash decreases. Management does
not believe that historical revenues, operating margins or expenses for the
period ended December 31, 1999 were indicative of future operating results.
The Company is unable to predict when, if ever, the Company will generate
sufficient revenues from operations in excess of its cost of goods sold and
selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Item 7. Financial Statements.
RAQUEL, INC. [FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.]
(A Development Stage Company)
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants ........................F2
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 ....................................F3
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31,
1999 and 1996 and for the period from December 1, 1987
(Inception) through December 31, 1999 .....................................F4
Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the period from
December 1, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1999 .........................F5
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
1999 and 1996 and for the period from December 1, 1987
(Inception) through December 31, 1999 .....................................F6
Notes to Financial Statements .............................................F7-13
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Item 8. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosures.
Not applicable.
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PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
Name Age Position
---- --- --------
Raquel Zepeda 48 President and Chairman
Edward A. Rose, Jr. 48 Vice President and Director
Robert Filiatreaux 38 Corporate Secretary
Michael Holguin 46 Director
Lou Sumpter 50 Director
Directors serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until
their successors have been elected and have been qualified. Officers serve until
the meeting of the Board of Directors following the next annual meeting of
shareholders and until their successors have been elected and have been
qualified.
RAQUEL ZEPEDA, has served as President and as a director of the Company
since its inception on August 6, 1993 and as the Treasurer of the Company since
August 1995. Ms. Zepeda established RAQL as a sole proprietorship in 1987. See
"Business". From July 1993 to July 1994, Ms. Zepeda was employed as a legal
secretary by the law firm of Rosky, Landau, Stall & Sheehy. From July 1992 to
July 1993 she was employed in a similar capacity by the law firm of Turner,
Gerstenfeld, Wilk, Tigerman & Young. From April 1988 to July 1992, Ms. Zepeda
was employed as a temporary legal secretary by various law firms in the Los
Angeles, California area. None of the law firms that employed Ms. Zepeda has any
relation to the Company.
EDWARD A. ROSE, JR., has served the Company since January, 2000 when they
entered into an employment agreement. He will be acting as Vice President,
General Counsel, and Chief Financial Office; and member to the Board of
Directors. Mr. Rose's extensive experience encompasses over twenty years in
finance and law, including positions with several Fortune 100 companies. He is a
Certified Public Accountant both in New York and California. Additionally, Mr.
Rose is a practicing business litigation and tax attorney in California and was
admitted to the State Bar in 1995. Further, he is an adjunct professor of
accounting and taxation at National University. Mr. Rose holds several degrees,
J.D. from Western Sierra Law School; M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University;
and a B.S. from Ohio State University. He is also a member of several
professional organizations: San Diego County Bar Association, California Society
of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants, AICPA Division for CPA Firms, and American Association of
Attorney-CPA's.
Robert Filiatreaux, has served as Corporate Secretary for the Company
since August, 1999. He is currently working as Director of Sales for Gazeta
Mercantil, a leading Brazilian media conglomerate, and having worked for
Hispanic Business magazine for seven years, has substantial experience with the
Latin and Hispanic markets. Additionally, he is a member of the Advertising
Clubs of Los Angeles, New York, and Detroit; the Public Relations Society of
America, and National Investor Relations Institute, among others.
Michael Holguin is the Marketing Director of Latin Style , "The Latin Arts
and Entertainment Magazine." Having worked with KLVE, Los Angeles' top Spanish
radio station, Mr. Holguin's expertise is extensive in the Latin entertainment
market.
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Noah Luzel "Lou" Sumpter is president of NLS Associates and RAM
International, world-wide cosmetics marketers, including distribution in
Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Previously, Mr. Sumpter was
president of Metrin International, a Canadian-based manufacturer of skin care
products. Mr. Sumpter has over twenty years of experience in the sales,
distribution and manufacturing of cosmetics.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules
thereunder require the Company's officers and directors and persons who own more
than 10% of the Company's common stock to file reports of ownership and changes
in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to furnish the
Company with copies. During each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 1999,
and 1996, each of the directors and officers filed the required Form 3.
Item 10. Executive Compensation.
Compensation of Officers. No executive officer of the Company was paid
cash or non-cash compensation in excess of $100,000 during calendar year 1999,
1997, or 1996 and the Company had and has no compensation plans in place and no
officer has received non-cash compensation, other than employee benefits made
available to all employees of the Company. The following table sets forth the
cash compensation paid by the Company to its chief executive officer for
services rendered during calendar years 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, and 1995.
Annual Compensation (1)
-----------------------
Name and Other Annual
Principal Position Year Salary ($) Bonus ($) Compensation
- ------------------ ---- ---------- --------- ------------
Raquel Zepeda, President 1999 60,000 --- ---
1998 65,000 --- ---
1997 65,000 --- ---
1996 60,000 --- ---
1995 50,000* --- ---
- ----------
*$15,149 of Ms. Zepeda's 1995 salary was accrued.
Incentive Stock Option Plan. The Company has adopted an Incentive Stock
Option Plan (the "Plan"). The purpose of the Plan is to secure and retain key
employees of the Company. The Plan authorizes the granting of options to key
employees of the Company to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of commons
stock, subject to adjustment for various forms of reorganizations that may
occur. No options may be granted after August 6, 2003 and the fair value of an
option to each optionee cannot exceed $100,000 per year. An employee must have
six months of continuous employment with the Company before he or she may
exercise an option granted under the Plan. The option exercise price may not be
less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares at the time of the
granting of such option. In the event an option is granted to a stockholder who
owns 10% or more of the Company's shares at the time of the grant of the option,
the option price must not be less than 110% of the fair market value of the
shares at the time of such grant. Options granted under the Plan are
nonassignable and terminate three months after employment by the optionee
ceases, except if employment terminates due to the disability of the optionee,
in which event the option will expire twelve months from the date employment
ceases. The Plan is
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administered by the Company's Board of Directors. No options have been granted
under the Plan. It may be expected that any options granted will be exercised
only if it is advantageous to the option holder and when the market price of the
company's common stock exceeds the option price. In the event that the Company
grants options pursuant to the Plan, the existence of such options may have a
negative effect on the market price of the Company's common stock.
Compensation of Directors. Directors have received 10,000 shares of common
stock as compensation for their services.
Employment Agreement.. In January, 1996, the Company and Ms. Zepeda
entered into an Amendment No. 1 to the original Employment Agreement which
provides for her full time employment by the Company. The Amendment provides a
base salary effective January 1, 1995 of $50,000 per annum, increasing to
$60,000 per annum effective January 1, 1996 and thereafter increasing only for
cost of living adjustments. The Amendment provides for incentive compensation as
determined by the Board of Directors of the Company considering as a factor in
such incentive compensation the profitability of the Company. In 1997, Ms.
Zepeda received an 8.33% increase to $65,000 per year.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners. The following table sets
forth information for each person who is known to the Company to be the
beneficial owner of more than five percent of any class of the Company's voting
stock as of December 31, 1999:
Amount and Percent of
Name and Address of Nature of Percent of all Voting
Title of Class Beneficial Owner Beneficial Owner Class Classes
- -------------- ------------------- ---------------- ---------- ----------
Common Stock Raquel Zepeda 19,648,000 shares 83% 83%
9873 S. Santa owned directly
Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
As of December 31, 1999, there were 24,700,000 shares of common stock
outstanding, with each share entitled to one vote. Therefore, the Company has
securities outstanding with an aggregate of 24,700,000 votes.
Security Ownership of Management. The following table sets forth as to
each class of equity securities of the Company beneficially owned by all of the
Company's directors and nominees, each of the named executive officers and by
all of the Company's directors and executive officers as a group:
Amount and
Name and Address of Nature of Percent of
Title of Class Beneficial Owner Beneficial Owner Class
- -------------- ------------------- ---------------- ----------
Common Stock Raquel Zepeda 19,648,000 shares 83%
9873 S. Santa owned directly
Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
Common Stock Robert Filiatreaux 10,000 shares .004%
9873 S. Santa
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Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
Common Stock Michael Holguin 10,000 shares .004%
9873 S. Santa
Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA
Common Stock Lou Sumpter 10,000 shares .004%
15780 McBeth Rd.
S.Surrey, BC V4A5x3
Common Stock All executive officers and 19,648,000 shares 83%
directors as a group
(4 persons)
Changes in Control.. Other than the Employment Agreement with Ms. Zepeda,
there are no agreements, arrangements, or pledges of securities of the Company,
the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of
the Company.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
Not applicable.
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Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits and Index of Exhibits.
Exh.
No. Description
---- -----------
3.1 Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference from Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31, 1994,
Exhibit 3(a).
3.2 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference
from Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on
March 31, 1994, Exhibit 3(b).
3.3 Bylaws, incorporated by reference from Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31, 1994, Exhibit 3(c).
3.4 Amendment to Bylaws, incorporated by reference from Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31, 1994,
Exhibit 3(d).
3.5 Certificate of Determination of Rights and Preferences of Series A
Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference from Form 10K
Registration Statement No. 41093.4-LA, as filed on December 31,
1995, Exhibit 3.5(a).
3.6 Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference from Form 10K
Registration Statement No. 41093.4-LA, as filed on December 31,
1995, Exhibit 3.6(a).
3.7 Amendment to Certificate of Determination of Rights and Preferences
of Series A Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference from Form 10K
Registration Statement No. 97WLA13270018 as filed on December 31,
1996, Exhibit 3.7(a).
3.8 Certificate amending articles of incorporation changing the
corporate name from Colecciones de Raquel, Inc. to Raquel, Inc.
4.1 Specimen Certificate of Common Stock, incorporated by reference from
Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March
31, 1994, Exhibit 4(a).
4.2 Form of Warrant Agreement, incorporated by reference from Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31, 1994
Exhibit 4(b).
4.3 Specimen A Warrant Certificate, incorporated by reference from Form
SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31,
1994, Exhibit 4(c).
4.4 Specimen B Warrant Certificate, incorporated by reference from Form
SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31,
1994, Exhibit 4(d).
4.5 Specimen C Warrant Certificate, incorporated by reference from Form
SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31,
1994, Exhibit 4(e).
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Exh.
No. Description
---- -----------
4.6 Specimen Certificate of Series A Preferred Stock, incorporated by
reference from Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as
filed on March 31, 1994, Exhibit 4(g).
10.1 Incentive Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference from Form
SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March
31,1994, Exhibit 4(g).
10.2 Employment Agreement dated January 31, 1994 between the Company and
Raquel Zepeda, incorporated by reference from Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on March 31, 1994, Exhibit 10(b).
10.3 Trademark Application for "Colecciones de Raquel", incorporated by
reference from Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as
filed on March 31, 1994, Exhibit 10(c).
10.4 Trademark No. 1,709,662 for "Sabor A Mi", incorporated by reference
from Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on
March 31, 1994, Exhibit 10(d)
10.5 Agreement dated December 31, 1993 between the Company and Raquel
Zepeda, incorporation by reference from Amendment No. 1 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-76464-LA as filed on May 9, 1994,
Exhibit 10(e),
10.6 Settlement Agreement and General Mutual Release dated June 20,1995
between the Raquel Zepeda dba Colecciones de Raquel and Rixima,
Inc., incorporated by reference from Form 10KSB Registration
Statement No. 34597.1 as filed on December 31, 1994, Exhibit
10.6(a).
10.7 Agreement dated September, 1994 between the Company and Moore
McKenzie, Inc., incorporated by reference from Form 10KSB
Registration Statement No.34597.1-LA as filed on December 31, 1994,
Exhibit 10.7(a).
10.8 Commercial Lease dated September 29, 1995 between the Company and
Wallace H. Siegel and Allen Siegel, incorporated by reference from
Form 10KSB Registration Statement No.34597.1-LA as filed on December
31, 1994, Exhibit 10.8(a).
10.9 Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1996
between the Company and Raquel Zepeda, incorporated by reference
from Form 10KSB Registration Statement No.34597.1-LA as filed on
December 31, 1994, Exhibit 10.9(a).
10.10 Commercial Lease dated September 29, 1995 between the Company and
L.A. Pacific Center, Inc., incorporated by reference from Form 10KSB
Registration Statement No. 97-WLA-13270018 as filed on December 31,
1996.
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Exh.
No. Description
---- -----------
10.11 Distribution Agreement between Raquel, Inc. [formerly known as
Colecciones de Raquel, Inc.] and R-Town Entertainment incorporated
by reference from Form 10KSB Registration Statement No.
98-WLA-123500 as filed March, 1998.
10.12 Trademark No. 2,050,606 for "Raquel, Inc. [formerly known as
Colecciones de Raquel, Inc.] Face Logo" incorporated by reference
from Form 10KSB Registration Statement No. 98-WLA-123500 as filed
March, 1998..
10.13 Certificate of Copyright Registration VA 736-099 for "RAQL Mark
(Logo)" incorporated by reference from Form 10KSB Registration
Statement No. 98-WLA-123500 as filed March, 1998.
10.14 Certificate of Copyright Registration SR 190-794 for Sabor A Mi,
"Melody Of Eternal Passion" incorporated by reference from Form
10KSB Registration Statement No. 98-WLA-123500 as filed March,
1998..
10.15 Certificate of Copyright Registration VA 334-469 for "Colecciones De
Raquel Color Collection Brochure".
10.16 Notice of Allowance for Trademark "PELIGRO," SR 75/074408
incorporated by reference from Form 10KSB Registration Statement No.
98-WLA-123500 as filed March, 1998.
10.17 Request For Extension of Time To File A Statement Of Use With
Declaration for Trademark "PELIGRO", SR 75/074408 incorporated by
reference from Form 10KSB Registration Statement No. 98-WLA-123500
as filed March, 1998..
10.18 Notice of Approval of Extension Request for Trademark "PELIGRO", SR
75/074408 incorporated by reference from Form 10KSB Registration
Statement No. 98-WLA-123500 as filed March, 1998.
10.19 Contract with Con Estilo Latino
10.20 Contracts with A.R. Hardy & Associates and John W. Vanover
incorporated herein by reference from Form S-8 filed on June 17,
1998 (File No. 333-57061)
10.21 Trademark applications for "Chi'ca Beverly Hills" and "Yoohoo."
10.22 Employment agreement with Edward A. Rose, Jr.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
On December 10, 1999 the Board of Directors voted to change its
current auditors to Oppenheim and Ostrick, CPA's. Consequently, the
Company filed an 8K on December 16, 1999.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: May 12, 2000 RAQUEL, INC.
[formerly known as COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.]
By: /s/Raquel Zepeda
-------------------------------------------
Raquel Zepeda, President, Chief Executive
Officer & Chairman
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by
the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
Signature
/s/ Edward A. Rose Vice-president (Chief Financial May 12, 2000
- -------------------------- Officer and Director)
EDWARD A. ROSE, JR.
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AMENDMENT 1
RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
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Report of Oppenheim & Ostrick, CPA's, Independent Auditors F-2
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1999 F-3
Statement of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1998
and 1999 F-4
Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998 and 1999 F-5
Statement of Cash Flows the Years Ended December 31,
1998 and 1999 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7 - F-13
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Raquel, Inc.
(Formerly Known as Colecciones de Raquel, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
Beverly Hills, California
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Raquel, Inc. (formerly known
as Colecciones de Raquel, Inc.) as of December 31, 1999 and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then
ended, and the period from December 1, 1987 (inception) to December 31, 1999.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits. The financial statement of Raquel, Inc. (formerly known as
Colecciones de Raquel, Inc.) as of December 31, 1998 and the statements of
operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows from December 1, 1987
(inception) to December 31, 1998 were audited by other auditors whose report
dated March 25, 1999 expressed an unqualified opinion on these statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audit and the audit report of the other auditors,
the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Raquel, Inc. (Formerly Known as Colecciones
de Raquel, Inc.) as of December 31, 1999 and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1999,
and the period from December 1, 1987 (inception) to December 31, 1999 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 5 to the
financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $169,677 during the
year ended December 31, 1999, and a net loss of $1,207,185 from inception on
December 1, 1987 until December 31, 1999. The Company's significant operating
losses raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. Management's plan regarding those matters also are described in Note 5.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
OPPENHEIM & OSTRICK, CPA'S
Culver City, California
March 2, 2000
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash $ 99,363
Inventory 61,796
Prepaid expenses and other receivable 3,188
-----------
Total current assets $ 164,347
Property and equipment 47,721
Less accumulated depreciation (35,086)
-----------
Net property and equipment 12,635
Other assets:
Deposits 2,200
-----------
Total other assets 2,200
---------
$ 179,182
=========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses 8,193
Total current liabilities $ 8,193
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 10,000,000
shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000
shares authorized, 24,700,000 shares issued
and outstanding 2,470
Additional paid-in capital 1,375,704
Accumulated deficit (1,207,185)
-----------
Total stockholders' equity 170,989
---------
$ 179,182
=========
</TABLE>
See the accompanying notes and auditors' report
which are integral parts of this balance sheet
F-3
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years From Inception on
Ended December 31, December 1, 1987 Until
1999 1998 December 31, 1999
------------ ------------ ----------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $ 6,569 $ 5,882 $ 38,950
Cost of goods sold 2,549 2,899 16,602
------------ ------------ -----------
Gross profit 4,020 2,983 22,348
Sell, general and
administrative expenses 183,408 239,819 1,339,841
------------ ------------ -----------
Loss from operations (179,388) (236,836) (1,317,493)
Other income:
Interest income 7,511 17,092 89,146
Litigation settlement 0 0 20,000
Miscellaneous 3,000 2,962 5,962
------------ ------------ -----------
Total other income 10,511 20,054 115,108
------------ ------------ -----------
Loss before income taxes (168,877) (216,782) (1,202,385)
Provision for income taxes 800 800 4,800
------------ ------------ -----------
Net loss $ (169,677) $ (217,582) $(1,207,185)
============ ============ ===========
Basic loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.01)
============ ============
Diluted loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.01)
============ ============
Weighted-average common
shares outstanding 26,000,000 24,350,000
============ ============
</TABLE>
See the accompanying notes and auditors' report
which are integral parts of this statement
F-4
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deficit
Additional During the
Common Stock Paid-in Development
Shares Amount Capital Stage Total
--------- ----------- ------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1997 24,000,000 $ 2,400 $ 1,375,444 $ (819,926) $ 557,918
Common stock issued
for consulting services 3,000,000 330 330
Net loss (217,582) (217,582)
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1998 27,300,000 2,730 1,375,444 (1,037,508) 340,666
Common stock cancelled (2,600,000) (260) 260 0
Net loss (169,677) (169,677)
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------
24,700,000 $ 2,470 $ 1,375,704 $(1,207,185) $ 170,989
========== =========== =========== =========== =========
</TABLE>
See the accompanying notes and auditors' report
which are integral parts of this statement
F-5
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years From Inception on
Ended December 31, December 1, 1987 Until
1999 1998 December 31, 1999
----------- ------------ ----------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(169,677) $ (217,582) $(1,207,185)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to
net cash used on operating activities:
Depreciation 7,202 9,063 35,086
Common stock issued for consulting
services 0 330 0
(Increase) decrease in:
Inventory 6,795 4,469 (61,796)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,600 1,982 (3,188)
Deposits 0 (70) (2,200)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 3,790 (6,265) 8,193
--------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in operating activities (150,290) (208,073) (1,231,090)
--------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of equipment 0 (3,213) (47,721)
--------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities 0 (3,213) (47,721)
--------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from MMI settlement agreement 0 0 1,250,000
Proceeds on sales of common stock 0 0 91,420
Loans and paid-in capital from preferred
stockholder 0 0 36,754
--------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing
activities 0 0 1,378,174
--------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents (150,290) (211,286) 99,363
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of period 249,653 460,939 0
--------- ----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period $ 99,363 $ 249,653 $ 99,363
========= =========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash received during the year for
interest $ 7,511 $ 17,092 $ 89,146
========= =========== ===========
Cash paid during the year for income
taxes $ 800 $ 800 $ 4,800
========= =========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH FINANCING INFORMATION:
2,600,000 shares of Common stock
cancelled $ 260 $ 0 $ 260
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See the accompanying notes and auditors' report
which are integral parts of this statement
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
1. Summary of significant accounting policies:
Organization and line of Business
Raquel, Inc. (formerly known as Colecciones de Raquel, Inc.) the "Company"
was organized under the laws of the state of Nevada on August 6, 1993. As of
March 31, 1994, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of its common stock for the
business known as Colecciones de Raquel, Inc. in a reorganization of entities
under common control accounted for at historic cost in a manner similar to
pooling of interest accounting as the Company's sole stockholder was the sole
proprietor of the predecessor business. Accordingly, the accompanying financial
statements and notes include the accounts of Colecciones de Raquel, Inc. since
its inception on December 1, 1987.
The Company intends to market and sell a line of cosmetics, skin care, and
fragrance products which it believes will have appeal to sallow to olive-skinned
women. Through December 31, 1999, the Company was primarily involved in
preliminary marketing efforts and had not achieved significant sales of its
products. Therefore, in accordance with Statement of Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 7, "Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises," the
Company is accounted for as a development stage company.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities," is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts, and for hedging activities. The Company does not expect
adoption of SFAS No. 133 to have a material effect, if any, on its financial
position or results of operations.
SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after
the Securitization of Mortgage Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking
Enterprise," is effective for financial statements with the first fiscal quarter
beginning after December 15, 1998. The Company does not expect adoption of SFAS
No. 134 to have material effect, if any, on its financial position or results of
operations.
SFAS No. 135, "Rescission of FASB Statement No. 75 and Technical
Corrections," is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning
February 1999. This statement is not applicable to the Company.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents include
amounts invested in a money market account with a high-quality financial
institution.
See accompanying auditors' report
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (cont'd):
Merchandise Inventory
Merchandise inventory, which is principally merchandise held for sale, is
stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by using the first-in,
first-out method.
Equipment
Equipment is carried at cost and depreciated using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives, which are generally five years.
Maintenance and minor replacements are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and
losses on disposals are included in the statements of operations.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising
costs were $9,682 and $3,247 for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which
requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected
future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial
statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are
recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at
each year end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to
the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.
Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax
assets to the amount expected to be realized. The provision for income taxes
represents the tax payable for the period and the change during the period in
deferred tax assets and liabilities.
See accompanying auditors' report
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (cont'd):
Net loss Per Share
For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings per Share." Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income
available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
available. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per
share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of
additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential
common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive.
Since the Company does not have any stock options, warrants, or other common
stock equivalents outstanding, basis earnings peer share and diluted earnings
per share are the same.
Comprehensive Income
For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income." This statement establishes standards for
reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement.
Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity (net assets)
during the period from non-owner courses. Examples of items to be included in
comprehensive income, which are excluded from net income, include foreign
currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities. Comprehensive income is not presented in the
Company's financial statements since the Company did not have any of the items
of comprehensive income in any period presented.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company measures its financial assets and liabilities in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. For certain of the Company's
financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable
and accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to
their short maturities.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
See accompanying auditors' report
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
2. Cash and Cash Equivalents:
The Company maintains cash deposits in banks and in financial institutions
located in Southern California. Deposits in banks are insured up to $100,000 by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Deposits in a money market
account with a financial institution are insured by the Securities Investor
Protection Corporation ("SPIC"). The Company has not experienced any losses in
such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on
cash deposits.
3. Common and Preferred Stock Transactions:
As part of an initial public offering in August 1994, the Company Issued
1,000,000 Units of securities for an aggregate offering price of $100,000. Each
Unit consist of one share of common stock and one A Warrant. Each A Warrant
entitles the holder one share of common stock and two B Warrants. Each B Warrant
entitles the holder to one share of common stock and one C Warrant.
In November 1994, all of the A Warrants were exercised in a transaction
which the Company claims was fraudulent. Although the Company received no
portion of the $250,000 exercise price, Units consisting of one share of common
stock and two B Warrants were issued by the Company's transfer agent without the
knowledge of the Company's officers or directors to persons purportedly
exercising the A Warrants.
In February 1995, all of the B Warrants were exercised in a transaction
which the Company claims was fraudulent. Although the Company received no
portion of the $1,000,000 exercise price, Units consisting of one share of
common stock and one C Warrant were issued by the Company's transfer agent
without the knowledge of the Company's officers or directors to persons
purportedly exercising the B Warrants.
The shares of common stock issued in the Company's initial public offering
and upon exercise of the A Warrants and B Warrants (collectively the "Shares")
have been publicly traded. The C Warrants were not exercised and were canceled
by the Company.
In September 1995, the Company entered into an Agreement with Moore
McKenzie, Inc., a Philippine corporation ("MMI"), which purchased and resold the
shares following their exercise by third-party entities. MMI has expressly
denied any involvement in the exercise of the A Warrants and B Warrants. Solely
for the purpose of protecting and preserving its investment in the Shares and
its reputation and goodwill MMI agreed to pay the Company the exercise price of
the A Warrants ($250,000) and B Warrants ($1,000,000).
See accompanying auditors' report
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
3. Common and Preferred Stock Transactions (cont'd):
The Company has agreed within one year of the Agreement to sell MMI an
additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.00 per share in
place of the shares which could have been purchased upon exercise of the C
Warrants which were issued upon exercise of the B Warrants and subsequently
cancelled by the Company. As part of the agreement with MMI, the Company has
consented to MMI commencing legal proceedings in the name of MMI against third
parties to recover MMI's damages suffered as result of or in connection with
MMI's purchase of the Shares and has agreed to assist and cooperate with MMI in
any such action. The agreement has expired and MMI has not purchased an
additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
The preferred stock has a redemption price and liquidating value of $.001
per share (aggregate $1,000) and is not entitled to dividends. Under limited
circumstances the Company may elect to redeem the preferred stock. If such an
election is made, all outstanding shares of preferred stock must be redeemed.
Upon liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the affairs of the Company, each
share of preferred stock is entitled to receive its par vale of $.001 before any
distributions are made to holders of common stock.
In June 1996, the Company retired 100,000 shares of Series A convertible
preferred stock which was exchanged for 20,000,000 shares of common stock.
Issuance and Cancellation of Common Stock
In June 1998, the Company issued 2,600,000 shares of common stock in
exchange for consulting services to be performed. In addition, upon signing of
the agreement, the Company paid out-of-pocket expenses of $15,000 for the first
three months. In July, 1998, the Company placed a stop trade order on the above
shares. In August 1999, the Company under went arbitration proceedings with the
above individual who allegedly failed to deliver performance according to the
contractual agreement and was awarded with the return of the 2,600,000 shares of
common stock and $10,000. The Company later cancelled the 2,600,000 shares of
common stock, and will be filing a judgement with the court in order to collect
the $10,000. The Company estimates the probability of collecting the debt is
about 50%. Considering the legal cost that may incur in the attempt to collect,
the Company booked $3,000 in its other receivable as of December 31, 1999.
See accompanying auditors' report
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
3. Common and Preferred Stock Transactions (cont'd):
Incentive Stock Option Plan
The Company has adopted an Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan
authorizes the granting of options to employees of the Company to purchase an
aggregate of $500,000 shares of common stock at no less than the fair market
value of the common stock at the date the option is granted. For owners of 10%
or more of the voting power of the Company's stock, the option price must be at
least 10% or more of the fair market value of the common stock at the date the
option is granted. No option mat be granted after August 6, 2003. No options
have been granted under the Plan to date.
4. Income Taxes:
The Company has no material temporary differences that would result in
deferred taxes. The Company does, however, have loss carryforwards which may
result in deferred tax assets in the future. At December 31, 1998, the Company
has approximately 1,162,000 and 1,159,000 of federal and state net operating
loss carryforwards, respectively, that begin to expire in 2018 and 2003,
respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, the provision for
income taxes represents the minimum state franchise tax.
The Company's deferred tax assets, which have been offset entirely by
valuation allowances, comprise the following at December 31, 1999.
Loss carryforwards $ 465,000
Valuation allowance 465,000
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Deferred tax assets $ 0
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The valuation allowance has been increased by approximately $69,800 during
the year ended December 31, 1999.
5. Going Concern:
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements
indicate that the Company incurred a net loss of $169,677 during the year ended
December 31, 1999, a net loss of $1,207,185 from inception on December 1, 1987
until December 31, 1999. The Company's significant operating loss raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's
plan is to raise equity through private placements. The Company plans to market
its products to upscale independent retail pharmacies and sell at Kiosks in
regional malls to the Latino market.
See accompanying auditors' report
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RAQUEL, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLECCIONES DE RAQUEL, INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
6. Commitments and Contingencies:
Leases
The Company leases its office and retail facilities on a month-to-month
basis since October 10, 1999 and the total rent expense for the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 was $23,505 and $30,614, respectively.
Employment Agreement
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with an officer
expiring August 1999 with an aggregate annual salary of $60,000, increasing at
the beginning of each subsequent calendar year by the Consumer Price Index. In
addition, the employee is entitled to incentive compensation each year to be
determined by the Company's Board of Directors.
The employment agreement has been on a month-to-month basis since
September 1999.
7. Subsequent Event:
In April 1999, the consultant agreed to return the 700,00 shares of common
stock issued in exchange for consulting services for $4,000 in cash. As of
December 31, 1999 the 700,000 shares are still pending cancellation.
In January 2000, the Company has entered into an employment agreement with
another officer expiring January 2001 renewable annually. As full and complete
compensation, the Company will pay 1,667 shares of common stock for each hour
the employee performs his duties, and one (1) share of common stock for each $10
of net sales generated up to a maximum of 1,000,000 common shares if the
employees is successful in developing sales distribution. The Employee will also
be given 10,000 shares as a member of the Board of Directors.
See accompanying auditors' report
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