UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K-SB
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended April 26, 1997
International Cutlery, Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3796781
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
127 West 25th Street
New York, New York 10001
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 924-7300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of exchange or which registered
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Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 OTC Bulletin Board
Class A Redeemable Common Stock Purchase
Warrant OTC Bulletin Board
Class B Redeemable Common Stock Purchase
Warrant OTC Bulletin Board
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
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Class A Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrant
Class B Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrant
(Title of Class)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark is disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not 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 revenues for the year ended April 26, 1997 were $2,469,958.
As of June 30, 1997 the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the registrant (based on the NASDAQ Stock Market last sale
price of $0.15 on June 30, 1997) was $489,383.(1)
As of July 15, 1997, there were 3,939,248 shares of the registrant's common
stock outstanding.
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(1) On August 7, 1997, the Company's Common Stock, Class A Warrants and Class B
Warrants (the "Securities") were delisted from the NASDAQ SmallCap Market for
failure to meet the minimum maintenance requirements. The Company's Securities
are currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board.
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PART I.
Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company was formed to acquire existing cutlery retail outlets and to
build and operate retail cutlery gift stores and kiosks, or "mini-stores,"
primarily in malls, department stores and transportation terminals throughout
the United States. The cutlery retail stores and kiosks (collectively "retail
outlets") offer cutlery, kitchen utensils, a variety of household items, shears
and scissors, sporting knives, pocket knives, electrical shavers and related
items, as well as on-site repairs for electrical shavers and knife sharpening.
As of the close of the fiscal year, the Company operated twenty-four cutlery
retail outlets, four of which it acquired from Hoffritz for Cutlery, Inc.
("Hoffritz"). The Company's business strategy is to emphasize the development
and maintenance of its kiosk operations, while at the same time seek to open
additional retail outlets. In accordance with this strategy, the Company opened
nineteen new locations, including eleven kiosk locations, in the current year.
The Company's site location strategy is to open additional outlets on the East
Coast and then gradually expand nationally.
The Company commenced operations on December 12, 1994 after entering into
an agreement with PNC Bank, Kentucky, Inc. ("PNC") to purchase certain assets of
CW Acquisitions, Inc. ("CW Acquisitions") in addition to acquiring the leases to
four existing cutlery retail outlets from Hoffritz. In August, 1994, certain
creditors of CW Acquisitions and Hoffritz filed involuntary petitions in the
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the
"Court") pursuant to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which petitions
placed CW Acquisitions and Hoffritz into Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings
on September 28, 1994. The CW Acquisitions and Hoffritz bankruptcy proceedings
was dismissed from bankruptcy court on March 22, 1996, however, there are no
plans to reorganize these entities since there are no remaining assets. Joel L.
Silver, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, was the Chief
Executive Officer, President and a principal stockholder of CW Acquisitions and
a Director and Senior Executive Vice President of Hoffritz.
In September 1995, the company entered into an agreement with Lifetime
Hoan Corporation ("Lifetime"), the new owner of the Hoffritz name, and Alco
Capital Group, Inc. ("Alco"), the former owner of the Hoffritz name, which
provides that the Company must discontinue its use of the Hoffritz name on all
of its stores by January 31, 1996. The agreement further provides that the
Company may continue to use the Hoffritz name on all existing Hoffritz branded
merchandise until March 31, 1996. In exchange for the use of the Hoffritz name,
the Company is obligated to pay Lifetime a fee equal to one percent of the gross
sales.
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In addition, the Company is obligated to pay Lifetime a fee of two percent of
the gross sales of Hoffritz branded merchandise subsequent to January 31, 1996.
Lifetime has the option to purchase at the Company's retail selling price any
unsold Hoffritz branded inventory existing on January 31, 1996. After March 31,
1996, Alco is obligated at the Company's option to purchase at the Company's
cost any Hoffritz branded merchandise in the Company's possession. As of July
15, the Company has not exercised this option and has no plans to do so.
Furthermore, the agreement fully releases the Company from any liability to Alco
arising out of its past usage of the Hoffritz name.
In addition to traditional retail stores, the Company intends to sell its
products at kiosks. Kiosks are "mini-stores" located in common and high-traffic
areas of shopping malls, as well as in department stores and transportation
terminals, such as airports and railway stations. The kiosks are designed to
carry the Company's most popular merchandise. The Company's kiosks are display
cases arranged in a rectangular pattern designed to display the optimum amount
of the Company's products based on the available space in the shopping mall.
Eleven of the nineteen outlets opened in the current year were kiosks.
The Company's business strategy is to offer products which are functional
in purpose and distinctive in quality and design. The merchandise assortment is
carefully selected to achieve and maintain such standards. Although the Company
intends to derive a significant portion of its revenues from traditional items
such as pocket knives and kitchen cutlery, the Company seeks to offer updated
models within each category and to keep its merchandise mix varied and
up-to-date. In addition, the Company augments its traditional merchandise
offerings with a limited selection of unique gift-oriented items in order to
maintain customer interest through the attractive nature of its product
selection.
The Company's objective is to offer high quality products with exceptional
features at competitive everyday prices. The Company believes that it will be
able to develop purchasing strength and merchandising knowledge, which will
enable it to offer kitchen cutlery at prices which are lower than those charged
by competing retailers for similar products. Although the Company's strongest
selling merchandise has been in the category of cutlery and related items,
management believes it can increase its sales of non-cutlery related items such
as gifts and games, houseware, travel accessories and precision and optical
instruments, by improving the selection and quantity of such items in its retail
outlets. The Company intends to focus its pricing strategy on maximizing gross
profit dollars per item. Products will compete for selling space and location on
the basis of their gross profit dollar contribution. The Company believes
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that its product mix achieves a desirable balance between traditional items such
as pocket knives and "impulse" products, such as key chains, with a shorter
life cycle.
In December 1995, the Company completed the Offering of 1,725,000 units,
each unit consisting of one share of common stock, one class A redeemable common
stock purchase warrant and one class B redeemable common stock purchase warrant,
at $3.35 per unit. The Offering generated net proceeds of $4,527,079 after
deducting the underwriters' discounts and commissions and certain expenses of
approximately $1,251,671. The Company used the funds to expand the operations of
the Company and to open retail outlets.
The Company was incorporated in the State of Delaware on September 20,
1994. The address of the Company is 127 West 25th Street, New York, New York
10001 and its telephone number is (212) 924-7300.
Item 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company maintains its executive offices and warehouse at 127 West 25th
Street, New York, NY, subject to a lease expiring on December 31, 2000.
The Company was operating 24 retail outlets on leased premises as of the close
of the fiscal year. No additional retail outlets were opened between the close
of the year and July 15, 1997. Summary property information is as follows:
Locations Lease Expiration Date Entire Square Footage
World Trade Center June 30, 1997 609 square feet
New York, New York
Bridgewater Commons Mall August 31, 1998 875 square feet
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Adventura December 1, 1999 180 square feet
Miami Florida
South Shore Mall January 31, 2000 216 square feet
Bayshore, New York
Montgomery Mall January 31, 2000 206 square feet
Bethesda, Maryland
Willowbrook Mall February 29, 2000 875 square feet
Wayne, New Jersey
Garden State Plaza Mall February 28, 2000 192 square feet
Paramus, New Jersey
Rockaway November 25, 2001 144 square feet
Rockaway Townsquare
Danbury Fair Mall January 31, 2001 553 square feet
Danbury, Connecticut
Freehold Raceway Mall January 31, 2002 993 square feet
Freehold, New Jersey
Market Place January 31, 2002 450 square feet
Rochester, New York
Greece Ridge Center January 31, 2002 180 square feet
Rochester, New York
Wilton Mall January 31, 2002 675 square feet
Saratoga Springs, New York
Shoppington Mall January 31, 2002 440 square feet
Dewitt, New York
Great Northern Mall January 31, 2002 481 square feet
Clay, New York
Rotterdam Square January 31, 2002 650 square feet
Schenectady, New York
Irondequot Mall January 31, 2002 600 square feet
Rochester, New York
Eastview January 31, 2002 645 square feet
Victor, New York
Broadway Mall January 31, 2002 240 square feet
Hicksville, New York
Roosevelt Fields January 31, 2002 300 square feet
Garden City, New York
Connecticut Post Mall January 31, 2002 180 square feet
Milford, Connecticut
Trumbull Shopping Park January 31, 2002 204 square feet
Trumbull, Connecticut
Crossgates Mall January 31, 2002 158 square feet
Albany, New York
Galleria at Crystal Run June 30, 2003 180 square feet
Middletown, New York
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Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On July 10, 1996, Milford Enterprises, Inc. ("Milford") filed a lawsuit against
the Company in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for $28,401 for breach of a
contract for Milford's construction of improvements to a Company store. The
Company has meritorious defenses and counterclaims arising from Milford's work.
The Company does not anticipate that the
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outcome of this litigation will have a material effect on the financial
condition, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company.
Item 4. MATTERS SUBMITTED TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE
None.
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PART II.
Item 5. MARKET INFORMATION
The high and low bid price of the Company's common stock for each quarter since
its initial public offering, declared effective on December 6, 1995, through the
close of its fiscal year on April 26, 1997 are as follows:
Start End
Date Date High Low
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12/7/95 1/31/96 8 6 1/4
2/1/96 4/27/96 7 3/8 5 1/4
4/29/96 7/31/96 7 3/8 3 3/8
8/1/96 10/31/96 3 3/4 1.4375
11/1/96 1/31/97 1.5625 .375
2/3/97 4/25/97 .59375 .125
The Company has not paid dividends to date.
Item 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following management's discussion and analysis of results of operations and
financial condition include forward-looking statements with respect to the
Company's future financial performance. These forward-looking statements are
subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to
differ materially from historical results or those currently anticipated.
Results of Operations
The Company employs a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest
to April 30. During the year ended April 26, 1997 (the "Current Year"), the
Company's revenues increased 53.4% to $2,469,958 from $1,609,744 for the year
ended April 27, 1996 (the "Prior Year"). The increase in revenues is
attributable to an increase in the number of retail outlets operated by the
Company during the Current Year and an increase in same store sales. Revenues in
the Current Year were derived from the operation of twenty-five retail outlets,
of which one was closed in September 1996 and nineteen that opened in that year.
In the Prior Year, the Company operated seven retail outlets, of which two were
closed in March 1995 and September 1996, respectively.
Gross profit increased to $1,437,051 in the Current Year from $937,995 in the
Prior Year. The increase was due to the increase in revenues and offset by a
slight increase in the cost of sales as a percentage of revenues. Cost of sales
increased to $1,032,907 in the Current Year from $671,749 in the Prior Year due
to the increased sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased to
41.8% in the Current Year from 41.7% in the Prior Year.
During the Current Year, store operating and warehousing expenses were
$2,395,418 compared to $934,262 in the Prior Year. The increase in expenses is
attributed primarily to the operation of additional stores and costs associated
with the opening of the nineteen new locations. As a percentage of revenues,
store operating and warehousing expenses increased to 97.0% of sales in the
Current Year from 58.0% in the Prior Year.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $1,329,291 in the Current Year
from $1,345,368 in the Prior Year. The decrease in general and administrative
expenses results from cost cutting measures employed by the Company and are
partially offset by the $135,000 compensation charge associated to the
performance stock options in the current year.
The Company's interest expense for the Current Year decreased to $83,254 from
$190,197 in the Prior Year. The decrease resulted from the Company's repayment
of its borrowings from proceeds from the sale of its investments. During the
Prior Year, in connection with the Company's initial public offering, the
Company recorded accretion of discount on the convertible note payable in the
amount of $160,000.
Interest income for the current year increased to $104,167 from $69,195 in the
Prior Year. The increase resulted from the interest earned on the proceeds of
the Company's initial public offering in December 1995. These proceeds were
invested primarily in U.S.government securities pending their use.
The Current Year's net loss was $2,266,745 or $.58 per share as compared to the
Prior Year's net loss of $1,462,637 or $.50 per share.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company completed an initial public offering in December 1995 (the
"Offering") in which it sold 1,725,000 units, with each unit consisting of one
share of common stock, $.01 par value (the "Common Stock"), one Class A warrant,
and one Class B warrant at a price of $3.35 per unit. The Offering, which was
declared effective on December 6, 1995, generated gross proceeds of $5,778,750
and after fees and expenses the Company received net proceeds of $4,527,079. The
net proceeds of the Offering were used to repay $275,000 of outstanding
promissory notes and to redeem a convertible debt instrument of the Company for
$360,000. The remaining funds from the Offering were used to finance the opening
of additional stores and for working capital purposes.
In February 1996, the Company borrowed $200,000, bearing interest at a rate of
8.25% per annum, from a financial institution for working capital and repaid the
note in March 1997.
In April 1997, the Company received a line of credit from the Company's
president whereby the Company may receive advances up to $250,000. Advances
under the line bear interest at 8% per annum and are due upon thirty days
demand. At April 26, 1997, the Company was advanced $100,000.
In April 1997, the Company issued a note to a director of the Company for
$50,000. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due upon thirty days
demand.
In the Current Year, the Company opened nineteen new locations including eleven
kiosk locations for an approximate cost of $992,000, exclusive of inventories.
Cash requirements for the foreseeable future will include funds needed to
sustain the cash used in operations and additional capital to open new stores to
achieve a level of profitability. The Company is currently negotiating for
short-term financing and anticipates raising additional capital through a
private placement. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
raise such financing on acceptable terms, if at all. In addition, there can be
no assurance that such financing will not be dilutive to existing stockholders.
Failure to raise capital when needed could have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Seasonality
Due to the importance of the Christmas selling season, the Company anticipates
that revenue in the third fiscal quarter will constitute a disproportionate
amount of annual net sales. The Company's annual earnings are expected to be
substantially dependent on results of operations in the Christmas selling
season. Unfavorable economic conditions affecting retailers generally during the
Christmas selling season or in any other period could materially adversely
affect the Company's results of operations for the period. The Company must also
make decisions regarding how much inventory to buy well in advance of the season
in which it will be sold, especially for the Christmas selling season.
Significant deviations from projected demand for products may have a material
adverse effect on the Company's sales, profitability and financial condition.
Inflation
There was no significant impact on the Company's operations as a result of
inflation during the Current Year, or the Prior Year.
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Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
APRIL 26, 1997
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT F-2
BALANCE SHEET F-3
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS F-4
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY F-5
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS F-6 - F-7
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-8 - F-12
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
International Cutlery, Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of International Cutlery, Ltd. as
of April 26, 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for the years ended April 26, 1997 and April 27, 1996.
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 International Cutlery, Ltd. as
of April 26, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
years ended April 26, 1997 and April 27, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the
financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations
and has an accumulated deficit at April 26,1997. These conditions raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
Rothstein, Kass & Company, P.C.
Roseland, New Jersey
July 7, 1997
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
April 26, 1997
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 46,264
Inventories 1,110,986
Other current assets 2,293
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Total current assets $1,159,543
STORE FIXTURES AND DISPLAYS AND LEASEHOLD
IMPROVEMENTS, less accumulated depreciation and
amortization 1,187,750
OTHER ASSETS 49,488
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$2,396,781
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable, related parties $ 150,000
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 1,208,105
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Total current liabilities $1,358,105
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value,
authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value,
authorized 10,000,000 shares,
issued and outstanding 3,939,248 shares 39,392
Capital in excess of par value 5,101,686
Accumulated deficit (4,093,552)
Notes receivable arising from stock purchase
agreements (8,850)
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Total stockholders' equity 1,038,676
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$2,396,781
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Year
Ended Ended
April 26, April 27,
1997 1996
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NET SALES $ 2,469,958 $ 1,609,744
COST OF SALES 1,032,907 671,749
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GROSS PROFIT 1,437,051 937,995
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STORE AND WAREHOUSE EXPENSES 2,395,418 934,262
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 1,329,291 1,345,368
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3,724,709 2,279,630
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (2,287,658) (1,341,635)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense (83,254) (190,197)
Interest income 104,167 69,195
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NET LOSS $(2,266,745) $(1,462,637)
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NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK $ (.58) $ (.50)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,939,248 2,894,296
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Common Stock Capital In
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Shares Amount Par Value Deficit Receivable
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES,
April 29, 1995 2,124,060 $21,241 $ 447,759 $ (364,170) $ (8,850)
COMMON STOCK issued
for services 15,000 150 29,850
SALES OF COMMON
STOCK, net of expenses 1,800,188 18,001 4,624,077
NET LOSS (1,462,637)
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BALANCES,
April 27, 1996 3,939,248 39,392 5,101,686 (1,826,807) (8,850)
NET LOSS (2,266,745)
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BALANCES,
April 26, 1997 3,939,248 $39,392 $5,101,686 $(4,093,552) $ (8,850)
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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<CAPTION>
Year Year
Ended Ended
April 26, April 27,
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(2,266,745) $ (1,462,637)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 139,720 55,539
Compensation earned pursuant to performance
stock option agreement 135,000
Issuance of common stock for services 30,000
Deferred rent (11,470)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in inventories (357,823) (437,607)
Decrease in other current assets 17,829 792
Increase in accounts payable and other current
liabilities 523,351 241,357
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,808,668) (1,584,026)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities of investments 2,115,943 10,000,000
Acquisition of store fixtures and displays and
leasehold improvements (1,019,760) (232,865)
Payments for purchases of investments, including
prepaid interest of $16,903 (12,115,943)
Other assets (31,942) (13,701)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 1,064,241 (2,362,509)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from (repayments of) note payable (200,000) 50,000
Proceeds from notes payable, related parties 150,000
Proceeds from due to broker 600,000
Repayments of due to broker (600,000)
Proceeds from sales of common stock, net of expenses 4,697,078
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (50,000) 4,747,078
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (794,427) 800,543
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 840,691 40,148
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 46,264 $ 840,691
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
Year Year
Ended Ended
April 26, April 27,
1997 1996
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION,
cash paid for interest $ 83,254 $ 196,394
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock for services $ -- $ 30,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
International Cutlery, Ltd. (the Company) was incorporated in September
1994 to operate retail cutlery stores and kiosks (mini-stores) in malls
and transportation centers. The Company commenced operations on December
12, 1994 and currently operates twelve cutlery retail stores and twelve
kiosks located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Florida.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Reporting Period - The Company employs a 52-53 week accounting period
ending the Saturday closest to April 30.
Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market
determined by the retail inventory method on the average cost basis.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on
hand and marketable securities with original maturities of three months or
less. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at
times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not
experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not
exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The fair value of the Company's
assets and liabilities which qualify as financial instruments under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 approximate the
carrying amounts presented in the balance sheet.
Store Fixtures and Displays and Leasehold Improvements - Store fixtures
and displays and leasehold improvements are stated at cost. Depreciation
on store fixtures and displays are computed using the straight-line method
over their estimated useful lives ranging from five to ten years.
Leasehold improvements are being amortized using the straight-line method
over the respective lives of the leases.
Income Taxes - The Company complies with the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes,"
requiring an asset and liability approach to financial reporting for
income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for
differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the
future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in
which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation
allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred income
tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
Loss Per Common Share - Loss per share of common stock is based upon the
weighted average number of shares outstanding and gives effect to the 1
for 1.33 reverse stock split in September 1995 (Note 9). Common stock
options and purchase warrants have not been considered in the calculation
of earnings per share since the effect would be antidilutive.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts disclosed in the
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - The Company periodically assesses the
recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets. A loss is
recognized when expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without
interest) are less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of
the impairment loss is determined as the difference by which the carrying
amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
Newly Issued Accounting Standard - On March 3, 1997, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board released Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128 (SFAS No. 128), "Earnings Per Share". SFAS No. 128
requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share on the
face of the statement of operations for all periods presented. Basic
earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income
(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share
reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other
contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common
stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the
earnings of the entity. SFAS No. 128 is effective for fiscal years ending
after December 15, 1997, and when adopted, it will require restatement of
prior years' earnings per share. Management does not believe that SFAS No.
128 will have a material impact upon historical net loss per share as
reported.
NOTE 3 - UNCERTAINTY - ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN:
The Company's financial statements have been prepared on the basis that it
is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company
has incurred net losses of approximately $2,267,000 and $1,463,000 for the
years ended April 26, 1997 and April 27, 1996, respectively, and has a
working capital deficit of approximately $199,000 at April 26, 1997. The
Company is in the process of seeking additional equity or debt financing.
Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent on its ability
to resolve its liquidity problem, obtain credit and attain profitable
operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from this uncertainty.
NOTE 4 - STORE FIXTURES AND DISPLAYS AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS:
Store fixtures and displays and leasehold improvements consist of the
following:
Store fixtures and displays $1,109,287
Leasehold improvements 290,927
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1,400,214
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (212,464)
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$1,187,750
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities consist of the following:
Trade payables $ 565,525
Construction payables 196,328
Accrued expenses 114,380
Sales tax payables 196,872
Accrued performance stock options 135,000
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$1,208,105
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NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES:
At April 26, 1997, the Company recorded deferred income tax assets
aggregating approximately $1,665,000, arising principally from the net
operating loss carryforwards. Valuation allowance in the same amount has
been recorded, since management considers it more likely than not that the
Company will not realize all of the tax benefits.
A reconciliation of income tax expense (credit) to the Federal statutory
rate follows:
Year Year
Ended Ended
April 26, April 27,
1997 1996
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Income tax benefit computed at Federal statutory rate (34.0)% (34.0)%
State income tax, net of Federal tax (6.8) (7.7)
Valuation allowance 40.8 41.7
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Income taxes 0% 0%
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The net deferred tax asset as of April 26, 1997 is as follows:
Net operating loss carryforward $1,538,000
Asset basis difference, fixed assets 72,000
Accrued performance stock options 55,000
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1,665,000
Valuation allowance for deferred tax asset (1,665,000)
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$ --
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In April 26, 1997, the Company has Federal and state net operating
loss carryforwards of approximately $3,700,000, expiring between 2002
and 2012.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
In April 1997, the Company received a line of credit from the Company's
president whereby the Company may receive advances up to $250,000.
Advances under the line bear interest at 8% per annum and are due upon
thirty days demand. At April 26, 1997, the Company was advanced $100,000.
In April 1997, the Company issued a note to a director of the Company for
$50,000. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due upon thirty
days demand.
The Company leased a warehouse from a partnership controlled by the
Company's president. In December 1995, the Company terminated its lease.
Rent expense for the year ended April 27, 1996 was approximately $31,000.
During the period ended April 29, 1995, the Company borrowed $150,000 from
a director. The loan was repaid in December 1995. Interest expense at 12%
per annum for the year ended April 27, 1996 was approximately $18,000.
In September 1994, the Company entered into stock purchase agreements to
issue 676,692 shares of its common stock for $9,000. At April 26, 1997,
the Company had notes receivable aggregating $8,850 arising from the stock
purchase agreements.
NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company leases its stores and warehouse space under long-term
operating leases which expire at various dates through 2003. Certain
leases require the Company to pay for common area maintenance charges,
real estate taxes and rentals based upon operating expenses. In addition,
certain leases provide for a contingent rent calculated on a percentage of
store sales.
Aggregate future minimum rental payments are approximately as follows:
Year ending in April:
1998 $ 868,000
1999 839,000
2000 794,000
2001 667,000
2002 388,000
Thereafter 46,000
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$3,602,000
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Rent expense, including common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes
and other operating expenses for the years ended April 26, 1997 and April
27, 1996, was approximately $966,000 and $382,000, respectively.
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INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED):
The Company has entered into a two year employment agreement with its
president expiring in December 1997 for an annual salary of $300,000. The
Company has employment agreements with two other officers providing for
annual compensation aggregating $190,000 expiring in periods through May
1999.
NOTE 9 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
In June 1995, the Company completed a private placement to sell 75,188
shares of common stock for $150,000 ($2.00 per share) prior to the related
fees and expenses of approximately $35,000.
In September 1995, the Board of Directors approved a resolution to effect
a reverse stock split of 1 share for 1.33 shares. Accordingly, all number
of shares and per share data have been restated to reflect this stock
split.
In November 1995, the Company issued 15,000 shares of common stock in
consideration for legal services provided to the Company. The cost of the
services has been charged to operations.
In December 1995, the Company completed its IPO. Through the offering, the
Company sold 1,725,000 units consisting of one share of common stock, one
Class A redeemable common stock purchase warrant and one Class B
redeemable common stock purchase warrant at $3.35 per unit, which
generated net proceeds of $4,527,079, after underwriters' commissions and
offering expenses of $1,251,671. As of April 26, 1997, no warrants were
exercised.
In December 1995, the Company adopted a non-qualified performance stock
option plan. The plan provides for the president to receive options for up
to five years, to purchase 112,500 shares of common stock for every six
locations opened, up to an aggregate of 450,000 shares. The performance
options are exercisable at par value ($.01) per share. During the year
ended April 26, 1997, the president, earned options to buy 337,500 shares
of common stock of the Company pursuant to the performance stock option
agreement and therefore, the Company has recorded $135,000 as compensation
expense. During the year ended April 26, 1997 no options were granted.
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Item 8. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTANTS.
None.
PART III
Item 9. MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
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The executive officers and directors of the Company as of April 26, 1997 are as
follows:
Directors and Executive Officers
The directors and executive officers of the Company, together with their ages
and a brief description of their employment history are as follows:
Name Age Position
- ---- --- --------
Joel J. Silver 60 President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Lawrence N. Silver 36 Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of
Operations and Merchandising
Martin S. Begun 63 Director
Caryn N. Silver 32 Executive Vice President, and Director
Norman Wolf 66 Director
Joel J. Silver has been President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer and a Director since the Company's inception. Mr. Silver co-founded CW
Acquisitions, Inc. in 1990 and served from its inception as a director and until
1993, as senior executive vice president. In June 1993, Mr. Silver was appointed
CW Acquisitions, Inc.'s co-chairman, president and chief executive officer. Mr.
Silver was also a director, president, treasurer, and secretary of Hoffritz
Holding Company, Inc. and a director and senior executive vice president of each
of Hoffritz For Cutlery, Inc. and Edwin Jay Inc., a subsidiary of Hoffritz for
Cutlery, Inc., which positions he held for approximately 19 years. In August
1994, certain creditors of CW Acquisitions, Inc. and the above three Hoffritz
entities filed involuntary petitions in the Court pursuant to Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which petitions on September 28, 1994, placed the
companies into Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. The bankruptcy proceeding
was dismissed on March 22, 1996. From 1970 to 1972, Mr. Silver served as first
deputy commissioner in the New York Housing Development Administration
Department of Rent and Housing Maintenance. From 1960 to 1970 and 1972 to 1975,
Mr. Silver was engaged in private legal practice. Mr. Silver is also a director
of two public companies, Claire's Stores, Inc., a retail seller of costume
jewelry with over 1,400 stores and Acorn Venture Capital Corporation, a venture
capital company which invests in a variety of businesses. Mr.
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Silver received a B.S. in accounting from New York University and a J.D. from
New York Law School in 1960.
Lawrence N. Silver has served as the Company's Treasurer and Secretary since
inception. Mr. Silver was initially employed by Hoffritz For Cutlery, Inc. as an
internal Auditor. He then became a Sales Audit Manager, an Assistant District
Manager, a District Manager, a Manager of Expense Control and finally the
Assistant Director of Operations. Mr. Silver was employed in such capacities
from 1989 until its creditors placed the company into Chapter 11 reorganization
proceedings in August 1994. From 1987 to 1989, he was employed by Brown Brothers
Harriman & Company Securities Division as a foreign clerk and from 1985 to 1987,
he was employed by the Bank of New York as a journal clerk. Mr. Silver received
a B.B.A. in Management from Adelphi University.
Martin S. Begun was elected a director of the Company in November 1994. Since
1963, Mr. Begun has been employed in a variety of positions by New York
University Medical Center and School of Medicine. Since 1979, he has been the
vice president of external affairs and associate dean of New York University
Medical Center and School of Medicine. Mr. Begun has been a member of the
Battery Park City Authority since 1991. Since 1986 he has been a director of
Lechter's, Inc., a public company engaged in the special retailing of
housewares. Mr. Begun has a long history of community service serving on a
variety of advisory panels and is the author of numerous academic articles. Mr.
Begun received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1953 and received
his M.A. from Columbia University in 1955.
Caryn N. Silver was elected a Director of the Company in November 1994 and
became Executive Vice President of the Company as of May 1, 1996. Since 1989,
Ms. Silver had been employed by the jewelry manufacturer Andin International and
served as Director of Sales there. In 1988, Ms. Silver worked as a merchandise
coordinator for Hoffritz For Cutlery, Inc. Ms. Silver received her B.A. in
marketing from George Washington University in 1986 and received her MBA in
marketing and international business from the New York University Leonard N.
Stern School of Business in 1988.
Norman Wolf was elected a director of the Company in November 1994. Since 1990,
Mr. Wolf has been the president of Carole Wren, Inc., a clothing manufacturer.
Mr. Wolf has been in the business of apparel manufacturing for approximately 50
years.
The by-laws of the Company provide that the authorized number of directors shall
be as set by the Board of Directors but shall not be less than three, unless all
of the outstanding shares are owned beneficially and of record by less than
three stockholders, in which event the number of directors shall not be less
than the number of stockholders permitted by statute. The
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authorized number is presently five. The directors hold office until the next
annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and
qualified. There are no agreements with respect to the election of directors
except that HGI, Inc., underwriter to the Company's initial public offering, has
the right to nominate a director and the Company is obligated to use its best
efforts to elect such individual. As of the date of this filing, HGI has not
designated a nominee to serve as a director. The Company has not to date paid
directors fees for service on the Board of Directors or any committee thereof.
Each officer of the Company serves at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Joel J. Silver is the father of Lawrence N. Silver and Caryn N. Silver.
Otherwise, there are no family relationships among any other directors or
officers of the Company.
Joel J. Silver, Lawrence N. Silver, Martin Begun, Norman Wolf and Caryn N.
Silver may be deemed "Parents" and/or "Founders" of the Company as such terms
are defined under the federal securities laws.
10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth all cash compensation for services rendered in
all capacities to the Company, for the fiscal years ended April 26, 1997
(referred to as "1997" in this table) and the period ended April 27, 1996
(referred to as "1996" in this table) and the period ended April 29, 1995
(referred to as "1995" in this table) paid to the Company's Chief Executive
Officer, the four other most highly compensated executive officers (the "Named
Executive Officers") at the end of the above fiscal years whose total
compensation exceeded $100,000 per annum and up to two persons whose
compensation exceeded $100,000 during the above fiscal years although they were
not executive officers at the end of such years.
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Name and Principal Restricted Other
Position Year Salary Bonus Stock Options/SARs Compensation
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joel Silver 1997 $300,000
President, Chief
Executive Officer 1996 $300,000
1995 $100,000
Caryn Silver 1997 $110,000
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Employment Agreements
On December 11, 1996 the Company entered into a two-year employment agreement
with Joel J. Silver, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Silver's annual salary will be $300,000
commencing upon the completion of the Offering. For a period of twenty-four (24)
months, commencing at December 6, 1995, the Company will not increase or
authorize an increase in the compensation of its two most highly paid officers
without the consent of HGI, Inc., underwriter to the Company's initial public
offering.
On March 28, 1996 the Company entered into a three year employment agreement
with Caryn Silver effective May 1, 1996. Pursuant to the agreement, Ms.
Silver's annual salary will be $110,000. Ms. Silver is eligible to receive a
bonus of up to $25,000 based on the pretax profitability of the Company.
In July, 1996 the Company entered into a three year employment agreement with
Laurence Silver. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Silver's annual salary will be
$80,000. Mr. Silver is eligible to receive raises at the discretion of the
Board.
Item 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information as of April 26, 1997, with
respect to each beneficial owner of five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock of the Company, each director of the Company and all
officers and directors as a group. The table does not include options or SARs
that have not yet vested or are not exercisable within 60 days of the date
hereof.
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Percentage of
Common Stock Owned
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Name Shares Owned Offering(2)
- ---- ------------ -----------
Joel J. Silver(1) 1,014,192 23.7%
Esther J. Silver 225,564 5.7%
Caryn J. Silver 225,564 5.7%
Lawrence N. Silver 225,564 5.7%
All officers and
directors as a group
(7 persons) 1,014,192 23.7%
(1) Joel J. Silver, the Company's President, does not directly own any shares
of Common Stock. However, Mr. Silver has entered into agreements with each
of Esther S. Silver, Caryn S. Silver and Lawrence N. Silver the other
above individuals (all members of his immediate family) which give Mr.
Silver the right to vote such shares on any matter that may be put before
the stockholders for consideration and therefore is deemed to be the
beneficial holder of the 676,692 shares of Common Stock owned directly by
them. Includes 337,500 shares of Common Stock issuable to Mr. Silver upon
exercise of Performance Options earned by, but not yet issued to, Mr.
Silver. Does not include up to 112,500 shares of Common Stock issueable
upon the exercise of Performance Options which may be granted in the
future.
(2) Does not include any shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
any of the Company's outstanding Warrants.
Item 13. CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
On August 22 and August 24, 1994, respectively, certain creditors of CW
Acquisitions and Hoffritz filed involuntary petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") pursuant to Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which petitions on September 28, 1994 placed CW
Acquisitions and Hoffritz into Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. PNC, a
secured creditor of CW Acquisitions, holds security interests in all the assets
of
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CW Acquisitions and agreed to allow CW Acquisitions to sell certain assets to
the Company, subject to the lien which PNC retains on certain of the Company's
inventory acquired from CW Acquisitions, which inventory had a retail value of
approximately $426,000 as of September 30, 1995. Bankruptcy proceeding were
dismissed on March 22, 1996 and there are no plans to reorganize these
companies. Joel J. Silver, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer,
was the Chief Executive Officer, President, and a principal stockholder of CW
Acquisitions and a Director and Senior Executive Vice President of Hoffritz.
The assets purchased from CW Acquisitions consist of (i) approximately
$550,000 worth of inventory (at retail price); (ii) CW Acquisitions' furniture
and fixtures; and (iii) the following trademarks: "Cutlery World," "Cutlery
World" with design, "Sharp Talk," "Shaver Sharp" and "Shavers World." On March
16, 1995, the Court approved the sale of such assets by CW Acquisitions to the
Company. The purchase price for the assets is an amount equal to the greater of:
(i) 1/3 of the retail selling price of the inventory, which shall be due and
payable to PNC every two weeks as such inventory is sold; or (ii) $100,000. As
of July 15, 1996, the Company has paid to PNC approximately $29,000. Joel J.
Silver has personally guaranteed the payment to PNC of $100,000.
In addition, Hoffritz assigned to the Company the leases to four Hoffritz
stores. Hoffritz secured the approval of the Court for the assignments. The
purchase price for this transaction consisted of (i) $2,500 per store; (ii) the
agreement by the Company to pay certain unpaid rents due for the period
commencing in the Summer of 1994 through December 11, 1994 aggregating $147,851,
which has been paid; and (iii) the assumption of the future rents for the
stores. In connection with the Hoffritz transaction, the Company also negotiated
directly with the landlord to operate a fifth Hoffritz store located in Grand
Central Station, New York City, which it was forced to vacate in March 1996 due
to renovations in Grand Central Station.
In December 1994, the Company borrowed $100,000 from the Company's
President, which loan was repaid in March 1995 and $150,000 from Norman Wolf, a
Director of the Company. The note to Norman Wolf bore interest at 12% and was
repaid at the closing of the Initial Public Offering.
In October and November 1995, the Company borrowed an aggregate of
$125,000 from Joel Pashcow, Alan Adler and Bruce Adler, three principal
stockholders of the Company. The notes representing such loans bore interest at
12% and were repaid at the closing of the Initial Public Offering. The notes
were secured by a lien, second in priority, on all of the Company's inventory.
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The Company's lease at the Smithhaven Mall location expired September
1996, and the Company vacated the location on September 3, 1996.
The Company rented 6,000 feet of warehouse space from 24th Street
Associates, a New York general partnership which is owned 50% by Joel J. Silver,
the Company's president and 50% by his brother J. Leonard Silver. The warehouse
space was rented at $10.00 per foot per year. The Company vacated such warehouse
space in December 1995 and currently rents 7,500 square feet of warehouse space
at the rate of $57,000 per year from a non-affiliated party.
The Company has adopted a board resolution that all future transactions,
including loans, between the Company and its officers, directors, principal
stockholders, and their affiliates must be approved by a majority of the Board
of Directors, including a majority of the independent and disinterested outside
directors on the Board of Directors, and will be on terms no less favorable to
the Company than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form
10K-SB to be filed in accordance with Rule 12b-15 of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized in the City of New York and State of New York on the 11th day of
August, 1997.
International Cutlery, Inc.
By: /s/ Joel Silver
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Joel Silver
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
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