U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(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, 1998
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to
Commission file number 000-29662
ROLLERBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)
Delaware 95-4478767
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
Los Angeles, CA 90069
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 275-5313
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(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class on Which Registered
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None None
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None None
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Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
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Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(D) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to
Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not 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-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The Company's gross revenues for its fiscal year ended December 31,
1998 was $1,639,616 and its net revenues were $1,562,664. See "Management
Discussion and Analysis".
On March 24, 1999, the aggregate market value of the Common Stock of
Registrant held by non-affiliates of Registrant computed by reference to the
closing bid price $1.125 at which the stock was sold on such date was
approximately $4,000,000.
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS
On March 24, 1999, there were 4,776,693 shares of Common Stock, $.01
par value, issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
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Item 1. Business 2
Item 2. Description of Property 10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 10
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 10
PART II
Item 5. Market For Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 11
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis 12
Item 7. Financial Statements 24
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure 24
PART III
Item 9. Executive Officers and Directors of the Company 25
Item 10. Executive Compensation 28
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 32
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 33
Item 13. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and
Reports on Form 10-K 37
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This annual report on Form 10-KSB, including Item 1 ("Business") and
Item 6 ("Management's Discussion and Analysis"), contains certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in
this report, the words, "believe," "anticipate," "think," "intend," "plan,"
"will be," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking
statements. Such statements regarding future events and/or the future financial
performance of the Company are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which
could cause actual events or the actual future results of the Company to differ
materially from any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties
include among other things, the availability of any needed financing, the
Company's ability to implement its business plan, the impact of competition, the
management of growth, and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed
from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties
inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of
such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any
other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.
PART I
Item 1.
BUSINESS
The Company develops, manufactures, distributes and markets an
innovative, patented design of inline skates under the registered trademark
RollerBall. The RollerBall skate differs from traditional inline skates (e.g.
Rollerblades(R), Bauer(R), Ultra-Wheels(R), etc.) by offering the consumer a
skate that has spherical-shaped wheels instead of the flat, disk-shaped wheels
of traditional inline skates, resulting in enhanced performance. The Company has
been granted several United States and foreign patents for its innovative
skateball designs and technology. Since its formation, the Company has expanded
its product line to presently include 18 models of inline skates that appeal to
a wide range of price and performance levels for use in recreational, fitness,
hockey and aggressive skating. RollerBall also offers related accessories
including helmets, safety pads and replacement parts.
RollerBall's inline skates differ from traditional inline skates in
appearance and in performance. The Company believes that its proprietary
RollerBall skating system is the next generation of inline skates and the first
major product innovation in inline skating since the introduction of the
original Rollerblade(R) inline skate in the 1970's. RollerBall offers inline
skates with unique patented spherical wheels that are slightly smaller than a
tennis ball (70mm or 60mm in size) and are engineered to create support and
balance when in contact with the skating surface. The spherical cross section of
the Radial Skateball Technology(TM) provides a uniform, unchanging shape and a
greater area of contact with the skating surface. RollerBall's design allows a
skater to achieve levels of acceleration, balance and maneuverability greater
than that which can be achieved by comparably priced traditional inline skates.
Furthermore, because of these characteristics, the Company believes that its
RollerBall skates enhance the experience of inline skating while providing a
more stable, body-friendly platform which will appeal to all skaters from
beginner to advanced. The Company believes these product features provide
RollerBall with a skate superior to any other product commercially available and
will enable RollerBall to compete with the major inline skate manufacturers both
in the United States and worldwide.
On April 1, 1998, the Company completed its initial public offering.
The Company sold 1,250,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $5.00
per share. The Company received net proceeds of $5,051,373.
The Company was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 7, 1994.
The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 9255 Doheny Road,
Suite 2705, Los Angeles, California 90069 and its telephone number is (310)
275-5313.
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STRATEGY
The Company's primary goal is to become a leading developer and
marketer of inline skates and accessories to the recreational/fitness segment
through retail channels of distribution (specialty sporting goods stores,
sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and direct mail catalogues), as well
as through direct response television (television home shopping
channels/services and infomercials) throughout the world. The Company's
secondary objective is to expand the distribution and sales of accessories and
replacement parts and to aggressively seek out and establish licensing
arrangements with third parties for the licensing of the RollerBall trademarks
for use in clothing, toys and entertainment categories. The attainment of this
secondary goal will, in management's opinion, support the Company's primary goal
both by contributing licensing revenue to the Company, and by building consumer
awareness of the RollerBall brand name. While the Company has had discussions
with potential licensees, no agreements have been consummated and there can be
no assurance that the Company's licensing efforts will be successful.
The Company believes that a key factor in the Company's development is
the continual design improvement and refinement of its products. Management
expends significant time, effort and resources on the refinement of the
Company's existing product line based upon its observations and research of
market trends and competing products. The Company intends to continue to
emphasize the unique design of its skateballs and the enhanced performance
characteristics of its skates. The balance enhancement characteristics of the
Radial Skateball Technology(TM) will also be emphasized by the Company to
promote its products to inexperienced skaters, occasional recreational skaters,
and skaters who would ordinarily not attempt inline skating.
The Company's strategic business plan is to:
1) Continue to penetrate the United States retail market through
increased marketing and sales efforts aimed at generating distribution with
the key sporting goods and mass merchandising distributors;
2) Continue to expand upon its current international market base by
engaging additional distributors and strategically expanding into the
Canada, South America and Eastern European countries;
3) Successfully complete the development, engineering and tooling of
RollerBall's next generation of skates; and
4) Provide marketing support to the expanding distribution and sales
base of RollerBall inline skates and accessories by licensing the RollerBall
trademarks in clothing and entertainment categories.
The Company is also considering establishing licensing arrangements with
third party specialty inline skate manufacturers and marketers whereby the
Company may sublicense the marketing and distribution of certain of its
products.
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INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
Roller skating first became popular in the United States in the 1930's,
and the most common skate in use at that time was the traditional four wheel
roller skate. Skating as an outdoor activity dramatically increased in
popularity with the development of urethane wheels in the 1960's, which made
skates more enjoyable for outdoor use.
The inline skate market was created in the 1970's with the introduction
of Rollerblade(R), the current dominant manufacturer of inline skates. Inline
skates were originally sold primarily through specialty sporting goods
retailers, at prices ranging from $100 up to $400, to cross-training athletes
and as a summer training product for serious ice hockey players. According to
the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association ("SGMA"), sales of inline skates
were $435 million in 1998. SGMA has reported that the sport now claims close to
30 million participants, and with respect to the number of participants, inline
skating has surpassed other sports such as golf, baseball, tennis, bowling and
downhill skiing in market size.
The development and success of inline skates has dramatically changed
the demographics of roller skating. Boys and girls, as well as men and women,
now skate in nearly equal numbers. The inline skate has substantially replaced
the four wheel skate throughout the marketplace. Management of the Company
believes that roller skating, dominated now by inline skates, will continue to
be a popular form of entertainment and exercise for many years to come.
The inline skate market is composed of four distinct and key segments
with manufacturers strategically positioning their products to meet the
requirements of each segment. The market segments are: (1) recreational/fitness;
(2) roller hockey; (3) aggressive (stunt and extreme skating); and to a lesser
extent (4) speed skating. Based upon industry sales figures, the
recreational/fitness segment accounts for 70% of sales; the roller hockey
segment accounts for 5-7% of sales; the aggressive segment accounts for 20% of
sales; and the speed skating segment accounts for 3-5% of sales. According to
industry sales of inline skates, the recreational/fitness segment has the most
participants and also offers the widest selection of skates. Roller hockey has
demonstrated strong growth in recent years primarily as a function of the
increase of participants in "street" hockey and the proliferation of roller
hockey leagues and teams.
PRODUCT DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING
All the design, development and engineering of the Company's skate
models is performed by the Company in Southern California. The production
engineering of the skates is facilitated via a combination of in-house efforts
and also in association with unaffiliated third parties in both the United
States and in Asia. The Company does not yet design or manufacture the skate
boots, which it purchases from third party vendors in Thailand, Taiwan and the
People's Republic of China. The selection of the style, materials and quality of
the boots and liners for each model is, however, under the strict supervision of
the Company's management.
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The Company believes that the major performance advantages of the
patented RollerBall skates over the competition's standard three, four or five
wheel inline skates are enhanced stability, balance and control, combined with
special acceleration and maneuverability features. The enhanced features result
from the unique physical design of the RollerBall wheels, trade-named Radial
Skateballs. The standard inline skate is able to achieve high speed in straight
line skating, but requires a substantial adjustment in speed on curves to avoid
accidents caused by the loss of wheel traction at extreme excursion angles,
resulting in skidding and falling. RollerBall skates are not only able to
accelerate quickly and achieve high speed in a straight line; but, because of
the extended range of contact area available, RollerBall Radial Skateballs allow
the skater to maintain greater velocity on curves with a reduced risk of losing
control. Providing up to 300% more usable riding surface area than a typical
inline skate wheel, the spherical-shaped wheels are specifically designed to
provide high levels of balance and stability when contacting the skating
surface, even at combined lean angles 20 degrees greater than the typical inline
wheel. This greater lean angle capability provides the skater with maximum
maneuverability since the skater can approach curves with a high degree of
excursion -- almost a 45 degree angle -- which enables the skater to maintain
velocity and execute difficult acrobatic stunts. The RollerBall skate products
allow the skater to perform aggressive turning maneuvers more easily than that
of any other type of inline skate. During high angle maneuvering and extreme
bank angles, the RollerBall skate, due to the physics of its spherical wheel
design, maintains uniform traction and limits slipping and skidding which
enables a skater to make sharper turns under maximum control. Because of the
RollerBall skates' enhancements in acceleration, balance and maneuverability,
the Company believes it will appeal to all skaters.
Safety testing of the Company's products is performed by the Company,
by independent testing laboratories and by the Company's third party
manufacturers. All of the Company's products meet United States, Canadian and
European safety regulations. The Company's third-party manufacturers are chosen
for their ability to produce quality products based on the company's standards,
and these manufacturers are required to monitor quality assurance.
The Company has not experienced any significant product returns or
complaints based upon the design, performance or quality of its products.
PRODUCTS
The RollerBall product line is comprised of four groups which
facilitates a tiered marketing approach. The product lines are differentiated by
price points, performance levels and target markets, retailer and consumer
markets.
The skates are produced with either two, three or four Radial
Skateballs. The Radial Skateballs currently are manufactured in 2 size ranges
and types: type 1-70MM diameter injection molded B.A.S.F. Elastollan(TM) TPU
(thermopolyurethane) over a nylon core, and type 2-60MM diameter cold-cast
urethane over polyurethane cores. The Company's 18 different models are
differentiated by the number of Radial Skateballs (2, 3 or 4), appearance and
style, quality of bearings, and materials for the chassis and boots.
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The three RollerBall skate product groups are:
RB(R) -- five models of 2-70mm ball skates priced to retail from $49 to
$79;
GFX(R)3 -- four models of 3-60mm ball skates with high-glass-content,
carbon enhanced nylon chassis and ABEC-1 bearings and priced to retail at
$69 to $79;
GFX(R)4 - five models of 4-60mm ball skates with high-glass-content,
carbon enhanced nylon chassis and ABEC-3 bearings and priced to retail
from $89 to $119;
CARBON - two full-featured soft-boot models of 4-60mm ball skates with
high-glass-content, carbon enhanced nylon chassis and ABEC-3 bearings and
priced to retail from $129 to $139; and
AGGRESSIVE -- two models of 4-60mm ball skates aimed at the aggressive
skate market with either high-glass content, carbon enhanced nylon
chassis and ABEC-3 bearings or the 6000 series aircraft-quality aluminum
chassis and ABEC-5 bearings, and priced to retail from $79 to $129.
MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY
The Company's current product lines and component parts are
manufactured for the Company by unaffiliated third party vendors located in the
United States, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China and Thailand. The skates
are composed of three subassemblies: (i) the boot assembly (boot shell, liner
and laces or buckles); (ii) the chassis (which is attached to the bottom of the
boot); and (iii) the wheel assembly (the skateball, bearings and required axles
and hardware for mounting the wheels to the chassis). The assembly of all two
ball skate models occurs in the People's Republic of China and Thailand.
Accessories are assembled in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan and/or
Thailand. All final assembly for four ball skates is conducted in either
Thailand or Taiwan. The graphic design of all packaging is controlled by the
Company in California and the printing of the packaging is performed in Hong
Kong, the People's Republic of China, Taiwan or in the United States. The
Company owns all the molds, dies and other tooling associated with manufacturing
the chassis (skate trucks), the skateballs (wheels), safety brakes and wheel
hardware components. The Company currently utilizes 8-10 different manufacturers
for component parts and assembly.
After assembly, the products are shipped to various FOB ("free on
board") points: Hong Kong, Bangkok and/or the Company's Los Angeles warehouse.
If the products are sold on an FOB Hong Kong, letter of credit basis, the
merchandise for the specific customer is delivered to the customer's
consolidator in Hong Kong. If the goods are to be shipped to the United States,
the Company's Hong Kong agent assumes responsibility for all freight forwarding
and traffic to the United States.
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The Company has entered into an agency agreement with Lucky Yeh
International (LYI) pursuant to which LYI acts as the Company's agent for
purchasing from their known suppliers located in the People's Republic of China
and Taiwan. LYI also has been retained, on a non-exclusive basis, as a sales
representative for sales outside of America and Japan. For its services, the
Company pays LYI a fee of 12% of the factory cost of the products and a sales
commission ranging from 3% to 8% of net sales. The agreement with LYI is
terminable by either party on 90 days prior written notice. During the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 the Company paid approximately $120,000
and $36,000, respectively to LYI. Of such payments, agency fees constituted
$120,000 and $35,000 during these periods and the remaining fees were sales
commissions. All agency fees are accounted for as costs of sales. See
"Management Discussion and Analysis."
SALES AND MARKETING
Sales to the United States market are made through a national network
of independent sales representative groups who sell through direct contact with
buyers and retail accounts, and work under the management of the Company. These
sales representative groups are paid on a standard, commission-only basis.
International sales are made through an international network of independent
distributors and agents, and in certain cases, directly by senior management to
the buyers and buying groups of certain retail accounts in the United States and
22 foreign countries. Three of the Company's largest customers represented 82%
of total sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, and three customers,
Finnkekka Oy, J.C. Penney and Fit TV, accounted for 9.3%, 32.1% and 14.7%,
respectively, of total sales for the year ended December 31, 1998. To date the
Company has had approximately $3,700,000 of sales of its two ball skates to HSN
which sales efforts are made directly with HSN by the Company's senior
management without the use of any independent distributors or agents.
The Company is marketing its products to retail sporting goods chains,
specialty sporting goods shops and through HSN in the United States. The
Company's four-ball skate models are being distributed almost exclusively
through retail sporting good chains and speciality sporting goods shops. Sales
of the two-ball lines have been made to catalog houses in France, Germany and
the United Kingdom and the product appeared in the J.C. Penney 1998
Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter and Holiday catalogs. The Company's marketing
strategy emphasizes the unique design of the RollerBall skate, as well as its
superior performance features which enable the skater to have increased control,
balance, maneuverability with a strong price to value relationship. The product
line also affords retailers competitive profit margins which the Company uses to
promote its products to retail merchandisers.
RollerBall offers retailers an integrated point of sale package
comprised of product displays, in-store identification, sales information and a
complete range of accessories and replacement parts, from helmets, pads and
guards to wheels, bearings, hardware sets and full replacement chassis
assemblies. The Company also provides to the trade educational and technical
support as well as teaching clinics on how to sell the RollerBall product line.
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The Company advertises and promotes its inline skates through various
marketing methods customary to the trade. RollerBall participates in all major
national and international trade shows and exhibitions, and provides in-store
merchandising videos, trade and consumer advertising, and inline skating
promotions. The Company has formed its own "Team RollerBall", a group of skaters
who demonstrate the product advantages of RollerBall skates as well as promote
the sport of inline skating. Team RollerBall has held exhibitions throughout the
world and several members of the team are seen regularly on HSN in its
advertising and sales activities.
The Company's sales and marketing materials, including product
positioning and demonstration videos, have been translated from English into
several languages to facilitate the presentation of the Company's product lines
to international buyers, buying groups, and to enhance public relations and
in-store presentations.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The Company has devoted considerable effort to protecting its
RollerBall technology and trademarks throughout key world markets. The Company
received United States utility Patent (No. 5,590,890) on January 7, 1997
covering the core technology for its Radial Skateball. The Company also has a
United States design patent (D378115) on February 18, 1997 covering its GFX(R)
design. The Company has also filed numerous other utility and design patent
applications in the United States and certain other foreign countries. The
"RollerBall" brand name is a registered trademark in the United States, Canada
and several other countries with trademark applications under review in other
markets and the new European Union registrations for countries not already
covered by the current registrations. The RollerBall trademark cannot be
registered in the People's Republic of China, Sweden and Argentina due to
conflicting marks and has also been opposed in Chile. Trademark applications
have been allowed for the RollerBall name in other market/business segments such
as clothing, toys and entertainment (CD-ROM, comic books, video & broadcast
television). The Company has filed for a 3-D trademark in Germany to cover the
German market and has applied to extend this coverage to include all of the
European Union countries. This type of trademark protection extends to the
overall "shape" and "look" of the product(s) covered by the application.
The Company has received correspondence from MGM, a motion picture
entity which alleged that the Company's use of the name "RollerBall" infringed
upon MGM's alleged rights in the name "RollerBall" which was the name of a 1975
film produced by MGM. The Company was granted a United States trademark for the
RollerBall name in 1995 with respect to, among other things, in-line skates and
related products. Based upon advice of counsel, the Company does not believe
that MGM has any such rights in the name and intends to vigorously defend itself
against MGM's allegations. The Company and MGM are currently in negotiations for
a non-monetary agreement whereby MGM would for a limited time use the RollerBall
name in various areas unrelated to inline skating in exchange for cross
promotion opportunities through MGM's various distribution channels. Although
neither party has commenced litigation in this matter, there can be no assurance
that the agreement will be consummated and not result in litigation. In the
event that litigation results, the Company can be expected to incur significant
costs to defend itself. Based upon advice of counsel, the Company believes that
it has strong and meritorious defenses to the claims of MGM.
There can be no assurance that any application by the Company to
register any additional trade names and trademarks used by the Company will be
approved and/or that the right to the use of any such trademarks outside of
their respective current areas of usage will not be claimed by others. There can
be no assurance as to the extent of the protection that the Company will obtain
as a result of having such trademarks registered or that the Company will be
able to afford the expenses of any complex litigation which may be necessary to
enforce its trademark or license rights. Failure of the Company to successfully
enforce license and trademark rights may have a material adverse impact on the
Company's business.
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ROYALTY AGREEMENTS
The Company has certain contractual commitments to pay royalties to
four individuals who had assisted the Company in obtaining its Radial Skateball
Technology(TM). Under the current agreements, the Company has agreed to pay
Messr. Giuseppe Consarino a royalty of 1% of net sales, except sales based on a
letter of credit, and .6% of net sales based on a letter of credit. Mr.
Consarino's royalty payment can not exceed a maximum of $350,000 in any fiscal
year. Mr. Consarino's royalty agreement will be reduced by 50% beginning January
1, 1999. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1998,
the Company incurred expenses of $10,446 and $29,308 with respect to these
royalty agreements. Mr. Steve Kimmel receives a royalty of 0.5% of net sales,
except sales based on a letter of credit, and .3% of net sales based on a letter
of credit. Messrs. Giusseppe Russo, Franco Rosso and Ettore Carenni, the
originators of the Radial Skateball, are entitled to an aggregate royalty of
2.5% of the cost of goods sold, after certain deductions including expenses for
patent and trademarks. Mr. Franco Rosso also receives a consulting fee of $4,000
per month. To date, no royalty payments have been paid to Messrs. Giusseppe
Rosso, Franco Rosso and Ettore Carenni, nor have any accrued, as a result of
these deductions which equaled approximately $2,500,000 as of December 31, 1998.
COMPETITION
The market for the Company's products is highly competitive and the
Company anticipates competition to continue to be intense in the foreseeable
future. This competition is direct (i.e., companies that make similar products)
and indirect (i.e., companies that participate in the sporting goods and
accessories market, but are not direct competitors of the Company). The Company
competes with major inline skate manufacturers such as Rollerblade(R), Bauer(R)
First Team Sports(R), Roller Derby(R), Variflex(R), California Pro(R) and K2(R).
The Company is competing in the inline skate market by offering a
unique skate design that provides superior performance. The Company believes
that the RollerBall skates' enhanced capacity for acceleration, balance and
maneuverability will increase the fun of inline skating while providing a more
stable, body-friendly platform appealing to all skaters from the beginner to
advanced.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Certain of the Company's products are subject to regulation by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and may therefore be subject to
recall requested by the CPSC. In addition, the Company may be required to change
or modify its current or future products in order to comply with the CPSC's
rules or other rules and regulations related to the safety of its products or
any future rules or regulations. In the event the Company is required to modify
or change its products, it may incur substantial additional costs related to
design and manufacture, and may incur significant down-time in being able to
produce inventory for sale, all of which could have a material adverse effect
upon the Company. The Company is not aware of any current proceeding by the CPSC
which would result in the recall of the Company's products. A recall of the
Company's products could result in significant expenses to the Company. There
can be no assurance that the Company will have the necessary funds available to
it to conduct any recall or that if conducted, it will have funds available for
its continued operation.
EMPLOYEES
At the present time, the Company has nine full-time employees which
include four officers and five warehouse personnel. The Company has several
independent contractors working on behalf of the Company in sales and marketing.
The Company believes its employee relations are good. No employees are
represented by unions.
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Item 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company leases approximately 1,600 square feet for the Company's
principal office in Los Angeles, California pursuant to a two year lease
agreement at an aggregate monthly rent of $3,750 per month. The Company also
leases warehouse and assembly space at a separate location in Los Angeles,
California on a month-to-month basis pursuant to an oral agreement. The
warehouse and assembly space constitutes approximately 11,000 square feet and
has a rental expense of approximately $6,000 per month. The Company will
consider, as its requirements dictate, moving to new executive and
administrative offices after the conclusion of this offering and also intends to
secure additional warehouse space. Although these new facilities have not been
identified as of the date hereof, the Company believes that suitable facilities
at reasonable rental costs will be available.
Item 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not presently a party to any material litigation, nor
does it have knowledge of any threatened or pending material litigation except
as disclosed below.
See "-- Patents and Trademarks" above for information regarding a
possible dispute between the Company and MGM regarding the Company's use of the
name RollerBall.
Item 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
None
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PART II
Item 5.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company completed its initial public offering on April 1, 1998 and
the Company's common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap market under
the symbol "ROLL." The offering price of the Company's common stock in its
initial public offering was $5.00. The Company has not paid any dividends on its
common stock since its inception and does not anticipate paying any dividends on
its common stock in the foreseeable future. Earnings, if any, will be used to
finance the development and expansion of the Company's business. Set forth below
is the high and low bid price of the Company's common stock for each quarter
since the date of its initial public offering. The quotations reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail markup, markdown or commission and may not
necessarily represent actual transactions.
Quarter ended High Bid Low Bid
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April 1 - June 30 $5.688 $2.375
July 1 - September 30 $3.625 $1.50
October 1 - December 31 $2.938 $0.625
On March 24, 1999, the high and low bid price was $1.125.
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Item 6.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OVERVIEW
The Company designs, manufactures and distributes inline skates using
its patented Radial Skateball Technology(R), which utilizes a ball instead of
the traditional wheel to provide skaters with better balance, maneuverability
and control. Inline skating has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the
sporting goods industry, and the Company's products target the entire spectrum
of skaters, ranging from beginner to advanced, including models for recreation,
fitness, hockey and aggressive skating.
Rollerball was founded by Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer Jack Forcelledo in 1994. The Company has primarily devoted its efforts
to refining the patented Radial Skateball Technology(TM) concept, testing new
product prototypes, upgrading new component parts and introducing new products
since its inception. Additionally, management has expanded significant efforts
obtaining domestic and international patent and trademark protection and
sourcing, identifying and developing manufacturing and supplier relationships.
By the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company had completed the design, testing and
manufacturing processes for 18 different skate models in 2 ball (70mm), 3 and 4
ball (60mm) configurations at various price points covering the recreation,
fitness, hockey and aggressive segments of the inline skate market and had
established a nationwide network of sales representatives to launch the
distribution of the product through various channels.
To facilitate the execution of the Company's plans to successfully
penetrate the United States market, the Company completed its initial public
offering on April 1, 1998 and received funds from the offering on April 9, 1998.
The Company then ordered approximately $1.2 million in inventory to penetrate
the domestic market. Due to lead times in the Orient, the Company did not
receive its products until June 1998 and has been shipping domestically and
internationally ever since. From inception in March 1994 through the year ended
December 31, 1998, the Company has generated more than $13 million in revenue
from a previously limited sales and marketing program. With a portion of the
funds from the offering, the Company has launched an extensive sales and
marketing program to help establish its brand name in the inline marketplace.
This program has placed the Company's products on various fitness, game and
variety shows, such as MTV's Real World vs. Road Rules Challenge, the Infinite
Power Workout and Fox Sports Net's Ultimate Fan League, during 1998. This
marketing strategy has introduced the RollerBall brand name to millions of
television households. The Company plans to continue its efforts in television
and print media as well as expand its marketing on the internet. The Company
launched its web sight, www.rollerball.com, on June 1, 1998 and has continued to
upgrade it to accommodate the increase in web traffic and sales orders during
1998 and into 1999.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
This annual report contains certain "forward-looking statements,"
including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes,"
"anticipates," "expects," "intends," "should," "seeks to," and similar words.
Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to, the
risk factors set forth in this annual report. The accompanying information
contained in this annual report identifies all material risk factors that could
cause such difference.
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DECLINE IN SALES IN FISCAL YEAR 1998. The Company has had limited sales
to date and has primarily directed its efforts to refining the Radial Skateball
Technology(TM) concept and testing new product prototypes and component parts.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, the Company experienced a
decrease in sales compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. For the
year ended December 31, 1998, the Company had sales of approximately $1,563,000
compared to sales of $2,023,000 for the previous year. The decrease in sales was
primarily the result of several factors, including the lack of funds at the
beginning of 1998 to purchase the necessary inventory to meet orders, the
increased competition in the inline market and the heavy discounting of
inventory at retail. See "Business -- Sales and Marketing."
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT; RECENT LOSSES; For the fiscal year ended December
31, 1998, the Company had a net loss of $3,329,491 as compared to a net loss of
$3,145,239 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, the Company had working capital of $633,364. At December 31,
1997 and December 31, 1998, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $5,135,525
and $8,465,016, respectively. Inasmuch as the Company will continue to have high
levels of operating expenses and will be required to make significant
expenditures to market its products in a highly competitive industry, the
Company may experience significant operating losses that could continue until
such time, if ever, that the Company is able to generate sufficient additional
revenues to support its operations.
LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; RAPID GROWTH. The Company was incorporated
in 1994 and has not been in business long enough to enable an investor to make a
reasonable judgment as to its future performance. Since the commencement of
operations, the Company's operating expenses have grown rapidly and the Company
intends to continue to expand operations. From its inception through December
31, 1998, the Company has had approximately $13,107,000 in total sales, of which
$7,160,000 were in the international market and $5,947,000 were U.S. domestic
sales. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 the Company had total sales
of approximately $1,563,000, of which $152,000 were in international markets and
the remainder were U.S. domestic sales. The likelihood of the success of the
Company must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties,
complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with a developing
business and the competitive environment in which the Company operates. There
can be no assurance the Company will be able to implement its business plans or
manage the growth of its operations. See "Business."
NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS. The Company may need additional financing
to meet its plans for expansion and to expand its product lines. The Company
currently has an Accounts Receivable financing line available to it. The Company
has been discussing obtaining financing from other financial institutions. No
assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in obtaining
additional financing on favorable terms, if at all.
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RELIANCE ON MAJOR CUSTOMERS. Three of the Company's largest customers
represented 82% of total sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, and
56.1% of total sales for the year ended December 31, 1998. For the year ended
December 31, 1998 these three customers accounted for 32.1%, 14.7% and 9.3%
respectively, of total sales. In 1997, these three customers were the Home
Shopping Network, Inc. ("HSN"), Carrefour France, a hypermarket located in
France and The J.C. Penney Company. In 1998, the three largest customers were
The J.C. Penney Company, Fit TV and Finnkekka Oy. As is customary in the
industry, the Company does not have long-term contracts with any of its
customers. While management expects the Company's customer base to expand, a
limited number of large orders may continue to account for a significant portion
of the Company's sales during any given period for the foreseeable future. The
loss of, or a reduction in business from, any of its major customers could have
a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations. See "Business
- - -- Sales and Marketing."
DEPENDENCE ON ONE PRODUCT LINE. Substantially all of the Company's
revenues have been generated, and will continue to be generated, by sales of
inline skates and related athletic protective equipment. No assurance can be
given that consumer demand for these products in general or the Company's
products in particular will continue in the future. A reduction in the demand
for these products would have a material adverse effect on the Company's results
of operations. The Company's profitability and sales will also depend on the
strength of foreign and United States economies, which can dictate consumers'
spending habits on leisure-related goods, including the Company's products. No
prediction can be made about the future of the economy of the United States or
any foreign country in which the Company will offer its products for sale. As
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the Company's products are leisure-related products, any prolonged downturn in
the economy, whether real or perceived, could adversely affect consumer demand
for the Company's products. See "Business."
COMPETITION. The market for the Company's products, internationally and
in the United States, is highly competitive and the Company anticipates
competition to continue to be intense in the foreseeable future. This
competition is direct (i.e., companies that make similar products) and indirect
(i.e., companies that participate in the sporting goods and accessories market,
but are not direct competitors of the Company). The Company's products compete
with other sports related products, such as those products used in golf, tennis,
running and bicycling as well as numerous other activities. The Company competes
with major inline skate manufacturers such as Rollerblade(R), First Team
Sports(R), Variflex(R), Roller Derby(R), California Pro(R), Bauer(R) and K2(R).
Most of the Company's competitors have significantly greater financial,
technical, manufacturing and marketing resources, and broader name recognition,
than the Company. See "Business -- Competition."
PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS; INSURANCE. Although the Company has incurred
no product liability claims to date, the Company may become subject to product
liability claims, including claims for serious personal injury or death, due to
the nature of its products. The Company believes that it has adequate liability
insurance for risks arising in the normal course of business, including product
liability insurance with respect to all of its products. There can be no
assurance, however, that the Company will be able to maintain insurance at
reasonable cost, if at all, that insurance will be adequate to cover liabilities
resulting from product liability claims or that the Company will have funds
available to pay any claims over the limit of its insurance. As sales of the
Company's products increase, it will become potentially exposed to a larger
number of liability claims which could therefore exceed the amount of its
insurance policies. Successful assertion against the Company of one or a series
of large uninsured claims, or of one or a series of claims exceeding any
insurance coverage, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
results of operations and financial condition. See "Business."
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DEPENDENCE UPON EXECUTIVE OFFICERS; LIMITED PERSONNEL. The success of
the Company is dependent upon the efforts and abilities of its founder,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack Forcelledo. The loss of
the services of Mr. Forcelledo would have a material adverse affect on the
Company's operations. The Company has entered into a four-year employment
agreement with Mr. Forcelledo and has obtained "key man" life insurance in the
amount of $1,000,000 on the life of Mr. Forcelledo, of which the Company is a
beneficiary. It is unlikely that the proceeds of this insurance would be
adequate to compensate the Company for the loss of the services provided by Mr.
Forcelledo. See "Management."
To date, the Company has relied additionally on the services of
independent technical, production, sales and marketing personnel to develop and
sell its products. In addition, the Company has used two independent agents
(Lucky Yeh International Ltd. ("LYI") and PCL International, Inc. ("PCL")) to
obtain foreign suppliers and manufacturing facilities. The Company has only nine
full-time employees. The Company anticipates that if it does increase its staff,
the additional employees will be hired for sales and marketing, product design
and administrative positions during the next 12 months. Although the Company
believes that necessary additional personnel to staff the Company are available,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in assembling an
effective staff in a timely manner. See "Business -- Management."
ABILITY TO MANAGE GROWTH. The Company anticipates a period of rapid
growth that is expected to place a strain on the Company's administrative,
financial and operational resources. The Company's ability to manage any staff
and facilities growth effectively will require it to improve its operational,
financial and management controls, to continue to improve its reporting systems
and procedures, to install new management information systems and to train,
motivate and manage its employees. There can be no assurance that the Company
will install such management information systems in an efficient and timely
manner or that the new systems will be adequate to support the Company's
operations. If the Company is unable to hire, train and retain qualified
personnel to implement the necessary services effectively, its ability to
attract repeat sales could be adversely affected, which could limit the
Company's growth opportunities. If the Company's management is unable to manage
growth effectively, such as if the Company's sales and marketing efforts exceed
its capacity to obtain inventory in a timely manner, the Company's business,
operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected. See
"Business" and "Management."
CONTROL BY MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS. As of the date of
this annual report, current management of the Company will own, in the
aggregate, approximately 24.5% of the outstanding Common Stock (excluding
options held by management). The election of directors is by plurality vote and
there is no cumulative voting. Accordingly, the existing management may be able
to significantly influence the election of the Board of Directors of the Company
and to direct the affairs of the Company. In addition, under the 1994 Employee
Plan and the Director Plan, the Company has reserved for issuance an aggregate
of 850,000 shares (15.1% of Common Stock outstanding assuming the issuance of
all 850,000 options) which may be issued pursuant to options granted under these
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plans to employees and directors. As of the date of this Prospectus, there were
594,826 options outstanding. Of the 594,826 outstanding options, 479,731 are
held by members of the Company's management. In the event that the 479,731
options were exercised, management would own an additional 9.1% of the
outstanding Common Stock. See "Management" and "Principal Stockholders."
FACTORS INHIBITING TAKEOVER. Certain provisions of the Company's
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may be deemed to
have anti-takeover effects and may delay, defer or prevent a takeover attempt
that a stockholder might consider in the Company's or the stockholder's best
interest. The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
authorizes the Board of Directors to determine the rights, preferences,
privileges and restrictions of unissued series of preferred stock and the
designation of any such series, without any vote or action by the Company's
stockholders. Thus, the Board of Directors can authorize and issue shares of
preferred stock with voting or conversion rights that could adversely affect the
voting or other rights of holders of the Company's Common Stock. In addition,
the issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or
preventing a change of control of the Company, since the terms of any preferred
stock which might be issued could contain terms which could contain special
voting rights or increase the costs of acquiring the Company. Other provisions
of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws divide the Company's
Board of Directors into three classes, each of which classes will serve for
different three-year periods which may have the effect of delaying, deferring or
preventing a change in control of the Company. These provisions may not be
amended without the affirmative vote of not less than 66 2/3% of the issued and
outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon.
The Company is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law ("DGCL") which prevents transactions between the Company and an
"interested stockholder" unless certain conditions are satisfied. The
applicability of Section 203 may have the effect of delaying, deferring or
preventing "changes in control" of the Company, even if such event would be
beneficial to the then existing stockholders.
POSSIBLE DELISTING; PENNY STOCK REGULATION. The Company's Common Stock
currently trades on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Under Nasdaq rules, in order to
maintain listing on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, a company must have, among other
things, $2,000,000 of net tangible assets or market capitalization of
$35,000,000 or $500,000 of net revenue in each of the two previous fiscal years
and a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. Nasdaq reserves the right to
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withdraw or terminate the Company's listing on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market at any
time and for any reason in its discretion. In the event that the Company is
unable to maintain continued quotation on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, quotation,
if any, of the Common Stock would be in the over-the-counter market in what are
commonly referred to as the "pink sheets" of the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.
or on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Electronic Bulletin
Board. As a result, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of or to
obtain accurate quotations as to the price of such securities.
The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires
additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with
trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. Commission regulations generally
define a penny stock to be an equity security that has a market price of less
than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Unless an exception is
available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction
involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock
market and the risks associated therewith. In addition, if the Company's
securities do not meet an exception to the penny stock regulations cited above,
trading in the Company's securities would be covered by Rule 15g-9 promulgated
under the Exchange Act for non-Nasdaq and non-national securities exchange
listed securities. Under such rule, broker/dealers who recommend such securities
to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally,
individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding
$200,000 or $300,000 together with their spouses) must make a special written
suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written
agreement to a transaction prior to sale. Securities are exempt from this rule
if the market price is at least $5.00 per share.
If the Company's securities become subject to the regulations
applicable to penny stocks, the market liquidity for the Shares could be
adversely affected because the regulations on penny stocks could limit the
ability of broker/dealers to sell the Company's securities and thus the ability
of purchasers of the Company's securities to sell their securities in the
secondary market.
LIMITATIONS ON DIRECTOR LIABILITY. The General Corporation law of
Delaware provides that a director of the Company shall not be personally liable
to the Company or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary
duty as a director, with certain exceptions. These provisions may discourage
stockholders from bringing suit against a director for breach of fiduciary duty
and may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation brought by stockholders
on behalf of the Company against a director. In addition, the Company's Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides for mandatory indemnification
of directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted or not prohibited by
Delaware law.
FUTURE ISSUANCES OF STOCK BY THE COMPANY; AUTHORIZED PREFERRED STOCK.
As of the date of this annual report, the Company has 50,000,000 shares of
Common Stock authorized, of which 4,776,693 shares is issued and outstanding,
assuming that an additional 554,088 shares will have been reserved for issuance
underlying outstanding warrants and an aggregate of 850,000 shares for issuance
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under the 1994 Employee Plan and the Director Plan of which options to purchase
594,826 are issued and outstanding. The Company will also have 10,000,000 shares
of preferred stock, $.10 par value per share (the "Preferred Stock"),
authorized, none of which have been issued as of the date hereof.
The Company has agreed in connection with its initial public offering
that it would not issue, for a period of one year from the Effective Date, any
options or warrants which have an exercise price per share less than the
offering price of the Shares in this offering.
The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
authorizes the issuance of the Preferred Stock with such designations, rights
and preferences as may be determined from time by the Board of Directors.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors is empowered, without stockholder approval,
to issue Preferred Stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion voting or other
rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the
holders of the Company's Common Stock. The balance of the Company's authorized
shares of Common Stock and all of the Preferred Stock are not reserved for any
purpose and may be issued without any action or approval by the Company's
stockholders. The Company will not offer or sell Preferred Stock to any officer,
director, 5% shareholder of the Company or affiliate or associate of such
persons without the approval by a majority of the Company's independent
directors who do not have an interest in the transaction and who have access, at
the Company's expense, to the Company's or independent counsel. The Company does
not have any present intention to issue any additional securities (other than in
connection with its option plans and the exercise of currently outstanding
options, warrants or other convertible securities) during the 12 months
following this offering. See "Description of Capital Stock."
Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997
Net Sales. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1998 were
$1,562,664, which represents a decrease of $460,028, or 22.7%, as compared to
the year ended December 31, 1997. This decrease was primarily attributable to
continued excess inventory levels at retail sporting good chains as well as
continued heavy discounting of prices in the inline skate industry. In addition,
many sporting goods retail outlets have been plagued financially with the
overall decrease in the sporting goods industry. Therefore, many sporting goods
chains are carrying fewer lines of inline skates in their stores. Also, the
Company's initial public offering did not close until April 1998. Due to lengthy
lead times involved with ordering product from the Company's overseas
manufacturers, the Company did not enter the domestic inline skate buying season
until June 1998. Therefore, the Company did not have inventory to ship customers
from January 1998 through May 1998, which comprises approximately 50% of the
inline wholesale skate sales for the year. The Company did not decrease its
prices significantly during the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the
year ended December 31, 1997 and therefore was not materially affected by any
such changes.
Gross Profit. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 1998 was
32.8%, which represents a decrease of 0.8% as compared to the year ended
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December 31, 1997. The decrease was primarily related to air freight bills for
inventory shipments from the Orient to meet several sales deadlines during the
year ended December 31, 1998. In addition, the Company participated in several
marketing programs during the year ended December 31, 1998 in which the Company
offered skates to various televised programs and games shows at no cost. This
approach was taken to continue to expand the recognition of the RollerBall(R)
brand name as well as educate the end consumer as to the Company's individuality
in the inline skate market. The Company negotiated with its overseas
manufacturers cost reductions in its product line that it intends to realize in
1999.
Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the
year ended December 31, 1998 were $1,485,811, which represents an increase of
$255,868, or 20.8%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. The
increase is primarily attributable to the increased advertising and promotional
efforts the Company has made to help establish brand awareness in its products.
In addition, the Company has added selling consultants who spent extensive time
traveling to various domestic accounts across the United States which directly
increased travel expense for the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the
year ended December 31, 1997. Lastly, increased warehousing costs were
experienced due to increased production and the resulting increased levels of
inventory during the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to the year ended
December 31, 1997.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses for the year ended December 31, 1998 were $1,565,376, which represents
an increase of $389,303, or 33.1%, compared to the year ended December 31, 1997.
The dollar increase was primarily due to the increase in salaries, primarily the
addition of a Chief Financial Officer, the increased salaries for officers of
the Company, the addition of a Marketing Manager and consulting expenses for
public relations firms. In addition, the Company experienced an increase in
insurance expenses, primarily the addition of officer's life insurance and
Directors and Officers insurance. Several of these expenses are those associated
with being a publicly traded company.
Interest. The Company's interest expense for the year ended December
31, 1998 was $790,456 as compared to interest expense of $1,417,841 for the year
ended December 31, 1997. This decrease was attributable to the Company's
decreased interest payable on debt repaid from proceeds of the initial public
offering. Also, amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest have
decreased in 1998 as the related notes have matured.
Net Loss. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 1998 was $3,329,491
which represents an increase of $184,252, compared to a $3,145,239 net loss for
the year ended December 31, 1997. The increase in net loss resulted primarily
from the decrease in the Company's sales due to the current state of the inline
market, coupled with increased expenditures for selling and marketing as well as
increased general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31,
1998 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. These expenditures were
based on anticipated sales levels that were not achieved during the year ended
December 31, 1998.
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FOURTH QUARTER ADJUSTMENTS
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company reversed two
sales, one recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 and the other recorded
in the third quarter of fiscal 1998. Both quarters have been restated. Both
sales were bill and hold transactions whereby the Company had customers which
agreed to purchase goods but had requested that the Company retain physical
possession for a later ship date. Given a lack of a fixed delivery schedule for
the goods sold and a revised commitment to purchase the goods, the sales were
reversed. The total amount of the sales was $553,970, of which $298,512 was
recorded in the third quarter and $255,458 was recorded in the second quarter.
The impact on the previously reported quarters is as follows:
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Nine months Three months
ended September 30, 1998 ended September 30, 1998
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As reported Restated As reported Restated
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $1,641,364 $1,087,394 $454,891 $156,379
Operating loss (1,802,929) (1,997,335) (836,527) (918,644)
Net loss (2,447,350) (2,641,756) (998,773) (1,080,890)
Loss per share ($0.57) ($0.62) ($0.21) ($0.23)
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Six months Three months
ended June 30, 1998 ended June 30, 1998
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As reported Restated As reported Restated
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $1,186,473 $931,015 $1,130,670 $875,212
Operating loss (966,402) (1,078,691) (470,408) (582,697)
Net loss (1,448,577) (1,560,866) (640,598) (752,887)
Loss per share ($0.37) ($0.37) ($0.14) ($0.14)
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Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996
Net Sales. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1997 were
$2,022,692, which represents a decrease of $2,827,724, or 58.3%, as compared to
the year ended December 31, 1996. This decrease was primarily attributable to
the lack of funds necessary to purchase the inventory needed to fulfill sales
orders, which included funds to switch to four ball skate production. In
addition, there was a general decrease in orders from retailers throughout the
inline skate industry due to major retailers taking heavy inventory positions in
1996 which were not offset by increased retail sales. The Company did not
decrease its prices significantly during the year ended December 31, 1997 as
compared to the year ended December 31, 1996 and therefore was not materially
affected by any such changes.
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Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 1997 was
$679,418, which represents a decrease of $1,067,219, or 61.1%, compared to the
year ended December 31, 1996. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to
decreased sales volume for the year ended December 31, 1997 as compared to the
year ended December 31, 1996. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 1997
was 33.6%, which represents a decrease of 2.4% as compared to the year ended
December 31, 1996. The decrease was related to air freight bills for inventory
shipments to meet several sales deadlines during the year ended December 31,
1997.
Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the
year ended December 31, 1997 were $1,229,943, which represents a decrease of
$231,061, or 15.8%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 1996. The
decrease in selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 1997
was primarily due to a reduction in expenses under several royalty agreements,
including the elimination of the royalty agreement of Jack Forcelledo effective
January 1, 1997 and decreased royalties due to lower sales compared to the year
ended December 31, 1996. The other significant reason for the decrease in
selling and marketing expenses was the reduction in sales commissions paid given
the decreased levels of sales for the year ended December 31, 1997 as compared
to the year ended December 31, 1996. Advertising costs, including costs related
to tradeshows, for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $283,115, which
represents an increase of $24,807 or 9.6%, as compared to $258,308 for the year
ended December 31, 1996. These increased advertising costs offset the
aforementioned decrease in selling and marketing expenses.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $1,176,073, which represents
an increase of $439,503, or 59.7%, compared to the year ended December 31, 1996.
The dollar increase was primarily due to the salary of Jack Forcelledo,
increased insurance expenses and other general costs associated with the
operations of the business. Salary payments to Mr. Forcelledo during fiscal year
1997 increased to $160,000 from $100,000 in fiscal year 1996. The increase in
general and administrative costs also includes additional rent expenses; the
addition of medical insurance for employees and consultant costs; increased
depreciation from fixed asset additions and increases in professional fees for
third party consulting services. Management anticipates a significant decrease
in general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales in the near
future; however, dollar amounts would likely increase should revenues grow.
Interest. The Company's interest expense for the year ended December
31, 1997 was $1,417,841 as compared to interest expense of $96,566 for the year
ended December 31, 1996. This increase was attributable to the Company's
increased interest payable on debt incurred including amortization of debt
issuance costs during the year ended December 31, 1997, pursuant to the 1996
Private Offering and the Bridge Notes. Management expects a large decrease in
interest expense in the future as $3,475,000 of debt on which the Company is
making interest payments and amortizing debt issuance costs will either be
converted into equity or paid from the proceeds upon the initial public
offering. This assumption that interest costs will decrease assumes that the
holders of the 12% Debentures accept the Conversion Shares and do not demand
cash payments therefore.
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Net Loss. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $3,145,239
which represents an increase of $2,596,936, compared to a $548,303 net loss for
the year ended December 31, 1996. The increase in net loss resulted primarily
from additional interest expense as a result of the 1996 Private Offering and
the 1997 Bridge Offering and the related amortization of debt issuance costs. In
addition, large losses occurred due to the decrease in the Company's sales
coupled with increased expenditures for general and administrative expenses for
the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to the year ended December 31, 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
On April 8, 1998, the Company closed its initial public offering in
which it sold 1,250,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 per share for
gross proceeds of $6,250,000. Net of underwriting commissions and offering
expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $5,000,000. Upon
completion of the Company's initial public offering, $2,259,525 of notes were
automatically converted into equity. As of December 31, 1998, the Company has
used approximately $1,200,000 of the proceeds for inventory purchases,
$1,500,000 for repayment of Notes and Loans Payable, $89,000 for molds and
tooling purchases, $183,000 for marketing and advertising, $122,000 for the
payment of accrued officer's salary, $490,000 for accrued expenses and the
remainder for working capital and operating purposes.
The Company has obtained an Accounts Receivable factoring line but is
currently in discussions with several banking institutions with respect to
obtaining an additional credit line facility for working capital and letter of
credit purposes. No assurance can be given that such discussions will result in
additional funding.
At March 30, 1999, the Company had cash reserves of approximately
$50,000. Management has been discussing various financing proposals to obtain
either debt financing or equity capital in order to meet its capital and
operating needs. No formal agreements have been executed, and there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to obtain necessary financing.
Management has also undertaken various cost saving steps in the last six months
to conserve its cash. Unless the Company can obtain necessary financing within a
short time period, or its sales increase, it may be unable to sustain
operations.
Property and equipment expenditures totaled $87,525 and expenditures
for other assets totaled $88,746 for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Expenditures for other assets primarily include legal fees paid to develop
various patents and trademarks.
YEAR 2000
The Year 2000 issue is primarily the result of computer programs being
written using two-digits, as opposed to four digits, to indicate the year. Any
of the Company's computer programs or hardware that have time-sensitive software
or embedded chips may be unable to interpret dates beyond the year 1999. This
could result in a system failure or miscalculations, leading to disruption in
operation of such systems, including among other things, inability to process
transactions, send invoices or engage in similar normal business activities.
The Company is currently evaluating, replacing or upgrading its
information systems in an effort to make them Year 2000 compliant, and expects
to have remediation efforts completed for its critical computer systems by April
of 1999. The majority of the Company's business processing applications operate
on a network computer system, which the Company believes the hardware and
operating system are compliant.
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As part of the Company's compliance program, formal communications with
customers, suppliers and other support service providers have been initiated. To
date, the Company is not aware of any supplier or subcontractor with a Year 2000
issue that would materially affect the Company's results of operations,
liquidity or capital resources. The Company will continue to monitor the Year
2000 compliance of third parties with which it does business.
The costs associated with the Year 2000 Compliance Program are not
expected to be material. The Company does not expect future costs to have a
material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operation.
While the Company currently expects that the Year 2000 issue will not
pose significant operational problems, delays in the implementation of the new
and upgraded information systems, or a failure to identify all Year 2000
dependencies in the Company's systems and the systems of its suppliers and
customers could have material adverse consequences, including inability to take
customer orders, manufacture and ship products, invoice customers or collect
payments. In addition, disruptions in the economy generally resulting from the
year 2000 issues could also adversely affect the Company. The amount of
potential lost revenue cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
The Company is currently gathering data in an effort to assess the
potential effects of the failure of its Year 2000 compliance program. This
evaluation is expected to be completed in June 1999 and will determine whether a
contingency plan is necessary. If necessary, the Company is committed to
allocating additional personnel during the millennium transition to immediately
address any potential Year 2000 problems that may arise.
EFFECTS OF INFLATION/SEASONALITY
The Company's sales have not been adversely affected by inflation and
does not believe inflation will be a material factor in its sales in the
foreseeable future.
The Company's domestic sales have been somewhat affected by climate
changes in the United States, such as higher sales during warmer months of the
year and lower sales during the colder months, with the exception of the holiday
season. But the Company's international presence provides somewhat of a buffer
to the effects of seasonality on its total sales.
Item 7.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See Financial Statements included as pages F-1 through F-18 annexed hereto as
follows:
Independent Auditors' Report
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
Notes to Financial Statements
Item 8.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
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PART III
Item 9.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
The officers and directors of the Company are as follows:
NAME AGE OFFICE
Jack Forcelledo 57 Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer and President
Arthur Dale Baker 46 Vice President, Design and
Development
James T. Hartnett 39 Vice President, Administration
and Secretary
Kenneth Teasdale 28 Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Forcelledo 54 Director
John T. Botti 34 Director
Michael Katz 56 Director
Jack Forcelledo is the founder of RollerBall International Inc., and
has been Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since
its inception in 1994. Mr. Forcelledo has more than twenty-eight years of
management experience in both domestic and international consumer products with
Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial ventures. From 1988 through 1994 Mr.
Forcelledo was a private investor and operated the Forcelledo Marketing Group,
an unincorporated entity. Forcelledo Marketing Group conducted limited business
activities and was involved with assisting other entrepreneurial ventures in
marketing their products, including pre-incorporation activities of the Company.
From 1981 to 1988, he was President of Matchbox International and Vice Chairman
of the Board of Universal Matchbox (Toys) Group, Ltd., a New York Stock Exchange
traded company. From 1969 to 1981, Mr. Forcelledo served in various marketing
capacities with Mattel Toys, Ralston Purina and Keebler Foods and was
responsible for the management, development and marketing of several
internationally recognized products including breakfast cereals, pet foods,
snack/cracker and toy products. Mr. Forcelledo holds Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
of Journalism and a Masters of Arts degrees from the University of Missouri.
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Arthur Dale Baker has served as the Company's Vice President of Design
and Development since its inception. From June 1991 to March 1994 Mr. Baker was
the owner and President of Arthur Baker Design, a private design firm. Mr. Baker
has over twenty years of experience in industrial design and engineering,
specializing in transportation products, automotive products and sporting goods
such as skates, surfboards, boogie boards and skateboards. From May 1989 to June
1991, he was Director of Design and Engineering for Senter Engineering. Mr.
Baker holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the
University of Tulsa and is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in
Pasadena, California.
James T. Hartnett has been employed by the Company as a planning and
financial consultant since its inception and he has served as the Company's Vice
President of Administration and Secretary since March 1997. From 1988 to March
1997, Mr. Hartnett was the owner and president of Norstar Consulting Services.
Prior to such time, from 1981 through 1985, Mr. Hartnett was employed as a
senior consultant at Price Waterhouse. From 1986 through 1988, Mr. Hartnett was
employed as the Director of Finance at The Coulter Group. Mr. Hartnett is a
graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he received Bachelor of Business
Administration and the University of Southern California with a Master of
Business Administration degree.
Kenneth Teasdale has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer since
September 1997. From January 1994 to September 1997 Mr. Teasdale was employed at
Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP during which time Mr. Teasdale was employed in
various capacities culminating in the position of Senior Accountant. From
September 1991 through January 1994 Mr. Teasdale was employed as an accounting
assistant at For Windows Only, a privately held Company. Mr. Teasdale is a
Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of California State University,
Northridge where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration with an Option in Accounting Theory and Practice.
Elizabeth Forcelledo has been a director of the Company since its
inception in 1994. From 1988 to 1994 Ms. Forcelledo was a private consultant to
the television industry and involved in several entrepreneurial ventures. From
1986 to 1988 Mrs. Forcelledo was a creative consultant to the ABC Television
Network and the Lifetime Network. From 1981 to 1985, she served as Vice
President of Program Development for the ABC Television Network owned and
operated television stations. She has more than twenty-six years of experience
in producing, creating, writing, and consulting for various TV talk/information
programs including Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, AM Los Angeles, the
Entertainment Tonight Pilot, AM New York, and The Vidal Sassoon Show. Ms.
Forcelledo attended Notre Dame College and St. Louis University.
John T. Botti, director, has served as President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director of Bitwise Designs, Inc., a Nasdaq SmallCap listed company,
since its formation in August 1985. Mr. Botti graduated from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering with a
concentration in computer systems design and a Master of Business Administration
degree.
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Michael Katz, director, is an executive consultant to the interactive
software and multi-media industry. Since 1994 Mr. Katz has been President of
Michael Katz and Associates, a private consulting firm to the interactive
software and multimedia industry. Mr. Katz has been on the Board of Directors of
TimeSink Inc. since 1996. From 1996 to 1997 Mr. Katz was also the Non-Executive
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Entertainment On-line US, the privately
held United States division of a United Kingdom on-line game network company.
From 1990 to 1994 Mr. Katz was a private consultant to and investor in the video
game industry and the President of the consumer division of Triox Technologies,
Inc. From 1989 to 1990 Mr. Katz was President of Sega of America. From 1985
through 1989 Mr. Katz was President of the video game division of Atari, Inc.
From 1979 through 1983 Mr. Katz was a vice president of marketing at Coleco
Industries. Mr. Katz was marketing director of new product categories at Mattel
Toys from 1975 to 1979. Mr. Katz holds a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell
University and a Masters of Business Administration from Columbia Business
School.
From October 1997 to March 20, 1998 Mr. Lawrence Stumbaugh served as a
director of the Company. Mr. Stumbaugh served as the nominee of Sercap Holding
LLC. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing the 1997 Loan received by
the Company in October 1997, Sercap Holdings has the right to have a designee on
the Company's Board of Directors. Sercap Holding LLC has determined to forego
such rights at the present time.
The number of directors comprising the entire Board of Directors is
such number as determined in accordance with the By-Laws of the Company. The
Company's By-Laws provide that the number of directors shall be not less than
three nor more than eleven. The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation provides the Company with a classified or "staggered" Board of
Directors. The classified or "staggered" Board of Directors is comprised of
three classes of directors elected for initial terms expiring at the year 1998,
1999 and 2000 annual meetings of stockholders. Thereafter, each class will be
elected for a term of three years. By reason of the classified Board of
Directors, one class of the Board comes up for re-election each year. Any
further amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation affecting the
classified Board may only be adopted upon the affirmative vote of not less than
66 2/3% of the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon. Officers
serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company. There are no
family relationships among any of the officers or directors except that
Elizabeth Forcelledo is the wife of Jack Forcelledo.
The Board of Directors is currently comprised of four persons. Mr.
Forcelledo serves as the Class 1 Director to serve for a term of three years
until the 2000 annual meeting of stockholders; Mr. Botti and Mrs. Forcelledo
serve as Class 2 Directors to serve for a term of two years until the 1999
annual meeting of stockholders; and Mr. Katz serves as the Class 3 Director to
serve for a term of one year until the Company's 1998 annual meeting of
stockholders. There was no 1998 annual meeting. The Company intends to hold a
shareholder meeting in 1999. Thereafter, each class of directors standing for
re-election shall be elected for a term of three years. Pursuant to the listings
maintenance policies of the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, the Company's present Board
of Directors must include at least two (2) independent directors. The Company's
independent directors will be Messrs. Katz and Botti.
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Item 10.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary of Cash and Certain Other Compensation
The following provides certain information concerning all plan and
non-plan compensation awarded to, or paid by the Company during the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 for Mr. Jack Forcelledo, the sole executive
officer during such periods. No other officer or director received compensation
equal to or in excess of $100,000 during such periods.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG TERM COMPENSATION
AWARDS
NO. OF
SECURITIES
ANNUAL COMPENSATION RESTRICTED UNDERLYING
FISCAL OTHER ANNUAL STOCK OPTIONS/
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION AWARD(S) GRANTED
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Jack Forcelledo Chairman, 1998 $185,000 $0 $0 0 75,000
President and Chief 1997 $160,000 $0 $88,448(1) 0 75,000
Executive Officer 1996 $100,000 $0 $0 0 0
<FN>
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(1) Reflects royalty payments under Mr. Forcelledo's royalty agreement which has
been terminated as of January 1, 1997.
</FN>
</TABLE>
Options/SAR Grants In Last Fiscal Year
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - ---------------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -------------- ------------------
Number of Percent Of Total
Securities Options/SARs
Underlying Granted To Exercise Or
Options/SARs Employees In Fiscal Base Price
Name Granted Year ($/Sh) Expiration Date
- - ---------------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Jack Forcelledo, CEO (1) 75,000 7% $5.00 1/01/03
- - ---------------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -------------- ------------------
<FN>
(1) Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Forcelledo was
granted an aggregate of 300,000 options which vest at a rate of 75,000 per
year each January 1.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises
The following table contains information with respect to the named
executive officer concerning options held as of the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS
SHARES OPTIONS AS OF AT DECEMBER 31,
ACQUIRED ON VALUE DECEMBER 31, 1998 1998(1)
NAME EXERCISE REALIZED EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE
------ -------- -------- ------------------------- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Jack Forcelledo 0 0 214,653/150,000 (2) 0/0 (2)
- - ----------
<FN>
(1) Assuming a market value of $5.00 per share.
(2) The options were granted in April 1994 and April 1998. The five year options
have exercise prices ranging from $3.37 to $5.00 per share. The options vest
at the rate of 75,000 per year on January 1 of each year. The options
include both incentive and non-incentive stock options. See "Stock Option
Plans" and "Employment Agreements".
</FN>
</TABLE>
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors who are employees of the Company do not receive any fee in
addition to their regular salary for serving on the Board of Directors.
Non-employee directors will not receive cash renumeration but are eligible to
participate in the Director Plan. Non-employee directors have received options
to purchase 10,000 shares exercisable at $5.00 per share. Additionally, on the
anniversary date of their service, each non-employee director will receive an
additional 10,000 options with an exercise price at the then current market
price of the Common Stock. Directors are reimbursed for travel expenses for
attendance at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors has established an audit committee ("Audit
Committee"), comprised of the two independent directors Messrs. Botti and Katz.
The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the Company's internal
accounting policies and procedures as well as the scope of the work performed by
the Company's independent auditors, including implementation of any
recommendations made by the Company's independent auditors.
The Board of Directors has also established a compensation committee
("Compensation Committee") consisting of Messrs. Forcelledo, Botti and Katz. The
Compensation Committee is responsible for the negotiation, review and approval
of the compensation of senior executives of the Company. The Compensation
Committee is also responsible for administration of the 1994 Employee Plan and
the Director Plan.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into a four-year employment agreement with Jack
Forcelledo commencing January 1, 1997, which will expire in December 31, 2000
pursuant to which Mr. Forcelledo shall serve as Chairman, President and Chief
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Executive Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Forcelledo will
receive a base salary of $185,000 for fiscal year 1998 with annual increases up
to a base salary of $235,000 in year 2000. Mr. Forcelledo is entitled to bonus
payments commencing in fiscal year 1998. In the event the Company has net income
after taxes of $1,650,000 during fiscal 1999, Mr. Forcelledo will be entitled to
a bonus of 7% of net income plus 10% of any amount above $1,650,000. In the
event the Company has net income after taxes of $2,400,000 during fiscal 2000,
Mr. Forcelledo will be entitled to a bonus of 7% of the net income plus 10% of
any amount above $2,400,000.
Mr. Forcelledo has also received five-year stock options to purchase
300,000 shares vesting in increments of 75,000 shares per year commencing
January 1, 1998. Only a portion of these options are qualified as incentive
stock options. In the event of Mr. Forcelledo's death or disability which
prevents him from performing his duties, all unvested options shall immediately
vest. The options have an exercise price equal to $5.00.
In addition, Mr. Forcelledo is provided with the Company's standard
health and other benefits and a policy of life insurance in the amount of
$500,000 payable to a beneficiary to be named by Mr. Forcelledo. He also
receives an automobile allowance of $500 per month and reimbursement for
expenses incurred on behalf of the Corporation and in connection with the
performance of his duties.
The agreement also contains certain provisions regarding severance
payments to Mr. Forcelledo in the event of the termination of his employment
prior to the expiration of the term for (i) a "Change in Control" or (ii)
termination without "cause" or (iii) in the event that the Company declines to
offer Mr. Forcelledo a new employment agreement upon terms at least equal to the
expired agreement at the end of his employment term. A "Change of Control" is
defined to mean any of the following events: (i)(x) any consolidation or merger
of the Company in which the Company is not the continuing or surviving
corporation or pursuant to which shares of the Company's Common Stock would be
converted into cash, securities or other property, other than a merger of the
Company in which the holders of the Company's Common Stock immediately prior to
the merger have the same proportionate ownership of common stock of the
surviving corporation immediately after the merger, or (y) any sale, lease,
exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of related
transactions) of all, or substantially all, of the assets of the Company, or
(ii) the stockholders of the Company approved any plan or proposal for the
liquidation or dissolution of the Company, or (iii) any person (as such term is
used in Sections 13(d) and 13(d)(2) of the Exchange Act, who is not a beneficial
owner (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of 20% or more
of the Company's outstanding Common Stock on the date of the Agreement, shall
become the beneficial owner (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange
Act) of 20% or more of the Company's outstanding Common Stock, or (iv) during
any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such
period constituted the entire Board of Directors shall cease for any reason to
constitute a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination for
election by the Company's stockholders, of each new director was approved by a
vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were
directors at the beginning of the period. A Change of Control shall not include
any sale of securities in this offering, the conversion of convertible
securities outstanding at the Effective Date, the exercise of any right to
designate a director arising under the underwriting agreement executed in
connection with this offering, or the expansion of the Board of Directors with
the consent of Mr. Forcelledo. Upon the occurrence of a "Change of Control", Mr.
Forcelledo will be entitled to receive a lump sum severance payment equal to
three times the annual salary for the previous year. Mr. Forcelledo may be
terminated "for cause" which includes theft or fraud and certain other acts and
in such event, in which event he will not be entitled to any severance payment.
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STOCK OPTION PLANS
1994 Employee Plan
In September 1994, the Company adopted the 1994 Employee Plan. The 1994
Employee Plan provides for the grant of options to purchase up to 750,000 shares
of the Company's Common Stock. Under the terms of the 1994 Employee Plan,
options granted thereunder may be designated as options which qualify for
incentive stock option treatment ("ISOs") under Section 422A of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or options which do not so
qualify ("NSOs"). As of December 31, 1998, the Company had reserved 594,826
shares for outstanding options under the 1994 Employee Plan. None of the
outstanding options have an exercise period exceeding five years.
The 1994 Employee Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee which
has the discretion to determine the eligible employees to whom options will be
granted, the exercise period, exercise price and vesting schedule of each
option, the number of shares subject to each option, and whether an option will
be an ISOs or NSOs. The Compensation Committee has full authority to interpret
the Plan and to establish and amend rules and regulations relating thereto. The
Compensation Committee or the full Board of Directors may also grant bonuses or
authorize loans to or guarantee loans obtained by an optionee to enable such
optionee to pay any taxes that may arise in connection with the exercise or
cancellation of an option.
Under the 1994 Employee Plan, and in order to qualify as an ISO under the
Code, the exercise price of an option designated as an ISO shall not be less
than the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date the option is
granted. However, in the event an option designated as an ISO is granted to a
ten percent stockholder (as defined in the 1994 Employee Plan) such exercise
price shall be at least 110% of such fair market value. Exercise prices of NSOs
options may be less than such fair market value but in no event shall the
exercise price of NSOs be less than 85% of the fair market price on the date of
grant. The aggregate fair market value of shares subject to options granted to a
participant which are designated as ISOs which become exercisable in any
calendar year, shall not exceed $100,000. The "fair market value" of a share of
Common Stock will be (i) the closing price if the Common Stock is traded on a
national securities exchange, or (ii) the closing Nasdaq SmallCap Market bid
price, or (iii) if the Company's Common Stock is not quoted on the Nasdaq
SmallCap Market, as reported by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc., or a market
maker of the Company's Common Stock, or (iv) if the Common Stock is not quoted
by any of the above, by the Board of Directors acting in good faith.
Unless sooner terminated, the Plan will expire in September 2004.
Director Plan
In December 1997, the Board of Directors adopted the Director Plan which
was approved by a majority of the Company's stockholders on December 31, 1997.
The Director Plan provides for issuance of a maximum of 100,000 shares of Common
Stock upon the exercise of stock options granted under the Director Plan.
Options may be granted under the Director Plan until July 2007 to (i)
non-executive directors as defined (ii) members of any advisory board
established by the Company who are not full-time employees of the Company or any
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of its subsidiaries and (iii) consultants. The Director Plan provides that each
non-executive director will automatically be granted an option to purchase
10,000 shares of Common Stock, upon joining the Board of Directors, and on each
October 1st thereafter, provided such person has served as a director for the 12
months immediately prior to such October 1st. Similarly, each eligible member of
an advisory board has received, upon joining the advisory board, and on each
October 1st thereafter, an option to purchase 1,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, providing such person has served as a member of the advisory board
for the previous 12 month period. The Company has not established any advisory
board and has no present plans to create any advisory board. The Company has no
plans to issue options under the Director Plan to consultants at this time.
The exercise price for options granted under the Director Plan is 100% of
the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. The "fair market
value" will be the (i) the closing price of a share of Common Stock if the
Common Stock is traded on a national securities exchange or (ii) the closing bid
price as reported by the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, or (iii) if the Company's
Common Stock is not quoted on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, as reported by the
National Quotation Bureau, Inc., or a market maker of the Company's Common
Stock, or (iv) if the Common Stock is not listed on or quoted by any of the
above by the Board of Directors acting in good faith. Until otherwise provided
in the Director Plan the exercise price of options granted under the Director
Plan must be paid at the time of exercise, either in cash, by delivery of shares
of Common Stock of the Company or by a combination of each. The term of each
option commences on the date it is granted and unless terminated sooner as
provided in the Director Plan, expires five years from the date of grant. The
Director Plan will be administered by the Compensation Committee. The Committee
has no discretion to determine which non-executive director or advisory board
member will receive options or the number of shares subject to the option, the
term of the option or the exercisability of the option. However, the Committee
will make all determinations of the interpretation of the Director Plan. Options
granted under the Director Plan are not qualified for incentive stock option
treatment.
As of December 31, 1998, 30,000 options have been granted under the
Director Plan to the three non-employee directors with an exercise price of
$5.00 per share. The Director Plan will expire in December 2007.
Item 11.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information, as of the date hereof with
respect to the Company's Common Stock owned by each person known to the Company
to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the Company's
Common Stock, each director, the named executive officer, and all other
executive officers and directors as a group. As of the March 24, 1999 there were
4,776,693 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND
NATURE OF PERCENTAGE
BENEFICIAL AS OF MARCH 24,
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER POSITION WITH COMPANY(1) OWNERSHIP (2) 1999(3)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Jack Forcelledo(4) Chairman of the Board, 1,383,971 28.9%
President, Chief
Executive Officer
James T. Harnett(7) Vice-President 53,481 1.1%
Arthur Dale Baker(8) Vice-President 53,482 1.1%
Kenneth Teasdale(5) Chief Financial Officer 20,000 *
Elizabeth Forcelledo(4) Director 1,169,318 24.5%
John T. Botti(9) Director 10,000 *
c/o Bitwise Designs, Inc.
Technology Center
Schenectady, NY 12306
Michael Katz(9) Director 10,000 *
One San Rafael Avenue
Tiburon, CA 94920
Sercap Holdings LLC(6) 226,667 4.7%
c/o 3535 Piedmont Road N.E.
Suite 440
Atlanta, GA 30305
All Officers and Directors as a Group
(7 persons)(3)(4)(5)(7)(8)(9) 1,540,934 32.3%
<FN>
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* denotes less than 1%
(1) Unless indicated, all addresses are c/o the Company at 9255 Doheny Road,
Suite 2705, Los Angeles CA 90069.
(2) Each person listed has sole voting and investment power over the shares
listed as beneficially owned unless otherwise indicated.
(3) Includes issuance of the Conversion Shares, Bridge Shares and 1997 Loan
Shares.
(4) Includes (i) 1,159,318 shares of Common Stock owned jointly by Mr.
Forcelledo and Mrs. Forcelledo; (ii) options to purchase 10,000 shares issued to
Mrs. Forcelledo under the Director Plan; (iii) five year options to purchase
64,653 shares with an exercise price of $3.37 per share which were granted in
April 1994 and (iv) 150,000 vested five year options with an exercise price
equal to $5.00. Does not include 150,000 nonvested options as with an exercise
price equal to $5.00.
(5) Mr. Teasdale received five year options to purchase 20,000 shares of Common
Stock at an exercise price equal $5.00.
(6) Sercap Holdings LLC has 226,667 shares of Common Stock under the terms of
the 1997 Loan. Does not include shares owned by Mr. Lawrence Stumbaugh, a
controlling person of Holdings LLC. Mr. Lawrence Stumbaugh has 6,666 Conversion
Shares. Mr. Stumbaugh also owns 3,333 1996 Warrants which have an exercise price
equal to $3.75.
(7) Includes options to purchase 50,510 shares.
(8) Includes options to purchase 44,568 shares.
(9) Includes options to purchase 10,000 shares.
</FN>
</TABLE>
Item 12.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In March 1994, in connection with the founding of the Company, the
Company issued 2,351,158 shares of Common Stock to Jack Forcelledo, the
Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Elizabeth
Forcelledo, his wife. During 1994, Mr. Forcelledo sold or gifted an aggregate of
591,840 shares to certain individuals including 178,271 shares of Common Stock
transferred to Anthony Forcelledo, a former director of the Company and the
brother of Jack Forcelledo, and 178,271 shares of Common Stock transferred to
Victoria and Walter Nelson. Victoria Nelson is the sister of Elizabeth
Forcelledo, a director of the Company. The foregoing shares were issued to Mr.
Jack Forcelledo for nominal consideration.
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In March 1995, April 1995 and March 1996 the Company received an
aggregate of $148,000 principal amount loans from Jack Forcelledo and his
spouse, Elizabeth Forcelledo. The loans bore interest at 12% per annum. Prior to
June 30, 1997, the loans had been repaid in full. In 1998, an additional loan
was received by the Company from Mr. Forcelledo in the amount of $33,557 and was
still outstanding at December 31, 1998.
From December 1994 through May 1995 the Company received loans in the
total principal amount of $125,000 from Mr. Virgil Wenger, a former officer and
director of the Company. The loans bore interest at 12% per annum and were due
upon demand. The Company used a portion of the proceeds from its initial public
offering to repay the loans in full. In connection with the making of these
loans to the Company, Mr. Wenger received an aggregate of 18,570 five year
options at an exercise price of $3.37 per share. The options were granted as of
the date of the loans.
The Company has received loans from Mr. Anthony Forcelledo in the
aggregate principal amount of $60,000 in the last three years. The loans bear
interest at 12% per annum and are payable upon demand. At December 31, 1998 the
total amount of principal and interest due Mr. Anthony Forcelledo was
approximately $9,000. In the making of these loans to the Company, Mr.
Forcelledo received an aggregate of 7,874 five year options at an exercise price
of $3.37 per share. The options were granted as of the date of the loans.
In October 1997 the Company received the 1997 Loan in the principal
amount of $1,000,000 from Sercap Holdings LLC of which Mr. Lawrence Stumbaugh is
a principal and officer. The terms of the agreements governing the 1997 Loan
provided that Sercap Holdings LLC had the right to have a designee on the Board
of Directors of the Company. Mr. Stumbaugh was appointed to the Board of
Directors in October 1997 and resigned in March 1998. The 1997 Loan was
represented by two notes of $400,000 principal amount and of $600,000 principal
amount, respectively. The 1997 Loan bore interest at 12% per annum. Upon the
closing of the Company's initial public offering, $400,000 of the 1997 loan was
converted into equity and $600,000 was paid in full.
During 1994 the Company utilized the services of Anthony Forcelledo for
which it had accrued an expense of $31,000. The accrued expense was paid in
fiscal 1997. In addition, the Company is currently utilizing the services of Mr.
Forcelledo as a Selling Consultant in which he is paid a monthly sum of $5,000.
Additionally, since 1994 the Company has utilized the services of Mrs. Nelson as
a consultant. This individual provides sales and marketing services to the
Company. Mrs. Nelson was paid $31,000 and $30,000 for her services during fiscal
1997 and 1998, respectively.
Except as provided herein, the Company has not entered into any
material transactions or series of similar transactions with any director,
executive officer, any shareholder owning 5% or more of the Company's Common
Stock or any affiliates of any of the foregoing. It is the Company's policy that
all transactions in which an officer, director, a 5% shareholder or affiliate
has a personal interest (i) will be approved by the majority of independent and
disinterested directors and (ii) must be on terms no less favorable to the
Company that could be obtained in arms-length negotiation with non-affiliated
parties.
For information concerning employment agreements with, and compensation
of, the Company's executive officers and directors, see "Management --
Employment Agreements."
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CERTAIN CHARTER, BYLAW AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS
The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
contains certain provisions that could discourage potential takeover attempts
and make more difficult attempts by stockholders to change management. The
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides for a classified
Board of Directors consisting of three classes (Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3) as
nearly equal in size as practicable. Each class holds office until the third
annual meeting for election of directors following the election of such class;
provided, however, that the initial terms of the directors in the first, second
and third classes of the Board of Directors will expire in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
provides that no director may be removed with or without cause by the vote of
less than 66 2/3% of the total outstanding voting power of the securities of the
Company which are then entitled to vote in the election of directors. The
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation permits the Board of Directors
to create new directorships and the Company's Bylaws permit the Board of
Directors to elect new directors to serve the full terms of the class of
directors in which the new directorship was created. The Bylaws also provide
that the Board of Directors (or its remaining members, even if less than a
quorum) is empowered to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors occurring for
any reason for the remainder of the term of the class of directors in which the
vacancy occurred. A vote of not less than 66 2/3% of the total outstanding
voting power of the securities of the Company which are then entitled to vote in
the election of directors is required to amend the foregoing provisions of the
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF DELAWARE LAW
Certain provisions in the Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, the Bylaws and the DGCL could have the effect of delaying,
deferring or preventing changes in control of the Company.
The Company is a Delaware corporation and is subject to Section 203 of
the DGCL. In general, Section 203 prevents an "interested stockholder" (defined
generally as a person owning 15% or more of the Company's outstanding voting
stock) from engaging in a "business combination" (as defined in Section 203)
with the Company for three years following the date that person became an
interested stockholder unless: (i) before that person became an interested
stockholder, the Board of Directors approved the transaction in which the
interested stockholder became an interested stockholder or approved the business
combination; (ii) upon completion of the transaction that resulted in the
interested stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested
stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the Company outstanding at
the time the transaction commenced (excluding stock held by directors who are
also officers of the Company and by employee stock plans that do not provide
employees with the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject
to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer); or (iii) on or
following the date on which that person became an interested stockholder, the
business combination is approved by the Company's Board and authorized at a
meeting of stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least
66-2/3% of the outstanding voting stock of the Company not owned by the
interested stockholder.
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Under Section 203 of the DGCL, these restrictions also do not apply to
certain business combinations proposed by an interested stockholder following
the announcement or notification of one of certain extraordinary transactions
involving the Company and a person who was not an interested stockholder during
the previous three years or who became an interested stockholder with the
approval of a majority of the Company's directors, if that extraordinary
transaction is approved or not opposed by a majority of the directors (but not
less than one) who were directors before any person became an interested
stockholder in the previous three years or who were recommended for election or
elected to succeed such directors by a majority of such directors then in
office.
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Article Eight of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation provides that, to the full extent permitted by the DGCL, directors
shall not be personally liable to the Company or its stockholders for damages
for breach of any duty owed to the Company or its stockholders.
The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the
Company provide that the Company shall, to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law, as amended from time to time, indemnify all directors of the
Company, as well as any officers or employees of the Company to whom the Company
has agreed to grant indemnification.
The Company currently has directors' and officers' liability insurance
which is intended to provide the Company's Directors and officers protection
from personal liability in addition to the protection provided by the Company's
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws as described above.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been
advised that in the opinion of the Commission, such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore,
unenforceable.
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ITEM 13.
EXHIBITS, LIST AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation SB
Those exhibits with a * have been filed herewith. Those exhibits without an *
have previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are
incorporated by reference herein.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
<S> <C>
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
3.2 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Registrant [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
3.3 Bylaws [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
3.4 Amended and Restated Bylaws [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.2 Form of Underwriter's Warrant issued to Auerbach, Pollak & Richardson, Inc. [Filed as exhibit
to the Company's registration statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.3 Form of 1996 Warrant issuable to holders of 12% Debentures [Filed as exhibit to the Company's
registration statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.4 Form of 12% Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal
amount of $1,775,000 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.5 Form of 12% Bridge Note in the aggregate principal amount of
$700,000 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.6 Form of $400,000 principal amount Note dated October 24,
1997 in favor of Sercap Holdings LLC. [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement
on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.7 Form of $600,000 principal amount Note dated October 24,
1997 in favor of Sercap Holdings LLC. [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement
on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.8 Form of $100,000 principal amount Loan
Agreement dated September 22, 1997 between
Jack Forcelledo and David Field. [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.9 Form of Agent Warrants issued to Auerbach, Pollak &
Richardson Inc., in June 1994 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.10 Form of Waiver Letter to holders of 12% Debentures extending
maturity date to April 30, 1998 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
4.11 Form of Lock-In Agreement between the Company and Jack and
Elizabeth Forcelledo [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.1 Lease agreement for principal offices located at 9255 Doheny
Road Suite 2705 Los Angeles California 90069. [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration
statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.2 Lucky Yeh Distribution Agreement [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.3 Consarino Royalty Agreement, entered into in March 1995. [Filed as exhibit to the Company's
registration statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.4 Franco Rosso Consulting Agreement dated as of March 25, 1995
and Royalty Agreement among the Company, Franco Rosso,
Ettore Carenini and Guisseppe Rosso dated March 25, 1995 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's
registration statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.5 Kimmel Royalty Agreement [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.6 Form of Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997
between the Company and Jack Forcelledo [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration
statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.7 1994 Employee Stock Option Plan [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.8 1997 Non-Executive Director Option Plan [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration
statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.9 Restated Royalty Agreement dated August 7, 1992 by and
between Jack Forcelledo, Elizabeth Forcelledo and the
Company [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on form
SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.10 Form of Employment Agreement dated August 18, 1997 between
the Company and Kenneth Teasdale [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.11 Reinstatement of FMG Royalty Agreement dated March 20, 1995
between the Company and Jack and Beth Forcelledo [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration
statement on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.12 Form of Registration Rights Agreement among
the Company and the holders of 12%
Debentures dated as of September 1996 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement
on form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
10.13 RollerBall Skate Agreement between
Forcelledo Marketing Group and Guisseppe
Rosso entered into in August 1992 [Filed as exhibit to the Company's registration statement on
form SB-2, registration number 333-33567]
21. Subsidiaries. None
27* Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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Rollerball International Inc.
Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998
Contents
Report of Independent Auditors..............................................F-1
Audited Financial Statements
Balance Sheets..............................................................F-2
Statements of Operations....................................................F-3
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)................................F-4
Statements of Cash Flows....................................................F-5
Notes to Financial Statements...............................................F-6
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Report of Independent Auditors
To the Board of Directors
Rollerball International Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Rollerball International Inc.
as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of operations,
stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the two years in the
period ended December 31, 1998. 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.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Rollerball International Inc.
at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the two years in the period ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 3, 1999
F-1
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Rollerball International Inc.
Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
1997 1998
--------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,208 $ 132,099
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$50,000 in 1998 43,508 212,770
Inventory 479,518 1,468,022
Debt issuance costs 623,885 3,125
Prepaid expenses 126,387 165,759
--------------------------------
Total current assets 1,617,506 1,981,775
Deferred stock offering costs 234,594 -
Property and equipment, net 435,292 382,958
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
of $61,035 (1997) and $102,485 (1998) 510,464 557,760
--------------------------------
Total assets $2,797,856 $ 2,922,493
================================
Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 393,655 $ 681,478
Accrued expenses 973,231 460,804
Notes payable to stockholders 250,000 57,000
Advances from stockholders 20,659 49,129
Debt 3,475,000 100,000
--------------------------------
Total current liabilities 5,112,545 1,348,411
Note payable 100,000 -
Commitments
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Preferred stock - $.10 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock - $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 2,683,568
shares issued and outstanding
(1997), and 4,756,693 (1998) 2,684 4,757
Additional paid-in capital 2,718,152 10,034,341
Accumulated deficit (5,135,525) (8,465,016)
--------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (2,414,689) 1,574,082
--------------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $2,797,856 $ 2,922,493
================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-2
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Rollerball International Inc.
Statements of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended
December 31
1997 1998
-----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 2,022,692 $1,562,664
Cost of sales 1,343,274 1,049,712
-----------------------------------
Gross profit 679,418 512,952
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing 1,229,943 1,485,811
General and administrative 1,176,073 1,565,376
-----------------------------------
Total operating expenses 2,406,016 3,051,187
-----------------------------------
Loss from operations (1,726,598) (2,538,235)
Interest expense 1,417,841 790,456
-----------------------------------
Loss before provision for income taxes (3,144,439) (3,328,691)
Provision for income taxes (Note 6) 800 800
===================================
Net loss $(3,145,239) $(3,329,491)
===================================
Net loss per common share (basic and diluted) $ (0.97) $ (0.76)
===================================
Weighted average common shares outstanding 3,238,635 4,398,210
===================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-3
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Rollerball International Inc.
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional Total
-------------------------- Paid-In Accumulated Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity (Deficit)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1996 2,391,176 $ 2,391 $ 1,076,285 $(1,990,286) $ (911,610)
Exercised of warrants 152,392 153 242,007 - 242,160
Stock granted for debt issue costs 140,000 140 1,399,860 - 1,400,000
Net loss for the year ended
December 31, 1997 - - - (3,145,239) (3,145,239)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1997 2,683,568 2,684 2,718,152 (5,135,525) (2,414,689)
Exercised of warrants 82,127 82 137,901 - 137,983
Net proceeds from issuance of
stock 1,250,000 1,250 5,215,529 - 5,216,779
Debt converted to common shares 740,998 741 1,856,759 - 1,857,500
Capital contribution from officer - - 106,000 - 106,000
Net loss for the year ended
December 31, 1998 - - - (3,329,491) (3,329,491)
=========================================================================
Balance at December 31, 1998 4,756,693 $ 4,757 $10,034,341 $(8,465,016) $ 1,574,082
=========================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-4
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Rollerball International Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended
December 31
1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (3,145,239) $ (3,329,491)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts - 50,000
Depreciation and amortization 143,392 181,309
Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,088,995 620,760
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (16,499) (219,262)
Inventory (11,881) (988,504)
Prepaid expenses 7,420 (39,372)
Deferred stock offering costs (159,101) -
Accounts payable 234,648 287,823
Accrued expenses 369,324 (323,927)
----------------------------------
Net cash used in operating activities (1,488,941) (3,760,664)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment (258,401) (87,525)
Increase in intangible assets (180,063) (88,746)
----------------------------------
Net cash used in investment activities (438,464) (176,271)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock - 5,051,373
Payments on debt - (1,300,000)
Proceeds from debt 1,700,000 -
Proceeds from notes and loans payable to stockholders 90,000 (193,000)
Proceeds from loan to stockholders - 33,970
Payments on loans to stockholders (8,214) (5,500)
Debt issuance costs (147,000) -
Exercise of warrants 242,160 137,983
----------------------------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,876,946 3,724,826
----------------------------------
Decrease in cash (50,459) (212,109)
Cash at beginning of period 394,667 344,208
==================================
Cash at end of period $ 344,208 $ 132,099
==================================
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 181,538 $ 275,476
Income taxes 800 800
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-5
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1997 and 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Rollerball International Inc. (the "Company") develops, manufactures,
distributes and markets inline skates, and related accessories under the
Rollerball trademark throughout Europe, Asia and North America through
independent sales representatives and distributors. The Company was incorporated
in Delaware on March 7, 1994.
On April 1, 1998, the Company completed an initial public offering (the
"Offering") of 1,250,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00. The net
proceeds to the Company, net of underwriting discount and commissions and
offering expenses, were $5,051,373. In addition the principal
stockholder/officer surrendered for cancellation 600,000 shares of common stock
of the Company on the effective date of the Registration Statement.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales to customers upon shipment.
The Company provides a warranty of its products against defects for a specified
period and has policies permitting customers to return products under certain
circumstances. In addition, certain of the Company's distributors and agents are
entitled to rebates upon attaining specified sales levels. Provision is made on
the sale date for the estimated amount of product returns and rebates that may
occur under these programs. Amounts related to warranty, returns and rebates
have not been significant.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
The Company makes periodic evaluation of the credit worthiness of its customers
and generally does not require collateral. Credit losses relating to the
Company's customers, mainly mass merchant retailers, have consistently been
within management's expectations and are provided for in the financial
statements.
The Company operates predominantly within one industry segment where certain
customers represent a significant portion of the Company's business. During the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, approximately 82% and 56%, respectively,
of the Company's sales were made to three customers.
F-6
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS (CONTINUED)
The Company's products are primarily sourced through independent purchasing
agents from suppliers located in Taiwan, the People's Republic of China and
Thailand. The Company negotiates the cost of its products directly with its
suppliers in United States Dollars and its purchases are primarily effected
through letters of credit in United States Dollars. As a result, exchange rate
fluctuations could have an effect upon the Company's ability to negotiate
favorable price terms with suppliers, which may adversely effect the cost of
goods sold and the resultant gross margins for the Company's products. Certain
components of the Company's products are maintained at manufacturers' plants
located in foreign countries, which could subject the Company to a risk of loss
in the event of a dispute.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORY
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or
market and consist principally of finished goods.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets which
range between five and seven years.
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
Costs associated with the issuance of the debt are being amortized by the
interest method over the term of the debt.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets include $209,615 and $202,706 at December 31, 1997 and 1998,
respectively, in costs incurred for trademark and $358,434 and $336,603 at
December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively, related to patents, which are both
being amortized using the straight-line method over 15 years.
F-7
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based awards to employees using the intrinsic
value method as prescribed by Accounting Principle Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees."
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109").
Under SFAS No. 109, deferred income taxes are recognized using the asset and
liability method by applying income tax rates to cumulative temporary
differences based on when and how they are expected to affect the tax return.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for income tax rate changes.
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Net loss per common share has been computed based on the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the period, including common stock equivalents
resulting from dilutive stock options (none), the 12% Subordinated Convertible
Debentures ("12% Debentures") that automatically converted upon the closing of
the Offering (using the as if converted method from the date of issuance), and
the shares issued to holders of the Bridge Notes and 1997 Loan Shares, all
issued on closing of the Offering. Pursuant to Securities and Exchange
Commission Staff Accounting Bulletins, common stock equivalents issued during
the 12-month period prior to the initial public offering are included in the
calculation as if they were outstanding for all periods (using the treasury
stock method at the assumed public offering price).
In February 1997 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Accounting for Earnings Per Share"
("SFAS 128"), which was effective for the Company in fiscal 1997. The impact of
SFAS No. 128 was not material.
F-8
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
USE OF ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense, including costs
related to trade shows, amounted to $283,114 and $388,082 for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $159,235
and $25,557 for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following:
December 31
1997 1998
------------------------------------
Office and trade show equipment $ 134,043 $ 181,473
Molds and tooling 485,474 522,819
Machinery and equipment 59,748 62,498
------------------------------------
679,265 766,790
Less accumulated depreciation 243,973 383,832
====================================
$ 435,292 $ 382,958
====================================
F-9
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
December 31
1997 1998
-------------------------------------
Accrued officer salaries $231,800 $ 61,197
Accrued consulting fees 345,606 224,279
Accrued interest 189,078 10,328
Other accruals 206,747 165,000
=====================================
$973,231 $460,804
=====================================
4. NOTES PAYABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Notes payable to stockholders consists of the following:
December 31
1997 1998
---------------------------------
Unsecured notes payable bearing interest
at 12% per annum, due on demand. $168,000 $ -
Unsecured convertible note payable bearing
interest at 12% per annum, due on
demand and convertible into common
stock at $3.37 per share. 7,000 7,000
Unsecured convertible notes payable
bearing interest at 12% per annum, due
on demand and convertible into common
stock at $5.05 per share. 75,000 50,000
---------------------------------
$250,000 $ 57,000
=================================
In connection with the $168,000 in unsecured notes payable to stockholders, the
Company provided the stockholders with warrants to purchase an additional 24,958
shares of common stock at $3.37 per share. The warrants do not expire during the
period of indebtedness. The notes were paid off in 1998 from proceeds of the
offering. No warrants have been exercised as of December 31, 1998.
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. NOTES PAYABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
The unsecured convertible notes payable to stockholders are convertible into
shares of common stock at $3.37 per share and $5.05 per share, respectively, at
the stockholder's discretion.
The fair market values of the Company's unsecured notes payable to stockholders
are estimated to be the same as the amounts reported for such notes in the
Company's balance sheet.
5. DEBT
Debt consists of the following:
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December 31
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12% Bridge Notes 700,000 -
Sercap Holdings LLC 12% Notes 1,000,000 -
12% unsecured note payable 100,000 100,000
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3,575,000 100,000
Less current portion (3,475,000) (100,000)
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During the period August 1996 to September 1996 ("1996 Private Offering"), the
Company sold 12% Debentures in a principal amount of $1,775,000. The 12%
Debentures automatically converted into common stock in connection with the
Offering at a per share conversion price equal to 75% of the initial public
offering price. The 12% Debentures bore interest at 12% payable quarterly and
were due on October 31, 1997. Based upon the initial offering price of $5.00 per
share, the 12% Debentures converted into 495,873 shares of common shares. The
holders of the 12% Debentures also received a warrant to purchase one share of
common stock for every two shares received upon conversion of the 12%
Debentures, an aggregate of 247,936 warrants. The warrants are exercisable for
three years from issuance at an exercise price equal to 100% of the per share
offering price. Debt issue costs associated with the 12% Debentures were
$199,000 and have been amortized over the term of the note. Such was fully
amortized at December 31, 1997.
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. DEBT (CONTINUED)
From March 1997 through June 1997, the Company sold $700,000 of the Company's
12% Bridge Notes ("Bridge Notes"). The Bridge Notes were due and payable upon
the earlier of October 31, 1997 or five days after the consummation of the
initial public offering. The Bridge Notes were junior unsecured obligations of
the Company. Holders were also entitled to receive at the closing of the initial
public offering such number of shares of the Company's common stock as shall
equal the principal amount of the Bridge Notes divided by the initial public
offering price of the shares or at a price of $5.00 per share in the event there
was no initial public offering by October 31, 1997. The value of these shares,
$700,000, was amortized as debt issue costs over the term of the debt. Holders
of the Bridge Notes were deemed to have received 140,000 shares of common stock
effective November 1, 1997. Debt issue costs associated with the Bridge Notes
were $777,000, including the shares of common stock to be received, and were
amortized over the term of the notes with entire amount being amortized in the
year ended December 31, 1997.
In September 1997, the Company obtained an unsecured $100,000 loan from an
individual. The loan bears interest at 12%, and is due January 31, 1999. In
addition the principal stockholder/officer granted the individual the right to
receive shares of common stock equal to the principal amount of the note divided
by the initial public offering price. Such shares will come from the principal
officer/stockholder.
In October 1997, the Company received a loan from Sercap Holdings LLC
("Sercap"), a company controlled by a holder of 12% Debentures, in the principal
amount of $1,000,000. Sercap also was entitled to receive such number of shares
of common stock as equal to $600,000 principal amount of the loan divided by the
initial public offering price of the shares in the Offering. The loan was
divided into two separate notes, one of which, in the principal amount of
$600,000 was a term note bearing interest at 12% per annum and payable upon the
earlier of the closing of the Offering or December 31, 1998. The second portion
of the loan was represented by a convertible note in the principal amount of
$400,000 which automatically converted into shares of common stock upon closing
of the Offering at a price per share equal to 75% of the initial offering price.
Sercap also received the right to nominate one person to the Board of Directors
of the Company. The proceeds of the loan were utilized by the Company to pay
expenses of the Offering, inventory purchases and working capital. With an
initial offering price of $5.00 per share, 226,667 shares of common stock were
issued in accordance with the October 1997 Loan.
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
6. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes reflected in the statements of operations for all
periods represents the minimum state taxes due as there is no federal or state
taxable income as a result of operating losses incurred by the Company. At
December 31, 1998, the Company has approximately $8,189,000 and $4,581,000 in
federal and state operating loss carryovers expiring through 2017 available to
offset future taxable income. Certain ownership changes in the Company could
result in an annual limitation on the utilization of these operating loss
carryforwards. No benefit for these operating loss carryforwards has been
recorded in the accompanying financial statements as their realizability is not
assured.
Significant components of the Company's deferred tax liabilities and assets are
as follows:
December 31
1997 1998
-------------------------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization $ (41,711) $ (52,968)
-------------------------------
Total deferred tax liabilities (41,711) (52,968)
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses 589,754 126,066
Pre-incorporation expenses 77,889 66,380
Net operating losses 1,368,043 3,457,100
-------------------------------
Total deferred assets 2,035,686 3,649,546
Valuation allowance (1,993,975) (3,596,578)
-------------------------------
Net deferred tax assets 41,711 52,968
-------------------------------
Total deferred taxes $ - $ -
===============================
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has advances from stockholders that are noninterest bearing and are
due on demand.
The principal stockholder and officer of the Company had a royalty agreement
which provides for payment by the Company of a royalty fee of 3% of the net
sales which are not based on a letter of credit and 1.8% of the net sales which
are based on letters of credit. The royalty agreement was terminated (effective
January 1, 1997) upon the entering into of an employment agreement (Note 8). No
royalty expense was due in 1997 or 1998 given this termination.
Since 1994 the Company has utilized the services of a related party of the
principal stockolder/chief executive officer. The individual was paid $31,000
(1997) and $30,000 (1998) related to marketing services provided to the Company.
8. COMMITMENTS
LEASE
The Company leases its office space, warehouse space, and sales office on a
month-to-month basis, including utilities. The aggregate monthly rent was $9,250
at December 31, 1997 and $10,250 at December 31, 1998. Rent expense for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $109,615 and $112,186, respectively.
ROYALTY AGREEMENTS
In addition to the royalty agreement with the principal shareholder and officer,
the Company has entered into royalty agreements with two individuals which
require the Company to pay royalties based on a certain percentage of net sales
less certain deductions as defined. The royalties to one individual are based on
0.5% of net sales, except for sales based on a letter of credit, for which the
royalty percentage is 0.3% of net sales. The royalties to the other individual
are based on 1% of net sales except for sales based on a letter of credit, for
which the royalty percentage is 0.6% of net sales. This agreement will be
reduced by 50% effective January 1, 1999. One of the agreements limits the
royalty payment to $350,000 for any fiscal year. In addition, the Company has an
agreement with the originator of the Radial Skateball Technology which provides
for a monthly consulting fee of $4,000 per month through March 24, 2002 and a
royalty based
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED)
ROYALTY AGREEMENTS (CONTINUED)
on 2.5% of cost of goods sold after certain deductions including expenses for
patents and trademarks. Royalty expense for the years ended December 31, 1997
and 1998 was $10,446 and $29,308, respectively. All royalty agreements provide
for payment of royalties in perpetuity.
OFFICER COMPENSATION
The Company entered into a four-year employment agreement with the principal
stockholder/officer providing for a base compensation of $160,000 for fiscal
1997 with annual increases up to a base salary of $235,000 in the year 2000. In
addition, the principal stockholder/officer will be entitled to bonus payments
commencing in 1998 of 7% of net income plus 10% of any amount above $750,000.
For 1999 and 2000 the bonus will be calculated based on net income of $1,650,000
and $2,400,000, respectively, with the principal stockholder/officer entitled to
7% of the base net income and 10% of any amount above the base. The royalty
agreement with the principal stockholder/officer was terminated upon entering
into the employment agreement. During 1998 and in connection with the offering,
the principal stockholder/officer waived payment of $106,000 of accrued salary.
Such amount has been reflected as a capital contribution.
LITIGATION
The Company received correspondence from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ("MGM"), a motion
picture entity which alleged that the Company's use of the name "Rollerball"
infringed upon MGM's alleged trademark rights to the name "Rollerball" which was
the name of a 1975 film produced by MGM. The Company was granted a United States
trademark for the Rollerball name in 1995 with respect to, among other things,
in-line skates and related products. Based upon advice of counsel, the Company
does not believe that MGM has any such rights to the name and intends to
vigorously defend itself against MGM's allegations. Although neither party has
commenced litigation in this matter, there can be no assurance that this dispute
will not result in litigation. In the event that litigation results, the Company
can be expected to incur significant costs to defend itself. Based upon advice
of counsel, the Company believes that it has strong and meritorious defenses to
the claims of MGM.
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<PAGE>
Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In a private offering during the period May 1994 to June 1994 ("1994 Private
Offering"), the Company sold 1023.75 units of its securities, each unit
consisting of 618 shares of common stock and 206 common stock purchase warrants.
Cash proceeds were $813,756, net of the related costs of $107,619. The warrants
entitled the holders to purchase one share of common stock for an exercise price
of $1.68 per share. As part of the private placement, the underwriter received
82,127 warrants to purchase common stock at $1.68 per share as part of its fee.
At December 31, 1997 and 1998, 82,127 and 0 warrants were outstanding in
connection with this private placement. In 1997 warrants issued in connection
with the 1994 Private Offering were exercised and 152,392 shares were issued and
the remaining warrants expired. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $242,000 from the exercise of these warrants. In 1998, the
underwriter warrants issued in connection with the 1994 Private Offering were
exercised and 82,127 shares were issued. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $138,000 from the exercise of these warrants.
In September 1994, the Company adopted the 1994 Employee Plan which provides for
the grant of options to purchase 750,000 shares of the Company's common stock at
not less than fair value for incentive stock options ("ISOs"). A total of
244,826 were granted in 1994 and 1995 and all such options vested immediately on
the date of grant. During 1998 an additional 350,000 options were granted
pursuant to the Plan. The 1998 grants were granted at fair market value and vest
over four years. No options have been exercised as of December 31, 1998. A total
of 155,174 shares remain available for grant pursuant to the 1994 Employee Plan.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by
Statement 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its
employee stock options under the fair value method of that Statement. The fair
value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for 1997
and 1998: weighted- average risk-free interest rates of 6%; dividend yields of
0%; weighted-average volatility factors of the expected market price of the
Company's common stock of 0.35; and a weighted average expected life of the
option of 5 years.
This option valuation model requires input of highly subjective assumptions.
Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly
different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective
input assumptions can materially
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing model does
not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its
employee stock options.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options
is amortized to expense over the option's vesting period. The Company's pro
forma net loss for the year ended December 31, 1998 is $3,969,363. Pro forma net
loss per share is $(0.90).
The effects of applying Statement 123 in this pro forma disclosure may not be
indicative of future amounts. Additional awards in future years are anticipated.
A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information
follows:
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<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997 December 31, 1998
---------------------------------------------------------
Weighted Weighted
Average Average
Options Exercise Price Options Exercise Price
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year 244,826 $4.21 244,826 $4.21
Granted - - 350,000 5.00
Exercised - - - -
Canceled - - - -
=========================================================
Outstanding at end of year 244,826 $4.21 594,826 $4.42
=========================================================
Exercisable at end of year 244,826 $4.21 594,826 $4.42
=========================================================
Weighted average fair value of options
granted during the year $ 0 $3.91
================== =================
</TABLE>
Exercise prices for options outstanding as of December 31, 1998 ranged from
$3.37 to $5.05. The weighted average remaining contractual life of those options
is 5 years.
In July 1997, the Board of Directors adopted the Non-Executive Director Stock
Option Plan (the "Director Plan") which was approved by the Company's
stockholders at the same time. The Director Plan provides for issuance of a
maximum of 200,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options
granted under the Director Plan. Options may be granted under the Director Plan
until July 2007 to (i) non-executive
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Rollerball International Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
directors as defined, (ii) members of any advisory board established by the
Company who are not full-time employees of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, and (iii) consultants. The exercise price for options granted
pursuant to the Director Plan shall be at 100% of fair value. No options have
been granted under the Director Plan.
10. GEOGRAPHIC DATA
Export sales by geographic location are as follows:
Year ended
December 31
1997 1998
----------------------------------
United States $1,497,151 $1,410,999
Europe 525,541 151,665
==================================
Total net sales $2,022,692 $1,562,664
==================================
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized the 31st day of March,
1999.
ROLLERBALL INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: /s/ JACK FORCELLEDO
Jack Forcelledo, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive
Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
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 Title Date
Elizabeth Forcelledo Director 3/31/99
John T. Botti Director 3/31/99
Michael Katz Director 3/31/99
Jack Forcelledo Chief Executive Officer 3/31/99
Ken Teasdale Chief Financial Officer 3/31/99
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