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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 21, 1998.
REGISTRATION NO. 333-47045.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO
FORM SB-2 ON
FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
COLORADO 4813 84-1238018
(STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
JURISDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION CODE
ORGANIZATION) NUMBER)
8 SOUTH NEVADA AVENUE, SUITE 200 ROBERT A. SPADE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903 OFFICER
(719) 471-3332 8 SOUTH NEVADA AVENUE, SUITE 200
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND (719) 471-3332
TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, (NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE,
OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING
AREA CODE, OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
Copies to:
ROBERT W. WALTER, ESQ.
DOUGLAS R. WRIGHT, ESQ. BERLINER ZISSER WALTER & GALLEGOS,
JEFFREY A. SHERMAN, ESQ. P.C.
1700 LINCOLN
PARCEL MAURO PC SUITE 4700
1801 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 3600 DENVER, COLORADO 80203
DENVER, COLORADO 80202 (303) 830-1700
(303) 292-6400
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act,
check the following box. [X]
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [_]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [_]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF AGGREGATE REGISTRATION
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE FEE (1)
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Common Stock(2)................................ $35,650,000 $10,516.75
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Common Stock(3)................................ $11,779,250 $ 3,474.88
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Representatives' Warrants(4)................... $ -- $ -- (5)
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Common Stock Underlying Representatives'
Warrants(6)................................... $ 3,720,000 $ 1,097.40
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TOTAL...... $51,149,250 $15,089.03
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AMOUNT
PREVIOUSLY
PAID.......... $14,799.90
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AMOUNT OWED.... $ 289.13
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(1) Calculated pursuant to Rule 457 of the rules and regulations promulgated
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(2) These shares will be offered to the public in the registrant's public
offering (including 465,000 shares that the representatives of the
underwriters (the "Representatives") have the option to purchase from the
registrant to cover over-allotments, if any).
(3) These shares consist of the Registered Securityholders' Shares which will
be offered to the public by the Registered Securityholders. The number of
such shares is estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the
Registration Fee.
(4) The registrant will issue to the Representatives at the closing of this
offering warrants to purchase 310,000 shares of Common Stock (the
"Representatives' Warrants").
(5) No fee pursuant to Rule 457(g).
(6) These shares of Common Stock are issuable upon exercise of the
Representatives' Warrants. An indeterminate number of additional shares
of Common Stock are registered hereunder which may be issued as provided
in the Representatives' Warrants in the event that the provisions against
dilution in the Representatives' Warrants become operative.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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EXPLANATORY NOTES
This Registration Statement contains two prospectuses: one related to the
offering of 3,100,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Common Stock") by CSI and
certain Selling Shareholders (the "Prospectus"); and one relating to the
offering of 1,177,925 shares of Common Stock by certain securityholders who
were granted registration rights (the "Registered Securityholders'
Prospectus"). Following the Prospectus are certain substitute pages of the
Registered Securityholders' Prospectus, including alternate front outside and
back outside cover pages, an alternate "The Offering" section of the
"Prospectus Summary" and sections entitled "Concurrent Offering" and "Plan of
Distribution." Each of the alternate pages for the Registered Securityholder
Prospectus included herein is labeled "Alternate Page for Registered
Securityholders' Prospectus" or "Additional Page for Registered
Securityholders' Prospectus." All other sections of the Prospectus, other than
"Underwriting" and "Concurrent Offering," are to be used in the Registered
Securityholders' Prospectus. In addition, cross-references in the Prospectus
will be modified in the Registered Securityholders' Prospectus to refer to the
appropriate sections.
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+INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A +
+REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE +
+SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY +
+OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO A TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES +
+EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE +
+SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALES OF THESE +
+SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE +
+UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY SUCH +
+STATE. +
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PROSPECTUS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST 21, 1998
3,100,000 SHARES
[LOGO OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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Of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby, 2,974,833 shares are being sold
by Communications Systems International, Inc. ("CSI") and 125,167 shares are
being sold by certain shareholders of CSI (the "Selling Shareholders"). See
"Principal and Selling Shareholders." CSI will not receive any proceeds from
the sale of shares by the Selling Shareholders. The Common Stock is currently
traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "CSYG." Prior to the
offering, there has been a limited public market for the Common Stock of CSI.
On August 19, 1998, the closing bid price of the Common Stock was $7.50 per
share, as adjusted for the proposed reverse stock split. It is currently
estimated that the public offering price will be between $8.00 and $10.00 per
share. See "Underwriting" for a discussion of factors to be considered in
determining the offering price. Application has been made to have the Common
Stock approved for quotation on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"CSGL." Following quotation on the Nasdaq National Market, the Common Stock
will no longer be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board.
Concurrent with the offering, 1,177,925 shares of Common Stock are being
registered for offer and sale by certain Securityholders (collectively, the
"Registered Securityholders") of the Company. Such shares consist of a maximum
of shares of Common Stock and shares underlying warrants that were issued in
private placements and shares issued in connection with the exchange of certain
promissory notes (collectively, the "Registered Securityholders' Shares"). The
Registered Securityholders' Shares are not part of the underwritten offering.
Other than receipt of the exercise price of certain warrants, the Company will
not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Registered Securityholders'
Shares. In addition, the Registered Securityholders have agreed with CSI and
the Representatives not to sell or transfer the Registered Securityholders'
Shares for periods ranging from 180 days to two years following the date of
this Prospectus.
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SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 8 FOR INFORMATION
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD CONSIDER.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COM- MISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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UNDERWRITING PROCEEDS TO
PRICE TO DISCOUNTS AND PROCEEDS TO SELLING
PUBLIC COMMISSIONS(1) COMPANY(2) SHAREHOLDERS
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Per Share.............. $ $ $ $
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Total(3)............... $ $ $ $
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(1) CSI and the Selling Shareholders have agreed to indemnify the Underwriters
against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended. CSI has also agreed to sell to the Representatives of
the Underwriters warrants to purchase 310,000 shares of Common Stock
exercisable at $ per share (the "Representatives' Warrants"). See
"Underwriting."
(2) Before deducting expenses payable by CSI estimated at $ and $ payable
by the Selling Shareholders, including the Representatives' nonaccountable
expense allowance.
(3) CSI has granted to the Underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an
aggregate of up to 465,000 additional shares of Common Stock solely to
cover over-allotments, if any. If this option is exercised in full, the
total Price to Public, Underwriting Discounts and Commissions, and Proceeds
to Company and Proceeds to Selling Shareholders will be $ , $ , $
and $ , respectively. See "Underwriting."
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The shares of Common Stock are offered by the Underwriters subject to prior
sale when, as and if delivered to and accepted by them, and subject to the
right of the Underwriters to withdraw, cancel or modify such offer without
notice and reject orders in whole or in part. It is expected that delivery of
the certificates for the Common Stock will be made at the offices of Cruttenden
Roth Incorporated, Irvine, California or in book entry form through the book
entry facilities of The Depository Trust Company on or about , 1998.
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CRUTTENDEN ROTH
INCORPORATED
FERRIS, BAKER WATTS
INCORPORATED
JOHN G. KINNARD AND COMPANY
INCORPORATED
KAUFMAN BROS., L.P.
THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS IS , 1998
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CERTAIN PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS
THAT STABILIZE, MAINTAIN OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE COMMON STOCK
COMBINED COMPANY. SUCH TRANSACTIONS MAY INCLUDE STABILIZING BIDS, THE
IMPOSITION OF PENALTY BIDS, THE PURCHASE OF SECURITIES TO COVER SYNDICATE
SHORT POSITIONS AND OVER-ALLOTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING. FOR A
DISCUSSION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, SEE "UNDERWRITING."
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING, CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AND SELLING GROUP
MEMBERS (IF ANY) OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES MAY ENGAGE IN PASSIVE MARKET
MAKING TRANSACTIONS IN THE COMMON STOCK ON NASDAQ IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 103
OF REGULATION M UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED (THE
"EXCHANGE ACT"). SEE "UNDERWRITING."
[Inside front cover containing a map of North and South America surrounded
by the phrases "global desktop," "universal messaging," "enhanced virtual
private networks" and "discounted international voice." Also surrounding the
map are pictures of a fax machine, a computer, a satellite and cellular
telephone. Above the map is the name "CS International."]
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[Gatefold containing a map of the world with cities marked with different
symbols. Below the map is a key to the symbols. The symbols identify "Current
Network," "Planned Expansion of Networks," "Planned Expansion and Sales and
Marketing" and "Equant Network, points of presence." Above the map is the
name, "CS International."]
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SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed
information and Financial Statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere
in this Prospectus. Unless the context otherwise requires, (i) references to
the "Combined Company" refer to Communications Systems International, Inc.,
GlobalTel Resources, Inc. and International Telephone Company, assuming the
GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition are consummated, (ii) references to
"CSI" refer to Communications Systems International, Inc., (iii) references to
"GlobalTel" refer to GlobalTel Resources, Inc. and its two wholly owned
subsidiaries, and (iv) references to "ITC" refer to International Telephone
Company.
THE COMPANY
The Combined Company is a growing provider of international
telecommunications services offering long distance, calling cards and enhanced
voice and data services. With more than 16,700 customers in over 170 countries,
the Combined Company primarily serves markets that have been historically
underserved by large telecommunications providers and incumbent telephone
operators ("ITOs"). The Combined Company presently focuses on international
call-reorigination, capitalizing on the arbitrage opportunity created by
differences between U.S. and international long-distance rates. Going forward,
the Combined Company intends to leverage the expertise derived from its
callreorigination business, and capitalize on the established customer base
generated by its call-reorigination business, to provide higher margin
telecommunications services such as call-through, enhanced fax and business
grade Internet services.
The world's larger telecommunications carriers, such as AT&T, MCI, British
Telecom, Deutsche Telecom AG and France Telecom, have focused on developed
telecommunications markets that are characterized by high teledensity (ratio of
telephone lines to inhabitants), an advanced stage of deregulation, a large
volume of international telecommunications traffic and a concentration of
multinational corporations. These markets include the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France and Japan. The Combined Company focuses on what it
characterizes as emerging telecommunications markets, which are (i) smaller
developed countries such as Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland, Ireland,
Singapore and South Africa, and (ii) markets that typically have less developed
telecommunications infrastructures, are in an earlier stage of deregulation and
have more monopolistic distribution profiles. Based on data from the
International Telecommunications Union, the Combined Company has calculated
that the approximately 145 countries that the Combined Company targets as
emerging telecommunications markets generated approximately 23.0 billion
minutes in outgoing international telecommunications traffic in 1995.
The Combined Company's telecommunications services are marketed and sold
through a network of independent sales agents, strategic relationships and in-
house direct marketing. The Combined Company relies primarily on over 170
independent sales agents that cover over 170 countries. GlobalTel has an
exclusive agreement with the International Business Network for World Commerce
and Industry, Ltd. ("IBNET"), the managing member of the Consortium of Global
Commerce, under which IBNET will market the services of GlobalTel, and
ultimately the Combined Company, through several thousand individual chambers
of commerce located in over 200 countries. In addition, GlobalTel has a
strategic relationship with Novell that provides it with a distribution channel
for its services, and ultimately those of the Combined Company, through a
select number of Novell's network of over 25,000 value-added resellers.
The Combined Company has a broad customer base including foreign offices of
multinational corporations, including Microsoft Corporation, Mitsubishi
Corporation and Chrysler Corporation; major international hotels, including the
Inter-Continental Hotel and the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and
Southern Sun Group's Holiday Inn Hotels in South Africa; and embassies and
international agencies, including the United States embassies in Korea and
Australia and the United Nations consulate in South Africa.
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The Combined Company provides telecommunications services through its (i)
voice switching and global fax messaging infrastructure in Los Angeles,
California, (ii) voice switching and billing center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
(iii) access to third party infrastructure through international
telecommunications carriers and through Equant, a global data network services
provider, and (iv) enhanced fax nodes in Hong Kong and Mexico City. The
Combined Company uses both off-the-shelf technologies, which provide
flexibility to adapt to the rapidly changing telecommunications environment,
and proprietary automated call processing technologies (DIAL and LINK-US),
which enhance the Combined Company's competitive position in serving high
volume customers.
The principal components of the Combined Company's strategy are to (i)
increase penetration of emerging telecommunications markets by capitalizing
upon its call-reorigination experience, strategic marketing relationships and
proprietary technologies, (ii) pursue and implement additional strategic
acquisitions of complementary international customer bases, products and
infrastructure, (iii) exploit strategic marketing relationships to expand its
customer base and establish new relationships with independent ISPs and other
network providers in its target markets, (iv) provide an increasingly broad
range of services, such as enhanced voice and data services and a suite of
business grade Internet services, (v) employ flexible open architecture
technology that is modular, scalable and allows for the integration of a
variety of technologies, (vi) utilize proprietary call processing technologies
to provide quality telecommunications services to high volume customers, (vii)
increase revenue through targeted growth in its carrier and reseller business,
and (viii) exploit operating and marketing synergies and efficiencies resulting
from the GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition.
CSI is a Colorado corporation formed in April 1993. The Combined Company
intends to change its name to "CS GlobalTel, Inc." upon completion of the
GlobalTel Merger. The Combined Company's executive offices are located at 8
South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, and its telephone number
is (719) 471-3332. The Combined Company's Internet address is
http://www.csil.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, the information contained in this Prospectus (i)
assumes no exercise of the Underwriters' over-allotment option or outstanding
options, warrants or convertible securities, and (ii) gives effect to a 1 for 4
reverse stock split that was completed in July 1998 and a proposed 1 for 2
reverse stock split that will be completed prior to the date of this
Prospectus, subject to shareholder approval. CSI has entered into agreements
(i) to merge (the "GlobalTel Merger") with GlobalTel, and (ii) to acquire all
of the outstanding stock of ITC (the "ITC Acquisition"), both of which are
expected to occur simultaneously with the completion of this offering.
References to the present action of the Combined Company refer to activities or
matters that are common to each of CSI, GlobalTel and ITC as of the date of
this Prospectus. Statements regarding prospective activities or matters
relating to the Combined Company refer to activities that may be undertaken or
matters that may result following the GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition.
See "Glossary of Terms" for definitions of certain technical and other terms
used in this Prospectus. Certain information contained herein is derived from
industry sources. Although the Combined Company believes that this information
is reliable, it has not independently verified this information.
The Combined Company claims proprietary rights in its logo and the terms
"LINK-US" and "DIAL." Primecall(R) is a service mark of GlobalTel. Trade names,
trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this Prospectus
are the property of their respective holders.
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In May and July 1998, CSI sold to ProFutures Special Equities Fund, L.P.
("ProFutures") an aggregate of $1.75 million principal amount promissory notes
bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum (the "12% Notes") and 74,074 shares
of Common Stock. In connection with the purchase of the 12% Notes and shares of
Common Stock, ProFutures received warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of Common
Stock. See "Description of Securities."
In July 1998, the holders of certain promissory notes issued by GlobalTel
agreed to exchange $1.3 million of principal amount including accrued interest
in consideration of 175,768 shares of Common Stock, based on an assumed initial
offering price of $9.00 per share. The holders of $847,500 principal amount of
such notes agreed to extend the maturity date of their notes from January 1999
until August 30, 1999 in consideration of the Combined Company increasing the
interest rate on the notes to 14% per annum and granted certain enhanced
registration rights. See "Description of Securities."
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THE OFFERING
Common Stock offered
By CSI..................... 2,974,833 shares
By the Selling
Shareholders................ 125,167 shares
Common Stock outstanding
prior to the offering...... 2,566,096 shares(1)
Common Stock outstanding
after the offering......... 5,540,929 shares(1)
Use of Proceeds............. To repay certain indebtedness of the Combined
Company; to consummate the ITC Acquisition; to
install equipment to facilitate transparent call-
reorigination services for additional hotels and
businesses; for technical development associated
with the Combined Company's enhanced services; to
pay certain deferred payables; and for general
working capital to fund operating expenses. In
addition, a portion of the proceeds will be used
to fund the repurchase of securities tendered in
connection with a rescission offer. See "Use of
Proceeds," "Business" and "Rescission Offer."
Risk Factors................ The Common Stock offered hereby is speculative
and involves a high degree of risk and immediate
substantial dilution and should not be purchased
by investors who cannot afford the loss of their
entire investment. See "Risk Factors" and
"Dilution."
Proposed Nasdaq National
Market symbol......... CSGL
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(1) Includes 126,222 shares of Common Stock (the "Bridge Shares") to be issued
immediately prior to the closing of this offering based on an assumed
offering price of $9.00 per share in connection with the notes (the "Bridge
Notes") issued by CSI in December 1997 (the "December 1997 Financing"),
581,643 shares of Common Stock issuable to GlobalTel shareholders in
connection with the GlobalTel Merger and 525,102 shares to be issued in
connection with certain promissory notes. Excludes (i) up to 540,532 shares
of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options, (ii) up to
980,659 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding
warrants, (iii) an indeterminate number of shares of Common Stock issuable
upon conversion of outstanding promissory notes in the aggregate principal
amount of $30,000 which have a conversion price per share equal to 90% of
the average bid and asked price of the Common Stock on the day before
conversion, (iv) up to 310,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of the Representatives' Warrants, and (v) up to 230,000 shares
issuable in connection with the ITC Acquisition (collectively referred to
herein as "Additional Securities"). See "Management," "Description of
Securities" and "Underwriting."
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
The summary financial information set forth below is derived from the
separate audited and unaudited financial statements of CSI, GlobalTel and ITC
and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of CSI,
GlobalTel and ITC. Such information should be read in conjunction with such
financial statements and the notes thereto and the reports of the Independent
Public Accountants.
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HISTORICAL--CSI HISTORICAL--GLOBALTEL
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12 MONTHS SIX 12 MONTHS SIX
ENDED EIGHT MONTHS MONTHS ENDED MONTHS
APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED
---------------- DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, ---------------- JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1997 1998 1996 1997 1998
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenue......... $ 6,741 $11,865 $8,115 $ 4,527 $ 9,136 $12,862 $ 3,289
Cost of
revenue........ 5,963 7,755 4,879 2,833 8,230 11,171 2,675
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Gross margin.... 778 4,110 3,236 1,694 906 1,691 614
Operating
expenses:
Sales and
marketing...... 1,573 2,080 2,007 1,127 682 788 229
General and
administrative.. 1,652 2,024 2,103 1,470 5,773 7,119 3,292
Depreciation
and
amortization
............... 58 103 92 89 98 253 176
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Total operating
expenses....... 3,283 4,207 4,202 2,686 6,553 8,160 3,697
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Loss from
operations..... (2,505) (97) (966) (992) (5,647) (6,469) (3,083)
Interest
expense,
including
amortization of
debt discount.. (19) (162) (113) (1,238) (225) (1,368) (1,903)
Other income
(expense)...... -- -- (85) -- -- -- --
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Loss before
income taxes
and
extraordinary
item........... (2,524) (259) (1,164) (2,230) (5,872) (7,837) (4,986)
Income tax
(benefit)...... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------ -------- ------- ------- -------
Loss before
extraordinary
item........... (2,524) (259) (1,164) (2,230) (5,872) (7,837) (4,986)
Extraordinary
item--gain on
extinguishment
of debt........ -- -- 747 -- -- -- --
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Net loss........ $(2,524) $ (259) $ (417) $ (2,230) $(5,872) $(7,837) $(4,986)
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Series A
convertible
preferred stock
dividends...... -- -- -- -- -- (39) (31)
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Net loss
applicable to
common
shareholders... $(2,524) $ (259) $ (417) $ (2,230) $(5,872) $(7,876) $(5,017)
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EBITDA(1)....... $(2,447) $ 6 $ (874) $ (903) $(5,549) $(6,216) $(2,907)
Basic loss per
share(excluding
extraordinary
item).......... $ (2.54) $ (.22) $ (.94) $ (1.77) $ (5.88) $ (6.48) $ (2.88)
Weighted average
number of
shares
outstanding.... 995 1,160 1,236 1,263 999 1,215 1,745
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HISTORICAL--ITC PRO FORMA AS ADJUSTED
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SIX SIX
10 MONTHS MONTHS 12 MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1997 1998 1997 1998
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenue......... $8,054 $4,919 $ 35,261 $12,735
Cost of
revenue........ 6,790 3,738 27,050 9,246
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Gross margin.... 1,264 1,181 8,211 3,489
Operating
expenses:
Sales and
marketing....... 715 454 4,468 1,810
General and
administrative.. 1,388 701 12,787 5,465
Depreciation
and
amortization.... 73 59 8,572 4,353
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Total operating
expenses........ 2,176 1,214 25,827 11,628
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Loss from
operations..... (912) (33) (17,616) (8,139)
Interest
expense,
including
amortization of
debt discount.. (57) (25) (1,001) (1,718)
Other income
(expense)...... 119 23 -- --
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Loss before
income taxes
and
extraordinary
item........... (850) (35) (18,617) (9,857)
Income tax
(benefit)...... -- -- -- --
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Loss before
extraordinary
item........... (850) (35) (18,617) (9,857)
Extraordinary
item--gain on
extinguishment
of debt........ -- -- -- --
----------- -------- ------------ ---------
Net loss........ $ (850) $ (35) $ (18,617) $(9,857)
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Series A
convertible
preferred stock
dividends...... -- -- -- --
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Net loss
applicable to
common
shareholders... $ (850) $ (35) $ (18,617) $(9,857)
=========== ======== ============ =========
EBITDA(1)....... $ (839) $ 24 $ (9,044) $(3,786)
Basic loss per
share(excluding
extraordinary
item).......... $ (708) $ (29) $ (3.43) $ (1.80)
Weighted average
number of
shares
outstanding.... 1 1 5,424 5,471
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HISTORICAL-- PRO FORMA
HISTORICAL--CSI GLOBALTEL HISTORICAL--ITC AS ADJUSTED
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DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1998
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash.................... $ 429 $ 273 $ 849 $ 142 $ 848 $ 603 $17,087
Working capital
(deficit).............. (2,612) (5,500) (4,934) (11,104) (1,259) (1,440) 2,584
Total assets............ 2,975 3,880 4,354 3,254 2,720 3,000 46,302
Long-term debt, net of
current maturities and
debt discount.......... -- -- 3,832 2,000 292 160 2,160
Common stock subject to
rescission............. -- -- 2,455 2,455 -- -- 817
Total shareholders'
equity (deficit)....... (1,112) (3,101) (8,534) (13,413) (781) (863) 25,672
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(1) "EBITDA' is defined as the loss from operations, as indicated above,
adjusted to add back depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a measure
of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles and
should not be considered a substitute for measures of performance prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information contained in this Prospectus, the
following risk factors should be considered carefully in evaluating the
Combined Company and its business before purchasing shares of Common Stock
offered hereby. This Prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements
that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this
Prospectus, the words "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "continue,"
"estimate," "project," "intend," "believe" and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of
the Exchange Act regarding events, conditions and financial trends that may
affect the Combined Company's future plan of operations, business strategy,
operating results and financial position. Prospective investors are cautioned
that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual results could
differ materially from the results expressed in or implied by these forward-
looking statements as a result of various factors, many of which are beyond
the Combined Company's control. These factors are described under the headings
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," "Business" and in the risk factors set forth below.
Risks Related to the Combined Company and the Telecommunications Industry
LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; SUBSTANTIAL AND CONTINUING LOSSES; SUBSTANTIAL
DOUBT ABOUT THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS GOING CONCERNS
Both CSI and ITC commenced operations in 1993 and GlobalTel commenced
operations in 1995. Accordingly, CSI, GlobalTel and ITC have limited operating
histories upon which an evaluation of their performance can be based. The
Combined Company has no combined operating history. The Combined Company's
prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties
frequently encountered by companies in their early stage of operations. There
is no assurance that the Combined Company will operate profitably or be
successful in capitalizing on perceived synergies. CSI has incurred
significant losses, including losses of approximately $2.5 million and
$259,000 during the 12 months ended April 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively, a
loss of approximately $417,000 during the eight months ended December 31, 1997
and a loss of approximately $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30,
1998, resulting in an accumulated deficit of approximately $6.6 million as of
June 30, 1998. GlobalTel has incurred significant losses, including losses of
$5.9 million and $7.8 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively, and a loss of approximately $5.0 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 resulting in an accumulated deficit of $20.6
million as of June 30, 1998. In addition, ITC incurred a loss of approximately
$850,000 during the 10 months ended October 31, 1997 and a loss of
approximately $35,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998. Losses may
continue until such time, if ever, that the Combined Company is able to
generate a level of revenue sufficient to offset its cost structure. There can
be no assurance that the Combined Company will achieve significantly increased
revenue or profitable operations. The Combined Company's results of operations
may be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors in
future quarters, which would likely result in a decline in the trading price
for the Common Stock. CSI's and GlobalTel's independent auditors have each
included an explanatory paragraph in their respective reports on the financial
statements stating that they have been prepared assuming that each of CSI and
GlobalTel, respectively, will continue as separate going concerns. However,
recurring losses from operations and projected future cash requirements raise
substantial doubt about each company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The explanatory paragraphs in the reports on the financial statements do not
consider the proposed consummation of this offering. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
the Financial Statements.
BILLING SYSTEM AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
In November 1997, GlobalTel commenced using a new billing system to record
revenue from calls made by GlobalTel's customers and the application of cash
receipts to customer accounts. In connection with auditing GlobalTel's 1997
financial statements, GlobalTel's independent auditors identified a material
weakness in
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GlobalTel's internal accounting controls with respect to the administration of
the billing system that could, if not corrected, lead to errors in revenue
reporting which may not be detected by management of GlobalTel on a timely
basis. GlobalTel's auditors considered GlobalTel's internal control structure
only to the extent necessary to determine the auditing procedures necessary to
report on the consolidated financial statements and not to determine the
adequacy of internal control or to provide specific assurances thereon. The
material weakness was reported to management and to GlobalTel's audit
committee. While considered in determining the scope of the audit, no
modification to GlobalTel's report on its audited consolidated financial
statements was made related to this material weakness. GlobalTel intends to
eliminate this material weakness by outsourcing the administration of its
billing system to its billing system vendor until the completion of the
GlobalTel Merger, at which time GlobalTel's billing functions will be
transferred to the Combined Company's billing system. In connection with
auditing CSI's financial statements for the eight months ended December 31,
1997, CSI's independent auditors identified a weakness involving CSI's
internal control structure and its operation that the auditors believe meets
the criteria of a reportable condition. According to the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants, reportable conditions involve matters coming to
an auditor's attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or
operation of the internal control structure that, in such auditor's judgment,
could adversely affect a company's ability to record, process, summarize, and
report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the
financial statements. CSI believes that it has remedied this condition through
the hiring of a Chief Financial Officer and a Controller and the
implementation of internal controls. There can be no assurance that these or
other control deficiences will not occur in the future. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CAPITAL AND CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The efforts of CSI, GlobalTel and ITC to develop and introduce an array of
enhanced telecommunications services have required, and will continue to
require, the Combined Company to invest in network infrastructure and systems
development. Also, the Combined Company has incurred substantial pro forma
losses and expects to continue to incur losses due, in part, to significant
depreciation and amortization expense, through the foreseeable future. At June
30, 1998, CSI, GlobalTel and ITC, respectively, had working capital deficits
of approximately $5.5 million, $11.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
In addition, CSI had working capital deficits of approximately $2.6 million,
$2.3 million and $2.2 million at December 31, 1997, April 30, 1997 and April
30, 1996, respectively. The Combined Company believes that, based upon its
present business plan, the net proceeds of this offering, together with
revenue from operations, will be sufficient to finance operating losses, the
development and introduction of enhanced services and to meet its other
currently planned working capital and capital expenditure requirements through
the next 12 months. However, due to the need to continue to expand its network
operations and service offerings and other factors, the Combined Company
expects that it will need to raise additional capital in future periods. The
Combined Company also intends to seek lease financing for a portion of the
equipment and systems that it acquires in 1998 and beyond, although there can
be no assurance that this financing will be available to the Combined Company
when needed or on acceptable terms. If the Combined Company experiences
greater than anticipated capital requirements, if the implementation of the
Combined Company's operating strategy fails to produce anticipated revenue
growth and cash flows, if lease financing is not available or if additional
working capital is required for any other reason, the Combined Company will be
required to obtain additional capital earlier than currently anticipated.
There can be no assurance that the Combined Company will be able to obtain
equity, debt or lease financing when needed or on terms that the Combined
Company finds acceptable. Any issuances of additional equity or convertible
debt may cause substantial dilution to the Combined Company's shareholders. If
the Combined Company is unable to obtain sufficient funds to satisfy its
capital requirements, it will be forced to reduce the scope of its expansion
plans, curtail operations, dispose of assets or seek extended payment terms
from its vendors, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the
Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations."
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DEPENDENCE ON KEY INDEPENDENT SALES AGENTS
CSI currently depends on approximately 42 independent sales agents to sell
its services, including Edward Stoever, who operates in Argentina, and CS do
Brazil. These two independent sales agents accounted for approximately 56.9%,
and 12.2%, respectively, of CSI's revenue in the eight months ended December
31, 1997, and the ten largest independent sales agents accounted for
approximately 98.5% of CSI's revenue in the eight months ended December 31,
1997. GlobalTel currently depends on 81 independent sales agents to sell its
services. The 10 largest independent sales agents accounted for approximately
30.9% of GlobalTel's revenue in the 12 months ended December 31, 1997. ITC
currently depends on approximately 55 independent sales agents to sell its
services, including Generic Telecom, Inc., Zohair Attoue and Janel Richards
(collectively, with Mr. Stoever and CS do Brazil, the "Key Independent Sales
Agents"). These three independent sales agents accounted for approximately
26.6%, 21.4% and 12.7%, respectively, of ITC's revenue in the 10 months ended
October 31, 1997, and the ten largest independent sales agents accounted for
approximately 89.1% of ITC's revenue in the 10 months ended October 31, 1997.
If the Combined Company fails to retain the services of any of the Key
Independent Sales Agents for any reason or loses the services of other
independent sales agents that contribute significantly to the Combined
Company's revenue, the Combined Company's cash flow and results of operations
would be adversely affected because of expected high customer attrition. The
Combined Company also depends on its independent sales agents and persons
engaged by them to install and service much of the Combined Company's
technologies. The failure of such persons to properly install or service the
Combined Company's systems could adversely affect the Combined Company. The
Combined Company has entered into short term agreements with all of its Key
Independent Sales Agents other than CS do Brazil. Although independent sales
agents are generally subject to agreements, such agreements may be difficult
to enforce because the independent sales agents are domiciled in foreign
countries. Under the terms of the agreements, independent sales agents are
responsible for collecting customer payments except for credit card payments,
and are generally responsible for customer bad debts less, in some cases, an
allowance granted by the Combined Company. Failure of independent sales agents
to collect and remit customer payments to the Combined Company presents risks
to the Combined Company. In August 1997, CSI's former independent sales agent
in Singapore failed to remit aggregate payments of $215,000. CSI is
aggressively pursuing collection of this receivable, although its ultimate
recovery is not assured. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business--Sales and
Marketing."
SIGNIFICANT OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS; SECURITY INTERESTS
In order to finance its capital requirements, the Combined Company has
incurred significant indebtedness. At June 30, 1998, CSI, GlobalTel and ITC
had approximately $5.0 million, $7.7 million and $0.4 million of long and
short term indebtedness, respectively. In connection with the issuance of
$2,840,000 principal amount Bridge Notes in December 1997, CSI granted to the
investors a security interest in all of the assets of CSI. The Bridge Notes
require that CSI pay all accrued interest to such investors on June 30, 1998.
CSI has not made such payment. Although as of the date of this Prospectus no
investor has declared CSI in default on the Bridges Notes, there can be no
assurance an investor will not do so. In the event of a default, the investors
could declare CSI's indebtedness to become immediately due and payable and
could foreclose on all of CSI's assets. In addition, to the extent that CSI's
assets continue to secure such Bridge Notes, such assets will not be available
to secure additional indebtedness. The Combined Company has allocated $3
million of the proceeds of this offering to repay the Bridge Notes. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operation" and "Description of Securities."
NEED TO INTEGRATE AND MANAGE GLOBALTEL AND ITC
Management believes that the consummation of the GlobalTel Merger and the
ITC Acquisition will substantially increase the Combined Company's independent
sales agent base, technological capabilities, management expertise and carrier
relationships. The Combined Company's ability to realize any long-term
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advantages from the GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition will depend in
large part on successfully integrating, managing and improving the operations
of GlobalTel and ITC. The Combined Company's management team has no experience
in integrating acquired companies. Risks relating to such integration include
the risk of loss of services of executive officers, including Ronald P.
Erickson and Philip A. Thomas, the loss of independent sales agents of the
Combined Company or adverse changes in strategic or carrier relationships.
There can be no assurance that CSI will be able to successfully integrate
GlobalTel or ITC, the failure of which would have a material adverse effect on
the business of the Combined Company. See "The Acquisitions."
SELECTION AND INTEGRATION OF UNSPECIFIED ACQUISITIONS
A key element of the Combined Company's strategy is expansion through the
additional acquisitions of complementary international customer bases,
products and infrastructure. Except for the GlobalTel Merger agreement in
principle and the ITC Acquisition agreement, the Combined Company has no
agreements, arrangements or understandings for any such acquisition as of the
date of this Prospectus. There can be no assurance that the Combined Company
will be successful in identifying appropriate acquisition opportunities or
negotiating favorable terms. In most cases, the Combined Company will not be
required to obtain shareholder approval in order to complete its acquisitions.
Under the Colorado Business Corporation Act, a corporation may effect a merger
with or an acquisition of another company without shareholder approval if the
corporation will be the surviving entity, the articles of incorporation of the
corporation are not substantively amended, each shareholder will hold the same
number and type of shares after the transaction as he did before, and the
outstanding shares of the corporation will not be increased by more than 20%
as a result of the transaction. Any future acquisitions or related activity
will involve additional risks including, among others, the difficulty of
identifying appropriate acquisition candidates, the difficulty of assimilating
the operations and personnel of the respective entities, the potential
disruption of the Combined Company's ongoing business and the inability of
management to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the acquisitions.
In addition, the failure to successfully incorporate acquired technology and
rights into the Combined Company's services, the inability to maintain uniform
standards, controls, procedures and policies, the impairment of relationships
with employees and customers as a result of changes in management and an
increase in amortization of intangible assets in the Combined Company's
financial statements may adversely affect the Combined Company. If the
Combined Company completes acquisitions through the issuance of Common Stock,
the ownership interest of existing holders would be decreased. There can be no
assurance that the Combined Company will be able to finance any future
acquisitions.
The successful integration of any such acquisition is critical to the future
financial performance of the Combined Company. Complete integration of any
acquisitions could take several fiscal quarters to accomplish and would
require, among other things, coordination of the respective companies' sales,
marketing and technical development efforts. The integration process may cause
management's attention to be diverted from operating the Combined Company, and
any difficulties encountered in the transition process could have an adverse
impact on the business, financial condition and results of operations of the
Combined Company. There can be no assurance that present and potential
customers of the Combined Company and any acquired entity would continue their
historic usage patterns without regard to the acquisition, and any significant
delay or reduction in usage could have an adverse effect on the Combined
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
The difficulty of combining companies may be increased by geographic
distances between companies and the need to integrate personnel. Changes
brought about by any acquisition may cause key employees, independent sales
agents, or carriers to terminate their relationships with the Combined
Company. There can be no assurance that the Combined Company will retain the
employees, independent sales agents and carrier relationships of an acquired
entity or that the Combined Company will realize any of the other anticipated
benefits of any acquisition. There can be no assurance that costs of combining
potential acquisitions will not have an adverse effect upon the Combined
Company's operating results. There can be no assurance that, following any
acquisition, the Combined Company will be able to operate any acquired
business on a profitable basis. See "Business--Business Strategy."
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MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH
The Combined Company's expected growth may place significant strains on the
Combined Company's management, staff, working capital and operating and
financial control systems. There can be no assurance that the Combined
Company's management, staff, working capital and systems will be adequate to
support its future anticipated growth. The failure to recruit qualified staff,
to continue to upgrade operating and financial control systems or to respond
effectively to difficulties encountered during expansion could have a material
adverse effect on the Combined Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
DEPENDENCE ON CARRIERS AND OTHER SUPPLIERS
The Combined Company's ability to achieve and maintain profitable operations
is heavily dependent upon the agreements the Combined Company has with certain
international long distance carriers. The Combined Company, among other
things, must negotiate favorable rates with these long distance carriers.
Because of the frequent fluctuations in rates of long distance carriers, the
Combined Company believes that it is in its best interest to have short-term
agreements with its carriers. Most of the Combined Company's agreements with
its carriers will expire, or may be terminated by either party, within one
year, and there can be no assurance that these agreements will be renewed or
that the Combined Company will be able to obtain favorable rates from these or
other carriers. There are a small number of carriers with whom the Combined
Company has carrier agreements. The Combined Company's dependence on
particular carriers will vary because the Combined Company shifts its use of
carriers depending on the rates offered. The Combined Company periodically
renegotiates rates with its current carriers and seeks to establish
relationships with new long distance carriers that provide the most favorable
rates. The Combined Company's ability to obtain favorable rates from the
carriers depends, in large part, on the Combined Company's total volume of
long distance traffic. There is no guarantee that the Combined Company will be
able to maintain the volume of international long distance traffic necessary
to obtain favorable rates. The loss of any carrier could have a material
adverse effect on the Combined Company.
Due to its financial condition, CSI defaulted on payment obligations to
certain carriers in 1995, 1996 and 1997. Although CSI was able to negotiate
deferred payment arrangements with these carriers (and thereafter made such
deferred payments) and was able to continue receiving service from certain of
these carriers, there is no assurance that it will be able to make such
arrangements with these or other carriers if required in the future. As of
June 30, 1998, CSI was in arrears on payments due to one carrier of
approximately $369,000. In October 1997, GlobalTel failed to pay amounts due
to one of its principal long distance carriers within the time period that
this carrier customarily had required payment. As a result, this carrier
ceased providing services to GlobalTel and, under the terms of its agreement
with GlobalTel, could demand a termination payment of up to $1.2 million.
GlobalTel was able to re-route traffic that previously had been carried by
this carrier without any interruption in service to GlobalTel's customers. In
December 1997, after GlobalTel paid this carrier a substantial portion of the
amounts past due, services were restored. GlobalTel has negotiated payment
terms on the remaining balance owed and does not believe that it will be
required to pay an amount in excess of that owed for carrier services
provided. As of June 30, 1998, GlobalTel was in arrears on approximately
$641,000 due to this carrier. There can be no assurance that GlobalTel will
not be required to pay a penalty to this or any other supplier or that the
Combined Company will not be in default of its obligations to its suppliers in
the future. In addition, in November 1997, WorldCom, Inc. ("WorldCom")
commenced an action against ITC in Connecticut state court seeking damages of
approximately $1.1 million for alleged past due carrier bills. ITC recorded a
$1.1 million charge against earnings in the ten month period ended October 31,
1997. ITC believes it has meritorious defenses to the suit. ITC intends to
vigorously defend its position and will attempt to reach a settlement with
this carrier.
Under certain carrier contracts, the Combined Company obtains rate
commitments (subject to adjustment, as provided in each carrier contract),
which are generally more favorable than otherwise would be available by
committing to purchase a minimum number of minutes from such carriers. If the
Combined Company fails to meet its minimum requirements under a carrier
contract, it could still be required to pay some or all of its minimum monthly
commitment as a penalty. Historically, CSI failed to meet required minimum
purchases and
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incurred unused usage charges from AT&T and MCI. The Combined Company's
aggregate minimum monthly commitments currently are approximately $564,000,
which represent approximately 36.6% of the Combined Company's average monthly
cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1998. Failure to maintain
favorable carrier contracts would increase the Combined Company's cost of
revenue and the ability to achieve and maintain profitability. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and "Business."
A failure by a carrier to deliver quality services or products on a timely
basis, or the inability of the Combined Company to develop alternative
suppliers if and as required, could result in delays in the provision of
service to the Combined Company's customers which could have a material
adverse effect on the Combined Company. The Combined Company's remedies
against carriers that fail to deliver services or products on a timely basis
are limited, in certain cases, by the Combined Company's desire to maintain
relationships with its key carriers. In addition, as the Combined Company's
carriers upgrade their technology, the Combined Company may encounter
difficulties in integrating new technology into the Combined Company's
network.
The Combined Company is dependent on certain third-party suppliers of
equipment and hardware components, including its integrated computer systems
and switching platforms, and expects that it will become more dependent on
such suppliers as its business expands. A failure by a supplier to deliver
quality products on a timely basis, or the inability to develop other sources
of supply if required, could result in delays that could adversely affect the
Combined Company. In addition, the Combined Company's business is highly
dependent on its computer systems, telephone equipment and software. See
"Business."
RECENT INTRODUCTION AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED SERVICES
Substantially all of the Combined Company's revenue to date has been derived
from international call- reorigination services and reselling international
long distance minutes to other carriers and resellers. The Combined Company
believes that as deregulation occurs and competition increases in markets
around the world, the pricing advantage of traditional call-reorigination
relative to conventional international long-distance service will diminish. In
order to maintain its existing customer base, attract new customers and
increase its revenue, the Combined Company must offer a variety of enhanced
telecommunications services, as well as its own call-through service, at
competitive prices. Accordingly, the Combined Company is in the process of
developing a number of enhanced telecommunications services such as fax and
business grade Internet services. The first of these enhanced services was
offered to GlobalTel's customers in November 1997. To date GlobalTel has not
generated significant revenue from these services. Several other new services
described in this Prospectus are still under development and are not scheduled
for implementation until various times in 1998 or later. It is not uncommon
for the introduction of new telecommunications services to be delayed or
occasioned by technical problems. There can be no assurance that the Combined
Company will not encounter delays or technical problems in the introduction of
new services which will inhibit the Combined Company's ability to compete.
Also, there can be no assurance that the Combined Company will have sufficient
capital to complete development and introduction of all of the enhanced
services that it currently plans to offer to its customers or that the
introduction of such services will result in increased revenue. The failure to
introduce enhanced telecommunications and Internet-related services, failures
in the systems that would deliver those services or the absence of demand for
such services when introduced would have a material adverse effect on the
Combined Company's ability to achieve or sustain profitability in the future.
See "Business--Services."
DEPENDENCE ON NEW NETWORK SYSTEMS
The Combined Company's success is dependent upon its ability to deliver high
quality, uninterrupted telecommunications services. During 1997, GlobalTel
installed new switching software and hardware in its Los Angeles switching
center. These facilities did not commence carrying customer traffic until the
fourth quarter of 1997. Prior to implementing these new systems, virtually all
of GlobalTel's revenue was attributable to international call-reorigination
services and sales to carriers. Accordingly, successful implementation and
reliable operation of these new systems is essential to the Combined Company's
operations. Under terms of its
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Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement with ITC, CSI transferred its
telecommunications traffic to ITC's switching center in Ft. Lauderdale in
early 1998. This transfer occurred after CSI technicians upgraded ITC's
switches to accept Internet triggering of its call-reorigination services.
There can be no assurance that these recently installed systems and system
upgrades will be adequate to perform their intended functions or that the
Combined Company will not suffer adverse consequences in connection with their
implementation. For example, there can be no assurance that the Combined
Company will not encounter material delays in the introduction or provisioning
of new services to new or existing customers. There also can be no assurance
that the Combined Company will not encounter difficulties in enhancing, or
integrating new technology into, its systems. The inability of the Combined
Company to implement any required system enhancement, to acquire new systems
or to integrate new technology in a timely and cost effective manner could
have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company's business, financial
condition and results of operations. See "Business--Services" and "--Network
and Operations."
CHANGING INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
The majority of the Combined Company's operations involve the international
call-reorigination industry. This industry operates under the guidelines of
multiple foreign and domestic government regulations. If the Combined Company
should lose the authorization to offer call-reorigination services in any of
its current markets, the results of operations of the Combined Company could
be materially adversely affected. The call-reorigination industry is based
upon the arbitrage opportunities created by higher international calling rates
charged by ITOs compared to rates charged by U.S.-based long distance
carriers. However, ITOs may lower their international calling rates, thereby
eliminating or severely affecting the market for call-reorigination services.
Representatives of 69 countries, including the United States, recently entered
into an agreement with the World Trade Organization ("WTO"), which became
effective on February 5, 1998, with the goal of increasing competition among
telecommunications providers in those markets. If some or all of the ITOs
operating in the Combined Company's current markets lower their rates, the
results of operations of the Combined Company in those markets would be
adversely affected. In addition, certain European countries have enacted or
have proposed enacting a value added tax (VAT) on international call-
reorigination services. In February 1997, the government of Argentina enacted
legislation that simultaneously lowered the international long distance
calling rates from Argentina and increased the domestic rates within
Argentina. Historically, the Combined Company has received a significant
portion of its revenue from customers in Argentina. To date, this legislation
has not had an adverse effect on the Combined Company's results of operations
because the rates charged by Argentina's ITOs remain higher than the Combined
Company's rates. There can be no assurance such an adverse effect will not
occur in the future as a result of this or other legislation. See "Business."
COMPETITION
General. The Combined Company faces a high level of competition for
customers and independent sales agents in all of its markets, and expects
competition to intensify in the future. There are no substantial barriers to
entry in the call-reorigination industry. The Combined Company believes that
there are more than 150 companies engaged in the international call-
reorigination business. Many of the Combined Company's competitors are
significantly larger, have substantially greater financial, technical and
marketing resources, larger networks and a broader portfolio of services than
the Combined Company. Additionally, many competitors have strong name
recognition and brand loyalty, long-standing relationships with the Combined
Company's target customers, and economies of scale that can result in a lower
relative cost structure compared to the Combined Company.
Competition for customers and independent sales agents in the
telecommunication markets in which the Combined Company operates is on the
basis of price, type and quality of services offered. Increased competition
could force the Combined Company to reduce its prices and profit margins if
the Combined Company's competitors are able to procure rates or enter into
service agreements comparable to or better than those the Combined Company
obtains or if competitors are able to offer other incentives to existing and
potential customers and independent sales agents. Similarly, the Combined
Company has no control over the prices set by its competitors in the long
distance market. The Combined Company is aware that its ability to market its
long
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distance services depends upon the existence of spreads between the rates
offered by the Combined Company and those offered by the carriers with which
it competes as well as those from which it obtains service. A decrease in such
spreads or price competition in the Combined Company's markets could have a
material adverse effect on the Combined Company's business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Other potential competitors include cable television providers, wireless
telephone providers, Internet access providers, electric and other utilities
with rights of way, railways, microwave carriers and large end users that have
private networks. The intensity of such competition has recently increased and
the Combined Company believes that such competition will continue to intensify
as the number of new entrants increases. If the Combined Company's competitors
devote significant additional resources to the provision of international long
distance telecommunications services to the Combined Company's target customer
base, the Combined Company could suffer a reduction in revenue which could
have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company's business, financial
condition and results of operations.
U.S. Based Competition. The large U.S. long distance carriers have, in the
past, been reluctant to compete directly with ITOs by entering the
international call-reorigination business and attempting to capture
significant market share. This is changing and AT&T, among others, is entering
the call-reorigination business. The Combined Company's principal U.S.-based
competitors are providers of international call-reorigination services such as
Access Authority, AT&T, IDT Corporation, Justice Technology Corporation,
International Telecom, Ltd. (Kallback), Telegroup, Inc., USA Global Link,
Inc., UTG Communications International, Inc., Viatel, Inc. and Worldpass
Communications Corp., and as well as providers of traditional long distance
services such as AT&T, Cable & Wireless, Frontier Corp., GTE Communications,
LCI International, Inc., MCI, Qwest Communications International, Inc.,
Sprint, WorldCom, and Regional Bell Operating Companies ("RBOCs") outside
their exchange territories.
International Based Competition. The Combined Company's principal
international-based competitors include, among others, Telefonica de Argentina
and Telecom Argentina in Argentina; Optus Communications in Australia,
Telebras, Telesp and Telerj in Brazil; France Telecom in France; Deutsche
Telecom AG in Germany; Kokusan Denshin Denwa International Telecom Japan (KDD)
and International Digital Communications in Japan; PTT Telecom B.V. in the
Netherlands; and Telekom S.A. in South Africa; and Cable & Wireless plc,
British Telecommunications plc, Mercury Communications Ltd., AT&T, WorldCom,
Sprint and ACC Corp., Swiftcall Ltd., Oystel Communications, Ltd. and First
Telecom in the United Kingdom. The Combined Company also competes with non-
U.S. based providers of international call-reorigination or other alternative
international long-distance services. The Combined Company believes that ITOs
generally have certain competitive advantages due to their control over local
connectivity and close ties with national regulatory authorities. The Combined
Company also believes that, in certain instances, regulators have shown a
reluctance to adopt policies and grant regulatory approvals that would result
in increased competition for the ITO. If an ITO were to successfully pressure
national regulators to outlaw the provision of call-reorigination services and
prevent the Combined Company from providing its services, the Combined Company
could be denied regulatory approval in certain jurisdictions in which its
services would otherwise be permitted. Any delay in obtaining regulatory
approval, or failure to obtain regulatory approval, could have a material
adverse effect on the Combined Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations. If the Combined Company encounters anti-competitive
behavior in countries in which it operates (such as an ITO attempting to block
access to call-reorigination services) or if the ITO in any country in which
the Combined Company operates uses its competitive advantages to the fullest
extent, the Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations could be materially adversely affected. Deregulation and increased
competition in international markets could cause prices for international
calls to decrease so much that the Combined Company's international call-
reorigination services would no longer be attractive to customers. See
"Business--Competition" and "--Regulation."
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REGULATION
United States domestic interstate long-distance telecommunications services
are subject to limited regulation by the FCC. Intrastate long distance
services are regulated by state commissions, which have varying requirements.
International call-reorigination services are subject to regulation by both
U.S. and foreign regulators. The United States Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC") has imposed certain restrictions on international call-
reorigination providers, including the requirement that authorized carriers
provide service in a manner consistent with the laws of the countries in which
they operate. Recently, the International Telephone Union ("ITU") agreed that
any country could ban call-reorigination services. The provision of some forms
of call-reorigination is illegal in Uruguay, Venezuela, the Philippines and
certain other countries. In addition, 34 countries, primarily in Central and
South America, the Middle East and Asia (including China), have informed the
FCC that they have banned certain forms of call-reorigination. Call-
reorigination service providers or customers violating these countries' laws
may be subject to fines or penalties. Call-reorigination services in these
countries comprised approximately 10.6% of the Combined Company's revenue in
the 12 months ended December 31, 1997. Currently, the Combined Company
believes that it is not in violation of any country's laws or regulations
related to the provision of international long distance services because it
has either ceased actively recruiting customers or employed alternate, non-
banned forms of call-reorigination in those countries. If the Combined Company
is found to have violated such foreign laws it could be subject to fines,
penalties or revocation of its FCC license. However, regulations could be
adopted by one or more countries that could prevent the Combined Company from
operating in such countries, thereby having a material adverse effect on the
Combined Company's operations. Local laws and regulations differ significantly
among the jurisdictions in which the Combined Company operates, and the
interpretation and enforcement of such laws and regulations are often based on
the informal views of the local ministries which, in some cases, are subject
to influence by ITOs. In addition, failure to interpret accurately the
applicable laws and regulations and the mode of their enforcement in
particular jurisdictions could result in monetary penalties imposed against
the Combined Company that could be significant. There can be no assurance that
the Combined Company has accurately predicted or will accurately predict the
interpretation of foreign laws and regulations or regulatory and enforcement
trends or will be found to be in compliance with all such laws and
regulations. The Combined Company generates a significant portion of its
revenue from customers originating calls in South America, Europe, the Pacific
Rim, Africa, the Middle East and Central America. There can be no assurance
that foreign regulation will not have a material adverse effect on the
Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
See "Business--Regulation."
The Combined Company is regulated by the FCC and is currently authorized by
the FCC as a reseller of international long distance telephone services. The
Combined Company has not been the subject of any action by the FCC or any
other regulatory entity that would affect its ability to resell international
long distance services. The FCC has determined that call-reorigination service
using uncompleted call signaling, such as that used by the Combined Company,
does not violate United States or international law, but has held that United
States companies providing such services must comply with the laws of the
countries in which they operate as a condition of such companies' FCC
authorizations. The FCC reserves the right to condition, modify or revoke any
authorizations and impose fines for violations of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended (the "Communications Act"), or the FCC's regulations, rules
or policies promulgated thereunder, or for violations of the clear and
explicit telecommunications laws of other countries that are unable to enforce
their laws against U.S. carriers. See "Business--Regulation."
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "1996 Act") and the WTO Agreement
substantially altered the regulatory framework for the telecommunications
industry for domestic and international telecommunications services. The 1996
Act and the WTO Agreement will require the FCC to conduct a variety of
rulemakings to implement various requirements. The Combined Company cannot
predict the ultimate effects of the WTO Agreement or the 1996 Act upon the
Combined Company's business other than to note that the Combined Company will
not be required to contribute to the FCC's Universal Service fund. Such
contributions could be as much as 4.5% or more of revenue for the calendar
year 1998, and would increase in subsequent years.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In November 1997, WorldCom commenced an action entitled "WorldCom, Inc. v.
International Telephone Company d/b/a Interglobal Telephone Company" against
ITC in Connecticut state court (Docket No. CV-970407418, Superior Court, J.D.
of New Haven) seeking damages of approximately $1.1 million for alleged past
due carrier bills. Although ITC believes it has meritorious defenses to the
suit, there can be no assurance that it will be successful in such defense.
Failure to successfully defend such suit could have a material adverse effect
on the Combined Company.
RESCISSION OFFER
On July 20, 1998, the Combined Company completed a rescission offer (the
"Rescission Offer") in accordance with the securities laws of the State of
Washington (the "Washington Securities Act") with respect to an aggregate of
496,466 shares of GlobalTel Common Stock (the "Rescission Stock"), $805,000 in
aggregate principal amount of promissory notes (the "Rescission Notes") and
warrants (the "Rescission Warrants") to purchase an aggregate of approximately
52,000 shares of GlobalTel Common Stock issued in conjunction with the
Rescission Stock and Rescission Notes. The Rescission Notes, the Rescission
Stock and the Rescission Warrants are hereinafter collectively referred to as
the "Rescission Securities." The Rescission Securities were issued or sold by
GlobalTel from 1995 through 1997 to approximately 40 individuals and entities
who GlobalTel believes at the time of purchase were residents of the State of
Washington.
GlobalTel believes that the Rescission Securities may have been issued or
sold in violation of the registration requirements of the Washington
Securities Act. As a precaution against potential claims by holders of
Rescission Securities, and without admitting non-compliance with the
Washington Securities Act, the Combined Company offered to rescind such prior
issuances and sales by offering to repurchase the Rescission Securities at the
price paid therefor plus interest at the statutory rate of 8% per annum from
the date of purchase to the expiration of the Rescission Offer. The Rescission
Offer is contingent on the completion of this offering and the GlobalTel
Merger. Accordingly, if such conditions are not satisfied, the Rescission
Offer will by its terms terminate without any obligation for the Combined
Company to act upon acceptances of the Rescission Offer. The price paid will
be based upon the price paid for the original security purchased by the
purchaser from GlobalTel, regardless of the type of Rescission Security
currently held by the purchaser. The Combined Company is obligated to pay
approximately $817,000 upon the closing of this offering to holders of
Rescission Securities who have elected rescission. See "Use of Proceeds."
The Rescission Offer was made in order to limit, so far as may be permitted
under applicable federal and state securities laws, the potential liability of
the Combined Company with respect to the offer and sale of the Rescission
Securities. Although the Combined Company believes that the offer and sale of
the Rescission Securities were made in compliance with an exemption from
registration under federal securities laws, if a holder of the Rescission
Securities were to assert a claim that the Rescission Securities were sold in
violation thereof, the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission is
that liabilities under the federal securities laws are not terminated by
making a rescission offer. Furthermore, notwithstanding the Rescission Offer,
there can be no assurance that the Combined Company will not be subject to
penalties or fines relating to past securities issuances or that other holders
of the Combined Company's securities will not assert or prevail in claims
against the Combined Company for rescission or damages under state or federal
securities laws. See "Use of Proceeds," "Rescission Offer," "Shares Eligible
for Future Sale" and Note 6 of Notes to GlobalTel's Consolidated Financial
Statements.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
The Combined Company's strategy is to focus on international markets. In
many emerging telecommunications markets in which the Combined Company seeks
to market its services, ITOs control access to the local networks, enjoy
better brand recognition and customer loyalty and possess significant
operational economies, including operating agreements with other ITOs.
Moreover, an ITO may take many months before allowing competitors, such as the
Combined Company, to interconnect to its switches within the target market.
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There can be no assurance that the Combined Company will be able to obtain the
permits and operating licenses required to operate, access transmission
facilities or market and sell competitive services in its markets. In
addition, pursuit of international growth opportunities may require
significant investments for extended periods before returns, if any, on such
investments are realized.
The Combined Company's operations also will be subject to a wide range of
general business risks associated with international operations, including
unexpected changes in legal and regulatory requirements; changes in tariffs,
exchange rates and other barriers; political and economic instability;
restrictions on repatriation of funds or profits from foreign markets; long
accounts receivable payment cycles in certain countries; difficulty in
protecting the Combined Company's intellectual property; potentially adverse
tax consequences and the regulation of ISPs by foreign regulatory authorities.
Although the Combined Company's sales to date have been denominated in U.S.
dollars, the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies also
may adversely affect the Combined Company's results of operations. To the
extent the Combined Company changes its pricing practices to denominate prices
in foreign currencies, the Combined Company will be exposed to increased risks
of currency fluctuation. Any such fluctuation could have a material adverse
effect on the Combined Company's earnings or assets when translated into U.S.
dollars. Although the Combined Company has not entered into foreign exchange
contracts to hedge exchange transactions, it may do so in the future.
Additionally, the Combined Company generally will be subject to taxes in
foreign countries where the Combined Company operates. The Combined Company's
ability to claim a foreign tax credit against its U.S. federal income taxes is
subject to various limitations that could result in a high effective tax rate
on the Combined Company's earnings, if any. There can be no assurance that
laws or administrative practice relating to taxation, foreign exchange or
other matters in countries in which the Combined Company operates or will
operate will not change in a manner adverse to the Combined Company. There can
be no assurance that such factors will not have a material adverse effect on
the Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
The Combined Company is subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
("FCPA"), which generally prohibits U.S. companies and their intermediaries
from bribing foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping
business. The Combined Company may be exposed to liability under the FCPA as a
result of past or future actions taken without the Combined Company's
knowledge by independent sales agents, strategic partners and other
intermediaries. Any liability incurred by the Combined Company under the FCPA
could be material.
RAPID CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY
The telecommunications industry is characterized by rapidly changing
technology, evolving industry standards, emerging competition and frequent new
service introductions. Examples of some newly developed telecommunications
technologies include satellite-based transmission systems such as those
proposed by Iridium World Communications Ltd., GlobalStar Telecommunications
Limited and Teledesic Corporation, utilization of the Internet for voice and
data transmission, and digital wireless communications systems. The Combined
Company has invested significantly in sophisticated and specialized
telecommunications and computer technologies such as LINK-US and DIAL. The
Combined Company anticipates that it will be necessary to continue to select,
invest in and develop new and enhanced technology on a timely basis in order
to maintain its competitiveness. The Combined Company's future success will
also depend, in part, on its ability to continue to evolve and adapt
telecommunications technology solutions that keep pace with changing customer
demands. There can be no assurance that the Combined Company can successfully
identify new service opportunities and develop and bring new services to
market in a timely and cost-effective manner, or that services or technologies
developed by others will not render the Combined Company's services or
technologies noncompetitive or obsolete. In addition, there can be no
assurance that service developments or enhancements introduced by the Combined
Company will achieve or sustain market acceptance or that the Combined
Company's technologies will be compatible with new technology or new industry
standards. See "Business--Competition."
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DEPENDENCE ON EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
As a telecommunications service provider, the Combined Company must record
and process millions of call detail records quickly and accurately to produce
customer bills and financial reports in a timely manner. The Combined Company
believes that the integration of its management information systems and
switching platforms is essential in order to provide least cost routing and
efficient billing. Although the Combined Company's billing systems and
switching platforms located at its network switching centers in Ft. Lauderdale
and Los Angeles, California are to be integrated following this offering,
there can be no assurance that such integration can be completed on a cost
effective and timely basis. If its current systems become obsolete or are
damaged, the Combined Company may be unable to upgrade or replace such systems
with another integrated system at commercially reasonable prices, or at all.
Failure to maintain integrated billing and management information systems
could have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company.
Demands on the Combined Company's information systems will increase
significantly if the Combined Company realizes anticipated growth and expands
its customer base. There can be no assurance that the Combined Company's
information systems will be adequate as the volume of customer traffic
increases or that the Combined Company will not suffer adverse consequences
should such systems fail to operate effectively. In addition, the Combined
Company has not previously reported financial results on a quarterly basis and
there can be no assurance that the Combined Company will not encounter
material delays or errors in billing of customers or in financial reporting.
While the Combined Company believes that its information systems are
sufficient for its current operations, it will be necessary to expand the
capacities and capabilities of its systems as the Combined Company grows.
There can be no assurance that the Combined Company will be able to do so, and
the failure to implement enhancements or to make the necessary investments in
the Combined Company's information systems in a timely fashion could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations. See "Business--Network and Operations."
The computer system that runs the Combined Company's switches and billing
operation has not yet been upgraded to be Year 2000 compliant. The Combined
Company is currently evaluating its computer systems to identify potential
problems relating to the Year 2000 date change. The Combined Company does not
expect the cost to modify its computer systems to address Year 2000 issues
will be material to the Combined Company's financial condition or results of
operations, and does not anticipate any material disruption in its operations
as a result of any Year 2000 issues. The Combined Company does not have any
information concerning the potential impact of Year 2000 issues on any of its
suppliers or customers. In the event that the Combined Company or any of the
Combined Company's significant suppliers or customers does not successfully
and timely address Year 2000 issues, the Combined Company's business or
operations could be adversely affected.
RISK OF NETWORK FAILURE
The success of the Combined Company is largely dependent upon the efficient
and uninterrupted operation of its network infrastructure. While the Combined
Company has fully redundant network switching centers, the Combined Company's
systems and operations remain vulnerable to damage or interruption from fire,
earthquake or other natural disaster and from power loss, telecommunications
failure, break-ins and similar events. The Combined Company's switching
centers are located in Los Angeles, California and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
and the Combined Company has additional equipment located in Hong Kong, Mexico
City, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Seattle, Washington. Although the
Combined Company carries business interruption insurance, there can be no
assurance that such insurance will be sufficient to cover any losses suffered
by the Combined Company. In addition, despite the implementation of network
security measures by the Combined Company, its servers are vulnerable to
computer viruses, electronic break-ins and similar disruptions, any of which
could lead to loss of customer data. The occurrence of any of the foregoing
could have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
In the first two quarters of 1997, GlobalTel experienced temporary technical
and operational difficulties associated with the relocation of its primary
switching platform from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. As the
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Combined Company attempts to expand its network to accommodate traffic growth,
there will be increased stress on its network equipment and traffic management
systems. There can be no assurance that the Combined Company will not
experience failure of all or part of its network. The Combined Company's
operations also are dependent on its ability to successfully expand its
network and integrate new and emerging technologies and equipment into its
network, which are likely to increase the risk of system failure and cause
unforeseen strains upon the network. Significant or prolonged system failures
could damage the reputation of the Combined Company and result in the loss of
customers, could hinder the Combined Company's ability to obtain new customers
and could have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations. See "Business--Network and
Operations."
DEPENDENCE UPON EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The Combined Company's operations are dependent upon the continued services
of Ronald P. Erickson, its Chairman of the Board, Robert A. Spade, its Vice-
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Patrick R. Scanlon, its
President and Chief Operating Officer. The loss of the services of any of
Messrs. Erickson, Spade or Scanlon could have a material adverse effect on the
Combined Company. The Combined Company has employment agreements with Messrs.
Spade and Scanlon that expire in 2000 and intends to enter into an employment
agreement with Mr. Erickson. The Combined Company maintains a key-person life
insurance policy on the lives of Messrs. Spade and Scanlon in the amount of $2
million. The Combined Company's success also is dependent on its ability to
hire and retain other qualified management, technical, sales and customer
service personnel. There can be no assurance that the Combined Company will be
successful in recruiting and retaining such personnel. See "Management."
LIMITED PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
The Combined Company does not have a formal intellectual property protection
program. It relies on trade secrets and contractual restrictions to establish
and protect its technology. The Combined Company's success depends in part on
its ability to enforce intellectual property rights for its proprietary
technology, both in the United States and in other countries. The Combined
Company's proprietary technology is protected by the use of confidentiality
agreements that restrict the unauthorized distribution of the Combined
Company's proprietary data. While the Combined Company has attempted to limit
unauthorized use of its technology and the dissemination of its proprietary
information, there can be no assurance that the Combined Company will be able
to retain its proprietary technology and prohibit the unauthorized use of
proprietary information. The hardware and other equipment used by the Combined
Company for its call-reorigination systems are purchased from third party
suppliers and therefore are not proprietary to the Combined Company. See
"Business--Technology" and "--Intellectual Property."
VALUE ADDED TAX AND SALES TAX COLLECTION
The Combined Company does not currently collect value-added tax ("VAT"),
sales tax or other similar taxes (other than federal excise tax) in respect of
any of its services. In addition, the rules for imposition of VAT vary from
country to country. For example, some EU member states deem telecommunications
services provided by U.S.-based companies to be performed outside the EU and,
therefore, exempt from VAT. Other EU member states, however, impose VAT on
telecommunications services provided by non-EU based companies. If the
Combined Company is required to collect VAT, sales or similar taxes on the
sale of its services, its business, financial condition and results of
operations could be materially adversely affected.
Risks Related to the Offering
BENEFITS TO RELATED PARTIES; RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Combined Company will use a portion of the net proceeds of the offering
to repay the Bridge Notes, as to which Robert A. Spade and Patrick R. Scanlon
have provided personal guaranties and pledged a portion of
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their Common Stock. Such guaranties and pledges will be released upon
completion of this offering. A number of the officers and directors of
GlobalTel who will become executive officers and directors of the Combined
Company hold notes and warrants to purchase common stock of GlobalTel. Messrs.
Ronald P. Erickson, Bruce L. Crockett and Lyman C. Hamilton, members of the
Board of Directors of the Combined Company, are also directors of IBNET, and
each holds options to purchase 50,000 shares of IBNET's common stock. In
addition, Mr. Hamilton owns 100,000 shares of IBNET's common stock. IBNET
previously entered into a ten-year marketing agreement with GlobalTel. See
"Management" and "Certain Transactions."
SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO BE USED TO REPAY INDEBTEDNESS
The Combined Company will use an aggregate of approximately $8.5 million, or
37.1% of the net proceeds of the offering to the Combined Company, to repay
certain indebtedness of the Combined Company. See "Use of Proceeds."
ARBITRARY OFFERING PRICE DETERMINATION; LIMITED PUBLIC MARKET; PRICE
FLUCTUATIONS
The public offering price of the Common Stock has been determined by the
Combined Company and the Representatives of the Underwriters (the
"Representatives") and does not necessarily bear any relationship to the
assets, book value, or earnings history of the Combined Company or any other
investment criteria. Prior to this offering, there has been only a limited
public market for the Common Stock of CSI on the OTC Bulletin Board. Although
the Common Stock is expected to be approved for quotation on the Nasdaq
SmallCap Market upon notice of issuance, there can be no assurance that an
active trading market will develop. Factors such as quarterly fluctuations in
results of operations, the Combined Company's ability to meet analysts'
expectations, changes in financial estimates by securities analysts or market
conditions in general may cause the market price of the Common Stock to
fluctuate, perhaps substantially. In addition, in recent years the stock
market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. These
fluctuations, which are often unrelated to the operating performance of
specific companies, have had a substantial effect on the market price of the
stock of many small capitalization companies such as the Combined Company.
Factors such as those cited above, as well as other factors that may be
unrelated to the operating performance of the Combined Company and may be
beyond its control, could adversely affect the price of the Common Stock. See
"Underwriting."
SIGNIFICANT SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE; RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE SHARES
Following this offering, 2,037,931 shares of the Combined Company's
outstanding shares of Common Stock will be "restricted securities" and may in
the future be sold upon registration or in compliance with an exemption from
registration such as the exemption provided by Rule 144 adopted under the
Securities Act. Rule 144 as currently in effect generally provides that
beneficial owners of shares who have held such shares for one year may sell
within a three-month period a number of shares not exceeding the greater of 1%
of the total outstanding shares or the average trading volume of the shares
during the four calendar weeks preceding such sale. Of the 1,354,875 shares of
restricted stock that are presently outstanding, 86,831 shares of restricted
stock will have satisfied the one year holding period required by Rule 144.
The remaining shares of restricted stock will become available for resale
pursuant to Rule 144 in various amounts each month, with all shares of
restricted stock being available for resale by August 1999. All of the
officers and directors and persons known by CSI to be the beneficial holders
of 2% or greater of the Common Stock outstanding prior to this offering (other
than shares to be sold by the Selling Shareholders hereunder and the
Registered Securityholders) have agreed with the Representatives not to sell
such shares for a period of 12 months following the date of this Prospectus.
The Registered Securityholders have agreed with the Representatives not to
sell their shares for periods of 180 days to one year following the date of
this Prospectus. The sale of a significant number of shares of Common Stock by
existing shareholders could have a material adverse effect on the market price
of the Common Stock. See "Shares Eligible For Future Sale."
At the date of this Prospectus, the Combined Company has reserved shares for
issuance upon the exercise or conversion of: (i) options to purchase up to
540,532 shares of Common Stock, which have a weighted average
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exercise price of $10.79 per share, (ii) warrants to purchase up to 980,659
shares of Common Stock, which have a weighted average exercise price of $8.21
per share, (iii) convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal
amount of $30,000 convertible into an undeterminable number of shares of
Common Stock, which have a conversion price per share equal to 90% of the
average bid and asked price of the Common Stock on the day before conversion,
and (iv) GlobalTel's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a liquidation
value of $1,174,695, which will be converted into approximately 66,210 shares
of Common Stock. At the completion of this offering, the Representatives will
receive warrants (the "Representatives' Warrants") to purchase up to 310,000
shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $10.80 (120% of the offering
price of the Common Stock) during a period of four years commencing one year
following the date of this Prospectus. During the terms of the outstanding
options and the Representatives' Warrants, the holders thereof are given the
opportunity to profit from a rise in the market price of the Common Stock, and
the exercise thereof may dilute the ownership interests of existing
shareholders, including investors in this offering. The existence of warrants,
options and the Representatives' Warrants may adversely affect the terms on
which the Combined Company may obtain additional equity financing in the
future. Moreover, the holders are likely to exercise their rights to acquire
Common Stock at a time when the Combined Company would otherwise be able to
obtain capital on terms more favorable than through the exercise of such
options and warrants. See "Management--Stock Option Plan" and "Underwriting."
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF CERTAIN CHARTER AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS
CSI's Articles of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000
shares of Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock may be issued in series with
the material terms of any series determined solely by the Board of Directors.
Such terms would likely include dividend rights, conversion features, voting
rights, redemption rights and liquidation preferences. The Combined Company
does not currently anticipate that it will issue any Preferred Stock. However,
if the Combined Company does issue any series of Preferred Stock in the
future, it is likely that such shares will have dividend privileges and
liquidation preferences superior to those of the Common Stock. Further, the
Preferred Stock may be issued with voting, conversion or other terms
determined by the Board of Directors including, among others, dividend payment
requirements, redemption provisions, preferences as to dividends and
distributions, and preferential voting rights. In addition, certain provisions
of Colorado law could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a
change in control of the Combined Company.
ABSENCE OF DIVIDENDS
The Combined Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends on its
Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The Combined Company intends to retain
profits, if any, to fund growth and expansion. See "Dividend Policy."
DILUTION
This offering will result in immediate substantial dilution of $8.52 (94.7%)
per share, which amount represents the difference between the pro forma net
tangible book value per share after the offering and an assumed public
offering price of $9.00 per share. See "Dilution."
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Combined Company's Articles of Incorporation provides that directors of
the Combined Company shall not be personally liable for monetary damages to
the Combined Company or its shareholders for a breach of fiduciary duty in
their capacities as directors, subject to limited exceptions. Although such
limitation of liability does not affect the availability of equitable remedies
such as injunctive relief or rescission, the presence of these provisions in
the Articles of Incorporation could prevent the recovery of monetary damages
against directors of the Combined Company. See "Management--Limitation of
Liability and Indemnification."
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LISTING AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIA FOR NASDAQ SECURITIES
The Combined Company has applied for listing on the Nasdaq National Market
and believes it will meet the recently adopted standards for such listing
which require: (i) net tangible assets of $18 million, (ii) a public float of
1.1 million shares, (iii) a market value of the public float of $18 million,
(iv) three market makers, (v) a minimum $5.00 bid price per share of common
stock, (vi) two years of operating history, and (vii) at least 400
shareholders.
Nasdaq has also adopted new criteria for continued Nasdaq National Market
eligibility. In order to continue to be included on the Nasdaq National
Market, a company must maintain (i) at least two market makers, (ii) 400
holders of its common stock, (iii) a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share of
common stock, (iv) net tangible assets of $4 million, (v) 750,000 shares in
the public float, and (vi) a market value of the public float of $5 million.
The Combined Company's failure to meet these maintenance criteria in the
future may result in the termination of listing of the Common Stock on the
Nasdaq National Market. In such event, trading, if any, in the Common Stock
may continue to be conducted in the Nasdaq SmallCap Market.
RISKS RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange
Act. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding the Combined Company's marketing plans, expectations
concerning growth in the market, and the planned use of proceeds. Actual
results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statement.
The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Prospectus and
the Combined Company assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking
statements, or to update the reasons why actual results may differ from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. Numerous factors, including
without limitation those factors mentioned in this "Risk Factors" section,
could cause future results to differ substantially from those contemplated in
such forward-looking statements. A number of the factors that may influence
future results of operations are outside the Combined Company's control. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."
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THE ACQUISITIONS
Following completion of the offering, CSI will complete the GlobalTel Merger
and the ITC Acquisition.
GlobalTel provides international telecommunications services, principally to
small- and medium-sized business customers, in emerging telecommunications
markets. Currently, GlobalTel offers international long-distance, calling
cards and enhanced voice services to more than 8,500 customers in over 120
countries. GlobalTel began operations in 1995 with its entry into the
international call-reorigination business. GlobalTel primarily markets its
telecommunications services through a network of over 81 independent sales
agents that currently cover more than 80 countries. GlobalTel also has several
strategic relationships, including an exclusive marketing agreement with
IBNET, the managing member of the Consortium of Global Commerce, which will
enable the Combined Company to market its services through several thousand
individual chambers of commerce located in over 200 countries. In addition,
Novell will provide the Combined Company with a distribution channel for its
services through a select number of Novell's 25,000 value-added resellers
("VARs"). GlobalTel's telecommunications network includes an international
network switching center in Los Angeles, California consisting of two Summa
Four telecommunications switches and the use of a Northern Telecom DMS 250
tandem switch.
ITC provides call-reorigination services, primarily targeting individuals
and small business customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Currently,
ITC offers international long-distance, calling cards and enhanced voice
services to more than 5,800 customers. ITC markets its call-reorigination
services through a network of approximately 55 independent sales agents. ITC
services its customers through a switching platform located at its
telecommunications center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The center is a fiber
optic facility consisting of two NACT 1000 port class 3 switches that direct
international telephone and facsimile traffic and also have a broad spectrum
of Internet capabilities. ITC's facility includes an integrated management
information system and switching platform, which enhances ITC's ability to
provide least cost routing and efficient billing services.
Benefit of Acquisitions
CSI believes that the GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition will provide
a number of advantages to the Combined Company. These advantages include:
Increased Buying Power with Carriers. The Combined Company will continue to
purchase minutes from substantial international telecommunications carriers
such as AT&T, Sprint, Cable & Wireless and Teleglobe. Upon completion of the
GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition, the Combined Company will use its
much larger combined call volume to seek lower rates from its carriers. In
addition, the carriers' minimum volume commitments will be easier for the
Combined Company to fulfill and redundant carrier deposits may be eliminated.
See "Business--Industry and Market Opportunity" and "--Network and
Operations."
Combined Cost Structures. Although there can be no assurance, management
believes the integration of existing cost structures will result in immediate
savings for the Combined Company. CSI has traditionally concentrated its
marketing efforts on South America, GlobalTel has focused on the Pacific Rim,
while ITC has focused on Africa and Europe. Through relationships with its
carriers, each company believes it has achieved superior rate structures in
its geographic region. The Combined Company anticipates integrating the best
of all three rate structures to realize cost reductions.
Operating Efficiencies and Geographic Diversification. As the Combined
Company attains greater geographic diversity, management believes it will
realize efficiencies by having traffic spread more evenly over the 24-hour
day. Equipment and personnel can be allocated and optimized more efficiently
over 24 hours, rather than over the shorter "peak" periods associated with
each continent. Geographic diversity also reduces the concentration of the
Combined Company's exposure to regulatory and business risk and reduces its
dependence upon individual independent sales agents.
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Cross-Marketing Additional Services. In addition to the telecommunications
services each company presently provides, GlobalTel's and ITC's switches make
it possible for the Combined Company to significantly expand its carrier and
reseller business, and to introduce new enhanced services such as enhanced fax
and business grade Internet services to its existing customers. In addition,
the Combined Company's DIAL and LINK-US technologies facilitate transparent
call-reorigination, under which the mechanics of the call-reorigination
process are invisible to the customer.
Elimination of Redundant Overhead. The Combined Company believes it will be
able to reduce its number of employees and its outside contractors through the
consolidation of functional areas such as accounting, customer service and
technical operations. The Combined Company intends that marketing, accounting
and administration functions will be centralized in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, while technical and customer service functions will be concentrated
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Some additional technical and administrative
functions will continue to be performed in Los Angeles, California and
Seattle, Washington.
Capitalizing on Personnel Experience and Expertise. CSI, GlobalTel and ITC
each possess broad telecommunications industry experience. The Combined
Company anticipates that synergies will be achieved in the areas of marketing,
collections, customer provisioning, carrier relationships, Internet expertise,
and development and enhancement of switch technologies. Pursuant to the
Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement between CSI and ITC, those companies
have already integrated certain of their key operations and personnel.
Terms of the Acquisitions
In May 1998, CSI entered into an agreement to merge with GlobalTel.
Following the GlobalTel Merger, the Combined Company will be renamed "CS
GlobalTel, Inc." The agreement provides for the exchange of all of the
outstanding shares of common stock of GlobalTel for shares of Common Stock of
CSI. The holders of GlobalTel common stock will receive approximately .31
shares of Common Stock of CSI for each share of GlobalTel common stock. Upon
completion of the GlobalTel Merger, Ronald P. Erickson, the current Chief
Executive Officer of GlobalTel, will become Chairman of the Board of the
Combined Company. The GlobalTel Merger is conditioned on, among other things,
there being no material adverse change in the condition of either company. CSI
expects the GlobalTel Merger will be completed shortly after this offering.
CSI has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding capital
stock of ITC for $3.5 million in cash ($325,000 of which has already been paid
through June 30, 1998) and 230,000 shares of Common Stock based on an assumed
initial offering price of $9.00 per share, to be issued on the first
anniversary of the closing of this offering. A portion of the cash will be
held in escrow for one year to secure certain indemnification obligations of
the shareholders of ITC. ITC is currently owned by Lynch Family, LLC, Philip
A. Thomas and Sean Thomas. Upon completion of the ITC Acquisition, Philip A.
Thomas will become Vice President--General Manager and Sean Thomas will become
Director of Business Development for Europe of the Combined Company. The ITC
Acquisition is conditioned upon, among other things, there being no material
adverse change in the condition of either company. The ITC Acquisition is
expected to occur concurrent with the consummation of this offering.
Prior Acquisition
In September 1995, in an effort to increase the number of shareholders of
CSI's Common Stock, and become a publicly traded entity, CSI's shareholders
approved a plan of merger to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Redden
Dynamics Corporation ("Redden") for $34,500 cash and 102,347 shares of CSI's
Common Stock. Under the plan of merger, the shareholders of Redden received
one share of the CSI's Common Stock in exchange for each 108 shares of Redden
stock. Effective as of the date of the merger, all shares of Redden were
canceled, the assets of Redden became assets of CSI and Redden ceased to
exist. Redden's only recorded asset consisted of $11,050 of organizational
costs. Redden had no liabilities and had no revenue or expenses from its
inception. Subsequent to the merger, CSI determined that Redden's assets were
of no value to CSI. Accordingly, no amounts have been recognized for the
issuance of the Common Stock in connection with the merger of Redden. See
"Certain Transactions."
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USE OF PROCEEDS
Based on an assumed offering price of $9.00 per share, the gross proceeds
from sale of the shares of Common Stock offered by the Combined Company hereby
are estimated to be approximately $26.9 million ($31.1 million if the
Underwriters' overallotment option is fully exercised). After deducting
underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, net proceeds
from the sale of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby are estimated to be
approximately $22.8 million ($26.6 million if the Underwriters' over-allotment
option is fully exercised). The Combined Company will not receive any proceeds
from the sale of shares by the Selling Shareholders or the Registered
Securityholders. The Selling Shareholders will pay the underwriting discounts
and commissions and offering expenses relating to the sale of Selling
Shareholders' shares of Common Stock. The Combined Company expects to use the
net proceeds during the 12 months following the offering as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS DOLLAR AMOUNT NET PROCEEDS
----------------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Payment of deferred payables (1).................. $3,700,000 16.3%
Completion of ITC Acquisition (2)................. 3,300,000 14.5
Repayment of Bridge Notes (3)..................... 3,000,000 13.2
Repayment of GlobalTel notes (4).................. 2,300,000 10.1
Capital expenditures (5).......................... 2,000,000 8.7
Repayment of 12% Notes (6)........................ 1,750,000 7.7
Merger and acquisition fee (7).................... 1,050,000 4.6
Repayment of GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes (8).... 935,000 4.1
Completion of Rescission Offer (9)................ 820,000 3.6
Repayment of short term debt (10)................. 520,000 2.3
Working capital and general corporate purposes
(11)............................................. 3,382,000 14.9
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$22,757,000 100.0%
=========== =====
</TABLE>
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(1) Represents amounts to be used for the payment of deferred payables, which
amounts consist primarily of $2.2 million to carriers and $1.1 million for
professional services.
(2) Represents amounts to be paid to Lynch Family, LLC, Philip Thomas and Sean
Thomas as partial consideration for all of the capital stock of ITC and
estimated acquisition costs of $100,000. Through June 30, 1998, the
Combined Company has paid $325,000 in connection with the ITC Acquisition.
In addition, on the first anniversary of the closing of this offering,
Lynch Family, LLC and Messrs. Thomas and Thomas will receive 230,000
shares of Common Stock based on an assumed initial offering price of $9.00
per Share. See "The Acquisitions."
(3) Represents amounts to be used for the repayment of the entire $2,840,000
amount of Bridge Notes and estimated accrued interest thereon. The Bridge
Notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum and are repayable on the
earlier of five days after the consummation of this offering or December
30, 1998. CSI used the proceeds of the December 1997 Financing principally
in connection with the repayment of trade payables and notes payable to
telecommunications carriers. Robert A. Spade and Patrick R. Scanlon each
guaranteed payment of up to $750,000 owed under the Bridge Notes. First
Mortgage Income Trust ("First Mortgage"), a trust affiliated with James L.
Williams, a principal shareholder of CSI, will be repaid $100,000 plus
accrued interest from the proceeds of this offering. See "Description of
Securities--Description of Indebtedness."
(4) Represents amounts to be used for the repayment of certain notes issued by
GlobalTel at various times in 1996 and 1997 and estimated accrued interest
thereon. Such notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, and are
repayable in June 1998 through August 1999. The proceeds from the issuance
of such notes were for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Michael S. Brownfield, a director designee of the Combined Company, will
receive $385,000 plus accrued interest from the proceeds of this offering.
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(5) Represents amounts to be used to purchase or lease and locate regional
switches or other telecommunications equipment in South America, Europe,
Africa or Asia to facilitate least cost routing. See "Business."
(6) Represents amounts to be used for the repayment of $1,750,000 principal
amount of certain notes issued by CSI (the "12% Notes") and estimated
accrued interest thereon. The 12% Notes bear interest at a rate of 12% per
annum and are repayable upon the completion of this offering. The proceeds
of the issuance of the 12% Notes were used for working capital and general
corporate purposes. Robert A. Spade and Patrick R. Scanlon guaranteed
payment of all amounts owed under the 12% Notes. ProFutures Special
Equities Fund, L.P., the holder of the 12% Notes is a principal
shareholder of the Combined Company. See "Description of Securities--
Description of Indebtedness" and "Certain Transactions."
(7) Represents amounts to be paid to Cruttenden Roth Incorporated as a fee in
conjunction with the GlobalTel Merger.
(8) Represents amounts to be used for the repayment of the entire $876,000
principal amount of outstanding GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes and
estimated accrued interest thereon. The GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes bear
interest at a rate of 10% per annum and are repayable in January 1999. The
proceeds from the issuance of the GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes were used
for working capital and general corporate purposes. Michael S. Brownfield
and Bruce L. Crockett, both director designees of the Combined Company,
will be repaid $25,000 and $25,000, respectively, plus accrued interest
from the proceeds of this offering. See "Description of Securities--
Description of Indebtedness."
(9) Represents amount to be paid to certain securityholders of GlobalTel in
connection with the Rescission Offer. See "The Rescission Offer."
(10) Represents amounts to be used for the repayment of approximately $520,000
of certain short term debt incurred by CSI and estimated accrued interest
thereon. Such debt consists of $385,000 owed to certain holders of short
term notes issued by CSI and $133,000 for obligations to repurchase
shares of Common Stock. The notes bear interest at a rate of either 10%
or 15% per annum and are due upon completion of this offering. The
proceeds from the issuance of such notes were used for working capital
and general corporate purposes. First Mortgage will be repaid $40,000
plus accrued interest from the proceeds of this offering. Richard F.
Nipert, Dean H. Cary and Charles Shields, directors of the Combined
Company, will be repaid $40,000, $100,000 and $50,000, respectively, plus
accrued interest from the proceeds of this offering.
(11) Working capital will be used, among other things, to pay security
deposits in connection with carrier agreements and to pay general and
administrative expenses. This amount includes approximately $68,000
payable to a former employee of CSI and $50,000 payable to a director of
CSI.
The foregoing represents the Combined Company's best estimate of the use of
the net proceeds to be received in this offering, based on current planning
and business conditions. However, the Combined Company reserves the right to
change such uses when and if market conditions or unexpected changes in
operating conditions or results of operations occur. The amounts actually
expended for each use may vary significantly depending upon a number of
factors including, but not limited to, future growth and the amount of cash
generated by the Combined Company's operations. The Combined Company believes
that its existing capital resources, together with the net proceeds of this
offering, will be sufficient to maintain the current and planned operations of
the Combined Company for a period of at least 12 months from the date of this
Prospectus. Net proceeds not immediately required for the purposes described
above will be invested principally in U.S. government securities, short-term
certificates of deposit, money market funds or other short-term, interest-
bearing securities.
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DIVIDEND POLICY
CSI has never declared or paid any cash dividends or distributions on its
capital stock. The Combined Company anticipates that for the foreseeable future
all earnings will be retained for use in the Combined Company's business and no
cash dividends will be paid to shareholders. Any payment of cash dividends in
the future on the Common Stock will be dependent upon the Combined Company's
financial condition, results of operations, current and anticipated cash
requirements, plans for expansion, restrictions, if any, under debt
obligations, as well as other factors that the Board of Directors deems
relevant.
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PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
The Common Stock currently is traded infrequently in limited quantities on
the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol CSYG. During the three month period
ended August 20, 1998, the average trading volume for the Common Stock was 410
shares per day, as adjusted to give effect to the 1 for 4 reverse stock split
completed in July 1998 and the proposed 1 for 2 reverse stock split. The
following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices per share
for the Common Stock through the fiscal quarter ending October 31, 1996, and
the range of high and low closing bid prices thereafter, as adjusted to give
effect to the proposed 1 for 2 reverse stock split. Market quotations
represent prices between dealers and do not reflect retail mark-ups, mark-
downs or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions. There was no
market for the Common Stock prior to March 18, 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRICE RANGE OF
FISCAL QUARTER ENDED COMMON STOCK
-------------------- ---------------
HIGH LOW
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
1996
April 30, 1996 (commencing March 18, 1996).................. $ 26.00 $ 12.00
1997
July 31, 1996............................................... 26.00 13.00
October 31, 1996............................................ 28.00 10.00
January 31, 1997............................................ 8.00 3.50
April 30, 1997.............................................. 7.00 1.50
1998
July 31, 1997............................................... 6.50 1.62
October 31, 1997............................................ 5.00 1.62
January 31, 1998............................................ 13.00 2.50
April 30, 1998.............................................. 15.76 4.66
1999
July 31, 1998............................................... 16.25 10.50
October 31, 1998 (through August 19)........................ 15.00 7.50
</TABLE>
On August 19, 1998, the closing bid price of the Common Stock as reported on
the OTC Bulletin Board was $7.50 per share. CSI had approximately 624 holders
of record of Common Stock as of August 19, 1998. Of such amount, CSI believes
that 254 shareholders own Common Stock of CSI in street name.
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DILUTION
As of June 30, 1998, CSI's net tangible book value was a $(3.1) million
deficit or $(2.33) per share of Common Stock. After giving effect to the
issuance of a $500,000 promissory note, the GlobalTel Merger, the ITC
Acquisition and the issuance of shares of Common Stock in exchange for certain
indebtedness upon completion of this offering (the "Pro Forma Combined
adjustments"), and the sale by the Combined Company of 2,974,833 shares of
Common Stock at an assumed offering price of $9.00 per share and the receipt
of the estimated net proceeds thereof, the pro forma net tangible book value
of the Combined Company as of June 30, 1998 would have been approximately $2.7
million or $.48 per share. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma
net tangible book value of $8.16 per share to existing shareholders and an
immediate dilution of $8.52 per share to new investors. "Dilution" is
determined by subtracting pro forma net tangible book value per share after
the offering from the assumed offering price per share of Common Stock, as
illustrated by the following table:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Assumed public offering price................................ $9.00
Net tangible book value (deficit) per share as of June 30,
1998...................................................... $(2.33)
Decrease per share of Common Stock attributable to the Pro
Forma
Combined adjustments ..................................... (5.35)
Increase per share of Common Stock attributable to new in-
vestors................................................... 8.16
------
Net tangible book value per share after the offering......... .48
-----
Dilution per share of Common Stock to new investors.......... $8.52
=====
Dilution as a percentage of assumed offering price........... 94.7%
=====
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes as of June 30, 1998, the number of shares of
Common Stock purchased for cash, the total consideration paid and the average
cash price per share paid by the existing shareholders and by new investors
(assuming the sale of 2,974,833 shares of Common Stock by the Combined Company
the assumed offering price of $9.00 per share, before deduction of
underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE
SHARES PURCHASED TOTAL CONSIDERATION PRICE
----------------- ------------------- (PER
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT SHARE)
--------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing sharehold-
ers(1)(2).............. 2,566,096 46.3% $12,052,262 31.0% $ 4.70
New shareholders(2)..... 2,974,833 53.7 26,773,497 69.0 $ 9.00
--------- ----- ----------- -----
Total................... 5,540,929 100.0% $38,825,759 100.0%
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(1) Includes 581,643 shares of Common Stock to be issued to GlobalTel
shareholders in connection with the GlobalTel Merger, 126,222 Bridge
Shares to be issued immediately prior to the closing of this offering
based on an assumed offering price of $9.00 per share and 525,102 shares
to be issued in connection with certain promissory notes upon the
completion of this offering. See "Description of Securities."
(2) The sale of 125,167 shares of Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders in
this offering will reduce the number of shares of Common Stock held by
existing shareholders to 2,440,929, or 44.0% of the total shares of Common
Stock outstanding. See "Principal and Selling Shareholders."
The foregoing information excludes the Additional Securities and assumes no
exercise of the over-allotment option and no exercise of the Representatives'
Warrants. See "Description of Securities" and "Underwriting." To the extent
that the Additional Securities are issued, there will be further dilution to
new investors.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth (i) the actual capitalization of CSI at June
30, 1998, (ii) the Pro Forma Combined capitalization to reflect the issuance
of a $500,000 promissory note, the GlobalTel Merger, the ITC Acquisition, and
the issuance of shares of Common Stock in exchange for certain indebtedness
upon completion of this offering and (iii) the Pro Forma As Adjusted
capitalization to reflect the sale of 2,974,833 shares of Common Stock at an
assumed public offering price of $9.00 (after deducting underwriting discounts
and commissions and estimated offering expenses).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, 1998
--------------------------------
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
CSI ACTUAL COMBINED AS ADJUSTED
---------- --------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash(3).................................... $ 273 $ 1,458 $ 17,087
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Long-term debt, including current maturi-
ties of notes payable, bridge loans and
capital leases(3)......................... $5,025 $11,858 $ 7,226
Common stock subject to rescission, 43,032
issued and outstanding.................... -- 817 817
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000
shares authorized, none issued or
outstanding............................. -- -- --
Common Stock, no par value; 25,000,000
shares authorized; 1,333,129, 2,566,096
and 5,540,929 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively(1)(2)......... 2,881 10,792 33,416
Obligation to issue common stock......... 795 909 909
Common stock options..................... 37 431 431
Common stock warrants.................... -- 781 781
Notes receivable from shareholder........ (35) (35) (35)
Accumulated deficit...................... (6,646) (9,446) (9,830)
Treasury stock, at cost.................. (133) (133) --
------ ------- --------
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity .... (3,101) 3,299 25,672
------ ------- --------
Total capitalization....................... $1,924 $15,974 $ 33,715
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</TABLE>
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(1) Reflects 581,643 shares of CSI Common Stock issued to GlobalTel
shareholders to effect the GlobalTel Merger, 126,222 Bridge Shares, and
525,102 shares of Common Stock to be issued in connection with certain
promissory notes on a Pro Forma Combined basis; and, the sale of 2,974,833
shares of Common Stock in the offering, which excludes sale of 125,167
shares by Selling Shareholders, at an assumed offering price of $9.00 per
share on a Pro Forma As Adjusted basis.
(2) Excludes the Additional Securities. See "Summary--The Offering."
(3) Net cash proceeds on a Pro Forma As Adjusted basis are net of estimated
underwriters discounts and fees of $4.0 million and the repayment of
certain indebtedness. See "Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial
Statements."
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements of CSI, GlobalTel and ITC and the related notes thereto
and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations." The selected financial data below have been derived from CSI's
audited financial statements as of April 30 1996 and 1997 and December 31,
1997 and for each of the four years in the period ended April 30, 1997 and the
eight months ended December 31, 1997, from GlobalTel's audited consolidated
financial statements as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 and for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1997, from ITC's audited
statement of operations data for the ten months ended October 31, 1997 and the
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the balance sheet data as of
December 31, 1996, and October 31, 1997. The selected financial data for CSI
with respect to the six months ended July 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 and the
balance sheet data as of June 30, 1998 have been derived from CSI's unaudited
financial statements. The selected financial data for GlobalTel and ITC with
respect to the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 and the balance sheet
data as of June 30, 1998 have been derived from GlobalTel's and ITC's
unaudited financial statements. Management believes that CSI's, GlobelTel's
and ITC's interim financial statements as of June 30, 1998 and for the six
months ended June 30, 1997, July 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 include all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position and the results of operations of CSI,
GlobelTel and ITC for such interim periods. Prior results are not a prediction
of future results of operations. The Pro Forma As Adjusted information does
not purport to present the Combined Company's financial position or results of
operations that would have occurred had the transactions, to which pro forma
effect is given, been consummated as of the dates or for the periods indicated
and do not purport to project the Combined Company's financial position or
results of operations at any future date or for a future period, and should be
read in conjunction with the separate financial statements of CSI, GlobalTel
and ITC and the pro forma condensed combined financial statements of CSI,
GlobalTel and ITC.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL--CSI
-----------------------------------------------------------
EIGHT SIX
12 MONTHS ENDED MONTHS MONTHS
APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED
------------------------------- DEC. 31, -----------------
JULY 31, JUNE 30,
1994 1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998
----- ------ ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statement of operations
data:
Revenue.................... $ 137 $1,838 $ 6,741 $11,865 $8,115 $6,576 4,527
Cost of revenue............ 191 1,298 5,963 7,755 4,879 4,083 2,833
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Gross margin............... (54) 540 778 4,110 3,236 2,493 1,694
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing........ 29 529 1,573 2,080 2,007 1,244 1,127
General and
administrative............ 461 625 1,652 2,024 2,103 1,425 1,470
Depreciation and
amortization.............. 13 19 58 103 92 66 89
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Total operating
expenses.................. 503 1,173 3,283 4,207 4,202 2,735 2,686
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Income (loss) from
operations................ (557) (633) (2,505) (97) (966) (242) (992)
Interest expense,
including amortization
of debt discounted........ -- -- (19) (162) (113) (95) (1,238)
Other income (expense)..... -- -- -- -- (85) -- --
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Income (loss) before
income taxes and
extraordinary item........ (557) (633) (2,524) (259) (1,164) (337) (2,230)
Income tax provision
(benefit)................. -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item........ (557) (633) (2,524) (259) (1,164) (337) (2,230)
Extraordinary item--gain
on extinguishment of
debt...................... -- -- -- -- 747 -- --
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Net income (loss).......... $(557) $ (633) $(2,524) $ (259) $ (417) $ (337) $ (2,230)
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Series A convertible
preferred stock
dividends................. -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------ --------
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders.............. $(557) $ (633) $(2,524) $ (259) $ (417) $ (337) $ (2,230)
===== ====== ======= ======= ====== ====== ========
EBITDA..................... $(544) $ (614) $(2,447) $ 6 $ (874) $ (176) $ (903)
===== ====== ======= ======= ====== ====== ========
Basic income (loss) per
share (excluding
extraordinary item)....... $(1.41) $ (.85) $(2.54) $(.22) $(.94) $(.28) $ (1.77)
====== ====== ======= ======= ====== ====== ========
Weighted average
number of shares
outstanding............... 394 742 995 1,160 1,236 1,207 1,263
====== ====== ======= ======= ====== ====== ========
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL--GLOBALTEL HISTORICAL--ITC
-------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
SIX SIX
12 MONTHS MONTHS 12 MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED 10 MONTHS ENDED
DEC. 31, JUNE 30, DEC. 31, ENDED JUNE 30,
-------------------------- ----------------- --------------- OCTOBER 31, ---------------
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statement of operations
data:
Revenue.................... $ 2,113 $ 9,136 $12,862 $ 7,974 $ 3,289 $8,197 $7,603 $8,054 $4,706 $4,919
Cost of revenue............ 1,928 8,230 11,171 6,803 2,675 5,407 5,070 6,790 3,891 3,738
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Gross margin............... 185 906 1,691 1,171 614 2,790 2,533 1,264 815 1,181
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing........ 238 682 788 455 229 1,220 1,099 715 434 454
General and
administrative............ 1,536 5,773 7,119 2,908 3,292 1,149 1,446 1,388 750 701
Depreciation and
amortization.............. 111 98 253 78 176 53 69 73 44 59
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Total operating expenses... 1,885 6,553 8,160 3,441 3,697 2,422 2,614 2,176 1,228 1,214
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Income (loss) from
operations................ (1,700) (5,647) (6,469) (2,270) (3,083) 368 (81) (912) (413) (33)
Interest expense,
including amortization
of debt discounted........ (34) (225) (1,368) (409) (1,903) (11) (21) (57) (10) (25)
Other income (expense)..... -- -- -- -- -- 8 113 119 (29) 23
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before
income taxes and
extraordinary item........ (1,734) (5,872) (7,837) (2,679) (4,986) 365 11 (850) (452) (35)
Income tax provision
(benefit)................. -- -- -- -- -- 21 4 -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item........ (1,734) (5,872) (7,837) (2,679) (4,986) 344 7 (850) (452) (35)
Extraordinary item--gain
on extinguishment of
debt...................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Net income (loss).......... $(1,734) $(5,872) $(7,837) $(2,679) $(4,986) $ 344 $ 7 $ (850) $(452) $ (35)
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Series A convertible
preferred stock
dividends................. -- -- (39) -- (31) -- -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders.............. $(1,734) $(5,872) $(7,876) $(2,679) $(5,017) $ 344 $ 7 $ (850) $(452) $ (35)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= =========== ======= =======
EBITDA..................... $(1,589) $(5,549) $(6,216) $(2,192) $(2,907) $ 429 $ 101 $ (839) $(369) $ 24
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= =========== ======= =======
Basic income (loss) per
share (excluding
extraordinary item)........ $ (2.75) $(5.88) $(6.48) $(2.67) $(2.88) $287 $5.83 $(708) $(377) $ (29)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= =========== ======= =======
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding...... 630 999 1,215 1,002 1,745 1 1 1 1 1
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= =========== ======= =======
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<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
AS ADJUSTED
--------------------
12 MONTHS SIX MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, DEC. 31,
1997 1998
---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Statement of operations
data:
Revenue.................... $ 35,261 $12,735
Cost of revenue............ 27,050 9,246
---------- ---------
Gross margin............... 8,211 3,489
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing........ 4,468 1,810
General and
administrative............ 12,787 5,465
Depreciation and
amortization.............. 8,572 4,353
---------- ---------
Total operating expenses... 25,827 11,628
---------- ---------
Income (loss) from
operations................ (17,616) (8,139)
Interest expense,
including amortization
of debt discounted........ (1,001) (1,718)
Other income (expense)..... -- --
---------- ---------
Income (loss) before
income taxes and
extraordinary item........ (18,617) (9,857)
Income tax provision
(benefit)................. -- --
---------- ---------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item........ (18,617) (9,857)
Extraordinary item--gain
on extinguishment of
debt...................... -- --
---------- ---------
Net income (loss).......... $(18,617) $(9,857)
========== =========
Series A convertible
preferred stock
dividends................. -- --
---------- ---------
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shareholders.............. $(18,617) $(9,857)
========== =========
EBITDA..................... $ (9,044) $(3,786)
========== =========
Basic income (loss) per
share (excluding
extraordinary item)....... $ (3.43) $ (1.80)
========== =========
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding..... 5,424 5,471
========== =========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL--CSI HISTORICAL--GLOBALTEL
------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
-------------------------------- ------------ -------- ---------------- --------
1994 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1996 1997 1998
------ ------ ------- ------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash...................... $ 7 $ 82 $ 57 $ 147 $ 429 $ 273 $ 446 $ 849 $ 142
Working capital
(deficit)................ (114) (288) (2,152) (2,331) (2,612) (5,500) (5,248) (4,934) (11,104)
Total assets.............. 161 459 1,519 1,946 2,975 3,880 3,701 4,354 3,254
Long-term debt, net of
current maturities and
debt discount............ -- -- -- -- -- -- 2,283 3,832 2,000
Common stock subject to
rescission................ -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,519 2,455 2,455
Total shareholders'
equity (deficit).......... (42) (182) (1,856) (1,669) (1,112) (3,101) (7,565) (8,534) (13,413)
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
HISTORICAL--ITC AS ADJUSTED
---------------------------------- ------------
DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
------------ ----------- --------- ------------
1996 1997 1998 1998
------------ ----------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash....................... $ 218 $ 848 $ 603 $ 17,087
Working capital
(deficit)................. (383) (1,259) (1,440) 2,584
Total assets............... 1,956 2,720 3,000 46,302
Long-term debt, net of
current maturities and
debt discount............ 21 292 160 2,160
Common stock subject to
rescission................ -- -- -- 817
Total shareholders'
equity (deficit).......... 69 (781) (863) 25,672
</TABLE>
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed herein are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-
looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning
anticipated trends in revenue and net income, the mix of the Combined
Company's revenue, projections concerning operations and available cash flow.
The Combined Company's actual results could differ materially from the results
discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include those discussed below, as well as those
discussed in "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Prospectus.
THE COMBINED COMPANY
OVERVIEW
The Combined Company is a growing provider of international
telecommunications services offering long distance, calling cards and enhanced
voice and data services. With more than 16,700 customers in over 170
countries, the Combined Company primarily serves markets that historically
have been underserved by large telecommunications providers and ITOs. The
Combined Company provides its telecommunications services through its (i)
voice switching and global fax messaging infrastructure in Los Angeles,
California, (ii) voice switching and billing center in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, (iii) access to third party infrastructure through international
telecommunications carriers and through Equant, a global data network services
provider, and (iv) enhanced fax nodes in Hong Kong and Mexico City.
The Combined Company currently focuses on international call-reorigination,
capitalizing on the arbitrage opportunity created by differences between U.S.
and international long-distance rates. The Combined Company also resells its
international long-distance services to other telecommunications carriers and
resellers on a wholesale basis. In addition, the Combined Company provides
prepaid calling cards and enhanced voice services, consisting of voice-mail
and conference calling. For the 12 months ended December 31, 1997,
approximately 87.9% of the Combined Company's revenue was derived from call-
reorigination and approximately 12.1% was provided by carrier resales. Going
forward, the Combined Company intends to leverage the expertise derived from,
and capitalize on the established customer base generated by, its call-
reorigination business to provide higher margin telecommunications services
such as call-through, enhanced fax and business grade Internet services.
The Combined Company generally realizes higher gross margins from its call-
reorigination services than from sales to carriers and resellers. Sales to
carriers and resellers, however, provide a source of additional revenue and
add significant minutes originating on the Combined Company's network, which
improves the Combined Company's purchasing power with its carriers and enables
it to take advantage of volume discounts. Unlike call-reorigination, minutes
generated from sales to carriers and resellers generally are "billable"
minutes even if the destination segment of the call is not answered or
connected. Furthermore, the Combined Company is not responsible for billing
end users or paying independent sales agent commissions. Therefore, operating
costs generally are lower for sales to carriers and resellers.
The Combined Company seeks to minimize costs through negotiation of
favorable rates with its existing long distance carriers. Under certain
carrier contracts, the Combined Company obtains guaranteed rates, which
generally are more favorable than otherwise would be available, by committing
to purchase a minimum number of minutes from such carriers. If the Combined
Company fails to meet its minimum requirements under a carrier contract, it
could still be required to pay its minimum monthly commitment as a penalty.
The Combined Company is seeking to enter into agreements with additional long
distance carriers in order to apply "least cost routing" techniques, which
enable the Combined Company to access the lowest transmission costs charged by
its carriers for each call segment. The Combined Company also intends to
establish additional switching facilities
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outside the U.S. in order to utilize a larger number of long distance carriers
and reduce its per minute transmission costs. See "Use of Proceeds" and
"Business--Business Strategy."
As part of its acquisition strategy, CSI has entered into an agreement in
principle to merge with GlobalTel and an agreement to acquire ITC. The
GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition will enable the Combined Company to
rapidly obtain access to complementary infrastructure, personnel, customer
bases, sales and marketing resources and strategic relationships. The
integration of GlobalTel and ITC with CSI will afford the Combined Company an
opportunity to increase revenue through cross-marketing its services to each
company's customer base and the sale of excess international capacity to other
carriers and resellers. The Combined Company will seek to improve its margins
through the administrative efficiencies and operating synergies created by the
combination of the companies and through improved rate structures with
carriers.
The Combined Company's fiscal year end will be December 31.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Revenue is generated primarily from international call-reorigination
services and is based on the minutes of customer use billed by the Combined
Company on completed calls. The Combined Company's call-reorigination revenue
represents the majority of the Combined Company's revenue and has increased as
the Combined Company has added independent sales agents and introduced its
services into new countries. The Combined Company also sells international
long distance minutes to other telecommunications carriers and resellers on a
wholesale basis. The Combined Company's call re-origination customer base is
diversified both geographically and by customer type.
Approximately 60.0% of all revenue is collected through automatic charges to
pre-approved customer credit cards. Under the terms of their agreements, the
independent sales agents are responsible for collecting customer payments
except for credit card payments, and independent sales agents generally are
responsible for customer bad debts less, in some cases, an allowance granted
by the Combined Company. Failure of independent sales agents to collect and
remit customer payments to the Combined Company presents a risk to the
Combined Company. Although collection terms for cash customers are net 30
days, the time necessary to process and collect billings through the Combined
Company's independent sales agents may at times result in receivables reaching
60 to 90 days.
Cost of revenue consists primarily of costs paid to carriers for the
origination and transmission of voice and data telecommunications services and
to a lesser extent, debit card costs and allowances and discounts. Currently,
a substantial portion of the Combined Company's telecommunications revenue is
derived from services that are accessed through the facilities of long
distance carriers. Accordingly, a significant portion of the Combined
Company's cost of telecommunications services is variable, based on the number
of minutes of use, with transmission costs being the Combined Company's most
significant expense. In June 1998, the Combined Company's aggregate minimum
monthly commitments were approximately $564,000, which represented
approximately 36.6% of the Combined Company's monthly variable transmission
cost.
Sales and marketing expense primarily represents commissions paid to
independent sales agents, compensation paid to in-house salespersons and
advertising expense. To date, the Combined Company's decision to use
independent sales agents has been primarily driven by the low initial fixed
costs associated with this distribution channel, and the benefits of
independent sales agents' familiarity with local business and marketing
practices. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on Key Sales Agents" and "Business--
Sales and Marketing."
General and administrative expense primarily represents compensation for
customer service, executive and accounting personnel, costs associated with
the operation and maintenance of the Combined Company's network switching
centers, costs related to the technical development of, and market planning
for, the Combined Company's planned enhanced services, professional fees, bad
debt expense and other operating and corporate
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overhead costs. The Combined Company has a policy of aggressively attempting
to collect receivables from independent sales agents and customers who fail to
remit payment in a timely manner. While the Combined Company seeks to minimize
bad debt, the Combined Company's experience indicates that a certain portion
of past due receivables will never be collected.
Depreciation expense includes depreciation of switching and network
equipment, furniture and fixtures. The Combined Company provides for
depreciation using the straight line method of depreciation over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, which range from five to ten years. The Combined
Company will incur amortization expense which relates to the amortization of
the intangible assets recorded in the GlobalTel Merger and the ITC
Acquisition. The intangible assets will include identifiable intangible assets
which will be amortized over a two to seven year period and that relate to
distribution and customer arrangements, intellectual property and licenses.
Identifiable intangible assets also include in-process research and
development which will be charged to operating expense upon completion of the
GlobalTel Merger. In addition, intangible assets include goodwill, which will
be amortized over a five-year period.
Interest and debt discount expense includes interest expense on indebtedness
and non-cash financing expenses including amortized debt discount and
amortized deferred offering costs associated with debt financing.
As used herein, "EBITDA' is defined as net income or loss plus depreciation,
amortization and interest expense, income taxes and other non-cash charges,
minus extraordinary income and gains and non-cash income, if any, and plus
extraordinary losses, if any. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance
under generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered a
substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
COMPARISON OF 12 MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND 1997
The Combined Company's historical combined revenue was $15.1 million, $27.1
million and $35.3 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and
1997, respectively. The increase in revenue resulted from increased usage by
existing customers, the addition of new customers as the Combined Company
expanded its independent sales agent network and commenced providing services
in new countries, and the commencement of sales to carriers and resellers.
Call-reorigination revenue represented 100.0%, 95.8% and 88.0% for 1995, 1996
and 1997, respectively, while carrier and reseller revenue represented 2.9%
and 12.0% for 1996 and 1997, respectively. The Combined Company anticipates
that revenue will increase as it begins to cross-market its services to its
customers and continues to focus on carrier sales.
The Combined Company's historical combined cost of revenue was $11.2
million, $20.8 million and $27.0 million for the 12 months ended December 31,
1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. As a percent of revenue, these costs were
74.3%, 77.1% and 76.7% for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The Combined
Company anticipates a significant increase in transmission costs associated
with greater calling volume. The growth in transmission volume should improve
the Combined Company's ability to negotiate preferential rates with its
carriers. In addition, integrating the cost structures of the Combined Company
may result in reduced costs per minute of use. The Combined Company expects
gross margin percentages may decline if carrier and reseller revenue increases
as a percentage of revenue or if price reductions occur due to competition.
The Combined Company's historical combined sales and marketing expense was
$2.6 million, $3.7 million and $4.5 million for the 12 months ended December
31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. As a percent of revenue, these costs
were 17.5%, 13.6% and 12.7% for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The
Combined Company anticipates a significant increase in sales and marketing
expense in absolute dollars due to an increase in independent sales agent
commissions caused by an expected increase in revenue. However, these costs as
a percentage of revenue are expected to decrease as the fixed portion of sales
and marketing expense, such as costs associated with in-house sales personnel
and advertising, are spread across a broader revenue base. In addition, the
Combined Company expects sales and marketing expense to decrease as a
percentage of revenue if carrier and reseller revenue increase as a percent of
total revenue because sales to carriers and resellers do not have advertising
and sales commission costs.
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The Combined Company's historical combined general and administrative
expense was $3.6 million, $9.3 million and $11.7 million for the 12 months
ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. General and
administrative expense in 1997 included non-recurring costs totaling $670,000
associated with GlobalTel's terminated public offering and $398,000 of non-
cash compensation cost. As a percent of revenue, general and administrative
expense was 24.0%, 34.5% and 33.3% for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The
Combined Company expects general and administrative expense will decrease as a
percent of revenue due to cost savings resulting from operating efficiencies
and the elimination of redundant overhead.
The Combined Company's historical combined depreciation and amortization
expense was $203,000, $251,000 and $480,000 for the 12 months ended December
31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. As a percent of revenue, these costs
were 1.3%, .9% and 1.4% for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The Combined
Company anticipates amortization expense will increase by $11.5 million
annually due to amortization of the intangible assets related to the GlobalTel
Merger, the ITC Acquisition and future acquisitions not yet identified. In
addition, the Combined Company expects that depreciation expense may increase
due to planned capital expenditures related to the purchase and installation
of regional switches and automated switching equipment for its high volume
customers.
The Combined Company's historical combined interest and debt discount
expense was $50,000, $341,000 and $1.6 million for the 12 months ended
December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. As a percent of revenue, these
costs were .3%, 1.3% and 4.5% for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The
Combined Company anticipates non-cash financing expense of $3.5 million will
be incurred until completion of this offering due to the amortization of debt
discount expense, amortization of deferred offering costs and accrued interest
expense related to CSI's December 1997 Financing and the GlobalTel Full
Coverage Notes. The Combined Company expects interest expense may increase as
the Combined Company seeks other financing arrangements, such as a working
capital line of credit, lease financing, acquisition financing and term debt
to be used to fund the Combined Company's growth.
The Combined Company's historical combined negative EBITDA was $2.4 million,
$6.8 million and $8.3 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 1995, 1996
and 1997, respectively. As a percentage of revenue, negative EBITDA was 16.1%,
25.1% and 23.5% for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Combined Company's capital resources have been used to fund operating
losses, debt service and capital expenditures associated with development of
its customer base and the establishment and upgrade of its network
infrastructure. The Combined Company had a working capital deficit of $18.0
million at June 30, 1998. The Combined Company has historically satisfied its
capital requirements principally through a combination of sales of equity and
debt securities, borrowings from third parties and trade credit extended by
carriers.
The Combined Company believes that cash on hand, together with cash flow
from its operating activities and cash available from this offering, will be
sufficient to fund the Combined Company's existing operations at least for the
next 12 months. However, the Combined Company intends to continue its strategy
of rapid growth, primarily through the expansion of its infrastructure and
pursuing other growth opportunities such as acquisitions of complementary
international customer bases, products and infrastructure. The Combined
Company is currently reviewing various alternatives for obtaining additional
financing to fund this strategy. The proceeds from such financing are
anticipated to be used to expand the Combined Company's operations, fund the
Combined Company's growth and enable the Combined Company to undertake
additional strategic initiatives. There can be no assurance that the Combined
Company will be able to raise additional capital on acceptable terms or at
all. If the Combined Company is unable to obtain such additional capital, the
Combined Company may have to curtail its expansion of operations, growth and
other strategic initiatives, which could adversely affect the Combined
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations and its
ability to compete.
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EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Although increases in salaries, carrier costs and operating overhead can
adversely affect the Combined Company's operations, the Combined Company does
not believe that inflation has had a material effect on its operating results.
However, because future increases in inflation may cause the Combined
Company's suppliers to increase prices of materials and services to the
Combined Company, an increase in inflation could increase the Combined
Company's cost of revenue and operating expenses. Although the Combined
Company's sales to date have been denominated in U.S. dollars, the value of
the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies also may adversely affect
the Combined Company's revenue. To the extent the Combined Company changes its
pricing practices to denominate prices in foreign currencies, the Combined
Company will be exposed to increased risks of currency fluctuation. Any such
fluctuation could have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company's
earnings or assets when translated into U.S. dollars. Although the Combined
Company has not entered into foreign exchange contracts to hedge exchange
transactions, it may do so in the future.
SEASONALITY
The Combined Company's business exhibits a small degree of seasonality.
Historically, the Combined Company's revenue (as well as sales in the
telecommunications industry in general) has decreased slightly in August and
December, which CSI attributes to vacations and holidays in its European and
Latin American markets and in the United States. As a result of these factors,
reported quarterly revenue in future periods will vary and are not indicative
of revenue in subsequent comparable periods.
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosure about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("Statement 131"), which is
effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997. Statement 131 requires that public business enterprises report
certain information about operating segments in complete sets of financial
statements of the enterprise and in condensed financial statements of interim
periods issued to shareholders. Statement 131 also requires that public
business enterprises report certain information about their products and
services, the geographic areas in which they operate and their major
customers.
In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits", which revises employers'
disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Statement
132 does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans, but
requires additional information on changes in benefit obligations and fair
values of plan assets, and eliminates certain disclosures previously required
by SFAS Nos. 87, 88 and 106. Statement 132 is effective for financial
statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997.
During June 1998, the FASB issued Statement No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." Statement 133 establishes new
standards by which derivative financial instruments must be recognized in an
entity's financial statements. Besides bringing derivatives on balance sheets
at fair value, Statement 133 generally requires that gains and losses from
later changes in a derivative's fair value be recognized currently in
earnings. Statement 133 also unifies qualifying criteria for hedges involving
all kinds of derivatives, requiring that a company document, designate and
assess the effectiveness of its hedges. Statement 133 is required to be
adopted by the Combined Company in 2000. Management, however, does not expect
the impact from this statement to have a material impact on the financial
statement presentation, financial position or results of operations.
The Combined Company has not determined what additional disclosures, if any,
may be required by the provisions of Statements 131, 132 and 133, but does not
expect adoption of either statement to have a material effect on its results
of operations.
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In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which requires costs of start-up activities and organization
costs to be expensed as incurred. The SOP is effective for financial
statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998, although
earlier application is encouraged. The adoption of the SOP is not expected to
have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company.
YEAR 2000 STATEMENT
The Combined Company is currently evaluating its computer systems to
identify potential problems relating to the Year 2000 date change. The
Combined Company does not expect the cost to modify its computer systems to
address Year 2000 issues will be material to its financial condition or
results of operations, and does not anticipate any material disruption in its
operations as a result of any Year 2000 issues. The Combined Company has not
contacted any of its suppliers or customers for information concerning the
potential impact of Year 2000 issues on those third parties. In the event that
the Combined Company or any of the Combined Company's significant suppliers or
customers does not successfully and timely address Year 2000 issues, the
Combined Company's business or operations could be adversely affected. The
Combined Company intends to develop a contingency plan to mitigate any
business interruptions due to Year 2000 issues.
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage
relationship to revenue of certain items in CSI's statements of operations:
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<CAPTION>
SIX SIX
MONTHS MONTHS
YEAR ENDED EIGHT MONTHS ENDED ENDED ENDED
APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31, JULY 31, JUNE 30,
--------------------- ------------------ -------- --------
1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998
----- ----- ----- ------------------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of revenue......... 70.6 88.5 65.4 60.1 62.1 62.6
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Gross margin............ 29.4 11.5 34.6 39.9 37.9 37.4
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing... 28.8 23.3 17.5 24.7 18.9 24.9
General and adminis-
trative.............. 34.0 24.5 17.0 25.9 21.7 32.5
Depreciation and amor-
tization............. 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.0 1.9
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total operating ex-
penses................. 63.8 48.7 35.4 51.7 41.6 59.3
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Loss from operations.... (34.4) (37.2) (0.8) (11.8) (3.7) (21.9)
Interest expense, in-
cluding amortization of
debt discount.......... -- (0.3) (1.4) (1.4) (1.4) (27.3)
Other expense........... -- -- -- (1.0) -- --
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Loss before extraordi-
nary item.............. (34.4) (37.5) (2.2) (14.2) (5.1) (49.2)
Extraordinary item...... -- -- -- 9.2 -- --
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Net loss................ (34.4)% (37.5)% (2.2)% (5.0)% (5.1)% (49.2)%
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COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1997 TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
Revenue decreased $2.1 million or 31.2% from approximately $6.6 million for
the six months ended July 31, 1997 to $4.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1998. This decrease in revenue was due to
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a decline in customers and usage resulting from service disruptions caused by
the transfer of CSI's switching and billing functions into ITC's systems. CSI
experienced operational difficulties during this transfer process which
resulted in service disruptions for a number of customers. Although CSI's
revenue was adversely affected during this period, CSI believes that it has
resolved these difficulties.
CSI's cost of revenue decreased $1.3 million or 30.6% from approximately $4.1
million for the six months ended July 31, 1997 to approximately $2.8 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The decrease in cost of revenue was due
to the decline in usage. As a percentage of revenue, these costs increased from
62.1% to 62.6% for the six month periods ended July 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998,
respectively.
Sales and marketing expense decreased $117,000 or 9.4% from approximately
$1.2 million for the six months ended July 31, 1997 to $1.1 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. As a percentage of revenue, these costs increased
from 18.9% to 24.9% for the six month periods ended July 31, 1997 and June 30,
1998, respectively. The decrease in absolute dollars was due in part to a
decrease in independent sales agent commissions caused by the decrease in
revenue, while the increase as a percentage of revenue was due primarily to
additional internal sales personnel.
General and administrative expense increased $45,000 or 3.2% from
approximately $1.4 million for the six months ended July 31, 1997 to $1.5
million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. As a percentage of revenue,
these costs increased from 21.7% to 32.5% for the six month periods ended July
31, 1997 and June 30, 1998, respectively. The increase in costs were due to
additional customer support and administrative personnel. Expenses increased as
a percent of revenue, due to the decrease in revenues.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $23,000 or 34.9% from
approximately $66,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997 to approximately
$89,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998. These costs increased primarily
as a result of CSI's higher fixed asset base during the six months ended June
30, 1998 as compared with the six months ended July 31, 1997.
Interest and amortization of debt discount increased approximately $1.1
million, from approximately $95,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997 to
approximately $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. This
increase is primarily due to interest expense and amortized costs associated
with the December 1997 Financing. Interest and debt discount expense will
increase significantly until completion of this offering due to accrued
interest and amortized costs associated with the December 1997 Financing and
12% Note financing in April and May 1998.
CSI did not record an income tax expense or benefit for the six month periods
ended July 31, 1997 or June 30, 1998 but recorded valuation allowances to
offset the deferred tax asset due to the uncertainty of the ultimate
realization of the net operating loss carryforwards.
CSI had a net loss of approximately $300,000 for the six months ended July
31, 1997 compared to a net loss of approximately $2.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. The increase in net loss was due primarily to the
decrease in revenue and the increases in interest expenses and amortized costs
associated with CSI's financing.
CSI had basic loss per share of $.28 for the six months ended July 31, 1997
compared to basic loss per share of $1.77 for the six months ended June 30,
1998. The change in per share results was due primarily to an increase in net
loss and by an increase in weighted average shares outstanding.
CSI had negative EBITDA of $176,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997
compared to negative EBITDA of $903,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998.
The decrease in EBITDA was primarily due to the decrease in revenue.
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COMPARISON OF TWELVE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1997 TO EIGHT MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1997
Revenue decreased $3.8 million from $11.9 million for the twelve months
ended April 30, 1997 to $8.1 million for the eight months ended December 31,
1997. This decrease is primarily due to the different periods presented.
Cost of revenue decreased $2.9 million from $7.8 million for the twelve
months ended April 30, 1997 to $4.9 million for the eight months ended
December 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue, cost of revenue decreased from
65.4% to 60.1% respectively. Cost of revenue increased at a lower rate than
revenue as CSI recognized the benefit of more favorable carrier rates.
Sales and marketing expense decreased $73,000 from $2.1 million for the
twelve months ended April 30, 1997 to $2.0 million for the eight months ended
December 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue, these costs increased from
17.5% to 24.7% for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997 and the eight months
ended December 31, 1997, respectively. The increase as a percentage of revenue
was due primarily to an increase in marketing expense and costs associated
with in-house sales persons.
General and administrative expense increased $79,000 from $2.0 million for
the twelve months ended April 30, 1997 to $2.1 million for the eight months
ended December 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue, these costs increased
from 17.0% to 25.9% for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997 and the eight
months ended December 31, 1997, respectively. The increase in costs were due
to additional customer support and administrative personnel hired to support
the expected growth of CSI's operations and an increase in bad debt expense.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $11,000 from approximately
$103,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997 to approximately $92,000
for the eight months ended December 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue,
these costs increased from .9% to 1.1% for the twelve months ended April 30,
1997 and the eight months ended December 31, 1997, respectively.
Interest and amortization of debt discount decreased $49,000 from $162,000
for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997 to approximately $113,000 for the
eight months ended December 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue, these costs
were 1.4% for both twelve months ended April 30, 1997 and the eight months
ended December 31, 1997.
CSI did not record an income tax benefit in for the twelve months ended
December 31, 1997 or the eight months ended December 31, 1997 but recorded
valuation allowances to offset the deferred tax asset due to the uncertainty
of the ultimate realization of the net operating loss carryforwards.
The loss before extraordinary item increased $905,000 from $259,000 for the
twelve months ended April 30, 1997 to $1.2 million for the eight months ended
December 31, 1997. The increase in net loss was primarily due to an increase
in general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue.
CSI had basic loss per share before extraordinary item of $.22 for the
twelve months ended April 30, 1997 compared to $.94 for the eight months ended
December 31, 1997. The increase in basic loss per share was due primarily to
an increase in net loss, offset by an increase in the weighted average number
of shares outstanding.
CSI had positive EBITDA of $6,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997
compared to negative EBITDA of $874,000 for the eight months ended December
31, 1997. The decrease in EBITDA was primarily due to an increase in general
and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue.
COMPARISON OF FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 1996 AND 1997
Revenue increased $5.1 million or 76.0% from $6.7 million for fiscal 1996 to
$11.9 million for fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to growth in
the number of customers. The significant increase in revenue was primarily due
to CSI's efforts to increase its independent sales agent base in its target
markets.
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Cost of revenue increased $1.8 million or 30.1% from $6.0 million for fiscal
1996 to $7.8 million for fiscal 1997. As a percentage of revenue, cost of
revenue decreased from 88.5% to 65.4%, respectively. Cost of revenue increased
at a lower rate than revenue as CSI recognized the benefit of more favorable
carrier rates.
Sales and marketing expense increased $507,000 or 32.2% from $1.6 million
for fiscal 1996 to $2.1 million for fiscal 1997. As a percentage of revenue,
these costs decreased from 23.3% to 17.5% for fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1997,
respectively. The increase in absolute dollars was due primarily to
commissions due on increased revenue while the decrease as a percentage of
revenue was due primarily to revenue increasing at a greater rate than
marketing expense and costs associated with in-house salespersons.
General and administrative expense increased $372,000 or 22.5% from $1.7
million for fiscal 1996 to $2.0 million for fiscal 1997. As a percentage of
revenue, these costs decreased from 24.5% to 17.0% for fiscal 1996 and fiscal
1997, respectively. The increase in costs were due to additional customer
support and administrative personnel hired to support the growth of CSI's
operations.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $45,000 or 77.6% from
approximately $58,000 for fiscal 1996 to approximately $103,000 for fiscal
1997. These expenses increased primarily as a result of CSI's higher fixed
asset base in fiscal 1997 which was principally due to investments in
telecommunications equipment, infrastructure and facility expansion.
Interest expense increased $143,000 from approximately $19,000 for fiscal
1996 to approximately $162,000 for fiscal 1997. The increase in interest
expense was due primarily to the issuance of notes to satisfy carrier
obligations.
CSI did not record an income tax benefit in either fiscal 1996 or fiscal
1997 but recorded valuation allowances to offset the deferred tax asset due to
the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the net operating loss
carryforwards.
The net loss decreased from $2.5 million for fiscal 1996 to $259,000 for
fiscal 1997. The decrease in net loss was primarily due to CSI's obtaining
more favorable carrier rates and increases in customer volume.
CSI had basic loss per share of $2.54 for fiscal 1996 compared to basic loss
per share of $.22 for fiscal 1997. The decrease in basic loss per share was
due primarily to CSI's obtaining more favorable carrier rates and increases in
customer volumes as well as an increase in the weighted average number of
shares outstanding.
CSI had negative EBITDA of $2.4 million for fiscal 1996 compared to positive
EBITDA of $6,000 for fiscal year 1997. The increase in EBITDA was primarily
due to CSI's obtaining more favorable carrier rates, which improved gross
margin percentages.
COMPARISON OF FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995 AND 1996
Revenue increased $4.9 million or 266.8% from $1.8 million for fiscal 1995
to $6.7 million for fiscal 1996. This increase was primarily due to growth in
the number of customers, which resulted from CSI's efforts to increase its
independent sales agent base in its target markets.
Cost of revenue increased $4.7 million or 359.4% from $1.3 million for
fiscal 1995 to $6.0 million for fiscal 1996 and as a percentage of revenue
increased from 70.6% to 88.5%, respectively. During fiscal 1996, CSI increased
minute volume in advance of its ability to secure more favorable volume
discount rates with its carriers.
Sales and marketing expense increased $1.0 million or 197.4% from $529,000
for fiscal 1995 to $1.6 million for fiscal 1996. As a percentage of revenue,
these costs decreased from 28.8% to 23.3% for fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1996,
respectively. The increase in absolute dollars was due primarily to
commissions on increased revenue
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while the decrease as a percentage of revenue was due primarily to revenue
increasing at a greater rate than marketing expenses and costs associated with
in-house salespersons.
General and administrative expense increased $1.0 million or 164.3% from
$625,000 for fiscal 1995 to $1.7 million for fiscal 1996. As a percentage of
revenue, these costs decreased from 34.0% to 24.5% for fiscal year 1995 and
fiscal 1996, respectively. The increase in absolute dollars was due to
additional customer support and administrative personnel hired to support the
growth of CSI's operations.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $39,000 or 205.3% from
approximately $19,000 for fiscal 1995 to approximately $58,000 for fiscal 1996.
These expenses increased primarily as a result of CSI's higher fixed asset base
in fiscal 1996 which was principally due to investments in telecommunications
equipment, infrastructure and facility expansion.
Interest expense was approximately $19,000 for fiscal 1996 and was a nominal
amount in fiscal 1995. Interest expense was due primarily to the issuance of
notes payable to satisfy carrier obligations.
CSI did not record an income tax benefit in either fiscal 1995 or fiscal
1996 but recorded valuation allowances to offset the deferred tax asset due to
the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the net operating loss
carryforwards.
The net loss increased from $633,000 for fiscal 1995 to $2.5 million for
fiscal 1996. The increase in net loss was primarily due to CSI's unfavorable
carrier rates and significant increase in operating expenses.
CSI had basic loss per share of $.85 for fiscal 1995 compared to basic loss
per share of $2.54 for fiscal 1996. The increase in basic loss per share was
due primarily to an increase in CSI's net loss, offset by an increase in the
weighted average number of shares outstanding.
CSI had negative EBITDA of $614,000 for fiscal 1995 compared to negative
EBITDA of $2.4 million for fiscal 1996. The decrease in EBITDA was due
primarily to a significant increase in operating expenses during fiscal 1996.
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain quarterly financial data for the six
fiscal quarters ended October 31, 1997, the two month period ended December
31, 1997 and the two calendar quarters ended June 30, 1998. CSI changed its
year end to December 31. This quarterly information has been derived from
CSI's unaudited financial statements which, in the opinion of CSI's
management, reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the
periods presented. Operating results for any one quarter are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected in any future period.
CSI's quarterly operating results have fluctuated in the past and may
fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors,
some of which are outside CSI's control. These factors include demand for
international telecommunications services, capital expenditures and other
costs relating to the expansion of operations, the timing of new service
introductions by CSI or its competitors, market availability and acceptance of
new and enhanced versions of CSI's or its competitors' services, changes in
the mix of revenue, rates of customer acquisition and retention and general
economic conditions.
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<CAPTION>
TWO
FISCAL 1997 QUARTER ENDED QUARTER ENDED MONTHS QUARTER ENDED
------------------------------------------ -------------------- ENDED ------------------
JULY 31, OCTOBER 31, JANUARY 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31, OCTOBER 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................ $2,579 $2,952 $3,129 $3,205 $3,370 $3,002 $1,743 $ 2,279 $ 2,248
Cost of revenue........ 1,675 1,933 2,086 2,061 2,023 1,784 1,072 1,424 1,409
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Gross margin........... 904 1,019 1,043 1,144 1,347 1,218 671 855 839
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing... 447 496 548 589 654 616 737 557 570
General and
administrative....... 388 455 484 697 798 918 387 684 786
Depreciation and
amortization......... 19 23 28 33 33 35 24 42 47
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Total operating
expenses.............. 854 974 1,060 1,319 1,485 1,569 1,148 1,283 1,403
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Income (loss) from
operations............ 50 45 (17) (175) (138) (351) (477) (428) (564)
Interest expense....... (40) (36) (38) (48) (47) (42) (24) (698) (540)
Other income
(expense)............. -- -- -- -- -- -- (85) -- --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item.... 10 9 (55) (223) (185) (393) (586) (1,126) (1,104)
Extraordinary item..... -- -- -- -- -- -- 747 -- --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- -------
Net income (loss)...... $ 10 $ 9 $ (55) $ (223) $ (185) $ (393) $ 161 $(1,126) $(1,104)
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CSI experienced declining revenue in the quarters ended March 31, 1998 and
June 30, 1998 in comparison to prior quarters. This decline was primarily a
result of a decline in customers and usage resulting from service disruptions
caused by the transfer of CSI's switching and billing functions into ITC's
systems. CSI experienced operational difficulties during this transfer process
which resulted in service disruptions for a number of customers. Although
CSI's revenue was adversely affected during this period, CSI believes that it
has resolved these difficulties.
Operating expenses have increased during each quarter, reflecting an
increase in general and administrative expense associated with the development
of CSI's administrative infrastructure. Installation, sales and marketing
expense has increased primarily due to commissions on increased revenue and
in-house sales personnel. CSI also increased its reserve for bad debt during
quarters ended October 31, 1997, due to unpaid receivables owed by a former
independent sales agent. Interest expense increased significantly during the
quarters ended March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998, primarily as a result of non-
cash financing activities in the quarter. CSI also recognized gain on
extinguishment of debt during the two months ended December 31, 1997, related
to the repayment of notes using the proceeds of the December 1997 Financing.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CSI's capital resources have been used to fund operating losses, debt
service and capital expenditures associated with development of its customer
base and the establishment and upgrade of its network infrastructure. Since
its inception, CSI has experienced net losses and negative cash flow from
operations. As of June 30, 1998, CSI had a working capital deficit of
approximately $5.5 million. CSI has satisfied its capital requirements
principally through a combination of sales of equity and debt securities,
borrowings from third parties (including its shareholders) and trade credit
extended by carriers. The proceeds from the issuance of stock and notes were
used for expansion of operations and general corporate purposes. During fiscal
1996 and fiscal 1997, CSI issued shares of its Common Stock for aggregate
proceeds of $537,000 and $111,000, respectively, and generated additional
working capital of $320,000 in fiscal 1997 through the issuance of convertible
notes. The notes bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum and mature two
years after issuance. In fiscal 1998, $95,000 of principal amount of such
notes were also issued. The notes are convertible into shares of Common Stock
at a conversion price equal to 90% of the average of the bid and asked price
on the day preceding the date of conversion. As of June 30, 1998, $385,000 of
the convertible notes had been converted. In fiscal 1997, CSI also raised
$85,000
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through the issuance of notes that bear interest at 15% per annum and mature
in September 1998. In December 1997, CSI issued Bridge Notes in the principal
amount of $2.8 million. The Bridge Notes bear interest at 10% per annum and
are due five days following the closing of this offering. CSI has entered into
employment agreements that obligate the Combined Company to pay annual
salaries of approximately $475,000. CSI also has an agreement to pay certain
royalties to Gary Kamienski relating to CSI's LINK-US technology.
In May and July 1998, CSI sold to ProFutures Special Equities Fund, L.P.
("ProFutures") an aggregate of $1.75 million principal amount promissory notes
bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum (the "12% Notes") and 74,074
shares of Common Stock. In connection with the purchase of the 12% Notes and
shares of Common Stock, ProFutures received warrants to purchase 600,000
shares of Common Stock at 70% of the initial public offering price.
As a result of CSI's operating losses, working capital has not always been
sufficient to satisfy CSI's obligations, and CSI from time to time has been in
arrears on its payment obligations to its carriers. During fiscal 1996 and
fiscal 1997, CSI incurred usage fees, which it was unable to pay on a current
basis, with two of its primary carriers totaling approximately $2.0 million.
In February 1997, CSI restructured these obligations and converted all amounts
into notes bearing interest ranging from 10% to 12% payable in monthly
installments ranging from $40,000 to $123,000 through August 1997 and $40,000
thereafter through January 2001. In December 1997, all carrier obligations
were paid in full from the proceeds of the December 1997 Financing. CSI
anticipates that its minimum commitments to carriers (exclusive of any carrier
commitments of GlobalTel or ITC) will be approximately $3.0 million and $1.5
million for fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999, respectively. As of June 30, 1998,
CSI was again in arrears on carrier payments due to one carrier of
approximately $369,000. The Combined Company intends to use a portion of the
proceeds of this offering to repay such amount. There can be no assurance CSI
will not be required to pay a penalty to this or any other carrier or that CSI
will not be in default of its obligations to its carriers in the future.
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $183,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 1998, as compared to cash provided by operating
activities of approximately $285,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997.
Adjustments to the $2.2 million net loss for the period to reconcile to net
cash provided by operating activities consisted primarily of $1.1 million in
amortized costs associated with the December 1997 Financing, $89,000 in
depreciation and amortization, $925,000 increase in accounts payable and a
$344,000 decrease in accounts receivable. Net cash used in investing
activities was approximately $401,000 for the six months ended June, 1998,
compared to approximately $183,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997. The
increase was primarily due to acquisition deposits paid to ITC. Net cash
provided by financing activities was approximately $61,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1998, compared to cash used in financing activities of
approximately $138,000 for the six months ended July 31, 1997. The decrease in
cash used in financing activities was primarily due to an increase in proceeds
from issuance of notes offset by an increase deferred offering costs and
repayments for treasury stock.
Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $1.1 million for the
eight months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to cash provided by
operating activities of approximately $730,000 for the twelve months ended
April 30, 1997. Adjustments to the $417,000 net loss for the period to
reconcile to net cash used in operating activities consisted primarily of a
$747,000 extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt, and $92,000 in
depreciation and amortization. Net cash used in investing activities was
approximately $318,000 for the eight months ended December 31, 1997, compared
to approximately $244,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997. The
increase was primarily due to acquisition deposits paid to ITC. Net cash
provided by financing activities was approximately $1.7 million for the eight
months ended December 31, 1997, compared to cash used in financing activities
of approximately $397,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 1997. The
increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to receipt
of proceeds from the Bridge Notes from the December 1997 Financing, issuance
of stock, net of cash payments to acquire treasury stock from two former CSI
employees, and repayment of a carrier note.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $730,000 for
fiscal 1997, compared to cash used in operating activities of approximately
$362,000 for fiscal 1996. The increase in cash provided was primarily due to a
$2.3 million decrease in net loss and by an increase in accounts payable of
approximately $911,000. Net cash used in investing activities was
approximately $244,000 for fiscal 1997, compared to approximately $223,000 for
fiscal 1996. The increase was primarily due to acquisition deposits paid to
ITC. Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $397,000 for
fiscal 1997, compared to cash provided by financing activities of
approximately $560,000 for fiscal 1996. The increase in cash used was
primarily due to repayment of notes, net of proceeds from the sale of stock
and issuances of additional notes.
Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $362,000 for fiscal
1996, as compared to cash used in operating activities of approximately
$398,000 for fiscal 1995. The decrease in cash used was primarily due to an
increase in accounts payable of approximately $2.7 million partially offset by
a $1.9 million increase in net loss. Net cash used in investing activities was
approximately $223,000 for fiscal 1996, compared to approximately $54,000 for
fiscal 1995. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of switching
equipment. Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately
$560,000 for fiscal 1996, compared to cash provided by financing activities of
approximately $526,000 for fiscal 1995. The increase in cash provided was
primarily due to proceeds from the sale of stock and issuances of notes.
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, the percentage
relationship to revenue of certain items in GlobalTel's statements of
operations.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
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1995 1996 1997 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue........................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of revenue................... 91.3 90.1 86.9 85.3 81.3
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Gross margin...................... 8.7 9.9 13.1 14.7 18.7
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing............. 11.3 7.5 6.1 5.7 7.0
General and administrative...... 72.7 63.1 55.3 36.5 100.1
Depreciation and amortization... 5.2 1.1 2.0 1.0 5.4
----- ----- ----- ----- ------
Total operating expenses.......... 89.2 71.7 63.4 43.2 112.5
----- ----- ----- ----- ------
Loss from operations.............. (80.5) (61.8) (50.3) (28.5) (93.8)
Interest expense, including
amortization of debt discount.... (1.6) (2.5) (10.6) (5.1) (57.9)
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Net loss.......................... (82.1)% (64.3)% (60.9)% (33.6)% (151.7)%
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COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998
Revenue decreased $4.7 million or 58.8% from $8.0 million for the six month
period ended June 30, 1997 to $3.3 million for the six month period ended June
30, 1998. Revenue from call-reorigination decreased $1.9 million or 40.4% from
$4.7 million for the six month period ended June 30, 1997 to $2.8 million for
the six month period ended June 30, 1998. This decrease resulted from a
deterioration in the Asian economy as well as increased competitive pressures
encountered by some of GlobalTel's independent sales agents. Revenue from
carrier sales decreased $2.7 million or 83.8% from the six month period ended
June 30, 1997 to $526,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 1998. This
decrease was primarily a result of GlobalTel's decision in May 1997 to
temporarily de-emphasize its carrier sales business. Due to lengthy payment
cycles GlobalTel had experienced with certain of its carrier customers and
GlobalTel's relatively low cash reserves, GlobalTel reduced its carrier sales
in order to limit its credit risk and to reduce its effective carrying costs
associated with carrier accounts receivable.
Cost of revenue decreased $4.1 million or 60.7% from $6.8 million for the
six month period ended June 30, 1997 to $2.7 million for the six month period
ended June 30, 1998. This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased
transmission costs associated with lower calling volume. As a percentage of
revenue, cost of revenue decreased from 85.3% to 81.3% for the six month
periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively. This decrease resulted
from lower costs as a percentage of revenue attributable to GlobalTel's call-
reorigination revenue. This decrease was partially offset by higher costs of
revenue as a percentage of revenue resulting from temporary re-routing of
traffic previously carried by one of its principal long-distance carriers
after this carrier ceased providing services to GlobalTel.
Sales and marketing expense decreased $226,000 or 49.7% to $229,000 for the
six month period ended June 30, 1997 from $455,000 for the six month period
ended June 30, 1998. This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased
sales commissions as related to call-reorigination sales generated by
independent sales agents. As a percentage of revenue, sales and marketing
expense increased from 5.7% to 7.0% for the six month period ended June 30,
1997 and 1998, respectively, resulting in part from higher levels of call-
reorigination revenue as a percentage of total revenue requiring advertising
or sales commissions.
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General and administrative expense increased $384,000 or 13.2% from $2.9
million for the six month period ended June 30, 1997 to $3.3 million for the
six month period ended June 30, 1998. This increase was primarily attributable
to $282,000 in expense that was charged to operations and associated with
GlobalTel's discontinued public offering. As a percentage of revenue, general
and administrative expense increased from 36.5% to 100.1% for the six month
periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 respectively, resulting in part from
lower levels of revenue during the six month period ended June 30, 1998
compared to the six month period ended June 30, 1997.
Depreciation and amortization increased $98,000 or 125.6% from $78,000 for
the six month period ended June 30, 1997 to $176,000 for the six month period
ended June 30, 1998. This increase was primarily attributable to the
depreciation of capital assets acquired during 1997, including facility
improvements, fax gateway, switching platform and an electronic billing and
customer interface system.
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount increased $1.5 million or
365.3% from $409,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 1997 to $1.9
million for the six month period ended June 30, 1998. This increase was
primarily attributable to an increase in GlobalTel's outstanding indebtedness,
together with financing costs associated with the incurrence of additional
debt. Included in the six month period ended June 30, 1998 is the amortization
of $861,000 of debt issue costs associated with an obligation to issue common
stock resulting from the issuance of full coverage bridge notes in December
1997.
GlobalTel did not record a provision for income taxes for the six month
periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 respectively, as a full valuation
allowance was recorded for both periods to offset net deferred tax assets due
to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the net operating loss
carryforwards.
GlobalTel had a net loss of $2.7 million for the six month period ended June
30, 1997 and $5.0 million for the six month period ended June 30, 1998. This
increase in net loss was due primarily to increases in general and
administrative expense and debt financing costs.
GlobalTel had basic loss per share of $2.67 for the six month period ended
June 30, 1997 and basic loss per share of $2.88 for the six month period ended
June 30, 1998. The increase in basic loss per share was due primarily to an
increase in net loss, offset by an increase in weighted average shares
outstanding.
GlobalTel had negative EBITDA of $2.2 million for the six month period ended
June 30, 1997 compared to negative EBITDA of $2.9 million for the six month
period ended June 30, 1998. The increase in negative EBITDA was primarily due
to the increase in general and administrative expense.
COMPARISON OF YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997
Revenue increased $3.7 million or 40.8% from $9.1 million in 1996 to $12.9
million in 1997. Revenue from call-reorigination increased $300,000 or 3.6%
from $8.3 million in 1996 to $8.6 million in 1997. This increase resulted from
higher usage by existing customers, the addition of new customers and the
expansion of GlobalTel's agent network. Following the relocation of
GlobalTel's primary switching platform to Los Angeles in late 1996, GlobalTel
also commenced selling international long-distance minutes on a wholesale
basis to several carriers. Revenue from carriers, which commenced in October
1996, increased to $4.3 million in 1997. Call-reorigination and carrier
revenue represented 66.9% and 33.1% of GlobalTel's revenue, respectively, in
1997.
Cost of revenue increased $2.9 million or 35.7% from $8.2 million in 1996 to
$11.2 million in 1997. This increase is primarily attributable to increased
transmission costs associated with greater calling volume. As a
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percentage of revenue, cost of revenue decreased from 90.1% to 86.9% in 1996
and 1997, respectively. This decrease in percentage of revenue is primarily
attributable to a decrease in the costs associated with implementation of
least-cost call routing in late 1996. This decrease was offset, in part, by
higher cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue attributable to GlobalTel's
carrier revenue.
Sales and marketing expense increased $106,000 or 15.5% from $682,000 in
1996 to $788,000 in 1997. This increase is primarily attributable to increased
sales commissions and a higher effective commission rate. Substantially all of
GlobalTel's sales commissions are related to call-reorigination sales
generated by independent sales agents. As a percentage of revenue, sales and
marketing expense declined from 7.5% to 6.1% in 1996 and 1997, respectively,
resulting in part from higher levels of carrier sales not requiring
advertising or sales commissions.
General and administrative expense increased $1.3 million or 23.3% from $5.8
million in 1996 to $7.1 million in 1997. This increase is primarily
attributable to $670,000 in expense that was charged to operations and
associated with GlobalTel's discontinued public offering and $398,000 of non-
cash compensation costs. General and administrative expense also increased due
to compensation costs resulting from increased staffing levels. As a
percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense declined from 63.1%
to 55.3% in 1996 and 1997, respectively. This decrease is primarily
attributable to economies of scale associated with GlobalTel's ability to
spread general and administrative expense across a broader revenue base.
Depreciation and amortization increased $155,000 or 157.7% from $98,000 in
1996 to $253,000 in 1997. This increase is primarily attributable to the
depreciation of capital assets acquired in late 1996 and in 1997, including a
new voice switching platform, facility improvements, fax gateway switching
platform and an electronic billing and customer interface system.
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount increased $1.1 million or
508.0% from $225,000 in 1996 to $1.4 million in 1997. This increase is
primarily attributable to an increase in GlobalTel's outstanding indebtedness,
together with financing costs associated with the incurrence of additional
debt. Also included in 1997 is $440,000 of additional amortized debt expense
as a result of the conversion of a portion of GlobalTel's indebtedness to
common stock, issuance of certain GlobalTel notes, and amendment of certain
stock warrant agreements.
GlobalTel did not record a provision for income taxes for either 1996 or
1997 as a full valuation allowance was recorded for both periods to offset net
deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the
net operating loss carryforwards.
GlobalTel had a net loss of $5.9 million for 1996 and $7.9 million for 1997.
The increase in net loss was due primarily to the significant increase in
general and administrative expense and debt financing costs.
GlobalTel had basic loss per share of $5.88 for 1996 and basic loss per
share of $6.48 for 1997. The increase in basic loss per share was due
primarily to an increase in net loss, offset by an increase in weighted
average shares outstanding.
GlobalTel had negative EBITDA of $5.5 million for 1996 compared to negative
EBITDA of $6.2 million for 1997. The increase in negative EBITDA was primarily
due to the increase in general and administrative expense.
COMPARISON OF YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996
Revenue increased $7.0 million or 329.2% from $2.1 million in 1995 to $9.1
million in 1996 . Revenue from call-reorigination increased $6.2 million or
295.2% from $2.1 million in 1995 to $8.3 million in 1996. The increase in
call-reorigination revenue was primarily due to increased usage by existing
customers and the addition of new customers. Revenue in 1996 also included
$793,000 of sales to carriers commencing in October 1996. GlobalTel's revenue
from call-reorigination and carrier sales represented approximately 91.3% and
8.7%, respectively, of GlobalTel's revenue in 1996.
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Cost of revenue increased $6.3 million or 326.8% from $1.9 million in 1995
to $8.2 million in 1996. This increase is primarily attributable to increased
transmission costs associated with greater calling volume. As a percentage of
revenue, these costs decreased from 91.3% to 90.1% in 1995 and 1996,
respectively, primarily as a result of better network utilization offset in
part by carrier revenue.
Sales and marketing expense increased $444,000 or 186.5% from $238,000 in
1995 to $682,000 in 1996. This increase was primarily attributable to higher
sales commissions and advertising costs. The increase in sales commissions is
attributable to increased levels of sales generated by agents as well as an
increase in the effective commission rate. As a percentage of revenue, sales
and marketing expense decreased from 11.3% to 7.5% in 1996, respectively. This
decrease is primarily attributable to economies of scale associated with
GlobalTel's ability to spread costs of operations across a broader revenue
base.
General and administrative expense increased $4.2 million or 275.8% from
$1.5 million in 1995 to $5.8 million in 1996. This increase is primarily
attributable to the costs, including wages, travel and facilities, associated
with the addition of administrative, technical and customer support personnel
as GlobalTel developed its management team and network. During this period
GlobalTel also incurred professional, consulting and facilities expense
associated with the establishment of its relationship with Equant and the
development of GlobalTel's enhanced services. General and administrative
expense declined as a percentage of revenue from 72.7% to 63.1% in 1995 and
1996, respectively. This decrease is primarily attributable to economies of
scale associated with GlobalTel's ability to spread general and administrative
expense across a broader revenue base.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $13,000 or 11.5% from $111,000 in
1995 to $98,000 in 1996. This decrease resulted from a one-time write-off in
1995 of certain organizational costs.
Interest expense increased $191,000 or 567.9% from $34,000 in 1995 to
$225,000 in 1996. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in
GlobalTel's outstanding indebtedness, together with the amortization of debt
issuance costs.
GlobalTel did not record a provision for income taxes for either 1996 or
1995 as a full valuation allowance was recorded for both periods to offset net
deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of net
operating loss carryforwards.
GlobalTel had a net loss of $1.7 million for 1995 and a net loss of $5.9
million for 1996. The increase in net loss was due primarily to the
significant increase in general and administrative expenses and increased debt
financing costs.
GlobalTel had basic loss per share of $2.75 for 1995 compared to basic loss
per share of $5.88 for 1996. The change in basic loss per share was due
primarily to an increase in net loss.
GlobalTel had negative EBITDA of $1.6 million for 1995 compared to negative
EBITDA of $5.5 million for 1996. The increase in negative EBITDA was primarily
due to the increase in general and administrative expense.
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain quarterly financial data for the ten
quarters ended June 30, 1998. This quarterly information has been derived from
unaudited consolidated financial statements which, in the opinion of
GlobalTel's management, reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the information
for the periods presented. Operating results for any one quarter are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in any future
period.
GlobalTel's quarterly operating results have fluctuated in the past and may
fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors,
some of which are outside GlobalTel's control. These factors include
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demand for international telecommunications services, capital expenditures and
other costs relating to the expansion of operations, the timing of new product
introductions by GlobalTel or its competitors, market availability and
acceptance of new and enhanced versions of GlobalTel's or its competitors'
services, changes in the mix of revenue, customer acquisition and retention
and general economic conditions.
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<CAPTION>
1996 QUARTER ENDED 1997 QUARTER ENDED 1998 QUARTER ENDED
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MARCH 31 JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31 MARCH 31 JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31 MARCH 31 JUNE 30
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................. $ 1,507 $ 2,048 $ 2,275 $ 3,306 $ 4,385 $ 3,589 $ 2,665 $ 2,223 $ 1,698 $1,591
Cost of revenue......... 1,520 1,753 1,882 3,075 3,811 2,992 2,204 2,164 1,473 1,202
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Gross margin............ (13) 295 393 231 574 597 461 59 225 389
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing.... 122 199 173 188 227 229 208 124 120 109
General and
administrative........ 1,087 1,538 1,470 1,678 1,411 1,497 1,750 2,461 1,523 1,769
Depreciation and
amortization.......... 22 24 40 12 29 48 65 111 91 85
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Total operating
expenses............... 1,231 1,761 1,683 1,878 1,667 1,774 2,023 2,696 1,734 1,963
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Loss from operations.... (1,244) (1,466) (1,290) (1,647) (1,093) (1,177) (1,562) (2,637) (1,509) (1,574)
Interest expense,
including amortization
of debt discount....... (20) (21) (62) (122) (192) (217) (178) (781) (1,023) (880)
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Net loss................ $(1,264) $(1,487) $(1,352) $(1,769) $(1,285) $(1,394) $(1,740) $(3,418) $ (2,532) $(2,454)
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</TABLE>
Following the relocation of GlobalTel's switch to Los Angeles in the fourth
quarter of 1996, GlobalTel commenced reselling long-distance minutes to
certain carriers. Sales to carriers accounted for a major portion of the 45.3%
and 32.6% increase in total revenue for the fourth quarter of 1996 and the
first quarter of 1997, respectively. Revenue from carrier sales increased $1.2
million or 152.2% to $2.0 million in the first quarter of 1997 from $793,000
in the fourth quarter of 1996. As a percentage of revenue, GlobalTel's cost of
revenue increased as a percentage of revenue in the third and fourth quarters
of 1996 due to lower margins associated with carrier sales. In the first half
of 1997, GlobalTel raised prices on sales to carrier customers, while cost of
revenue as a percentage of revenue declined to 85.3% despite the increasing
proportion of carrier sales.
GlobalTel experienced declining revenue in the quarters ended June 30, 1997,
September 30, 1997, December 31, 1997, March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998. This
decline was primarily a result of GlobalTel's decision in May 1997 to
temporarily de-emphasize its carrier sales business. Due to the lengthy
payment cycles GlobalTel had experienced with certain of its carrier customers
and GlobalTel's relatively low cash reserves, GlobalTel reduced its carrier
sales in order to limit its credit risk and to reduce its effective carrying
costs associated with carrier accounts receivable. Specifically, GlobalTel
ceased doing business with two carriers and reduced its level of business with
several others, resulting in a decline in carrier revenue from $1.3 million in
the quarter ended June 30, 1997 to $298,000 in the quarter ended June 30,
1998. In order to continue to capitalize on the benefits of greater network
utilization and increased buying power, GlobalTel anticipates increasing the
level of carrier sales in the next 12 months as GlobalTel seeks to develop
business relationships with additional carriers.
Additionally, call-reorigination revenue declined moderately during the
second, third, and fourth quarters of 1997 and the first and second quarters
of 1998. This decrease resulted from a deterioration in the Asian economy as
well as increased competitive pressures encountered by some of GlobalTel's
independent sales agents also contributed to the decline in revenue during
these quarters. During the second half of 1997 GlobalTel installed a
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new switching platform which became fully operational on November 1, 1997,
enabling GlobalTel to offer a wider variety and more competitive package of
services to its independent sales agents and customers.
GlobalTel also experienced an increase in cost of revenue as a percentage of
revenue in the quarter ending December 31, 1997. This increase was primarily
due to an increase in transmission costs resulting from the temporary re-
routing of traffic previously carried by one of its principal long-distance
carriers after this carrier ceased providing services to GlobalTel. During the
quarters ended March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998, cost of revenue as a
percentage of revenue decreased as least cost routing was reestablished.
General and administrative expense increased in the quarter ending December
31, 1997, primarily due to professional fees charged to operations and
relating to GlobalTel's discontinued public offering. In the quarter ended
March 31, 1998, general and administrative expenses decreased due to lower
consulting and professional fees. In the quarter ended June 30, 1998, general
and administrative expenses increased resulting from increased professional
fees associated with the GlobalTel Merger. In addition, interest expense
increased significantly in the quarter ending December 31, 1997 and the
quarter ended March 31, 1998, resulting primarily from non-cash financing
activities during those quarters. In the quarter ended June 30, 1998, interest
expense decreased due to lower debt issue cost amortization.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
GlobalTel's capital resources have been used to fund operating losses, debt
service and capital expenditures associated with development of its customer
base and the establishment and upgrade of its network infrastructure. Since
its inception, GlobalTel has experienced net losses and negative cash flow
from operations. As of June 30, 1998, GlobalTel had a working capital deficit
of approximately $11.1 million. Through June 30, 1998, GlobalTel had met these
capital requirements largely through financing activities that included $2.7
million in net proceeds from the sale of Common Stock, $1.0 million in net
proceeds from the sale of Preferred Stock, $8.4 million in net borrowings from
shareholders and others represented by promissory notes (the "Notes"), as well
as revenue from operations. See "Certain Transactions." At June 30, 1998,
Notes aggregating approximately $7.7 million remained outstanding, of which
$5.7 million will mature prior to June 30, 1999. Substantially all of the
Notes accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum, increasing to 12% to 15%
when the Notes become past due. Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 295,399
shares of Common Stock were issued in connection with the issuance of the
Notes, all of which remained outstanding at June 30, 1998. Also, in September
1997, deferred salaries aggregating $1.2 million were converted into warrants
to purchase 215,428 shares of Common Stock. In October 1997, GlobalTel
obtained an additional $550,000 in connection with the issuance of notes to
four individuals. These notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, are
due in full on March 1, 1999, and are convertible at any time prior to
maturity at the fair market value per share of Common Stock in effect as of
the date of conversion. Warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 11,000 shares
of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.50 per share were granted in this
round of financing.
In July 1998, GlobalTel amended certain promissory notes such that
approximately $1.3 million of debt including accrued interest currently
maturing in January 1999 will convert into approximately 175,768 shares of
Common Stock of the Combined Company upon the closing of this offering, based
on an assumed initial offering price of $9.00 per share. Also, $847,500 of
promissory notes due in January 1999 were extended until August 1999 and the
related interest rate was increased to 14%.
In November 1997 GlobalTel obtained an additional $325,000 in connection
with the issuance of notes to three individuals. These notes bore interest at
10% per annum and were repaid in full from the proceeds of certain notes
issued in November and December 1997. In addition, each holder of these notes
will receive, following the closing of this offering, shares of Common Stock
equal to one-half of the principal amount of such holder's note divided by the
initial public offering price of the Common Stock.
In November and December 1997 GlobalTel obtained approximately $3.0 million
in connection with the issuance of additional notes. These GlobalTel Full
Coverage Notes bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum and will be repaid
from proceeds of this offering.
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As a result of GlobalTel's operating losses, available working capital has
not always been sufficient to satisfy GlobalTel's obligations and GlobalTel
from time to time has been in arrears on payment obligations to its carriers.
In October 1997, GlobalTel failed to pay amounts due to one of its principal
long-distance carriers within the time period that this carrier customarily
had required payment. As a result, this carrier ceased providing services to
GlobalTel and, under the terms of its agreement with GlobalTel, could demand a
termination payment of up to $1.2 million. GlobalTel was able to re-route
traffic that previously had been carried by this carrier without any
interruption in service to GlobalTel's customers. In December 1997, after
GlobalTel paid this carrier a substantial portion of the amounts past due,
services were restored. GlobalTel has negotiated the payment terms of the
remaining balance owed and does not believe that it will be required to pay an
amount in excess of that owed for carrier services provided. As of June 30,
1998, GlobalTel was in arrears on approximately $641,000 due to this carrier.
There can be no assurance that GlobalTel will not be required to pay a penalty
to this or any other carrier or that GlobalTel will not be in default of its
obligations to its carriers in the future.
Net cash used in operating activities was $1.2 million for the six month
period ended June 30, 1998 compared to net cash used in operating activities
of $2.0 million for the six month period ended June 30, 1997. The decrease in
net cash used in operating activities was due primarily to a $2.3 million
increase in net loss which was offset by a $959,000 increase in accounts
payable, accrued liabilities, notes payables and customer deposits, a $1.6
million increase in depreciation and amortization, amortization of bridge loan
costs and debt discount, and compensation and consulting expenses paid in
common stock and warrants, a loss on disposal of equipment of 238,000 as well
as a $258,000 decrease in receivables and other current assets. Net cash used
in investing activities was $71,000 for the six month period ended June 30,
1998, compared to $869,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 1997.
Investing activities for the six month periods ended 1998 and 1997 primarily
represent capital expenditures for property and equipment. Net cash provided
by financing activities was $555,000 for the six month period ended June 30,
1998 compared to $3.1 million for the six month period ended June 30, 1997.
Financing activities for the six month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
primarily represent proceeds from issuance of bridge loans.
Net cash used in operating activities was $5.1 million for 1997, as compared
to net cash used in operating activities of $2.6 million for 1996. The
increase in net cash used in operating activities was due primarily to a $2.0
million increase in net loss as well as a $3.3 million decrease in trade
accounts payable, accrued liabilities and notes payable. Net cash used in
investing activities was $667,000 for 1997, compared to net cash used in
investing activities of $688,000 for 1996. Investing activities for 1997 and
1996 primarily represent capital expenditures for hardware and software. Net
cash provided by financing activities was $6.2 million for 1997, compared to
net cash provided by financing activities of $3.0 million for 1996. Financing
activities in 1997 and 1996 primarily represent proceeds from the issuance of
bridge loans and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in 1997.
Net cash used in operating activities was $2.6 million for 1996, as compared
to net cash used in operating activities of $1.0 million for 1995. The
increase in net cash used in operating activities was due primarily to a $4.1
million increase in net loss which was partially offset by a $3.2 million
increase in trade accounts payable, accrued liabilities and notes payable. Net
cash used in investing activities was $688,000 for 1996, compared to net cash
used in investing activities of $522,000 for 1995. Investing activities for
1996 primarily represent capital expenditures for hardware and software while
investing activities for 1995 includes $260,000 in capital equipment and
$262,000 in capitalized organization costs and business acquisitions. Net cash
provided by financing activities was $3.0 million for 1996, compared to net
cash provided by financing activities of $2.0 million for 1995. Financing
activities in 1996 primarily represent proceeds from the issuance of bridge
loans while investing activities in 1995 primarily represent proceeds from the
issuance of common stock.
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INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Due to the pendency of the ITC Acquisition, ITC's financial statements are
being presented for the period ending October 31, 1997. The statement of
operations data for the ten months ended October 31, 1997 is therefore not
directly comparable to the statement of operations data for the year ended
December 31, 1996. The results of operations for the ten-month period ended
October 31, 1997 may also not be reflective of results achieved in the 12
months ended December 31, 1997. The following table sets forth, for the
periods indicated, the percentage relationship to revenue of certain items in
ITC's statements of operations:
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<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 30
------------------------ TEN MONTHS ENDED -------------
1995 1996 OCTOBER 31, 1997 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue....................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of revenue............... 65.9 66.7 84.3 82.7 76.0
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Gross margin.................. 34.1 33.3 15.7 17.3 24.0
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing......... 14.9 14.5 8.9 9.2 9.2
General and administrative.. 14.0 19.0 17.2 16.0 14.3
Depreciation................ 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2
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Total operating expenses...... 29.6 34.4 27.0 26.1 24.7
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Income (loss) from opera-
tions........................ 4.5 (1.1) (11.3) (8.8) (0.7)
Interest and other income
(expense).................... -- 1.2 0.7 (0.8) --
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Income (loss) before taxes.... 4.5 0.1 (10.6) (9.6) (0.7)
Income tax expense............ 0.3 -- -- -- --
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Net income (loss)............. 4.2% 0.1% (10.6)% (9.6)% (0.7)%
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COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE, 1997 AND 1998
Revenue increased $213,000 or 4.5% from approximately $4.7 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1997 to approximately $4.9 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. The increase is due primarily to an increase in
customers and customer usage. During this period of time, the number of
customers increased due to additions in ITC's independent sale agent base as
well as the improved performance of the existing independent sales agent base.
Cost of revenue decreased $153,000 or 3.9% from approximately $3.9 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 to approximately $3.7 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1998. As a percentage of revenue, these costs
decreased from 82.7% to 76.0% for the periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively. The decrease in cost of revenue and cost of revenue as a
percentage of total revenue were due to the recording of a dispute with a
carrier in 1997 offset, with respect to the dollar amount of cost of revenue,
by an increase in transmission costs directly related to usage.
Sales and marketing expense increased $20,000 or 4.6% from approximately
$434,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 to approximately $454,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998. As a percentage of revenue, sales and
marketing expenses remained flat for the periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
General and administrative expenses decreased $49,000 or 6.5% from $750,000
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 to $701,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1998. The decrease in these costs was due primarily to lower
advertising costs.
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Depreciation expenses increased $15,000 or 34.1% from approximately $44,000
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 to approximately $59,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. These costs increased primarily as a result of
ITC's higher fixed asset base during the six months ended June 30, 1998.
Interest and other expense decreased $37,000 or 94.9% from approximately
$39,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 to $2,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1998. The decrease in interest and other expense was due
primarily to a loss on sale of equipment in 1997.
ITC did not record an income tax benefit for the six months ended June 30,
1997 or 1998 but recorded valuation allowances to offset the deferred tax
asset due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the net operating
loss carryforwards.
ITC reported a net loss of approximately $452,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997 compared to net loss of approximately $35,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1998.
COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 TO THE TEN MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1997
Revenue increased $451,000 or 5.9% from approximately $7.6 million for the
year ended December 31, 1996 to approximately $8.1 million for the ten months
ended October 31, 1997. The increase is due primarily to an increase in
customers and customer usage. During this period of time, the number of
customers increased due to additions in ITC's independent sale agent base as
well as the improved performance of the existing independent sales agent base.
Cost of revenue increased $1.7 million or 33.9% from approximately $5.1
million for the year ended December 31, 1996 to approximately $6.8 million for
the ten months ended October 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue, these costs
increased from 66.7% to 84.3% for the periods ended December 31, 1996 and
October 31, 1997, respectively. The increase in cost of revenue is due to an
increase in transmission costs directly related to usage as well as a dispute
with a carrier. The increased cost of revenue as a percentage of total revenue
was due to an increase in revenue from sales to carriers and resellers, which
has lower gross margin percentages, and an increase in costs associated with
the carrier dispute. See "Business--Legal Proceedings."
Sales and marketing expense decreased $384,000 or 34.9% from approximately
$1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 to approximately $715,000
for the ten months ended October 31, 1997. As a percentage of revenue, sales
and marketing expense decreased from 14.5% to 8.9% for the periods ended
December 31, 1996 and October 31, 1997, respectively. The decrease was due
primarily to higher levels of carrier and reseller sales not requiring
advertising and sales commissions.
General and administrative expense remained relatively constant at $1.4
million for the year ended December 31, 1996 and $1.4 million for the ten
months ended October 31, 1997. The similarity in these costs was due primarily
to the different length of the time periods presented.
Depreciation expense increased $4,000 or 5.8% from approximately $69,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1996 to approximately $73,000 for the ten months
ended October 31, 1997. These costs increased primarily as a result of ITC's
higher fixed asset base during the ten months ended October 31, 1997 as
compared with the year ended December 31, 1996.
Interest and other income decreased $26,000 or 29.5% from approximately
$88,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996 to approximately $62,000 for the
ten months ended October 31, 1997. The decrease in interest and other income
was due primarily to an increase in other expenses related to a loss on the
sale of equipment and an increase in interest expense related to a capital
lease obligation. ITC had consulting fees totaling approximately $113,000, net
of related consulting expenses, which it received from CSI for assistance in
the settlement of a dispute with a carrier.
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ITC did not record an income tax benefit for the ten months ended October
31, 1997 but recorded valuation allowances to offset the deferred tax asset
due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the net operating loss
carryforwards. ITC recorded an income tax expense of $4,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
ITC reported a net loss of approximately $850,000 for the ten months ended
October 31, 1997 compared to net income of approximately $7,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1996. The net loss includes a $1.1 million claim against
ITC by a carrier for usage charges, a portion of which ITC is disputing.
COMPARISON OF THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996
Revenue decreased $594,000 or 7.3% from approximately $8.2 million for 1995
to approximately $7.6 million for 1996. The decrease is due primarily to a
decrease in customers resulting from the loss of a significant independent
sales agent.
Cost of revenue decreased $337,000 or 6.2% from approximately $5.4 million
for 1995 to approximately $5.1 million for 1996. As a percentage of revenue,
these costs increased from 65.9% to 66.7% for 1995 and 1996, respectively. The
decrease in cost of revenue is due to a decrease in transmission costs
directly related to usage resulting from a decrease in customer base. The
increased cost of revenue as a percentage of total revenue was due to an
increase in revenue from sales to carriers and resellers.
Sales and marketing expense decreased $121,000 or 9.9% from approximately
$1.2 million for 1995 to approximately $1.1 million for 1996. As a percentage
of revenue, sales and marketing expense decreased from 14.9% to 14.5% for 1995
and 1996, respectively. This decrease was due primarily to higher levels of
carrier and reseller sales not requiring advertising and sales commissions.
General and administrative expense increased $297,000 or 25.8% from $1.1
million for 1995 to $1.4 million for 1996. The increase in this expense was
due primarily to an increase in officers' compensation.
Depreciation expense increased $16,000 or 30.2% from approximately $53,000
for 1995 to approximately $69,000 for 1996. This expense increased primarily
as a result of ITC's higher fixed asset base during 1996 as compared with
1995.
Interest and other income/expense increased $112,000 from a net expense of
approximately $24,000 for 1995 to net other income of approximately $88,000
for 1996. The increase in interest and other income was due primarily to the
receipt of consulting fees totaling approximately $113,000, net of related
consulting expenses.
ITC recorded valuation allowances to offset the deferred tax asset due to
the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the net operating loss
carryforwards. ITC recorded an income tax expense of $21,000 and $4,000 for
1995 and 1996, respectively.
ITC reported net income of approximately $344,000 for 1995 compared to net
income of approximately $7,000 for 1996. The decrease in net income is due
primarily to a decrease in gross margin, the loss of a significant independent
sales agent and an increase in general and administrative expense related to
officers' compensation.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $112,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1998, compared to cash provided by operating activities
of approximately $405,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. The decrease
in cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to an increase in
accounts payable in 1997. Net cash used in investing activities totaling
$37,000 during the six months ended June 30, 1998 was due primarily to
additional equipment purchases compared to net cash provided by investing
activities totaling $244,000 which was due to proceeds from the sale of
telecommunications equipment. Net cash used in financing activities totaling
$153,000 during the six months ended June 30, 1998 was due to payments on
capital lease obligations compared to net cash provided by financing
activities totaling $67,000 which was due primarily to proceeds from a loan
payable.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $626,000 for the
ten months ended October 31, 1997, compared to cash provided by operating
activities of approximately $286,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996. The
increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a net
loss of $850,000 offset by an increase in accounts payable of $1.2 million and
a decrease in accounts receivable of $180,000. Net cash provided by investing
activities was approximately $242,000 for the ten months ended October 31,
1997, compared to cash used in investing activities of approximately $29,000
for the year ended December 31, 1996. The increase was primarily due to
proceeds received from the sale of telecommunications equipment. Net cash used
in financing activities was approximately $238,000 for the ten months ended
October 31, 1997, compared to cash used in financing activities of
approximately $186,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996. The change was
due primarily to an increase in capital lease payments related to the
acquisition of telecommunications equipment.
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $286,000 for
1996, compared to cash provided by operating activities of approximately
$533,000 for 1995. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was
primarily due to a decrease in net income. Net cash used in investing
activities was approximately $29,000 for 1996, compared to cash used in
investing activities of approximately $152,000 for 1995. The decrease was
primarily due to fewer equipment purchases in 1996. Net cash used in financing
activities was approximately $186,000 for 1996, compared to cash used in
financing activities of approximately $291,000 for 1995. The decrease was due
primarily to proceeds from loan payable.
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BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
The Combined Company is a growing provider of international
telecommunications services offering long distance, calling cards and enhanced
voice and data services. With more than 16,700 customers in over 170
countries, the Combined Company primarily serves markets that have been
historically underserved by large telecommunications providers and ITOs. The
Combined Company presently focuses on international call-reorigination,
capitalizing on the arbitrage opportunity created by differences between U.S.
and international long-distance rates. Going forward, the Combined Company
intends to leverage the expertise derived from, and capitalize on the
established customer base generated by, its call-reorigination business to
provide higher margin telecommunications services such as call-through,
enhanced fax and business grade Internet services.
The Combined Company's telecommunications services are marketed and sold
through a network of independent sales agents, strategic relationships and in-
house direct marketing. The Combined Company relies primarily on over 170
independent sales agents that cover over 170 countries. GlobalTel has an
exclusive agreement with the International Business Network for World Commerce
and Industry, Ltd. ("IBNET"), the managing member of the Consortium of Global
Commerce, under which IBNET will market the services of GlobalTel, and
ultimately the Combined Company, through several thousand individual chambers
of commerce located in over 200 countries. In addition, GlobalTel has a
strategic relationship with Novell that provides it with a distribution
channel for its services, and ultimately those of the Combined Company,
through a select number of Novell's network of over 25,000 value-added
resellers. The Combined Company intends to pursue additional strategic
relationships and to expand its sales channels. The Combined Company's also
markets and sells through its small in-house sales staff, which is responsible
for call-reorigination sales and carrier resales.
The Combined Company has a broad customer base including foreign offices of
multinational corporations, including Microsoft Corporation, Mitsubishi
Corporation and Chrysler Corporation; major international hotels, including
the Inter-Continental Hotel and the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil and Southern Sun Group's Holiday Inn Hotels in South Africa; and
embassies and international agencies, including the United States embassies in
Korea and Australia and the United Nations consulate in South Africa.
The GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition will enable the Combined
Company to rapidly obtain access to complementary infrastructure, personnel,
customer bases, sales and marketing resources and strategic relationships. The
integration of GlobalTel and ITC with CSI will afford the Combined Company a
greater opportunity to enter new markets, acquire new infrastructure, improve
its rate structure with carriers, and resell excess international capacity to
other carriers and resellers. The Combined Company intends to actively pursue
additional acquisitions of complementary international customer bases,
products and infrastructure.
The Combined Company provides its telecommunications services through its
(i) voice switching and global fax messaging infrastructure in Los Angeles,
California; (ii) voice switching and billing center in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida; (iii) access to third party infrastructure through international
telecommunications carriers and through Equant, a global data network services
provider; and (iv) enhanced fax nodes in Hong Kong and Mexico City. The
Combined Company uses both off-the-shelf technologies, which provide
flexibility to adapt to the rapidly changing telecommunications environment,
and proprietary automated call processing technologies (DIAL and LINK-US),
which enhance the Combined Company's competitive position in serving larger,
high-volume customers.
INDUSTRY AND MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Historically, telephone service within individual countries has been
monopolized by large, typically government-owned or protected entities, often
referred to as incumbent telephone operators ("ITOs"). As a result,
international callers have had little choice but to use the services provided
by and pay the prices charged by local ITOs. Deregulation, together with
decreases in the cost of providing services, and the introduction of more
sophisticated enhanced services has made it possible for new entrants to
compete with the ITOs in
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providing international telecommunications services. The resulting decrease in
non-regulated rates has produced a resale market for long-distance
telecommunications services permitting companies to obtain favorable volume-
based rates from third party providers and to resell services at competitive
rates to other providers and users. These and other factors have contributed
to an increase in telecommunications usage and a proliferation of enhanced
telecommunications services in these markets. The combination of a continually
expanding global telecommunications market, demand for lower prices and
improved quality, and ongoing deregulation has created competitive
opportunities for new telecommunications companies in many countries.
According to the ITU, the international telecommunications industry accounted
for $52.8 billion in revenue and 61.9 billion minutes of long distance
international telephone calls worldwide in 1995. Based upon trends in revenue
growth from 1991 through 1995 measured by the ITU, the Combined Company
believes that international long distance telecommunications revenue will
surpass $76 billion by the year 2000. The projected revenue and growth rates,
as reported by the ITU, should not be relied upon as an indication of the
Combined Company's financial future.
Emerging Telecommunications Markets. The world's larger telecommunications
carriers (AT&T, Sprint, MCI, WorldCom, Deutsche Telecom AG, France Telecom)
have focused on developed telecommunications markets that are characterized by
high teledensity (ratio of telephone lines to inhabitants), an advanced stage
of deregulation, a large volume of international telecommunications traffic
and a concentration of large multinational corporations. These markets include
the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Japan. The Combined
Company focuses on what it characterizes as emerging telecommunications
markets, which are (i) smaller developed countries such as Argentina, Austria,
Brazil, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore and South Africa, and (ii) markets
that typically have less developed telecommunications infrastructures, are in
an earlier stage of deregulation and have more monopolistic distribution
profiles. Based on data from the ITU, the Combined Company has calculated that
the approximately 145 countries that the Combined Company targets as emerging
telecommunications markets generated approximately 23.0 billion minutes in
outgoing international telecommunications traffic in 1995.
Convergence of Technology. Deregulation and evolving price competition have
coincided with technological innovation in the telecommunications industry.
New technologies such as fiber optic cable and improvements in digital
compression, computer software and call processing technology have contributed
to improvements in telecommunications quality and speed, increased
transmission capacities, and decreased transmission costs. For example, fiber
optic cable has dramatically increased the capacity and speed of telephone
lines and has eliminated capacity constraints as a technical barrier to entry
for new international telecommunications providers. The improved quality of
these new telephone lines also has facilitated the development of global
voice-mail and fax services and has enhanced data communication. Improvements
in computer software and processing technology have laid a foundation for
services such as itemized and multi-currency billing. In addition,
international debit and credit networks now permit customers to pay for long-
distance calls made from any telephone using a single home account. The
convergence of conventional telephony and computing technologies also has
created the opportunity for data networks, and computers in general, to become
primary telecommunications tools.
Private Networks and Emergence of the Internet. Until recently, the data
communications services offered by public carriers had limited security
features, were expensive and did not adequately ensure accurate and reliable
transmission. As a result, many corporations established private networks to
provide network-based services, such as transaction processing, to their
customers and to coordinate operations between employees, suppliers and
business partners. These private networks were frequently customized and thus
had the capability of providing organizations and users with tailored
performance, security, reliability and private-label branding. As the demand
for private networks has grown, there has been an increase in intranet
services and virtual private networks ("VPNs"), which combine the security of
a private network and the cost efficiencies of a public network.
Despite the benefits of private networks, they still have limitations that
reduce their effectiveness. These networks require leased telephone lines,
dedicated bandwidth and vendor-specific networking equipment. As a
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result, such networks are inherently expensive. The Combined Company believes
that the costs of maintaining a private network infrastructure and the risks
of investing in new technologies have precluded many small- and medium-sized
businesses from utilizing private networks, VPNs and intranet infrastructures.
The emergence of the Internet and the widespread adoption of internet
protocol ("IP") as a data transmission standard, combined with deregulation of
the telecommunications industry and advances in telecommunications technology,
have significantly increased the attractiveness of providing data
communications over a public network. At the same time, the growth in
client/server computing, multimedia personal computers, on-line computing
services and network technologies has resulted in a large and growing group of
people who are accustomed to using networked computers for a variety of
purposes, including e-mail, electronic file transfers, on-line computing and
electronic financial transactions. These trends increasingly have led
businesses to explore opportunities to provide IP-based applications and
services within their organizations and to customers and business partners
outside the enterprise. The ubiquitous nature and relatively low cost of the
Internet have resulted in its widespread usage for certain applications, most
notably Internet access and electronic mail. However, use of the Internet for
mission-critical business applications has been impeded by the limited
security and unreliable performance inherent in the structure and management
of the Internet. Therefore, there is a market opportunity to offer a service
combining the best features of the Internet with the security of private
networks. The Combined Company intends to address this need with its business
grade Internet services.
Industry analysts expect the market size for both enhanced IP data services
and Internet access to continue to grow rapidly as businesses and consumers
increase their use of the Internet, intranets, and privately managed IP
networks. Industry sources project total Internet service provider ("ISP")
enhanced services revenue alone to grow from $197.8 million in 1996 to
approximately $11.4 billion in the year 2000, reaching average annual growth
of approximately 175.6% during that period.
Regulatory Environment. In a deregulated telecommunications market such as
the United States, carriers have multiple options for providing
telecommunications access to their customers. Carriers can establish switching
facilities, own or lease fiber optic cable or enter into operating agreements
with foreign carriers. In markets that have not deregulated or are slowly
deregulating, international long-distance carriers have used advances in
technology to develop innovative alternative access methods, such as call-
reorigination and other less regulated enhanced voice and data services. In
other countries, such as Japan and most European Union ("EU") member states,
where the deregulation process is more advanced but not complete, carriers
often are permitted to offer facilities-based data and facsimile services, as
well as limited voice services. As countries deregulate telecommunications
services, the market for alternative access methods typically becomes more
competitive as ITO's and other providers are permitted to offer a wider range
of facilities-based services on a more cost-competitive basis.
Call-reorigination, which is the most common form of alternative
international access, avoids the high international rates charged by the ITO
in a particular regulated country by providing a dial tone from a deregulated
country, typically the United States. To place a call using traditional call-
reorigination, a user dials a unique phone number to an international
carrier's switching center and then hangs up. The user then receives an
automated call back providing a dial tone from the United States, which
enables the user to complete the call using U.S. telecommunications
infrastructure. Technical innovations such as inexpensive dialers have enabled
telecommunications carriers to offer a newer, more advanced form of call-
reorigination (referred to as "transparent call-reorigination") that makes the
call-reorigination mechanics transparent to the customer. In addition, in-
country switching platforms have enabled carriers to offer "call-through"
services, allowing the customer direct access to a provider's network without
the need to reoriginate the call in the U.S.
The Combined Company believes that as deregulation occurs and competition
increases in markets around the world, the pricing advantage of call-
reorigination to most destinations will diminish relative to call-through
international long-distance service. The Combined Company also believes that
deregulation will continue to create opportunities for new entrants in
telecommunications services, particularly companies capable of meeting the
challenges presented by emerging telecommunications markets.
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World Trade Organization Agreement. On February 15, 1997, pursuant to the
WTO Agreement, which became effective on February 5, 1998, 69 members of the
WTO, including the United States, agreed to open their respective
telecommunications markets to competition and foreign ownership, and to
protect market entrants against anticompetitive behavior by dominant
telecommunications providers. By eroding the traditional monopolies held by
ITOs, many of which are wholly or partially government owned, implementation
of the WTO Agreement will allow U.S.-based providers the opportunity to
negotiate more favorable agreements with both ITOs and other providers in
emerging telecommunications markets. In addition, deregulation in certain
foreign countries will enable U.S.-based providers to establish local
switching and transmission facilities in order to terminate their own traffic
and carry international long distance traffic originating in those countries.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Combined Company's objective is to become a leading provider of enhanced
telecommunications services in markets that historically have been underserved
by large telecommunications providers and ITOs. The Combined Company's
strategy to accomplish this objective includes the following key elements:
Increase Penetration of Emerging Telecommunications Markets. The Combined
Company markets its services in emerging telecommunications markets that
typically have less developed telecommunications infrastructures, are in an
earlier stage of deregulation and have historically faced less competition
from larger telecommunications providers. The Combined Company believes that,
due to the more monopolistic distribution profile of these markets, customers
traditionally have been underserved and consequently are more receptive to
higher quality, competitively priced services. The Combined Company believes
that its experience in offering call-reorigination, combined with its
strategic marketing relationships and proprietary technologies, will enable
the Combined Company to more effectively penetrate these markets and provide
more sophisticated and higher margin telecommunications services.
Pursue and Implement Strategic Acquisitions. The Combined Company intends to
actively pursue and execute strategic acquisitions of complementary
international customer bases, products and infrastructure. GlobalTel and ITC
are its first significant acquisitions. Management believes the worldwide
telecommunications industry will continue to undergo a period of strong
consolidation activity due to the savings associated with larger operations.
The Combined Company intends to actively pursue those customer bases, products
and infrastructure that fit its strategy of providing high quality, state-of-
the-art telecommunications services. Except for the GlobalTel Merger and the
ITC Acquisition agreements in principle, the Combined Company has no
agreements, arrangements or understandings for any acquisitions as of the date
of this Prospectus.
Exploit Strategic Marketing Relationships and Sales Channels. In addition to
its over 170 independent sales agents, the Combined Company has access to
channels of distribution through its strategic marketing relationships.
Management expects that its relationships with IBNET and Novell will enhance
the Combined Company's ability to expand its customer base as well as
establish new relationships with independent ISPs and other network providers
in its target markets. The Combined Company believes that it can most
effectively increase its customer base and revenue by recruiting independent
sales agents. The Combined Company will be able to recruit independent sales
agents because of its advanced technology, its focus on high volume customers
and its emphasis on quality service.
Leverage Customer Base Through Enhanced Service Offerings. The Combined
Company has developed and is introducing additional telecommunications
services. To retain existing customers and attract new customers, the Combined
Company plans to increase its range of services to include enhanced voice and
data services and a suite of business grade Internet services. Most of these
services can be provided under the existing regulatory frameworks in the
Combined Company's markets. In addition, as regulatory and competitive
environments evolve and the availability of capital permits, the Combined
Company intends to migrate its call-reorigination customers, including its
enhanced service customer base, to a more cost effective call-through service.
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Employ Flexible, Open Architecture and Proprietary Technology. By using off-
the-shelf technology that is modular, scalable and allows for the integration
of a variety of technologies, the Combined Company expects to provide its
customers with enhanced services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The
Combined Company is committed to continue to invest in improvements in its
electronic billing, customer interface and network management systems, all of
which are critical to its delivery of services. The Combined Company also uses
proprietary call processing technologies that enable it to provide quality
telecommunications services to high volume customers. The Combined Company
intends to expand its offering of CSI's proprietary DIAL and LINK-US
transparent call processing systems and to market such systems to customers of
GlobalTel and ITC.
Increase Sales to Carriers and Resellers; Reduce Transmission Costs.
Utilizing its enhanced telecommunications infrastructure and combined carrier
transmission rates, the Combined Company intends to substantially increase its
carrier and reseller business. In expanding this business, the Combined
Company intends to leverage its extensive relationships and contacts among
telecommunications carriers and resellers. In addition to expected increases
in revenue, the related growth in transmission volume should also improve the
Combined Company's ability to negotiate preferential rates with its carriers.
The Combined Company also intends to utilize additional point-to-point private
lines, access IP and other data networks to process compressed voice and data
telecommunications traffic, and employ alternate telecommunications solutions
such as "call-through" to further reduce its overall transmission costs.
Capitalize on GlobalTel and ITC Synergies. The Combined Company anticipates
that the GlobalTel Merger and the ITC Acquisition will provide operating
synergies and efficiencies. In addition to integrating networks of independent
sales agents and infrastructure and increasing sales to carriers and
resellers, the Combined Company will seek to introduce new enhanced services
such as call-through, enhanced fax and business-grade Internet services. The
Combined Company also will have the opportunity to cross-market CSI's
proprietary DIAL and LINK-US systems to the 11,500 existing customers of
GlobalTel and ITC and to take advantage of the new business opportunities
provided by GlobalTel's strategic relationships and business grade Internet
services.
SERVICES
The Combined Company seeks to address the evolving telecommunications needs
of customers located in emerging telecommunications markets. Currently, the
Combined Company offers international long-distance services, calling cards,
and enhanced voice and data services such as voice-mail, conference calling
and enhanced fax services. As changes in regulatory environments and the
availability of capital permits, the Combined Company intends to migrate its
call-reorigination customers and its enhanced service customer base to a more
cost effective call-through service.
The Combined Company believes that the growing globalization of business has
increased the mobility of business people and led to the proliferation of
multi-office enterprises, creating greater demand for convenient access to
electronic information from remote locations worldwide. As a result, the
Combined Company is designing and implementing a range of business grade
Internet services. The Combined Company expects these services to include
business quality messaging, global enhanced VPNs and other enhanced services.
GlobalTel also is designing a comprehensive "Turnkey Business ISP" solution
that incorporates all of the Combined Company's business grade Internet
services. "Turnkey Business ISP" is designed for independent ISPs and other
network providers in the Combined Company's target markets. These service
offerings are being designed to emphasize authentication, security and
notification. The following tabulates the Combined Company's current services
and services under development:
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International Call-Reorigination Call-Through
(Transparent and Non-transparent) Enhanced Fax
Carrier Reselling Global Enhanced VPN
Prepaid Calling Cards Business Quality Messaging
Enhanced Voice Services Global Desktop
Hotel Operator Services and Other Hotel Serv-
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Facsimile Services
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Current Services
International Call-Reorigination. The largest segment of the Combined
Company's business is call-reorigination services. Call-reorigination service
involves connecting international customers to the U.S. telephone system via
computer triggering, which makes each international customer's call originate
in the U.S. As a result, the customer's call cost structure is based on the
lower charges of the U.S. telecommunications marketplace rather than the
charges of the ITO. The Combined Company believes that the quality of the
calls made using the Combined Company's call-reorigination system is as good
as, if not better than, the quality obtained by using the ITO. The Combined
Company provides two basic types of call-reorigination: non-transparent and
transparent. To place a call using non-transparent call-reorigination, a
customer dials a unique phone number to an international carrier's switching
center and then hangs up. The customer then receives an automated call back
providing a dial tone from the United States, which enables the customer to
complete the call using U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. As of the date
of this Prospectus, approximately 89.1% of the Combined Company's customers
use non-transparent call-reorigination services. Customers who use non-
transparent call-reorigination typically are individuals or smaller businesses
that do not require the convenience and speed of transparent call-
reorigination.
Transparent call-reorigination involves the transmission of an international
call via a processor at the customer's site and one of the Combined Company's
switches in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Los Angeles, California. The switch
automatically connects the call to the caller's dialed destination. When
customers use the Combined Company's transparent call-reorigination service,
the call-reorigination mechanics are transparent to the customer. CSI has
developed advanced proprietary call processors called "DIAL" and "LINK-US."
When used with standard triggering methods and commercially available call
processing devices, DIAL and LINK-US provide transparent access to the
Combined Company's call-reorigination system. These systems are more expensive
than non-transparent call-reorigination systems and are typically installed in
hotels and businesses that have PBX telephone systems and require fast,
reliable, high-volume service. Less expensive systems are available for small
businesses and other customers desiring transparent call-reorigination. These
systems initiate all reorigination through global data networks, such as X.25,
Internet and frame relay, and local network digital services such as
Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN). The Combined Company currently
utilizes the X.25 network in Brazil and Argentina and the Internet in Brazil,
Argentina, Venezuela, South Africa and Lebanon to facilitate the call-
reorigination process. The Combined Company plans to have Internet triggering
installed in Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand in the near future. The
Combined Company is able to quickly adapt its call processors to virtually any
type of customer requirement, providing extremely fast and reliable service.
CSI estimates that approximately 10.9% of the Combined Company's traffic is
currently routed through transparent call processors. The Combined Company has
installed approximately 200 DIAL and five LINK-US as well as approximately 200
other transparent call processors at various hotels and businesses.
Transparent call processors are proposed to be installed in several additional
hotels and businesses in Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and Hong Kong. The
Combined Company intends to focus its future sales and marketing efforts
toward recruitment of hotels and businesses that will use the Combined
Company's transparent call-reorigination service.
Carrier Reselling. The Combined Company resells its international long-
distance services to other telecommunications carriers on a wholesale basis.
The Combined Company intends to expand such services and anticipates that the
additional traffic from carrier resale customers will enable it to negotiate
more favorable rates with its carriers.
Prepaid Calling Cards. The Combined Company recently launched prepaid card
services to its customers worldwide. The Combined Company's prepaid domestic
and international calling cards may be used by customers for international
telephone calls from more than 70 countries. Calling card customers also have
access to 24-hour multi-lingual customer service and certain customization
options.
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Enhanced Voice Services. The Combined Company offers enhanced voice
services, consisting of voice-mail and conference calling. Conference calling
enables customers to set up "meet me" dial-in conference calls as well as add-
on conference calls, with or without operator intervention. Conference calling
has a higher margin than the Combined Company's basic voice services. The
Combined Company's services also enable customers to originate international
voice calls over the Internet by allowing call-reorigination service to be
activated from their PCs.
Hotel Operator Services and Other Hotel Services. The Combined Company plans
to introduce operator services for hotel customers. With operator services in
place, a hotel guest seeking to use a credit card to "dial around" the hotel
system is routed via the Combined Company's call-reorigination system to an
international operator. The call is billed on the guest's credit card once the
card is validated. The hotel normally would not receive any international
long-distance revenue from such "dial around" calls. In order to market and
expand its hotel operator services, the Combined Company intends to share a
percentage of its revenue from operator services with the hotel. The Combined
Company also intends to offer a variety of other services to hotel customers,
including transparent call-reorigination, facsimile, Internet access, voice-
mail and debit card services.
Facsimile Services. The Combined Company offers its customers the ability to
send high-speed international facsimiles over its network. The Combined
Company also intends to offer transmission of facsimiles via the Internet or
private data networks. The Combined Company has redundant, dedicated T-1
access to the Internet to enhance this service. The Combined Company intends
to use a portion of the proceeds of this offering to implement and expand
these services.
Services Under Development
The Combined Company is developing the following new services:
Call-Through. The Combined Company will offer call-through or "direct
access" service to customers in selected markets where current regulations and
local market access charges make call-reorigination less competitive than
call-through. Call-through service involves the installation of an access
point in the local market that is connected to one of the Combined Company's
switches by a dedicated long-distance line that is leased from a carrier or
other network operator. The international customer accesses this connection to
the Combined Company's switch either by dialing a local telephone number or,
in markets where the regulatory environment permits, through an
interconnection with the ITO.
Enhanced Fax. The Combined Company's enhanced fax service, currently being
tested in Hong Kong and Mexico City, uses advanced technology to provide
customers with a higher quality and less expensive method to send facsimile
messages than conventional analog fax. Unlike conventional analog fax service,
enhanced fax service: (i) results in significantly fewer transmission errors,
particularly with international transmissions, because it is transmitted over
a digital data network; (ii) is easier to use than conventional fax, with a
feature that will retransmit the fax until it is successfully received at its
destination; and (iii) is much less expensive because it can be sent as a
digital packet in a shorter period of time. A recent study conducted by Pitney
Bowes/Gallup found that international faxes transmitted over analog phone
lines are transmitted twice on average due to interruptions and quality
problems, creating a hidden cost for users. Other features of the enhanced fax
offering include commercial-grade broadcast fax, fax on demand (or "fax
catalog") and timed delivery.
In the first half of 1998, the Combined Company plans to install an
Internet-based fax service to its fax gateway in Los Angeles, California. This
service will allow customers with Internet access to send faxes to any fax
machine worldwide and to any Internet-based e-mail address.
Business Grade Internet Services. The Combined Company is developing a suite
of enhanced services that will permit business-grade communications utilizing
Internet technologies. The Combined Company expects these business grade
Internet services to include: (i) Global Enhanced VPN, (ii) Business Quality
Messaging, (iii) Global Desktop and (iv) "Turnkey Business ISP." These
services will combine the best features of the
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Internet, such as openness, easy access and low cost, with the advantages of a
private network, such as high security and customized features. The Combined
Company believes its services will overcome many of the perceived
inefficiencies of today's Internet and will allow its customers to conduct
business quality transactions via the Combined Company's network
infrastructure.
The Combined Company, in conjunction with Novell and other technology
providers, is developing business grade Internet services. In addition,
GlobalTel has become a Novell Business Internet Services ("BIS") partner, an
affiliation that the Combined Company believes will further enhance its
service delivery strategy and provide it access to certain key networking
technologies. Other BIS partners include AT&T, Bell Atlantic Corporation,
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Deutsche Telecom AG, Singapore
Telecommunications Limited Corporation and Korea Telecom. See "--Network and
Operations" and "--Sales and Marketing."
Global Enhanced VPN. The Combined Company's Global Enhanced VPN service
enables customers to establish a wide area network among several locations
by using the Combined Company's network infrastructure, thereby eliminating
the cost associated with establishing and maintaining a dedicated private
network. For example, a U.S.-based user in Hong Kong would dial a local
number to access his or her wide area network in the United States and
could then work on the network in the United States in accordance with the
user's normal access privileges. The Combined Company's VPN service will be
enhanced through the use of a commercial-grade directory infrastructure and
certain certification and security mechanisms. Global Enhanced VPN enables
electronic commerce by providing the user with controlled, managed and
secure access to its VPN for customers, vendors and business partners.
Business Quality Messaging. The Combined Company's Business Quality
Messaging ("BQM") service will enable customers to exchange messages,
faxes, e-mail or voice-mail in a secure
and reliable manner via the Combined Company's network infrastructure. BQM
also will allow companies to connect dissimilar mail systems. These
features can be customized to enable the Combined Company to provide
different levels of service based on customer requirements and to price
such service levels accordingly.
Global Desktop. The Global Desktop product will combine the Global
Enhanced VPN, BQM and additional features targeting the global business
traveler. Specifically, it will permit the user to access and exchange
electronic information from public switched or wireless telephone networks
worldwide.
"Turnkey Business ISP." The Combined Company believes that the great
majority of regional ISPs need to offer additional enhanced services to
remain competitive, but have insufficient resources to develop these
services internally. According to an August 1997 report by Business
Research Group, 77% of all ISPs in the United States were regional ISPs,
83% of which lacked out-of-region access and therefore were required to
develop their own billing and tracking systems. The Combined Company is
designing a comprehensive turnkey service solution for regional ISPs that
will include its business grade Internet services. This "Turnkey Business
ISP" solution will enable regional ISPs to access the Combined Company's
suite of enhanced services and, when available, voice-over-IP.
Completion of Services Under Development. The Combined Company has not
generated significant revenue from its enhanced services to date. The new
services described above are still under development and are not scheduled for
implementation until various times in 1998 or later. Also, the completion of
development and introduction of new services will require the investment of
significant operating capital. Of the net proceeds from this offering,
$400,000 have been allocated to the development and introduction of these new
services. It is not uncommon that the introduction of new telecommunications
services is delayed or is occasioned by technical problems.
SALES AND MARKETING
The Combined Company's telecommunications services are marketed and sold
through a network of independent sales agents, strategic relationships and
direct marketing efforts.
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Independent Sales Agents
In selling its retail services, the Combined Company employs a network of
over 170 independent sales agents that sell to customers located in over 170
countries, supplemented by direct marketing efforts. Independent sales agents
are recruited through advertising in the Combined Company's target markets and
by referrals from customers and industry contacts. The Combined Company's
agreements with its independent sales agents typically are non-exclusive and
require the independent sales agents to offer the Combined Company's services
at rates prescribed by the Combined Company in accordance with the Combined
Company's policies. The Combined Company's ten largest independent sales
agents accounted for 68.6% of the Combined Company's pro forma revenue for the
12 months ended December 31, 1997. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on Key
Independent Sales Agents."
Strategic Relationships
The Combined Company intends to leverage its strategic marketing
relationships to expand its customer base. In particular, the Combined Company
expects that its relationship with IBNET and its access to a select number of
Novell's network of over 25,000 VARs will facilitate additional contact with
many small- and medium-sized domestic business customers, foreign branch
offices of large multinational corporations and local ISPs.
IBNET
IBNET is the managing member of the Consortium for Global Commerce, which
represents thousands of individual chambers of commerce (the "Chambers") in
over 200 countries. The Consortium for Global Commerce was established to (i)
create a global intranet enabling the Chambers and their members to exchange
information and conduct business transactions electronically, and (ii) obtain
more favorable pricing and terms for certain products and services for such
members.
The Consortium's four member organizations are the International Chambers of
Commerce, the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the G77 (a non-
governmental organization comprised of 137 developing countries and China) and
IBNET, the managing partner of the Consortium. The Combined Company believes
that its relationship with the Consortium, through GlobalTel's agreement with
IBNET, will enhance its ability to establish relationships with regional ISPs
and expand its customer base in its target markets.
In April 1997, GlobalTel entered into a ten-year marketing agreement with
IBNET to provide the Chambers and their members with telecommunications
services including international voice, international fax, calling card
services, Internet services, intranet, VPN and messaging. The individual
Chambers may act as sales and marketing agents for GlobalTel's, and
ultimately, the Combined Company's services. IBNET has agreed to market
GlobalTel's services to the Chambers by promoting GlobalTel services in
Consortium literature, at Consortium trade shows and speaking engagements, and
by listing the Combined Company's services in the Consortium's databases. In
November 1997, the Consortium launched its marketing campaign to inform the
Chambers about available products and services, including GlobalTel's
services. Under its agreement with IBNET, the Combined Company also will have
the right to co-brand its services with the Chambers' trademarks, a feature
that the Combined Company believes will enhance its marketing and sales
efforts because the local chamber brand is typically well recognized and held
in high regard by local business communities. Following execution of the
agreement, Ronald P. Erickson, who will serve as Chairman of the Board of the
Combined Company, and Bruce L. Crockett and Lyman C. Hamilton, who will serve
as Directors of the Combined Company, were invited and accepted offers to
serve as Directors of IBNET.
Novell
In October 1997, GlobalTel entered into a three-year technology licensing
agreement with Novell that provides the Combined Company with access, and
support in marketing, to Novell's over 25,000 VARs. Novell VARs range from
small computer networking companies to large system integration firms. The
Combined
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Company, in conjunction with Novell, intends to create a certification program
for channel partners with respect to the Combined Company's product offerings.
In addition, GlobalTel has become a Novell BIS partner. Other BIS partners
include Deutsche Telecom AG, Bell Atlantic Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone Corporation and Singapore Telecommunications Limited. BIS partners
have agreed upon standards for interconnecting their respective Internet
networks. The Combined Company believes that its status as a BIS partner will
allow it to benefit from any future network connections among the BIS
partners.
Direct Sales
The Combined Company has a direct sales force of ten individuals. The direct
sales force is responsible for agent recruitment and development, retail and
wholesale sales and development of high volume corporate accounts. The
Combined Company plans to expand the existing direct sales force, which will
enable it to take advantage of its strategic marketing relationships, expand
its carrier resale business, and develop additional relationships with
regional ISPs and other network providers.
Customer Service
The Combined Company provides its customers, independent sales agents and
resellers with high-quality customer service. As of June 30, 1998, the
Combined Company employed ten customer service representatives in Seattle,
Washington and ten customer service representatives at the Combined Company's
switching facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Combined Company intends
ultimately to concentrate its customer service functions in Ft. Lauderdale.
The customer service center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and
offers support in over five languages.
CUSTOMERS
As of June 30, 1998, the Combined Company's customer base consisted of more
than 16,700 customers in over 170 countries. The Combined Company believes
that its customers prefer its service compared to the ITO's service for the
following reasons: (i) lower international, and in some cases intra-country,
telephone rates; (ii) increased system reliability and call completion rates;
(iii) improved line quality, with less echo, static and snow; and (iv)
available and responsive customer service support.
In addition to selling directly to customers, the Combined Company also
sells its reorigination service on a wholesale basis to resellers and long-
distance carriers. The Combined Company believes that long-distance services,
when sold to resellers and other carriers, are generally a commodity product
with the purchase decision based primarily on price. Although the margins on
sales to other carriers and resellers are lower than the margins on sales to
business and government customers, these sales involve lower operating
expenses and help the Combined Company optimize the use of its network and
reduce its overall carrier transmission costs. See "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Business and Government Customers
The Combined Company's geographically diversified business and government
customers include: foreign offices of multinational corporations, major
international hotels and embassies and international agencies. Among these
customers are:
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Resellers
The Combined Company sells its reorgination service to resellers on a
wholesale basis. These resellers purchase service in bulk at a discounted rate
for resale to their customers. Resellers are responsible for billing their
users and for providing customer service. Resellers may sell the Combined
Company's services to their customers under their own company's name. The
Combined Company can prepare bills for resellers or resellers can prepare
their own bills based on information provided by the Combined Company.
Resellers, rather than the Combined Company, are responsible for collecting
amounts due from the customers. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Carriers
The Combined Company's carrier customers are long-distance companies that
purchase the Combined Company's excess international long distance capacity on
a wholesale basis for their own use. These carriers purchase service in bulk
at a discounted rate for resale to their customers. The carriers are
responsible for billing their customers and for providing customer service.
The Combined Company currently provides these services to four carrier
customers that are based in the United States.
NETWORK AND OPERATIONS
The Combined Company provides its telecommunication services through its (i)
voice switching and global fax messaging infrastructure in Los Angeles,
California, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, (ii) access to third party
infrastructure through international telecommunications carriers and through
Equant, and (iii) enhanced fax nodes in Hong Kong and Mexico City. By using
off-the-shelf technology, which is modular and scalable and allows for the
integration of a variety of technologies, the Combined Company expects to be
able to provide its customers with enhanced services in a timely and cost-
efficient manner. The Combined Company is committed to investing in
improvements in its electronic billing, customer interface and network
management systems, which the Combined Company believes are critical to its
delivery of services. The Combined Company expects these systems to provide it
with the ability to quickly upgrade its customers from a single service to
multiple services.
International Network Switching Center--Los Angeles, California. GlobalTel's
switching center is located at One Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles,
California, the West Coast's principal telecommunications gateway. Most major
carriers have a switching facility at this location. In 1997, GlobalTel
upgraded its switching center to provide fiber optic access for GlobalTel to
all major carriers in the facility. As a protective measure, GlobalTel has
diversified its access to long-distance providers through contracts with
various local access providers supplying redundancy in the event of single
point failures.
At this facility GlobalTel uses two Summa Four voice switches that are
controlled by a real-time rating, billing and switching platform. This
switching platform provides enhanced voice telecommunications services and has
sufficient capacity to accommodate customer growth. GlobalTel also leases a
portion of a Northern Telecom DMS 250 tandem switch, which is connected to the
Summa Four switching platform to support GlobalTel's carrier traffic.
GlobalTel's switching center also houses a fax gateway switching platform with
e-mail to fax conversion capability and software for enhanced service
features, including fax broadcasting, fax on demand and fax mail.
International Network Switching Center--Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. ITC's
switching center is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, which is
interconnected to the Miami gateway to the Latin American, African and
European telecommunications markets. The switching center consists of a
billing and provisioning system and two 1000 port class 4 tandem switches. The
switches are designed to handle international call-reorigination,
international and domestic long-distance and debit card traffic. The inbound
and outbound traffic is cross-connected to eight telecommunications carriers
via a DS3 fiber optic line. ITC uses NACT switches, billing platform and
interactive voice response ("IVR").
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The Combined Company has recently added voice recognition, fax functions and
Internet and X.25 triggering to the switching center. These features enable
the Combined Company to offer transparent call-reorigination and call-through
services, daily agent reports via the Internet and automated credit card
debiting. An additional feature under development is customer provisioning via
the World Wide Web. The Combined Company's customers are able to access its
switches in any one of 12 languages.
Redundancy. The Combined Company's operations center will be in Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida, which has redundant computer systems and fiber optics.
The Combined Company believes that redundancy gives it enhanced service
reliability, which gives it an advantage compared to many of the Combined
Company's smaller competitors that do not have redundant systems. In addition,
the Combined Company's redundant system architecture allows the flexibility to
take individual computers off line intentionally for scheduled maintenance,
upgrades and enhancements.
Fax Nodes--Hong Kong and Mexico City. GlobalTel leases and operates two fax
nodes in Hong Kong and Mexico City that are co-located in Equant's network
facilities. The nodes are serviced and maintained by Equant on a 24-hour basis
and are interconnected to local access providers. The Combined Company intends
to deploy fax nodes in additional locations during 1998.
Carriers and Network Access. The Combined Company has resale agreements with
a number of long-distance carriers in order to obtain the best available
pricing and service on certain routes. The Combined Company's enhanced fax and
business-grade Internet services will be carried through Equant's global data
network. GlobalTel's Los Angeles switching center is connected to the Equant
network center through high-speed fiber optic circuits. The Combined Company's
switching nodes have the ability to select quality and least cost routes,
depending on the quality of service desired by the customer.
The Combined Company relies on major telecommunications carriers including
AT&T, Sprint, WorldCom Cable & Wireless and Teleglobe to provide service to
its customers. Carrier costs constitute the largest portion of the Combined
Company's variable costs. The Combined Company has entered into contracts to
purchase capacity from various domestic and foreign carriers. Pursuant to
these contracts, the Combined Company obtains rates, which are generally more
favorable than otherwise would be available. To obtain these rates, the
Combined Company commits to purchase minute minimums from such carriers. If
the Combined Company fails to meet its minute minimums under a carrier
contract, it could still be required to pay its minimum monthly commitment as
a penalty or the contracts could be canceled. The Combined Company's aggregate
minimum monthly commitments are approximately $564,000, which represent
approximately 38.7% of the Combined Company's average monthly cost of revenue
for the three months ended June 30, 1998. Because of the frequent fluctuations
of long distance carriers' rates, the Combined Company believes that it is in
its best interest to have short-term carrier agreements. Most of the Combined
Company's carrier agreements will expire, or may be terminated by either
party, within one year. The Combined Company's dependence on particular
carriers will vary because the Combined Company shifts its use of carriers
depending on the rates that are offered. The Combined Company periodically
attempts to renegotiate rates with its current carriers and to establish
relationships with new long distance carriers that provide the most favorable
rates.
The Combined Company's ability to obtain favorable rates from the carriers
depends, in large part, on the Combined Company's total volume of long
distance traffic. The Combined Company does not believe that the loss of any
one supplier or contract would have a material adverse impact on the Combined
Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. See "Risk
Factors--Dependence on Carriers and Other Suppliers" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
COMPETITION
General
The Combined Company faces a high level of competition for customers and
independent sales agents in all of its markets, and expects competition to
intensify in the future. There are no substantial barriers to entry in
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the call-reorigination industry. The Combined Company believes that there are
more than 150 companies engaged in the international call-reorigination
industry. Many of the Combined Company's competitors are significantly larger,
have substantially greater financial, technical and marketing resources,
larger networks and a broader portfolio of services than the Combined Company.
Additionally, many competitors have strong name recognition and brand loyalty,
long-standing relationships with their target customers, and economies of
scale resulting in a lower relative cost structure. There can be no assurance
that the Combined Company will be able to compete successfully against new or
existing competitors.
Inasmuch as the Combined Company believes that competition for customers and
independent sales agents is based primarily on price, transmission quality,
services offered and the ability of the supplier to "bundle" various
telecommunications services, the U.S.-based providers of international long
distance service typically set pricing, quality, service, and standards that
the Combined Company seeks to match or exceed. Increased competition could
force the Combined Company to reduce its prices and profit margins if the
Combined Company's competitors are able to procure rates or enter into service
agreements comparable to or better than those of the Combined Company, or if
competitors are able to offer other incentives to existing and potential
customers and independent sales agents. Similarly, the Combined Company has no
control over the prices set by its competitors in the long distance resale
market. The Combined Company is aware that its ability to market its long
distance resale services depends upon its ability to offer rates lower than
those of ITOs. A decrease in arbitrage spreads between U.S.-based
international calling rates and ITO rates could have a material adverse effect
on the Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Other potential competitors include cable television providers, wireless
telephone providers, Internet access providers, electric and other utilities
with rights of way, railways, microwave carriers and large-end users that have
private networks. The intensity of such competition has recently increased,
and the Combined Company believes that such competition will continue to
intensify as the number of new entrants increases. If the Combined Company's
competitors devote significant additional resources to the provision of
international and national long distance telecommunications services to the
Combined Company's target customer base, the Combined Company could suffer a
reduction of revenue and profits that could have a material adverse effect on
the Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
On February 15, 1997, representatives of 69 countries, including the United
States, finalized the WTO Agreement, which addresses market access, foreign
investment and procompetitive regulatory principles for countries generating
more than 90% of worldwide telecommunications revenue. The WTO Agreement
became effective February 5, 1998. Although certain countries took specific
exceptions to the agreement, the WTO Agreement generally provides (i) market
access for United States companies to local, long distance and international
service through means of network technology on either a resale or facilities
basis, (ii) the opportunity for United States companies to hold a significant
stake in telecommunications companies in the countries that are parties to the
WTO Agreement, and (iii) the ability to take advantage of these opportunities
within a framework of pro competitive regulatory principles. The Combined
Company expects to benefit from the anticipated effects of the WTO Agreement
because of its procompetitive aspects, but it expects that it may take several
years before the principles of the agreement are implemented in many countries
and it cannot predict the extent of the opportunities that may be presented.
U.S. Based Competition
Historically, the large U.S. long distance carriers have been reluctant to
compete directly with ITOs by entering the international call-reorigination
business. AT&T and others, are beginning to enter the call-reorigination
business. The Combined Company's principal U.S.-based competitors are
providers of international call-reorigination services such as AT&T, Access
Authority, IDT Corporation, International Telecom, Ltd.(Kallback), Justice
Technology Corporation, Telegroup, Inc., USA Global Link, Inc., UTG
Communications International, Inc., Viatel, Inc. and Worldpass Communications
Corp. as well as providers of traditional long distance services such as AT&T,
Cable & Wireless, Frontier Corp., GTE Communications, LCI International, Inc.,
MCI, Qwest Communications International, Inc., Sprint, WorldCom and RBOCs that
provide long distance services outside their exchange territories.
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International Based Competition
The Combined Company's principal international-based competitors include,
among others, Telekom S.A. in South Africa; Telefonica de Argentina and
Telecom Argentina in Argentina; Telebras, Telesp and Telerj in Brazil; France
Telecom; PTT Telecom B.V. in the Netherlands; ACC Corp., First Telecom plc,
Oystel Communications Ltd., Swiftcall Ltd., AT&T, British Telecommunications
plc, Cable & Wireless, Mercury Communications Ltd., Sprint and WorldCom in the
United Kingdom; Deutsche Telecom AG in Germany; Optus Communications in
Australia and Kokusan Denshin, Denwa, International Telecom Japan and
International Digital Communications in Japan. The Combined Company also
competes with non-U.S. based providers of international call-reorigination
services.
The Combined Company believes that ITOs generally have certain competitive
advantages due to their control over local connectivity and their close ties
with national regulatory authorities. The Combined Company also believes that,
in certain instances, some regulators have shown a reluctance to adopt
policies and grant regulatory approvals that would result in increased
competition for the local ITO. If an ITO were to successfully pressure
national regulators to outlaw the provision of call-reorigination services,
the Combined Company could be denied regulatory approval in certain
jurisdictions in which its services would otherwise be permitted, thereby
requiring the Combined Company to seek judicial or other legal enforcement of
its right to provide services. Any delay in obtaining approval, or failure to
obtain approval, could have a material adverse effect on the Combined
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
ITOs may influence regulatory authorities to outlaw the provision of certain
call-reorigination services or block access to the call-reorigination services
the Combined Company markets. The ITOs generally seek to prevent call-
reorigination companies from using uncompleted local telephone calls to
trigger international calls. In such environments, the Combined Company uses
X.25 or Internet triggering to avoid violating local laws or regulations. The
Combined Company has benefited from the high differential between the rates
charged by ITOs and the rates charged by the Combined Company. As deregulation
continues in foreign markets, this differential in rates is expected to
decrease, thus placing pricing pressure on the Combined Company. Furthermore,
deregulation may lead to additional competitors entering the international
telecommunications market. If the Combined Company encounters anti-competitive
behavior in countries in which it operates (such as an ITO attempting to block
access to call-reorigination services) or if the ITO in any country in which
the Combined Company operates uses its competitive advantages to the fullest
extent, the Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations could be materially adversely affected. Deregulation and increased
competition in foreign markets could cause prices for direct-dial
international calls to decrease to such a degree that customers are no longer
willing to use the Combined Company's international call-reorigination
services.
TECHNOLOGY
DIAL and LINK-US Technology. CSI utilizes proprietary DIAL and LINK-US
technologies in connection with transparent call-reorigination. These
technologies are incorporated into a switch that permits transparent call-
reorigination to occur when interconnected with PBX's of hotels, large
businesses and other high volume customers. As of December 31, 1997, CSI had
installed approximately 200 DIAL systems and five LINK-US systems.
The DIAL technology, which largely consists of proprietary programming
enhancements to third-party switching equipment, is beneficially owned
entirely by CSI and is not subject to royalty payments, restrictions or
financial penalties whatsoever regarding its deployment.
CSI supports two versions of its DIAL technology. The first version is the
Enhanced DIAL system, which is installed to facilitate transparent call-
reorigination in large hotels and business parks. Enhanced DIAL utilizes a
unique combination of X.25 and Internet triggering technologies interconnected
with commercial PBX environments. The Combined Company plans to emphasize the
installation of its Enhanced DIAL system, which can support the same volume of
traffic as 64 of the Basic DIAL systems. The Combined Company's Basic DIAL
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system is an entry-level system that is installed to facilitate transparent
call-reorigination for smaller companies. The Basic DIAL system is also
capable of utilizing X.25 and Internet triggering, but is commonly used in
locations that do not currently have X.25 or Internet access.
The LINK-US system is a PC-based automated call processing system designed
to link an internationally located PBX to the CSI switching center. Its design
includes multiple call processing redundancies to insure rapid call
completion, real time billing, and other enhanced features including voice
prompts and remote programming capability. For a description of the license
agreement relating to the LINK-US technology see "Management--Consulting
Agreement."
X.25 Triggering Technology. An X.25 data network can transport data or voice
information to any network destination in the world. CSI has proprietary
software technology that uses X.25 triggering technology in its call-
reorigination system. The Combined Company provides X.25 triggering in
Argentina and Brazil and plans to provide it in any locality where it has
several high volume customers.
In countries with underdeveloped telecommunications systems, it can be
difficult and time consuming to make an international phone call. With X.25
triggering technology up to 100% of the trigger calls to the Combined
Company's switch are transmitted out of the country and nearly 100% of the
call-reorigination calls are transmitted into the country. The combination of
X.25 triggering technology with a DIAL or LINK-US switch provides a highly
reliable telecommunications service that is especially appealing to hotels and
business owners. See "--Services."
By utilizing alternate call-triggering mechanisms, the ITO is removed from
the call-reorigination process. ITOs typically object to call-reorigination
because call-reorigination companies use the ITO's lines to trigger the call-
reorigination without paying the ITO for the use of its lines on the long
distance segment because that long distance call is not completed. When the
Combined Company uses X.25 or Internet triggering technology to trigger its
call-reoriginations, the ITO's long distance lines are not used. Instead, a
low cost, local call is completed as part of the call-reorigination triggering
process. See "Risk Factors--Risks Associated with International Operations."
Internet Triggering Technology. Internet triggering is a newer technology
and is less expensive than X.25 triggering technology. CSI is currently
triggering call-reoriginations via the Internet in Brazil, Argentina,
Venezuela, South Africa and Lebanon. It intends to install Internet triggering
in Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand. CSI has found that call-
reoriginations using Internet triggering usually take four to six seconds and
are nearly 100% effective.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
GlobalTel owns U.S. Registration No. 1,944,078 for the mark PRIMECALL for
reselling long-distance telecommunications services. GlobalTel has filed
applications in the national trademark offices of Australia, Hong Kong and
Japan and in the regional European Community trademark office to register the
service mark PRIMECALL. GlobalTel filed an Intent to Use with the Patent and
Trademark Office for the mark "GLOBALTEL." There can be no assurance that the
Combined Company's trademark applications will result in any registration
being issued, or that such registration will be held valid and enforceable if
challenged. The Combined Company currently does not hold any trademark
registrations for the marks CS GLOBALTEL, GLOBALTEL, DIAL or LINK-US.
The Combined Company is aware of a pending U.S. application by Cellnet
Corporation ("Cellnet") to register the mark GLOBALTEL for providing
international wireless telephone communication services on a temporary basis.
The Combined Company believes that GlobalTel may have commenced using the mark
GLOBALTEL before Cellnet and is assessing whether to oppose Cellnet's
application. The Combined Company is also aware that Interactive Media
Technologies, Inc. is doing business in the area of international callback
services under the trade name GlobalTel. There can be no assurance that the
Combined Company's use of the
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mark GLOBALTEL will continue unimpeded or the Combined Company's measures to
protect its intellectual property will deter or prevent the unauthorized use
of the Combined Company's intellectual property. The Combined Company could
incur substantial costs and diversion of management resources relating to the
enforcement of its intellectual property rights. In addition, if the Combined
Company is unable to adequately protect its intellectual property, including
existing service marks and trademarks, there could be a material adverse
effect on the Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
The Combined Company does not have an intellectual property protection
program and does not hold any patents or copyrights. It relies on trade secret
and contractual restrictions to establish and protect its technology. The
Combined Company's success depends in part on its ability to enforce
intellectual property rights for its proprietary software technology, both in
the United States and in other countries. The Combined Company's proprietary
software is protected by the use of confidentiality agreements that restrict
the unauthorized distribution of the Combined Company's proprietary
information.
REGULATION
The Combined Company's international call-reorigination services are subject
to the jurisdiction of many regulators. The terms and conditions under which
the Combined Company provides international communications services are
subject to government regulation. The FCC has imposed certain restrictions on
international call-reorigination providers, including the requirement that
authorized carriers provide service in a manner consistent with the laws of
the countries in which they operate. Local laws and regulations differ
significantly among the jurisdictions in which the Combined Company operates,
and the interpretation and enforcement of such laws and regulations vary.
These regulations are often based on the informal views of the local
ministries which, in some cases, are subject to influence by ITOs. In
addition, since the Combined Company's call-reorigination services effectively
bypass the local telephone system, regulators in certain countries have
objected to call-reorigination services, and 34 countries have notified the
FCC that they have declared certain call-reorigination services illegal. The
Combined Company's services in such countries comprised approximately 10.6% of
its revenue for the 12 months ended December 31, 1997. The Combined Company
generates a significant portion of its revenue from customers originating
calls in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and South America. In the event
that countries in these regions that now permit call-reorigination prohibited
the Combined Company's services or regulated the pricing or profit levels of
such services, the Combined Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations could be materially adversely affected. At this time,
the Argentine government is attempting to provide sufficient information to
demonstrate to the FCC's satisfaction that call-reorigination is unlawful in
Argentina. Although the Combined Company believes that it is unlikely that the
FCC would rescind the Combined Company's authority to provide call-
reorigination, such action by the FCC would have a material adverse effect on
the Combined Company's business.
To facilitate the Combined Company's expansion plans, it may deploy
additional switching facilities to be located in a number of countries. As a
result, the Combined Company may be directly subject to regulation in an
increasing number of countries. In addition, there can be no assurance that
the Combined Company has accurately interpreted or will accurately predict the
interpretation of applicable laws and regulations or regulatory and
enforcement trends in a given jurisdiction, or that the Combined Company will
be found to be in compliance with all such laws and regulations. Failure to
interpret accurately the applicable laws and regulations and the mode of their
enforcement in particular jurisdictions could cause the Combined Company to
lose, or be unable to obtain, regulatory approvals necessary for it to be able
to provide certain services in such jurisdictions or to use certain of its
transmission methods. Such failure could result in significant monetary
penalties being imposed against the Combined Company. See "Risk Factors--
Regulation."
Federal regulations, regulatory actions and court decisions have had, and
may have in the future, an impact on the Combined Company and its ability to
compete. The FCC typically imposes obligations to file tariffs containing the
rate, terms and conditions of service. The FCC does not currently regulate the
Combined Company's profit levels, although the FCC has the authority to do so.
There can be no assurance that regulators
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will not raise material issues with regard to the Combined Company's compliance
with existing or future regulations.
The Combined Company offers service by means of call-reorigination pursuant
to an FCC authorization ("Section 214 Switched Voice Authorization") pursuant
to Section 214 of the Communications Act and certain relevant FCC decisions.
The FCC has determined that call-reorigination service using uncompleted call
signaling does not violate United States or international law, but has held
that United States companies providing such services must comply with the laws
of the countries in which they operate as a condition of such companies'
Section 214 Switched Voice Authorizations. The FCC reserves the right to
condition, modify or revoke any Section 214 Authorizations and impose fines
for violations of the Communications Act or the FCC's regulations, rules or
policies promulgated thereunder, or for violations of the clear and explicit
telecommunications laws of other countries that are unable to enforce their
laws against U.S. carriers. FCC policy provides that foreign governments that
satisfy certain conditions may request FCC assistance in enforcing their laws
against U.S. carriers. Thirty-four countries have formally notified the FCC
that certain call-reorigination services violate their laws. Only eight of
these countries have submitted copies of actual laws to the FCC that declare
certain call-reorigination services unlawful. Two of the 34 countries have
requested assistance from the FCC in enforcing their prohibitions on call-
reorigination within their respective jurisdictions. The FCC has held that it
would consider enforcement action against companies based in the United States
engaged in call-reorigination by means of uncompleted call signaling in
countries where this activity is expressly prohibited. While the Combined
Company believes that the FCC has not initiated any action to date to limit
the provisions of call-reorigination services, there can be no assurance that
it will not take action in the future. Enforcement action could include an
order to cease providing call-reorigination services in such country, the
imposition of one or more restrictions on the Combined Company, monetary fines
or, ultimately, the revocation of the Combined Company's Section 214 Switched
Voice Authorization, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the
Combined Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS
As of June 30, 1998, CSI had 22 full-time employees and one consultant;
GlobalTel had 29 full-time employees and three consultants; and ITC had 22
full-time employees and two consultants. The Combined Company plans to hire
additional employees and consultants as may be required to support expansion
of the Combined Company's operations and independent sales agent network. None
of the Combined Company's employees are covered by a collective bargaining
agreement. Management believes that the Combined Company's relationship with
its employees is good.
PROPERTIES
CSI's executive offices are located at 8 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado
Springs, Colorado 80903. The Combined Company leases approximately 11,000
square feet of space under a lease that expires January 31, 1999 with respect
to 5,100 square feet, and December 31, 1999 with respect to the remainder. CSI
pays approximately $11,420 per month for such space. See "Certain
Transactions."
GlobalTel leases approximately 4,800 square feet of office space for its
headquarters and operations center at 1520 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle,
Washington 98102 under a lease that expires on December 31, 1998 and requires
monthly payments of $5,850. In addition, GlobalTel leases approximately 1,500
square feet of space in Los Angeles, California, for switch equipment under a
lease that expires on June 30, 2006 and requires monthly payments of $5,040.
ITC leases approximately 2,310 square feet for its executive offices at 290
Pratt Road, Meriden, Connecticut 06450 at a rate of approximately $2,380 per
month. ITC leases approximately 1,027 square feet for its switching center at
110 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 610, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 at a rate
of approximately $4,225 per month.
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In the opinion of management, each of the properties is adequately covered
by insurance and is suitable for each of such properties' current and intended
future uses. Following completion of the offering, the Combined Company
intends to evaluate and may sub-lease certain properties in order to optimize
operating efficiencies.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In November 1997, WorldCom commenced an action entitled "WorldCom, Inc. v.
International Telephone Company d/b/a Interglobal Telephone Company" against
ITC in Connecticut state court (Docket No. CV-970407418, Superior Court, J.D.
of New Haven) seeking damages of approximately $1.1 million for alleged past
due carrier bills. ITC believes it has meritorious defenses to the suit. ITC
intends to vigorously defend its position and will attempt to reach a
settlement with this carrier.
In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Combined Company may
become a party to legal proceedings, the outcome of which, singly or in the
aggregate, is not expected to be material to the Combined Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations. The Combined Company intends to
aggressively pursue collection of debts, including those owed by a former
independent sales agent in Singapore.
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MANAGEMENT
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The following table contains the name, age and position with the Combined
Company of each executive officer and director of the Combined Company as of
the date of this Prospectus.
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NAME AGE POSITION WITH THE COMBINED COMPANY
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<S> <C> <C>
Ronald P. Erickson...... 54 Chairman of the Board (upon completion of the
GlobalTel Merger)
Robert A. Spade......... 51 Chief Executive Officer and Vice
Chairman of the Board (upon completion of the
GlobalTel Merger)
Patrick R. Scanlon...... 52 President, Chief Operating Officer and
Director
Daniel R. Hudspeth...... 35 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
German F. H. Burtscher.. 39 Vice President
Philip A. Thomas........ 55 Vice President and General Manager (upon completion
of the ITC Acquisition)
Dean H. Cary............ 49 Director
Richard F. Nipert....... 41 Director
Charles A. Shields...... 53 Director
Bruce L. Crockett....... 54 Director (upon completion of the GlobalTel Merger)
Lyman C. Hamilton....... 72 Director (upon completion of the GlobalTel Merger)
Michael S. Brownfield... 58 Director (upon completion of the GlobalTel Merger)
</TABLE>
Officers are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Board of
Directors. Each director holds office until the next annual meeting of
shareholders or until a successor has been duly elected and qualified. All of
the Combined Company's officers devote full-time to the Combined Company's
business and affairs.
Ronald P. Erickson has served as Chairman of the Board, President, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of GlobalTel since January 1996 and will
serve as Chairman of the Board of the Combined Company following the GlobalTel
Merger. From August 1994 to January 1996, he was Managing Director of
Globalvision L.L.C., an international strategic consulting firm. From
September 1992 to August 1994, he served variously as Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Egghead
Software, Inc., a retailer of software and computer peripheral products. He
was also the co-founder and a director of Microrim, Inc., a database software
developer from November 1981 to May 1992. Currently, he is a director of ITEX
Corporation, a trading and financial services company, Westower Corporation, a
wireless communications infrastructure company, Intrinsyc Software, Inc., a
developer of software tools and components, IBNET and eCHARGE Corporation, an
internet billing company, where he is also Chairman of the Board. Mr. Erickson
received a B.A. degree from Central Washington University, an M.A. degree from
the University of Wyoming and a J.D. from the University of California, Davis,
School of Law.
Robert A. Spade has been the Chairman of the Board since March 1994 and
CSI's Chief Executive Officer since January 1995. Upon completion of the
GlobalTel Merger, Mr. Spade will become Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. Spade
also served as President of CSI from April 1995 to June 1997 and as the
Treasurer CSI from April 1995 to July 1996. From 1994 to 1995, Mr. Spade was
an Adjunct Professor of International Corporate Finance with, and was a
director of, the International School of Management in Colorado Springs. In
1991, Mr.
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Spade founded Diamante Properties, Inc. ("Diamante"), a company engaged in
commercial real estate. He served as President of Diamante from inception
through 1995 and currently serves as its Chairman and Secretary. Mr. Spade is
a director of MedPlus Corporation, a company that operates a workers'
compensation medical clinic and arranges financing for patients. He was a
director of World Information Networks On The Net, Inc. ("WIN"), a company
that provides Internet access, designs web pages and broadcasts facsimiles via
the Internet, from August 1995 to March 1997. Mr. Spade received a Masters
degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and
B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in Economics and
Hispanic Civilization. Mr. Spade is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Patrick R. Scanlon has been President and Chief Operating Officer of CSI
since June 1997 and a director of CSI since January 1996. He also served as
Treasurer from June 1997 to December 1997. From May 1991 to June 1996 Mr.
Scanlon served as Executive Vice President of BRC Imagination Arts, Inc., a
designer and producer of custom exhibits and attractions for world fairs,
aquariums, theme parks and visitor centers. Prior to that time, Mr. Scanlon
was with Walt Disney Imagineering, the theme park design, engineering,
production, and construction division of the Walt Disney Company, for 18
years, most recently as Senior Vice President. Mr. Scanlon is also an owner
and partner in a number of real estate ventures, and has served on the Boards
of Directors of the Theme Entertainment Association, the Angeles Chorale, and
The Learning Company. Mr. Scanlon received an M.S. degree in Finance from the
UCLA Graduate School of Management and a B.A. degree in Economics from the
University of California, Santa Barbara.
Daniel R. Hudspeth has been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of CSI
since December 1997. From October 1995 to December 1997, Mr. Hudspeth served
as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Wireless Telecom, Inc.,
a company that distributes wireless data products and services for the
telecommunications and computer industries. From January 1995 to October 1995,
he was Vice President and Corporate Controller of CWE, Inc., a publicly traded
computer retail company. From August 1992 to January 1995, Mr. Hudspeth was
Vice President of Finance and Administration and Treasurer of OfficeScapes
Business Furniture, and from July 1985 to August 1992, he was an Audit Manager
of Emerging Business Services for Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Hudspeth is a
Certified Public Accountant in Colorado and a member of the Colorado Society
of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants. He received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from
Colorado State University.
German F. H. Burtscher has served as GlobalTel's Senior Vice President,
Marketing and Sales since February 1997 and served as its Vice President,
Strategic Marketing and Product Development from October 1995 to February 1997
and will serve as a Vice President of the Combined Company following the
GlobalTel Merger. In January 1995, he co-founded Ratsten International
Telecommunications, Inc., a telecommunications services provider, and served
as its President until October 1995. He also served as Regional Sales Manager
and Senior Account Executive of World Call Telecommunications, a long distance
telephone carrier, from June 1992 to January 1995. Mr. Burtscher received a
B.A. degree in Business and Sociology from the University of Austria,
Innsbruck and an M.B.A. degree in Finance and International Marketing from the
University of Austria, Graz.
Philip A. Thomas will become Vice President and General Manager of CSI upon
the closing of this offering. Mr. Thomas was a co-founder and has served as
Vice President of Operations of ITC since March 1993. From 1990 until 1993,
Mr. Thomas was a partner of Thomas Powell and Associates, a software developer
for voice mail systems, automated attendants and international call-
reorigination systems. From 1977 until 1990, Mr. Thomas was principal of
Thomas Business Systems, Inc., a computer hardware dealer. Mr. Thomas received
his H.N.D. degree in Applied Physics from the Farnborough (England) College of
Technology.
Dean H. Cary has been a director of CSI since January 1997. Since November
1995 he has served as Executive Director and President of Forval International
Telecommunications, Inc., an international long distance carrier based in
Japan. From November 1993 to November 1995, he served as Executive Vice
President of Viatel, Inc., one of CSI's principal competitors. In 1992 he
formed Paragon Management Group, a business engaged in strategic and business
planning, and served as its President. From 1988 to 1992, he was the Vice
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President/General Manager of Metromedia Communications Corp., a U.S.-based
long distance carrier. He received a B.A. degree in Business, Education and
Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
Richard F. Nipert has been a director of CSI since November 1996. Since
January 1993, Mr. Nipert has been a partner in the law firm of Bright, Gibson
and Nipert, P.C. in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Nipert previously practiced law with
three other law firms located in Denver. Mr. Nipert practices law primarily in
the fields of business and commercial real estate. He received a J.D. degree
from the University of Southern California and a B.A. degree in Social Ecology
from the University of California at Irvine.
Charles A. Shields has been a director of CSI since April 1998. Since March
1996, Mr. Shields has served as President of Charles A. Shields and
Associates, Inc., a human resources consulting firm. From October 1989 until
March 1996, he served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and
Administration for Manor Care, Inc., a holding company for Choice Hotels,
International and Manor Care Health Services. From 1965 until 1987, Mr.
Shields held various positions for the Walt Disney Company including Vice
President of Administration and Human Resources for Walt Disney Imagineering,
Inc. He received a B.S. degree in Business and Marketing from California State
University at Long Beach.
Bruce L. Crockett has served as a Director of GlobalTel since September 1997
and will serve as a Director of the Combined Company following the GlobalTel
Merger. From February 1992 to July 1996, he served as President, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of COMSAT Corporation, a global
telecommunications company. He is also a director, chairman of the
compensation committee and member of the audit committee of ACE Limited, a
multi-link insurance company, a director and trustee of mutual funds managed
by AIM Management Group Inc., a mutual fund company and a director of IBNET.
Mr. Crockett received an A.B. degree in Geography from the University of
Rochester, a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and an
M.B.A. degree in Finance from Columbia University.
Lyman C. Hamilton has served as a Director of GlobalTel since November 1997
and will serve as a Director of the Combined Company following the GlobalTel
Merger. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Interdigital Communications Corporation from 1994 to 1995. Prior to that, Mr.
Hamilton served as Chairman of the Board from 1993 to 1994, and as President
and Chief Executive Officer from 1991 to 1993, of Alpine Polyvision, Inc., a
developer of flat panel displays. Mr. Hamilton was employed by ITT Corporation
from 1962 to 1979 where he served as President from 1977 to 1979 and as Chief
Executive Officer in 1978 and 1979. Currently, he is a director of Marine
Management Systems, Inc., a provider of shipboard hardware and software
management systems, Scan-Optics, Inc., a provider of optical character
recognition equipment, Polyvision Inc., a provider of visual display equipment
and developer of flat panel displays and IBNET. Mr. Hamilton received a B.A.
degree from Principia College and an M.P.A. degree from Harvard University.
Michael S. Brownfield has served as a Director of the GlobalTel since
January 1996 and will serve as a Director of the Combined Company following
the GlobalTel Merger. Mr. Brownfield, a private investor, is also a director
of NW Cascade Inc., a construction service and supply company, Cutter & Buck,
Inc. a men's apparel company, and Accurate Molded Plastics Inc., a plastics
manufacturer. Mr. Brownfield received a B.S. degree from the University of
Oregon.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors maintains a Compensation Committee and an Audit
Committee. The Compensation Committee, consisting of Messrs. Shields, Nipert
and Hamilton, reviews compensation and option matters and makes
recommendations to the Board regarding changes in executive compensation. The
Audit Committee, consists of Messrs. Crockett, Nipert and Cary. The function
of the Audit Committee is to review and approve financial policies and
practices and the scope of audit procedures employed by the Combined Company's
independent auditors, review and approve the audit reports rendered by the
Combined Company's independent auditors and approve the audit fee charged by
the independent auditors. The Audit Committee reports to the Board of
Directors with respect to such matters and recommends the selection of the
independent auditors.
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors who are also employees of CSI receive no additional compensation
for serving as directors. Certain non-employee directors have each received
options to purchase 12,500 shares of Common Stock at the time they commenced
service on the Board of Directors. The options are exercisable at the bid
price of the Common Stock at the date of grant. The options vest 20% per year
over five years from the date of grant. CSI reimburses all of its directors
for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with their attendance at
meetings of the Board of Directors and for carrying out various board-directed
assignments for the benefits of CSI.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
CSI's Articles of Incorporation eliminate the personal liability of its
directors to CSI and its shareholders for monetary damages for breach of the
directors' fiduciary duties in certain circumstances. CSI's Bylaws provide
that CSI will indemnify its officers and directors to the fullest extent
permitted by law. In addition, CSI carries officers' and directors' liability
insurance with an annual $1 million aggregate limit. Insofar as
indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of CSI pursuant to
the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, CSI 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.
KEY EMPLOYEES
Stuart Agranoff has been CSI's Director of Technical Operations since
September 1997 and a senior engineer for CSI since January 1996. From 1992 to
1996, Mr. Agranoff worked as an Associate Engineer for Kaman Sciences
Corporation. From 1984 to 1992 he served in the United States Navy where he
worked as an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Supervisor and as a
Senior Communication/Navigation Technician. Mr. Agranoff earned his degree in
Electronics Technology from the University of Phoenix.
Keith Busch has been CSI's Director of Business Development in Asia since
December 1997. Mr. Busch previously served as President of two other call-
reorigination providers. From 1996 to 1997 he founded and served as President
of American Fone Network, and from 1995 to 1996 he served as President of
Rapid Link USA. Mr. Busch also previously worked as the International Sales
Manager for Premiere Communications, an international calling card company. He
earned his B.A. Degree from the University of Washington.
Ronald Fox has served as GlobalTel's Senior Vice President since October
1997, as President of GlobalTel's subsidiary, Primecall, Inc., since September
1997, and as a Director of GlobalTel since December 1997. From January 1994 to
February 1997, he served as Vice President of Hi Rim Communications, Inc., an
international facilities-based telecommunications carrier. In April 1997,
subsequent to Mr. Fox's resignation as an officer, Hi Rim Communications, Inc.
filed a petition under the federal bankruptcy laws in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada. From June 1988 to March 1994, he
served as President of Ronald B. Fox & Associates, a telecommunications
consulting firm. From 1983 to 1988, Mr. Fox served as National Sales Director
of CMI Corporation. From 1981 to 1983, he served as President of National Tel
Data Corporation. Mr. Fox received an A.S. degree in Business Marketing from
Lansing Community College.
Joseph Jenkins has been CSI's Corporate Controller since July 1998. From
March 1997 to September 1997, Mr. Jenkins held the position of Corporate
Controller for Pinnacle Micro, Inc., an optical storage/disk company. From
December 1993 to March 1997, Mr. Jenkins was Manager of Accounting/Controller
for MedLogic Global Corporation, a privately held medical adhesive products
company. In addition, Mr. Jenkins has over 20 years experience in financial
management of high technology companies. He earned a B.S. degree in Business
Management/Accounting from Colorado State University in 1978, passed the
C.P.A. examination in 1986 and attended the University of Oregon Graduate
School of Business from 1987 to 1988.
Brian Louviere has served as GlobalTel's Chief Technology Officer since
February 1998. Until 1998, Mr. Louviere previously served as Director, Service
Delivery and Customer Care for Pacific Bell Network
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Integration. From 1991 to 1996, Mr. Louviere served in various positions with
Pacific Bell including Senior Product Manager. From 1979 to 1990, he served in
various marketing and product development positions at BT Tymnet. He received
a B.S. degree in computer science and mathematics from McNeese State
University.
Mark Lyons has been CSI's Director of Sales and Marketing since November
1996. From 1990 to 1996 he worked for Sprint as its Senior Business Services
Representative. He previously worked as a Branch Manager for Norwest Bank and
First Interstate Bank. He received a B.S. degree in Finance from Utah State
University in 1983 and has earned graduate credits in telecommunications from
the University of Denver.
John Spade has been CSI's Director of Technology and Development since
September 1997 and Special Projects Manager since March 1997. He has been an
employee of CSI since August 1996. From August 1995 to July 1996, Mr. Spade
was Vice President and a director of WIN, an Internet services provider. In
1994, he received his B.A. degree from Chico State University, where he also
taught courses on Economics and the Internet. John Spade is the son of Robert
A. Spade.
Sean Thomas will become CSI's Director of Business Development in Europe
upon the closing of this Offering. Mr. Thomas was a co-founder of ITC in 1993
and served as Vice President of Sales of ITC since November 1996. From 1991 to
1993, Mr. Thomas served as Sales Manager with Connecticut Computer
Technologies. Mr. Thomas attended Loyola University in New Orleans. Mr. Thomas
is the son of Philip A. Thomas.
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
CSI has entered into a consulting agreement with Gary Kamienski, who
developed the LINK-US technology for CSI. Pursuant to Mr. Kamienski's
agreement, dated September 19, 1996, Mr. Kamienski transferred the LINK-US
switch technology to the Combined Company. The Combined Company agreed to pay
the costs of installation and associated costs for LINK-US, and to pay Mr.
Kamienski a monthly royalty equal to 4% of the Combined Company's gross
revenue related to LINK-US. The Combined Company has the option to buy out the
royalty for an amount equal to $2.5 million. In addition, for each
installation of LINK-US, the Combined Company has agreed to pay Mr. Kamienski
a flat fee of $1,500 if such installation produces gross revenue between
$10,000 and $20,000 in its first full billing month of operation, and a flat
fee of $3,000 if such revenue exceeds $20,000 in its first full billing month
of operation. In addition, Mr. Kamienski agrees to provide ongoing
maintenance, support and consulting with respect to LINK-US for as long as the
system is in operation at a rate of $5,200 per month. The agreement will
remain in effect for as long as the LINK-US technology is operational or until
September 1, 2006, unless earlier terminated. The agreement may be terminated
by either party upon 30 days notice to the other of a material default or
consummation of the buy out of Mr. Kamienski's royalties. Mr. Kamienski has
agreed not to develop or market any technology similar to LINK-US which in any
way might compete with the Combined Company for the lesser of ten years or the
period of time the Combined Company is utilizing the LINK-US technology.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table. The following table sets forth certain
compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to CSI's Chief Executive Officer
(the "Named Executive Officer"). No other executive officer of CSI received
annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 in the twelve months ended December
31, 1997.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
COMPENSATION
AWARDS
ANNUAL ------------
COMPENSATION SECURITIES
CALENDAR ------------- UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
NAME AND POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS OPTIONS COMPENSATION
----------------- -------- ------- ----- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert A. Spade
Vice-Chairman and Chief Exec-
utive
Officer...................... 1997 $90,374 -- 12,500 --
1996 67,500 -- 1,625 --
1995 41,000 -- 1,250 --
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Option Grants Table
The following table contains information concerning stock option grants made
to the Named Executive Officer during the eight months ended December 31,
1997. See "--Stock Option Plan" for information relating to vesting and
exercise terms.
OPTION GRANTS IN THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
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% OF TOTAL
OPTIONS
NUMBER OF GRANTED TO POTENTIAL REALIZABLE
SECURITIES EMPLOYEES EXERCISE VALUE AT ASSUMED
UNDERLYING IN THE EIGHT PRICE ANNUAL RATES OF STOCK
OPTIONS MONTHS ENDED PER EXPIRATION PRICE APPRECIATION FOR
NAME GRANTED DECEMBER 31, 1997 SHARE DATE OPTION TERMS(1)
---- ---------- ----------------- -------- ---------- -----------------------
5% 10%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert A. Spade......... 12,500 15.5% $3.56 8/29/07 $ 27,986 $ 70,922
</TABLE>
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(1) Potential gains are net of the exercise price but before taxes associated
with the exercise. The 5% and 10% assumed annual rates of compounded stock
appreciation are mandated by the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and do not represent the Combined Company's estimate or
projection of the future Common Stock price. Actual gains, if any, on
stock option exercises are dependent on the future financial performance
of the Combined Company, overall market conditions and the option holders'
continued employment through the vesting period.
Option Values. The following table contains information concerning options
to purchase Common Stock held by the Named Executive Officer as of December
31, 1997. The Named Executive Officer did not exercise any stock options
during 1997.
1997 YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNEXERCISED OPTIONS AT IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS AT
DECEMBER 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1997 (1)
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NAME EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
---- --------------- ---------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert A. Spade......... 2,875 12,500 $5,813 $44,531
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(1) Options are "in the money" if the fair market value of the underlying
securities exceeds the exercise price of the options. The exercise prices
for all options granted to the Named Executive Officer was equivalent to
the fair market value of the Common Stock of the Combined Company, as
determined by the Board of Directors, as of December 31, 1997.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
No member of the Compensation Committee was an officer, former officer or
employee of CSI, GlobalTel, ITC or their subsidiaries or had any relationship
with such companies of the type requiring disclosure in "Certain
Transactions." No executive officer of the Combined Company serves as a member
of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity which has
one or more executive officers serving as a member of the Combined Company's
Board of Directors or Compensation Committee.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Combined Company has entered into employment agreements with each of
Messrs. Spade, Scanlon and Hudspeth (collectively, the "Executives") for a
term of one year. The employment agreements provide for an annual salary of
$175,000, $175,000 and $125,000 for Messrs. Spade, Scanlon and Hudspeth,
respectively. The Combined Company may terminate any Executive's employment
only for cause as defined in his respective agreement. The Executives may also
be entitled to receive bonuses pursuant to any cash bonus plan adopted by the
Board of Directors. Pursuant to their respective employment agreement, each
Executive agreed not to compete with the Combined Company for a period of
three years following termination of his employment. The Combined Company
anticipates entering into employment agreements with Messrs. Erickson,
Burtscher and Fox
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effective upon completion of the GlobalTel Merger. Upon the completion of the
ITC Acquisition, CSI will enter into one year employment agreements with Philip
A. Thomas and Sean Thomas which will provide for base salaries of $115,000 and
$65,000, respectively. CSI may terminate Messrs. Thomas and Thomas only for
cause (as defined in the agreements). Messrs. Thomas and Thomas have each
agreed not to compete with the Combined Company for a period of six months
following termination of their respective agreements. CSI intends to establish
a cash bonus plan with an aggregate of less than $100,000 prior to completion
of the offering.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
In 1995, the Board of Directors adopted, and the shareholders approved, an
Incentive Stock Option Plan and a Non-qualified Stock Option Plan, which in
January 1998 the shareholders approved combining into one stock option plan
(the "Stock Option Plan"). The Stock Option Plan allows for the issuance of
stock options to officers, employees, and directors, and to consultants and
advisors who render bona fide services to CSI not in connection with the
issuance of securities in a capital-raising transaction. CSI has authorized
375,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance upon the exercise of options
granted under the Stock Option Plan. The aggregate fair market value (measured
at the time the options are granted) of all Common Stock issued pursuant to
exercise of Incentive Stock Options under the Stock Option Plan to any one
individual to be exercisable for the first time in any one calendar year may
not exceed $100,000. The Incentive Stock Options granted under the Stock
Option Plan are intended to qualify as "Incentive Stock Options" within the
meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Non-Qualified Stock
Options granted under the Stock Option Plan are not intended to meet the
requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Stock Option
Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee. As of June 30, 1998, Non-
Qualified Stock Options to purchase up to 148,375 shares of Common Stock have
been granted under the Stock Option Plan. No Incentive Stock Options have been
granted under the Stock Option Plan. Upon completion of the GlobalTel Merger,
the Combined Company will assume the stock options granted by GlobalTel
pursuant to its stock option plan. Pursuant to such obligation, the Combined
Company will reserve for issuance 161,844 shares of Common Stock.
The exercise price and period for the options granted under the plans are as
determined by the Board of Directors or committee thereof. For Incentive Stock
Options, the exercise price cannot be below the fair market value of the
underlying Common Stock at the time the options are granted, and in the case
of holders of over 10% of the combined voting power of all classes of voting
stock of CSI, the exercise price cannot be below 110% of the fair market value
of the underlying Common Stock at the time the options are granted. The
exercise period cannot exceed ten years under the Stock Option Plan. Options
may not be transferred other than by will and the laws of descent and
distribution. For a period of one year from the date of this Prospectus, the
Combined Company will refrain from granting any options or warrants at an
exercise price of less than 85% of fair market value of the underlying
security at the date of grant.
The exercise of such options is subject to the satisfaction of any
applicable withholding tax or other liabilities and any listing, registration,
or qualification with any regulatory authority of the shares of Common Stock
to be issued upon exercise of such options. Unless the Common Stock issuable
upon exercise of the options has been registered with the Commission and any
applicable state regulatory authorities, each optionee represents, by
accepting such shares, that such optionee is acquiring such shares for
investment and not for resale or distribution.
The Board of Directors has reserved the right to modify or terminate the
Stock Option Plan, but may not, without the affirmative vote of a majority of
shares of capital stock then entitled to vote, do any of the following:
abolish the committee then administering the Stock Option Plan, if any, change
the qualification of its members, or withdraw the Stock Option Plan from its
supervision; make any material change to the class of persons eligible to
receive options; increase the total number of shares of Common Stock reserved
for issuance under the Stock Option Plan; increase the number of shares for
which an option is exercisable to any one employee; extend the term of the
Stock Option Plan or the maximum option periods; decrease the minimum exercise
price; or materially increase the benefits accruing to participants in the
Stock Option Plan.
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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of the Combined Company's Common Stock as of the date hereof
assuming completion of the GlobalTel Merger and as adjusted to reflect the
sale of the Common Stock offered by this Prospectus, by (i) each person who is
known by the Combined Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Combined
Company's outstanding Common Stock, (ii) each of the Combined Company's
executive officers and directors, (iii) each of the Selling Shareholders and
(iv) all executive officers and directors as a group. Common Stock not
outstanding but deemed beneficially owned by virtue of the right of an
individual to acquire shares within 60 days are treated as outstanding only
when determining the amount and percentage of Common Stock owned by such
individual. Except as noted, each person has sole voting and investment power
with respect to the shares shown. Unless otherwise indicated, the business
address of each executive officer and director is the Combined Company's
address, 8 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES BENEFICIALLY NUMBER OF
OWNED PRIOR TO OFFERING SHARES TO BE PERCENTAGE
------------------------- SOLD IN OWNED AFTER
NAME AND ADDRESS NUMBER(1) PERCENT THE OFFERING OFFERING
---------------- ------------- ---------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS:
Ronald P. Erickson(2)..... 74,607 2.9% -- 1.3%
Robert A. Spade(3)........ 267,257 10.4 -- 4.8
Patrick R. Scanlon(4)..... 16,667 * -- *
Daniel R. Hudspeth........ -- -- -- --
Philip A. Thomas(5)....... -- -- -- --
Dean H. Cary(6)........... 20,000 * -- *
71 Burnwood Lane
Upper Saddle River, NJ
07458
Richard F. Nipert(7)...... 4,500 * -- *
1140 Grant Street, Suite
100
Denver, CO 80203
Charles A. Shields(8)..... 8,750 * -- *
Bruce L. Crockett(9)...... 4,018 * -- *
Lyman C. Hamilton(10)..... 1,240 * -- *
German F.H. Burtscher 46,475 1.8 -- *
(11).....................
Michael S. Brown- 66,196 2.6 -- 1.2
field(12)................
All directors and execu-
tive officers as a group
(11 persons)(13)......... 509,709 18.9 -- 9.0
OTHER PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLD-
ERS:
James L. Williams(14)..... 121,784 4.7 -- 2.2
123 Vientos Road
Camarillo, CA 93010
Steven S.V. Wong(15)...... 292,563 10.5 -- 5.1
20 Queen Astrid Park
Singapore 266824
DuPont Ltd.(16)........... 243,435 8.8 -- 4.2
20 Queen Astrid Park
Singapore 266824
ProFutures Special Equi- 720,741 22.8 -- 11.7
ties Fund, L.P.(17)......
1310 Highway 620 South
Austin, TX 78734
OTHER SELLING SHAREHOLD-
ERS:
Alan Blumenfeld........... 8,333 * 2,083 *
Michael Butler............ 8,333 * 2,083 *
Shahrear Ebrahimian....... 1,222 * 306 *
Steven Freifeld........... 5,556 * 1,389 *
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Abraham B. Goldner....................................... 2,778 * 694 *
Robert Klein............................................. 11,111 * 2,778 *
Lawrence Leiberman....................................... 2,778 * 694 *
Allan R. Lyons........................................... 5,556 * 1,389 *
Albert Milstein.......................................... 2,778 * 694 *
Bruce Pomper............................................. 8,333 * 2,083 *
Mark Silverman........................................... 8,333 * 2,083 *
Howard Silverman......................................... 5,556 * 1,389 *
Carl E. Stoops........................................... 3,833 * 958 *
Arnold L. Weiner......................................... 9,889 * 2,472 *
Michael Weiss............................................ 5,556 * 1,389 *
Steven Yavors............................................ 2,778 * 694 *
Four M International, Inc................................ 11,111 * 2,778 *
M. Sebastian Palacios, Marco A. Palacios and Beatriz A.
Palacios................................................ 2,222 * 556 *
Elsa Glorio, Marco Palacios and Beatriz Palacios......... 1,389 * 347 *
Gonzalo Vila............................................. 1,667 * 417 *
Ian Creese............................................... 2,222 * 1,111 *
Donald B. Gasgarth....................................... 5,556 * 2,778 *
Richard L. Gilbert....................................... 5,556 * 2,778 *
Sloan Financial Group Inc................................ 4,722 * 2,361 *
Jeffrey K. Zwitter....................................... 5,556 * 2,778 *
Cindy Dolgin............................................. 11,111 * 2,778 *
Ken Fellus............................................... 2,778 * 694 *
Abe Chu.................................................. 5,556 * 1,389 *
Jeffrey Levine........................................... 2,778 * 694 *
Alan Gibstein............................................ 3,333 * 833 *
Professional Edge Fund, L.C.C............................ 8,333 * 2,083 *
Merca Corporation........................................ 11,111 * 2,778 *
Bill Pergeson............................................ 15,556 * 7,778 *
Michael John............................................. 5,556 * 2,778 *
Ron LeClair.............................................. 5,556 * 2,778 *
Tom Rooney............................................... 2,778 * 1,389 *
Gary & Rebecca Perrine................................... 5,556 * 2,778 *
</TABLE>
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* Less than 1%.
(1) Shares outstanding before offering include 126,222 Bridge Shares to be
issued immediately prior to this offering and 581,643 shares of Common
Stock issued in connection with the GlobalTel Merger and 525,102 shares
of Common Stock to be issued in connection with certain promissory notes.
(2) Includes 6,489 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of
outstanding warrants, 41,695 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of options, and 16,740 shares of Common Stock held by North
Willow Family L.P., a limited partnership in which Mr. Erickson and his
two daughters are partners. See "Certain Transactions."
(3) Includes 260,215 shares held of record by Mr. Spade or his spouse and
7,042 shares are issuable upon exercise of options held by Mr. Spade.
(4) Includes 6,669 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
(5) Excludes 76,667 shares Mr. Thomas will receive on the first anniversary
of the closing of this offering in connection with the ITC Acquisition.
(6) Includes 15,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
(7) Includes 1,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
(8) Includes 2,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of warrants
and 6,250 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options.
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(9) Includes 620 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options and
shares of Common Stock issuable upon closing of the offering in
connection with a GlobalTel Full Coverage Note in the principal amount of
$25,000. See "Description of Securities."
(10) Includes 620 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
(11) Includes 4,400 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants and 19,942
shares issuable upon exercise of options.
(12) Includes 7,357 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding warrants, 620 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise
of options, and 9,230 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of
a promissory note in the principal amount of $150,000, plus accrued
interest as of June 30, 1998. See "Certain Transactions."
(13) Includes 129,683 shares issuable upon exercise or conversion of
outstanding securities.
(14) Includes 2,750 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.
(15) Includes 620 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options,
222 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the closing of the offering in
connection with a bridge loan promissory note in the original principal
amount of $25,000 that has been repaid, 4,650 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants held by Trans-Pacific
Consultants Pte Ltd., 4,650 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the
exercise of outstanding warrants held by Gereg Capital Corporation and
37,200 shares of Common Stock held by Gereg Capital Corporation. Includes
31,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding
warrants and 181,840 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of a
$1,000,000 in principal, plus accrued interest as of June 30, 1998,
pursuant to a promissory note held by Dupont Ltd. See "Certain
Transactions." Mr. Wong is Chairman and a 50 percent owner of Dupont Ltd.
and is Chairman and a controlling shareholder of Gereg Capital
Corporation and Trans-Pacific Consultants Pte, Ltd.
(16) Includes 31,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding warrants and 181,840 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
conversion of a $2,000,000 in principal, plus accrued interest as of June
30, 1998, pursuant to a promissory note held by Dupont Ltd. See "Certain
Transactions."
(17) Includes 600,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding warrants. The principals of such holder are ProFutures Fund
Management, Inc. and Golden Eye Asset Management, Inc.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Unless otherwise indicated, for each transaction that involved the issuance
of securities, such issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section
4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions not involving a public offering.
CSI
Effective September 14, 1995, Redden Dynamics, Inc. ("Redden") was merged
with and into CSI. Shareholders of Redden received a total of 102,347 shares
of Common Stock of CSI in connection with the merger. At the time of the
merger, Redden had no operations, minimal assets and no liabilities. CSI
undertook the merger in order to enable it to have a sufficient number of
shareholders to permit CSI to commence trading of its Common Stock on the OTC
Bulletin Board, which occurred effective March 18, 1996. To acquire control of
Redden in order to facilitate the merger, Robert A. Spade purchased
approximately 80% of Redden's outstanding common stock in May 1995 from
certain shareholders of Redden for $34,500. Mr. Spade was a principal
shareholder, director and President of Redden and was a principal shareholder,
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of CSI prior to the merger. In
the merger, Mr. Spade exchanged the Redden shares for 81,855 shares of Common
Stock. Immediately after the merger, Mr. Spade transferred 52,959 shares of
such Common Stock to 21 persons, including Mr. Nipert (1,250 shares) and Mr.
Scanlon (5,000 shares).
CSI has received periodic advances from Robert A. Spade. In April 1996, CSI
issued an unsecured note payable to Mr. Spade in the principal amount of
$160,000, payable on May 31, 1999 and bearing interest at 10% to reflect
advances made through that date. As of June 30, 1998, the total amount of
outstanding advances from Mr. Spade under the note was $149,000.
The building in which CSI has its principal executive office is owned by a
partnership, the managing general partner of which is owned by Robert A. Spade
and his wife. CSI paid the partnership $37,592, $87,259 and $80,263 in lease
expense for the fiscal years ended April 30, 1996 and 1997 and eight months
ended December 31, 1997, respectively. Minimum lease payments for the years
ending December 31, 1998 and 1999 are approximately $139,000 and $88,000
reflecting the increase in leased space from 5,100 square feet in fiscal year
1996 to 11,000 square feet commencing September 1996. See "Business--
Facilities" and the Financial Statements.
In August 1996, CSI issued 22,385 shares of Common Stock and granted options
to purchase 12,125 shares of Common Stock at $23.00 per share to certain
minority shareholders of WIN in exchange for their shares of WIN Common Stock.
As a result of this exchange, CSI became a shareholder of WIN. CSI then
transferred the WIN shares to WIN for certain technology and equipment owned
by WIN. Certain family members of Mr. Spade, who were shareholders of WIN,
received options to purchase 625 and 7,125 shares of Common Stock
respectively, in the WIN transaction. For each $13.00 WIN shareholders
contributed to WIN, each shareholder received one share of CSI Common Stock.
Following the WIN transaction, John Spade, who was an officer, director and a
principal shareholder of WIN, became an employee of CSI. John Spade is the son
of Robert A. Spade. Robert A. Spade was a director of WIN at the time of the
transaction and therefore this transaction may have been at terms less
favorable than one with a third party. See "Management."
In January 1997, CSI granted Dean H. Cary, a Director of CSI, options to
purchase 6,250 shares of Common Stock at $6.00 per share in connection with
consulting services provided by Mr. Cary to CSI. The options vest 20% per year
over five years from the date of grant; provided that vesting may be
accelerated if the trading price of the Common Stock exceeds certain levels
ranging from $18.00 to $50.00 per share.
In October 1997, CSI incurred an obligation to pay $50,000 and in December
1997 granted options to purchase 12,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise
price of $3.00 per share to Mr. Cary, in each case in consideration of
business consulting services.
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In March and April 1998, CSI issued $270,000 aggregate principal amount of
10% Notes. For each $10,000 principal amount of 10% Notes, the holder received
warrants to purchase 500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to
the closing bid price on the date of the 10% Notes. Three CSI directors
invested in the notes, including: Richard F. Nipert, who was issued a $40,000
10% Note and granted 2,000 warrants; Charles A. Shields (and his wife Mary Jo
Shields), who was issued a $50,000 10% Note and granted 2,500 warrants; Dean
H. Cary, who was issued a $100,000 10% Note and granted 5,000 warrants. James
L. Williams, was also issued a $40,000 10% Note and granted 2,000 warrants.
In December 1997, Robert A. Spade and Patrick R. Scanlon each guaranteed up
to $750,000 of the amounts due on the Bridge Notes in connection with the
December 1997 Financing.
Richard F. Nipert, a Director of CSI, is a partner of the law firm of
Bright, Gibson and Nipert P.C., which from time to time has provided legal
services to CSI. Fees paid to the firm by CSI were less than 5% of the law
firm's gross revenue for each fiscal year in which they have represented CSI.
From May through July 1998, Robert A Spade pledged the shares of Common
Stock owned by him to secure payment of certain notes issued by CSI in the
principal amount of $1,750,000. Mr. Spade and Patrick R. Scanlon each
guaranteed the amounts due on such notes.
Other than as set forth above, the transactions described above were on
terms that CSI's Board of Directors believed to be fair to CSI and no less
favorable to CSI than terms that could have been obtained from an unrelated
third party.
GLOBALTEL
In December 1995, GlobalTel acquired GFP Group. Inc. ("GFP") through the
issuance of 216,791 shares of GlobalTel common stock in a one-for-one exchange
for all of the outstanding capital stock of GFP. Pursuant to this transaction,
North Willow Family L.P., a limited partnership in which Ronald P. Erickson,
GlobalTel's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and his two
daughters are limited partners, was issued 54,000 shares of GlobalTel common
stock; and Sirius International Communications, a general partnership in which
German F. H. Burtscher, GlobalTel's Senior Vice President, Marketing and
Sales, and Frank Krentzman, a former director and former Senior Vice President
of GlobalTel, were the sole partners, was issued 95,751 shares of GlobalTel
common stock. In connection with the acquisition, GlobalTel also agreed to
issue to each of Messrs. Burtscher and Krentzman 30,000 shares of GlobalTel
common stock, and to grant Mr. Erickson an option to purchase 30,000 shares of
GlobalTel common stock, all conditioned upon GlobalTel obtaining certain
financing as determined by GlobalTel's Board of Directors. Additionally,
GlobalTel assumed GFP's obligations under employment agreements with Messrs.
Erickson and Burtscher. By mutual consent of the parties, the terms of these
employment agreements were never performed.
In December 1995, as part of GlobalTel's acquisition of GFP, GlobalTel
assumed GFP's obligations under two demand promissory notes totaling $70,000
that are payable to Michael S. Brownfield, who will become a director of the
Combined Company upon completion of the GlobalTel Merger, both bearing
interest at a rate of 10% per annum, increasing to 12% per annum when the
notes are past due. Both of these notes are secured by a pledge of certain
shares of GFP stock held by GlobalTel. In connection with the assumption of
these notes, GlobalTel also issued to Mr. Brownfield a warrant to purchase for
nominal consideration 5,679 shares of GlobalTel common stock. Concurrently
therewith, GlobalTel sold to Mr. Brownfield 90,909 shares of GlobalTel common
stock for a purchase price of $5.50 per share and granted Mr. Brownfield a
warrant to purchase 9,091 shares of GlobalTel common stock at an exercise
price of $5.50 per share.
In November 1995, Gereg Capital Corporation ("Gereg") purchased 120,000
shares of GlobalTel common stock from GlobalTel for a purchase price of $5.50
per share. In consideration of this purchase of GlobalTel common stock,
GlobalTel granted Gereg a warrant to purchase 12,000 shares of GlobalTel
common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $5.50 per share and expires
on December 29, 1998. Stephen S.V. Wong, a former director of GlobalTel, is
Chairman and a controlling shareholder of Gereg.
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In April 1997, GlobalTel entered into an Exclusive Services and Marketing
Agreement with IBNET. See "Business--Sales and Marketing." Pursuant to this
agreement, GlobalTel granted to IBNET a warrant to purchase 2,000 shares of
GlobalTel common stock, and will grant additional warrants if GlobalTel
reaches certain revenue targets. The warrants all have an exercise price of
$5.50 per GlobalTel share and expire three years from the date of grant.
GlobalTel also agreed to pay IBNET certain fees based upon a percentage of
GlobalTel's gross margin for services purchased by customers referred to
GlobalTel by IBNET. In return, IBNET agreed to issue to GlobalTel 100,000
shares of common stock of IBNET. Bruce L. Crockett, Ronald P. Erickson and
Lyman C. Hamilton are directors of IBNET, and each holds options to purchase
50,000 shares of IBNET's common stock. In addition, Mr. Hamilton owns 100,000
shares of IBNET's common stock (or approximately 2% of IBNET's total
outstanding common stock).
GlobalTel has issued convertible promissory notes and GlobalTel Full
Coverage Notes in connection with loans by several directors and executive
officers of GlobalTel, including Messrs. Erickson and Brownfield. For a
description of the terms of these notes, see "Description of Securities--
Description of Indebtedness." The following table describes promissory notes
issued by GlobalTel to persons who will become directors or executive officers
of the Combined Company and to Stephen S. V. Wong and his affiliates, which
will hold more than 5% of the Combined Company's outstanding Common Stock
after completion of the offering and the GlobalTel Merger. See "Principal
Shareholders."
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME DATE OF LOAN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT MATURITY
---- ------------ ---------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Michael S. Brownfield............... 10/95 $ 50,000(2)(10) 1/96
11/95 20,000(2)(10) 2/96
2/96 100,000(1)(2) 2/97
4/96 300,000(1)(2) 4/97
10/97 150,000(1) 3/99
11/97 25,000(3) (4)
Ronald P. Erickson.................. 6/96 150,000(1)(5) 6/97
ITEX Corporation (/6/).............. 12/97 200,000(3) (4)
Gereg Capital Corporation........... 10/96 150,000(1)(7) 10/97
Dupont Ltd.(/8/).................... 11/96 500,000(1)(9) 5/98
4/97 2,000,000(1) 12/99
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(1) Convertible note. See "Description of Securities--Description of
Indebtedness--GlobalTel Convertible Notes."
(2) In November 1997, Mr. Brownfield agreed to convert $235,000 in principal
plus interest accrued thereon owed under past due promissory notes into
shares of common stock of GlobalTel. Mr. Brownfield also agreed to
reschedule an additional $235,000 in principal plus accrued interest owed
under past due promissory notes into this new note.
(3) GlobalTel Full Coverage Note. See "Description of Securities--Description
of Indebtedness--GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes."
(4) See "Description of Securities--Description of Indebtedness--GlobalTel
Full Coverage Notes." In consideration of the above loans, GlobalTel
granted warrants to purchase GlobalTel common stock or, in the case of the
GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes, the right to receive shares of GlobalTel
common stock upon closing of an initial public offering of GlobalTel's
securities.
(5) In November 1997, Mr. Erickson converted $171,805 in principal and accrued
interest under this note into shares of GlobalTel common stock.
(6) A company of which Ronald P. Erickson is a director.
(7) This note was repaid in full in April 1997.
(8) Stephen S.V. Wong is chairman and a 50% owner of this company.
(9) In September 1997, Dupont Ltd. converted the full amount of principal and
accrued interest under the note into shares of GlobalTel common stock.
(10) Demand note.
The following table describes the warrants issued or GlobalTel shares
issuable by GlobalTel to persons who will become directors or executive
officers of the Combined Company and to Stephen S.V. Wong and his affiliates,
which will hold more than 5% of the Combined Company's outstanding Common
Stock after completion of the offering and the GlobalTel Merger.
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<CAPTION>
WARRANTS/GLOBALTEL
NAME SHARES ISSUE DATE EXERCISE PRICE
---- ------------------ ---------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Michael S. Brownfield....... 90,909 12/95
2,000 10/97 $5.50(2)
11,360 4/96-2/98 $5.50(2)(3)
9,371 11/96 $5.50(2)
5,679 10/97
8,961 12/97
50,484 11/97
29,773 10/97
2,000 3/98
3,000 8/98 $5.50(2)(3)
Ronald P. Erickson.......... 31,237 11/97
19,131 8/97 $0.05(2)
134,500 12/96-3/98 $5.50(1)
1,800 6/96 $5.50(2)(3)
54,000 12/95
German F. H. Burtscher...... 71,395 12/95
14,194 8/97 $0.05(2)
64,329 6/96-3/98 $5.50(1)
ITEX Capital Corporation.... 143,369 12/97
Gereg Capital Corporation... 120,000 12/95
12,000 12/95 $5.50(2)
3,000 10/96 $5.50(2)(3)
Dupont Ltd.................. 98,693 9/97
100,000 11/96-7/97 $5.50(2)(3)
586,580 4/97 $3.85(4)
Trans-Pacific Consultants
Pte. Ltd................... 15,000 4/96 $5.50(2)(3)
</TABLE>
(1)Such options expire 10 years from date of issuance.
(2)Such warrants expire three years from date of issuance.
(3)Issued in connection with the purchase of notes from GlobalTel.
(4)Convertible note.
The following table shows the amounts outstanding under GlobalTel notes to
the foregoing persons as of June 30, 1998. See "Use of Proceeds."
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OUTSTANDING
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
--------------
NAME
----
<S> <C>
Michael S. Brownfield........................................... $ 410,000
Ronald P. Erickson.............................................. --
ITEX Corporation................................................ 200,000
Gereg Capital Corporation....................................... --
Dupont Ltd...................................................... 2,000,000
Trans-Pacific Consultants Pte. Ltd.............................. --
</TABLE>
In November 1997, Stephen S.V. Wong loaned GlobalTel $25,000 pursuant to a
promissory note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum, increasing to 15%
after default. This note was repaid in full in December 1997.
In May, June and July 1998, GlobalTel borrowed an aggregate of $600,000 from
CSI. Repayment of such indebtedness was guaranteed by Ronald P. Erickson.
Other than as set forth above, the transactions described above were on
terms that GlobalTel's Board of Directors believed to be fair to GlobalTel and
no less favorable to GlobalTel than terms that could have been obtained from
an unrelated party.
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ITC
In August 1997, CSI entered into a Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement
with ITC. In April 1998, CSI entered into an agreement with ITC and its
shareholders, Lynch Family, LLC, Sean Thomas and Philip Thomas by which CSI
will purchase all of the outstanding common stock of ITC from its
shareholders. Upon consummation of this offering and the ITC Acquisition,
Lynch Family, LLC and Messrs. Thomas and Thomas will receive an aggregate of
$3.5 million in cash and 230,000 shares of Common Stock based on an assumed
initial offering price of $9.00 per share to be issued on the first
anniversary of the closing of this offering. Furthermore, John Lynch, the
manager of Lynch Family, LLC, will enter into a one year consulting agreement
with the Combined Company under which he will receive $125,000, and Philip
Thomas and Sean Thomas will enter into one year employment agreements with the
Combined Company under which they will receive annual salaries of $115,000 and
$65,000, respectively. See "The Acquisitions" and "Management."
In December 1997, CSI paid $178,000 to ITC in consideration of consulting
services provided by ITC in negotiating an agreement with a carrier on behalf
of CSI.
The Combined Company has adopted a policy that future transactions between
the Combined Company and its officers, directors and 5% or more shareholders
are subject to approval by a majority of the disinterested directors of the
Combined Company. Any such transactions will be on terms believed to be no
less favorable than could be obtained from unaffiliated parties.
TRANSACTIONS WITH PROMOTERS
CSI believes that Messrs. Robert A. Spade and James L. Williams may be
considered "founders" or "promoters" of CSI. In addition to the transactions
referenced in "Certain Transactions," Mr. Spade purchased 283,678 shares of
Common Stock from CSI at various times from April 1993 to December 1994 at
prices ranging from $1.44 per share to $2.40 per share.
Mr. Williams purchased 86,922 shares of Common Stock from CSI at various
times from April 1993 to June 1995 at prices ranging from $1.52 to $4.16 per
share. Mr. Williams also acquired 33,875 shares from Mr. Spade at various
times from August 1993 to December 1994. Mr. Williams has received
approximately $38,400 from CSI as compensation for services in connection with
equity and debt financings by CSI. In addition, Mr. Williams loaned $40,000 to
CSI and received a 10% convertible note in October 1996 that he converted into
shares of Common Stock in January 1997. In connection with the note, Mr.
Williams received warrants to purchase 500 shares of Common Stock at $11.00
per share. In June 1997, Mr. Williams purchased an additional 10% convertible
note with a $20,000 principal amount. In connection therewith, he received a
warrant to purchase 250 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.24
per share. In October 1997, Mr. Williams purchased 5,000 shares of Common
Stock for $4.40 per share in a private placement. In March 1998, Mr. Williams
loaned $40,000 to CSI and received a note bearing interest at 10% per annum.
In connection therewith, he received a warrant to purchase 2,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $7.25 per share.
CSI used the proceeds from the sales of Common Stock discussed above to fund
its operations. CSI believes that these transactions were conducted on terms
that were fair and reasonable to CSI and at prices that approximated the fair
market value of the Common Stock at the time of the transactions. See
"Principal Shareholders."
All future material affiliated transactions and loans will be made or
entered into on terms that are no less favorable to the Combined Company than
those that can be obtained from unaffiliated third parties. All future
material affiliated transactions and loans, and any forgiveness of loans, must
be approved by a majority of the Combined Company's independent directors who
do not have an interest in the transactions and who have access, at the
Combined Company's expense, to the Combined Company's or independent legal
counsel.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
The authorized capital stock of CSI consists of 25,000,000 shares of Common
Stock, no par value per share, and 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, no par
value per share.
COMMON STOCK
Upon consummation of the offering, 5,540,929 shares of Common Stock will be
issued and outstanding (assuming no options are exercised after March 31,
1998, and assuming the Underwriters' over-allotment option is not exercised).
If the over-allotment option is exercised in full, 6,005,929 shares of Common
Stock will be issued and outstanding.
Holders of Common Stock are each entitled to cast one vote for each share
held of record on all matters presented to shareholders. Cumulative voting is
not allowed; hence, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Common Stock
can elect all directors. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive such
dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally
available therefor and, in the event of liquidation, to share pro rata in any
distribution of CSI's assets after payment of liabilities. The Board of
Directors is not obligated to declare a dividend and it is not anticipated
that dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. See "Dividend Policy."
Holders of Common Stock do not have preemptive rights to subscribe to
additional shares if issued by CSI. Except for 8,750 shares which were
purchased with a note, which is outstanding, all of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock are fully paid and non-assessable and all of the shares of Common
Stock offered hereby will be, upon issuance, fully paid and non-assessable.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Board of Directors has the authority, without further shareholder
approval, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock from time to time
in one or more series, to establish the number of shares to be included in
each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights
of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or
restrictions thereof. The issuance of Preferred Stock may have the effect of
delaying or preventing a change in control of CSI. The issuance of Preferred
Stock could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for
distribution to the holders of Common Stock or could adversely affect the
rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of the Common
Stock. In certain circumstances, such issuances could have the effect of
decreasing the market price of the Common Stock. As of the closing of this
offering, no shares of Preferred Stock will be outstanding and CSI currently
has no plans to issue any shares of Preferred Stock. The Combined Company has
agreed that (i) no shares of Preferred Stock will be issued to promoters,
officers or directors of the Combined Company on terms different from which
such shares will be issued generally and (ii) the Combined Company's non-
employee directors must ratify all issuances of Preferred Stock.
DESCRIPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS
Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Promissory Notes. In December 1997, CSI
issued Bridge Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $2.8 million. Interest
on the Bridge Notes is payable at a rate of 10% per annum, semi-annually. The
aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Bridge Notes is due five days
following the closing of this offering. Robert A. Spade, the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of CSI, and Patrick R. Scanlon, the President and
Chief Operating Officer of CSI, each guaranteed payment of the Bridge Notes
for up to $750,000. For each $100,000 of principal amount of the Bridge Notes,
the holder will receive 4,444 Bridge Shares upon the closing of this offering,
based on a $9.00 per share initial offering price. CSI granted to the
investors a security interest in all of the assets of CSI. The Bridge Notes
require that CSI pay all accrued interest to such investors on June 30, 1998.
CSI has not made such payment. Although as of the date of this Prospectus no
investor has declared CSI in default on the Bridges Notes, there can be no
assurance an investor will not do so. In the event of a default, the investors
could declare CSI's indebtedness to become immediately due and payable and
could foreclose on all of CSI's assets.
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10% Notes. From October 1996 through July 1997, CSI issued unsecured
convertible promissory notes (the "10% Notes") in an aggregate principal
amount of $415,000. Interest on the 10% Notes is payable at a rate of 10% per
annum, semi-annually, commencing on March 31, 1997 and continuing until the
maturity date, which is two years from the respective dates of investment. The
aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 10% Notes is due on the maturity
date. The 10% Notes may be converted into shares of Common Stock at a
conversion price of 90% of the average high bid and low asked price of the
Common Stock on the day before conversion. CSI may prepay any of the 10% Notes
in full at any time without penalty, and any note holders may cause CSI to
repay such holder's note at the end of each six-month period that any
principal is outstanding upon 30 days written notice. As of June 30, 1998,
$385,000 principal amount of 10% Notes have been converted. For each $10,000
of principal amount of the 10% Notes, the holder received warrants to purchase
125 shares of Common Stock of CSI at an exercise price equal to the closing
bid price of the Common Stock on the date of the 10% Notes.
12% Notes. In May and July 1998, CSI issued secured promissory notes (the
"12% Notes") in an aggregate principal amount of $1,750,000. Interest on the
12% Notes is payable at a rate of 12% per annum and is due and payable on the
maturity date, which is the date of the completion of this offering. For each
$1,000 of principal amount of 12% Notes purchased, the holder received
warrants to purchase 300 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.30
per share (based on an assumed public offering price per share of $9.00). The
shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants are included among the
Registered Securityholders' Shares.
15% Notes. From February 1997 through March 1997, CSI issued $85,000
aggregate principal amount of the 15% Notes. Interest on the 15% Notes, and
the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 15% Notes, are payable on
the maturity date, which is six months after the date of each Note. For each
$10,000 of principal amount of 15% Notes, the holder received warrants to
purchase 125 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to the closing
bid price of the Common Stock on the date of the 15% Notes. In March 1998, the
note holders agreed to extend their notes until various times between June
1998 and September 1998.
GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes. Promissory notes issued by GlobalTel in
November and December 1997 (the "GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes") in the
aggregate principal amount of $3.0 million are outstanding. These notes bear
interest at a rate of 10% per annum, increasing to 15% after default, and are
due in January 1999. In addition to repayment of principal and interest, note
holders are entitled to receive the number of shares of GlobalTel Common Stock
equal to the outstanding principal balance divided by the per share offering
price in GlobalTel's initial public offering, if any. Noteholders have the
right to receive warrants to purchase shares of GlobalTel common stock equal
to the principal amount of the note divided by $5.50, in lieu of the shares of
common stock to be issuable upon closing of the GlobalTel Merger. These
warrants will have an exercise price of $5.50 per share and will expire three
years from the date of grant. In July 1998, certain holders agreed to exchange
$1.3 million of principal plus accrued interest of such GlobalTel Full
Coverage Notes upon the closing of this offering in consideration of 175,768
shares of Common Stock and certain registration rights with respect to such
shares. In July 1998, the holders of approximately $900,000 principal
including accrued interest of GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes agreed to extend
the maturity date of their notes until August 1999 in consideration of the
Combined Company increasing the interest rate to 14% per annum and granting
enhanced registration rights with respect to the shares to be issued in
connection with the GlobalTel Full Coverage Notes.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
CSI has agreed to grant to two holders of 7,500 shares of the Common Stock
(the "Rights Holders") certain "piggy-back" registration rights under the
Securities Act with respect to such shares. Under the terms of agreements
between CSI and these Rights Holders, if CSI proposes to register any of its
Common Stock under the Securities Act for its own account or for the account
of other security holders (other than pursuant to this offering and certain
excluded registration forms), the Rights Holders are entitled to notice of
such registration
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and to include in such registration shares of Common Stock that they hold,
subject to cutback limitations that may be imposed by the underwriter of any
underwritten public offering of the Common Stock. The Rights Holders are not
required to bear any expenses incurred by CSI in connection with registering
the Rights Holders' shares, but underwriting fees, discounts, or commissions
relating to the sale of each Rights Holder's shares are borne by the
applicable Rights Holder. CSI is not required to include any of the shares
with registration rights in a registration if the holders of such shares would
be able to sell such shares without registration pursuant to Rule 144 of the
Securities Act or otherwise. None of the Rights Holders will participate in
this offering.
CSI has agreed to grant to Lynch Family, LLC, Philip Thomas and Sean Thomas
(collectively, the "Former ITC Shareholders") certain "demand" registration
rights under the Securities Act with respect to the Common Stock (the "ITC
Acquisition Stock") they will receive in connection with the ITC Acquisition.
Under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, CSI is obligated, after the
first anniversary of the completion of the ITC Acquisition, upon the demand of
the Former ITC Shareholders, to file within 30 days of such demand (subject to
an extension in the event CSI is then involved in certain transactions not in
the ordinary course of business) a registration statement on Form S-3 covering
the ITC Acquisition Stock. The Former ITC Shareholders are not required to
bear any expenses incurred by CSI in connection with registering the ITC
Acquisition Stock.
CSI has agreed to grant to the holders of GlobalTel's outstanding securities
certain "piggyback" registration rights under the Securities Act. CSI is
obligated to include such holders' shares of Common Stock in any registration
statement filed during the one year period beginning on the first anniversary
of the closing of the GlobalTel Merger. The holders are not required to bear
any expenses in connection with registering such shares.
TRANSFER AGENT
The transfer agent and registrar for CSI's Common Stock is American
Securities Transfer & Trust, Inc.
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RESCISSION OFFER
On July 20, 1998, the Combined Company completed the Rescission Offer in
accordance with the Washington Securities Act with respect to the following
securities which were issued or sold by GlobalTel from 1995 through 1997 to
approximately 40 individuals and entities who GlobalTel believes at the time
of purchase were residents of the State of Washington:
(i) an aggregate of 239,112 shares of GlobalTel Common Stock, of which 96,748
and 142,364 shares were issued at $2.65 and $5.50 per share, respectively
(the "Cash Rescission Stock");
(ii) an aggregate of 90,909 shares of GlobalTel Common Stock (the "1995
Rescission Stock") which were issued to one individual at $5.50 per
share, together with a warrant to purchase approximately 9,000 shares of
Common Stock;
(iii) an aggregate of 166,445 shares of GlobalTel Common Stock (the "Converted
Note Rescission Stock") issued upon conversion of promissory notes,
together with warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 24,000
shares of GlobalTel Common Stock delivered in conjunction with the
issuance of such promissory notes; and
(iv) $805,000 in aggregate principal amount of promissory notes (the
"Rescission Notes"), together with warrants to purchase an aggregate of
approximately 19,000 shares of GlobalTel Common Stock.
The Cash Rescission Stock, 1995 Rescission Stock, and Converted Warrants
Rescission Stock are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Rescission
Stock." The warrants delivered in connection with the 1995 Rescission Stock
and Rescission Notes are hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Rescission Warrants." The Rescission Notes, the Rescission Stock and the
Rescission Warrants are hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Rescission Securities."
The Combined Company believes that the Rescission Securities may have been
issued or sold in violation of the registration requirements of the Washington
Securities Act. As a precaution against potential claims by holders of
Rescission Securities, and without admitting non-compliance with the
Washington Securities Act, the Combined Company offered to rescind such prior
issuances and sales by offering to repurchase the Rescission Securities at the
price paid therefor plus interest at the statutory rate of 8% per annum from
the date of purchase to the expiration of the Rescission Offer. The Rescission
Offer is contingent on the completion of this offering and the GlobalTel
Merger. Accordingly, if such conditions are not satisfied, the Rescission
Offer will by its terms terminate without any obligation for the Combined
Company to act upon acceptances of the Rescission Offer. The price paid will
be based upon the price paid for the original security purchased by the
purchaser from GlobalTel, regardless of the type of Rescission Security
currently held by the purchaser. The Combined Company is obligated to pay
approximately $817,000 upon the closing of this offering to holders of
Rescission Securities who have elected rescission. See "Use of Proceeds."
The Rescission Offer was made in order to limit, so far as may be permitted
under applicable federal and state securities laws, the potential liability of
the Combined Company with respect to the offer and sale of the Rescission
Securities. Although the Combined Company believes that the offer and sale of
the Rescission Securities were made in compliance with an exemption from
registration under federal securities laws, if a holder of the Rescission
Securities were to assert a claim that the Rescission Securities were sold in
violation thereof, the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission is
that liabilities under the federal securities laws are not terminated by
making a rescission offer. Furthermore, notwithstanding the Rescission Offer,
there can be no assurance that the Combined Company will not be subject to
penalties or fines relating to past securities issuances or that other holders
of the Combined Company's securities will not assert or prevail in claims
against the Combined Company for rescission or damages under state or federal
securities laws.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon completion of this offering, CSI will have 5,540,929 shares of Common
Stock outstanding, assuming no options are exercised after June 30, 1998 and
assuming the Underwriters' over-allotment option is not exercised. If the
Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full, 6,005,929 shares of
Common Stock will be outstanding. Of these shares, the 3,100,000 shares sold
in this offering (and any shares sold by CSI upon exercise of the
Underwriters' over-allotment option) will be freely transferable by persons
other than "affiliates" of CSI (as that term is defined under the Securities
Act) without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act.
Of the remaining shares, 2,037,931 outstanding shares of Common Stock are
"restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities
Act and may not be sold in the absence of registration under the Securities
Act unless an exemption from registration is available, including the
exemption contained in Rule 144. All of such shares are eligible for sale
under Rule 144 commencing on or after 90 days from the date of this
Prospectus. Pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, the
Representative has required that the Common Stock owned by officers, directors
and holders of 2% or greater of the Common Stock may not be sold until 12
months from the date of this Prospectus (other than the shares to be sold by
the Selling Shareholders and the Registered Securityholders) without the prior
written consent of the Representative.
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a shareholder who has
beneficially owned shares for at least one year is entitled to sell, within
any three-month period, a number of "restricted" shares that does not exceed
the greater of 1% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock or the
average weekly trading volume during the four calendar weeks preceding such
sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain manner of sale
limitations, notice requirements and the availability of current public
information about CSI. Rule 144(k) provides that a shareholder who is not
deemed to be an "affiliate" and who has beneficially owned shares for at least
two years is entitled to sell such shares at any time under Rule 144(k)
without regard to the limitations described above.
In addition to the shares of Common Stock that are currently outstanding, a
total of 375,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for issuance upon
exercise of options granted under the Combined Company's Option Plan, under
which options to acquire 375,000 shares of Common Stock have been granted.
Shares purchased pursuant to options will be freely tradeable without
restriction under the Securities Act, except for shares held by an "affiliate"
of the Combined Company, which shares will remain subject to certain
restrictions. See "Management--Stock Option Plan."
The Combined Company is unable to estimate the number of shares that may be
sold in the future by the existing shareholders or holders of options or the
effect, if any, that sales of shares by the existing shareholders or option
holders will have on the market price of the Common Stock prevailing from time
to time. Sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock by the existing
shareholders or holders of options could adversely affect then prevailing
market prices.
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UNDERWRITING
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement, the
Underwriters named below, for which Cruttenden Roth Incorporated, Ferris,
Baker Watts, Incorporated, John G. Kinnard and Company, Incorporated and
Kaufman Bros., L.P. are acting as the representatives (the "Representatives"),
have severally agreed to purchase from CSI and the Selling Shareholders the
shares of Common Stock offered hereby. Neither the Combined Company nor the
Underwriters have any plans, proposals arrangements or understandings to
engage in transactions with the Registered Securityholders. Each Underwriter
will purchase the number of shares set forth opposite its name below, and will
purchase the shares at the price to public less underwriting discounts and
commissions set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus.
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Cruttenden Roth Incorporated......................................
Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated.................................
John G. Kinnard and Company, Incorporated.........................
Kaufman Bros., L.P................................................
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The Underwriting Agreement provides that the Underwriters' obligations are
subject to certain conditions precedent and that the Underwriters are
committed to purchase all shares of Common Stock offered hereby (other than
those covered by the over-allotment option described below) if the
Underwriters purchase any shares.
The Representatives have advised CSI that the several Underwriters propose
to offer the shares of Common Stock in part directly to the public at the
price to public set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus, and in part to
certain dealers at the price to public less a concession not exceeding $
per share. The Underwriters may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a
concession not exceeding $ per share to other dealers. After the
distribution of the Common Stock is completed, the Representatives may change
the initial price to public and other selling terms. No change in such terms
shall change the amount of proceeds to be received by CSI and the Selling
Shareholders as set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus. The
Representatives will also receive a nonaccountable expense allowance equal to
2.5% of the gross proceeds of the offering including the over-allotment
option, if exercised, of which $75,000 has been paid.
CSI has granted the Underwriters an option, exercisable for 45 days after
the date of this Prospectus, to purchase up to 465,000 additional shares of
Common Stock at the initial price to public. The Underwriters may purchase
these shares solely to cover over-allotments, if any, in connection with the
sale of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby. If the Underwriters
exercise the over-allotment option, the Underwriters will purchase additional
shares in approximately the same proportions as those in the above table.
Certain of the Underwriters that currently act as market markers for the
CSI's Common Stock may engage in "passive market making" in the Common Stock
on Nasdaq in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M under the Exchange Act.
Subject to certain conditions, Rule 103 permits underwriters participating in
a distribution to engage in limited market making transactions during the
period when Regulation M would otherwise prohibit such activity. Rule 103
generally prohibits underwriters engaged in passive market making activities
from entering a bid or effecting a purchase at a price which exceeds the
highest bid by a market maker not participating in the distribution. Rule 103
also limits the volume of purchases which may be made by an underwriter in
passive market making activities. Subject to these limitations, certain
Underwriters and other members of the selling group may engage in passive
market making in CSI's Common Stock.
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The Representatives have informed CSI and the Selling Shareholders that they
do not expect any sales of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby to be
made to discretionary accounts by the Underwriters.
The Underwriting Agreement provides that CSI and the Underwriters will
indemnify each other against certain liabilities under the Securities Act.
The Underwriters may engage in over-allotment, stabilizing transactions,
syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation
M under the Exchange Act. Over-allotment involves syndicate sales in excess of
the offering size, which creates a syndicate short position. Stabilizing
transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the
stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Syndicate covering
transactions involve purchases of the securities in the open market after the
distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions.
Penalty bids permit the Underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a
syndicate member when the securities originally sold by such syndicate member
are purchased in a syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short
positions. Such stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and
penalty bids may cause the price of the Common Stock to be higher than it
would otherwise be in the absence of such transactions.
Neither CSI nor the Underwriters makes any representation or prediction as
to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions described
above may have on the price of the Common Stock. In addition, neither the
Company nor any of the Underwriters makes any representation that the
Underwriters will engage in such transactions or that such transactions, once
commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.
CSI's officers and directors and beneficial owners of greater than 2% of
CSI's outstanding Common Stock (excepting those offered to the Selling
Shareholders), holding in the aggregate shares of Common Stock, have agreed
not to offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock for a
period of 12 months after the date of this Prospectus without the prior
written consent of the Representatives.
CSI has also agreed to sell to the Representatives, for nominal
consideration, warrants (the "Representatives' Warrants") to purchase 310,000
shares of Common Stock. The Representatives' Warrants will be exercisable, at
a price per share equal to 120% of the initial price to public, commencing one
year from the date hereof and for a period of four years thereafter. During
the exercise period, holders of the Representatives' Warrants are entitled to
certain demand and incidental registration rights with respect to the
securities issuable upon exercise of the Representatives' Warrants. The Common
Stock issuable upon exercise of the Representatives' Warrants is subject to
adjustment in certain events to prevent dilution. The Representatives'
Warrants cannot be transferred, assigned or hypothecated for a period of one
year from the date of issuance except to Underwriters, selling group members
and their officers or partners.
Cruttenden Roth Incorporated ("Cruttenden Roth"), one of the
Representatives, provided GlobalTel with consulting, advisory and valuation
services throughout 1997 and agreed to continue to provide such services
throughout 1998 for a fee of $125,000. The fee is represented by a promissory
note due on the earlier of completion of this offering or July 1, 1999. The
note bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum. Following the completion of
the GlobalTel Merger, Cruttenden Roth will provide consulting, advisory and
valuation services to the Combined Company pursuant to the prior understanding
with GlobalTel.
In January 1998, GlobalTel entered into a letter agreement with Cruttenden
Roth (as amended, the "Letter Agreement") pursuant to which Cruttenden Roth
agreed to perform various investment banking services. The Letter Agreement
provides that, upon a change in control of GlobalTel, Cruttenden Roth will
receive a transaction fee equal to 5% of the consideration received by
GlobalTel or its shareholders (the "Transaction Fee"). Consideration is
defined by the Letter Agreement to include the cash or securities received,
the face amount of debt assumed by a purchaser, change of control compensation
and any distributions in contemplation of the change of control. Cruttenden
Roth will receive a Transaction Fee equal to $1,050,000 on consummation of the
GlobalTel Merger. Other than $10,000 received as an advance, Cruttenden Roth
has not received any payments under the Letter Agreement.
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The Common Stock is traded infrequently in limited quantities on the OTC
Bulletin Board under the symbol CSYG. The public offering price of the Common
Stock has been determined by arms-length negotiation among CSI, the Selling
Shareholders and the Representatives. There is no direct relation between the
offering price of the Common Stock and the assets, book value or net worth of
CSI. Among the factors considered by CSI and the Representatives in pricing
the Common Stock were the results of operations, the current financial
condition and future prospects of the Combined Company, the experience of
management, the amount of ownership to be retained by the existing
shareholders, the general condition of the economy and the securities markets,
and the demand for securities of companies considered comparable to CSI.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon by
Parcel Mauro PC, Denver, Colorado. Parcel Mauro PC has represented Cruttenden
Roth Incorporated from time to time in other matters. Certain legal matters
will be passed upon for the Underwriters by Berliner Zisser Walter & Gallegos,
P.C., Denver, Colorado.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of CSI as of April 30, 1996 and 1997 and for each
of the three years in the period ended April 30, 1997 and as of and for the
eight months ended December 31, 1997 included in this prospectus, have been
audited by Stockman Kast Ryan & Scruggs, P.C., independent auditors, as stated
in their report appearing herein (which report expresses an unqualified
opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph referring to matters that raise
substantial doubt about CSI's ability to continue as a going concern), and
have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon
their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of GlobalTel as of December 31, 1996
and 1997 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997
included in this prospectus have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants, as indicated in their report with respect
thereto, (which report includes an explanatory paragraph concerning matters
that raise substantial doubt about GlobalTel's ability to continue as a going
concern) and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm
as experts in accounting and auditing in giving said report.
The financial statements of ITC as of December 31, 1996 and October 31, 1997
and for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and the ten months ended
October 31, 1997 included in this prospectus, have been audited by Richard A.
Eisner & Company, LLP, independent auditors, as stated in their report
appearing herein, and have been so included in reliance upon the report of
such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
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REPORTS TO SECURITYHOLDERS
On the effective date of the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus
forms a part, the Combined Company will become a "reporting company" under the
Exchange Act. The Combined Company intends to register the Common Stock under
the Exchange Act as of the effective date of the Registration Statement. The
Combined Company intends to furnish its security holders with annual reports
containing audited financial statements and quarterly reports for the first
three quarters of each year containing unaudited interim financial
information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CSI has filed with the Commission, a registration statement (together with
all amendments thereto, the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act
with respect to the Common Stock of CSI offered hereby. This Prospectus, filed
as part of the Registration Statement, omits certain information contained in
the Registration Statement in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
Commission. For further information, reference is hereby made to the
Registration Statement and to the exhibits filed therewith, which may be
inspected without charge at the principal office of the Commission, 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and copies of the material contained
therein may be obtained from the Commission upon payment of applicable copying
charges. Statements contained in this Prospectus as to the contents of any
contract or other document referred to herein are not necessarily complete,
and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such contract or other
document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.
Upon completion of this offering, CSI will be subject to the reporting and
other informational requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance
therewith, will file reports and other information with the Commission. Such
reports, proxy statements and other information, once filed by CSI, can be
inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the
Commission at the offices of the Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the Commission's regional
offices at Northwest Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511 and 7 World Trade Center, New York, New York
10048. The Commission also maintains a Web site on the Internet that contains
reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding
issuers that file electronically with the Commission. The address of such site
is http://www.sec.gov. Copies of such materials can also be obtained by
written request to the Public Reference Section of the Commission at Judiciary
Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
access point--A location where a long-distance carrier has installed
transmission equipment in a service area that serves as, or relays calls to, a
network switching center of that long-distance carrier.
business grade Internet--An Internet network offering private network-like
security and reliability.
call-reorigination (or "call-back")--A form of dial-up access that allows a
user to access a telecommunications company's network by placing a telephone
call, hanging up, and waiting for an automated callback. The callback then
provides the user with dial tone which enables the user to initiate and
complete a call.
call-through--The provision of international long distance service through
the conventional long distance network or via an in-country switch allowing
the customer direct access to a long distance carrier's network without the
need to reoriginate the call in the United States.
co-location--The Combined Company's ability to locate the Combined Company's
network equipment at the facility of another telecommunications provider.
dedicated or direct access--A means of accessing a network through the use
of a permanent point-to-point circuit typically leased from a facilities-based
carrier. The advantage of dedicated access is simplified premises-to-anywhere
calling, faster call set-up times and potentially lower access and
transmission costs (provided there is sufficient traffic over the circuit to
generate economies of scale).
dial-up access--A form of service whereby access to a network is obtained by
dialing an international toll-free number or a paid local access number.
Equant--Equant Network Services International Corporation (formerly known as
Scitor International Telecommunications Services, Inc.), a global data network
service provider.
facilities-based carrier--A carrier which transmits a significant portion of
its traffic over its own transmission facilities.
fiber optic--A transmission medium consisting of high-grade glass fibers
through which light beams are transmitted carrying a high volume of
telecommunications traffic.
Global Enhanced VPN (Virtual Private Network)--The Combined Company's
enhanced VPN service.
IBNET--International Business Network for World Commerce and Industry, Ltd.,
the managing member of the Consortium of Global Commerce.
IDC--International Data Corporation.
intranet--A company's internal wide area network utilizing Internet
technologies.
IP--Internet Protocol.
ISP--Internet services provider.
ITO (Incumbent Telephone Operator)--The dominant carrier or carriers in each
country, often, but not always, government-owned or protected.
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ITU--International Telecommunications Union.
LAN--Local area network. A data communications network designed to
interconnect PCS, workstations, minicomputer, file servers and other
communications and computing devices within a localized environment.
least cost routing--A method of routing long distance telephone call via the
carrier networks that offer the lowest rates.
node--A specially configured piece of telecommunications equipment which
provides the interface between the local ITO where the node is located and the
Combined Company's gateway switch. A node collects and concentrates call
traffic from its local area and transfers it to Combined Company's switch via
private line for call processing. Nodes permit the Combined Company to extend
its network into a new geographic location by accessing the local ITO without
requiring the deployment of a switch.
private line--A dedicated telecommunications connection between end user
locations.
resale--Resale by a provider of telecommunications services of services sold
to it by other providers or carriers on a wholesale basis.
switching facility--A device that opens or closes circuits or selects the
paths or circuits to be used for transmission of information. Switching is a
process of interconnecting circuits to form a transmission path between users.
VAR--Value-Added Reseller.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)--A consumption tax levied on end-consumers of goods
and services in applicable jurisdictions.
VPN--Virtual Private Network. A network capable of providing the tailored
services of private network (i.e., low latency, high throughput security and
customization) while maintaining the benefits of a public network (i.e.,
ubiquity and economies of scale).
WTO--World Trade Organization.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
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NUMBER
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)........... F-2
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1998.......... F-3
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the year ended
December 31, 1997...................................................... F-5
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the six months
ended June 30, 1998.................................................... F-6
Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.............. F-7
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-9
Balance Sheets as of April 30, 1996 and 1997, December 31, 1997, and
June 30, 1998 (unaudited).............................................. F-10
Statements of Operations for the years ended April 30, 1995, 1996 and
1997, eight months ended December 31, 1997, and six months ended July
31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 (unaudited)................................. F-11
Statements of Shareholders' Deficit for the years ended April 30, 1995,
1996 and 1997, eight months ended December 31, 1997, and six months
ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)........................................ F-12
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended April 30, 1995, 1996 and
1997, eight months ended December 31, 1997, and six months ended July
31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 (unaudited)................................. F-13
Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-15
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC.
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................ F-25
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 and June
30, 1998 (unaudited)................................................... F-26
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1996 and 1997 and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998
(unaudited)............................................................ F-27
Consolidated Statements of Common Stock Subject to Rescission and
Shareholders' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and
1997 and six months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited).................... F-28
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1996 and 1997 and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998
(unaudited)............................................................ F-29
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................. F-30
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-43
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996, October 31, 1997 and June 30,
1998 (unaudited)....................................................... F-44
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996,
ten months ended
October 31, 1997, six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 (unaudited),
and eight months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)....................... F-45
Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Capital Deficiency) for
the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, ten months ended October
31, 1997, and eight months ended June 30, 1998
(unaudited)............................................................ F-46
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996,
ten months ended
October 31, 1997, six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 (unaudited),
and eight months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited)....................... F-47
Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-48
</TABLE>
F-1
<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of
Communications Systems International, Inc. (CSI) have been prepared to give
effect to the completion of the proposed public offering (the Offering), the
proposed acquisitions of GlobalTel Resources, Inc. (GlobalTel) (the Merger)
and International Telephone Company (ITC) (the Acquisition), and bridge
financing, described below.
CSI has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with GlobalTel pursuant
to which GlobalTel will merge with CSI and CSI will issue an estimated
1,106,745 shares of its Common Stock for all outstanding shares of GlobalTel's
preferred and common stock, including shares issued in satisfaction of certain
GlobalTel debt immediately prior to the Offering. In addition, outstanding
options and warrants to purchase 1,312,609 shares of GlobalTel's common stock
will be exchanged for options and warrants to purchase 406,909 shares of CSI's
Common Stock. The actual number of shares of CSI's Common Stock to be issued
will be determined by the actual number of shares of CSI's and GlobalTel's
preferred and common stock outstanding at the date of the Merger. The pro
forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 1998 assumes the Merger
was consummated on June 30, 1998. The pro forma condensed combined statements
of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997 and the six months ended
June 30, 1998 assume the Merger was consummated on January 1, 1997.
CSI has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the stock of ITC for
$3,500,000 cash and the issuance of 230,000 shares of CSI's Common Stock
valued at $2,070,000, based on the public offering per share price. The pro
forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 1998 assumes the
Acquisition was consummated on June 30, 1998. The pro forma condensed combined
statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997 and the six
months ended June 30, 1998 assume the Acquisition was consummated on January
1, 1997.
Subsequent to June 30, 1998, CSI issued a $500,000 promissory note. The pro
forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 1998 assumes this
transaction was consummated on June 30, 1998.
In management's opinion, all material adjustments necessary to reflect the
transactions are presented in the pro forma adjustments as of and for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1997 which are
based upon available information and the currently agreed upon terms of the
Merger and Acquisition. The financial statements of CSI for the twelve months
ended December 31, 1997 are unaudited and are not derived from the audited
financial statements of CSI as of and for the year ended April 30, 1997 or the
eight months ended December 31, 1997. The financial statements of ITC as of
and for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 are unaudited and are not
derived from the audited financial statements of ITC as of and for the ten
months ended October 31, 1997. The pro forma condensed combined financial
statements do not purport to present CSI's financial position or results of
operations that would have occurred had the transactions, to which pro forma
effect is given, been consummated as of the dates or for the periods indicated
and do not purport to project CSI's financial position or results of
operations at any future date or for any future period, and should be read in
conjunction with the separate financial statements of CSI, GlobalTel, and ITC.
F-2
<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BRIDGE
GLOBALTEL ITC FINANCING
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PURCHASE PURCHASE AND RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA OFFERING
CSI GLOBALTEL ITC ADJUSTMENTS(A) ADJUSTMENTS(C) ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- -------------- -------------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash............ $ 273 $ 142 $ 603 $ -- $ -- $440 (g) $ 1,458 $23,737 (h)
(2,840)(i)
(142)(i)
(1,750)(i)
(3,175)(j)
(133)(k)
(68)(k)
Receivables--
net............. 683 830 1,549 -- (184) (e) -- 2,878 --
Notes receiv-
able............ 500 -- -- (500) -- -- -- --
Prepaid expenses
and other....... 25 136 111 -- -- -- 272 --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ---- ------- -------
Total current
assets 1,481 1,108 2,263 (500) (184) 440 4,608 15,629
Property and
equipment--net.. 510 1,291 607 -- -- -- 2,408 --
Deferred financ-
ing costs....... 165 350 -- (350) -- 60 (g) 225 (135)(i)
(90)(i)
Deposits........ 558 -- 130 -- (325) -- 363 --
Deferred acqui-
sition costs.... 186 -- -- -- (186) -- -- --
Other assets.... 980 505 -- (210) -- -- 1,275 (980) (h)
Distribution
channels and
customer lists.. -- -- -- 14,000 5,458 -- 19,458 --
Intellectual
property and li-
cense agree-
ment............ -- -- -- 3,541 -- -- 3,541 --
Goodwill........ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ---- ------- -------
TOTAL ASSETS.... $ 3,880 $ 3,254 $ 3,000 $16,481 $4,763 $500 $31,878 $14,424
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ==== ======= =======
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
AS ADJUSTED
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<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash............ $17,087
Receivables--
net............. 2,878
Notes receiv-
able............ --
Prepaid expenses
and other....... 272
-----------
Total current
assets 20,237
Property and
equipment--net.. 2,408
Deferred financ-
ing costs....... --
Deposits........ 363
Deferred acqui-
sition costs.... --
Other assets.... 295
Distribution
channels and
customer lists.. 19,458
Intellectual
property and li-
cense agree-
ment............ 3,541
Goodwill........ --
-----------
TOTAL ASSETS.... $46,302
===========
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BRIDGE
GLOBALTEL ITC FINANCING AND
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PURCHASE PURCHASE RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA OFFERING
CSI GLOBALTEL ITC ADJUSTMENTS(A) ADJUSTMENTS(C) ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQ-
UITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabili-
ties:
Accounts payable.. $ 1,175 $ 3,738 $ 3,087 $ -- $ (184) (e) $ -- $ 7,816 $ --
Accrued expenses.. 781 1,780 181 1,050(b) -- -- 3,792 (142)(i)
Customer deposits
and prepayments... -- 946 175 -- -- -- 1,121 --
ITC acquisition
consideration..... -- -- -- -- 3,175 -- 3,175 (3,175)(j)
Payable to related
parties........... 133 152 -- -- -- -- 285 (133)(k)
Debt to sharehold-
ers............... 217 -- 22 -- -- -- 239 (68)(k)
Capitalized lease
obligations....... -- -- 238 -- -- -- 238 --
Notes payable..... 1,994 10 -- -- -- -- 2,004 --
Bridge notes pay-
able--net......... 2,681 5,586 -- (500) -- 500 (g) 6,932 (2,840)(i)
(1,335) 159 (i)
(1,750)(i)
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ ----- ------- -------
Total current
liabilities..... 6,981 12,212 3,703 (785) 2,991 500 25,602 (7,949)
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ ----- ------- -------
Long-term debt--
net............... -- 2,000 160 -- -- -- 2,160 --
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ ----- ------- -------
Common stock sub-
ject to rescis-
sion.............. -- 2,455 -- (1,638) -- -- 817 --
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ ----- ------- -------
Shareholders' eq-
uity (deficit):
Series A convert-
ible preferred
stock............. -- 1,086 -- (1,086) -- -- -- --
Common stock:
CSI.............. 2,881 -- -- 7,116 -- 795 (f) 10,792 22,757 (h)
(133)(k)
GlobalTel........ -- 2,904 -- (2,904) -- -- -- --
ITC.............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Additional paid in
capital........... -- -- 1 -- (1) -- -- --
Common stock op-
tions............. 37 -- -- 394 -- -- 431 --
Obligation to is-
sue common stock.. 795 1,012 -- (1,012) 909 (795)(f) 909 --
Warrants.......... -- 2,161 -- (1,380) -- -- 781 --
Note receivable
from shareholder.. (35) -- -- -- -- -- (35) --
Accumulated defi-
cit............... (6,646) (20,576) (864) 20,576 864 -- (9,446) (135)(i)
(2,800)(b) (159)(i)
(90)(i)
Treasury stock, at
cost.............. (133) -- -- -- -- -- (133) 133 (k)
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ ----- ------- -------
Total sharehold-
ers' equity
(deficit)....... (3,101) (13,413) (863) 18,904 1,772 -- 3,299 22,373
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ ----- ------- -------
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIT).. $ 3,880 $ 3,254 $ 3,000 $16,481 $4,763 $ 500 $31,878 $14,424
======= ======== ======= ======= ====== ===== ======= =======
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
AS ADJUSTED
-----------
<S> <C>
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQ-
UITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabili-
ties:
Accounts payable.. $ 7,816
Accrued expenses.. 3,650
Customer deposits
and prepayments... 1,121
ITC acquisition
consideration..... --
Payable to related
parties........... 152
Debt to sharehold-
ers............... 171
Capitalized lease
obligations....... 238
Notes payable..... 2,004
Bridge notes pay-
able--net......... 2,501
-----------
Total current
liabilities..... 17,653
-----------
Long-term debt--
net............... 2,160
-----------
Common stock sub-
ject to rescis-
sion.............. 817
-----------
Shareholders' eq-
uity (deficit):
Series A convert-
ible preferred
stock............. --
Common stock:
CSI.............. 33,416
GlobalTel........ --
ITC.............. --
Additional paid in
capital........... --
Common stock op-
tions............. 431
Obligation to is-
sue common stock.. 909
Warrants.......... 781
Note receivable
from shareholder.. (35)
Accumulated defi-
cit............... (9,830)
Treasury stock, at
cost.............. --
-----------
Total sharehold-
ers' equity
(deficit)....... 25,672
-----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIT).. $46,302
===========
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BRIDGE
GLOBALTEL ITC FINANCING AND
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PURCHASE PURCHASE RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA OFFERING
CSI GLOBALTEL ITC ADJUSTMENTS(B) ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- ---------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE.......... $ 12,437 $12,862 $9,962 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 35,261 $--
COST OF REVENUE.. 7,639 11,171 8,240 -- -- -- 27,050 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ------- -------- --------- ----
GROSS MARGIN..... 4,798 1,691 1,722 -- -- -- 8,211 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ------- -------- --------- ----
OPERATING EX-
PENSES:
Sales and market-
ing.............. 2,802 788 878 -- -- -- 4,468 --
General and ad-
ministrative..... 2,954 7,119 1,664 1,050 -- -- 12,787 --
Depreciation and
amortization..... 134 253 93 -- -- -- 480 --
Amortization of
acquisition
intangibles...... -- -- -- 6,273 1,819 (d) -- 8,092 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ------- -------- --------- ----
Total operating
expenses........ 5,890 8,160 2,635 7,323 1,819 -- 25,827 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ------- -------- --------- ----
LOSS FROM OPERA-
TIONS............ (1,092) (6,469) (913) (7,323) (1,819) -- (17,616) --
OTHER INCOME (EX-
PENSE)--Net...... (259) (1,368) (3) 742 (178)(e) -- (1,001) --
65 (e)
--------- ------- ------ -------- ------- -------- --------- ----
LOSS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. (1,351) (7,837) (916) (6,581) (1,932) -- (18,617) --
INCOME TAX
BENEFIT.......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ------- -------- --------- ----
LOSS BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. $ (1,351) $(7,837) $ (916) $ (6,581) $(1,932) $ -- $ (18,617) $--
========= ======= ====== ======== ======= ======== ========= ====
BASIC LOSS PER
SHARE BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM ............ $ (1.11) $ (7.60)
========= =========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTAND-
ING.............. 1,216,667 2,449,634
========= =========
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
AS ADJUSTED
-----------
<S> <C>
REVENUE.......... $ 35,261
COST OF REVENUE.. 27,050
-----------
GROSS MARGIN..... 8,211
-----------
OPERATING EX-
PENSES:
Sales and market-
ing.............. 4,468
General and ad-
ministrative..... 12,787
Depreciation and
amortization..... 480
Amortization of
acquisition
intangibles...... 8,092
-----------
Total operating
expenses........ 25,827
-----------
LOSS FROM OPERA-
TIONS............ (17,616)
OTHER INCOME (EX-
PENSE)--Net...... (1,001)
-----------
LOSS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. (18,617)
INCOME TAX
BENEFIT..........
-----------
LOSS BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. $ (18,617)
===========
BASIC LOSS PER
SHARE BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM ............ $ (3.43)
===========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTAND-
ING.............. 5,424,467
===========
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
F-5
<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BRIDGE
GLOBALTEL ITC FINANCING AND
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PURCHASE PURCHASE RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA OFFERING
CSI GLOBALTEL ITC ADJUSTMENTS(B) ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- ---------------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE.......... $ 4,527 $ 3,289 $4,919 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 12,735 $--
COST OF REVENUE.. 2,833 2,675 3,738 -- -- -- 9,246 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ----- -------- --------- ----
GROSS MARGIN..... 1,694 614 1,181 -- -- -- 3,489 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ----- -------- --------- ----
OPERATING EX-
PENSES:
Sales and market-
ing.............. 1,127 229 454 -- -- -- 1,810 --
General and ad-
ministrative..... 1,470 3,292 701 -- -- -- 5,465 --
Depreciation and
amortization..... 89 176 59 -- -- -- 322 --
Amortization of
acquisition
intangibles...... -- -- -- 3,122 909 (d) -- 4,031 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ----- -------- --------- ----
Total operating
expenses........ 2,686 3,697 1,214 3,122 909 -- 11,628 --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ----- -------- --------- ----
LOSS FROM OPERA-
TIONS............ (992) (3,083) (33) (3,122) (909) -- (8,139) --
OTHER INCOME (EX-
PENSE)--Net...... (1,238) (1,903) (2) 1,425 -- -- (1,718) --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ----- -------- --------- ----
LOSS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. (2,230) (4,986) (35) (1,697) (909) -- (9,857) --
INCOME TAX
BENEFIT.......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--------- ------- ------ -------- ----- -------- --------- ----
LOSS BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. $ (2,230) $(4,986) $ (35) $ (1,697) $(909) $ -- $ (9,857) $--
========= ======= ====== ======== ===== ======== ========= ====
BASIC LOSS PER
SHARE BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM ............ $ (1.77) $ (3.95)
========= =========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTAND-
ING.............. 1,262,848 2,495,815
========= =========
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
AS ADJUSTED
-----------
<S> <C>
REVENUE.......... $ 12,735
COST OF REVENUE.. 9,246
-----------
GROSS MARGIN..... 3,489
-----------
OPERATING EX-
PENSES:
Sales and market-
ing.............. 1,810
General and ad-
ministrative..... 5,463
Depreciation and
amortization..... 324
Amortization of
acquisition
intangibles...... 4,031
-----------
Total operating
expenses........ 11,628
-----------
LOSS FROM OPERA-
TIONS............ (8,139)
OTHER INCOME (EX-
PENSE)--Net...... (1,718)
-----------
LOSS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. (9,857)
INCOME TAX
BENEFIT.......... --
-----------
LOSS BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM............. $ (9,857)
===========
BASIC LOSS PER
SHARE BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM ............ $ (1.80)
===========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES OUTSTAND-
ING.............. 5,470,648
===========
</TABLE>
See notes to pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
F-6
<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The following pro forma adjustments give effect to (i) the completion of the
GlobalTel Merger, the ITC Acquisition, bridge financing and the Offering as of
June 30, 1998 for the balance sheet and (ii) the Merger, the Acquisition and
the Offering as of January 1, 1997 for the statements of operations:
PURCHASE ADJUSTMENTS
(a) Reflects the proposed acquisition of GlobalTel through the issuance of
1,106,745 shares of CSI's Common Stock for all outstanding preferred
and common stock of GlobalTel, including GlobalTel's common stock
subject to rescission. CSI will also deliver options and warrants to
purchase 406,909 shares of its Common Stock in cancellation of
1,312,609 outstanding options and warrants to purchase GlobalTel's
common stock. The CSI securities to be issued to GlobalTel's
securityholders have been valued at an assumed public offering price of
$9.00 per common share, discounted by 30% due to trading restrictions
and other limitations on their transferability. Reflects approximately
$1.3 million of bridge loans converting to 175,768 shares of CSI Common
Stock, as well as an additional issuance of 349,334 shares of CSI
Common Stock to the GlobalTel Full Coverage Note holders. The
adjustment made to GlobalTel's common stock subject to rescission
reflects the amount of said stock that is no longer subject to
rescission due to the close of the Rescission Offer. A deferred tax
liability has been recognized to reflect the net book and tax bases
differences resulting from the GlobalTel Merger, which have been
reduced by a deferred income tax benefit resulting from the generation
of net operating losses by GlobalTel. The number of CSI's common shares
to be issued to GlobalTel's preferred shareholders has been determined
based on the liquidation value of such preferred shares. Adjustments
made to GlobalTel's assets and liabilities are based on estimates of
their fair values. Reflects the elimination of intercompany balances
between CSI and GlobalTel.
(b) Reflects the increase in amortization expense due to the amortization
of the intangible assets and the $2.8 million write-off of in-process
research and development recorded in the acquisition of GlobalTel. Such
intangible asset amortization assumes the following useful lives:
distribution channels and customer lists--2 to 3 years; intellectual
property and license agreement--5 to 7 years; goodwill--5 years.
Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issuance
costs and debt discounts, has been reduced as a result of the
adjustment of GlobalTel's debt to its fair value at the date of the
Merger. Reflects amounts totalling $1,050,000 to be paid by GlobalTel
for merger and acquisition fees in conjunction with GlobalTel Merger.
(c) Reflects the proposed acquisition of ITC for $5,570,000 based on
currently agreed upon terms which include: estimated cash payments of
$3,175,000 (excluding deposits of $325,000 made prior to June 30, 1998)
due to the ITC shareholders prior to or at the completion of the
Offering; the commitment to issue up to 230,000 shares of CSI Common
Stock valued at $1,449,000 to the ITC shareholders, which value is
based on the public offering price and discounted by 30% as a result of
the timing of the issuance of such stock and the limitations on its
transferability; reclassification of deposits given to ITC of $325,000
and deferred acquisition costs of $186,000; and the elimination of
ITC's historical equity balances in connection with purchase
accounting. The recorded values of ITC's assets and liabilities are
believed to be reasonable estimates of their fair values.
The number of shares to be issued to ITC shareholders is ultimately
dependent upon the resolution of certain ITC liabilities; the acquisition
cost, however, is not expected to be affected. The number of shares to be
issued may be decreased to a minimum of 144,286 shares, which shares
would have an estimated value, when discounted by 30%, of $909,000.
(d) Reflects the increase in amortization expense due to the amortization
of the distribution channels and customer lists recorded in the
acquisition of ITC which are amortized over a three-year period.
(e) Reflects the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances
between CSI and ITC.
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
BRIDGE FINANCING AND RECAPITALIZATION ADJUSTMENTS
(f) Reflects the issuance of 126,222 shares of CSI Common Stock valued at
$795,200 to the holders of the bridge debt issued by CSI in December
1997. Such amount is the estimated value of the equity features of the
debt.
(g) Reflects the July 1998 issuance of a $500,000 promissory note and the
net proceeds (net of debt issuance costs of $60,000) therefrom
totalling $440,000.
OFFERING ADJUSTMENTS
(h) Reflects the estimated net proceeds of the Offering of $22,757,000.
Reflects deferred offering costs of $980,000 incurred as of June
30,1998, which have been added back in determining the estimated net
cash received upon completion of the Offering.
(i) Reflects the repayment of CSI's December 1997 bridge debt of $2,840,000
and accrued interest of $142,000 which are payable upon successful
completion of the Offering. Reflects the write-offs to accumulated
deficit totalling $249,000 of the unamortized debt issuance costs of
$90,000 and the unamortized discount on such debt of $159,000. Also
reflects the repayment of CSI's May and July 1998 bridge debt of
$1,750,000, which is payable upon successful completion of the
Offering, and the write-off to accumulated deficit of the related
unamortized debt issuance costs of $135,000.
(j) Reflects the cash payment of $3,175,000 due to the shareholders of ITC
upon the successful completion of the Offering in accordance with the
terms of the acquisition.
(k) Reflects payment amounts of $68,000 due to a former officer of CSI
pursuant to a settlement agreement and $133,000 due to shareholders to
complete the repurchase and retirement of their shares of CSI's Common
Stock.
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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Communications Systems International, Inc. Colorado Springs, Colorado
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Communications Systems
International, Inc. as of April 30, 1996 and 1997 and December 31, 1997, and
the related statements of operations, shareholders' deficit and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 1997 and the eight
months ended December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of CSI'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, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Communications Systems International, Inc.
as of April 30, 1996 and 1997 and December 31, 1997, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
April 30, 1997 and the eight months ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that CSI
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial
statements, CSI's substantial losses since inception and working capital
deficit at December 31, 1997 raise substantial doubt about CSI's ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are
described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
- --------
The foregoing report is in the form that will be signed by Stockman Kast
Ryan & Scruggs, P.C. upon consummation of the matters, on or before the
effective date of the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a
part, as described in Note 11 to the financial statements concerning shares
and per share amounts and assuming that from the date hereof to the effective
date no other events shall have occurred that would affect the accompanying
financial statements.
Stockman Kast Ryan & Scruggs, P.C.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
May 28, 1998
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
------------------------ DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1997 1998
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS (Note 3)
Cash..................... $ 57,394 $ 146,686 $ 429,373 $ 272,522
Accounts receivable--
net..................... 1,104,606 1,053,233 1,027,217 683,425
Notes receivable (Note
13)..................... -- -- -- 500,000
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets.... 60,893 83,962 19,370 25,121
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total current assets... 1,222,893 1,283,881 1,475,960 1,481,068
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT--
Net
(Notes 2 and 3)......... 271,499 457,791 483,635 510,115
DEFERRED OFFERING COSTS
(Note 12)............... -- 83,939 117,719 979,964
DEFERRED ACQUISITION
COSTS (Note 13)......... -- -- -- 186,000
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS (Note
3)...................... -- -- 449,926 164,966
DEPOSITS (Notes 10 and
13)..................... 25,000 120,880 448,065 558,065
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL ASSETS........... $ 1,519,392 $ 1,946,491 $ 2,975,305 $ 3,880,178
=========== =========== =========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND SHARE-
HOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable......... $ 965,646 $ 1,287,187 $ 939,773 $ 1,175,692
Accrued commissions...... 254,224 145,352 337,563 305,485
Accrued expenses and cus-
tomer deposits.......... 129,007 88,940 123,982 475,944
Payables to former share-
holders (Note 4)........ -- -- 242,619 132,619
Debt to related parties
(Note 8)................ 159,915 148,761 273,761 216,677
Notes payable (Note 3)... 1,866,697 1,944,896 2,169,800 4,675,218
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total current liabili-
ties.................. 3,375,489 3,615,136 4,087,498 6,981,635
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTIN-
GENCIES
(Notes 8 and 10)
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(Notes 4, 5, 6 and 11)
Preferred stock, no par
value--5,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued
or outstanding..........
Common stock, no par
value--25,000,000 shares
authorized; 1,124,874,
1,220,700, 1,255,887 and
1,333,129 shares issued
and outstanding......... 1,889,141 2,366,066 2,750,285 2,880,585
Obligation to issue com-
mon stock............... -- -- 795,200 795,200
Common stock options..... -- -- 37,000 37,000
Notes receivable from
shareholder............. (5,000) (35,000) (35,000) (35,000)
Accumulated deficit...... (3,740,238) (3,999,711) (4,417,059) (6,646,623)
Treasury stock, at cost.. -- -- (242,619) (132,619)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total shareholders'
deficit............... (1,856,097) (1,668,645) (1,112,193) (3,101,457)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
DEFICIT............... $ 1,519,392 $ 1,946,491 $ 2,975,305 $ 3,880,178
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT SIX SIX
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED ENDED
------------------------------------ DECEMBER 31, JULY 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE................. $1,837,580 $ 6,741,022 $11,865,412 $ 8,114,737 $6,575,889 $ 4,527,298
COST OF REVENUE......... 1,297,861 5,962,609 7,754,897 4,878,478 4,083,101 2,832,923
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
GROSS MARGIN............ 539,719 778,413 4,110,515 3,236,259 2,492,788 1,694,375
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Sales and marketing..... 529,161 1,572,747 2,080,020 2,006,727 1,243,672 1,126,874
General and
administrative (Note
8)..................... 624,585 1,652,374 2,024,383 2,103,622 1,425,369 1,470,299
Depreciation and
amortization........... 19,107 57,843 102,983 91,729 65,566 88,505
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Total operating
expenses............. 1,172,853 3,282,964 4,207,386 4,202,078 2,734,607 2,685,678
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS.... (633,134) (2,504,551) (96,871) (965,819) (241,819) (991,303)
INTEREST EXPENSE-- Net.. 139 (19,389) (162,602) (113,529) (95,321) (1,238,261)
OTHER EXPENSE........... -- -- -- (85,000) -- --
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
LOSS BEFORE
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM..... (632,995) (2,523,940) (259,473) (1,164,348) (337,140) (2,229,564)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM--Gain
on extinguishment of
debt (Note 3).......... -- -- -- 747,000 -- --
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
NET LOSS................ $ (632,995) $(2,523,940) $ (259,473) $ (417,348) $ (337,140) $(2,229,564)
========== =========== =========== =========== ========== ===========
BASIC PER SHARE AMOUNTS:
Loss before
extraordinary item... $ (.85) $ (2.54) $ (.22) $ (.94) $ (.28) $ (1.77)
Extraordinary item.... -- -- -- .60 -- --
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Net loss.............. $ (.85) $ (2.54) $ (.22) $ (.34) $ (.28) $ (1.77)
========== =========== =========== =========== ========== ===========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING............ 742,202 995,197 1,160,397 1,236,171 1,206,881 1,262,848
========== =========== =========== =========== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OBLIGATION NOTES
COMMON STOCK TO ISSUE COMMON RECEIVABLE TREASURY STOCK
--------------------- COMMON STOCK FROM ACCUMULATED -------------------
SHARES AMOUNT STOCK OPTIONS SHAREHOLDER DEFICIT SHARES AMOUNT TOTAL
--------- ---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES,
May 1, 1994........ 612,630 $ 530,929 $ 10,412 $ -- $ -- $ (583,303) -- $ -- $ (41,962)
Common stock
subscribed......... -- -- 493,025 -- -- -- -- -- 493,025
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- -- (632,995) -- -- (632,995)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- -----------
BALANCES,
April 30, 1995..... 612,630 530,929 503,437 -- -- (1,216,298) -- -- (181,932)
Issuance of
subscribed stock... 210,908 503,437 (503,437) -- -- -- -- --
Sale of stock for
cash and note...... 116,750 542,000 -- -- (5,000) -- -- -- 537,000
Stock issued for
services........... 82,239 312,775 -- -- -- -- -- -- 312,775
Stock issued in
acquisition........ 102,347 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- -- (2,523,940) -- -- (2,523,940)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- -----------
BALANCES,
April 30, 1996..... 1,124,874 1,889,141 -- -- (5,000) (3,740,238) -- -- (1,856,097)
Sale of stock for
cash............... 7,688 111,200 -- -- -- -- -- -- 111,200
Stock issued in
exchange for note.. 7,500 30,000 -- -- (30,000) -- -- -- --
Stock issued for
services........... 17,500 34,224 -- -- -- -- -- -- 34,224
Stock issued in
acquisition of
affiliate.......... 22,385 49,993 -- -- -- -- -- -- 49,993
Conversion of notes
and accrued
interest to stock.. 40,753 251,508 -- -- -- -- -- -- 251,508
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- -- (259,473) -- -- (259,473)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- -----------
BALANCES,
April 30, 1997..... 1,220,700 2,366,066 -- -- (35,000) (3,999,711) -- -- (1,668,645)
Conversion of notes
and accrued
interest to stock.. 26,748 104,467 -- -- -- -- -- -- 104,467
Sale of stock for
cash............... 113,580 499,752 -- -- -- -- -- -- 499,752
Issuance of debt
with stock rights.. -- -- 795,200 -- -- -- -- -- 795,200
Stock options
granted............ -- -- -- 37,000 -- -- -- -- 37,000
Purchase of common
stock.............. -- -- -- -- -- -- (105,141) (462,619) (462,619)
Retirement of
treasury stock..... (50,000) (220,000) -- -- -- -- 50,000 220,000 --
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- -- (417,348) -- -- (417,348)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- -----------
BALANCES,
December 31, 1997.. 1,311,028 2,750,285 795,200 37,000 (35,000) (4,417,059) (55,141) (242,619) (1,112,193)
Unaudited:
Sale of stock for
cash............... 74,074 220,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- 220,000
Conversion of notes
and accrued
interest to stock.. 3,168 20,300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 20,300
Retirement of
treasury stock..... (25,000) (110,000) -- -- -- -- 25,000 110,000 --
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- -- (2,229,564) -- -- (2,229,564)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- -----------
BALANCES,
June 30, 1998
(unaudited)....... 1,363,270 $2,880,585 $ 795,200 $37,000 $(35,000) $(6,646,623) (30,141) $(132,619) $(3,101,457)
========= ========== ========= ======= ======== =========== ======== ========= ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT SIX SIX
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED ENDED
--------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, JULY 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998
--------- ----------- --------- ------------ ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss................ $(632,995) $(2,523,940) $(259,473) $ (417,348) $(337,140) $(2,229,564)
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to cash
provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Gain on extinguishment
of debt.............. -- -- -- (747,000) -- --
Amortization of debt
issuance costs and
debt discount........ -- -- -- -- -- 1,071,120
Stock and options
issued or subscribed
for services and
interest............. 32,000 312,775 38,566 37,000 175 300
Depreciation and
amortization......... 19,107 57,843 102,983 91,729 65,566 88,505
Changes in operating
assets and
liabilities:
Accounts
receivable......... (123,644) (904,447) 52,565 26,016 (183,206) 343,792
Other assets........ (65,000) (15,393) (115,833) (63,301) (49,123) (15,751)
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses... 372,697 2,711,390 911,463 (56,278) 789,196 925,061
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by
(used in) operating
activities............. (397,835) (361,772) 730,271 (1,129,182) 285,468 183,463
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property
and equipment.......... (53,987) (222,813) (218,668) (117,573) (108,070) (114,985)
Increase in deferred
acquisition costs and
related deposits ...... -- -- (25,000) (200,000) (75,000) (286,000)
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash used in
investing activities... (53,987) (222,813) (243,668) (317,573) (183,070) (400,985)
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance
of notes............... -- 7,000 405,000 2,485,074 300,000 1,370,000
Proceeds from the
issuance of stock or
stock subscriptions.... 461,025 537,000 111,200 499,752 -- 220,000
Repayment of notes...... -- (78,530) (818,418) (1,001,604) (344,541) --
Increase in deferred
offering costs......... -- -- (83,939) (33,780) (81,261) (862,245)
Payment for treasury
stock.................. -- -- -- (220,000) -- (110,000)
Increase in notes
receivable............. -- -- -- -- -- (500,000)
Net proceeds from
issuances (repayments)
of debt to related
parties................ 65,000 94,915 (11,154) -- (11,966) (57,084)
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing
activities............. 526,025 560,385 (397,311) 1,729,442 (137,768) 60,671
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN CASH................ 74,203 (24,200) 89,292 282,687 (35,370) (156,851)
CASH, Beginning of
period................. 7,391 81,594 57,394 146,686 49,408 429,373
--------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
CASH, End of period..... $ 81,594 $ 57,394 $ 146,686 $ 429,373 $ 14,038 $ 272,522
========= =========== ========= =========== ========= ===========
</TABLE>
(continued)
See notes to financial statements.
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT SIX SIX
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED ENDED
--------------------------- DECEMBER 31, JULY 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998
------- ---------- -------- ------------ ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW
INFORMATION
Interest paid......... $ -- $ 7,879 $126,066 $ 29,435 $ 75,717 $ 3,000
SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH
INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Stock and options
issued or subscribed
for services and
interest............. $32,000 $ 312,775 $ 38,566 $ 37,000 $ -- $ --
Conversion of accounts
payable to notes
payable.............. -- 1,938,227 761,617 -- 761,617 369,258
Issuance of stock in
exchange for note
receivable........... -- 5,000 30,000 -- -- --
Stock issued in
acquisition of
affiliate............ -- -- 49,993 -- -- --
Conversion of notes
and accrued interest
to stock............. -- -- 274,342 104,467 308,069 20,300
Purchase of treasury
stock................ -- -- -- 242,619 -- --
</TABLE>
(concluded)
See notes to financial statements.
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JULY 31, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Communications Systems International, Inc. (CSI) is a provider of
international telecommunications services principally in South America,
Europe, the Pacific Rim, Central America and South Africa. CSI purchases long
distance time increments from established international telecommunication
carriers and derives its revenue by providing competitively priced
international telecommunications services combined with enhanced technical
capabilities and services in markets that are underserved by large
telecommunications providers and incumbent telephone operators.
In April 1998, CSI changed its fiscal year from April 30 to December 31.
Basis of Presentation--The accompanying financial statements have been
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which
contemplates continuation of CSI as a going concern. CSI has sustained
substantial operating losses since inception through December 31, 1997. In
addition, CSI has used substantial amounts of working capital in its
operations. At December 31, 1997, current liabilities exceeded current assets
by $2,611,538 and total liabilities exceeded total assets by $1,112,193.
Beginning in fiscal 1997, CSI's management took actions to increase its
revenue through increased calling volume and, as a result, CSI has been able
to negotiate more favorable rates with its long distance telephone carriers
enabling CSI to reduce its cost of revenues per unit of service sold. These
steps have enabled CSI to significantly improve its gross margins during the
year ended April 30, 1997 and the eight months ended December 31, 1997.
In December 1997, in order to raise additional working capital and satisfy
certain obligations, CSI issued mandatorily redeemable convertible promissory
notes (see Note 3) in a private offering. Also, in 1998, management believes
it will be successful in raising a significant amount of equity capital in a
public offering (see Note 12) and intends to use the proceeds for repayment of
the mandatorily redeemable convertible promissory notes and to complete the
pending acquisitions (see Note 13) as well as repay existing obligations,
working capital, development of new service offerings and enhancement and
expansion of existing services.
Management believes that these actions and others presently being taken will
allow CSI to successfully meet its obligations and achieve and sustain
profitable levels of operations.
Accounts Receivable--Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance
for doubtful accounts which is based on management's estimate of uncollectible
accounts. At April 30, 1996 and 1997, December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998, the
allowance for doubtful accounts was $164,245, $186,489, $342,276 and $165,446,
respectively.
Property and Equipment--Property and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is provided on a straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the respective assets (generally five to seven years).
Use of Estimates--The preparation of CSI's financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Stock-Based Compensation--Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," encourages, but does not
require companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee
compensation plans at fair value. CSI has elected to continue to account for
stock-based
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,"
and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options
is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of CSI's stock
at the date of the grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the
stock. See Note 5.
Per Share Amounts--The net loss per share is based upon the weighted average
of common shares outstanding during the period; the effect of outstanding
stock options and warrants is antidilutive.
Interim Financial Statements--The financial statements of CSI for the six
months ended July 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 are unaudited. In management's
opinion, the financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for these periods, all adjustments being of a
normal and recurring nature. CSI's interim financial statements may not be
indicative of the results of operations for a full year.
2.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1997 1998
--------- --------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Equipment........................ $311,446 $574,966 $690,803 $786,459
Furniture and fixtures........... 44,259 61,601 61,601 63,017
Leasehold improvements........... 5,238 13,651 15,387 33,300
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total.......................... 360,943 650,218 767,791 882,776
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization.................... 89,444 192,427 284,156 372,661
-------- -------- -------- --------
Property and equipment--net...... $271,499 $457,791 $483,635 $510,115
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
3.NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1997 1998
---------- ---------- ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Mandatorily redeemable convert-
ible promissory notes bearing
interest at 10% which is pay-
able semiannually (see below),
due December 29, 1998 or 5 days
after the closing of the pro-
posed public offering (see Note
12), whichever is earlier...... $ -- $ -- $2,840,000 $2,840,000
Notes payable bearing interest
at 12%, due May 1, 1999 or 5
days after the closing of the
proposed public offering (see
below and Note 12), whichever
is earlier..................... -- -- -- 1,250,000
Unsecured note payable to a long
distance carrier, bearing
interest at 14%, the
outstanding principal and
interest is due August 17,
1998........................... -- -- -- 369,258
Unsecured notes payable bearing
interest at 10%, the
outstanding principal and
unpaid accrued interest are due
in March 1999.................. -- -- -- 270,000
Unsecured notes payable, bearing
interest at 15%, principal and
interest due September 1998.... -- 85,000 85,000 85,000
Unsecured convertible notes pay-
able bearing interest at 10%
which is payable semi-annually
on March 31 and September 30;
the outstanding principal is
due in 1998, however, the notes
are callable at the option of
the noteholders at any interest
payment date................... -- 50,000 40,000 20,000
Unsecured notes payable to long
distance carriers, bearing
interest at 10% and 12%, repaid
December 1997; see below....... 1,859,697 1,809,896 -- --
Other........................... 7,000 -- -- --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1,866,697 1,944,896 2,965,000 4,834,258
Less discount on mandatorily re-
deemable convertible promissory
notes.......................... -- -- 795,200 159,040
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total......................... $1,866,697 $1,944,896 $2,169,800 $4,675,218
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
On October 9, 1997, CSI entered into an agreement with one of its long
distance carriers to which CSI had a note payable with an outstanding
principal balance of $1,458,292 and accrued and unpaid interest of $116,755.
The agreement provided that the carrier would accept a payment of $650,000 in
full satisfaction of CSI's obligation to such carrier. CSI was also obligated
to pay a fee of $178,047 to one of the companies which CSI intends to acquire
(see Note 13) for assistance in obtaining this agreement. CSI recognized a
gain of $747,000 in December 1997 upon the payment of the $650,000 liability.
CSI issued mandatorily redeemable convertible promissory notes totalling
$2,840,000 on December 30, 1997 in a private placement offering,
collateralized by a first security interest on all unpledged assets of CSI and
a second security interest on all assets subject to a prior lien. The notes
are personally guaranteed as to $1,500,000 of principal and interest by two of
CSI's officers and directors ($750,000 guaranteed by each, severally). The
notes are convertible into CSI's Common Stock after nine months at a 50%
discount to the average of the closing bid price for the immediately preceding
20 trading days. The holders of the converted shares have certain registration
rights. As additional consideration for purchasing the notes, if the public
offering is (a) not completed within nine months of the closing of the
offering, the noteholder is to receive 3,750 shares
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
of CSI's Common Stock for each $100,000 of principal or (b) completed, the
noteholder will receive a certain number of shares valued at $40,000 based on
the proposed public offering price per share. As a result of these stock
rights, CSI has recorded a discount on the notes and recognized an obligation
to issue Common Stock of $795,200. The discount is being amortized over eight
months since management believes CSI will complete its offering around August
31, 1998. At June 30, 1998, the unamortized portion of the discount was
$159,040. In connection with the placement of the notes, CSI incurred debt
issuance costs of $449,926, which are also being amortized over an eight-month
period. At June 30, 1998, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs
was $89,966. CSI did not make the June 30, 1998 interest payments on the notes
and, under the terms of the notes, the noteholders have the right to declare
an event of default and demand immediate payment of all outstanding principal
and interest; however, as of August 17, 1998, no noteholders have declared an
event of default.
On May 1, 1998, CSI issued 12% secured promissory notes for $1,250,000 cash.
The notes and accrued unpaid interest are due one year after issuance or five
days after the closing of a public offering with gross proceeds of greater
than $10,000,000, and are collateralized by all shares of CSI's Common Stock
owned by CSI's Chief Executive Officer. The notes are also personally
guaranteed by CSI's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In
connection with the placement of these notes, CSI incurred debt issuance costs
of $150,000. The debt issuance costs are being amortized over four months
since management believes CSI will complete its public offering around August
31, 1998. At June 30, 1998, the unamortized portion of these costs was
$75,000.
4.SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
During the year ended April 30, 1995, CSI accepted deposits for purchase of
210,908 shares of its Common Stock in excess of the number of shares
authorized. In September 1995, CSI's shareholders voted to increase the number
of authorized shares of Common Stock to 25,000,000 shares and the subscribed
shares were issued.
CSI offered up to 125,000 shares of its no par Common Stock at a purchase
price of $3.00 per share under a private placement memorandum dated January
31, 1995. At April 30, 1995, 23,125 shares had been subscribed. During the
year ended April 30, 1996, the offering was fully subscribed.
In September 1995, in an effort to increase the number of shareholders of
CSI's Common Stock, CSI's shareholders approved a plan of merger to acquire
all of the outstanding shares of Redden Dynamics Corporation (Redden) for
$34,500 cash and 102,347 shares of CSI's Common Stock. Under the plan of
merger, the shareholders of Redden received one share of CSI's Common Stock in
exchange for each 108 shares of Redden stock. Effective as of the date of the
merger, all shares of Redden were cancelled, the assets of Redden became
assets of CSI and Redden ceased to exist. Redden's only recorded asset
consisted of $11,050 of organizational costs. Redden had no liabilities and
had no revenues or expenses since inception. Subsequent to the merger, CSI
determined that Redden's assets were of no value to CSI. Accordingly, no
amounts have been recognized for the issuance of the CSI Common Stock in
connection with the merger of Redden.
During the year ended April 30, 1996, CSI issued 82,239 shares of its Common
Stock in exchange for financial and technological consulting services. The
cost of the services provided of $312,775 has been charged to operations.
During the year ended April 30, 1997, CSI sold 7,688 shares of Common Stock
for $16.00 per share and received $111,200 after offering costs of $11,800.
In August 1996, CSI acquired the net assets of an affiliated company through
the issuance of 22,385 shares of CSI's Common Stock to certain shareholders of
the affiliate and granted options to purchase 12,125 shares of CSI's Common
Stock (see Note 5) to certain other shareholders of the affiliate. The assets
acquired totalling
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
$72,749 and liabilities assumed totalling $22,756 were recorded by CSI at the
affiliate's net book value. Pro forma information combining the results of
operations of CSI and the affiliate as if the acquisition had occurred at May
1, 1995 or 1996 has not been presented as such information would not differ
significantly from the reported amounts.
During the year ended April 30, 1997, CSI sold convertible notes totalling
$320,000, of which $190,000 of such notes were issued to three current
directors of CSI. The notes, bearing interest at 10%, are convertible into
shares of CSI's Common Stock at a conversion price equal to 90% of the average
of the bid and ask price on the day prior to conversion. As of April 30, 1997,
the holders of notes totalling $270,000 principal amount had converted their
notes and accrued interest of $4,342 into 40,753 shares of stock; upon
conversion, CSI charged the remaining unamortized deferred financing costs of
$22,834 relating to such notes against the recorded amount of Common Stock.
During the eight months ended December 31, 1997, CSI sold an additional
$95,000 principal amount of the convertible notes, and noteholders converted
notes totalling $105,000 principal amount and accrued interest of $175 into
26,748 shares of stock. Upon conversion, CSI charged unamortized deferred
financing costs of $708 relating to such notes against the recorded amount of
Common Stock. During the six months ended June 30, 1998, noteholders converted
notes totalling $20,000 and accrued interest of $300 into 3,168 shares of
stock.
During the year ended April 30, 1997, CSI issued 17,500 shares of its Common
Stock in exchange for financial and technological consulting services. The
cost of the services provided of $34,224 has been charged to operations.
In August 1997, CSI entered into settlement agreements with two former
employees who were also CSI shareholders to repurchase 105,141 shares of its
Common Stock from such individuals for $4.40 per share, or a total price of
$462,619. The agreements require payments by CSI of $220,000 no later than
September 12, 1997, $110,000 no later than February 11, 1998, and $132,619 no
later than August 11, 1998. During the periods ended December 31, 1997 and
June 30, 1998, CSI has made payments totalling $220,000 and $110,000,
respectively, to these individuals and received 50,000 and 25,000 shares,
respectively, of its Common Stock which have been retired. As of December 31,
1997 and June 30, 1998, CSI has recorded a liability for the remaining
payments totalling $242,619 and $132,619, respectively, and treasury stock for
the shares that it is committed to purchase.
In a private placement in September and October 1997, CSI sold 113,580
shares of its Common Stock for $499,752, or $4.40 per share, the proceeds of
which were partially used to repurchase the shares described in the preceding
paragraph.
On May 19, 1998, CSI sold 74,074 shares of its Common Stock pursuant to a
subscription agreement for $3.375 per share and received $220,000, net of debt
issuance costs of $30,000. The shares are subject to certain lock-up
provisions. If CSI is unable to obtain an effective registration statement by
August 20, 1998, the holder of such shares is entitled to receive an
additional 889 shares of CSI's Common Stock for every seven calendar days
after such date until effective registration is obtained.
CSI has notes receivable from a shareholder totalling $35,000 which resulted
from the issuance of stock, bear interest at 10% and are payable on demand.
5.STOCK OPTIONS
Under the terms of CSI's nonqualified stock option plan, options to purchase
shares of CSI's Common Stock are to be granted at prices to be determined by
the Board of Directors. The options' expiration date may not be more than 10
years from the date of the grant. The aggregate number of shares of CSI's
Common Stock which
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
may be issued upon the exercise of options granted under the plan shall not
exceed 375,000. CSI has granted the following stock options:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF EXERCISE
OPTIONS PRICE PER EXPIRATION
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATE
----------- ------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
April 30, 1996.......................... 112,394 $4.00--$16.00 1998--2006
April 30, 1997.......................... 110,525 $4.00--$23.00 1998--2007
December 31, 1997....................... 138,600 $1.62--$23.00 1998--2007
June 30, 1998........................... 148,375 $1.62--$23.00 1998--2008
</TABLE>
Information with respect to options granted under the plan is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Outstanding at May 1, 1995.......................................... --
Granted........................................................... 112,394
Exercised......................................................... --
Expired or cancelled.............................................. --
-------
Outstanding at April 30, 1996....................................... 112,394
Granted........................................................... 55,081
Exercised......................................................... (7,500)
Expired or cancelled.............................................. (49,450)
-------
Outstanding at April 30, 1997....................................... 110,525
Granted........................................................... 58,962
Exercised......................................................... --
Expired or cancelled.............................................. (30,887)
-------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997.................................... 138,600
Granted........................................................... 9,775
Exercised......................................................... --
Expired or cancelled.............................................. --
-------
Outstanding at June 30, 1998........................................ 148,375
=======
</TABLE>
CSI has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation."
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for the stock option
plans. Had compensation cost for CSI's stock option plans been determined
based on the fair value at the grant date for awards in the years ended April
30, 1996 and 1997 and the eight months ended December 31, 1997 consistent with
the provisions of SFAS No. 123, CSI's net loss and net loss per share would
have increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below. The fair value of
each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the weighted-average assumptions used for grants in
the years ended April 30, 1996 and 1997 and the eight months ended December
31, 1997 also indicated below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
----------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net loss--as reported................... $(2,524,000) $(259,000) $(417,000)
Net loss--pro forma..................... (2,724,000) (575,000) (564,000)
Net loss per share--as reported......... (2.54) (.22) (.34)
Net loss per share--pro forma........... (2.74) (.50) (.46)
Risk-free interest rate................. 6.0% 6.0% 6.1%
Expected lives (in years)............... 3-10 3-10 3-10
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
6.WARRANTS
Warrants issued consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF EXERCISE PRICE EXPIRATION
SHARES PER SHARE DATE
--------- -------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at May 1, 1995................ -- --
For services.............................. 18,750 $12.00--$28.00 2000--2001
------- --------------
Outstanding at April 30, 1996............. 18,750 12.00-- 28.00
Issuance of promissory notes.............. 5,062 5.00-- 7.00 1998--1999
------- --------------
Outstanding at April 30, 1997............. 23,812 5.00-- 28.00
Issuance of promissory notes.............. 1,188 2.12-- 4.25 1999
Extension of note maturity dates.......... 1,062 3.00-- 5.00 1998
For placement agent services.............. 35,500 11.25 2002
------- --------------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997.......... 61,562 2.12-- 28.00
Issuance of promissory notes and sale of
stock.................................... 313,500 6.30-- 7.50 1999--2001
Extension of note maturity dates.......... 532 7.00-- 7.25 1998
For placement agent services.............. 45,000 10.80 2001
------- --------------
Outstanding at June 30, 1999.............. 420,594 $2.12--$28.00
======= ==============
</TABLE>
Warrants for 35,500 shares are exercisable at 125% of proposed public
offering price per share ($11.25 based on an offering price of $9.00 per
share); if no offering occurs prior to December 30, 1998, the exercise price
is reduced to 50% of the closing bid price, as defined in Note 3. Warrants for
300,000 shares are exercisable at 70% of the public offering per share price
($6.30 based on an offering price of $9.00 per share), which shares are
subject to certain lock-up provisions. Warrants for 45,000 shares are
exercisable at 120% of the public offering per share price ($10.80 based on an
offering price of $9.00 per share).
7.INCOME TAXES
The tax effects of temporary differences to significant portions of deferred
taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, APRIL 30, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1997
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards.. $ 1,064,000 $ 1,198,000 $ 1,192,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts... 60,000 69,000 116,000
Other............................. 146,000 63,000 62,000
Less valuation allowance............ (1,270,000) (1,330,000) $(1,370,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
$ -- $ -- $ --
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
As of December 31, 1997, CSI's net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $3,500,000 will begin expiring in the year 2009. The
carryforwards will be available for the reduction of future income tax
liabilities. As of April 30, 1996 and 1997 and December 31, 1997, CSI has
recorded valuation allowances to reduce the existing deferred tax asset to an
amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The valuation allowance
increased by $210,000, $860,000, $60,000 and $40,000 during the years ended
April 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and eight months ended December 31, 1997,
respectively. The utilization of approximately $540,000 of tax loss
carryforwards is limited to approximately $80,000 each year as a result of an
ownership change in CSI (as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended), which occurred in 1995. The amount of the remaining
carryforwards that can be used in any given year may be limited in the event
of additional future changes in the ownership of CSI, including the proposed
public offering (see Note 12).
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
8.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
CSI leases office space from a partnership in which CSI's principal
shareholder owns a general partnership interest. Rental expense under such
leases totalled $17,346, $37,592, $87,259, $80,263 and $84,373 for the years
ended April 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997, eight months ended December 31, 1997 and
six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively. Future annual minimum lease
payments required under such leases are as follows as of December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Year ending December 31:
1998................................................................ $138,619
1999................................................................ 88,452
--------
Total............................................................. $227,071
========
</TABLE>
CSI receives periodic advances from its principal shareholder. At April 30,
1996 and 1997, December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998, CSI had an unsecured note
payable of $159,915, $148,761, $148,761 and $148,761, respectively, to its
principal shareholder, payable May 31, 1999 and bearing interest at 10%.
In September 1997, CSI entered into a settlement agreement with one of its
former officers which provided for payments totalling $63,000 through December
1997 and a promissory note for $125,000 requiring twelve monthly payments of
$10,417 beginning January 1998. If the proposed public offering (see Note 12)
is completed prior to full payment of the note, the remaining balance is due.
Such amount has been reflected as a general and administrative expense for the
eight months ended December 31, 1997.
9.CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK
Certain financial instruments which potentially subject CSI to
concentrations of risk consist primarily of cash, agent receivables, and
carrier payables.
CSI's major markets are currently in Argentina, Brazil, Europe and South
Africa. As a result, CSI's operations may be adversely affected by significant
fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against certain foreign
currencies, the enactment of exchange controls, or foreign governmental or
regulatory restrictions on the transfer of funds. CSI currently prices its
products and services in terms of U.S. dollars. Significant fluctuations in
the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to currencies in countries where CSI
conducts operations can greatly affect the competitive price position of CSI's
products and services. CSI's independent sales agents in Argentina and Brazil
generated revenues (as a percentage of CSI's total revenues) as indicated
below. In addition, CSI is represented by one independent sales agent in both
Argentina and Brazil.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED EIGHT MONTHS
APRIL 30, ENDED
---------------- DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996 1997 1997
---- ---- ---- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Argentina........................................ -- 49% 56% 57%
Brazil........................................... 34% 14 10 12
</TABLE>
CSI's ability to provide its telephone services is heavily dependent upon
the agreements CSI has with its long distance telephone carriers. CSI's long
distance services were provided by various carriers as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED EIGHT MONTHS
APRIL 30, ENDED
---------------- DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996 1997 1997
---- ---- ---- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Carrier A........................................ 59% 39% 59% 87%
Carrier B........................................ 22 49 23 --
Carrier C........................................ -- -- -- 11
Other carriers................................... 19 12 18 2
</TABLE>
CSI's cash is deposited with high credit quality financial institutions.
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<PAGE>
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
10.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In September 1996, CSI entered into a consulting and royalty agreement to
acquire the rights to a switching system which is installed at customer
locations. Under the terms of the agreement, CSI is required to pay the
developer a monthly royalty equal to 4% of CSI's gross collected revenue
related to the system. In addition, CSI is also required to provide monthly
funding for the installation of two systems. In the event that CSI fails to
provide such funds and installation is prevented or delayed by more than sixty
days, the royalty payment to the developer is increased to 6%. CSI has the
option to buy out the royalty obligation for the greater of $2,500,000 or an
amount equal to three times the aggregate royalty payments for the first
twelve months of the agreement. In addition, for each installation, CSI agrees
to pay the developer $1,500 if such installation produces gross revenue
between $10,000 and $20,000 in the first full billing month, and $3,000 if
such revenue exceeds $20,000. The developer has agreed to provide ongoing
maintenance, support and consulting while the system is in operation at a rate
of $4,000 per month through September 1, 1997, and $5,200 thereafter. The
agreement is in effect for as long as the system is operational until
September 1, 2006, unless earlier terminated upon the occurrence of certain
events.
CSI has employment agreements with certain of its officers which provide for
annual salaries totalling $400,000 and expire in 1999 and 2000. One of the
agreements requires annual increases of 4%.
CSI has agreements with certain of its carriers which provide for guaranteed
rates and minimum annual usage. Certain agreements require CSI to make
deposits with the carriers; such deposits totalled $25,000, $95,000, $220,000
and $230,000 at April 30, 1996 and 1997, December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998,
respectively. The agreements expire through 1999 and require minimum annual
usage as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Year ending December 31:
1998............................................................ $3,025,000
1999............................................................ 1,500,000
----------
Total......................................................... $4,525,000
==========
</TABLE>
11.STOCK SPLIT
In December 1997, CSI's Board of Directors authorized a reverse split of
CSI's Common Stock (not to exceed 1-for-30) whereby CSI will issue one share
of Common Stock in exchange for a number of shares yet to be determined. The
authorization for the reverse split was approved by CSI's shareholders in
January 1998. In July 1998, management of CSI approved a 1-for-4 reverse stock
split. In August 1998, CSI's Board of Directors authorized a 1-for-2 reverse
split of CSI's Common Stock whereby CSI will issue one share of Common Stock
in exchange for two shares of its outstanding Common Stock, which split is
subject to approval by CSI"s shareholders. All references to numbers of
shares, options and warrants and per share amounts, including exercise prices,
in the accompanying financial statements and related notes have been restated
to reflect both the 1-for-4 and the proposed 1-for-2 reverse stock splits.
12.PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING
CSI is planning a public offering of its Common Stock in 1998, the net
proceeds from which are expected to be used to complete the acquisition and
merger described in Note 13, to repay certain promissory notes described in
Note 3, for working capital, development of new service offerings, and
enhancement and expansion of existing services. CSI has incurred offering
costs related to this offering which have been deferred in the accompanying
financial statements and will be recorded as a reduction in the proceeds from
the offering; if the offering is unsuccessful, costs which have been deferred
will be charged to current year's operations.
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
13.PENDING ACQUISITION AND MERGER
CSI has entered into an agreement (the Acquisition Agreement) to acquire all
of the outstanding stock of International Telephone Company (ITC), another
telecommunications company that provides services similar to that of CSI. The
purchase price of $5,570,000 is to be satisfied by the payment of $3,500,000
cash and the issuance of 230,000 shares of CSI's Common Stock valued at
$2,070,000 (before any discount) based on the public offering per share price
in CSI's proposed public offering (see Note 12). The Acquisition Agreement
provides for the shares of CSI's Common Stock to be issued to the selling
shareholders one year after the acquisition is completed to ensure compliance
with certain provisions of the Acquisition Agreement. Included in deposits in
the accompanying balance sheets at April 30, 1997, December 31, 1997 and June
30, 1998 are deposits totalling $25,000, $225,000 and $325,000, respectively,
which are nonrefundable and to be credited against the purchase price. The
Acquisition Agreement also requires additional standstill deposits to be made
prior to the expected acquisition date. CSI has incurred direct acquisition
costs of $186,000 as of June 30, 1998 which have been deferred. Such costs
will be reflected as part of the cost to purchase ITC upon the successful
completion of the acquisition; if the acquisition is not completed, such costs
will be charged to operations. The acquisition is expected to occur upon
closing of CSI's proposed public offering.
On May 29, 1998, CSI entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the
Merger Agreement) with GlobalTel Resources, Inc. (GlobalTel), another
telecommunications company which also provides services similar to that of
CSI. The Merger Agreement provides for CSI to exchange 1,106,745 shares of its
Common Stock for all outstanding shares of GlobalTel's preferred and common
stock, which includes shares to be issued in satisfaction of certain GlobalTel
debt. The Merger Agreement also provides for CSI to issue shares of its Common
Stock to the holders of certain GlobalTel options and warrants.
CSI's acquisitions of GlobalTel and ITC will be accounted for using the
purchase method.
Through June 30, 1998, CSI had loaned $500,000 to GlobalTel and loaned an
additional $100,000 in July 1998. The loans, which bear interest at 20%, are
due May 1999, collateralized by certain GlobalTel assets, and personally
guaranteed by GlobalTel's Chief Executive Officer.
14.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 20, 1998, CSI issued a $500,000 promissory note and 100,000
warrants for $500,000 cash. The note is due one year after issuance or five
days after the closing of a public offering with gross proceeds of greater
than $10,000,000. The note and interest are collateralized by all shares of
CSI's Common Stock owned by CSI's Chief Executive Officer. The note is also
personally guaranteed by CSI's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating
Officer. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of CSI's
Common Stock at an exercise price equal to 70% of the public offering per
share price, which shares are subject to certain lock-up provisions.
As a result of not completing an effective public offering by August 13,
1998, CSI is obligated to issue 200,000 additional warrants to the holder of
certain promissory notes and shares of CSI Common Stock; the warrants have
exercise and lock-up provisions as described in the preceding paragraph.
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<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To GlobalTel Resources, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of GlobalTel
Resources, Inc. (a Washington corporation) and subsidiaries as of December 31,
1996 and 1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations, common
stock subject to rescission and shareholders' deficit and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These financial
statements are the responsibility of GlobalTel'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 GlobalTel Resources, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that GlobalTel will continue as a going concern. As discussed in
Notes 1 and 5, a significant portion of GlobalTel's bridge loans call for
principal repayment during 1998. In addition, as discussed in Note 6,
GlobalTel plans to commence an offer to rescind a significant portion of
GlobalTel's common stock and bridge loans. Management's current projections
indicate that there will not be sufficient cash flows from operations to fund
these obligations. These matters raise substantial doubt about GlobalTel's
ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these
matters are discussed in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Seattle, Washington,
April 10, 1998 (except with
respect to the matters
discussed in Notes 1, 6 and
9, as to which the date is
August 19, 1998)
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 ARE UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1998
----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
------
Current assets:
Cash................................ $ 446,257 $ 848,668 $ 142,342
Receivables:
Trade accounts, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts of
$207,000, $180,000 and $165,000.. 1,288,047 622,154 737,622
Related party..................... -- 35,500 35,500
Other ............................ 333,181 54,859 56,886
Deposits and other.................. 149,178 105,814 136,005
----------- ------------ ------------
Total current assets.............. 2,216,663 1,666,995 1,108,355
Property and equipment, net........... 670,712 1,372,154 1,290,887
Other assets:
License agreement and customer list,
net................................ 163,573 151,749 209,586
Organizational costs, net........... 110,114 75,381 --
Bridge loan issue costs, net........ 107,356 567,804 350,379
Equipment to be placed in service... 374,075 519,688 294,490
Other............................... 58,994 -- --
----------- ------------ ------------
Total assets...................... $ 3,701,487 $ 4,353,771 $ 3,253,697
=========== ============ ============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
-------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable.................... $ 2,570,745 $ 2,278,611 $ 3,737,617
Accounts payable to related
parties............................ -- 247,270 151,611
Accrued liabilities................. 1,937,154 1,212,881 1,779,823
Bridge loans, net of unamortized
discount of $64,966 in 1998........ 1,840,000 1,995,000 5,586,534
Notes payable....................... 92,310 21,542 10,247
Customer deposits and prepayments... 1,024,743 845,474 945,981
----------- ------------ ------------
Total current liabilities......... 7,464,952 6,600,778 12,211,813
Bridge loans, net of unamortized
discount of $1,208,511 in 1997....... 2,282,500 3,832,289 2,000,000
----------- ------------ ------------
Total liabilities................. 9,747,452 10,433,067 14,211,813
----------- ------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies (see
Notes 6 and 8)
Common stock subject to rescission;
par value $0.05; 326,385, 496,466 and
496,466 shares issued and
outstanding.......................... 1,519,387 2,454,829 2,454,829
----------- ------------ ------------
Shareholders' deficit:
Series A convertible preferred
stock; par value $0.01; 5,000,000
shares authorized; 0, 275,000 and
275,000 shares issued and
outstanding; liquidation preference
of $0, $1,138,666 and $1,169,798... -- 1,054,689 1,085,821
Common stock; par value $0.05;
50,000,000 shares authorized;
675,447, 1,233,432 and 1,251,432
shares issued and outstanding...... 56,383 2,804,709 2,903,709
Obligation to issue common stock.... 8,400 1,012,309 1,012,309
Common stock warrants............... 52,306 2,152,460 2,160,808
Accumulated deficit................. (7,682,441) (15,558,292) (20,575,592)
----------- ------------ ------------
Total shareholders' deficit....... (7,565,352) (8,534,125) (13,412,945)
----------- ------------ ------------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' deficit............ $ 3,701,487 $ 4,353,771 $ 3,253,697
=========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance
sheets.
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 ARE UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
------------------------------------- ------------------------
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................. $ 2,113,047 $ 9,135,935 $12,862,629 $ 7,974,056 $ 3,289,234
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue....... 1,928,396 8,229,546 11,171,220 6,803,319 2,674,815
Sales and marketing... 238,168 682,332 788,191 455,237 229,854
General and
administrative....... 1,536,215 5,773,133 7,119,335 2,908,067 3,292,205
Depreciation and
amortization......... 111,062 98,288 253,320 77,846 175,508
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating
expenses............... 3,813,841 14,783,299 19,332,066 10,244,469 6,372,382
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating loss.......... (1,700,794) (5,647,364) (6,469,437) (2,270,413) (3,083,148)
Interest expense
($1,291, $61,350,
$288,962, $114,574 and
$139,315 to related
parties) and other,
including amortization
of debt discount....... (33,681) (224,964) (1,367,748) (409,155) (1,903,020)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss before income
taxes.................. (1,734,475) (5,872,328) (7,837,185) (2,679,568) (4,986,168)
Provision for income
taxes.................. -- -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss................ $(1,734,475) $(5,872,328) $(7,837,185) $(2,679,568) $(4,986,168)
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Series A convertible
preferred stock
dividends.............. -- -- (38,666) -- (31,132)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss applicable to
common shareholders.... $(1,734,475) $(5,872,328) $(7,875,851) $(2,679,568) $(5,017,300)
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Basic loss per share.... $ (2.75) $ (5.88) $ (6.48) $ (2.67) $ (2.88)
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding (includes
common shares subject
to rescission)......... 629,776 998,735 1,214,797 1,001,832 1,744,898
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO RESCISSION AND
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(AMOUNTS FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 ARE UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SERIES A
COMMON STOCK SUBJECT CONVERTIBLE
TO RESCISSION PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK OBLIGATION
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------- TO ISSUE
NUMBER DOLLAR NUMBER DOLLAR NUMBER OF DOLLAR COMMON
OF SHARES AMOUNT OF SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT STOCK
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE,
December 31,
1994............ -- $ -- -- $ -- 421,760 $ 330,000 $ --
Issuance of
common stock to
founders........ -- -- -- -- 23,499 -- --
Issuance of
common stock
($0.42 per
share) and
obligation to
issue 60,000
shares ($0.14
per share) to
acquire GFP (see
Notes 1 and 7).. -- -- -- -- 216,791 91,600 8,400
Sale of common
stock ($2.665
per share)...... 96,748 256,382 -- -- 110,910 297,344 --
Sale of common stock ($5.50 per share).. 214,137 1,177,755 -- -- 180,560 993,078 --
Cost of common
stock
issuances....... -- -- -- -- -- (126,236) --
Issuance of
common stock
warrants........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Repurchase of
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- -- -- (262,573) (1,444,153) --
Net loss........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ---------- ------- ---------- --------- ----------- ----------
BALANCE,
December 31,
1995............ 310,885 1,434,137 -- -- 690,947 141,633 8,400
Repurchase of
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- -- -- (18,000) (99,000) --
Sale of common
stock to
employees ($5.50
per share)...... 15,500 85,250 -- -- -- -- --
Sale of common
stock to third
party ($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- -- -- 2,500 13,750 --
Issuance of
common stock
warrants........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Net loss ....... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ---------- ------- ---------- --------- ----------- ----------
BALANCE,
December 31,
1996............ 326,385 1,519,387 -- -- 675,447 56,383 8,400
Issuance of
Series A
convertible
preferred
stock........... -- -- 275,000 1,100,000 -- -- --
Cost of Series A
preferred stock
issuances....... -- -- -- (83,977) -- -- --
Preferred stock
dividends....... -- -- -- 38,666 -- -- --
Partial
settlement of
1995
obligation...... -- -- -- -- 30,000 4,200 (4,200)
Severance
contract paid in
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- -- -- 24,242 133,333 --
Deferred salary
converted to
common stock
warrants........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of
common stock
warrants ....... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Bridge loans
converted to
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... 166,447 915,442 -- -- 408,540 2,218,681 --
Trade payables
converted to
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... 3,634 20,000 -- -- 34,131 187,705 --
Issuance of
common stock
($5.50 per
share) to
certain related
parties......... -- -- -- -- 14,000 77,000 --
Issuance of
common stock
($5.50 per
share) in
consideration of
bridge loan
issue costs
incurred........ -- -- -- -- 23,165 127,407 --
Obligation to
issue common
stock in
connection with
certain bridge
loan issuances.. -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,008,109
Exercise of
common stock
warrants........ -- -- -- -- 23,907 -- --
Net loss........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ---------- ------- ---------- --------- ----------- ----------
BALANCE,
December 31,
1997............ 496,466 2,454,829 275,000 1,054,689 1,233,432 2,804,709 1,012,309
Issuance of
common stock
warrants........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Exercise of
common stock
warrants........ -- -- -- -- 18,000 99,000 --
Preferred stock
dividends....... -- -- -- 31,132 -- -- --
Net loss........ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ---------- ------- ---------- --------- ----------- ----------
BALANCE, June
30, 1998
(unaudited)..... 496,466 $2,454,829 275,000 $1,085,821 1,251,432 $2,903,709 $1,012,309
======= ========== ======= ========== ========= =========== ==========
<CAPTION>
COMMON TOTAL
STOCK ACCUMULATED SHAREHOLDERS'
WARRANTS DEFICIT DEFICIT
----------- ------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE,
December 31,
1994............ $ -- $ (75,638) $ 254,362
Issuance of
common stock to
founders........ -- -- --
Issuance of
common stock
($0.42 per
share) and
obligation to
issue 60,000
shares ($0.14
per share) to
acquire GFP (see
Notes 1 and 7).. -- -- 100,000
Sale of common
stock ($2.665
per share)...... -- -- 297,344
Sale of common stock ($5.50 per share).. -- -- 993,078
Cost of common
stock
issuances....... -- -- (126,236)
Issuance of
common stock
warrants........ 10,751 -- 10,751
Repurchase of
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- (1,444,153)
Net loss........ -- (1,734,475) (1,734,475)
----------- ------------- --------------
BALANCE,
December 31,
1995............ 10,751 (1,810,113) (1,649,329)
Repurchase of
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- (99,000)
Sale of common
stock to
employees ($5.50
per share)...... -- -- --
Sale of common
stock to third
party ($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- 13,750
Issuance of
common stock
warrants........ 41,555 -- 41,555
Net loss ....... -- (5,872,328) (5,872,328)
----------- ------------- --------------
BALANCE,
December 31,
1996............ 52,306 (7,682,441) (7,565,352)
Issuance of
Series A
convertible
preferred
stock........... -- -- 1,100,000
Cost of Series A
preferred stock
issuances....... -- -- (83,977)
Preferred stock
dividends....... -- (38,666) --
Partial
settlement of
1995
obligation...... -- -- --
Severance
contract paid in
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- 133,333
Deferred salary
converted to
common stock
warrants........ 1,184,856 -- 1,184,856
Issuance of
common stock
warrants ....... 915,298 -- 915,298
Bridge loans
converted to
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- 2,218,681
Trade payables
converted to
common stock
($5.50 per
share).......... -- -- 187,705
Issuance of
common stock
($5.50 per
share) to
certain related
parties......... -- -- 77,000
Issuance of
common stock
($5.50 per
share) in
consideration of
bridge loan
issue costs
incurred........ -- -- 127,407
Obligation to
issue common
stock in
connection with
certain bridge
loan issuances.. -- -- 1,008,109
Exercise of
common stock
warrants........ -- -- --
Net loss........ -- (7,837,185) (7,837,185)
----------- ------------- --------------
BALANCE,
December 31,
1997............ 2,152,460 (15,558,292) (8,534,125)
Issuance of
common stock
warrants........ 106,448 -- 106,448
Exercise of
common stock
warrants........ (98,100) -- 900
Preferred stock
dividends....... -- (31,132) --
Net loss........ -- (4,986,168) (4,986,168)
----------- ------------- --------------
BALANCE, June
30, 1998
(unaudited)..... $2,160,808 $(20,575,592) $(13,412,945)
=========== ============= ==============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(AMOUNTS FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 ARE UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX-MONTH PERIOD
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED JUNE 30,
------------------------------------- ------------------------
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss................ $(1,734,475) $(5,872,328) $(7,837,185) $(2,679,568) $(4,986,168)
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to net cash
used in operating
activities--
Depreciation and
amortization......... 111,062 98,288 253,320 76,364 175,508
Loss on disposal of
equipment............ -- 12,538 49,800 -- 237,698
Amortization of bridge
loan issue costs and
debt discount........ 7,904 28,999 741,669 53,321 1,424,670
Write-off of
organizational
costs................ -- -- -- -- 66,699
Compensation and
consulting expenses
paid in common stock
and warrants......... -- -- 398,326 -- 99,948
Changes in certain
assets and
liabilities:
Trade and related
party accounts
receivable.......... (376,118) (911,929) 630,393 (369,020) (200,468)
Other receivables and
other current
assets.............. (160,061) (315,045) 322,592 (121,332) (32,218)
Trade and related
party accounts
payable, accrued
liabilities and
notes payable....... 658,421 3,807,276 514,199 1,158,865 1,923,089
Customer deposits and
prepayments......... 493,908 530,835 (179,269) (93,895) 100,507
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in
operating activities... (999,359) (2,621,366) (5,106,155) (1,975,265) (1,190,735)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property
and equipment.......... (260,449) (329,390) (649,963) (735,984) (58,396)
Proceeds from
disposition of assets.. -- 15,000 -- -- --
Organizational costs
incurred............... (162,929) -- -- -- --
Acquisition of business,
net of cash acquired... (99,003) -- -- -- --
Purchases of equipment
to be placed in
service................ -- (374,075) (16,773) (133,313) (12,500)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in
investing activities... (522,381) (688,465) (666,736) (869,297) (70,896)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance
of bridge loans........ 265,000 3,857,500 6,397,508 2,501,708 615,700
Payments made on bridge
loans.................. -- -- (649,000) (160,000) --
Exercise of stock
warrants............... -- -- -- -- 900
Payments made on due to
shareholders........... (707,956) (649,015) -- -- --
Payments on notes
payable................ -- (33,342) (70,768) (53,104) (11,295)
Cash paid for bridge
loan issue costs
incurred............... -- (76,954) (518,461) (152,100) (50,000)
Proceeds from issuance
of common stock, net... 2,598,323 99,000 -- -- --
Repurchase of common
stock.................. (200,000) (99,000) -- -- --
Proceeds from issuance
of Series A convertible
preferred stock, net... -- (58,088) 1,016,023 916,023 --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by
financing activities... 1,955,367 3,040,101 6,175,302 3,052,527 555,305
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease)
in cash................ 433,627 (269,730) 402,411 207,965 (706,326)
Cash, beginning of
period................. 282,360 715,987 446,257 446,257 848,668
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Cash, end of period..... $ 715,987 $ 446,257 $ 848,668 $ 654,222 $ 142,342
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the
period for--
Interest.............. $ 26,585 $ 17,446 $ 33,099 $ -- $ --
Income taxes ......... -- -- -- -- --
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
OF SIGNIFICANT NONCASH
INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock
warrants............... $ 10,751 $ 41,555 $ 915,298 $ 49,888 $ 106,448
Trade accounts
receivable converted to
customer list.......... -- -- -- -- 85,000
Bridge loans and accrued
interest converted to
common stock, net...... -- -- 3,134,123 -- --
Deferred salaries
converted to common
stock warrants......... -- -- 1,184,856 -- --
Issuance of notes
payable to finance
common stock
repurchase............. 1,244,153 -- -- -- --
Trade payables converted
to common stock........ -- -- 207,705 -- --
Issuance of common stock
in consideration of
bridge loan issue costs
incurred............... -- -- 127,407 -- --
Obligation to issue
common stock........... 8,400 -- 1,008,109 -- --
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
GlobalTel Resources, Inc. ("GlobalTel"), a Washington corporation, was
formed on November 17, 1994, to provide international telecommunications
services. GlobalTel began operations in 1995 with its entry into the
international call-reorigination business. GlobalTel also markets long-
distance calling cards and enhanced voice services including voice mail and
conference calling.
On December 29, 1995, GlobalTel acquired GFP Group, Inc. ("GFP"), a
Washington corporation formed on September 15, 1995. GFP was formed primarily
for the purpose of acquiring Ratsten International Telecommunications, Inc.
d/b/a Netstar Telecommunications, Inc. ("Ratsten") and was thereafter acquired
by GlobalTel. Ratsten held certain license rights critical to GlobalTel's
mission of providing global telecommunications services.
GlobalTel provides global long-distance call-reorigination services through
Primecall, Inc., ("Primecall") a wholly owned subsidiary. GlobalTel began
generating revenue in March 1995. Prior to January 1, 1995, GlobalTel's sole
operations consisted of general and administrative activities, which amounted
to $75,638 for the period ended December 31, 1994.
GlobalTel has generated substantial operating losses and has a limited
operating history. GlobalTel must be considered in light of the risks,
expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early
stage of operations. Losses may continue until such time, if ever, that
GlobalTel is able to generate a level of revenue sufficient to offset its cost
structure. There can be no assurance that GlobalTel will achieve increased
revenue or profitable operations. To date, GlobalTel's losses have been
principally funded by a combination of common and preferred stock sales and
bridge loans, which mature in 1998 and 1999 (see Notes 3 and 5). As of August
19, 1998, approximately $1.1 million in bridge loans were in default. In
addition, GlobalTel will require additional capital to effect the Recission
Offer (see Note 6), to bring current approximately $3.3 million of certain
past due trade accounts payable as of August 19, 1998, and to finance its
short- and long-term growth strategies. To meet these obligations,
management's plans include merging (the "Merger") with Communications Systems
International, Inc. ("CSI"), a communications company located in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, which has filed a registration statement for a public
offering ("the CSI Offering") of its common stock. However, there is no
assurance that the CSI Offering or Merger (which is contingent upon successful
completion of the CSI Offering) will be completed or that GlobalTel will
operate profitably or will be successful in capitalizing on perceived
synergies of the Merger. These matters raise substantial doubt about
GlobalTel's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome
of this uncertainty.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial
accounts of GlobalTel and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Primecall and GFP.
All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
F-30
<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
Interim Results
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1998, and the
consolidated statements of operations, common stock subject to rescission and
shareholders' deficit and cash flows for the three-month periods ended June
30, 1997 and 1998 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the interim
unaudited consolidated statements have been prepared on the same basis as the
historical audited consolidated financial statements and include all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair
statement of interim periods. The data disclosed in these notes to the
consolidated financial statements for these interim periods is also unaudited.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities,"
(the "SOP") which requires costs of start-up activities and organization costs
to be expensed as incurred. Management adopted the SOP during the first
quarter of 1998, which did not have a material impact on GlobalTel's financial
position or results of operations.
During June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"). SFAS 133 establishes new
standards by which derivative financial instruments must be recognized in an
entity's financial statements. Besides bringing derivatives on balance sheets
at fair value, SFAS 133 generally requires that gains and losses from later
changes in a derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings. SFAS
133 also unifies qualifying criteria for hedges involving all kinds of
derivatives, requiring that a company document, designate and assess the
effectiveness of its hedges. SFAS 133 is required to be adopted by GlobalTel
in 2000. Management, however, does not expect the impact from this statement
to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statement
presentation, financial position or results of operations.
Cash
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash includes all
amounts on deposit with financial institutions. GlobalTel has no short-term
investments.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist primarily of office furniture, computer and
telecommunications equipment. Property and equipment are recorded at cost and
are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives
of the related assets, which range from 5 to 10 years. Repairs, maintenance
and minor renewals are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and
betterments which substantially extend the useful life of the assets are
capitalized. Upon sale or other disposition of assets, the cost and the
related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and a gain or
loss, if any, is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
Property and equipment is composed of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1998
--------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Telecommunications equipment.......... $ 336,466 $1,018,292 $1,074,688
Furniture, computers, fixtures and
other................................ 457,716 672,598 674,598
--------- ---------- ----------
794,182 1,690,890 1,749,286
Less--Accumulated depreciation........ (123,470) (318,736) (458,399)
--------- ---------- ----------
Property and equipment, net........... $ 670,712 $1,372,154 $1,290,887
========= ========== ==========
</TABLE>
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
GlobalTel recorded depreciation expense of $55,272, $76,884, $206,763,
$53,085 and $139,663 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and
for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
Other Assets
Other assets consist primarily of a license agreement, customer list,
organizational costs, bridge loan issue costs and telecommunications equipment
to be placed in service. The license agreement purchased by GlobalTel (see
Note 7) is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years. GlobalTel
recorded amortization expense related to the license agreement of $1,970,
$11,825, $11,825, $5,914 and $5,914 for the years ended December 31, 1995,
1996 and 1997 and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
In January 1998, the Company acquired a customer list from one of its
wholesale carriers in lieu of payment of accounts receivable owed to the
Company of approximately $85,000. The Company is amortizing this intangible
asset over a two-year period, and therefore recognized $21,250 in amortization
expense for the period ended June 30, 1998.
Bridge loan issue costs incurred in connection with obtaining bridge loans
have been deferred and are being amortized into interest expense on a
straight-line basis (which approximates the effective interest method) over
the terms of the loans. GlobalTel recognized $7,904, $28,999, $214,666,
$53,321 and $281,125 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, and
for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively, in
additional interest expense from amortization of the bridge loan issue costs.
For the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and for the period ended June
30, 1998, GlobalTel held telecommunications equipment to be placed in service
of $374,075, $519,688 and $294,490, respectively. GlobalTel had not yet placed
this equipment into service as certain components necessary to complete the
installation had not yet been acquired. During the second quarter of 1998,
management determined that $237,698 of this equipment was not usable.
Therefore, this amount was charged to loss on disposal of equipment for the
period ended June 30, 1998.
Certain organizational costs (primarily legal expenses) incurred in
connection with establishing and organizing GlobalTel and its subsidiaries had
been amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of five years. GlobalTel
recorded amortization expense related to these organizational costs of
$53,820, $9,579, $34,732, $17,367 and $8,682 for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1996 and 1997 and for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and
1998, respectively. GlobalTel adopted the SOP discussed above in the first
quarter of 1998, at which time the remaining unamortized organizational costs
were written off.
Accrued Liabilities
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1996 1997 JUNE 30, 1998
---------- ---------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Telecommunications costs.............. $ 511,550 $ 215,649 $ 690,457
Deferred salaries..................... 667,000 -- --
Accrued interest...................... 203,456 386,077 800,432
Other................................. 555,148 611,155 288,934
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,937,154 $1,212,881 $1,779,823
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
As of December 31, 1996, GlobalTel had deferred salaries payable to certain
members of GlobalTel's management. Interest accrued on the deferred balances
at an annual rate of 10%. During 1997, an additional $517,856 of deferred
salaries was accrued. During the year ended December 31, 1997, these deferred
salaries were converted to common stock warrants (see Note 3).
Equity-Based Compensation
GlobalTel accounts for employee equity-based compensation following the
provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25"),
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." In accordance with the provisions
of APB 25, GlobalTel has not recognized deferred compensation or compensation
expense in connection with its equity-based plans as the exercise price of the
options granted was equal to the fair value of the underlying equity
instrument at the date of grant.
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," requires expanded
disclosures of equity-based compensation arrangements with employees and does
not require, but encourages, compensation cost to be measured based on the
fair value of equity instruments when awarded. GlobalTel, as allowed, intends
to continue to measure employee equity-based compensation under APB 25, which
recognizes compensation cost based on the intrinsic value of the equity
instrument awarded.
Revenue Recognition and Cost of Revenue
Revenue and related cost of revenue are recognized in the period services
are provided. The related accruals for revenue, cost of revenue and customer
prepayments are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred, and are included in
general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements
of operations.
Income Taxes
GlobalTel accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. To
date, GlobalTel has fully reserved all net deferred tax assets.
Concentrations of Risk
During October 1996, GlobalTel began reselling international long-distance
service to other telecommunications carriers on a wholesale basis. As of
December 31, 1996, $793,000 of GlobalTel's accounts receivable was due from a
single telecommunications carrier. This receivable was fully collected during
the first quarter of 1997.
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
The geographic origin of revenue including domestic carrier resale revenue
of approximately $0, $793,000, and $4,298,000 for the years ended 1995, 1996
and 1997, respectively, and of approximately $3,251,000 and $526,000 for the
periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively, approximates the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX-MONTH PERIOD
ENDED
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
--------------------------------- ---------------------
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998
---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Africa.................. $ 731,000 $3,180,000 $ 2,477,000 $1,282,000 $1,075,000
Asia.................... 361,000 1,550,000 1,345,000 755,000 291,000
Australia............... 130,000 557,000 1,352,000 883,000 206,000
Europe.................. 230,000 987,000 593,000 309,000 219,000
North America--United
States (includes
domestic wholesale
carrier revenue)....... 366,000 1,612,000 5,043,000 3,737,000 833,000
North America--other.... 5,000 17,000 285,000 3,000 49,000
South America........... 290,000 1,233,000 1,768,000 1,005,000 616,000
---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
$2,113,000 $9,136,000 $12,863,000 $7,974,000 $3,289,000
========== ========== =========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue does not vary significantly from
region to region. There are no other direct costs incurred outside the United
States, nor does GlobalTel own material assets located outside of the United
States. The continued legality and competitive advantage of call-reorigination
businesses in certain foreign countries is uncertain due to changing
regulatory environments.
GlobalTel's call-reorigination business is facilitated by a single switch
located in Los Angeles, California.
Basic Loss Per Share
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
128, "Earnings Per Share," ("SFAS 128") which revises the calculation and
presentation of earnings per share. SFAS 128 is effective for GlobalTel's
fiscal year ending December 31, 1997, and retroactive application is required.
Basic loss per share for all periods presented in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations has been computed under the provisions
of SFAS 128. As such, the anti-dilutive effects of convertible securities have
been excluded.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
current period presentation.
3. SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Each share of Series A convertible preferred stock is entitled to a dividend
at an annual rate of 6% of the issuance price, deferrable at the election of
GlobalTel but payable in preference to dividends on any other securities
issued by GlobalTel. All accrued and unpaid dividends on a share must be paid
before dividends on other securities. Each share is also entitled, in
liquidation, to a preferred distribution of the initial issuance price plus
all accrued but unpaid dividends. Each share is subject to automatic
conversion to common stock upon the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of GlobalTel, an election to convert by two-thirds of the holders of
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
such shares, or upon the closing of an initial public offering ("IPO") of
GlobalTel, the net proceeds of which exceed $15 million if certain other
conditions are satisfied. Any unpaid cumulative dividends at the time of
conversion may be paid at the option of GlobalTel in cash, common stock, or as
notes payable to the preferred shareholders. Each share of Series A preferred
stock has a voting right based upon the number of shares of common stock into
which the Series A preferred stock would then be convertible, in addition to
certain demand and piggyback registration rights.
During 1996, GlobalTel incurred $58,088 in connection with its issuance of
Series A convertible preferred stock. These costs were capitalized as other
long-term assets in the accompanying December 31, 1996 consolidated balance
sheet and were subsequently reclassified as a charge to equity in connection
with GlobalTel's private placement of Series A convertible preferred stock.
On May 29, 1998, the Board of Directors ("the Board") approved a conversion
agreement whereby GlobalTel's Series A preferred stock would be converted into
common stock prior to the Merger at a conversion ratio of .727 preferred
shares exchanged for one share of common stock. The conversion agreement was
approved by the preferred shareholders on June 24, 1998.
Common Stock
During 1995, GlobalTel executed a stock purchase agreement with certain
common shareholders to buy back 262,573 shares of GlobalTel's common stock at
a price of $5.50 per share. GlobalTel paid $200,000 in cash and issued
$1,244,153 in promissory notes bearing interest at 8% to finance the
repurchase. These promissory notes were paid in full as of December 31, 1996.
During 1997, several bridge loan holders accepted an offer from GlobalTel to
convert their bridge loans in the amount of $2,835,208, and related unpaid
interest of $327,218 into 574,987 shares of common stock at a value equal to
$5.50 per share. The net amount of bridge loans converted to common stock
included a charge of approximately $28,000 relating to the unamortized bridge
loan issue costs that were simultaneously written off.
During September 1997, GlobalTel issued 24,242 shares of common stock with a
value of $133,333 to a former employee in satisfaction of GlobalTel's
obligations under the employee's severance agreement. The value of the common
stock issued was charged to compensation expense in the accompanying
consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997.
In November 1997, the Board approved a reverse common stock split and
increased the authorized number of common shares from 20 million to 50
million. The ratio of the reverse common stock split is 1:5. All share and per
share amounts have been retroactively adjusted in these consolidated financial
statements to reflect the reverse common stock split.
During 1997, an aggregate of $207,705 in trade payables due to certain
vendors were converted into 37,765 shares of common stock. Also during 1997,
GlobalTel issued 14,000 shares of common stock to certain Board members and
others in recognition of past services rendered to GlobalTel. GlobalTel
recognized consulting expense of $77,000 in connection with these stock
issuances.
During the first quarter of 1998, 18,000 shares of common stock were issued
upon the exercise of common stock warrants at an exercise price of $0.05 per
share.
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
Equity-Based Compensation
During 1996, GlobalTel approved the 1996 Stock Option Plan ("the Plan")
which provides for the granting of qualified and nonqualified stock options.
GlobalTel has reserved 520,000 shares of common stock for granting of stock
options under the Plan. During February 1998, GlobalTel's shareholders
approved an amendment to the Plan to increase the shares available for grants
to 700,000 shares of common stock. GlobalTel's Board has the authority to
determine all matters relating to options to be granted under the Plan,
including the selection of individuals to be granted options, the number of
shares to be subject to each option, the exercise price and the term and
vesting period, if any.
The following table summarizes activity related to stock options granted to
certain executives and employees of GlobalTel:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXERCISE
NUMBER OF PRICE PER
SHARES SHARE
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994........................... -- $ --
Grants............................................... 73,100 5.50
Exercised............................................ -- --
Canceled............................................. -- --
-------
Balance at December 31, 1995........................... 73,100 5.50
Grants............................................... 128,926 5.50
Exercised............................................ -- --
Canceled............................................. (30,000) 5.50
-------
Balance at December 31, 1996........................... 172,026 5.50
Grants............................................... 143,600 5.50
Exercised............................................ -- --
Canceled............................................. (97,200) 5.50
-------
Balance at December 31, 1997........................... 218,426 5.50
Grants............................................... 276,583 5.50
Exercised............................................ -- --
Canceled............................................. (2,933) 5.50
-------
Balance at June 30, 1998............................... 492,076 $5.50
=======
</TABLE>
There were 63,609, 162,546 and 631,180 options exercisable as of December
31, 1996, 1997 and June 30, 1998 respectively. The outstanding options at June
30, 1998 have a weighted average remaining contractual life of 8.7 years. As
of June 30, 1998, there were 207,924 shares available for future option
grants.
Pro forma information regarding results of operations and loss per share is
required by SFAS 123 for awards granted after December 31, 1994 as if
GlobalTel had accounted for its stock-based awards to employees under a
valuation method permitted by SFAS 123. The value of GlobalTel's stock-based
awards to employees in 1996 and 1997 was estimated using the minimum value
method, which does not consider stock price volatility. Had compensation cost
for the Plan been determined consistent with SFAS 123, GlobalTel's net loss
for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 would have been increased
to $1,748,144, $5,918,197 and $7,930,158, respectively. Also under SFAS 123,
GlobalTel's basic loss per share would have been increased to $2.78, $5.93 and
$6.53, respectively. Pro forma information has not been calculated for interim
unaudited periods.
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
The weighted average fair value per option of GlobalTel's stock-based awards
granted to employees was $1.05, $0.91 and $0.90 for the years ended December
31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively, and was estimated assuming no expected
dividends and the following weighted average assumptions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1995 1996 1997
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Risk-free interest rate............................ 5.4% 6.2% 6.1%
Expected life...................................... 4 years 3 years 3 years
</TABLE>
Common Stock Warrants
The following table summarizes activity related to warrants granted to
purchase GlobalTel's common stock (1995 activity was not significant):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX-MONTH PERIOD
YEAR ENDED 1996 YEAR ENDED 1997 ENDED 1998
---------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
OF EXERCISE PRICE OF EXERCISE PRICE OF EXERCISE PRICE
SHARES PER SHARE SHARES PER SHARE SHARES PER SHARE
------- -------------- ------- -------------- ------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance....... 23,907 $0.00 158,617 $0.00-$5.50 640,342 $0.05-$5.50
Grants in connection
with certain bridge
loan issuances......... 78,910 5.50 209,489 3.50-5.50 11,000 5.50
Grants to consultants... 55,800 5.50 80,715 0.05-5.50 23,470 0.05-5.50
Deferred salaries
converted to warrants.. -- -- 215,428 0.05 -- --
Exercise of warrants.... -- -- (23,907) 0.00 (18,000) 0.05
------- ------- -------
Ending balance.......... 158,617 0.00-5.50 640,342 0.05-5.50 656,812 0.05-5.50
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
In connection with the bridge loans issued by GlobalTel, warrants to
purchase 78,910, 209,489 and 11,000 shares of GlobalTel's common stock were
issued in 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. These warrants generally provide
for increases in the number of shares of common stock issuable if GlobalTel
has not closed a major financing transaction within specified periods. All of
these warrants were exercisable immediately upon issuance. GlobalTel estimated
the value of these warrants to be $41,555, $197,584 and $6,500 in 1996, 1997
and 1998 respectively.
GlobalTel also issued warrants to various individuals in consideration for
consulting and other services received. With respect to the 1996 warrants,
30,000 vest upon the earlier of two years or the filing of a registration
statement in connection with a public offering. The remaining 25,800 warrants
were exercisable immediately upon issuance. The 1997 and 1998 warrants were
also immediately exercisable upon issuance. The fair market value of the 1996
warrants when issued were not considered to be material. GlobalTel recognized
consulting expense of $187,993 and $99,948 with respect to the 1997 and 1998
grants, respectively.
During 1997, certain former and current employees accepted common stock
warrants in lieu of salaries owed to them. Accordingly, deferred salaries of
$1,184,856 were converted into warrants to purchase 215,428 shares of common
stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per share. These warrants were
immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
During 1997, the Board amended certain common stock warrant agreements
whereby certain warrant holders could exercise their warrants at a price of
$3.50 per share in a cashless conversion to common stock rather than at the
original exercise price of $5.50 per share upon GlobalTel successfully
completing an IPO by
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GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
April 30, 1998, at which time the amendments expired. Warrant holders
representing 264,760 shares of common stock had indicated their intention to
exercise their warrants under these amended terms. As a result of the
amendment to these warrant agreements, GlobalTel recognized $529,521 of
additional debt discount, of which $296,985 and $232,536 resulted in
additional interest expense in 1997 and for the period ended June 30, 1998,
respectively.
4. INCOME TAXES
Significant components of GlobalTel's deferred tax assets and liabilities
(which have not been calculated for interim unaudited periods) are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------
1996 1997
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward................ $ 1,422,000 $ 3,330,000
Start-up costs................................. 813,000 1,618,000
Deferred compensation.......................... 227,000 152,000
Other deferred tax assets...................... 146,000 137,000
Valuation allowance............................ (2,528,000) (5,175,000)
----------- -----------
Total deferred tax assets.................... 80,000 62,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation of furniture and equipment........ (24,000) (9,000)
Amortization of other long-term assets......... (56,000) (53,000)
----------- -----------
Net deferred taxes........................... $ -- $ --
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
GlobalTel's net operating loss carryforward of approximately $9,794,000 as
of December 31, 1997 is subject to limitations and expires in 2012. GlobalTel
has determined that its deferred tax assets do not satisfy the recognition
criteria set forth under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes." Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been recorded against
the applicable deferred tax assets. Therefore, no tax benefits have been
recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The
valuation allowance increased by $538,000, $1,990,000 and $2,647,000 during
1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
The difference between the statutory tax rate of approximately 34% and the
tax benefit of zero recorded by GlobalTel is primarily due to GlobalTel's full
valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets.
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
5. BRIDGE LOANS
To fund operations and capital expenditures, GlobalTel obtained bridge loans
from certain investors, some of whom are shareholders or management of
GlobalTel. All bridge loans bear interest at 10% annually (unless indicated
otherwise) and in certain cases increase to 12% to 18% if the loans are past
due. In addition, stock warrants were granted to certain of these investors as
discussed in Note 3. Bridge loans outstanding were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1998
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Payable to shareholders and management:
Maturing through March 1996, due upon demand
after maturity date........................ $ 210,000 $ -- $ --
Maturing through January 1999, or upon
closing of an IPO, whichever is earlier.... 1,105,000 530,000 530,000
Maturing March 1999, payable in full or
convertible at the option of the holder to
common stock upon closing of additional
equity financing at the price per share
paid by investors in the equity financing.. -- 150,000 150,000
Maturing December 1999 or, upon closing of
an IPO, $1 million plus accrued interest
will be payable out of the proceeds of an
IPO and $1 million plus accrued interest
will be converted to common stock at a
price of $3.85 per share................... -- 2,000,000 2,000,000
Principal and accrued interest converted to
common stock in 1997....................... 500,000 -- --
Payable to CSI, interest at 20%, due May
1999......................................... -- -- 500,000
Payable to third parties:
Maturing through March 1996, due upon demand
after maturity date........................ 55,000 -- --
Due upon demand............................. 150,000 -- --
Maturing through January 1999, or upon
closing of an IPO, whichever is earlier
($25,000 in default as of January 15,
1998)...................................... 1,202,500 45,000 45,000
Maturing June 1998 (in default as of June 5,
1998), convertible in whole or in part at
the option of the holder to: (i) common
stock upon closing of additional equity
financing over $15 million, at the price
per share paid by investors in the equity
financing or, (ii) at a conversion price to
common stock of the ratio of 1.5 times
annualized revenue over the number of
common shares outstanding.................. 900,000 1,070,000 1,070,000
Maturing March 1999, payable in full or
convertible at the option of the holder to
common stock upon closing of additional
equity financing at the price per share
paid by investors in the equity financing.. -- 400,000 400,000
Maturing January 1999, or upon closing of an
IPO, whichever is earlier.................. -- 2,840,800 2,956,500
---------- ---------- ----------
Total bridge loans............................ 4,122,500 7,035,800 7,651,500
Less:
Current portion (see Note 6)................ 1,840,000 1,995,000 5,586,534
Debt discount............................... -- 1,208,511 64,966
---------- ---------- ----------
Long-term bridge loans........................ $2,282,500 $3,832,289 $2,000,000
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
During November and December 1997, GlobalTel obtained additional bridge note
financing of $2,865,800, $25,000 of which was from a related party. During the
first quarter of 1998, an additional $115,700 was raised. These notes bear
interest at an annual rate of 10% and are due in full at the earlier of the
closing of an IPO or
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
January 1999. In addition, following the closing of an IPO, each holder of
these notes will receive shares of common stock equal to the initial principal
amount of the note divided by the IPO price per share. This obligation to
issue stock was valued at $1,008,109 and is included as a component of
shareholders' deficit in the accompanying December 31, 1997 consolidated
balance sheet. The offsetting charge was recorded as debt discount and was
fully amortized at June 30, 1998. As of December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998,
GlobalTel had recognized $146,838 and $861,271, respectively, of additional
interest expense from amortization of the debt discount. As of July 1, 1998,
these bridge note holders had the right to receive warrants to purchase shares
of common stock in lieu of the GlobalTel common stock issuable on closing of
an IPO equal to the initial principal amount of the note divided by $5.50. The
warrants associated with these bridge loans have an exercise price of $5.50
per share. Closing costs incurred associated with these notes included
approximately $280,000 in cash, 23,165 shares of common stock at $5.50 per
share, and warrants to purchase 92,900 and 37,325 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of 120% and 140% of the IPO price, respectively. The value of
these warrants was immaterial. The total amount of this consideration was
recorded as bridge loan issue costs to be amortized over the life of the loan.
GlobalTel's legal counsel has advised management that the CSI Offering would
not qualify as "an IPO" as described above.
During May 1998, CSI had loaned GlobalTel $500,000 at 20% interest to be
repaid by May 1999, for which CSI obtained a security interest in certain
assets of GlobalTel. In addition, CSI obtained a personal guaranty of the loan
by GlobalTel's chief executive officer (CEO). In return, GlobalTel's CEO
received a second position security interest behind CSI in certain assets of
GlobalTel, as well as a guarantor's fee equal to 10% of the amount loaned by
CSI to GlobalTel, which was paid in cash out of the proceeds loaned to
GlobalTel.
6. SECURITIES SUBJECT TO RESCISSION
GlobalTel believes that certain of its outstanding shares of common stock
("Rescission Stock") and bridge loans and warrants to purchase shares of
common stock (collectively, the "Rescission Securities") may have been issued
in violation of certain state securities laws. As a result, in June 1998,
GlobalTel executed an offer to rescind such prior sales by offering to
repurchase the Rescission Securities (the "Rescission Offer") at the price
originally paid plus interest at the annual statutory rate of eight percent
from the date of purchase to the expiration of the Rescission Offer. However,
completion of the Rescission Offer is conditioned upon the successful
completion of the proposed Merger and CSI Offering. Accordingly, if such
conditions are not satisfied, the Rescission Offer will by its terms terminate
without any future obligation to the GlobalTel. Due to the nature of the
Rescission Offer, the shares of common stock and bridge loans making up the
Rescission Securities have been classified as common stock subject to
rescission and current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 1998, there were 496,466
shares of common stock, $805,000 in aggregate principal amounts of bridge
loans and warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 52,000 shares of
common stock identified for possible rescission.
On July 20, 1998, GlobalTel completed the Rescission Offer. As a result,
security holders representing approximately $817,000 including statutory
interest of Rescission Securities indicated their acceptance of the Rescission
Offer. However, payment for the Rescission Securities tendered pursuant to the
Rescission Offer is conditioned upon completion of the CSI Offering and the
Merger. A portion of the net proceeds of the CSI Offering will be used to fund
these payments pursuant to the repurchase of the Rescission Securities. There
can be no assurance that the proposed Merger and CSI Offering will be
successfully completed. The consolidated financial statements do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the Rescission Offer.
Furthermore, notwithstanding the Rescission Offer, there can be no assurance
that GlobalTel will not be subject to penalties or fines relating to past
issuances or that other holders of securities from GlobalTel will not assert
or prevail in claims against GlobalTel for rescission or damages under state
or federal securities laws. Because of
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
the contingent nature of this liability, the potential interest liability with
respect to respect to Rescission Stock has not been accrued in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements, but will be recorded as an
expense and a liability if and when the Merger and CSI Offering are completed.
The statutory rate of interest with respect to the bridge loans covered by the
Rescission Offer is less than the interest that has already been accrued by
GlobalTel under the original terms of the bridge loans.
7. ACQUISITIONS AND MERGER
Ratsten International Telecommunications, Inc.
On October 18, 1995, GFP purchased 50% of the outstanding common stock of
Ratsten for $100,000 and the other 50% for 108,791 shares of GFP's common
stock in a business acquisition accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, the purpose of which was to acquire certain licensing rights held
by Ratsten. Prior to the Ratsten acquisition, GFP had issued 108,000 shares of
common stock to its founders. In total, GFP's common stock issued was valued
at approximately $91,600. Of the total purchase price, including the
obligation to issue shares described below, $177,368 was assigned to the
license agreement, with the remainder assigned to certain assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. No goodwill was recognized from the purchase. The sellers
of Ratsten made certain warranties to GlobalTel, primarily that the license
agreement was valid and fully transferable to GFP after the purchase.
The acquisition agreement included an obligation for the issuance of an
additional 60,000 shares of GlobalTel's common stock to the sellers of one-
half of Ratsten, contingent upon GlobalTel obtaining additional financing
(other than bridge funding) in excess of a certain amount. This contingent
obligation was valued at approximately $8,400 as of the date of the agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 1997, 30,000 of these shares had been
issued.
GFP
On December 29, 1995, pursuant to a share exchange agreement and statutory
share exchange, GlobalTel issued 216,791 of voting common stock on a one-for-
one basis for all of GFP's issued and outstanding common stock. GFP's only
significant asset was the license agreement which had been acquired from
Ratsten in anticipation of the share exchange agreement. GFP did not have any
material operations during the period from its inception through December 29,
1995.
Merger
On April 22, 1998, GlobalTel entered into a letter of intent with CSI
whereby CSI will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of GlobalTel
through the issuance of CSI's common stock in the Merger based on a conversion
formula to be determined. The Merger is contingent on successful completion of
the CSI Offering, which must gross at least $20 million of net proceeds. This
letter of intent was finalized on May 29, 1998 and was approved by the
GlobalTel shareholders on June 26, 1998.
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
GlobalTel has entered into noncancelable operating lease agreements
involving office space and equipment, certain telecommunications equipment and
licensing agreements with lease terms extending through 2006.
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<PAGE>
GLOBALTEL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 IS UNAUDITED)
Minimum lease payments are subject to change as provided for in the lease
agreements. GlobalTel's future minimum noncancelable lease payments as of
December 31, 1997, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDING
DECEMBER 31,
------------
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $ 577,958
1999........................................................ 329,259
2000........................................................ 276,931
2001........................................................ 61,181
2002........................................................ 60,482
Thereafter.................................................. 216,726
----------
$1,522,537
==========
</TABLE>
Lease expense for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 was
$125,413, $442,292, and $883,421, respectively, and was $334,325 and $393,839
for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
Employment Agreements
In March 1998, GlobalTel executed employment agreements with certain of its
officers which provide for annual salaries totalling approximately $630,000
and expire in 1999. GlobalTel also issued options pursuant to these agreements
to purchase 240,000 shares of common stock under the Plan at an exercise price
of $5.50 per share.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
CSI Offering
On July 21, 1998, CSI filed an amended registration statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission related to the CSI Offering.
Additional Financing
During July 1998, GlobalTel obtained an additional $100,000 of bridge
financing from CSI, due July 1999, at 20% interest under similar terms as the
May 1998 financing (see Note 5).
Bridge Loan Amendments
In July 1998, GlobalTel amended certain bridge loan and warrant agreements
such that approximately $1.3 million including accrued interest currently
maturing in January 1999 will convert to CSI stock upon closing of the CSI
Offering. Also, approximately $0.9 million of bridge loans currently due
January 1999 were extended to August 1999 and the related interest rate was
increased to 14% beginning July 18, 1998. In addition, the obligation to issue
common stock discussed in Note 5 was amended such that CSI shares rather than
GlobalTel shares of common stock will be issued upon completion of the CSI
Offering in an amount equal to the initial principal amount of the notes
divided by the CSI Offering price per share, subject to certain transfer
restrictions. With respect to the holders of $1.3 million in bridge loans
discussed above, the amount of CSI stock issued will be calculated at an 85%
discount of the CSI Offering price per share. These bridge loan and warrant
amendments are contingent upon successful completion of the CSI Offering,
which must be completed no later than December 31, 1998, after which the
amended terms will expire.
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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors
International Telephone Company
Meriden, Connecticut
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of International Telephone
Company (ITC) as of December 31, 1996 and October 31, 1997 and the related
statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity (capital deficiency)
and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1996 and
the ten months ended October 31, 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of ITC'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 enumerated above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of International Telephone
Company, at December 31, 1996 and October 31, 1997 and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
December 31, 1996 and the ten months ended October 31, 1997, in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note G[2], one of ITC's carriers has initiated litigation
against ITC for collection of approximately $1.1 million.
Richard A. Eisner & Company, llp
New York, New York
December 12, 1997
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<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER
31, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1998
----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes B[1]
and D)............................... $ 218,000 $ 848,000 $ 603,000
Accounts receivable (net of allowance
for doubtful accounts of $25,000,
$57,000 and $35,000)................. 1,250,000 1,045,000 1,322,000
Due from CSI (Note K)................. -- -- 227,000
Other current assets.................. 15,000 57,000 111,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Total current assets................ 1,483,000 1,950,000 2,263,000
Furniture and equipment (net of accumu-
lated depreciation of $130,000,
$87,000, and $163,000) (Notes B[4] and
C)..................................... 343,000 640,000 607,000
Security deposits....................... 130,000 130,000 130,000
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 1,956,000 $ 2,720,000 $ 3,000,000
=========== =========== ===========
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Loan payable (Note D)................. $ 66,000 $ 3,000 $ --
Accounts payable (Note G)............. 1,224,000 2,463,000 3,087,000
Accrued expenses...................... 142,000 67,000 27,000
Accrued commissions................... 165,000 145,000 154,000
Customer advances..................... 170,000 150,000 175,000
Due to shareholders................... -- 100,000 22,000
Deferred taxes........................ 6,000 -- --
Equipment lease obligations--current
portion (Note E)..................... 93,000 281,000 238,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities........... 1,866,000 3,209,000 3,703,000
Equipment lease obligations, less cur-
rent portion (Note E).................. 21,000 292,000 160,000
----------- ----------- -----------
1,887,000 3,501,000 3,863,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note G)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CAPITAL
DEFICIENCY)
Common stock--$.01 par value, 1,200
shares authorized, 1,200 shares issued
and outstanding........................ -- -- --
Additional paid-in capital.............. 1,000 1,000 1,000
Accumulated deficit..................... 68,000 (782,000) (864,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Total shareholders' equity (capital
deficiency)........................ 69,000 (781,000) (863,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 1,956,000 $ 2,720,000 $ 3,000,000
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED EIGHT MONTHS
---------------------- ENDED
TEN MONTHS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998
------------ ------------ ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue:
Telecommunication
services (Notes B[2]
and H)............... $8,197,000 $ 7,603,000 $ 8,054,000 $4,706,000 $4,919,000 $6,872,000
---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating expenses:
Cost of telecommunica-
tion services (Note
B[3])................ 5,407,000 5,070,000 6,790,000 3,891,000 3,738,000 5,259,000
Selling expenses (Note
B[3])................ 1,220,000 1,099,000 715,000 434,000 454,000 614,000
General and adminis-
trative expenses..... 870,000 1,022,000 1,205,000 716,000 691,000 981,000
Officers salaries..... 332,000 493,000 256,000 78,000 69,000 94,000
---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
7,829,000 7,684,000 8,966,000 5,119,000 4,952,000 6,948,000
---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) from oper-
ations before other in-
come (expense)......... 368,000 (81,000) (912,000) (413,000) (33,000) (76,000)
Other income (expense):
Miscellaneous......... -- 101,000 -- -- -- --
Consulting fee........ -- -- 113,000 -- -- --
Loss on sale of equip-
ment................. -- -- (22,000) (22,000) -- --
Interest income....... 8,000 12,000 28,000 12,000 23,000 31,000
Interest expense...... (11,000) (21,000) (57,000) (29,000) (25,000) (37,000)
---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before
income tax provision... 365,000 11,000 (850,000) (452,000) (35,000) (82,000)
Income tax provision
(Note F)............... 21,000 4,000 -- -- -- --
---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss)....... $ 344,000 $ 7,000 $ (850,000) $ (452,000) $ (35,000) $ (82,000)
========== =========== =========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
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<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CAPITAL DEFICIENCY)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
1,200 SHARES
AUTHORIZED
---------------- RETAINED SHAREHOLDERS'
NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL EARNINGS EQUITY
SHARES PAID-IN (ACCUMULATED (CAPITAL
ISSUED AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT) DEFICIENCY)
--------- ------ ---------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance--January 1,
1995................... 1,200 $ -- $1,000 $(283,000) $(282,000)
Net income for the year
ended December 31,
1995................... -- -- -- 344,000 344,000
----- ----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance--December 31,
1995................... 1,200 -- 1,000 61,000 62,000
Net income for the year
ended December 31,
1996................... -- -- -- 7,000 7,000
----- ----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance--December 31,
1996................... 1,200 -- 1,000 68,000 69,000
Net loss for the ten
months ended October
31, 1997............... -- -- -- (850,000) (850,000)
----- ----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance--October 31,
1997................... 1,200 -- 1,000 (782,000) (781,000)
Net loss for the eight
months ended June 30,
1998 (unaudited)....... -- -- -- (82,000) (82,000)
----- ----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance--June 30, 1998
(unaudited)............ 1,200 $ -- $1,000 $(864,000) $(863,000)
===== ===== ====== ========= =========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
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<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EIGHT
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, SIX MONTHS ENDED MONTHS
------------------------ -------------------- ENDED
TEN MONTHS
ENDED
OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -------- --------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)..... $ 344,000 $ 7,000 $ (850,000) $ (452,000) $(35,000) $(82,000)
Adjustments to recon-
cile net income
(loss) to net cash
provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation......... 53,000 69,000 73,000 44,000 59,000 79,000
Provision for doubt-
ful accounts........ 195,000 43,000 25,000 25,000 -- 10,000
Loss on sale of
equipment........... -- -- 22,000 22,000 -- --
Deferred taxes....... 4,000 2,000 (6,000) -- -- --
Changes in:
Accounts receiv-
able............... (1,206,000) (33,000) 180,000 63,000 (56,000) (287,000)
Other assets........ 13,000 1,000 (42,000) (29,000) 10,000 (54,000)
Security deposits... (107,000) -- -- -- -- --
Customer advance
payments........... 129,000 38,000 (20,000) (20,000) -- 25,000
Commissions pay-
able............... 140,000 (24,000) (20,000) (15,000) (24,000) 9,000
Accrued expenses.... 50,000 91,000 (74,000) (140,000) 19,000 (47,000)
Accounts payable.... 901,000 108,000 1,239,000 792,000 461,000 631,000
Income taxes pay-
able............... 17,000 (16,000) (1,000) -- -- --
Due to/from CSI..... -- -- -- (3,000) (487,000) (227,000)
Due to Sharehold-
ers................ -- -- 100,000 118,000 (59,000) (78,000)
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
Net cash provided
by (used in)
operating activi-
ties............. 533,000 286,000 626,000 405,000 (112,000) (21,000)
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of furniture
and equipment........ (152,000) (29,000) (17,000) (15,000) (37,000) (46,000)
Proceeds from sale of
equipment............ -- -- 259,000 259,000 -- --
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
Net cash provided
by (used in)
investing activi-
ties............. (152,000) (29,000) 242,000 244,000 (37,000) (46,000)
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from (repay-
ments of) loan pay-
able................. -- 66,000 (63,000) 155,000 (3,000) (3,000)
Payments under capital
leases............... (41,000) (112,000) (175,000) (88,000) (150,000) (175,000)
Repayment of loan from
shareholder.......... (180,000) -- -- -- -- --
Repayment of note pay-
able................. (70,000) (140,000) -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
Net cash provided
by (used in)
financing activi-
ties............. (291,000) (186,000) (238,000) 67,000 (153,000) (178,000)
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS............ 90,000 71,000 630,000 716,000 (302,000) (245,000)
Cash and cash equiva-
lents--beginning of pe-
riod................... 57,000 147,000 218,000 218,000 905,000 848,000
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS--END OF
PERIOD................. $ 147,000 $ 218,000 $ 848,000 $ 934,000 $603,000 $603,000
=========== =========== ========== ========== ======== ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the
period for:
Interest............ $ 11,000 $ 21,000 $ 57,000 $ 29,000 $ 25,000 $ 37,000
Income taxes........ -- 26,000 -- -- -- --
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
OF NONCASH FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Equipment acquired under
capital lease obliga-
tions (Note E)......... 267,000 -- 634,000 634,000 -- --
Note payable issued as
full settlement of
telecommunication costs
previously incurred.... 246,000 -- -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
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<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED WITH RESPECT TO DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1998)
NOTE A--ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
International Telephone Company ( "ITC") was organized in the State of
Delaware on March 3, 1993. ITC operates an international telecommunications
system offering long distance telephone service to corporations and
individuals located outside the United States.
ITC incurred a loss of $850,000 during the ten months ended October 31,
1997, including a $1.1 million claim against ITC by a carrier for usage
charges that ITC is disputing (see Note G[2]). ITC intends to vigorously
defend such claim and is attempting to settle with the carrier. If ITC is not
successful in its defense or in reaching a settlement, ITC believes that by
reducing its administrative expenses, including officers' compensation, the
cash flow from operations will be sufficient for ITC to pay such claim and to
operate as a going concern. In addition, ITC believes that it will be able to
obtain financing, if necessary.
NOTE B--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(1) Cash equivalents:
ITC considers money-market funds to be cash equivalents.
(2) Revenue recognition:
Telecommunication revenue is recognized at the time services are provided.
(3) Cost of telecommunication revenue and selling expenses:
Cost of telecommunication services are recorded as incurred and consist
principally of charges from carriers for long distance services. Selling
expenses includes commissions to agents, which are recorded net of chargebacks
for amounts deemed uncollectible in the period the related services were
provided.
(4) Depreciable assets:
Depreciable assets, consisting principally of telecommunication related
equipment such as switches and computer equipment, are stated at cost.
Equipment acquired under capital leases is stated at the present value of the
future minimum lease payments.
Depreciation is provided for using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets which range from five to seven years.
Equipment under capital leases is depreciated over the estimated useful life
of the equipment, which is generally longer than the terms of the leases since
the leases generally contain bargain purchase options which ITC intends to
exercise.
(5) Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED WITH RESPECT TO DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1998)
(6) Deferred income taxes:
ITC provides for income taxes using the asset and liability method under
which deferred income taxes are recognized for the estimated future tax
consequences attributable to net operating loss carryforwards and temporary
differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial and tax
reporting purposes. Such differences relate primarily to depreciation and
equipment acquired under capital leases.
(7) Interim Financial Statements:
In the opinion of management, the unaudited balance sheet as of June 30,
1998, and the unaudited statements of operations, changes in shareholders'
equity (capital deficiency) and cash flows for the six-month periods ended
June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1998, and for the eight-month period ended June 30,
1998 reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein. The results of
operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for
the full year.
NOTE C--FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997 1998
------------ ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Telecommunications equipment................ $398,000 $634,000 $634,000
Furniture and fixtures...................... 6,000 6,000 8,000
Office equipment............................ 69,000 87,000 128,000
-------- -------- --------
473,000 727,000 770,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortiza-
tion....................................... 130,000 87,000 163,000
-------- -------- --------
$343,000 $640,000 $607,000
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
NOTE D--LOAN PAYABLE
ITC has a $250,000 line of credit, which expires on September 30, 1998, with
a financial institution. At October 31, 1997 the balance due under this line
of credit was $3,000, which is collateralized by the assets of ITC, including
cash on deposit with such institution. At June 30, 1998 this balance was paid.
Amounts due under the line of credit bear interest at prime plus 1.5%.
NOTE E--CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
ITC leases equipment under agreements with original terms of thirty-six
months, which are accounted for as capital leases. During the ten months ended
October 31, 1997, ITC acquired telecommunications equipment with a cost of
$634,000 under a capital lease. Simultaneously, ITC exchanged
telecommunications equipment with a book value of $281,000 and received
proceeds of $259,000, resulting in a loss on the exchange of $22,000. The net
book value of equipment held under capital lease was $196,000, $609,000 and
$522,000, respectively, at December 31, 1996, October 31, 1997 and June 30,
1998.
Future annual lease payments at October 31, 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998............................................................... $288,000
1999............................................................... 247,000
2000............................................................... 111,000
--------
646,000
Less amounts representing interest................................. 73,000
--------
Present value of future lease payments at October 31, 1997......... 573,000
Less amounts due within one year................................... 281,000
--------
Amounts due after one year......................................... $292,000
========
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED WITH RESPECT TO DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1998)
NOTE F--INCOME TAXES
The provision for federal and state income taxes is comprised of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
--------------
1995 1996
------- ------
<S> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal........................................................ $11,000 $1,000
State.......................................................... 6,000 --
------- ------
17,000 1,000
------- ------
Deferred:
Federal........................................................ 3,000 2,000
State.......................................................... 1,000 1,000
------- ------
4,000 3,000
------- ------
$21,000 $4,000
======= ======
</TABLE>
At October 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998, ITC has a net operating loss
carryforward of approximately $1,000,000 and $1,100,000, respectively,
resulting principally from its loss for income tax purposes for the ten months
ended October 31, 1997. As a result, ITC has a deferred tax asset of
approximately $400,000 at October 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998. ITC has provided
a valuation allowance, which increased by approximately $300,000 and during
the ten months ended October 31, 1997, against the entire deferred tax asset.
Accordingly, there is no provision for or benefit from federal and state
income taxes for the ten months ended October 31, 1997 and the six and eight-
month periods ended June 30, 1998.
The deferred tax liability of approximately $100,000 at October 31, 1997 and
June 30, 1998, respectively, represents the anticipated future tax
consequences attributable to temporary differences between the basis of assets
and liabilities for financial and tax reporting purposes. Such differences
relate to depreciation and the acquisition of equipment under a capital lease.
The difference between the tax provision (benefit) and the amount that would
be computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before
taxes is attributable to the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TEN MONTHS SIX MONTHS ENDED EIGHT MONTHS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ------------------- ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998
------------ ------------ ----------- --------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal income tax pro-
vision (benefit) at
statutory rate......... $ 124,000 $ 3,000 $(289,000) $(154,000) $(12,000) $(28,000)
Provision (benefit) for
state income
taxes--net of U.S. fed-
eral taxes............. 4,000 1,000 (34,000) (18,000) (2,000) (3,000)
Valuation allowance..... (107,000) -- 323,000 172,000 14,000 31,000
--------- -------- --------- --------- -------- --------
$ 21,000 $ 4,000 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========= ========= ======== ========
</TABLE>
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INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED WITH RESPECT TO DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1998)
NOTE G--COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS
[1] Operating leases:
ITC is subject to operating leases for its office space in Florida and
Connecticut, which include escalation clauses for increases in real estate
taxes and certain operating expenses. Rent expense for the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1996, for the ten months ended October 31, 1997, and the
six months and eight months ended June 30, 1998 totaled $51,000, $69,000,
$73,000, $38,000 and $48,000, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments at October 31, 1997 are as follows:
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YEAR ENDING
OCTOBER 31,
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<S> <C>
1998................................................................. $50,000
1999................................................................. 26,000
2000................................................................. 21,000
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$97,000
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In March 1998 the Company entered into an amendment of its Florida lease,
which provides for additional space, an increase in rent of approximately
$22,000 per year and an extension of the lease term from August 1998 to July
2001.
[2] Carrier payables:
Pursuant to an agreement, ITC was committed to purchase transmission
capacity from a certain carrier. ITC has requested credits from the carrier
for minimum usage charges and losses incurred in connection with the
unavailability of sufficient capacity. As a result a significant balance due
to the carrier became past due. The carrier has initiated litigation against
ITC for collection of approximately $1.1 million, which is included in
accounts payable at October 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998. ITC intends to
vigorously defend its position and will continue to try to reach a settlement
with the carrier.
In May 1997, a carrier agreed to issue a credit for $210,000 in connection
with the settlement of charges disputed by ITC and ITC agreed to pay the
outstanding balance by December 1, 1997. The carrier subsequently presented an
invoice to ITC which did not reflect such credit and ITC believes that such
statement does not acknowledge a $100,000 payment made in January 1997. As a
result, ITC has not made the scheduled payments and accounts payable at
October 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 includes $400,000 due to this carrier.
[3] Concentration of carriers:
ITC purchases transmissions capacity from a limited number of domestic
telephone carriers. ITC purchased 75% of such capacity from 3 telephone
carriers, 85% of such capacity from 3 carriers and 83% of such capacity from 4
carriers during the year ended December 31, 1996, the ten months ended October
31, 1997 and the eight months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, not including
utilization of CSI's capacity (see note K).
[4] Concentration of agents:
During the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, the ten months ended
October 31, 1997 and the eight months ended June 30, 1998, 3 agents were
responsible for 65%, 3 agents were responsible for 66%, 3 agents were
responsible for 53%, and 5 agents were responsible for 83%, of ITC's
telecommunications revenue, respectively.
[5] Other:
In August 1998, the Company received correspondence from a former consultant
claiming up to a 2 1/2 percent ownership interest in the Company. The Company
believes that it has received a valid release and that the consultant's claim
has no merit.
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INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED WITH RESPECT TO DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE PERIODS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1998)
NOTE H--TELECOMMUNICATION REVENUE:
The information below summarizes telecommunication revenue by geographic
area:
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TEN MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe....................... $ 3,429,000 $ 2,742,000 $2,416,000 $1,461,000
Africa....................... 2,525,000 2,508,000 2,511,000 2,142,000
Middle East.................. 1,403,000 1,095,000 1,593,000 1,838,000
Latin America................ 614,000 626,000 1,110,000 1,086,000
Asia......................... 88,000 529,000 74,000 17,000
Other........................ 138,000 103,000 350,000 328,000
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$ 8,197,000 $ 7,603,000 $8,054,000 $6,872,000
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NOTE I--OTHER INCOME
During the year ended December 31, 1996, ITC recognized $100,000 of income
from a nonrefundable deposit received in connection with a potential
transaction which did not close by the agreed upon date.
During the ten months ended October 31, 1997, ITC recognized $113,000 of
consulting fees in connection with assisting another telecommunications
company in settling its charges with a carrier.
NOTE J--REGULATORY MATTERS
In June 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") granted the
ITC's Application for Authority under Section 214 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. Pursuant to such action, ITC is authorized to resell the
public switched telecommunications services of other U.S. carriers.
ITC is subject to regulation in other countries in which it does business.
ITC believes that an adverse determination as to the permissibility of the
ITC's services under the laws and regulations of any such country would not
have a material adverse long-term effect on its business.
NOTE K--PROPOSED SALE OF ITC
ITC and its stockholders have signed an agreement relating to the purchase
by Communications Systems International, Inc. ("CSI"), another
telecommunications company, of all of the outstanding shares of common stock
of ITC, pursuant to certain conditions. Through June 30, 1998, ITC's
stockholders received $325,000 from CSI in connection with such anticipated
sale. ITC and CSI utilize each others' transmission capacity. Cost of
telecommunication services for the six months and eight months ended June 30,
1998 includes approximately $302,000 and $417,000, respectively, of
telecommunications charges incurred by ITC through CSI's lines.
Telecommunications charges incurred by CSI through ITC's lines for the same
periods of approximately $469,000 and $512,000 have not been recorded as
either revenues or expense. There were no such telecommunications charges
during the year ended December 31, 1996 or the ten months ended October 31,
1997.
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[Inside back cover containing a map of the world with the phrases,
"International Long Distance," "Calling Cards," "Enhanced Voice Services,"
"Voice Mail," "Conference Calling," "Global Fax Messaging" and "Business
Internet Services." Above the map is the name, "CS International."]
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NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE HEREBY TO
GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THE PRO-
SPECTUS, AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE
RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CSI OR THE UNDERWRITERS. THIS PRO-
SPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO
BUY ANY SECURITY OTHER THAN THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY, NOR DOES IT CONSTI-
TUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY OF THE SECURI-
TIES OFFERED HEREBY TO ANY PERSON IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT IS UNLAWFUL
TO MAKE SUCH AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS
NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE ANY IMPLICA-
TION THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY DATE SUBSE-
QUENT TO THE DATE HEREOF.
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Summary.................................................................. 3
Risk Factors............................................................. 8
The Acquisitions......................................................... 24
Use of Proceeds.......................................................... 26
Dividend Policy.......................................................... 28
Price Range of Common Stock.............................................. 29
Dilution................................................................. 30
Capitalization........................................................... 31
Selected Financial Data.................................................. 32
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations........................................................... 34
Business................................................................. 58
Management............................................................... 76
Principal and Selling Shareholders....................................... 83
Certain Transactions..................................................... 86
Description of Securities................................................ 91
Rescission Offer......................................................... 94
Shares Eligible for Future Sale.......................................... 95
Underwriting............................................................. 96
Legal Matters............................................................ 99
Experts.................................................................. 99
Reports to Securityholders .............................................. 100
Additional Information................................................... 100
Glossary of Terms........................................................ 101
Index to Financial Statements............................................ F-1
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UNTIL , 1998 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL DEALERS
EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE REGISTERED SECURITIES, WHETHER OR NOT PARTICI-
PATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. THIS IS
IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF DEALERS TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING
AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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3,100,000 SHARES
[LOGO OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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P R O S P E C T U S
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CRUTTENDEN ROTH
INCORPORATED
FERRIS, BAKER WATTS
INCORPORATED
JOHN G. KINNARD AND COMPANY,
INCORPORATED
KAUFMAN BROS., L.P.
, 1998
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+INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A +
+REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE +
+SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY +
+OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO A TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES +
+EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE +
+SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALES OF THESE +
+SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE +
+UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY SUCH +
+STATE. +
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST 21, 1998
PROSPECTUS
1,177,925 SHARES
[LOGO OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
COMMON STOCK
This Prospectus relates to the offer and sale by certain Securityholders
(collectively, the "Registered Securityholders") of a maximum of 1,177,925
shares of Common Stock of Communications Systems International, Inc. and shares
underlying warrants that were issued in private placements (collectively, the
"Registered Securityholders' Shares"). The Registered Securityholders' Shares
are not part of the concurrent underwritten offering and may not be offered or
sold for periods ranging from 180 days to two years from the date of this
Prospectus without the consent of Representatives. The Company will not receive
any proceeds from the sale of the Registered Securityholders' Shares. See
"Registered Securityholders and Plan of Distribution."
Prior to this Offering, the Common Stock was traded sporadically in limited
amounts on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol CSYG. On August 19, 1998,
the last reported closing high bid price of the Common Stock was $7.50 per
share, as adjusted for the proposed reverse stock split. The Company has
applied to have the Common Stock quoted on the Nasdaq National Market under the
symbol "CSGL". Upon listing on the Nasdaq National Market, the Company's Common
Stock will no longer be listed on the OTC Bulletin Board. See "Price Range of
Common Stock."
The distribution of shares of Common Stock offered hereby by the Registered
Securityholders may be effected in one or more transactions that may take place
on the over-the-counter market, including ordinary broker's transactions,
privately negotiated transactions or through sales to one or more dealers for
sale of such securities as principals, at market prices prevailing at the time
of sale, at prices relating to such prevailing market prices or at negotiated
prices. Usual and customary or specifically negotiated brokerage fees or
commissions may be paid by the Registered Securityholders.
THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY ARE SPECULATIVE AND INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK
AND IMMEDIATE SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION AND SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED BY INVESTORS WHO
CANNOT AFFORD THE LOSS OF THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING
ON PAGE 8.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE
COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The Registered Securityholders and intermediaries through whom such
securities are sold may be deemed "underwriters" within the meaning of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") with respect to the
securities offered, and any profits realized or commission received may be
deemed underwriting compensation.
On the date of this Prospectus, a registration statement including a
prospectus of even date filed under the Securities Act with respect to an
underwritten public offering by the Company and certain selling shareholders of
3,100,000 shares of Common Stock and up to an additional 465,000 shares of
Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any, was declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). The Company will receive
net proceeds of approximately $22.8 million from the sale of the shares of
Common Stock included in the underwritten public offering, and will receive
approximately $26.5 million in additional net proceeds if the over-allotment
option is exercised in full after payment of underwriting discounts and
commission and estimated expenses of the underwritten public offering. See
"Concurrent Offering."
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[ALTERNATE PAGE FOR REGISTERED SECURITYHOLDERS' PROSPECTUS]
THE OFFERING
Common Stock offered.............. 1,177,925 shares
Common Stock outstanding after
the offering..................... 5,540,929 shares (1)
Use of Proceeds................... The Combined Company will receive no
proceeds from the sale of the
Registered Securityholders' Shares.
Upon exercise of warrants underlying
certain Registered Security-holders'
Shares, the Company will receive the
applicable exercise price.
Risk Factors...................... The Common Stock offered hereby is
speculative and involves a high degree
of risk and immediate and substantial
dilution and should not be purchased
by investors, who cannot afford the
loss of their entire investment. See
"Risk Factors" and "Dilution."
Proposed Nasdaq National Market
symbol ..................... CSGL
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(1) Includes 3,100,000 shares of Common Stock to be issued in connection with
an underwritten public offering by the Combined Company and certain
selling shareholders and 126,222 shares of Common Stock (the "Bridge
Shares") to be issued in connection with the notes (the "Bridge Notes")
issued by CSI in December 1997 (the "December 1997 Financing") immediately
prior to the closing of this Offering based on an assumed offering price
of $9.00 per share of Common Stock in the Combined Company's underwritten
public offering, 581,643 shares of Common Stock issuable to GlobalTel
shareholders in connection with the GlobalTel Merger and 525,102 shares to
be issued in connection with certain promissory notes. Does not include
(i) up to 540,532 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding options, (ii) up to 980,659 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, (iii) an indeterminate number
of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of outstanding
promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000, which have
a conversion price per share equal to 90% of the average bid and ask price
of the Common Stock on the day before conversion, (iv) up to 310,000
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Representatives'
Warrants and, (v) up to 230,000 shares issuable in connection with the ITC
Acquisition (collectively referred to herein as "Additional Securities").
See "Management," "Description of Securities" and "Selling
Securityholders' and Plan of Distribution."
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CONCURRENT OFFERING
On the date of this Prospectus, a registration statement including a
prospectus of even date filed under the Securities Act with respect to an
underwritten public offering by the Combined Company and certain selling
shareholders of an aggregate of 3,100,000 shares of Common Stock and up to an
additional 465,000 shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any,
was declared effective by the Commission. The Combined Company will receive
net proceeds of approximately $22.8 million from the sale of the shares of
Common Stock included in the underwritten public offering, and will receive
approximately $26.5 million in additional net proceeds if the over-allotment
option is exercised in full after payment of underwriting discounts and
commissions and estimated expenses of the underwritten public offering.
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[ALTERNATE PAGE FOR REGISTERED SECURITYHOLDERS' PROSPECTUS]
REGISTERED SECURITYHOLDERS AND PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Up to 1,177,925 Registered Securityholders' Shares, comprised of
approximately 126,222 Bridge Shares, 372,953 shares of Common Stock and
678,750 Registered Securityholders' Warrant Shares, may be offered and sold
pursuant to this Prospectus by the Registered Securityholders. The Combined
Company has agreed to register the public offering of the Registered
Securityholders' Shares under the Securities Act concurrently with this
offering and to pay all expenses in connection therewith. The Registered
Securityholders' Shares have been included in the Registration Statement of
which this Prospectus forms a part. Except as set forth below, none of the
Registered Securityholders nor their affiliates has ever held any position or
office with the Combined Company or had any other material relationship with
the Combined Company. The Combined Company will not receive any of the
proceeds from the sale of the Registered Securityholders' Shares by the
Registered Securityholders. The following table sets forth certain information
with respect to the Registered Securityholders:
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<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF BENEFICIAL
REGISTERED OWNERSHIP OF
SECURITYHOLDERS' COMMON STOCK
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS SHARES OFFERED AFTER SALE (1)
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<S> <C> <C>
Lee E. Schlessman............................ 8,889(2) -0-
Swedbank Luxembourg S.A. .................... 17,778(2) -0-
Lee Schlessman, POA Sandra Garnett........... 4,444(2) -0-
Susan M. Duncan.............................. 4,444(2) -0-
Susan M. Duncan Irrevocable Gift Trust....... 4,444(2) -0-
The Schlessman Family Foundation............. 4,444(2) -0-
Lee Schlessman, POA Gary Schlessman.......... 4,444(2) -0-
Lee Schlessman, POA Cheryl Bennett........... 4,444(2) -0-
Cal J. Rickel & Amanda Mae Rickel............ 4,444(2) -0-
Arab Commerce Bank Ltd. ..................... 4,444(2) -0-
Dr. Thomas R. Phelps, M.D. .................. 4,000(2) -0-
Todd & Tom Rafalovich........................ 2,222(2) -0-
First Mortgage Income Trust.................. 4,444(2) -0-
Adams 1977 Family Trust...................... 2,222(2) -0-
Ted Rafalovich Living Trust.................. 2,222(2) -0-
Germaine Robineau O'Hare Trust............... 2,222(2) -0-
ProFutures Special Equities Fund, L.P........ 720,741(3)(4) -0-
Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. ........ 11,250(4) -0-
National Financial Services Group, Inc. ..... 3,750(4) 18,750
Richard Sullivan............................. 3,750(4) 3,750
Alan Blumenfeld.............................. 6,250(5) -0-
Michael Butler............................... 6,250(5) 16,666
Shahear Ebrahimian........................... 917(5) -0-
Steven Freifeld.............................. 4,167(5) -0-
Abraham B. Goldner........................... 2,083(5) -0-
Robert Klein................................. 8,333(5) -0-
Lawrence Leiberman........................... 2,083(5) -0-
Allan R. Lyons............................... 4,167(5) -0-
Albert Milstein.............................. 2,083(5) -0-
Bruce Pomper................................. 6,250(5) -0-
Mark Silverman............................... 6,250(5) -0-
Howard Silverman............................. 4,167(5) -0-
Carl E. Stoops............................... 2,875(5) -0-
Arnold L. Weiner............................. 7,417(5) -0-
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF BENEFICIAL
REGISTERED OWNERSHIP OF
SECURITYHOLDERS' COMMON STOCK
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS SHARES OFFERED AFTER SALE (1)
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<S> <C> <C>
Michael Weiss................................. 4,167(5) -0-
Steven Yavors................................. 2,083(5) -0-
Four M International, Inc. ................... 8,333(5) -0-
M. Sebastian Palacios, Marco A. Palacios and
Beatriz A. Palacios.......................... 1,667(5) -0-
Elsa Glorio, Marco A. Palacios and Beatriz
Palacios..................................... 1,042(5) -0-
Gonzalo Vila.................................. 1,250(5) -0-
Ian Creese.................................... 1,111(5) -0-
Donald B. Gasgarth............................ 2,778(5) -0-
Richard L. Gilbert............................ 2,778(5) -0-
Sloan Financial Group Inc..................... 2,361(5) -0-
Jeffrey K. Zwitter............................ 2,778(5) -0-
Cindy Dolgin.................................. 8,333(5) -0-
Ken Fellus.................................... 2,083(5) -0-
Abe Chu....................................... 4,167(5) -0-
Jeffery Levine................................ 2,083(5) -0-
Alan Gibstein................................. 2,500(5) -0-
Professional Edge Fund, L.L.C................. 6,250(5) -0-
Merca Corporation............................. 8,333(5) -0-
Bill Pergeson................................. 7,778(5) -0-
Michael John.................................. 2,778(5) -0-
Ron LeClair................................... 2,778(5) -0-
Tom Rooney.................................... 1,389(5) -0-
Gary & Rebecca Perrine........................ 2,778(5) -0-
Eastbrokers International, Inc. .............. 60,000(4) -0-
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(1) Assumes all of the Registered Securityholders' Shares are sold.
(2) Such shares may not be sold prior to six months after the date of this
Prospectus pursuant to an agreement with Cohig & Associates, Inc. and CSI.
(3) 74,074 of such shares may not be sold prior to one year after the date of
this Prospectus. 46,667 of such shares may not be sold prior to six months
after the date of this Prospectus pursuant to an agreement with CSI. The
remaining 600,000 shares may not be sold prior two years after the date of
this Prospectus.
(4) Includes Registered Securityholders' Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise
of the Selling Securityholders' Warrants.
(5) One-third of such shares may not be sold prior to 180, 270 and 360 days,
respectively, after the date of this Prospectus.
No Registered Securityholder other than Richard Sullivan ("Sullivan") and
National Financial Services Group, Inc. ("National") currently owns any shares
other than those being offered hereby. Accordingly, upon the sale of all the
Registered Securityholders' Shares registered concurrently herewith, no
Registered Securityholder other than Sullivan and National will own any of the
Combined Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock.
The Registered Securityholders' Shares may be offered and sold from time to
time as market conditions permit in the over-the-counter market, or otherwise,
at prices and terms then prevailing or at prices related to the then-current
market price, or in negotiated transactions. The Registered Securityholders'
Shares may be sold by one or more of the following methods, without
limitations: (a) a block trade in which a broker or dealer so engaged will
attempt to sell the Shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of
the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; (b) purchases by a
broker or dealer as principal and resale by such broker or dealer for
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its account pursuant to this Prospectus; (c) ordinary brokerage transactions
and transactions in which the broker solicits purchases; and (d) face-to-face
transactions between sellers and purchaser without a broker or dealer. In
effecting sales, brokers or dealers engaged by the Registered Securityholders
may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act in
connection with such sales. From time to time, one or more of the Registered
Securityholders named herein may pledge, hypothecate or grant a security
interest in some or all of the Registered Securityholders' Shares, owned by
them, and the pledgees, secured parties or persons to whom such securities
have been hypothecated shall, upon foreclosure in the event of default, be
deemed to be Registered Securityholders for purposes hereof.
If any of the following occurs: (a) the securities are sold at a fixed price
or by option at a price other than the prevailing market price, (b) the
securities are sold in block transactions and the purchaser takes the
securities with an intent to resell, or (c) the compensation paid to broker-
dealers is other than usual and customary discounts, this Prospectus must be
amended to include additional disclosure relating to such price, arrangements
and compensation terms before offers and sales of the Registered
Securityholders' Shares may be made.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following table sets forth the expenses expected to be incurred in
connection with the issuance and distribution of the Securities offered
hereby.
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<S> <C>
SEC registration fee............................................. $ 14,791
NASD filing fee.................................................. 5,514
Blue Sky filing fees............................................. 20,000*
Nasdaq Stock Market application fee.............................. 10,000
Legal fees and expenses.......................................... 433,000*
Blue Sky legal fees.............................................. 30,000*
Accounting fees and expenses..................................... 300,000*
Registrar and transfer agent fees................................ 6,000*
Printing and engraving........................................... 400,000*
Representatives' nonaccountable expense allowance................ 537,000
Miscellaneous.................................................... 93,695*
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TOTAL.......................................................... $1,850,000
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* Estimated.
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
The Registrant's Bylaws require the Registrant to indemnify all of its
present and former officers and directors, or any person who may have served
at the Registrant's request as an officer or a director of another corporation
in which the Registrant owns shares of capital stock or of which the
Registrant is a creditor, and the personal representatives of all such
persons, against expenses actually and necessarily incurred in connection with
the defense of any legal proceeding in which any such person was made a party
by reason of having served in such capacity, unless such person is adjudged to
be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of any duty owed to
the Registrant.
The Registrant's Articles of Incorporation provide that no director of the
Registrant shall be liable to the Registrant or any of its shareholders for
damages caused by a breach of a fiduciary duty by such director except for the
breach of the duty of loyalty, acts or omissions not in good faith or which
involve intentional misconduct or knowing violation of the law, acts as
specified in the Colorado Business Corporation Act, or any transaction from
which such director received an improper personal benefit.
Section 7-109-102 of the Colorado Business Corporation Act authorizes the
indemnification against reasonable expenses of current and former directors
made party to a proceeding if the director conducted himself in good faith, in
the case of conduct in his official capacity with the corporation, the
director reasonably believed that his conduct was in the best interests of the
corporation, in the case of a criminal proceeding, the director had no
reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful, and in all other
cases, the director reasonably believed that his conduct was at least not
opposed to the corporation's best interest. A corporation may not indemnify a
director in connection with a proceeding (1) in which a director was adjudged
liable to the corporation or, (2) charging that the director derived an
improper personal benefit in which the director was adjudged liable. Section
7-109-107 provides that a corporation may indemnify an officer to the same
extent that it may indemnify a director.
The above discussion of the Registrant's Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation
and the Colorado Business Corporation Act is only a summary and is qualified
in its entirety by the full text of each of the foregoing.
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Reference is made to the Underwriting Agreement, the proposed form of which
is filed as Exhibit 1.1, in which the Underwriters agree, under certain
circumstances, to indemnify the directors and officers of the Registrant and
certain other persons against certain civil liabilities.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
The Registrant made the following sales of securities within the past three
years without registering such securities under the Securities Act. Except as
otherwise stated, the Registrant believes that the issuance of such securities
was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as
transactions not involving a public offering. The purchasers in such private
offerings represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment
only and not with a view to the distribution thereof and appropriate legends
were affixed to the stock certificates issued in such transactions. All
purchasers had adequate access, through their employment or other
relationships, to sufficient information about the Registrant to make an
informed investment decision. No underwriter was employed with respect to any
such sales.
Unless otherwise stated, no underwriters or placement agents were used in
connection with any of the issuances of securities described below.
During 1995, the Registrant issued 21,875 shares of Common Stock to certain
directors, officers and key employees of the Registrant and consultants and
advisors who have rendered bona fide services to the Registrant not in
connection with the issuance of securities in a capital-raising transaction,
pursuant to its Stock Bonus Plan. The Combined Company believes that such
issuances were exempt from Registration pursuant to Rule 701 and Section 3(b)
of the Securities Act.
From 1995 to the present, the Registrant has granted options to purchase
138,600 shares of Common Stock to certain directors, officers and key
employees of the Registrant and consultants and advisors who have rendered
bona fide services to the Registrant not in connection with the issuance of
securities in a capital-raising transaction, pursuant to its Non-Qualified
Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The Combined Company believes that such
issuances were exempt from Registration pursuant to Rule 701 and Section 3(b)
of the Securities Act.
From March 1995 through June 1995, the Registrant issued an aggregate of
136,438 shares of Common Stock to accredited investors as defined under
Regulation D of the Securities Act ("Accredited Investors") at a price of
$4.00 per share.
On July 1, 1995, the Registrant granted options for 75,000 shares to two
employees who rendered bona fide services to the Registrant not in connection
with the issuance of securities in a capital-raising transaction. The
Registrant believes that such issuances were exempt from Registration pursuant
to Rule 701 and Section 3(b) of the Securities Act.
On September 14, 1995, the Registrant issued 102,347 shares of the Common
Stock to Redden Dynamics Corporation ("Redden") pursuant to a plan of merger
to acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Redden.
On September 26, 1995, the Registrant issued 3,750 shares of Common Stock to
Elmo D. Murphy for $24.00 per share.
From December 1995 through March 1996, the Registrant issued 22,500 shares
of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 18,750 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock to three persons in exchange for financial consulting services.
Warrants to purchase 6,250 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at $12.00
per share, warrants to purchase 6,250 shares of Common Stock are exercisable
at $20.00 per share, and warrants to purchase 6,250 shares of Common Stock are
exercisable at $28.00 per share. As of the date hereof, no warrants have been
exercised.
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From June 1996 through September 1996, the Registrant issued 7,688 shares of
Common Stock to 11 Accredited Investors at a price of $16.00 per share. Jason
Harmon received a commission of $11,800 for acting as placement agent.
In July 1996, the Registrant issued 22,385 shares of Common Stock to 37
shareholders of WIN in exchange for shares of common stock of WIN held by
them.
In October 1996, the Registrant issued 17,500 shares of Common Stock to Gary
Kamienski in consideration for technological consulting services rendered
between February 1994 and July 1995.
From October 1996 to July 1997, the Registrant issued 10% convertible
promissory notes in the original aggregate principal amount of $415,000 and
warrants to purchase up to 5,188 shares of Common Stock to 23 financially
sophisticated investors. The notes are convertible into shares of Common Stock
at the option of the holder, at a conversion price equal to 90% of the average
between the bid and asked prices of the Registrant's Common Stock on the day
prior to the conversion date. Warrants to purchase 188 shares of Common Stock
are exercisable at $2.16 per share, warrants to purchase 500 shares of Common
Stock are exercisable at $4.16 per share, warrants to purchase 500 shares of
Common Stock are exercisable at $4.24 per share, warrants to purchase 250
shares of Common Stock are exercisable at $5.04 per share, warrants to
purchase 875 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at $6.00 per share,
warrants to purchase 1,125 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at $6.48 per
share, warrants to purchase 875 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at
$7.04 per share and warrants to purchase 875 shares of Common Stock are
exercisable at $11.04 per share. From January 1997 through January 1998,
69,682 shares of Common Stock were issued upon conversion of approximately
$389,817 principal amount of the notes, and no warrants have been exercised.
In February and March 1997, the Registrant issued 15% promissory notes in
the aggregate principal amount of $85,000 and warrants to purchase up to 2,125
shares of Common Stock to three financially sophisticated investors. Warrants
to acquire 813 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at $3.04 per share,
warrants to purchase 875 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at $5.04 per
share and warrants to purchase 438 shares of Common Stock are exercisable at
$6.00 per share. As of the date hereof, no shares of Common Stock have been
issued upon conversion of the notes and no warrants have been exercised.
From September through December 1997, the Registrant issued 113,580 shares
of Common Stock to 30 investors (29 of whom were Accredited Investors) for
$4.40 per share.
In December 1997, the Registrant issued Bridge Notes in the aggregate
principal amount of $2,840,000 to 17 Accredited Investors. Upon the closing of
this Offering, each investor will receive 4,444 shares of Common Stock for
every $100,000 invested in the Bridge Notes based on an initial offering price
of $9.00 per share. Cohig and Associates, Inc. acted as placement agent in the
December 1997 private placement for which it received $312,400 and warrants to
purchase 35,500 shares of Common Stock at a price equal to 125% of the price
to public of the shares in this offering.
In March and April 1998, the Registrant issued $270,000 aggregate principal
amount of notes bearing interest at 10% per annum to seven financially
sophisticated investors, including three directors and a principal shareholder
of the Registrant. The investors also received warrants to purchase shares of
Common Stock.
In May and July 1998, the Registrant issued (a) $1,750,000 principal amount
of notes bearing interest at 12% per annum and (b) 74,074 shares of Common
Stock for a $3.375 per share together with 600,000 warrants to purchase shares
of Common Stock to ProFutures Special Equities Fund, L.P., a financially
sophisticated, institutional Accredited Investor. Eastbrokers International,
Inc. acted as placement agent for which it received $240,000 and warrants to
purchase 60,000 shares of Common Stock at a price equal to 120% of the price
to public of the shares in this offering.
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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS.
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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1.1* Form of Underwriting Agreement between CSI and the Representatives of
the Underwriters
2.1* Plan and Articles of Merger dated September 14, 1995 between CSI and
Redden Dynamics, Inc.
2.2 Stock Purchase Agreement, as amended, dated April 23, 1998, among the
Registrant, ITC and its Shareholders
2.3* Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 29, 1998, between CSI and
GlobalTel
3.1* Articles of Incorporation of CSI
3.2 Bylaws of CSI
4.2* Form of Warrant Agreement, including Form of Representatives' Warrant
5.1 Opinion of Parcel Mauro PC
10.1* Form of 10% Convertible Promissory Note from to Registrant to various
investors
10.2* Form of Warrant and Terms of Warrant between Registrant and various
investors
10.3* Agreement between Registrant and Cable and Wireless
10.4* Promissory Note from CSI to Robert A. Spade
10.5* Stock Option Plan of CSI
10.6* Lease Agreement dated January 1, 1994 between CSI and The Mining
Exchange Partners Limited
10.7* LINK-US/PC Agreement dated September 19, 1996 between CSI and Gary
Kamienski
10.8* Form of Distributor Agreement between CSI and certain of its
distributors
10.9* Form of Branch Office Agency Agreement between the Registrant and
certain of its distributors
10.10* Agreement and Tariff Order dated November 1997 between the Registrant
and AT&T Communications.
10.11* Employment Agreement with Robert A. Spade
10.12* Employment Agreement with Patrick R. Scanlon
10.13* Employment Agreement with Daniel R. Hudspeth
10.14* Agreement between ITC and AIT
10.15* Agreement between ITC and Trescom
10.16* Agreement between ITC and Cable & Wireless
10.17* Agreement between ITC and Teleglobe
10.18* Promissory Note from CSI to Robert A. Spade, dated April 30, 1996
10.19* Office lease dated as of June 10, 1996 by and between GlobalTel, as
Lessee, and One Wilshire Arcade Imperial, Ltd., as Lessor, together
with First Amendment thereto dated June 24, 1997.
10.20+* Carrier Agreement dated as of August 20, 1996 by and between
Primecall, Inc. and Cable & Wireless, Inc.
10.21+* Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement dated as of December 3, 1996
by and between STAR Vending, Inc. and Primecall, Inc.
10.22+* Switch Port Lease and Service Agreement dated as of August 7, 1996 by
and between Primecall, Inc. and World Touch, Inc.
10.23+* Trilogy Telemanagement Service Agreement dated as of April 2, 1997 by
and between Trilogy Telemanagement, L.L.C. and Primecall, Inc.
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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.24+* Agreement for Managed Data Network Services dated April 28, 1995 (the
"Equant Agreement") by and between NetStar International
Telecommunications, Inc. ("NetStar") and Equant Network Services
International Corporation (f/k/a Scitor International
Telecommunications Services, Inc.) ("Equant"), together with Amendment
No. 1 to the Scitor ITS Agreement dated February 21, 1996 between
NetStar, Equant and GFP Group, Inc.
10.25+* Exclusive Services and Marketing Agreement dated as of April 15, 1997
between GlobalTel and International Business Network for World
Commerce & Industry, Ltd.
10.26+* Master Task Agreement dated as of September 19, 1997 by and between
GFP Group, Inc. and Novell, Inc.
10.27+* Novell Business Internet Services Affiliate Service Platform Statement
of Work to Agreement No. 97-GlobalTel-001 dated October 21, 1997
between Novell, Inc. and GFP Group, Inc.
10.28* Share Exchange Agreement dated as of December 29, 1995 by and among
GlobalTel and certain holders of shares of capital stock of GFP Group,
Inc.
10.29* Letter of Intent dated June 16, 1997 by and among Primecall, Inc.,
Netlink International Inc. and Kunmung Dayu Biological Engineering Co.
Ltd.
10.30* Letter Agreement dated November 6, 1997 by and among GlobalTel, Alan
H. Chin and Curtis E. Lew
21* List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Parcel Mauro PC (contained in Exhibit 5.1)
23.2 Consent of Stockman Kast Ryan & Scruggs, P.C.
23.3 Consent of Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP
23.4 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
24* Power of Attorney (included on page II-6 hereof)
27 Financial Data Schedule
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* Previously filed.
** To be filed by amendment.
+ Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to an application for
an order granting confidential treatment. The omitted portions have been
separately filed with the Commission.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
(a) Rule 415 Offering. The Registrant hereby undertakes that it will:
(1) File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a
post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement to:
(i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which,
individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the
information in the Registration Statement; and
(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the
plan of distribution.
(2) For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each post-
effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities
offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial
bona fide offering.
(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of
the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
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(d) Prompt Delivery. The Registrant undertakes to provide to the
Underwriters at the closing specified in the Underwriting Agreement
certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by
the Underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
(e) Indemnification. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising
under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or
paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities
being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by
it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(f) Rule 430A.
The Registrant hereby undertakes that it will:
(i) For determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat the
information omitted from the form of Prospectus filed as part of this
Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form
of Prospectus filed by the Registrant under Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h)
under the Securities Act as part of this Registration Statement as of the
time the Commission declared it effective.
(ii) For determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment that contains a form of Prospectus as a new
registration statement for the securities offered in the registration
statement, and that offering of the securities at that time as the initial
bona fide offering of those securities.
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SIGNATURES
PURSUANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THE REGISTRANT
HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE
SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, ON
AUGUST 19, 1998.
Communications Systems
International, Inc.
/s/ Robert A. Spade
By: _________________________________
Name: Robert A. Spade
Title: Chief Executive Officer
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement has been signed by the following
persons in the capacities and on the dates stated.
* Chairman of the
- ------------------------------------- Board designee August 19, 1998
RONALD P. ERICKSON
* Chief Executive
- ------------------------------------- Officer and Vice August 19, 1998
ROBERT A. SPADE Chairman of the
Board (Principal
Executive Officer)
* President, Chief
- ------------------------------------- Operating Officer August 19, 1998
PATRICK R. SCANLON and Director
* Chief Financial
- ------------------------------------- Officer, Secretary August 19, 1998
DANIEL R. HUDSPETH and Treasurer
(Principal
Financial and
Accounting Officer)
* Director
- ------------------------------------- August 19, 1998
DEAN H. CARY
* Director
- ------------------------------------- August 19, 1998
RICHARD F. NIPERT
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* Director
- ------------------------------------- August 19, 1998
CHARLES A. SHIELDS
* Director designee
- ------------------------------------- August 19, 1998
BRUCE L. CROCKETT
* Director designee
- ------------------------------------- August 19, 1998
LYMAN C. HAMILTON
* Director designee
- ------------------------------------- August 19, 1998
MICHAEL S. BROWNFIELD
/s/ Robert A. Spade
*By: ________________________________
Attorney-in-Fact
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EXHIBIT 2.2
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF APRIL 23, 1998
BY AND AMONG
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
AND
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
AND
ITS STOCKHOLDERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1 Certain Definitions.................................. 1
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Section 1.2 Terms Generally...................................... 6
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ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF STOCK
Section 2.1 Transfer of Stock.................................... 6
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Section 2.2 Purchase Price....................................... 7
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Section 2.3 Registration Rights.................................. 8
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ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLERS
Section 3.1 Corporate Organization............................... 11
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Section 3.2 Ownership of Stock................................... 11
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Section 3.3 Authorization, Etc................................... 11
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Section 3.4 No Approvals or Conflicts............................ 12
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Section 3.5 Capital Stock........................................ 12
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Section 3.6 Financial Statements................................. 13
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Section 3.7 Legal Compliance..................................... 13
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Section 3.8 Litigation........................................... 13
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Section 3.9 Judgments, etc....................................... 14
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Section 3.10 Changes.............................................. 14
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Section 3.11 Taxes................................................ 14
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Section 3.12 Employee Matters..................................... 15
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Section 3.13 Labor................................................ 17
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Section 3.14 Title to Properties; Encumbrances.................... 17
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Section 3.15 Intentionally Omitted................................ 18
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Section 3.16 Leases............................................... 18
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Section 3.17 Intentionally Omitted................................ 18
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Section 3.18 Intellectual Property................................ 18
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Section 3.19 Insurance............................................ 19
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Section 3.20 Agents and Customers................................. 19
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Section 3.21 Certain Environmental Matters........................ 19
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Section 3.22 Contracts............................................ 20
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Section 3.23 Affiliate Transactions............................... 20
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Section 3.24 No Brokers' or Other Fees......................... 21
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Section 3.27 Registration Statement............................ 21
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Section 3.28 Representations and Warranties Generally.......... 21
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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Section 4.1 Corporate Organization............................ 23
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Section 4.2 Authorization, Etc................................ 23
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Section 4.3 No Approvals or Conflicts......................... 23
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Section 4.4 Capital Stock..................................... 24
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Section 4.5 Financial Statements.............................. 24
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Section 4.6 Legal Compliance.................................. 24
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Section 4.7 Litigation........................................ 25
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Section 4.8 Judgments, etc.................................... 25
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Section 4.9 Changes........................................... 25
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Section 4.10 Taxes............................................. 25
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Section 4.11 Employee Matters.................................. 26
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Section 4.12 Labor............................................. 28
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Section 4.13 Title to Properties; Encumbrances................. 28
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Section 4.14 Intentionally O................................... 29
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Section 4.15 Leases............................................ 29
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Section 4.16 Intentionally Omitted............................. 29
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Section 4.17 Intellectual Property............................. 29
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Section 4.18 Insurance......................................... 30
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Section 4.19 Agents and Customers.............................. 30
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Section 4.20 Certain Environmental Matters..................... 30
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Section 4.21 Contracts......................................... 31
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Section 4.22 Affiliate Transactions............................ 31
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Section 4.23 No Brokers' or Other Fees......................... 32
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Section 4.26 Purchaser Common Stock............................ 32
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Section 4.27 Intentionally Omitted............................. 33
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Section 4.28 Representations and Warranties Generally.......... 33
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ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDERS
Section 5.1 Access............................................ 35
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Section 5.2 Ordinary Course................................... 35
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Section 5.3 Representations and Warranties.................... 37
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Section 5.4 No Breach......................................... 37
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Section 5.5 Financial Statements.............................. 37
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Section 5.6 Litigation........................................ 37
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Section 5.7 Closing Conditions................................ 37
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Section 5.8 Employee Benefit Plans............................ 37
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Section 5.9 Contracts......................................... 37
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Section 5.10 Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement........... 37
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Section 5.11 No Shop........................................... 38
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ARTICLE VI
PURCHASER'S COVENANTS
Section 6.1 Access............................................ 39
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Section 6.2 Ordinary Course................................... 39
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Section 6.3 Representations and Warranties.................... 41
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Section 6.4 No Breach......................................... 41
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Section 6.5 Financial Statements.............................. 41
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Section 6.6 Litigation........................................ 41
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Section 6.7 Closing Conditions................................ 41
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Section 6.8 Employee Benefit Plans............................ 41
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Section 6.9 Proposed Public Offering.......................... 41
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Section 6.10 Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement........... 41
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Section 6.11 Public Announcement............................... 41
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Section 6.12 Confidentiality................................... 42
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Section 6.13 Standstill Agreement.............................. 42
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Section 6.14 Standstill Payments............................... 42
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ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS TO CLOSE
Section 7.1 Representations and Warranties True............... 43
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Section 7.2 Performance....................................... 43
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Section 7.3 No Material Change................................ 43
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Section 7.4 Stockholder and Company Certificate.............. 43
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Section 7.5 No Injunction..................................... 43
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Section 7.6 Employment/Consulting Agreements.................. 43
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Section 7.7 Stockholder Approval; Approval of Board of
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Directors of the Company.......................... 43
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Section 7.8 Stockholder Action................................ 43
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Section 7.9 Completion of Necessary Financing/Listing
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on Stock Market................................... 44
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Section 7.10 Consents.......................................... 44
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Section 7.11 Disclosure Schedules.............................. 44
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Section 7.12 Conditions Generally.............................. 44
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ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANY'S AND
THE STOCKHOLDERS' OBLIGATIONS TO CLOSE
Section 8.1 Representations and Warranties True............... 45
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Section 8.2 Performance....................................... 45
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Section 8.3 No Material Change................................ 45
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Section 8.4 Purchaser Certificate............................. 45
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Section 8.5 No Injunction..................................... 45
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Section 8.6 Employment/Consulting Agreements.................. 45
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Section 8.7 Purchaser Action.................................. 45
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Section 8.8 Approval of Board of Directors of Purchaser....... 45
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Section 8.9 Completion of Necessary Financing/Listing on
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Stock Market...................................... 46
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Section 8.10 Consents.......................................... 46
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Section 8.11 Release of Guarantees............................. 46
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Section 8.12 Disclosure Schedules.............................. 46
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Section 8.13 Conditions Generally.............................. 46
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ARTICLE IX
DELIVERIES OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Section 9.1 Stock Certificates................................ 47
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Section 9.2 Resignations...................................... 47
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Section 9.3 Letters to Banks.................................. 47
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Section 9.4 Stockholders Certificate.......................... 47
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Section 9.5 Good Standing Certificates........................ 47
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Section 9.6 Secretary's Certificate........................... 47
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Section 9.7 Employment/Consulting Agreements.................. 47
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Section 9.8 Other Deliveries.................................. 47
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Section 9.9 Escrow Agreement.................................. 47
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Section 9.10 Releases.......................................... 47
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Section 9.11 Personal Guarantee................................ 48
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ARTICLE X
DELIVERIES OF PURCHASER ON THE CLOSING DATE
Section 10.1 Payments.......................................... 49
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Section 10.2 Secretary's Certificate........................... 49
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Section 10.3 Purchaser Certificate............................. 49
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Section 10.4 Escrow Agreement.................................. 49
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Section 10.5 Employment/Consulting Agreement................... 49
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Section 10.6 Other Deliveries.................................. 49
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ARTICLE XI
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INDEMNIFICATION
Section 11.1 Indemnification by the Stockholders............... 50
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Section 11.2 Indemnification by Purchaser...................... 50
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Section 11.3 Procedures for Third-Party Claims................. 51
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Section 11.4 Direct Claim...................................... 53
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Section 11.5 Limitations of Indemnification Obligations........ 53
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Section 11.6 Recourse for Indemnification by the Stockholders.. 54
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Section 11.7 WorldCom Dispute.................................. 56
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Section 11.8 Survival of Representations, Warranties and
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Covenants......................................... 57
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Section 11.9 Third Parties..................................... 57
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ARTICLE XII
TERMINATION
Section 12.1 Termination of this Agreement..................... 58
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Section 12.2 Effect of Termination............................. 58
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Section 12.3 Sole Remedy for Termination....................... 59
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ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 13.1 Entire Agreement................................. 60
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Section 13.2 Amendments....................................... 60
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Section 13.3 Governing Law.................................... 60
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Section 13.4 Representation by Counsel........................ 60
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Section 13.5 Benefit of Parties; Assignment................... 60
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Section 13.6 Expenses......................................... 60
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Section 13.7 Counterparts..................................... 61
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Section 13.8 Headings......................................... 61
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Section 13.9 Notices.......................................... 61
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Section 13.10 No Offer......................................... 62
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Section 13.11 Further Assurances............................... 62
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Section 13.12 Access By Stockholders After Closing............. 62
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Section 13.13 Time of Essence.................................. 63
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), dated as of April 23,
1998, is entered into by and among COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., a
Colorado corporation ("Purchaser"), INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY, a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), and the STOCKHOLDERS of the Company set forth on
the signature pages hereto (such STOCKHOLDERS being hereafter individually
referred to as "Stockholder" and collectively referred as the "Stockholders").
RECITALS:
A. The Stockholders own (beneficially or of record or both) all of the
issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company, consisting of 1,200 shares
of common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Stock").
B. Purchaser desires to purchase and the Stockholders desire to sell, all
of the Stock upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
C. The Boards of Directors of Purchaser and the Company deem it advisable
and in the best interests of their shareholders and Stockholders, respectively,
that Purchaser acquire the Company.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Certain Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following
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terms shall have the meanings set forth or as referenced below:
"Actions" shall mean any litigation and proceedings of any nature, whether
at law or in equity, before any court, arbitrator, arbitration panel, mediator
or Governmental Authority.
"Affiliate" of a Person shall mean any Person which, directly or
indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such
Person.
"Benefit Plans" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(d).
"Business Day" shall mean any day except a Saturday, Sunday or a day on
which banking institutions in Denver, Colorado are obligated by law, regulation
or governmental order to close.
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"Closing" shall mean the closing of the transactions contemplated hereby,
which shall take place at the offices of Parcel, Mauro & Spaanstra, P.C., 1801
California St., Suite 3600, Denver, Colorado, on the Closing Date commencing at
10:00 A.M. local time, or at such other time or place as the parties may agree
upon in writing. It is anticipated that the Closing shall occur simultaneously
with the closing of the Proposed Public Offering.
"Closing Date" shall mean the date on which the Closing is consummated.
"Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Company" shall mean International Telephone Company, a Delaware
corporation.
"Company Balance Sheet Date" shall mean October 31, 1997.
"Company Disclosure Schedule" shall mean the disclosure schedule delivered
to Purchaser by the Company and the Stockholders on or prior to the date of this
Agreement.
"Company Financial Statements" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3.6.
"Confidentiality Agreement" shall mean that certain Confidentiality
Agreement dated April 3, 1997, from Purchaser to the Company and the
Stockholders.
"Contracts" shall mean all contracts, agreements, indentures, licenses,
leases, commitments, arrangements, sales orders and purchase orders of every
kind, whether written or oral.
"Controlled Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.13(f).
"Damages" shall mean, collectively, losses, Liabilities, Liens, costs,
damages, claims and expenses (including reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel, consultants or experts and expenses of investigation), and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, with regard to environmental matters
shall also include specifically response costs, corrective action costs, natural
resource damages, costs to comply with orders or injunctions, damages or awards
for property damage or personal injury, fines, penalties and costs for testing,
remediation or cleanup costs, including those related to administrative review
of site remediation.
"Direct Claim" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.4.
"Dispute" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.12(a).
"Dollars" and "$" shall mean United States dollars.
"Employment Laws" shall mean all federal, state, local and municipal Laws
in effect at or prior to Closing relating to employees, dependent contractors
and independent contractors and their employment, or rendition of services,
including but not limited to taxation, health, labor, labor/management
relations, occupational health and safety, pay equity, employment equity or
discrimination, employment standards, benefits and workers' compensation.
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"Environment" shall mean the environment or natural environment as defined
in any Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, ambient air, surface
water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata and any sewer system.
"Environmental Claim" shall mean any litigation, proceeding, investigation,
prosecution, order, citation, directive or notice (written or oral) by any
Person alleging potential liability for Damages arising out of, based on or
resulting from (a) the presence, or release or threatened release into the
environment, of any Hazardous Material at any location, whether or not owned or
operated by the Company or (b) circumstances forming the basis of any violation,
or alleged violation, of any Environmental Law or Damages thereunder.
"Environmental Laws" shall mean all federal, state, local and municipal
Laws in existence, enacted or in effect at or prior to Closing relating to
pollution or protection of public health and safety, the workplace and the
Environment, including, without limitation, Laws relating to emissions,
discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous Materials or otherwise
relating to the generation, manufacture, processing, distribution, use,
treatment, storage, disposal, transport, labeling, advertising, sale, display or
handling of Hazardous Materials.
"Environmental Liabilities" shall mean Damages relating to or arising in
anyway from Environmental Laws or Environmental Claims, or both.
"ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Escrow Agent" shall mean Merrill Lynch and any successor escrow agent
under the terms of the Escrow Agreement.
"Escrow Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.9.
"GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles, as in effect in
the United States, from time to time.
"Governmental Authority" shall mean any agency, public or regulatory
authority, instrumentality, department, commission, court, ministry, tribunal or
board of any government, whether foreign or domestic and whether national,
federal, provincial, state, regional, local or municipal.
"Hazardous Materials" shall mean those materials that are regulated by or
form the basis of liability under Environmental Laws and includes, without
limitation, (i) all substances identified under any Environmental Law as a
pollutant, contaminant, hazardous substance, liquid, industrial or solid or
hazardous waste, hazardous material or toxic substance, dangerous substance or
dangerous good, (ii) petroleum or petroleum derived substance or waste, (iii)
asbestos or asbestos-containing material, (iv) PCBs or PCB-containing materials
or fluids, (v) any other substance with respect to which a Governmental
Authority may require environmental investigation or remediation and (vi) any
radioactive material or substance.
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"Indemnifying Party" shall mean any Person or Persons required to provide
indemnification under this Agreement.
"Indemnitee" shall mean any Person or Persons entitled to indemnification
under Article XI of this Agreement.
"Insurance Policies" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.
"Investigation" shall mean any investigation of any nature conducted by or
before any Governmental Authority.
"Laws" shall mean statutes, common laws, rules, ordinances, regulations,
codes, licensing requirements, orders, judgments, injunctions, decrees,
licenses, permits and bylaws of a Govern-mental Authority.
"Liabilities" shall mean debts, liabilities, commitments, obligations,
duties and responsibilities of any kind and description, whether absolute or
contingent, monetary or nonmonetary, direct or indirect, known or unknown or
matured or unmatured, or of any other nature.
"Lien" shall mean any security interest, lien, mortgage, claim, charge,
pledge, restriction, equitable interest or encumbrance of any nature and in the
case of securities any put, call or similar right of a third party with respect
to such securities.
"Material Adverse Effect" shall mean, with respect to the same or any
similar events, acts, conditions or occurrences, whether individually or in the
aggregate, a material adverse effect on or change in (a) any of the business,
condition (financial or otherwise), operations, assets or liabilities, taken as
a whole of the Company or Purchaser, as the case may be, (b) the legality or
enforceability against the Stockholders of this Agreement or (c) the ability of
any Stockholder to perform its material obligations and to consummate the
transactions under this Agreement. For purposes of clause (a) of this
definition and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an effect or
change with respect to the same or any similar event(s), act(s), condition(s) or
occurrence(s) individually or in the aggregate with respect to which the Company
or Purchaser would reasonably be expected to have $25,000 in the aggregate or
more in Damages being asserted against, imposed upon or sustained by any of them
shall constitute a "material adverse" effect or change.
"Notice of Settlement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.3(c).
"Notice to Contest" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.3(c).
"Notice to Defend" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.3(a).
"Pension Plan" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(f).
"Person" shall mean any natural person, corporation, business trust, joint
venture, association, company, firm, partnership or other entity or government
or Governmental Authority.
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"Plans" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(f).
"Proposed GlobalTel Merger" shall mean a merger between Purchaser and
GlobalTel Resources, Inc.
"Proposed Public Offering" shall mean an underwritten public offering and
sale of securities of Purchaser with gross proceeds of at least $15,000,000 in
connection therewith.
"Proprietary Right" shall mean any trade name, trademark, service mark,
patent, copyright, proprietary technology, know how, process and industrial
design, and any application for any of the foregoing.
"Purchase Price" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
"Purchaser" shall mean Communications Systems International, Inc., a
Colorado corporation.
"Purchaser Disclosure Schedule" shall mean the disclosure schedule
delivered to the Company and the Stockholders by Purchaser on or prior to the
date of this Agreement.
"Purchaser Balance Sheet Date" shall mean October 31, 1997.
"Purchaser Financial Statements" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.6.
"Purchaser Indemnitee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
"Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement" shall mean the reciprocal
telecommunications agreement dated July 14, 1997 between the Company and
Purchaser.
"Returns" shall mean all returns, declarations, reports, forms, estimates,
information returns, statements or other documents (including any related or
supporting information) filed or required to be filed with or supplied to any
Governmental Authority in connection with any Taxes.
"Standstill Agreements" shall mean the standstill agreements between
Purchaser and the Company dated April 3, 1997 and October 31, 1997.
"Standstill Payments" shall mean the payments pursuant to the Standstill
Agreements.
"Stock" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital A hereto.
"Stockholder Indemnitee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.
"Stockholders" shall mean the Persons set forth as "Stockholders" on the
signature pages to this Agreement.
"Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation or other entity of which securities
or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of
the board of directors or
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other persons performing similar functions are at the time directly or
indirectly owned by the Company.
"Taxes" shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, duties, levies, penalties or
other assessments, including, without limitation, income, gross receipts,
excise, real and personal property, sales, transfer, license, payroll,
withholding, social security, franchise, unemployment insurance, workers'
compensation, employer health tax or other taxes, imposed by any Governmental
Authority and shall include any interest, penalties or additions to tax
attributable to any of the foregoing.
"Third Party Claim" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.3(a).
"WorldCom" shall mean WorldCom, Inc. or any successor to such Person.
"WorldCom Dispute" shall mean the lawsuit entitled "Worldcom, Inc. v.
International Telephone Company d/b/a Interglobal Telephone Company" which was
filed in the Superior Court for Judicial District of New Haven or any counter-
claim, cross-claim, removal, arbitration, mediation or negotiation with respect
to the claims set forth in such lawsuit.
1.2 Terms Generally. The definitions in Section 1.1 shall apply
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equally to both the singular and plural forms of the terms
defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall
include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms.
The words "include," "includes" and "including" shall be deemed
to be followed by the phrase "without limitation" even if not
followed actually by such phrase unless the context expressly
provides otherwise. With respect to any particular representation
contained in this Agreement, "knowledge" when used to apply to
the "knowledge" of Purchaser or of the Company shall mean that
any employee of Purchaser or the Company with managerial or
substantial responsibility for the subject matter of such
representation had actual knowledge and (b) "knowledge" with
respect to any Stockholder shall be deemed to mean that such
Stockholder had actual knowledge.
All references herein to Articles, Sections, paragraphs, Exhibits and
Schedules shall be deemed references to this Agreement unless the context shall
otherwise require. Unless otherwise expressly defined, terms defined in the
Agreement shall have the same meanings when used in any Annex, Exhibit or
Schedule and terms defined in any Exhibit or Schedule shall have the same
meanings when used in the Agreement or in any other Exhibit or Schedule. The
words "herein," "hereof," "hereto" and "hereunder" and other words of similar
import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE
PURCHASE AND SALE OF STOCK
2.1 Transfer of Stock. On the Closing Date and subject to the terms
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and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Stockholders will
sell, convey, assign, transfer and
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deliver all of the issued and outstanding Stock to Purchaser,
free and clear of all Liens with respect thereto.
2.2 Purchase Price.
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(a) The total consideration (the "Purchase Price") to be paid and/or
provided by Purchaser to Stockholders for the Stock shall be as set forth below
which amounts shall be divided equally among the three Stockholders (i.e., one-
third (1/3/rd/) each), to be paid as follows:
(A) The Standstill Payments previously paid by Purchaser (i.e.,
$225,000 or such greater amount as actually paid);
(B) (i) Purchaser shall, on the first anniversary of the Closing
Date, deliver to the Stockholders (or their estates, in the case of
deceased Stockholders who are natural Persons) Certificates for duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of common
stock of Purchaser ("Purchaser Common Stock") equal in number to
$2,070,000 divided by the "Price to Public" of Purchaser Common Stock set
forth on the cover of the final prospectus relating to the Proposed Public
Offering; provided, however that the number of shares of Purchaser Common
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Stock to be issued and delivered may be reduced by set-off pursuant to
Article XI hereof. Purchaser Common Stock shall be issued (and registered
in the name of) one-third to each of the Stockholders.
(ii) If any time after the completion of the Closing but prior
to the issuance and delivery of Purchaser Common Stock pursuant to this
subsection, Purchaser increases or decreases the number of its issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock of Purchaser, or changes in any way the
rights and privileges of such shares of Common Stock, by means of (a) the
payment of a share dividend or the making of any other distribution on
such shares of Common Stock payable in its shares of Common Stock, (b) a
split or subdivision of shares of Common Stock, or (c) a merger,
consolidation or combination of shares of Common Stock, then the number of
shares of Purchaser Common Stock to be issued pursuant to this subsection
shall be proportionately adjusted so that the number of shares of
Purchaser Common Stock shall be increased, decreased or changed in like
manner, as if Purchaser Common Stock required to be issued pursuant to
this Subsection immediately prior to the event had been issued,
outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable at the time of such event. Any
dividend paid or distributed on the shares of Common Stock in shares of
any other class of Purchaser or securities convertible into shares of
Common Stock shall be treated as a dividend paid in shares of Common Stock
to the extent shares of Common Stock are issuable on the payment or
conversion thereof. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Subsection shall,
in the case of a stock dividend or distribution, become effective as of
the record date therefor and, in the case of a split, subdivision,
consolidation or combination, be made as of the effective date thereof.
Purchaser shall not be required to deliver fractions of shares of Common
Stock; provided, however, that Purchaser shall purchase such fraction for
an amount in cash equal to the current value of such
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fraction computed on the basis of the closing bid price on the trading day
immediately preceding the day upon such Purchaser Common Stock is required
to be delivered.
(iii) The obligation of Purchaser to deliver Purchaser Common
Stock shall not entitle the Stockholders to any of the rights of
shareholders or to any dividend declared on the shares of Purchaser Common
Stock unless the record date fixed by the Board of Directors of Purchaser
for the determination of holders of shares of Common Stock entitled to
such dividend or other right is set after the first anniversary of the
Closing Date and the Stockholders are still holders of the Purchaser
Common Stock as of such record date.
(C) Purchaser shall pay a total of $3,300,000 (less the Standstill
Payments previously paid and the Escrow Payments) in cash, payable by wire
transfer or other immediately available funds on the Closing Date, payable
one-third to each of the Stockholders (the "Cash Payments"); and
(D) Purchaser shall pay to the Escrow Agent, in its capacity as the
Escrow Agent under the terms of the Escrow Agreement with each of the
Stockholders, a total of an amount equal to $385,430.00 in cash payable by
wire transfer or other immediately available funds on the Closing, to be
held and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement
(the "Escrow Payments").
(b) Purchaser agrees that: (a) it shall claim a tax basis in the Stock
equal only to the sum of the Standstill Payments plus the Cash Payments plus the
Escrow Payments until the Purchaser Common Stock is delivered pursuant to
Section 2.2(a)(B) hereof; (b) when the Purchaser Common Stock is delivered, it
shall increase its tax basis in the Stock by the fair market value of the
Purchaser Common Stock on such delivery date and (c) if delivery of the
Purchaser Common Stock is deferred longer than one year after the Closing Date,
Purchaser shall be required to report a portion of the Purchaser Common Stock as
an interest payment in accordance with the Code and regulations promulgated
thereunder. The Stockholders agree that they shall not report the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in a manner inconsistent therewith.
2.3 Registration Rights.
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(a) At any time after the first anniversary of the Closing Date, any,
some or all of the Stockholders shall have the right, exercisable
by written notice to Purchaser (the "Registration Exercise
Notice") to have Purchaser prepare and file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on one occasion within
30 days of such notice, at the sole expense of Purchaser, a
Registration Statement on Form S-3 and such other documents,
including a prospectus, if necessary (in the opinion of both
counsel for Purchaser and counsel for the applicable
Stockholder), in order to comply with the provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), as to permit a
public offering and sale of the Purchaser Common Stock by the
Stockholders; provided however, that Purchaser shall not be
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obligated to
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effect any such registration if Purchaser shall furnish to the
Stockholders a certificate signed by the President of Purchaser
stating that in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors
of Purchaser, it is currently entering into, or engaged in
discussions with respect to, a transaction for which a Form 8-K,
including financial statements, will need to be filed with the
Commission, in which event Purchaser shall have the right to
defer the filing of the Registration Statement for a period of
not more than 90 days after receipt of the request of any of the
Stockholders pursuant to this Section 2.3.
(b) For the purposes of this Section 2.3, Purchaser shall not be
deemed to have satisfied its obligations hereunder, unless
Purchaser shall have:
(i) Utilized its best efforts to cause the Registration
Statement to become effective under the Act within ninety
(90) days from the date of filing with the Commission so as
to permit a public offering and sale of the Purchaser
Common Stock;
(ii) Prepared and filed with the Commission such amendments and
supplements, prospectuses and other documents in connection
with such Registration Statement as may be necessary to
comply with the provisions of the Act with respect to the
disposition of all securities covered by the Registration
Statement;
(iii) Filed such supplements and post-effective amendments as may
be required in order that the Registration Statement shall
remain effective for such period as is necessary to permit
the Stockholders to dispose of all of the Purchaser Common
Stock without regard as to whether any shares of the
Purchaser Common Stock shall otherwise become freely
tradable without restriction under the Act by any or all of
the Stockholders pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the
Act;
(iv) Furnished to the Stockholders such number of copies of any
prospectus in conformity with the requirements of the Act,
and such other documents as the Stockholders may reasonably
request in order to facilitate the disposition of the
Purchaser Common Stock owned by the Stockholders;
(v) Utilized its best efforts to register and qualify the
securities covered by said Registration Statement under the
securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions as shall
be reasonably appropriate for the distribution of the
securities covered by said Registration Statement, except
no such registration shall be required in any jurisdiction
where solely as a result of such registration Purchaser
would be subject to service of general process or to
taxation or qualification as a foreign corporation doing
business in such jurisdiction.
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(vi) Paid any and all expenses incurred in connection with any
registration pursuant to this Section 2.3 (excluding
underwriter's discounts and brokerage or dealer
commissions), including without limitation, all
registration and qualification fees, printers' fees,
accounting fees, and fees and disbursements of counsel for
Purchaser.
(c) In the event that Purchaser has not: (a) filed the Registration
Statement with the Commission within 30 days of receipt of the Registration
Exercise Notice then Purchaser shall pay to the Stockholders a penalty of $2,500
per day for each day such Registration Statement has not been filed in excess of
such 30 days; or (b) utilized its best efforts to cause the Registration
Statement to become effective within 90 days of filing such Registration
Statement, then Purchaser shall pay to the Stockholders a penalty of $2,500 per
day for each day said effectiveness is delayed beyond the expiration of such 90
day period. Said penalties shall be payable on a monthly basis, in arrears,
commencing on the first day of the month following the expiration of such 30 or
90 day period, as the case may be, and on the first day of each month
thereafter. Any indemnification obligation of Purchaser pursuant to Article XI
hereof for breach of this Section 2.3 shall be reduced by any and all amounts
which have been paid pursuant to this Subsection 2.3(c).
2.4 Reports Under Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the availability of the
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Registration Rights set forth in Section 2.3, Purchaser acknowledges
that in the event such Registration Statement shall not become
effective, or in the event there shall be a default in the undertaking
by Purchaser of its obligations pursuant to Section 2.3, the
Stockholders may be required to rely upon an exemption under the Act
for the purpose of disposing of the Purchaser Common Stock.
Accordingly, with a view to making available to the Stockholders the
benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the Act, and any other rule or
regulation of the Commission that may at any time permit the
Stockholders to sell the Purchaser Common Stock to the public without
registration, Purchaser shall (a) make and keep "public information"
available, as such terms are contemplated and defined in Rule 144, (b)
file with the Commission in a timely manner all reports and other
documents required of Purchaser under the Act (if any) and the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"),
and (c) furnish to each Stockholder, so long as each Stockholder owns
any of the Purchaser Common Stock, forthwith upon request (i) a
written statement by Purchaser that it has complied with the reporting
requirements necessary to enable the Stockholders to sell the
Purchaser Common Stock pursuant to Rule 144, (ii) a copy of the most
recent annual or quarterly report of Purchaser, and (iii) such other
reports and documents so filed by Purchaser as may be reasonably
requested in availing a Stockholder of any rule or regulation of the
Commission permitting the selling of any such securities without
registration.
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ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLERS
The Company and each of the Stockholders jointly and severally (except with
respect to Section 3.2 for which the Stockholders severally (but not jointly))
represent and warrant to Purchaser as follows.
3.1 Corporate Organization. The Company is a corporation duly organized,
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validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Delaware. The Company has no Subsidiaries, and does not have an
ownership interest in any Person other than as set forth in Section
3.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule attached to this Agreement (the
"Company Disclosure Schedule"). The Company is qualified to do
business in the jurisdictions set forth in Section 3.1 of the Company
Disclosure Schedule. The Company has the corporate power and authority
to own, lease and operate its respective properties and assets and to
carry on its business as now being conducted and is duly qualified or
licensed to do business as a foreign corporation in good standing in
the jurisdictions in which the ownership, lease or operation of its
property or the conduct of its business requires such qualification,
except jurisdictions in which the failure to be so qualified or
licensed would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect. The Stockholders have delivered to Purchaser complete and
correct copies of the charter documents and all amendments thereto to
the date hereof of the Company.
3.2 Ownership of Stock. Each Stockholder represents as to the Stock to be
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acquired from such Stockholder that the Stock is owned by such
Stockholder free and clear of all Liens with respect thereto, other
than any restrictions imposed by federal and state securities laws.
Each Stockholder represents as to the Stock to be acquired from such
Stockholder that, upon the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby, Purchaser will acquire from such Stockholder good
title to the Stock that Purchaser purchases free and clear of all
Liens with respect thereto, other than any the restrictions imposed by
federal and state securities laws.
3.3 Authorization, Etc. The Company has full corporate power and
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authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this
Agreement and the documents and instruments contemplated hereby and to
carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The
Company and each of the Stockholders has duly approved and authorized
the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the documents and
instruments contemplated hereby and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and no other corporate
proceedings or other action on the part of the Company or any of the
Stockholders are necessary to approve and authorize the execution,
delivery and performance by the Company and each of the Stockholders
of this Agreement and the documents and instruments contemplated
hereby or the consummation by the Company and the Stockholders of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. This Agreement
constitutes a legal,
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valid and binding agreement of the Company and each of the
Stockholders, enforceable against the Company and each of the
Stockholders in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement
hereof may be limited by equitable principles and by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or
hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights generally.
3.4 No Approvals or Conflicts. Except as set forth in Section 3.4 of the
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Company Disclosure Schedule neither the execution, delivery or
performance by the Company and the Stockholders of this Agreement nor
the consummation by the Company and the Stockholders of the
transactions contemplated hereby will (a) violate, conflict with or
result in a breach of any provision of the certificate of
incorporation, bylaws or other governing documents of the Company, and
to the best of the Company's and the Stockholder's knowledge, and
subject to Purchaser obtaining any and all required consents,
approvals and authorizations from third parties and/or Government
Authorities. (b) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of any
provision of, or constitute (with or without notice or lapse of time
or both) a default (or give rise to any right of termination,
cancellation or acceleration) under, or result in the termination of,
or accelerate or alter in any material way the performance required by
or result in the creation of or give any party the right to create any
Lien on any of the assets or properties of the Company under, any
note, bond, mortgage, loan agreement, deed of trust, franchise, permit
or other instrument or Contract to which any of the Company, the
Stockholders or any of their respective properties may be bound, (c)
violate any Law applicable to any of the Company, the Stockholders or
any of their respective assets or properties, or (d) require any
consent, approval or authorization of, or notice to, or declaration,
filing or registration with, any Governmental Authority or other third
party in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement by the Stockholders or to enable the Company to
continue to conduct its business and operations immediately after the
Closing Date in the same manner in which they are presently conducted.
The parties acknowledge that certain consents, approvals or
authorizations of or notice to or declarations, filings or
registrations with, one or more Governmental Authorities, (including,
without limitation, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"))
and/or other third parties may be required in connection with the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company
and/or Stockholders and/or to enable the Company to continue to
conduct its business and operations immediately after the Closing Date
in the same manner in which they are presently conducted. Purchaser
shall be responsible for obtaining, giving and/or filing any and all
such consents, approvals, authorizations, notices, declarations,
filings or registrations; provided, however, the Company and the
Stockholders shall reasonably assist Purchaser with respect to same;
provided, further that if Purchaser decides not to obtain any such
consents, approvals, authorizations, notices, declarations, filings or
registrations, it shall not be required hereunder to obtain any such
consents, approvals, authorizations, notices, declarations, filings or
registrations.
3.5 Capital Stock. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of
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the Company consists of 1,200
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shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of which 1,200
shares of Stock are issued and outstanding and owned by the
Stockholders. Section 3.5 of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets
forth the name of each Person owning Stock and the amount of Stock
owned by such Person. Other than the Stock held by the Stockholders,
all of which are set forth and accounted for in Section 3.5 of the
Company Disclosure Schedule, there are no shares of capital stock of
the Company issued or outstanding. Except as set forth in Section 3.5
of the Company Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding
subscriptions, options, warrants, calls, rights, contracts,
commitments, understandings, restrictions or arrangements relating to
the issuance, sale, transfer or voting of any shares of Stock,
including any rights of conversion or exchange under any outstanding
securities or other instruments. All outstanding shares of Stock have
been validly issued and are fully paid, nonassessable and free of
preemptive or similar rights.
3.6 Financial Statements. The Company has delivered to Purchaser the
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audited balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 1995 and 1996
and October 31, 1997 and related statements of earnings, changes in
financial position and stockholder's equity for the periods ended on
said dates. Such audited financial statements, including the notes
thereto, accompanied by the unqualified reports of Richard A. Eisner &
Company, LLP, certified public accountants are collectively referred
to herein as the "Company Financial Statements." To the best of the
Company's and Stockholders' knowledge, the Company Financial
Statements are in accordance with the books and records of the
Company, fairly present the consolidated financial position of the
Company and its results of operations as of and for the periods
indicated in accordance with GAAP and have been prepared in accordance
with GAAP consistently applied. Except as set forth in Section 3.6 of
the Company Disclosure Schedule and as disclosed in the Company
Financial Statements, the Company does not have any material
Liabilities (i.e., in excess of $25,000 as to any individual
liability), whether or not of a nature required to be reflected or
reserved against on a consolidated balance sheet in accordance with
GAAP, except for Liabilities incurred by the Company in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice that individually or
in the aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect upon or
change in any of the business, condition (financial or otherwise),
operations, assets or liabilities of the Company taken as a whole. For
purposes of this Section "Liabilities" shall not be deemed to include
Contracts.
3.7 Legal Compliance. Except as set forth in Section 3.7 of the Company
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Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of the Company and the
Stockholders; (i) the Company has complied and is in compliance with
all Laws applicable to the Company and their business except where the
failure to be in compliance would not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect and (ii) the Company holds all material
licenses, permits and other authorizations of Governmental Authorities
necessary to conduct its business as now being conducted or to
continue to conduct its business as now being conducted. Except as set
forth in Section 3.7 of the Company Disclosure Schedule and except for
the transactions contemplated hereby, the Company has no knowledge of
or intention to make any changes in the conduct of its business that
will result in or cause the Company to be in noncompliance with
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applicable Laws or that will require changes in or a loss of any such
licenses, permits or other authorizations or an increase in any
expenses related thereto except where such noncompliance, change, loss
or increase would not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders,
such licenses, permits and other authorizations as aforesaid held by
the Company are valid and in full force and effect, and there are no
(a) Actions pending, or to the knowledge of the Company or any
Stockholder, threatened or (b) Investigations to the knowledge of the
Company or any Stockholder pending or threatened that would reasonably
be expected to result in the termination, impairment or nonrenewal
thereof.
3.8 Litigation. Section 3.8(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule lists
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all (a) Actions pending, or to the knowledge of the Company and any
Stockholder, threatened or (b) Investigations to the knowledge of the
Company or any Stockholder pending or threatened against any of its
properties. Except as set forth in Section 3.8(b) of the Company
Disclosure Schedule, there are no (i) Actions pending or, to the
Company's or any Stockholder's knowledge, threatened or (ii)
Investigations to the knowledge of the Company or any Stockholder
pending or threatened against, relating to or involving the Company
(or any of its officers or directors in connection with the business
and affairs of the Company) or any properties or rights of the Company
(x) in which there is a reasonable likelihood of an adverse
determination that would reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect, or (y) that questions or challenges the validity of
this Agreement or any action taken or to be taken by the Stockholders
pursuant to this Agreement. There is no Action pending or, to the
knowledge of each Stockholder, threatened against or involving the
Stockholders in their capacity as Stockholders, officers or directors
of the Company.
3.9 Judgments, etc. Except as set forth in Section 3.9 of the
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Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company is not (a) subject to any
judgment, injunction, order or decree of a Governmental Authority that
has had or continues to have or would reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect or (b) in default of any judgment, injunction,
order or decree of a Governmental Authority.
3.10 Changes. Since the Company Balance Sheet Date, except as
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disclosed in Section 3.10 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, to the
knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders: (a) the business of the
Company has in all material respects been conducted only in the
ordinary course, consistent with past practice and consistent with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and no unusual cash payments or
bonuses have been made or agreed to be made inconsistent with past
practice; (b) there has been no direct or indirect redemption,
purchase or other acquisition by the Company of any shares of its
capital stock; (c) there has not been any declaration, setting aside
or payment of any dividend or other distribution by the Company other
than cash management procedures in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice; and (d) there has been no material
adverse effect or change in any of the business, condition (financial
or otherwise), operations, assets or liabilities of the Company, as a
whole (the foregoing to pertain only to matters
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respecting the Company in particular, as opposed to matters
generally affecting the business in which the Company is
engaged).
3.11 Taxes. (a) Except as set forth in Section 3.11(a) of the Company
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Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of the Company and the
Stockholders the Company has (i) filed or will timely file with
the appropriate Governmental Authorities all Returns (including,
without limitation, those pertaining to telecommunications taxes,
interstate and federal excise taxes, sales taxes and FCC mandated
surcharges) which are required to be filed prior to the Closing
Date by or with respect to the Company, and such Returns when
filed are or will be correct and complete in all material
respects and (ii) paid or will timely pay or made or will make
provision for in the appropriate financial statements all
material Taxes of the Company required to be shown to be due on
such Returns; provided, however that the Company makes no
representation with respect to, and Purchaser accepts full
responsibility for, any unpaid federal excise taxes. There are no
Liens for Taxes upon the assets of the Company except liens for
current Taxes not yet due or Taxes being contested in good faith
by appropriate proceedings and in each case where such Lien would
not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
Except as set forth in Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure
Schedule, neither the Company nor the Stockholders has received
any written notice of deficiency or assessment from any taxing
Governmental Authority with respect to liabilities for Taxes of
the Company which have not been paid or finally settled, and any
such deficiency or assessment disclosed in Section 3.11(a) of the
Company Disclosure Schedule is being contested in good faith
through appropriate proceedings.
(b) Except as set forth in Section 3.11(b) of the Company
Disclosure Schedule, the Company does not have any material Liability (i.e., in
excess of $25,000) for the payment of Taxes, except such as are recorded in the
Company Financial Statements or such Taxes as are not yet due, or such Taxes as
have arisen since the Company Balance Sheet Date and for which adequate
provision in the accounts of the Company has been made, and to the knowledge of
the Company and the Stockholders the Company is not in arrears with respect to
any required withholdings or installment payments of any Tax and has not filed
any waiver or extension of the applicable statute of limitations for assessment
of Taxes for a taxation year under the Code or any foreign, state or local law.
3.12 Employee Matters.
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(a) Section 3.12(a) to the Company Disclosure Schedule lists all
employment contracts and all other material contracts to
which the Company is a party with dependent and independent
contractors. Section 3.12(a) of the Company Disclosure
Schedule sets forth the position held by each employee with
the Company, and the annual salary and the length of
employment of each employee.
(b) Except as disclosed on Section 3.12(b) to the Company
Disclosure Schedule,
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(i) no trade union, council of trade unions, employee bargaining
agency or affiliated bargaining agent holds bargaining rights
with respect to any of the Company's employees by way of
certification, interim certification, voluntary recognition,
designation or successor rights,
(ii) the Company has not received notice that any trade union,
council of trade unions, employee bargaining agency or
affiliated bargaining agent has applied to be certified as the
bargaining agent of any of the Company's employees, and
(iii) the Company has not received notice that any trade union,
council of trade unions, employee bargaining agency or
affiliated bargaining agent has applied to have the Company
declared a related employer or successor employer pursuant to
applicable labor legislation.
(c) Except (i) as disclosed in Section 3.12(c) to the Company Disclosure
Schedule and (ii) for remuneration paid to employees and independent
contractors in the usual and ordinary course of business, no material
payments have been made or authorized since the Company Balance Sheet
Date by the Company to officers, directors, employees, or independent
contractors of the Company.
(d) Section 3.12(d) to the Company Disclosure Schedule contains a correct
and complete in all material respects list of all bonus, deferred
compensation, incentive compensation, share or stock bonus, share or
stock purchase, share or stock appreciation right, share or stock
option, severance pay or termination pay, health or other medical,
life or other insurance, death benefit, disability, medical
reimbursement, supplementary unemployment benefit, profit sharing,
pension, retirement and every other benefit plan, program, agreement
or arrangement ("Benefit Plans") maintained or contributed to or
required to be contributed to by the Company thereof for the benefit
of any current or former directors, officers, employees or independent
contractors of the Company or their respective dependents or
beneficiaries.
(e) The Company shall provide, within 15 days of request, to Purchaser
copies of the Company's Benefit Plans and all amendments thereto and
make available to Purchaser all documents in the Company's possession
pertaining to compensation practices, benefits and other terms and
conditions of employment of all directors, officers or employees of
the Company.
(f) Each "employee pension benefit plan" as defined in Section 3(2) of
ERISA that is subject to ERISA (a "Pension Plan") and that has been
maintained or contributed to within the last three years by the
Company or any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) that is
under common control with the Company (as determined in accordance
with Section 4001 of ERISA) or is
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a member of a "controlled group" with the Company (as defined in
Section 4971(e)(2)(B) of the Code) (the "Controlled Group") is
identified as such on Section 3.12(f) to the Company Disclosure
Schedule. Each "employee welfare benefit plan" as defined in Section
3(1) of ERISA and that is subject to ERISA and that has been
maintained or contributed to by any member of the Controlled Group is
identified as such on Section 3.12(f) to the Company Disclosure
Schedule. The Pension Plans and the employee welfare benefit plans
shall be referred to collectively as "Plans. "
(g) None of the Company's Pension Plans is subject to Title IV of ERISA or
to the minimum funding standards of Code section 412. None of the
Company's Pension Plans is a "multi-employer plan" as defined in
Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA and neither the Company nor any member of
the Controlled Group has incurred or is expected to incur any
withdrawal liability under ERISA with respect to any "multi-employer
plan" or any single employer plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA.
(h) Neither the Company nor any member of the Company's Controlled Group
is aware of any facts that would adversely affect the qualified status
of any Pension Plan under Section 401 of the Code.
(i) To the knowledge of the Company, there are no outstanding or pending
Actions, claims (other than routine claims for benefits) or
Investigations asserted or instituted against any of the Company's
Plans or against the Company or any member of the Controlled Group or
any fiduciary of the Plans with respect to the operation of the
Company's Plans.
(j) To the knowledge of the Company: (x) the Company's Plans have, in all
material respects, been maintained, administered and operated in
accordance with their terms and with all provisions of ERISA, the
Code, and any other statute (including rules and regulations under
ERISA, the Code and any other applicable statute) applicable thereto;
and (y) neither the Company nor any member of the Controlled Group nor
any "party in interest" or "disqualified person" within the control of
the Company or any member of the Controlled Group with respect to the
Company's Plans has engaged in a "prohibited transaction" within the
meaning of Section 4975 of the Code or Title I, Part 4 of ERISA.
(k) The Company shall furnish to Purchaser, within 15 days of request,
copies of the latest summary plan description for each Plan of the
Company. The Company shall furnish, within 15 days of request, to
Purchaser copies, including all schedules and attachments, of each
Form 5500 for each Plan of the Company for the last two years.
(l) The Company has no knowledge of any fact, condition, or circumstance
since the date of the documents provided pursuant to Section 3.12(e)
above that
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would materially affect the information contained therein and no
promises have been made by the Company to amend any Plan of the
Company or to provide increased benefits thereunder, except as
required by applicable law.
(m) Except as disclosed in Section 3.12(m) to the Company Disclosure
Schedule and except as would not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect, the Company does not have any liability
arising out of claims made or suits brought (including workers
compensation, occupational health and safety, environmental,
equal employment or nondiscrimination) for injury, sickness,
disease, death or termination of employment of any employees or
former employees of the Company to the extent attributable to an
event occurring or facts and circumstances existing at or prior
to Closing.
(n) To the Stockholders' and the Company's knowledge, no Plan of the
Company contains any term or provision that precludes or
otherwise prohibits its termination.
3.13 Labor. Except as set forth in Section 3.13 of the Company
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Disclosure Schedule, there are no labor strikes, disputes, slowdowns,
work stoppages or other labor troubles or grievances or claims pending
or, to the Company's or any Stockholder's knowledge, threatened
against or involving the Company with respect to Employment Laws or
collective bargaining agreements. No unfair labor practice complaint
before the National Labor Relations Board, no charges pending before
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and no complaint, charge
or grievance of any nature before any similar or comparable
Governmental Authority, in any case relating to the Company or the
conduct of its business, is pending or, to the knowledge of the
Company or any Stockholder, threatened. The Company has not received
notice, nor has any knowledge, of the intent of any Governmental
Authority responsible for the enforcement of labor or Employment Laws
to conduct any investigation of or relating to the Company or the
conduct of its business. Except as set forth in Section 3.13 of the
Company Disclosure Schedule to the knowledge of the Company and each
of the Stockholders, (i) no employee or independent contractor of the
Company whom the Stockholders consider to be a "key employee" or a
contractor who accounts for more than 5% of the Company's revenues for
the year ended October 31, 1997, has notified the Company of any plans
to terminate his or her employment with the Company and (ii) no union
organizing or election activities involving the Company's employees
are in progress, or threatened.
3.14 Title to Properties; Encumbrances. Section 3.14 of the Company
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Disclosure Schedule contains a correct and complete list of all real
property leased or regularly occupied in the conduct of business by
the Company as of the date hereof. The Company does not own any real
property. The Company has good title to or a valid leasehold interest
in all of their respective properties and assets, real, personal and
mixed property (tangible and intangible), which the Company purports
to own or lease, respectively. None of the properties and assets of
the Company owned, leased
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or held are subject to any material (i.e.,in excess of $25,000) Lien,
except (i) Liens reflected in the Company Financial Statements, (ii)
Liens specifically identified in Section 3.14 of the Company
Disclosure Schedule securing specified liabilities or obligations with
respect to which no known default exists and (iii) other Liens
(including, without limitation, statutory liens for current Taxes not
yet due or delinquent or which are being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings and mechanics', carriers', materialmens' and
similar liens imposed by law incurred in the ordinary course of
business and not delinquent or which are being contested in good faith
by appropriate proceedings) that, individually or in the aggregate,
would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.15 Intentionally Omitted.
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3.16 Leases. Section 3.16 of the Company Disclosure Schedule contains
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a correct and complete list of all material leases pursuant to which
the Company is the lessee of any real or personal property. Except as
set forth in Section 3.16 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, to the
knowledge of the Company, all such leases are valid and enforceable in
accordance with their terms and are in full force and effect. Except
as set forth in Section 3.16 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, no
notice of any existing default under any lease has been received by
the Company or given by the Company to any other party thereunder.
3.17 Intentionally Omitted.
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3.18 Intellectual Property.
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(a) Material Proprietary Rights. Section 3.18(a) of the Company
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Disclosure Schedule contains a correct and complete list of all
material Proprietary Rights which, to the knowledge of the
Stockholders and the Company, are used or owned by the Company
and registered with any Governmental Authority, and a list of all
licenses and other agreements relating thereto. The Company has
valid and enforceable rights to all such Proprietary Rights that
are necessary to permit the Company to use such Proprietary
Rights in the conduct of its business substantially as now
conducted, except where the lack of such rights would not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Infringement, etc. Except as set forth in Section 3.18(b) of the
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Company Disclosure Schedule, (i) no royalty or other payment by
the Company to any third party is required to use any Proprietary
Right described in Section 3.18(a) of the Company Disclosure
Schedule; (ii) all Proprietary Rights described in Section
3.18(a) above are valid and in full force and
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effect; (iii) no such Proprietary Right used by the Company
infringes valid rights of any third party and there are no (1)
pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or the Stockholders,
threatened Actions or (2) to the knowledge of the Company or the
Stockholders, pending or threatened Investigations in which any
such infringement is alleged except where the outcome of such
infringement would not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect; (iv) to the knowledge of the Company and the
Stockholders, none of the Proprietary Rights used or owned by the
Company is being infringed by any third party; and (v) to the
knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, no Stockholder and
no officer, director or employee of the Company owns or has any
interest in any Proprietary Right or trade secret, process,
invention or know-how used by the Company in the conduct of its
business.
3.19 Insurance. Section 3.19 of the Company Disclosure Schedule contains
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an accurate and complete description of all insurance contracts
(collectively, the "Insurance Policies"), currently maintained by the
Company. To the Company's knowledge: all the Insurance Policies are in
full force and effect, all premiums with respect thereto covering all
periods up to and including the date hereof have been paid, and no
notice of cancellation or termination has been received with respect
to any such Insurance Policy; and the Company has not been refused any
insurance with respect to its assets or operations, nor has its
coverage been limited, by any insurance carrier to which it has
applied for any such insurance or with which it has carried insurance
during the last three years.
3.20 Agents and Customers. Section 3.20 of the Company Disclosure
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Schedule sets forth a correct and complete list of (a) all of the
agents of the Company and (b) all of the customers of the Company, in
each case from which the Company received 5% or more of the Company's
total revenues during each of the Company's fiscal years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the ten months ended October 31,
1997. Except as set forth in Section 3.20 of the Company Disclosure
Schedule, to the Stockholders' and the Company's knowledge, the
Company has not received any written or oral communication that would
lead the Company to believe that any termination of (or other material
change in) the business relationship of the Company with any agent or
customer named in Section 3.20 of the Company Disclosure Schedule.
3.21 Certain Environmental Matters.
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(a) Except as set forth in Section 3.21(a) of the Company Disclosure
Schedule, the Company has not received any written notice from
any Governmental Authority of any outstanding violation of any
Environmental Laws. Except as set forth in Section 3.21(a) of the
Company Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of the Company, the
Company has all material permits, licenses and other governmental
authorizations, if any, required of the Company under applicable
Environmental Laws, and all such permits, licenses and other
governmental authorizations, if any, are in good standing and in
full force and
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effect, and the Company has not received any written notice from any
Governmental Authority respecting any outstanding violation of the
terms and conditions thereof. To the knowledge of the Company, all
such permits and other governmental authorizations currently held by
the Company pursuant to Environmental Laws, if any, are identified in
Section 3.21(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule; PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
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no warranty or representation is made as to the effect under any
Environmental Laws or upon any such permits, licenses or
authorizations of the transfer of the Stock and/or transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(b) No Environmental Claims have actually been asserted or initiated and
are pending or, to the knowledge of any Stockholder, threatened
against the Company.
(c) To the knowledge of the Company, there are no past or present actions,
activities, circumstances, conditions, events or incidents by or
involving the Company, including, without limitation, the Release,
threatened Release, emissions, discharge, presence or disposal of any
Hazardous Materials, that would or would reasonably be expected to
form the basis of any Environmental Claims having a Material Adverse
Effect. Except as set forth in Section 3.21(c) of the Company
Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of the Company, the Company is
not now, nor does the Company reasonably expect that it will be,
subject to any Environmental Liability resulting from any actions (or
omissions thereof), activities, circumstances, conditions, events or
incidents by or involving the Company prior to the Closing Date that
would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.22 Contracts.
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(a) Disclosure of Certain Contracts. Except as set forth in Section
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3.22(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule or elsewhere in the Company
Disclosure Schedule, the Company is not a party to, or subject to or
bound by, any material Contract (i.e., any individual contract that
involves more than $25,000 per year) that would be binding upon the
Company after the Closing Date and which is not terminable by the
Company without penalty upon not more than 60 days prior written
notice to the other party that is a (i) Contract not made in the
ordinary course of business and (ii) royalty, distribution, agency,
territorial or license agreement; (iii) Contract (other than
agreements covered by clause (ix) below) with any officer, employee,
director or Stockholder (or any Affiliate of any such officer,
employee, director or Stockholder) or any professional person or firm,
independent contractor, dependent contractor or advertising firm or
agency which involves, or has involved, more than $25,000 annually;
(iv) except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.12(b), collective
bargaining agreement with any labor union or representative of
employees; (v) Contract guaranteeing the payment or performance of the
obligations of others; (vi) note, loan agreement or other
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Contract under which the Company has incurred, guaranteed or otherwise
become liable for borrowed money indebtedness; (vii) except as
otherwise set forth in Section 3.12(d), group health or life
insurance, pension, profit sharing, retirement, medical, bonus,
incentive, severance, stock option or purchase plan or other similar
benefit plan, agreement or arrangement in effect with respect to its
employees or others; (viii) Contract limiting the freedom of the
Company to engage in any line of business or to compete with any
Person; (ix) except as otherwise set forth in Section 3.12(a)
consulting agreement that is not terminable at will (or with notice
not to exceed thirty days or payment not to exceed $25,000) by the
Company; (x) joint venture agreement or other Contract with respect to
the operation or management of any entity; or (xi) Contract not
otherwise identified by the foregoing clauses that involves payments
by or to at an annualized rate of more than $25,000 per annum. Within
15 days of request by Purchaser, true and complete copies of any
Contract listed on Schedule 3.22(a) shall be delivered to or otherwise
made available for review by Purchaser.
(b) Status of Contracts. Except as set forth in Section 3.22(b) of the
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Company Disclosure Schedule, (i) to the knowledge of the Company and
the Stockholders, each Contract listed in Section 3.22(a) of the
Company Disclosure Schedule is a valid Contract of the Company (except
as validity may be limited by equitable principles and by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws now or
hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights generally), and (ii)
the Company has not received or given any written notice of default
under any such Contract and to their knowledge no other party is in
default under any such Contract such that said default could
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.23 Affiliate Transactions. Since the Company Balance Sheet Date, except as
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disclosed in Section 3.23 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, or in the
ordinary course of business the Company has not (a) made purchases or sales
of products or services from or to any of the Stockholders or any Affiliate
of any of the Stockholders; (b) transferred any assets to or acquired any
assets from any Stockholders or any Affiliate of any Stockholders, except
for reasonable compensation and expense reimbursement in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice; (c) made any loan to or
borrowed any money from any Stockholder or any Affiliate of any
Stockholder, except for borrowing in the ordinary course under existing
credit facilities which amounts (together with the total outstanding amount
of consolidated indebtedness as of the date hereof) are set forth on
Schedule 3.23 of the Company Disclosure Schedule; (d) entered into, amended
or canceled any transaction, contract, agreement or commitment, except
those contemplated by this Agreement, involving any Stockholder or any
Affiliate of any Stockholder; or (e) introduced or made any change with
respect to its method or terms of payment of, accounting for or allocation
of, expenses or charges involving any of Stockholder or any Affiliate of
any of the Stockholders. The Company is not using any material property,
asset,
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facility, service or personnel held, owned or employed by any
Stockholder or any Affiliate of any Stockholder.
3.24 No Brokers' or Other Fees. Except with respect to a commission to be
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paid to Eric Ottens by the Stockholders, in accordance with the terms
of a separate written agreement with Mr. Ottens, no broker, finder or
investment banker is entitled to any fee or commission in connection
with the sale of the Stock pursuant to this Agreement based upon
arrangements made by or on behalf of any Stockholder or the Company.
3.25 Certain Payments. To the Stockholders' and the Company's
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knowledge, neither the Company, nor any Stockholder, officer, agent or
employee of the Company, any other person associated with, or acting
on behalf of, any of the foregoing, has, directly or indirectly, (i)
used any funds of the Company for unlawful contributions, gifts,
entertainment, or other unlawful expenses relating to political or
other activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic
government officials or employees or to foreign or domestic political
parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (iii) violated any
provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended,
(iv) established or maintained any unlawful or unrecorded fund of
corporate monies or other assets, (v) made any false or fictitious
entry on the books or records of the Company, (vi) made any bribe,
kickback, or other payment of a similar or comparable nature, whether
lawful or not, to any person or entity, private or public, regardless
of form, whether in money, property or services, to obtain favorable
treatment in securing business or to obtain special concessions, or to
pay for favorable treatment for business secured for special
concessions already obtained.
3.25 Florida H.B. 1771. No written notice of any existing violation of
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Florida H.B. 1771, codified as Section 517.075 of the Florida
Statutes, or any regulations promulgated thereunder relating to the
doing business with Cuba by the Company, has been received by the
Company from any Governmental Authority.
3.26 Registration Statement. The marked statements contained in Exhibit F
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hereto are true and correct in all material respects.
3.28 Representations and Warranties Generally.
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(a) One Section of the Company Disclosure Schedule may specifically
cross reference other applicable Sections or parts thereof of the
Company Disclosure Schedule without repeating disclosure that
applies to more than one Section.
(b) In addition, any matters disclosed in any Section of this
Agreement or in any Section of the Company Disclosure Schedule
shall be deemed to be disclosed with respect to all Sections of
this Agreement regardless of whether any cross reference is made.
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(c) EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS
ARTICLE III, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR THE STOCKHOLDERS NOR ANY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR ANY OTHER PERSON ACTING ON THEIR
BEHALF MAKES ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY
OR IMPLIED RELATING TO THE COMPANY, THE STOCKHOLDERS, THE STOCK OR ANY
OTHER MATTER THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE COMPANY
AND THE STOCKHOLDERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY SUCH REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY NOT SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, or any provisions of this Article III
or other applicable Sections of this Agreement or parts thereof, or
any statements set forth in or made part of the Company Disclosure
Schedule or any other materials or information delivered in connection
with this Agreement, the Company Disclosure Schedule or the
transactions contemplated thereby, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees
that to the extent any of such materials or information constitutes
any forward-looking statement, information or projection whatsoever,
such statements, information or projections constituting same have
been presented at the request of Purchaser for illustrative purposes
only, and Purchaser expressly acknowledges herein that other than to
the extent such statements or information either relate to or
constitute any express covenant subsequently to be undertaken by the
Company or the Stockholders pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement, neither the Company nor the Stockholders provide any
assurances or otherwise represent or warrant in any manner whatsoever,
that the results indicated by such forward-looking statements,
information or projections will be experienced or achieved, it being
expressly acknowledged herein by Purchaser that the factors relied
upon for the purpose of such forward-looking statements, information
or projections have not been independently verified by the Company or
the Stockholders, and may differ from those assumed by the Company or
the Stockholders at the time of their respective presentation or
delivery.
(e) Except to the extent expressly set forth herein or in the Company
Disclosure Schedule, or except to the extent verified under an express
written statement to such effect by one or more of the Stockholders,
neither the Company nor the Stockholders make any representation or
warranty to Purchaser, or to any of Purchaser's representatives,
agents, advisors or underwriters, concerning the accuracy, sufficiency
or completeness of any information obtained or derived by, or
otherwise provided to Purchaser, or any of Purchaser's
representatives, agents, advisors or underwriters, including, but not
limited
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to, any legal, financial, technical, marketing, management or other
materials or information obtained by or delivered to Purchaser or
other such parties in the undertaking of their respective due
diligence activities.
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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company and the
Stockholders as follows:
4.1 Corporate Organization. Purchaser is a corporation duly organized,
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validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Colorado. Purchaser has no Subsidiaries, and does not have an
ownership interest in any Person other than as set forth in Section
4.1 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule attached to this Agreement
(the "Purchaser Disclosure Schedule"). Purchaser is qualified to do
business in the jurisdictions set forth in Section 4.1 of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule. Purchaser has the corporate power and
authority to own, lease and operate its respective properties and
assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted and is duly
qualified or licensed to do business as a foreign corporation in good
standing in the jurisdictions in which the ownership, lease or
operation of its property or the conduct of its business requires such
qualification, except jurisdictions in which the failure to be so
qualified or licensed would not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect.
4.2 Authorization, Etc. Purchaser has full corporate power and
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authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this
Agreement and the documents and instruments contemplated hereby and to
carry out the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Purchaser
has duly approved and authorized the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the documents and instruments contemplated hereby and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
and no other corporate proceedings or other action on the part of
Purchaser are necessary to approve and authorize the execution,
delivery and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement and the
documents and instruments contemplated hereby or the consummation by
Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. This
Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of
Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its terms,
except as enforcement hereof may be limited by equitable principles
and by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other
similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights
generally.
4.3 No Approvals or Conflicts. Except as set forth in Section 4.3 of
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the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule neither the execution, delivery or
performance by Purchaser of this Agreement nor the consummation by
Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby will (a) violate,
conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of the articles
of incorporation, bylaws or other governing documents of Purchaser,
and, to the best of Purchaser's knowledge, and subject to Purchaser
obtaining any and all required consents, approvals and authorization
from third parties and/or Governmental Authorities, (b) violate,
conflict with or result in a breach of any
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provision of, or constitute (with or without notice or lapse of time or
both) a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or
acceleration) under, or result in the termination of, or accelerate or
alter in any material way the performance required by or result in the
creation of or give any party the right to create any Lien on any of the
assets or properties of Purchaser under, any note, bond, mortgage, loan
agreement, deed of trust, franchise, permit or other instrument or Contract
to which Purchaser or any of its properties may be bound, (c) violate any
Law applicable to Purchaser or any of its assets or properties, or (d)
require any consent, approval or authorization of, or notice to, or
declaration, filing or registration with, any Governmental Authority or
other third party in connection with the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Purchaser or to enable Purchaser to
continue to conduct its business and operations immediately after the
Closing Date in the same manner in which they are presently conducted.
4.4 Capital Stock. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of
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Purchaser consists of (a) 25,000,000 shares of Purchaser Common Stock, no
par value per share, of which approximately 10,047,091 shares are issued
and outstanding and (b) 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value,
of which none are issued and outstanding; provided, however, that
additional shares may be issued prior to Closing pursuant to outstanding
convertible or exercisable securities and that a reverse stock split is
anticipated in connection with the Proposed Public Offering. Except as set
forth in Section 4.4 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, there are no
outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, calls, rights, contracts,
commitments, understandings, restrictions or arrangements relating to the
issuance, sale, transfer or voting of any shares of Purchaser Common Stock,
including any rights of conversion or exchange under any outstanding
securities or other instruments. Except as set forth in Section 4.4 of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, all outstanding shares of Purchaser Common
Stock have been validly issued and are fully paid, nonassessable and free
of preemptive or similar rights.
4.5 Financial Statements. Purchaser has delivered to the Company the
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audited balance sheets of Purchaser as of April 30, 1996 and 1997, and the
unaudited balance sheets of Purchaser as of October 31, 1997, and related
statements of earnings, changes in financial position and shareholder's
equity for the periods ended on said dates. Such audited financial
statements, including the notes thereto, accompanied by the unqualified
reports of Stockman Kast Ryan & Scruggs, P.C., certified public
accountants, delivered to the Company by Purchaser, and the unaudited
financial statements are collectively referred to herein as the "Purchaser
Financial Statements." To the best of Purchaser's knowledge, the Purchaser
Financial Statements are in accordance with the books and records of
Purchaser, fairly present the financial position of Purchaser and its
results of operations as of and for the periods indicated in accordance
with GAAP and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently
applied. Except as set forth in Section 4.5 of the Purchaser Disclosure
Schedule and as disclosed in the Purchaser Financial Statements, Purchaser
does not have any material Liabilities (i.e. in excess of $25,000 as to any
individual liability), whether or not of a nature required to be reflected
or reserved against on a
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consolidated balance sheet in accordance with GAAP, except for Liabilities
incurred by Purchaser in the ordinary course of business consistent with
past practice that individually or in the aggregate would not have a
Material Adverse Effect upon or change in any of the business, condition
(financial or otherwise), operations, assets or liabilities of Purchaser
taken as a whole. For purposes of this Section, "Liabilities" shall not be
deemed to include Contracts.
4.6 Legal Compliance. Except as set forth in Section 4.6 of the Purchaser
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Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of Purchaser: (i) Purchaser has
complied and is in compliance with all Laws applicable to Purchaser and
their business except where the failure to be in compliance would not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii)
Purchaser holds all material licenses, permits and other authorizations of
Governmental Authorities necessary to conduct its business as now being
conducted or to continue to conduct its business as now being conducted.
Except as set forth in Section 4.6 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule and
except for the transactions contemplated hereby, Purchaser has no knowledge
of or intention to make any changes in the conduct of its business that
will result in or cause Purchaser to be in noncompliance with applicable
Laws or that will require changes in or a loss of any such licenses,
permits or other authorizations or an increase in any expenses related
thereto except where such noncompliance, change, loss or increase would not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. To Purchaser's
knowledge, such licenses, permits and other authorizations as aforesaid
held by Purchaser are valid and in full force and effect, and there are no
(a) Actions pending, or to the knowledge of Purchaser, threatened or (b)
Investigations to the knowledge of Purchaser pending or threatened that
would reasonably be expected to result in the termination, impairment or
nonrenewal thereof.
4.7 Litigation. Section 4.7(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule lists all
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(a) Actions pending, or to the knowledge of Purchaser, threatened or (b)
Investigations to the knowledge of Purchaser pending or threatened against
any of its properties. Except as set forth in Section 4.7(b) of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, there are no (i) Actions pending or, to
Purchaser's knowledge, threatened or (ii) Investigations to the knowledge
of Purchaser pending or threatened against, relating to or involving
Purchaser (or any of its officers or directors in connection with the
business and affairs of Purchaser) or any properties or rights of Purchaser
(x) in which there is a reasonable likelihood of an adverse determination
that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or (y)
that questions or challenges the validity of this Agreement or any action
taken or to be taken by Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
4.8 Judgments, etc. Except as set forth in Section 4.8 of the Purchaser
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Disclosure Schedule, Purchaser is not (a) subject to any judgment,
injunction, order or decree of a Governmental Authority that has had or
continues to have or would reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect or (b) in default of any judgment, injunction, order or
decree of a Governmental Authority.
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4.9 Changes. Since the Purchaser Balance Sheet Date, except as disclosed
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in Section 4.9 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of
Purchaser: (a) the business of Purchaser has in all material respects been
conducted only in the ordinary course, consistent with past practice and
consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and no unusual
cash payments or bonuses have been made or agreed to be made inconsistent
with past practice; (b) there has been no direct or indirect redemption,
purchase or other acquisition by Purchaser of any shares of its capital
stock; (c) there has not been any declaration, setting aside or payment of
any dividend or other distribution by Purchaser other than cash management
procedures in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice; and (d) there has been no material adverse effect or change in
any of the business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, assets
or liabilities of Purchaser, as a whole (the foregoing to pertain only to
matters respecting Purchaser in particular, as opposed to matters generally
affecting the business in which Purchaser is engaged).
4.10 Taxes. (a) Except as set forth in Section 4.10(a) of the Purchaser
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Disclosure Schedule to the knowledge of Purchaser, Purchaser has (i) filed
or will timely file with the appropriate Governmental Authorities all
Returns which are required to be filed prior to the Closing Date by or with
respect to Purchaser, and such Returns (including without limitation, those
pertaining to telecommunications taxes, interstate and federal excise
taxes, sales taxes and FCC mandated surcharges) when filed are or will be
correct and complete in all material respects and (ii) paid or will timely
pay or made or will make provision for in the appropriate financial
statements all material Taxes of Purchaser required to be shown to be due
on such Returns; provided, however that Purchaser makes no representation
with respect to any unpaid federal excise taxes. There are no Liens for
Taxes upon the assets of Purchaser except liens for current Taxes not yet
due or Taxes being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and
in each case where such Lien would not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect. Except as set forth in Section 4.10(a) of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, Purchaser has not received any written
notice of deficiency or assessment from any taxing Governmental Authority
with respect to liabilities for Taxes of Purchaser which have not been paid
or finally settled, and any such deficiency or assessment disclosed in
Section 4.10(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule is being contested in
good faith through appropriate proceedings.
(b) Except as set forth in Section 4.10(b) of the Purchaser Disclosure
Schedule, Purchaser does not have any material Liability (i.e., in excess of
$25,000) for the payment of Taxes, except such as are recorded in the Purchaser
Financial Statements or such Taxes as are not yet due as have arisen since the
Purchaser Balance Sheet Date and for which adequate provision in the accounts of
Purchaser has been made, and to the knowledge of Purchaser, Purchaser is not in
arrears with respect to any required withholdings or installment payments of any
Tax and has not filed any waiver or extension of the applicable statute of
limitations for assessment of Taxes for a taxation year under the Code or any
state income or franchise tax law or any other legislation imposing tax on
Purchaser.
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4.11 Employee Matters.
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(a) Purchaser is not a party to any employment contract. Section 4.11(a)
to the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule lists all material contracts to
which Purchaser is a party with dependent and independent contractors.
Section 4.11(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule sets forth the
position held by each employee with Purchaser, and the annual salary
and the length of employment of each employee.
(b) Except as disclosed on Section 4.11(b) to the Purchaser Disclosure
Schedule,
(i) no trade union, council of trade unions, employee bargaining
agency or affiliated bargaining agent holds bargaining rights
with respect to any of Purchaser's employees by way of
certification, interim certification, voluntary recognition,
designation or successor rights,
(ii) Purchaser has not received notice that any trade union, council
of trade unions, employee bargaining agency or affiliated
bargaining agent has applied to be certified as the bargaining
agent of any of Purchaser's employees, and
(iii) Purchaser has not received notice that any trade union, council
of trade unions, employee bargaining agency or affiliated
bargaining agent has applied to have Purchaser declared a
related employer or successor employer pursuant to applicable
labor legislation.
(c) Except (i) as disclosed in Section 4.11(c) to the Purchaser Disclosure
Schedule and (ii) for remuneration paid to employees and independent
contractors in the usual and ordinary course of business, no material
payments have been made or authorized since the Purchaser Balance
Sheet Date by Purchaser to officers, directors, employees or
independent contractors of Purchaser.
(d) Section 4.11(d) to the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule contains a
correct and complete list of all Benefit Plans.
(e) Purchaser shall provide, within 15 days of request, to the Company
copies of Purchaser's Benefit Plans and all amendments thereto and
have made available to the Purchaser all documents in Purchaser's
possession pertaining to compensation practices, benefits and other
terms and conditions of employment of all directors, officers or
employees of Purchaser.
(f) Each Pension Plan that has been maintained or contributed to within
the last three years by Purchaser or any trade or business (whether or
not incorporated) that is under common control with Purchaser (as
determined in
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accordance with Section 4001 of ERISA) or is a member of a Controlled
Group is identified as such on Section 4.11(f) to the Purchaser
Disclosure Schedule. Each "employee welfare benefit plan" as defined
in Section 3(1) of ERISA and that is subject to ERISA and that has
been maintained or contributed to by any member of the Controlled
Group is identified as such on Section 4.11(f) to the Purchaser
Disclosure Schedule.
(g) None of Purchaser's Pension Plans is subject to Title IV of ERISA or
to the minimum funding standards of Code section 412. None of the U.S.
Pension Plans is a "multi-employer plan" as defined in Section
4001(a)(3) of ERISA and neither Purchaser nor any member of the
Controlled Group has incurred or is expected to incur any withdrawal
liability under ERISA with respect to any "multi-employer plan" or any
single employer plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA.
(h) Neither Purchaser nor any member of Purchaser's Controlled Group is
aware of any facts that would adversely affect the qualified status of
any Pension Plan under Section 401 of the Code.
(i) To the knowledge of Purchaser, there are no outstanding or pending
Actions, claims (other than routine claims for benefits) or
Investigations asserted or instituted against any of Purchaser's Plans
or against Purchaser or any member of the Controlled Group or any
fiduciary of Purchaser's Plans with respect to the operation of
Purchaser's Plans.
(j) To the knowledge of Purchaser, (x) Purchaser's Plans have, in all
material respects, been maintained, administered and operated in
accordance with their terms and with all provisions of ERISA, the
Code, and any other statute (including rules and regulations under
ERISA, the Code and any other applicable statute) applicable thereto,
and (y) neither Purchaser nor any member of the Controlled Group nor
any "party in interest" or "disqualified person" within the control of
Purchaser or any member of the Controlled Group with respect to
Purchaser's Plans has engaged in a "prohibited transaction" within the
meaning of Section 4975 of the Code or Title I, Part 4 of ERISA.
(k) Purchaser shall furnish, within 15 days of request, to the Company
copies of the latest summary plan description for each of Purchaser's
Plans. Purchaser shall, within 15 days of request, furnish to the
Company copies, including all schedules and attachments, of each Form
5500 for each Plan of Purchaser for the last two years.
(l) Purchaser has no knowledge of any fact, condition, or circumstance
since the date of the documents provided pursuant to Section 4.11(e)
above that would materially affect the information contained therein
and no promises have
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been made by Purchaser to amend any of Purchaser's Plan or to provide
increased benefits thereunder, except as required by applicable law.
(m) Except as disclosed in Section 4.11(m) to the Purchaser Disclosure
Schedule and except as would not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect, Purchaser does not have any liability arising
out of claims made or suits brought (including workers compensation,
occupational health and safety, environmental, equal employment or
nondiscrimination) for injury, sickness, disease, death or termination
of employment of any employees or former employees of Purchaser to the
extent attributable to an event occurring or facts and circumstances
existing at or prior to Closing.
(n) To Purchaser's knowledge, no Plan of Purchaser contains any term or
provision that precludes or otherwise prohibits its termination.
4.12 Labor. Except as set forth in Section 4.12 of the Purchaser Disclosure
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Schedule, there are no labor strikes, disputes, slowdowns, work stoppages
or other labor troubles or grievances or claims pending or, to Purchaser's
knowledge, threatened against or involving Purchaser with respect to
Employment Laws or collective bargaining agreements. No unfair labor
practice complaint before the National Labor Relations Board, no charges
pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and no
complaint, charge or grievance of any nature before any similar or
comparable Governmental Authority, in any case relating to Purchaser or the
conduct of its business, is pending or, to the knowledge of Purchaser,
threatened. Purchaser has not received notice, nor has any knowledge, of
the intent of any Governmental Authority responsible for the enforcement of
labor or Employment Laws to conduct any investigation of or relating to
Purchaser or the conduct of its business. Except as set forth in Section
4.12 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, to the knowledge of Purchaser,
(i) no employee or independent contractor of Purchaser it considers to be a
"key employee" or a contractor who accounts for more than 5% of Purchaser's
revenues for the year ended October 31, 1997, notified Purchaser of any
plans to terminate his or her employment with Purchaser and (ii) no union
organizing or election activities involving Purchaser's employees are in
progress, or threatened.
4.13 Title to Properties; Encumbrances. Section 4.13 of the Purchaser
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Disclosure Schedule contains a correct and complete list of all real
property leased or regularly occupied in the conduct of business by
Purchaser as of the date hereof. Purchaser has good and marketable title to
or a valid leasehold interest in all of their respective properties and
assets, real, personal and mixed property (tangible and intangible), which
the Company purports to own or lease respectively. None of the properties
and assets of Purchaser owned, leased or held are subject to any material
Lien (i.e., in excess of $25,000), except (i) Liens reflected in the
Purchaser Financial Statements, (ii) Liens specifically identified in
Section 4.13 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule securing specified
liabilities or obligations with respect to which no default exists and
(iii) other Liens (including, without limitation, statutory liens
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for current Taxes not yet due or delinquent or which are being contested in
good faith by appropriate proceedings and mechanics', carriers',
materialmens' and similar liens imposed by law incurred in the ordinary
course of business and not delinquent or which are being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings) that, individually or in the aggregate,
would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect .
4.14 Intentionally Omitted.
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4.16 Leases. Section 4.15 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule
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contains a correct and complete list of all material leases pursuant to
which Purchaser is the lessee of any real or personal property. Except as
set forth in Section 4.15 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, to the
knowledge of Purchaser, all such leases are valid and enforceable in
accordance with their terms and are in full force and effect. Except as set
forth in Section 4.15 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, no notice of
any existing default under any lease has been received by Purchaser or give
by Purchaser to any other party thereunder.
4.17 Intentionally Omitted.
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4.13 Intellectual Property.
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(a) Material Proprietary Rights. Section 4.17(a) of the Purchaser
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Disclosure Schedule contains a correct and complete list of all
material Proprietary Rights which, to the knowledge of Purchaser are
used or owned by Purchaser and registered with any Governmental
Authority, and a list of all licenses and other agreements relating
thereto. Purchaser has valid and enforceable rights to all such
Proprietary Rights that are necessary to permit Purchaser to use such
Proprietary Rights in the conduct of its business substantially as now
conducted, except where the lack of such rights would not reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Infringement, etc. Except as set forth in Section 4.17(b) of the
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Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, (i) no royalty or other payment by
Purchaser to any third party is required to use any Proprietary Right
described in Section 4.17(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule;
(ii) all Proprietary Rights described in Section 4.17(a) above are
valid and in full force and effect; (iii) no such Proprietary Right
used by Purchaser infringes valid rights of any third party and there
are no (1) pending or, to the knowledge of Purchaser, threatened
Actions or (2) to the knowledge of Purchaser, pending or threatened
Investigations in which any such infringement is alleged except where
the outcome of such infringement would not reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect; (iv) to the knowledge of Purchaser,
none of the Proprietary Rights used or owned by Purchaser is being
infringed by any third party; and (v) to the knowledge of Purchaser,
no officer, director or employee of Purchaser owns or has any interest
in any Proprietary Right or trade secret,
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process, invention or know-how used by Purchaser in the
conduct of its business.
4.18 Insurance. Section 4.18 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule
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contains an accurate and complete description of all Insurance
Policies currently maintained by Purchaser. To Purchaser's knowledge:
all the Insurance Policies are in full force and effect, all premiums
with respect thereto covering all periods up to and including the date
hereof have been paid, and no notice of cancellation or termination
has been received with respect to any such Insurance Policy; and
Purchaser has not been refused any insurance with respect to its
assets or operations, nor has its coverage been limited, by any
insurance carrier to which it has applied for any such insurance or
with which it has carried insurance during the last three years.
4.19 Agents and Customers. Section 4.19 of the Purchaser Disclosure
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Schedule sets forth a correct and complete list of (a) all of the
customers of Purchaser and (b) all of the customers of Purchaser in
each case from which Purchaser received 5% or more of Purchaser's
total revenues during each of Purchaser's fiscal years ended April 30,
1996 and 1997 and the six months ended October 31, 1997. Except as set
forth in Section 4.19 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, to
Purchaser's knowledge, Purchaser has not received any written or oral
communication that would lead the Purchaser to believe that any
termination of (or other material change in) the business relationship
of Purchaser with any agent or customer named in Section 4.19 of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule.
4.20 Certain Environmental Matters.
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(a) Except as set forth in Section 4.20(a) of the Purchaser
Disclosure Schedule, Purchaser has not received any written notice from any
Governmental Authority of any outstanding violation of any Environmental Laws.
Except as set forth in Section 4.20(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, to
the knowledge of Purchaser, Purchaser has all material permits, licenses and
other governmental authorizations, if any, required of Purchaser under
applicable Environmental Laws, and all such permits, licenses and other
governmental authorizations, if any, are in good standing and in full force and
effect, and Purchaser has not received any written notice from any Governmental
Authority respecting any outstanding violation of the terms and conditions
thereof. To the knowledge of Purchaser, all such permits and other governmental
authorizations currently held by Purchaser pursuant to Environmental Laws, if
any, are identified in Section 4.20(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, no warranty or representation is made as to the effect under
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any Environmental Laws or upon any such permits, licenses or authorizations of
the transfer of the Stock and/or transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(b) No Environmental Claims have actually been asserted or initiated
and are pending or, to the knowledge of Purchaser, threatened against Purchaser.
(c) To the knowledge of Purchaser, there are no past or present
actions, activities, circumstances, conditions, events or incidents by or
involving Purchaser, including, without limitation, the Release, threatened
Release, emissions, discharge, presence or disposal of any
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Hazardous Materials, that would or would reasonably be expected to form the
basis of any Environmental Claims having a Material Adverse Effect. Except as
set forth in Section 4.20(c) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, to the
knowledge of Purchaser, Purchaser is not now, nor does Purchaser reasonably
expect that it will be, subject to any Environmental Liability resulting from
any actions (or omissions thereof), activities, circumstances, conditions,
events or incidents by or involving Purchaser prior to the Closing Date that
would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.21 Contracts.
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(a) Disclosure of Certain Contracts. Except as set forth in Section
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4.21(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, Purchaser is not a
party to, or subject to or bound by, any material Contract (i.e.,
any individual contract that involves more than $25,000 per year)
that would be binding upon Purchaser after the Closing Date and
which is not terminable by Purchaser without penalty upon not
more than 60 days prior written notice to the other party and
that is a (i) Contract not made in the ordinary course of
business; (ii) royalty, distribution, agency, territorial or
license agreement; (iii) Contract (other than agreements covered
by clause (ix) below) with any officer, employee, director or
shareholder (or any Affiliate of any such officer, employee,
director or shareholder) or any professional person or firm,
independent contractor, dependent contractor or advertising firm
or agency which involves, or has involved, more than $25,000
annually; (iv) except as otherwise set forth in Section 4.11(b),
collective bargaining agreement with any labor union or
representative of employees; (v) Contract guaranteeing the
payment or performance of the obligations of others; (vi) note,
loan agreement or other Contract under which Purchaser has
incurred, guaranteed or otherwise become liable for borrowed
money indebtedness; (vii) except as otherwise set forth in
Section 4.11(d), group health or life insurance, pension, profit
sharing, retirement, medical, bonus, incentive, severance, stock
option or purchase plan or other similar benefit plan, agreement
or arrangement in effect with respect to its employees or others;
(viii) Contract limiting the freedom of Purchaser to engage in
any line of business or to compete with any Person; (ix) except
as otherwise set forth in Section 4.11(a) consulting agreement
that is not terminable at will (or with notice not to exceed
thirty days or payment not to exceed $25,000) by Purchaser; (x)
joint venture agreement or other Contract with respect to the
operation or management of any entity; or (xi) Contract not
otherwise identified by the foregoing clauses that involves
payments by or to at an annualized rate of more than $25,000 per
annum. Within 15 days of request by Purchaser, true and complete
copies of any Contract listed on Schedule 4.21(a) shall be
delivered to or otherwise made available for review by the
Company and the Stockholders.
(b) Status of Contracts. Except as set forth in Section 4.21(b) of
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the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, (i) to the knowledge of
Purchaser, each Contract listed in Section 4.21(a) of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule is a valid Contract
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of Purchaser (except as validity may be limited by equitable
principles and by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect
relating to creditors' rights generally), and (ii) Purchaser has
not received or given any written notice of default under any
such Contract and to their knowledge no other party is in default
under any such Contract such that said default could reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.22 Affiliate Transactions. Since the Purchaser Balance Sheet Date,
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except as disclosed in Section 4.22 of the Purchaser Disclosure
Schedule or in the ordinary course of business, Purchaser has not (a)
made purchases or sales of products or services from or to any
Affiliate of Purchaser; (b) transferred any assets to or acquired any
assets from any Affiliate of Purchaser, except for reasonable
compensation and expense reimbursement in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice; (c) made any loan to or
borrowed any money from any Affiliate of Purchaser, except for
borrowing in the ordinary course under existing credit facilities
which amounts (together with the total outstanding amount of
consolidated indebtedness as of the date hereof) are set forth on
Schedule 4.22 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule; (d) entered into,
amended or canceled any transaction, contract, agreement or
commitment, except those contemplated by this Agreement, involving any
Affiliate of Purchaser; or (e) introduced or made any change with
respect to its method or terms of payment of, accounting for or
allocation of, expenses or charges involving any Affiliate of
Purchaser. Purchaser is not using any material property, asset,
facility, service or personnel held, owned or employed by any
Affiliate of Purchaser.
4.23 No Brokers' or Other Fees. Except with respect to commission to be
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paid to Eric Ottens by the Stockholders, no broker, finder or
investment banker is entitled to any fee or commission in connection
with the sale of the Stock pursuant to this Agreement based upon
arrangements made by or on behalf of Purchaser.
4.24 Certain Payments. To Purchaser's knowledge, neither Purchaser, nor
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any officer, director, agent or employee of Purchaser, or any other
person associated with, or acting on behalf of, any of the foregoing,
has, directly or indirectly, (i) used any corporate funds for unlawful
contributions, gifts, entertainment, or other unlawful expenses
relating to political or other activity, (ii) made any unlawful
payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to
foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate
funds, (iii) violated any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act of 1977, as amended, (iv) established or maintained any unlawful
or unrecorded fund of corporate monies or other assets, (v) made any
false or fictitious entry on the books or records of Purchaser, (vi)
made any bribe, kickback, or other payment of a similar or comparable
nature, whether lawful or not, to any person or entity, private or
public, regardless of form, whether in money, property or services, to
obtain favorable treatment in securing business or to obtain special
concessions, or to pay for favorable treatment for business secured
for special concessions already obtained.
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4.25 Florida H.B. 1771. No written notice of any existing violation of
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Florida H.B. 1771, codified as Section 517.075 of the Florida
Statutes, or any regulations promulgated thereunder relating to the
doing business with Cuba by the Purchaser has been received by the
Purchaser from any Governmental Authority.
4.26 Purchaser Common Stock. The issuance and delivery by Purchaser of
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shares of Purchaser Common Stock pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, shall
be duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action on
the part of Purchaser prior to Closing. The shares of Purchaser Common
Stock to be issued pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, when issued and
delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will be duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. Purchaser is
solely responsible for the content of the prospectus, Registration
Statement and all other materials or reports filed or provided in
connection with the Proposed Public Offering; provided, however that
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the parties hereto agree that Purchaser may rely on the
representations and warranties contained in Article III hereof and the
Company Disclosure Schedule in preparing such materials; provided,
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further, that Purchaser may not rely on any other information provided
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by the Company or the Stockholders in preparing such materials unless
such information is in writing and explicitly authorizes such
reliance.
4.27 Intentionally Omitted.
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4.28 Representations and Warranties Generally.
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(a) One Section of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule may specifically
cross reference other applicable Sections or parts thereof of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule without repeating disclosure that
applies to more than one Section.
(b) In addition, any matters disclosed in any Section of this
Agreement or in any Section of the Company Disclosure Schedule
shall be deemed to be disclosed with respect to all Sections of
this Agreement regardless of whether any cross reference is made.
(c) EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS
ARTICLE IV, NEITHER PURCHASER NOR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR ANY OTHER PERSON ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF
MAKES ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED RELATING TO PURCHASER, THE PURCHASER COMMON STOCK OR ANY
OTHER MATTER THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND PURCHASER
HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY SUCH REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY NOT SET
FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, or any provisions of this Article
IV or other applicable Sections of this Agreement or parts
thereof, or any statements set forth in or made part of the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule or any other materials or
information delivered in connection with this Agreement, the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule or the transactions contemplated
thereby, Company acknowledges and agrees that to the extent any
of such materials or information constitutes any forward-looking
statement, information or projection whatsoever, such
statements, information or projections constituting same have
been presented at the request of the Company for illustrative
purposes only, and the Company and the Stockholders expressly
acknowledge herein that other than to the extent such statements
or information either relate to or constitute any express
covenant subsequently to be undertaken by the Purchaser pursuant
to the provisions of this Agreement, provides no assurances or
otherwise represent or warrant in any manner whatsoever, that
the results indicated by such forward-looking statements,
information or projections will be experienced or achieved, it
being expressly acknowledged herein by the Company and the
Stockholders that the factors relied upon for the purpose of
such forward-looking statements, information or projections have
not been independently verified by the Purchaser and may differ
from those assumed by the Purchaser at the time of their
respective presentation or delivery.
(e) Except to the extent expressly set forth herein or in the
Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, or except to the extent verified
under an express written statement to such effect by one or more
of the executive officers of Purchaser makes no representation
or warranty to the Company, the Stockholders, or to any of the
Company's representatives, agents, advisors or underwriters,
concerning the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of any
information obtained or derived by, or otherwise provided to the
Company, the Stockholders, or any of the Company's
representatives, agents, advisors or underwriters, including,
but not limited to, any legal, financial, technical, marketing,
management or other materials or information obtained by or
delivered to the Company, the Stockholders or other such parties
in the undertaking of their respective due diligence activities.
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ARTICLE
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDERS
From and after the date hereof and until the Closing Date (except as
hereinafter otherwise provided), unless Purchaser shall otherwise agree in
writing, but only so long as this Agreement is in full force and effect and
Purchaser is not in default of its obligations hereunder:
5.1 Access. Subject in all events to the terms of the
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Confidentiality Agreement, the Company shall permit:
(a) Purchaser and its advisers to have reasonable access to
all properties, books, accounts, records, Contracts,
files, correspondence, tax records, and documents of or
relating to the Company, and to discuss such matters
with the Stockholders; the Company shall make available
to Purchaser and its advisers a copy of all other
information concerning its business and properties as
Purchaser may reasonably request;
(b) Purchaser, at its sole cost and expense, to conduct, or
cause its agents to conduct, such reasonable reviews,
inspections, surveys, tests, and investigations of the
assets of the Company as Purchaser deems reasonably
necessary or advisable;
(c) Purchaser, and its advisers to consult with the
accountants for the Company, and said accountants are
hereby authorized to disclose all information in their
possession to Purchaser and its advisers with respect to
the Company and the businesses thereof;
(d) subject in each case to the prior approval of the
Company, Purchaser, and its advisers to discuss the
proposed acquisition with the employees of the Company;
provided that representatives of the Company may be
present during any such discussions and provided that
such discussions are coordinated with representatives of
the Company as to the content of such proposed
discussions to assure that such discussions do not
interfere unreasonably with the business and operations
of the Company or harm the relationship which the
Company has with its employees; and
(e) Purchaser to have such additional access as is
reasonably necessary to permit Purchaser to prepare its
registration statement, and any amendments thereto,
relating to its Proposed Public Offering;
provided, however, any investigation pursuant to this Section shall be conducted
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in such manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the businesses and
operations of the Company.
5.2 Ordinary Course. Except as set forth in Exhibit 5.2, and except
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for any actions required to be performed by the Company, or
otherwise permitted pursuant to this
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Agreement, the Company shall conduct its business generally in
the ordinary and usual course in all material respects and use
all reasonable efforts to preserve its business organizations
intact and its existing relations with customers, suppliers,
employees, independent contractors and business associates, and
the Company shall not do any of the following without the
approval of Purchaser (which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld):
(a) amend its Certificate of Incorporation (or like charter
documents) or By-laws;
(b) subdivide, split, combine, consolidate, or reclassify
any of its outstanding shares of capital stock;
(c) declare, set aside or pay any dividend or make any other
distribution payable in cash, shares, stock, securities
or property with respect to any of its shares of capital
stock; provided, however, that the Company shall
continue to have the right to distribute Standstill
Payments among the Stockholders;
(d) repurchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire, directly or
indirectly, any of its capital stock or any securities
convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable into any
of its capital stock;
(e) enter into any material transaction not in the ordinary
course of its business consistent with past practice;
(f) issue, sell, pledge, dispose of, or encumber, or
authorize or propose the issuance, sale, pledge,
disposition, or encumbrance of, any of its capital
stock, or any securities convertible into or
exchangeable or exercisable for, or options, puts,
warrants, calls, commitments or rights of any kind to
acquire, any of its shares of capital stock;
(g) transfer, lease, license, sell, mortgage, pledge,
encumber, or dispose of any material property or assets
or incur, guarantee, assume, or increase any
indebtedness or other liability in excess of $25,000
other than in the ordinary and usual course of business
consistent with past practice;
(h) authorize capital expenditures in excess of $25,000
other than in the ordinary and usual course of business
consistent with past practice; provided, however, that
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the nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to
prohibit (or require any consent from Purchaser for) the
Company taking any of the following actions (including,
without limitation, making any capital expenditure in
connection therewith): the satisfaction and termination
of the Company's credit line with Merrill Lynch; the
termination (and payment of any outstanding balance) of
the Company's corporate credit card; any payments to
Zion Credit Corporation or the landlord's of the
Company's Connecticut and Florida locations in
connection with the obtaining of releases of any
personal guarantees by the Stockholders or John Lynch of
the Company's
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obligations to such persons or entities; provided,
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further, that the Stockholders shall promptly notify
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Purchaser of such actions.
(i) make any material acquisition of, or investment in,
assets, shares, capital stock or other securities of any
other person or entity other than in the ordinary and
usual course of business consistent with past practice;
(j) except as may be required to satisfy contractual
obligations existing as of the date hereof and the
requirements of applicable Laws, establish, adopt, enter
into, make, amend in any material respect, or make any
material elections under any collective bargaining
agreement or Employee Plan;
(k) implement any change in its accounting principles,
practices, or methods, other than as may be required by
generally accepted accounting principles; and
(l) authorize or enter into any agreement to take any of the
actions referred to in this Section.
5.3 Representations and Warranties. The Company and the
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Stockholders shall not knowingly and intentionally do, or cause
to be done, anything that would cause any of the representations
and warranties set forth in Article III from being true,
complete, and accurate in all material respects on the Closing
Date as if made on such date (except to the extent that such
representations and warranties are, by their terms, made
expressly as of the date of this Agreement).
5.4 No Breach. The Company and the Stockholders shall not knowingly
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and intentionally do any act or omit to do any act, or permit
any act or omission to act, which will cause a material breach
of this Agreement.
5.5 Financial Statements. The Company shall furnish to Purchaser
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within 60 days after the end of each fiscal quarter ending after
the date hereof an unaudited balance sheet and income statement
of the Company for each such period.
5.6 Litigation. The Company shall promptly notify Purchaser in
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writing of any action, written investigation, claim, audit,
action, suit, or proceeding which is commenced against, by or
relating to the Company or this Agreement by or before any court
or Governmental Authority, commission, board, bureau, agency, or
instrumentality.
5.7 Closing Conditions. The Company and the Stockholders shall use
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reasonable efforts to cause all of the conditions to the
obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement to be satisfied on
or prior to the Closing Date (but only to the extent the
satisfaction of such conditions is within the control of the
Company or the Stockholders).
5.8 Employee Benefit Plans. The Company and the Stockholders agree
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to use their reasonable efforts to coordinate the conversion or
merger of any employee benefit
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plans of the Company into Purchaser plans, to the extent that
such plans may exist, to provide any and all employees of the
Company who become employees of Purchaser with the same employee
benefits uniformly offered to employees of Purchaser.
5.9 Contracts. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to cause
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the Company to consult with Purchaser prior to entering into any
Contract not in the ordinary course of business.
5.10 Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement. Subject to any right of
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offset of sums owing by the Company to Purchaser, relating to
sums due and owing to the Company's accountants and other
professionals from Purchaser, the Company shall not knowingly
and intentionally take any action that would cause it to be in a
state of default beyond notice and opportunity to cure under the
Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement.
5.11 No Shop. In consideration for the Standstill Payments made by
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Purchaser under the October 31, 1997 Standstill Agreement (a)
from and after the date hereof until the Closing Date, but only
so long as this Agreement remains in full force and effect and
has not been terminated, the Company and the Stockholders shall
not, and shall not permit the respective officers, employees,
representatives, and other advisors of the Company on behalf of
the Company to (1) actively pursue discussions or negotiations
with any person, other than Purchaser, relating to the possible
acquisition of, or business combination with, the Company
(whether by way of merger, consolidation, take-over bid, tender
offer, purchase of shares, purchase of assets, or otherwise) or
any material portion of its or their shares of capital stock or
assets (with any such efforts by any such person, including a
firm proposal to make such an acquisition or combination, herein
referred to as a "Competing Transaction"), (2) make or authorize
any public statement, recommendation, or solicitation in support
of any possible Competing Transaction by any Person other than
by Purchaser, or (3) enter into a binding written agreement with
any person, other than Purchaser, providing for a possible
Competing Transaction. The Company and its respective directors,
officers, employees, representatives, and other advisors and
each of the Stockholders shall immediately cease any and all
active, discussions, or negotiations with any parties conducted
heretofore with respect to any Competing Transaction.
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ARTICLE
PURCHASER'S COVENANTS
From and after the date hereof and until the Closing Date (except as
hereinafter otherwise provided), unless the Company shall otherwise agree in
writing, but only so long as this Agreement is in full force and effect and
neither the Company nor the Stockholders are in default of their obligations
hereunder:
6.1 Access. Purchaser shall permit:
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(a) the Company, the Stockholders and their respective
advisers to have reasonable access to all properties,
books, accounts, records, Contracts, files,
correspondence, tax records, and documents of or
relating to Purchaser and to discuss such matters with
the executive officers of Purchaser; Purchaser shall
make available to the Company and the Stockholders and
their respective advisers, prior to the filing of same,
a copy of any materials, reports or statement to be
filed with the SEC or any other Governmental Authority,
and all other information concerning its business and
properties as the Company and the Stockholders may
reasonably request;
(b) the Company and the Stockholders, at their sole cost and
expense, to conduct, or cause its agents to conduct,
such reasonable reviews, inspections, surveys, tests,
and investigations of the assets of Purchaser as the
Company or the Stockholders deem reasonably necessary or
advisable;
(c) the Company and the Stockholders and their respective
advisers to consult with the accountants for Purchaser,
and said accountants are hereby authorized to disclose
all information in their possession to the Company, the
Stockholders and their advisers with respect to
Purchaser and the businesses thereof; and
(d) subject in each case to the prior approval of Purchaser,
the Company, the Stockholders and their respective
advisers to discuss the proposed acquisition with the
employees of Purchaser; provided that representatives of
Purchaser may be present during any such discussions and
provided that such discussions are coordinated with
representatives of Purchaser as to the content of such
proposed discussions to assure that such discussions do
not interfere unreasonably with the business and
operations of Purchaser or harm the relationship which
Purchaser has with its employees;
provided, however, any investigation pursuant to this Section shall be conducted
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in such manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the businesses and
operations of Purchaser.
6.2 Ordinary Course. Except for the Proposed Public Offering, the
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Proposed GlobalTel Merger and as set forth in Exhibit 6.2, and
except for any actions required to be
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performed by Purchaser or otherwise permitted pursuant to this
Agreement, Purchaser shall conduct its business generally in the
ordinary and usual course in all material respects and use all
reasonable efforts to preserve its business organizations intact
and its existing relations with customers, suppliers,
independent contractors, employees, and business associates, and
Purchaser shall not do any of the following without the approval
of the Stockholders (which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld):
(a) amend its Articles of Incorporation (or like charter
documents) or By-laws or subdivide, split, combine,
consolidate, or reclassify any of its outstanding shares
of capital stock; provided, however, that nothing in
this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit Purchaser
effectuating a reverse split of its capital stock or
amending its By-Laws to allow additional directors in
contemplation of the Proposed GlobalTel Merger ;
(b) repurchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire, directly or
indirectly, any of its capital stock or any securities
convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable into any
of its capital stock except in the ordinary course of
business;
(c) reclassify any of its outstanding shares of capital
stock; provided, however, that nothing in this agreement
shall be construed to prohibit Purchaser from
effectuating a reverse split of its capital stock;
(d) enter into any material transaction not in the ordinary
course of its business consistent with past practice
other than the Proposed Public Offering and the Proposed
GlobalTel Merger;
(e) transfer, lease, license, sell, mortgage, pledge,
encumber, or dispose of any material property or assets
or incur, guarantee, assume, or increase any
indebtedness or other liability in excess of $25,000
other than in the ordinary and usual course of business
consistent with past practice;
(f) authorize capital expenditures in excess of $25,000
other than in the ordinary and usual course of business
consistent with past practice or in connection with
Proposed Public Offering or the Proposed GlobalTel
Merger;
(g) make any material acquisition of, or investment in,
assets, shares, capital stock or other securities of any
other person or entity other than in the ordinary and
usual course of business consistent with past practice
or in connection with the Proposed GlobalTel Merger;
(h) except as may be required to satisfy contractual
obligations existing as of the date hereof and the
requirements of applicable Laws, establish, adopt, enter
into, make, amend in any material respect, or make any
material elections under any collective bargaining
agreement or Employee Plan;
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(i) implement any change in its accounting principles,
practices, or methods, other than as may be required by
generally accepted accounting principles; and
(j) authorize or enter into any agreement to take any of the
actions referred to in this Section.
6.3 Representations and Warranties. Purchaser shall not knowingly
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and intentionally do, or cause to be done, anything that would
cause any of the representations and warranties set forth in
Article IV from being true, complete, and accurate in all
material respects on the Closing Date as if made on such date
(except to the extent that such representations and warranties
are, by their terms, made expressly as of the date of this
Agreement).
6.4 No Breach. Purchaser shall not knowingly and intentionally do
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any act or omit to do any act, or permit any act or omission to
act, which will cause a material breach of this Agreement.
6.5 Financial Statements. Purchaser shall furnish to the Company and
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each Stockholder within 60 days after the end of each fiscal
quarter ending after the date hereof an unaudited consolidated
balance sheet and income statement of Purchaser for each such
period.
6.6 Litigation. Purchaser shall promptly notify the Company and each
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Stockholder in writing of any action, written investigation,
claim, audit, action, suit, or proceeding which is commenced
against, by or relating to Purchaser or this Agreement by or
before any court or Governmental Authority, commission, board,
bureau, agency, or instrumentality.
6.7 Closing Conditions. Purchaser shall use reasonable efforts to
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cause all of the conditions to the obligations of the Company
under this Agreement to be satisfied on or prior to the Closing
Date (but only to the extent the satisfaction of such conditions
is within the control of Purchaser).
6.8 Employee Benefit Plans. Purchaser agrees to use its reasonable
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efforts to coordinate the conversion or merger of any employee
benefit plans of the Company into Purchaser plans, to the extent
that such plans may exist, to provide any and all employees of
the Company who become employees of Purchaser with the same
employee benefits uniformly offered to employees of Purchaser.
6.9 Proposed Public Offering. Purchaser shall use its best efforts
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to cause the registration statement relating to the Proposed
Public Offering to be declared effective by the Commission prior
to the Termination Date.
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6.10 Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement. Purchaser shall not
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knowingly and intentionally take any action that would cause it to be
in a state of default beyond notice and opportunity to cure under the
Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement.
6.11 Public Announcement. Purchaser shall not make any public announcement
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regarding this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby
without the prior written consent of the Company and the Stockholders,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however
that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit
Purchaser from filing and distributing all information relating to
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby as is
necessary to complete the Proposed Public Offering.
6.12 Confidentiality. Purchaser shall comply and cause its
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"Representatives" to comply with the terms of the Confidentiality
Agreement, which are hereby ratified, confirmed and incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth herein as obligations of
Purchaser under this Agreement.
6.12 Standstill Agreement. Purchaser shall not knowingly and intentionally
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take any action that would cause it to be in a state of default beyond
notice and opportunity to cure under the Standstill Agreement dated
October 31, 1997.
6.14 Standstill Payments. On each of May 1, 1998 and June 1, 1998,
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Purchaser shall make Standstill Payments in the amount of $25,000 each
(and the failure to timely make such payments shall be a material
breach by Purchaser under this Agreement), except if the Closing has
occurred on or prior to either of such dates, then the respective
Standstill Payment shall not be required to be made.
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ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS TO CLOSE
The obligations of Purchaser to close under this Agreement are subject to
satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived in writing by Purchaser:
7.1 Representations and Warranties True. The representations and
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warranties of the Company and the Stockholders contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (or
where any statement in a representation or warranty expressly
contains a standard of materiality such statement shall be true
and correct in all respects) on and as of the Closing Date,
except to the extent that a representation or warranty is made
as of a specific earlier date, in which case such representation
or warranty shall be true and correct in the manner specified
above as of such earlier date and shall be deemed to have been
made on and as of the Closing Date.
7.2 Performance. The Company and the Stockholders shall have
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performed and complied in all material respects with all
agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by them on or prior to the Closing.
7.3 No Material Change. Since the Company Balance Sheet Date, there
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shall have been no material adverse effect on or material
adverse change in (i) any of the business, condition (financial
or otherwise), operations, prospects, assets or liabilities of
the Company taken as a whole, (ii) the legality or
enforceability against Stockholders or the Company of this
Agreement or (iii) the ability of any Stockholder or the Company
to perform its obligations and to consummate the transactions
under this Agreement.
7.4 Stockholder and Company Certificate. Purchaser shall have
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received a certificate dated the Closing Date and executed by
each Stockholder and the Company, substantially in the form of
Exhibit D hereto, to the effect that the conditions expressed in
Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 have been fulfilled.
7.5 No Injunction. On the Closing Date there shall be no Laws or
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effective injunction, preliminary restraining order or any order
of any nature issued by a court of competent jurisdiction that
prevents or makes illegal the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby.
7.6 Employment/Consulting Agreements. John Lynch shall have entered
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into the consulting agreement with Purchaser in form of Exhibit
B hereto. Philip Thomas and Sean Thomas shall have entered into
the employment agreements with Purchaser in the form of Exhibit
C hereto.
7.7 Stockholder Approval; Approval of Board of Directors of the
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Company. Purchaser shall have received copies of resolutions of
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the Stockholders and the Board of
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Directors of the Company, certified by the Secretary or
Assistant Secretary of the Company approving this Agreement and
the transactions contemplated hereby.
7.8 Stockholder Action. Each Stockholder shall have executed and
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delivered to Purchaser this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement
among Purchaser, such Stockholder and the escrow agent named
therein substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B
(the "Escrow Agreement").
7.9 Completion of Necessary Financing/Listing on Stock Market.
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Purchaser shall have completed new financings of not less than
$15,000,000 to enable Purchaser to complete the transactions
contemplated hereby. Purchaser's Common Stock shall be approved
for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the American Stock
Exchange or the New York Stock Exchange.
7.10 Consents. All consents, approvals or authorizations listed as
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being required to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby in Section 3.4 of the
Company Disclosure Schedule shall have been obtained by the
Company.
7.11 Disclosure Schedules. The Company and Purchaser shall have
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agreed upon forms of Company Disclosure Schedule, Purchaser
Disclosure Schedule and Exhibit F hereof within 20 days of the
date hereof.
7.12 Conditions Generally. If any of the foregoing conditions are
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not fulfilled at the time set forth herein for Closing,
Purchaser may only, at Purchaser's option, either:
(a) Waive the unfulfilled condition or conditions and
consummate Closing hereunder; or
(b) Terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article XII hereof.
It is agreed that if Purchaser is informed in writing by the Stockholders
or the Company at or before the time of Closing of any breach or non-fulfillment
of any warranty, representation or covenant by the Stockholders or the Company
or non-fulfillment of any condition, and Purchaser does not elect to terminate
this Agreement and proceeds to consummate Closing hereunder, then Purchaser
shall be deemed to have waived its rights with respect to the applicable
warranty, representation, covenant or condition.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANY'S AND
THE STOCKHOLDERS' OBLIGATIONS TO CLOSE
The obligation of the Company and the Stockholders to close under this
Agreement is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived
in writing by the Stockholders.
8.1 Representations and Warranties True. The representations and
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warranties of Purchaser contained in this Agreement shall be
true and correct in all material respects (or where any
statement in a representation or warranty expressly contains a
standard of materiality such statement shall be true and correct
in all respects) on and as of the Closing Date, except to the
extent that a representation or warranty is made as of a
specific earlier date, in which case such representation or
warranty shall be true and correct in the manner specified above
as of such earlier date and shall be deemed to have been made on
and as of the Closing Date.
8.2 Performance. Purchaser shall have performed and complied in all
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material respects with all agreements and conditions required by
this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or
prior to the Closing.
8.3 No Material Change. Since the Purchaser Balance Sheet Date,
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there shall have been no material adverse effect on or material
adverse change in (i) any of the business, condition (financial
or otherwise), operations, prospects, assets or liabilities of
Purchaser taken as a whole, (ii) the legality or enforceability
against Purchaser of this Agreement or (iii) the ability of
Purchaser to perform its obligations and to consummate the
transactions under this Agreement.
8.4 Purchaser Certificate. The Company and the Stockholders shall
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have received a certificate dated the Closing Date and executed
by an executive officer of Purchaser, substantially in the form
of Exhibit E hereto, to the effect that the conditions expressed
in Sections 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 have been fulfilled.
8.5 No Injunction. On the Closing Date there shall be no Law or
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effective injunction, preliminary restraining order or any order
of any nature issued by a court of competent jurisdiction that
prevents or makes illegal the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby.
8.6 Employment/Consulting Agreements. Purchaser shall have entered
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into a consulting agreement with John Lynch in the form of
Exhibit B hereto. Purchaser shall have entered into employment
agreements with Philip Thomas and Sean Thomas in the form of
Exhibit C hereto.
8.7 Purchaser Action. Purchaser shall have (i) executed and
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delivered to the each Stockholder this Agreement and the Escrow
Agreement and (ii) paid to each Stockholder the Purchase Price
in accordance with Section 2.2 hereof.
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8.8 Approval of Board of Directors of Purchaser. The Company and
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the Stockholders shall have received copies of resolutions of
the Board of Directors of the Purchaser, certified by the
Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Purchaser, approving
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
8.9 Completion of Necessary Financing/Listing on Stock Market.
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Purchaser shall have completed new financings of not less than
$15,000,000 to enable Purchaser to complete the transactions
contemplated hereby. Purchaser's Common Stock shall be approved
for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the American Stock
Exchange or the New York Stock Exchange.
8.10 Consents. All consents, approvals or authorizations listed as
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being required to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby in Exhibit G shall have
been obtained by the Company or the Purchaser.
8.11 Release of Guarantees. The Company shall have obtained the
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release of the personal guarantees provided by the Stockholders
and/or John Lynch of the Company's real estate leases in
Connecticut and Florida and of the Company's obligations to
Zions Credit Corporation.
8.12 Disclosure Schedules. The Company and Purchaser shall have
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agreed upon forms of Company Disclosure Schedule, Purchase
Disclosure Schedule and Exhibit F hereof within 20 days of the
date hereof.
8.13 Conditions Generally. If any of the foregoing conditions are
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not fulfilled at the time set forth herein for Closing, the
Company and the Stockholders may only, at their option, either:
(a) waive the unfilled condition or conditions and
consummate Closing hereunder; or
(b) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article XII hereof.
It is agreed that if the Stockholders are informed in writing by Purchaser
at or before the time of Closing of any breach or non-fulfillment of any
warranty, representation or covenant by Purchaser or non-fulfillment of any
condition, and the Company and the Stockholders do not elect to terminate this
Agreement and proceed to consummate Closing hereunder, then the Company and the
Stockholders shall be deemed to have waived their rights with respect to the
applicable warranty, representation, covenant or condition.
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ARTICLE
DELIVERIES OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
The Stockholders agree on the Closing Date to deliver or cause to be
delivered to Purchaser the following:
9.1 Stock Certificates. Certificates evidencing the Stock properly
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endorsed for transfer or accompanied by duly executed stock
powers, in either case executed in blank and otherwise in form
acceptable for transfer on the books of the Company.
9.2 Resignations. Written resignations of each of the directors of
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the Company.
9.3 Letters to Banks. If requested by Purchaser, letters to banks
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at which the Company maintains accounts or borrows funds
revoking the authority of existing signatories and authorizing
signatories designated by Purchaser.
9.4 Stockholders Certificate. The certificate of the Stockholders
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referenced in Section 7.4.
9.5 Good Standing Certificates. Good standing certificates,
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certificates of foreign qualification, certificates of status or
certificates of compliance, dated no more than ten (10) days
prior to the Closing Date, from the appropriate authorities in
the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company and in each
jurisdiction in which the Company is qualified to do business,
showing the Company to be in good standing in the applicable
jurisdiction.
9.6 Secretary's Certificate. Certificate of the Secretary or an
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Assistant Secretary of the Company as to Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company, the resolutions adopted
by the Board of Directors of the Company authorizing and
approving this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, and the incumbency of
officers.
9.7 Employment/Consulting Agreements. An original executed
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counterpart of the consulting agreement between John Lynch and
Purchaser in the form of Exhibit B hereto. Original executed
counterparts of the employment agreements between Purchaser and
each of Philip Thomas and Sean Thomas in the form of Exhibit C
hereto.
9.8 Other Deliveries. All previously undelivered documents required
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to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement and such other
documents or instruments as Purchaser or its counsel may
reasonably request.
9.9 Escrow Agreement. An original executed counterpart of the
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Escrow Agreement with each of the Stockholders.
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9.10 Releases. The Company and the Stockholders shall have exchanged
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general releases, containing an exclusion for the Stockholder's
rights under any Plans and such other exclusions as may be
reasonably requested by the Stockholders and agreed to by
Purchaser (which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld).
9.11 Personal Guarantee. John Lynch shall deliver his personal
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guarantee, in a form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and its
counsel, of the obligations of Lynch Family, LLC pursuant to
Section 11.6(e) hereof.
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ARTICLE
DELIVERIES OF PURCHASER ON THE CLOSING DATE
Purchaser agrees on the Closing Date to deliver to the Stockholders the
following:
10.1 Payments. Subject to Section 11.6 and the Escrow Agreement,
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payment of the Purchase Price pursuant to and in accordance with
Section 2.2.
10.2 Secretary's Certificate. A certificate of the Secretary or an
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Assistant Secretary of Purchaser setting forth a copy of the
resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of Purchaser
authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby.
10.3 Purchaser Certificate. The officer's certificate of Purchaser
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referenced in Section 8.3.
10.4 Escrow Agreement. An original counterpart of the Escrow
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Agreement with each Stockholder duly executed by the Purchaser.
10.5 Employment/Consulting Agreement. Original executed counterpart
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of the consulting agreement between John Lynch and Purchaser in
the form of Exhibit B hereof. Original executed counterpart of
the employment agreements between Purchaser and each of Philip
Thomas and Sean Thomas in the form of the Exhibit C hereof.
10.6 Other Deliveries. All previously undelivered documents required
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to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement and such other
documents or instruments as the Stockholders or their counsel
may reasonably request.
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ARTICLE
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1 Indemnification by the Stockholders.
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From and after the completion of the Closing, subject to the terms,
conditions and limitations set forth herein, each of the Stockholders,
proportionately as set forth below (except with respect to breaches of the
representations and warranties contained in Section 3.2, for which the
Stockholders severally (and not jointly)), agrees to indemnify Purchaser and its
Affiliates (and their respective officers and directors) of Purchaser (which
shall specifically include the Company) (each a "Purchaser Indemnitee") against
and hold them harmless from any and all Damages which may be asserted against,
imposed upon or sustained by a Purchaser Indemnitee by reason of or arising out
of the breach, default, inaccuracy or failure of any of the warranties,
representations, covenants or agreements of the Company or the Stockholders
contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or instrument required to be
delivered pursuant hereto.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary;
(i) the representations and warranties in Section 3.2 are made by each
Stockholder only with respect to himself and not any other Stockholder; (ii) as
to other indemnification obligations of the Stockholders, the liability of the
Stockholders shall be proportionate (i.e., each Stockholder shall only be liable
for one-third (1/3rd) thereof); and (iii) subject to the right of the Purchaser
to recover fees from the Company, pursuant to Section 12.2 hereof, the
Stockholders shall have no liability of any sort under this Agreement unless and
until the Closing under this Agreement is actually consummated, (which post
Closing liabilities shall be limited as set forth herein). The Purchaser shall
be responsible for any and all reasonable legal and other costs and expenses
paid or incurred by the Stockholders (or any of them) in enforcing the foregoing
limitation on liability.
11.2 Indemnification by Purchaser.
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(a) From and after Closing, subject to the terms, conditions
and limitations set forth herein, Purchaser agrees to
indemnify each Stockholder and every Affiliate of such
Stockholder (each a "Stockholder Indemnitee") and hold
them harmless from and against any and all Damages which
may be asserted against, imposed upon or sustained by a
Stockholder Indemnitee at any time by reason of or
arising out of (i) the breach, default, inaccuracy or
failure of any warranties, representations, conditions,
covenants or agreements of Purchaser contained in this
Agreement or in any certificate, instrument or document
delivered pursuant hereto, or (ii) the ownership of the
Purchaser Common Stock by the Stockholders after Closing
solely from such ownership.
(b) The Purchaser shall further indemnify and hold harmless
the Stockholders, the Company and its officers,
directors, employees, and each person, if any, who
controls the Company within the meaning of the Act,
against, and pay
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or reimburse any such person for, any and all losses,
claims, damages or liabilities or expenses whatsoever
(or actions, proceedings or investigations in respect
thereof) to which the Company or any such person may
become subject under the Act or otherwise (which will,
for all purposes of this Agreement, include, but not be
limited to, all costs of defense and investigation and
all reasonable attorneys' fees, including appeals),
whether such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or
expenses shall result from (A) any claim of the Company,
any of its officers, directors, employees, or any person
who controls the Company within the meaning of the Act
or any third party, insofar as such losses, claims,
damages or liabilities are based upon any untrue
statement or alleged untrue statement of any material
fact contained in any registration statement, amendment,
supplement, prospectus or other disclosure, including
those relating to the Proposed Public Offering, or filed
by the Purchaser upon exercise of the Registration
Rights set forth in Section 2.3 hereof, unless such
untrue statement or alleged untrue statements were made
in such registration statement, amendment, supplement,
prospectus or other disclosure primarily in reliance (to
the extent permitted by this Agreement) upon information
furnished to Purchaser in connection therewith by the
Company or a Stockholder, or (B) any violations by the
Purchaser of the Act or state securities laws. The
Purchaser shall reimburse the Company or any such person
for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in
connection with investigating or defending against any
such claim, damage, liability or action, proceeding or
investigation to which such indemnity obligation
applies, and such indemnity obligations shall be in
addition to any liability of the Purchaser herein or
otherwise at law or equity. The obligations of the
Purchaser under this Section 11.2(b) shall survive the
termination of this Agreement for any reason prior to
Closing.
11.3 Procedures for Third-Party Claims.
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(a) If any Indemnitee receives written notice of the
assertion of any claim or of the commencement of any
action or proceeding by any Governmental Authority or
any person or entity who is not a party to this
Agreement (a "Third Party Claim") against or affecting
such Indemnitee, and if such assertion were presumed to
be true (regardless of the actual outcome) then a party
could be obligated to provide indemnification under this
Agreement as a result of or in connection with such
claim, action or proceeding, such Indemnitee will give
such Indemnifying Party reasonably prompt written notice
thereof, but in any event no later than thirty (30)
calendar days after receipt of such written notice of
such Third Party Claim; provided however, that failure
to give notice as provided in this paragraph (a) shall
not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its
indemnification obligations under this Article XI except
to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually
prejudiced by such failure. Said written notice to the
Indemnifying Party shall set forth the basis of the
Third Party Claim in reasonable detail and include
copies of all pertinent correspondence relating to such
Third Party
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Claim. The Indemnifying Party (which, in the case of any matter for
which the Stockholders are severally liable and for purposes of this
Section 11.3 shall act as a single group) will have the right to
assume and control the defense of any Third Party Claim at such
Indemnifying Party's sole expense and by such Indemnifying Party's own
counsel (which counsel must be reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnitee), by giving written notice to the Indemnitee (the "Notice
to Defend") no later than thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of
the above-described notice of such Third Party Claim. The Indemnitee
also will have the right to participate in the defense of any Third
Party Claim assisted by counsel of its own choosing, but all fees and
expenses of such counsel shall be paid by the Indemnitee. The
Indemnifying Party and the Indemnitee will reasonably cooperate with
each other in good faith in such defense and make available all
employees and books and records in its control as reasonably deemed
necessary with respect to such defense (but not to the extent that
would require waiver of any privilege). If the Indemnitee does not
receive from the Indemnifying Party a Notice to Defend with respect to
a Third Party Claim or a written notice of objection to the claim for
indemnification specifying in reasonable detail the basis for the
objection within the thirty (30) day period described above, the
Indemnitee may, at its option, elect to solely defend the Third Party
Claim assisted by counsel of its own choosing, and the Indemnifying
Party will be liable for all reasonable costs and expenses, and all
settlement amounts (subject to and in accordance with paragraph (c)
below of this Section 11.3) or other liabilities, losses, damages and
injuries paid or incurred in connection therewith to the extent such
claim is or would have been indemnifiable under this Agreement if such
claim is or had been proved.
(b) If, within the thirty (30) day period set forth in paragraph (a) above
of this Section 11.3, an Indemnitee receives a Notice to Defend from
an Indemnifying Party with respect to any Third Party Claim, the
Indemnifying Party will not be liable for any legal expenses of the
Indemnitee incurred after receipt by the Indemnitee of such Notice to
Defend.
(b) In the event there is a dispute between the Indemnifying Party and
Indemnitee concerning whether a Third Party Claim should be contested,
settled or compromised, it shall be settled, compromised or contested,
in accordance with the next succeeding sentences; provided, however,
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that the Indemnitee, or its respective successors or assigns, shall
neither be required to refrain from paying or satisfying any claim
which has matured by court judgment or decree, unless appeal is taken
thereafter and proper appeal bond posted by the Indemnifying Party,
nor shall the Indemnitee be required to refrain from paying or
satisfying any Third Party Claim after and to the extent that such
Third Party Claim has resulted in an unstayed injunction. The
Indemnifying Party shall not, without the Indemnitee's prior written
consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, settle or compromise any
action or claim or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect
to any action, claim or proceeding.
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Subject to the foregoing, in the event that the Indemnifying Party, on
the one hand, or the Indemnitee, on the other hand, has reached a good
faith, bona fide settlement, agreement or compromise, subject only to
approval hereunder, with any claimant regarding a matter which may be
the subject of indemnification hereunder and desires to settle on the
basis of such agreement or compromise, such party who desires to so
settle or compromise shall notify the other party in writing of its
desire setting forth the terms of such settlement or compromise (the
"Notice of Settlement"). The Third Party Claim may be settled or
compromised on such basis unless within twenty (20) days of the
receipt of the Notice of Settlement the party who issued the Notice of
Settlement receives a notice from the other party of its desire to
continue to contest the matter (the "Notice to Contest") and, in such
case:
(i) Should the Indemnitee deliver a Notice to Contest, the claim
shall be so contested and the liability of the Indemnifying
Party shall be limited as provided in clause (iii) below;
(ii) If the settlement or compromise could result in a further claim
for indemnification being made against the Indemnifying Party
and if the Indemnifying Party delivers the Notice to Contest,
the claim shall be so contested and the liability of the
Indemnitee shall be limited as provided in clause (iii) below;
and
(iii) If a matter is contested as provided in clauses (i) or (ii)
above and is later adjudicated, settled, compromised or
otherwise disposed of and such adjudication, compromise,
settlement or disposition results in a liability, loss, damage
or injury in excess of the amount for which one party desired
previously to settle the matter, then the liability of such
party shall be limited to such lesser proposed settlement amount
(plus attorney's fees and expenses to the date of the proposed
but unapproved settlement to the extent provided for in
paragraphs (a) and (b) above) and the party contesting the
matter shall be solely responsible for any additional amount.
11.4 Direct Claim. Any claim for which an Indemnitee intends to assert a
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right to indemnifiable Damages under this Agreement which does not
result from a Third-Party Claim (a "Direct Claim") shall be asserted
by giving each Indemnifying Party reasonably prompt written notice
thereof, and each Indemnifying Party shall have a period of thirty
(30) calendar days within which to respond to such Direct Claim. If
any Indemnifying Party does not so respond within such thirty (30)
calendar day period, such Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have
rejected such claim, in which event the Indemnitee shall be free to
pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnitee pursuant to
this Agreement. A failure to give timely notice as provided in this
Section 11.4 shall not affect the rights or obligations of any party
hereunder except and only to the extent that, as a result of such
failure, any party which was entitled to receive such notice was
deprived of its right to recover any
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payment under its applicable insurance coverage, incurred an
obligation or liability which otherwise would have been avoided, or
was otherwise actually prejudiced.
11.5 Limitations of Indemnification Obligations.
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(a) All warranties, representations, conditions, covenants,
agreements and undertakings of the parties under this Agreement
shall survive the consummation of the Closing hereunder;
provided, however, claims by the Purchaser Indemnitees against
the Stockholders for the breach of any warranty or representation
contained in Article III hereof and claims by Stockholder
Indemnitees against Purchaser for the breach of any warranty or
representation contained in Article IV hereof shall survive only
for 12 months following the Closing Date. All other obligations
shall be unlimited as to duration. Any claims for indemnification
based upon any such breach which are pending on or asserted or
identified prior to the expiration of the 12 month time period
specified above may continue to be made and indemnified against
pursuant to this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement and the
related obligation to indemnify shall not terminate.
(b) Losses Net of Insurance, Etc. The amount of any Damages suffered
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as a result of an injury to an Indemnitee for which
indemnification is available hereunder, shall be net of any
insurance proceeds, if any, actually received by the Indemnitee
in respect of such injury and (i) increased to take account of
any net tax cost incurred by the Indemnitee arising from the
receipt of indemnity payments hereunder (grossed up for such
increase and any tax consequences resulting from any payments
pursuant to this Section 11.5(b)) and (ii) reduced to take
account of any net tax benefit realized by the Indemnitee arising
from the incurrence or payment of any such Damage. In computing
the amount of any such tax cost or tax benefit, the Indemnitee
shall be deemed to recognize all other items of income, gain,
loss, deduction or credit before recognizing any item arising
from the receipt of any indemnity payment hereunder or the
incurrence or payment of any indemnified Damages. Any indemnity
payment under this Agreement shall be treated as an adjustment to
the Purchase Price for tax purposes, unless a final determination
(which shall include the execution of a Form 870-AD or successor
form) with respect to the Indemnitee or any Affiliate of such
Indemnitee causes any such payment not to be treated as an
adjustment to the Purchase Price for Federal tax purposes. The
purpose of this Section 11.5(b) is to put the Indemnitee in such
a position as if the Damage for which indemnification is provided
hereunder had not occurred.
(c) Exclusive Remedy. The parties acknowledge and agree that after
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the Closing the indemnities set forth in this Article XI shall be
the sole and exclusive remedy for breach, default, inaccuracy or
failure of any of the warranties, representations, conditions,
covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement and in any
certificates or documents delivered pursuant hereto,
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except in the case of judicially determined fraud, intentional or
willful misrepresentation or breach, equitable remedies and
except that the Stockholders shall have the right to seek
specific performance and/or to pursue any and all remedies
available at law or in equity (all of which shall be cumulative)
in connection with any failure of the Purchaser to perform its
obligations under Sections 2.2(a)(B), 2.3 and/or 2.4. The
foregoing is not intended to limit or in any way affect the
respective rights and obligations of the parties under the Escrow
Agreement and/or the employment agreements and consulting
agreement entered into by the Purchaser.
(d) No Lost Profits. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
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this Agreement, except for any breach of Purchaser's obligations
under Sections 2.2(a)(B), 2.3 and 2.4 hereof, in no event will
any party hereto have any liability under this Agreement to any
other party hereto for consequential, indirect or incidental
damages of any kind or nature or lost profits.
(e) Maximum Indemnification by Purchaser. With respect only to claims
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by Stockholder Indemnitees against Purchaser for indemnification
based upon breaches defaults or inaccuracies of the warranties
and representations contained in Article IV, there shall be an
aggregate limitation of $2,070,000.00. There shall be no
limitation on Purchaser's liability for, or in connection with,
any of its other obligations under this Agreement.
11.6 Recourse for Indemnification by the Stockholders.
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(a) To induce the Purchaser and the Stockholders to enter into this
Agreement and to serve as the sole recourse for the indemnity obligations of the
Stockholders under this Article XI (except as set forth in Sections 11.6(e) and
11.7), the Purchaser shall have a right of set-off against the shares of
Purchaser Common Stock to be issued to the Stockholders (to be exercised prior
to their issuance) to enforce the Stockholders' obligations and the Purchaser
Indemnitees collective rights. Except for breaches referred to in Section
11.6(e), said right of set-off shall be exercised equally with respect to each
of the Stockholders (i.e., one-third (1/3/rd/) against the Purchaser Common
Stock to be issued to each Stockholder.
(b) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement (or in any
instrument or document delivered pursuant hereto; provided, however that the
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parties agree and acknowledge that Purchaser shall have rights against the
Escrow Payment (to the extent and as provided in the Escrow Agreement) and
Purchaser shall have certain indemnification rights under the related Employment
Agreements and the Consulting Agreement) to the contrary, Purchaser hereby
acknowledges and agrees as follows, except as and to the extent provided in (e)
below with respect to any breach of the representations and warranties contained
in Section 3.2 hereof, that:
(i) the Stockholders shall have no personal liability of any
sort under or in connection with this Agreement and/or any
related instrument or document;
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(ii) after the Closing, the sole and exclusive right, remedy and
recourse of the Purchaser, any Purchaser Indemnitee and/or
any other person claiming by, through or under the
Purchaser for the enforcement of breach, default,
inaccuracy or failure of any of the warranties,
representations, conditions, covenants or agreements on the
part of any of the Company or the Stockholders (and/or for
any other obligation of any of the Company or the
Stockholders) in, under, pursuant to or in connection with
this Agreement and/or any instrument or document made or
delivered pursuant thereto, whether for Damages or other
legal or equitable relief, and whether based upon contract,
tort, fraud, or upon any other theory of law, shall be said
right of set-off against the Purchaser Common Stock to be
issued pursuant to Section 2.2(a)(B).
(iii) the Purchaser, for itself and its successors and assigns,
and any Purchaser Indemnitees hereby irrevocably waive and
relinquish any and all right to pursue any Action relating
to this Agreement of any kind or nature against the
Stockholders or any of their respective assets other than
an Action against the Purchaser Common Stock as aforesaid;
(iv) the limitations on the liability of the Stockholders set
forth herein were a material inducement to the Stockholders
entering into this Agreement, and but for said limitations,
the Stockholders would not have entered into this
Agreement; and
(v) Purchaser shall be responsible for any and all reasonable
legal and other costs and expenses paid or incurred by the
Stockholders (or any of them) in enforcing the foregoing
limitations on liability.
(c) Purchaser shall have the right (pending judicial determination or
mutual agreement as to the amount of claimed Damages for which set-off may be
made) to set-off from the number of shares owed to the Stockholders pursuant to
Section 2.2(a)(B) hereto a number of shares equal to (x) any and all Damages
which may be asserted against, imposed upon or sustained by a Purchaser
Indemnitee by reason of or arising out of the breach, default, inaccuracy or
failure of any of the warranties, representations, covenants or agreements of
the Company or the Stockholders contained in this Agreement or in any
certificate or instrument required to be delivered pursuant hereto divided by
(y) the Fair Market Value of the shares of Purchaser Common Stock as of the
first anniversary of the Closing Date
(d) For purposes of this Agreement, shares of Purchaser Common Stock
shall be deemed to have a "Fair Market Value" per share equal to the daily
average of the volume-weighted average trading price per share of Purchaser
Common Stock as quoted by Bloomberg (or if Bloomberg service is not available,
the daily average closing bid price per share as reported on the Nasdaq) for
each trading day of the most recent period of twenty consecutive trading days
ending prior to the date of determination.
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(e) In the event any Stockholder breaches any of such Stockholder's
representations or warranties contained in Section 3.2, such Stockholder (but
not any of the other Stockholders) shall be liable for any and all Damages which
are actually sustained by a Purchaser
Indemnitee by reason of such breach. With respect to such Damages only,
Purchaser shall have the right to recover against the Purchaser Common Stock and
against such Stockholder personally.
11.7 WorldCom Dispute.
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(a) Unless on or prior to the first anniversary of the Closing Date the
WorldCom Dispute has been adjudicated, arbitrated or settled in the favor of the
Company or in the favor of WorldCom for an amount less than or equal to
$365,000, then, as an adjustment of the Purchase Price, Purchaser shall have the
right to recover against certain portions of the Escrow Payment and set-off from
the Purchaser Common Stock to be issued to the Stockholders as follows:
(i) If on the first anniversary of the Closing Date the
WorldCom Dispute has not been adjudicated, arbitrated or settled then Purchaser
shall be entitled to $770,860.35 ($1,135,860.35 less $365,000) to be recovered
pursuant to Section 11.7(a)(iii) below.
(ii) If on or prior to the first anniversary of the Closing Date
the WorldCom Dispute has been adjudicated, arbitrated or settled in favor of
WorldCom for an amount greater than $365,000 then Purchaser shall be entitled to
the amount of such adjudication, arbitration or settlement plus reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs and related consulting fees less $365,000 to be
recovered pursuant to Section 11.7(a)(iii) below as of the date of such
adjudication, arbitration or settlement.
(iii) Any amount to be recovered pursuant to Section (i) and (ii)
shall be exclusively recovered equally (i.e., one-half) from the Escrow Payments
and from set-offs from the Purchaser Common Stock based on the Fair Market Value
of the Purchaser Common Stock.
(b) Said right of recovery against the Escrow Payment and right of set-off
from the Purchaser Common Stock to be issued shall be the sole remedy for
Purchaser, and in no case shall any Stockholder be personally liable with
respect to any such amounts recoverable in connection with the WorldCom
Dispute.
(c) The obligations of the Stockholders and the rights of the Purchaser
under this Section 11.7 are conditioned upon (i) Purchaser vigorously defending
the WorldCom Dispute and vigorously pursuing its counterclaims in connection
therewith, all with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Stockholders (it being
agreed that Parcel, Mauro & Spaanstra, P.C. is acceptable to the Stockholders),
and (ii) John Lynch being authorized to pursue the settlement of the WorldCom
Dispute with WorldCom on terms reasonably acceptable to Purchaser, and (iii)
Purchaser shall not settle the WorldCom Dispute prior to the first anniversary
of the Closing Date without the prior written consent of the Stockholders, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) If WorldCom offers or agrees (or otherwise indicates its willingness)
to settle the WorldCom Dispute for the payment of a sum certain, regardless of
whether the Purchaser or the Company accepts said offer or agreement or
consummates said settlement, then, at the option of the
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Stockholders, the WorldCom Dispute shall be deemed to have been settled for said
sum certain; provided, however that if such offer, agreement or indication of
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settlement contains additional conditions (i.e. other than the payment of money
and delivery of a release) that Purchaser reasonably deems commercially
unreasonable, then the Stockholders shall not have the option to deem the
WorldCom Dispute settled unless such offer, agreement or indication of
settlement is actually accepted by Purchaser or the Company; provided, further
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that if the Company or Purchaser attempts on a timely basis to settle with
WorldCom based on such offer, agreement or indication of WorldCom, Inc.'s
willingness to settle the WorldCom Dispute for the payment of a sum certain and
the Company or Purchaser is unable to complete such settlement solely because
WorldCom withdraws or materially changes such offer, agreement or indication,
then the Stockholders shall not have the option to deem the WorldCom Dispute
settled.
(e) In the event that after the first anniversary of the Closing Date, but
before the second anniversary of the Closing Date, the WorldCom Dispute is
settled or otherwise satisfied for less than $1,135,860.35, then the Purchaser
shall promptly (but in any event within 30 days) pay and provide to the
Stockholders the sums recovered from the Escrow Payment and the number of shares
of Purchaser Common Stock set-off against in excess of such amounts as Purchaser
would have been entitled to recover and set-off had the WorldCom Dispute been
settled for said amount prior to said first anniversary. In the event the
Stockholders have exercised their demand registration right under Section 2.3
prior to the issuance and delivery of such additional shares of Purchaser Common
Stock pursuant to this Subsection, then the Stockholders shall not be entitled
to a second demand registration right with respect to such shares of Purchaser
Common Stock.
11.8 Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The
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representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, conditions and
agreements contained herein are and will be deemed to be continuing
representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, conditions and
agreements that survive the Closing and remain in full force and
effect regardless of any investigations or knowledge of or on behalf
of any party, but subject to the applicable limitations contained in
this Article XI.
11.9 Third Parties. It is the intention and agreement of the parties that
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the obligations of the Stockholders to the Purchaser under this
Article XI do not and will not create any rights whatsoever in any
third parties other than the Purchaser Indemnitees and Stockholder
Indemnitees; provided, however that the Purchaser Indemnitees and
Stockholder Indemnitees shall not have any rights or remedies under
this Agreement beyond those granted to the Purchaser and the
Stockholders, respectively.
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ARTICLE XII
TERMINATION
12.1 Termination of this Agreement.
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(a) In the event that for any reason the Closing shall not have
occurred on or before June 30, 1998 (the "Termination Date"),
then the Company and the Stockholders or Purchaser shall have the
right (regardless of whether such person or persons is in
material breach of its obligations under this Agreement),
exercisable at any time after such date by notice in writing, to
terminate this Agreement and its obligations hereunder.
(b) In the event that, on or prior to the Termination Date, any Party
(the "Breaching Party") is in material breach of its or their
obligations under this Agreement (and such breach cannot
reasonably be expected to be cured by the Breaching Party prior
to the Termination Date, or the Breaching Party is not taking
reasonable efforts to cure such breach, and, in either event,
such breach is not waived), then, so long as any other Party (the
"Non-Breaching Party") entitled to the benefit of such
obligations is not in default of its or their obligations under
this Agreement, the Non-Breaching Party shall have the right, as
its sole and exclusive remedy in event of such breach, to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Article XII (unless
such breach is or has been cured prior to the giving of such
notice of termination). The failure of the Proposed Public
Offering to be completed shall not constitute a material breach
of this Agreement so long as Purchaser uses its best efforts to
cause such Registration Statement to become effective. The sole
remedy of the Company and the Stockholders in the event of such a
failure of the Proposed Public Offering to be completed shall
that described in Section 12.2(a)(i). Failure by the Purchaser to
timely pay any Standstill Payment shall constitute material
breach by the Purchaser.
(c) If any party attempts to terminate this Agreement for any reason
other than those contained in Section 12.1(a) or (b), such
termination shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement
by the terminating party.
12.2 Effect of Termination.
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(a) Termination by Stockholders or the Company. Notwithstanding
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anything contained in this Agreement or in the Standstill
Agreements to the contrary, if this Agreement is terminated by
any of the Stockholders or the Company: (i) pursuant to Section
12.1(a) then Purchaser shall forfeit and the Company shall retain
any Standstill Payments paid by Purchaser as liquidated damages
to the Company, or (ii) pursuant to Section 12.1(b) then
Purchaser shall forfeit and the Company shall retain any
Standstill Payments paid by
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Purchaser and Purchaser shall pay to the Company a fee equal to
$150,000 as liquidated damages to the Company; and thereupon, in
each such case, the parties shall be released of all further
liabilities under this Agreement.
(b) Termination by Purchaser. Notwithstanding anything contained in
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this Agreement or in the Standstill Agreements to the contrary,
if this Agreement is terminated by Purchaser: (i) pursuant to
Section 12.1(a) then Purchaser shall forfeit and the Company
shall retain any Standstill Payments paid by Purchaser as
liquidated damages to the Company, or (ii) pursuant to Section
12.1(b) then the Company shall return all Standstill Payments to
Purchaser and the Company shall pay to Purchaser a fee equal to
$150,000 as liquidated damages to Purchaser; and thereupon, in
each case, the parties shall be released of all further
liabilities under this Agreement.
12.3 Sole Remedy for Termination. The remedies provided in Section 12.2(a)
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and (b) shall constitute the sole and exclusive rights and remedies of
the Purchaser, on one hand, and of the Company and the Stockholders,
on the other, against the other in the event of any termination of
this Agreement by any party for any reason and/or breach of this
Agreement by any party prior to the consummation of the Closing under
this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement
to the contrary, except for the right of Purchaser to terminate this
Agreement under Section 12.1(b) above and to receive the return of the
Standstill Payments and receive payment of $150,000 from the Company
as provided in Section 12.2 above, Purchaser hereby acknowledges and
agrees that it shall have no right to seek or pursue damages, specific
performance and/or any other rights or remedies, whether at law or in
equity, against the Company and/or against any of the Stockholders for
or on account of or in connection with any breach of or failure or
refusal to perform any of their respective obligations under this
Agreement (regardless of whether such breach or failure or refusal to
perform is intentional or unintentional). Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Agreement to the contrary, except for the right of
the Company or the Stockholders to terminate this Agreement under
Section 12.1(a) or (b) above and to retain the Standstill Payments
and/or receive payment of $150,000, as the case may be, from Purchaser
as provided in Section 12.2 above, the Company and the Stockholders
hereby acknowledge and agree that it shall have no right to seek or
pursue damages, specific performance and/or any other rights or
remedies, whether at law or in equity, against Purchaser for or on
account of or in connection with any breach of or failure or refusal
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement (regardless of
whether such breach or failure or refusal to perform is intentional or
unintentional). The parties acknowledge that the foregoing limitations
on the liability of the parties hereto and on the rights and remedies
of the other parties are a material inducement to the parties entering
into this Agreement. Purchaser shall be responsible for any and all
reasonable legal and other costs and expenses paid or incurred by the
Company or the Stockholders (or any of them) in enforcing the
foregoing limitations on their liability. The Company and the
Stockholders shall be responsible for any and all reasonable legal and
other costs and expenses paid or incurred by the Purchaser in
enforcing the foregoing limitations on its liability.
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ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, which also includes the Exhibits
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and Schedules hereto, sets forth the entire agreement and
understanding among the parties and merges and supersedes all prior
discussions, agreements and understandings of every kind and nature
among them as to the subject matter hereof, and no party shall be
bound by any condition, definition, warranty or representation other
than as expressly provided for in this Agreement or as may be on a
date on or subsequent to the date hereof duly set forth in writing
signed by each party which is to be bound thereby. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, the foregoing is not intended to supersede
or otherwise affect the respective rights and obligations of the
parties under the Standstill Agreement dated October 31, 1997, the
Reciprocal Telecommunications Agreement or the Confidentiality
Agreement.
13.2 Amendments. This Agreement (including the Exhibits and Schedules
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hereto) shall not be changed, modified or amended except by a writing
signed by each party to be charged, and this Agreement may not be
discharged except by performance in accordance with its terms or by a
writing signed by each party to be charged. The rights and remedies of
the parties hereunder are cumulative and not exclusive of any other
right or remedy any party may have. No failure or delay by any party
hereto in exercising any right, power or privilege shall operate as a
waiver of any such right, power or privilege, except as expressly set
forth in this Agreement. No waiver of any default shall constitute a
waiver of any other or any subsequent default. No single or partial
exercise of any right, power or privilege shall preclude the further
or other exercise of the same or other right, power or privilege.
13.3 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS VALIDITY, CONSTRUCTION AND
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PERFORMANCE SHALL BE GOVERNED IN ALL RESPECTS BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF DELAWARE WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.
13.4 Representation by Counsel. Each party and its counsel cooperated in
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the drafting and preparation of this Agreement and the documents
referred to herein. Accordingly, any rule of law or any legal decision
that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement
against the party that drafted it is of no application and is hereby
expressly waived by each party.
13.5 Benefit of Parties; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon
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and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.
The Agreement may not be assigned by any party except with the prior
written consent of other parties hereto. Nothing herein contained
shall confer or is intended to confer on any third party or entity
which is not a party to this Agreement any rights under this
Agreement, except as provided in Section 11.8.
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13.6 Expenses. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this
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Agreement, or as otherwise agreed in writing by any party (e.g., the
Purchaser has previously agreed, in writing, to pay certain fees to
Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP, Trager & Trager, P.C. and Neal
Simmons, CPA, and the failure by the Purchaser to timely pay any such
sums in accordance with said agreement shall be a material default by
the Purchaser under this Agreement), each party will pay its own
expenses incident to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby, including legal and accounting fees.
After the date hereof, the Company shall not incur any material fees or
expenses on behalf of the Stockholders in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however that nothing contained in this
or any other Section of this Agreement shall prohibit or affect the right of the
Company to pay, after the date hereof and prior to or at the Closing, any of the
following: (i) accounting and other reasonable fees to Richard A. Eisner &
Company, LLP and/or Neal Simmons, CPA; or (ii) up to a total of $50,000 of the
legal fees incurred by the Company and/or the Stockholders in connection with
this Agreement and/or the transactions contemplated hereby which are payable to
Berkowitz & Balbirer, P.C. and/or Trager & Trager, P.C.
13.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
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which shall be deemed to be an original instrument and all of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
13.8 Headings. The headings in the Sections, paragraphs, Schedules and
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Exhibits of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference
only and shall not constitute a part hereof.
13.9 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications
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provided for by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed
to have been given when hand delivered, when received if sent by
telecopier or by same day or overnight recognized commercial courier
service or three business days after being mailed in any general or
branch office of the United States Postal Service, enclosed in a
registered or certified postpaid envelope, addressed to the address of
the parties stated below or to such changed address as such party may
have fixed by notice:
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To a Stockholder: Lynch Family, LLC
c/o John Lynch
10 Braeloch Way
Huntington, CT 06484
Philip Thomas
3216 N.E. 13th Street, #12
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
Sean Thomas
119 Division Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
To the Company: International Telephone Company
110 Broward Boulevard, Suite 610
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Attention: John Lynch
Telephone: (954) 525-0240
Facsimile: (954) 525-0221
with a copy to: Berkowitz & Balbirer, P.C.
253 Post Road West
P.O. Box 808
Westport, CT 06881
Attention: Howard Komisar, Esq.
Telephone: (203) 226-1001
Facsimile: (203) 226-3801
To Purchaser: Communications Systems International, Inc.
8 S. Nevada Ave., #200
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Attention: Robert Spade
Telephone: (719) 471-3332
Facsimile: (719) 577-4470
with a copy to: Parcel, Mauro & Spaanstra, P.C.
1801 California Street, Suite 3600
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Douglas R. Wright, Esq.
Telephone: (303) 292-6400
Facsimile: (303) 295-3040
provided, that any notice of change of address shall be effective only upon
receipt.
13.10 No Offer. This Agreement is submitted to the parties for examination
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only and it shall not be considered an offer and shall not bind any
party in any way unless and
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until (a) Purchaser has duly executed and delivered duplicate
originals of this Agreement to the Company and the Stockholders, and
(b) the Company and the Stockholders have duly executed and delivered
at least one of said originals to the Purchaser.
13.11 Further Assurances. After the Closing, each party hereto shall from
time to time, at the request of any other party hereto and without
further cost or expense to such other party, execute and deliver such
other instruments of conveyance and transfer and take such other
actions as such other party may reasonably request in order to more
effectively consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and
perfect such party's rights and interests hereunder.
13.12 Access By Stockholders After Closing. Subject to applicable
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securities laws, from and after the Closing, until such time as the
Stockholders no longer own any Purchaser Common Stock, Purchaser will
give the Stockholders and their respective attorneys, accountants and
representatives, reasonable access to all properties, documents,
contracts, books and records of the Company for any reasonable
purpose, (which, to the extent commercially reasonable, Purchaser
hereby agrees to keep and maintain for a period of at least five
years after the Closing), and will furnish the Stockholders with
copies of such documents and with such other information respecting
the Company as Seller may from time to time reasonably request;
provided, however that prior to granting such access the Stockholders
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shall enter into such confidentiality agreements as Purchaser may
reasonably request with respect to such documents and information.
13.13 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Purchaser, the Company and each of the Stockholders
have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the day and year first above
written.
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:_________________________________
Name:____________________________
Title:___________________________
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
By:_________________________________
Name:____________________________
Title:___________________________
STOCKHOLDERS:
LYNCH FAMILY, LLC
By:_________________________________
John H. Lynch, Manager
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Philip A. Thomas
____________________________________
Sean M. Thomas
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Exhibit A
Form of Escrow Agreement
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Exhibit B
Form of Consulting Agreement
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Exhibit C
Form of Employment Agreement
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Exhibit D
Officer's Certificate
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Exhibit E
Officer's Certificate
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Exhibit F
Registration Statement Information
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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THIS SECOND AMENDMENT is made as of the 5th day of August, 1998 to that
certain STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of April 23, 1998, as previously
amended by First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement ("First Amendment") dated
as of June 30, 1998, (the "Agreement") among INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY,
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., LYNCH FAMILY, LLC, SEAN M. THOMAS AND
PHILIP A THOMAS. Capitalized terms which are used but not defined in this First
Amendment shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Agreement is hereby further amended as follows:
(a) In Section 2.2(C), the amount of the "Cash Payments" are hereby
increased from $3,400,000 to $3,500,000;
(b) The "Standstill Payments" to be made by Purchaser shall include an
additional payment of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars to made on or
before August 14, 1998 (and Section 6.14 of the Agreement is hereby amended to
provide for such a payment);
(c) Prior to August 14, 1998, Purchaser shall cause to be paid to the
Company all net sums then owing by Purchaser to the Company under the Reciprocal
Telecommunications Agreement and/or for certain expenses advanced by the Company
on behalf of Purchaser with respect to Purchaser's activities at the Company's
Florida office (e.g., rent, telephone, payroll), which the Company currently
estimates to be $150,000.00. The making of such payment is hereby included as
an additional covenant on the part of Purchaser under Article VI of the
Agreement and the failure of Purchaser to timely make such payment shall be a
material breach by Purchaser under the Agreement;
(d) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sections 2.2 or 11.7 or elsewhere
in the Agreement to the contrary;
(i) there shall be no Escrow Payments and the full amount of the
$3,500,000.00 Cash Payments, less the Standstill Payments previously paid, shall
be paid, in cash, payable by wire transfer or other immediately available funds
on the Closing Date, payable one-third to each of the Stockholders; and
(ii) Any amount to be recovered pursuant to Sections 11.7 on account of
the WorldCom Dispute shall be exclusively recovered from set-offs from the
Purchaser Common Stock based on the Fair Market Value of the Purchaser Common
Stock; and
(e) Pursuant to the terms of the Second Amendment to the Reciprocal
Telecommunications Agreement, Purchaser has given the Company the right to run
traffic across
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Purchaser's lines, without charge to the Company, in order to recover the
amounts payable by Purchaser under subparagraphs (b) and (c) above. In the event
that Purchaser shall timely make the payments referred to in subparagraphs (b)
and (c) above, or in the event that Purchaser allows the Company to recover said
payments by running traffic across Purchaser's lines as described above, then
the "Termination Date", as set forth in Section 12.1(a) of the Agreement, shall
be further extended from July 31, 1998 to August 31, 1998.
2. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 5.11 or elsewhere in the
Agreement or in the Standstill Agreements to the contrary, the Company and the
Stockholders shall have the right, at any time, to pursue discussions and
negotiations with Ursus Telecom Corporation (and/or any affiliate of that
entity), ("Ursus"), respecting a Competing Transaction (as defined in said
Section 5.11); provided, however, that no binding written agreement providing
for a Competing Transaction with Ursus may be entered to, nor may a Competing
Transaction with Ursus be consummated, in either case, on or before August 31,
1998.
3. Purchaser hereby agrees that, in the event that the Agreement is terminated
pursuant to Section 12.1(a) of the Agreement or by the Company and/or the
Stockholders pursuant to Section 12.1(b) of the Agreement, then, from on or
after said termination, Purchaser shall be obligated to reimburse the Company
for, and hold the Company harmless from and against all additional costs and
expenses (e.g., rent and additional rent) paid or incurred by the Company in
connection with the leasing by the Company of the additional 1,186.2 rentable
square feet of space leased by Center Associates, Ltd. The parties acknowledge
that the Company only leased said additional space to accommodate Purchaser and
based upon the assumption that the Closing under the Agreement would take place.
4. As amended hereby, the Agreement and the First Amendment are hereby
ratified and confirmed in all respects. This Second Amendment shall be binding
upon and insure to the benefit of the parties and hereto and their respective
heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Second Amendment as
of the day and year first above written.
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE
COMPANY
BY: __________________________
John Lynch, President
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:______________________________
Patrick Scanlon, Its President
LYNCH FAMILY, LLC
By:_________________________
John Lynch, Manager
____________________________
PHILIP A. THOMAS
____________________________
SEAN M. THOMAS
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made as of the 20 day of June, 1998 to that certain
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of April 23, 1998 (the "Agreement") among
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
LYNCH FAMILY, LLC, SEAN M. THOMAS AND PHILIP A. THOMAS. Capitalized terms which
are used but not defined in this First Amendment shall have the same meaning as
in the Agreement.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
(a) In Section 2.2(C), the amount of the "Cash Payments" are hereby increased
from $3,300,00 to $3,400,000;
(b) The "Standstill Payments" to be made by Purchaser shall include an
additional payment of $25,000 to made on or before July 1, 1998 (and Section
6.14 of the Agreement is hereby amended to provide for such a payment);
(c) On or prior to July 1, 1998, Purchaser shall cause to be paid to the
company all net sums then owing by Purchaser to the Company under the Reciprocal
Telecommunications Agreement and/or for certain expenses advanced by the Company
on behalf of the Purchaser with respect to Purchaser's activities at the
Company's Florida office (e.g., rent, telephone, payroll), which the Company
currently estimates to be $225,000. The making of such payment is hereby
included as an additional covenant on the part of Purchaser under Article VI of
the Agreement and the failure of Purchaser to timely make such payments shall be
a material breach by Purchaser under the Agreement;
(d) Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 5.11 or elsewhere in the
Agreement or in the Standstill Agreements to the contrary, the Company and the
Stockholders shall have the right, at any time, to pursue discussions and
negotiations with Ursus Telecom Corporation (and/or any affiliates of that
entity), ("Ursus"), respecting a Competing Transaction (as defined in said
Section 5.11); provided, however, that no binding written agreement providing
for a Competing Transaction with Ursus may be entered to, nor may a Competing
Transaction with Ursus be consummated, in either case, on or before July 31,
1998; and
(e) In the event that Purchaser shall timely make the payments referred to in
subparagraphs (b) and (c) above, then the "Termination Date", as set forth in
Section 12.1(a) of the Agreement, shall be extended from June 30, 1998 to July
31, 1998.
2. Purchaser hereby agrees that, in the event that the Agreement is terminated
by the Company and/or the Stockholders pursuant to Sections 12.1(a) or (b) of
the Agreement, then, from on or after said termination, Purchaser shall be
obligated to reimburse the Company for, and hold the Company
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harmless from and against all additional costs and expenses (e.g., rent, and
additional rent) paid or incurred by the Company in connection with the leasing
by the Company of the additional 1,186.2 rentable square feet of space leased by
the Company under the Third Amendment to Lease by and between the Company and
Corporate Center Association, Ltd. The parties acknowledge that the Company only
leased said additional space to accommodate Purchaser and based upon the
assumption that the Closing under the Agreement would make plans.
3. As amended hereby, the Agreement is hereby ratified and confirmed in all
respects. This First Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties and hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives,
successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned have executed this First Amendment as of
this day and year first above written.
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE
COMPANY
BY:___________________________
John Lynch, President
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:____________________________
Patrick Scanlon, Its President
LYNCH FAMILY, LLC
By:_________________________
John Lynch, Manager
____________________________
PHILIP A. THOMAS
____________________________
SEAN M. THOMAS
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EXHIBIT 3.2
BYLAWS
OF
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
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SECTION 1. OFFICES:
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The principal office of the Corporation shall be at 8 South Nevada
Avenue, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, and the Corporation shall have
other offices at such places as the Board of Directors may from time to time
determine.
ARTICLE II
STOCKHOLDER'S MEETINGS
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SECTION 1. PLACE:
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The place of stockholders' meetings shall be the principal office of the
Corporation unless some other place either within or without the State of
Colorado shall be determined and designated from time to time by the Board of
Directors.
SECTION 2. ANNUAL MEETING:
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The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation for the
election of directors to succeed those whose terms expire, and for the
transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting,
shall be held each year on a date to be determined by the Board of Directors
beginning in the year 1996. If the annual meeting of the stockholders be not
held, or if held and directors shall not have been elected for any reason, then
the election of directors may be held at any meeting of stockholders thereafter
called pursuant to these Bylaws and the laws of Colorado.
SECTION 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS:
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Special meetings of the stockholders for any purpose or purposes may be
called by the President, the Board of Directors, or the holders of ten percent
(10%) or more of all the shares entitled to vote at such meeting, by the giving
of notice in writing as hereinafter described.
SECTION 4. VOTING:
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At all meetings of stockholders, voting may be viva voce; but any
qualified voter may demand a stock vote, whereupon such vote shall be taken by
ballot and the Secretary shall record the name of the stockholder voting, the
number of shares voted, and, if such vote shall be by proxy, the name of the
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proxy holder. Voting may be in person or by proxy appointed in writing, manually
signed by the stockholder or his duly authorized attorney-in-fact. No proxy
shall be valid after eleven months from the date of its execution, unless
otherwise provided therein.
Each stockholder shall have such rights to vote as the Articles of
Incorporation provide for each share of stock registered in his name on the
books of the Corporation, except where the transfer books of the Corporation
shall have been closed or a date shall have been fixed as a record date, not to
exceed, seventy days before the meeting or action requiring determination by the
shareholders. The Secretary of the Corporation shall make, at least ten (10)
days before each meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders
entitled to vote at such meeting or any adjournment thereof, arranged in
alphabetical order, with the address of and the number of shares held by each,
which list, for a period of ten (10) days prior to such meeting, shall be kept
on file at the principal office of the Corporation and shall be subject to
inspection by any stockholder at any time during usual business hours. Such list
shall also be produced and kept open at the time and place of the meeting and
shall be subject to the inspection of any stockholder during the whole time of
the meeting.
SECTION 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
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The order of business at any meeting of stockholders shall be as follows:
1. Calling the meeting to order.
2. Calling of roll.
3. Proof of notice of meeting.
4. Report of the Secretary of the stock represented at the meeting
and the existence or lack of a quorum.
5. Reading of minutes of last previous meeting And disposal of any
unapproved minutes.
6. Reports of officers.
7. Reports of committees.
8. Election of directors, if appropriate.
9. Unfinished business.
10. New business.
11. Adjournment.
12. To the extent that these Bylaws do not apply, Roberts' Rules of order
shall prevail.
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SECTION 6. NOTICES:
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Written or printed notice stating the place, day, and hour of the meeting
and, in case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting
is called, shall be delivered no fewer than ten nor more than sixty days before
the date of the meeting, either personally or by mail, by or at the direction of
the President, the Secretary, or the officer or persons calling the meeting, to
each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting, except that, if the
authorized capital stock is to be increased, at least thirty (30) days' notice
shall be given. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when
deposited in the United States mail addressed to the shareholder at his address
as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation, with postage
thereon prepaid.
SECTION 7. QUORUM:
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A quorum at any annual or special meeting shall consist of the
representation in person or by proxy of one-third in number of shares of the
outstanding capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting.
In the event a quorum be not present, the meeting may be adjourned by those
present for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days at any one adjournment; and
no further notice of the meeting or its adjournment shall be required. The
stockholders entitled to vote, present either in person or by proxy at such
adjourned meeting, shall, if equal to one-third of the shares entitled to vote
at the meeting, constitute a quorum, and the votes of a majority of those
present in numbers of shares entitled to vote shall be deemed the act of the
shareholders at such adjourned meeting.
SECTION 8. ACTION BY SHAREHOLDERS WITHOUT A MEETING:
- ---------------------------------------------------
Any action required to be or which may be taken at a meeting of the
shareholders of the Corporation may be taken without a meeting if a consent in
writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all of the
shareholders entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof.
ARTICLE III
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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SECTION 1. ORGANIZATION AND POWERS:
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The Board of Directors shall constitute the policy-making or legislative
authority of the Corporation. Management of the affairs, property, and business
of the Corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The Board shall
consist of not less than five nor more than nine members, the specific number of
members within that range will be determined by the Board. Directors shall be
elected at the annual meeting of stockholders by a plurality vote for a term of
one (1) year, and shall hold office until their successors are elected and
qualify. Directors need not be stockholders. Directors shall have all powers
with respect to the management, control, and determination of policies of the
Corporation that are not limited by these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation,
or the statutes of the State of Colorado, and the enumeration of any power shall
not be considered a limitation thereof.
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SECTION 2. VACANCIES:
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Any vacancy in the Board of Directors, however caused or created, shall be
filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, though
less than a quorum of the Board, or at a special meeting of the stockholders
called for that purpose. The directors elected to fill vacancies shall hold
office for the unexpired term and until their successors are elected and
qualify.
SECTION 3. REGULAR MEETINGS:
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A regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held, without other
notice than this Bylaw, immediately after and at the same place as the annual
meeting of stockholder or any special meeting of stockholders at which a
director or directors shall have been elected. The Board of Directors may
provide by resolution the time and place, either within or without the State of
Colorado, for the holding of additional regular meetings without other notice
than such resolution.
SECTION 4. SPECIAL MEETINGS:
- ---------------------------
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at the principal
office of the Corporation, or such other place as may be fixed by resolution of
the Board of Directors for such purpose, at any time on call of the President or
of any member of the Board, or may be held at any time and place without notice,
by unanimous written consent of all the members, or with the presence and
participation of all members at such meeting. A resolution in writing signed by
all the directors shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a
meeting of the directors duly called, constituted, and held.
SECTION 5. NOTICES:
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Notices of both regular and special meetings, save when held by unanimous
consent or participation, shall be mailed by the Secretary to each member of the
Board not less than three (3) days before any such meeting and notices of
special meetings may state the purposes thereof. No failure or irregularity of
notice of any regular meeting shall invalidate such meeting or any proceeding
thereat.
SECTION 6. QUORUM AND MANNER OF ACTING:
- --------------------------------------
A quorum for any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be a majority of
the Board of Directors as then constituted. Any act of the majority of the
directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of
the Board of Directors. Any action of such majority, although not at a regularly
called meeting, and the record thereof, if assented to in writing by all of the
other members of the Board, shall always be as valid and effective in all
respects as if otherwise duly taken by the Board of Directors.
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SECTION 7. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
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The Board of Directors may by resolution of a majority of the Board
designate two (2) or more directors to constitute an executive committee, which
committee, to the extent provided in such resolution, shall have and may
exercise all of the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the
Corporation; but the designation of such committee and the delegation of
authority thereto shall not operate to relieve the Board of Directors, or any
member thereof, of any responsibility imposed on it or him by law.
SECTION 8. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- ----------------------------
The order of business S at any regular or special meeting of the Board of
Directors, unless otherwise prescribed for any meeting by the Board, shall be as
follows:
1. Reading and disposal of any unapproved minutes.
2. Reports of officers and committees.
3. Unfinished business.
4. New business.
5. Adjournment.
6. To the extent that these Bylaws do not apply, Roberts' Rules of
order shall prevail.
SECTION 9. REMUNERATION:
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No stated salary shall be paid to directors for their services as such,
but, by resolution of the Board of Directors, a fixed sum and expenses of
attendance, if any, may be allowed for attendance at each regular or special
meeting of the Board. Members of special or standing committees may be allowed
like compensation for attending meetings. Nothing herein contained shall be
construed to preclude any director from receiving compensation for serving the
corporation in any other capacity, subject to such resolutions of the Board of
Directors as may then govern receipt of such compensation.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
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SECTION 1. TITLES:
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The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, one or more
vice Presidents, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, the last two of which offices
may be combined and held by one person, who shall be elected for one (1) year by
the directors at their first meeting following the annual meeting of
stockholders. Such officers shall hold office until their successors are elected
and qualify. The Board of Directors may appoint from time to time
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such other officers as it deems desirable who shall serve during such terms as
may be fixed by the Board at a duly held meeting. The Board, by resolution,
shall specify the titles, duties and responsibilities of such officers.
SECTION 2. PRESIDENT:
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The President shall preside at all meetings of stockholders and, in the
absence of a, or the, Chairman of the Board of Directors, at all meetings of the
directors. He shall be generally vested with the power of the chief executive
officer of the Corporation and shall countersign all certificates, contracts,
and other instruments of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors
or required by law. He shall make reports to the Board of Directors and
stockholders and shall perform such other duties and services as may be required
of him from time to time by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 3. VICE PRESIDENT:
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The Vice President shall perform all the duties of the President if the
President is absent or for any other reason is unable to perform his duties and
shall have such other duties as the Board of Directors shall authorize or
direct.
SECTION 4. SECRETARY:
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The Secretary shall issue notices of all meetings of stockholders and
directors, shall keep minutes of all such meetings, and shall record all
proceedings. He shall have custody and control of the corporate records and
books, excluding the books of account, together with the corporate seal. He
shall make such reports and perform such other duties as may be consistent with
his office or as may be required of him from time to time by the Board of
Directors.
SECTION 5. TREASURER:
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The Treasurer shall have custody of all moneys and securities of the
Corporation and shall have supervision over the regular books of account. He
shall deposit all moneys, securities, and other valuable effects of the
Corporation in such banks and depositories as the Board of Directors may
designate and shall disburse the funds of the Corporation in payment of just
debts and demands against the Corporation, or as they may be ordered by the
Board of Directors, shall render such account of his transactions as may be
required of him by the President or the Board of Directors from time to time and
shall otherwise perform such duties as may be required of him by the Board of
Directors.
The Board of Directors may require the Treasurer to give a bond
indemnifying the Corporation against larceny, theft, embezzlement, forgery,
misappropriation, or any other act of fraud or dishonesty resulting from his
duties as Treasurer of the Corporation, which bond shall be in such amount as
appropriate resolution or resolutions of the Board of Directors may require.
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SECTION 6. VACANCIES OR ABSENCES:
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If a vacancy in any office arises in any manner, the directors then in
office may choose, by a majority vote, a successor to hold office for the
unexpired term of the officer. If any officer shall be absent or unable for any
reason to perform his duties, the Board of Directors, to the extent not
otherwise inconsistent with these Bylaws, may direct that the duties of such
officer during such absence or inability shall be performed by such other
officer or subordinate officer as seems advisable to the Board.
SECTION 7. COMPENSATION:
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No officer shall receive any salary or compensation for his services
unless and until the Board of Directors authorizes and fixes the amount and
terms of such salary or compensation.
ARTICLE V
STOCK
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SECTION 1. CERTIFICATES OF SHARES:
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Each holder of stock of the Corporation shall be entitled to a stock
certificate signed by the President or Vice President and also by the Secretary
or an assistant secretary of the Corporation. The certificates of shares shall
be in such form, not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation or
Articles of Incorporation, as shall be prepared or approved by the Board of
Directors. (All certificates shall be prepared or approved by the Board of
Directors). All certificates shall be consecutively numbered. Each certificate
shall state upon its face that the Corporation is organized under the laws of
this state; the name of the person to whom issued; the number and class of
shares; and the designation of the series, if any, which such certificate
represents; the par value of each share represented by the certificate, or a
statement that the shares are without par value. The name of the person owning
the shares represented thereby, with the number of such shares and the date of
issue, shall be entered on the Corporation's books, and no certificate shall be
valid unless it be signed by the President or Vice President and by the
secretary or an assistant secretary of the Corporation. The seal of the
Corporation affixed to stock certificates may be a facsimile. The signatures of
officers as above described on any such certificate may be a facsimile if the
certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent, or registered by a registrar,
other than the Corporation itself or an employee of the Corporation.
SECTION 2. NEW CERTIFICATES:
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All certificates surrendered to the Corporation shall be canceled and no
new certificate shall be issued, except to evidence transfer of stock from the
unissued stock or treasury of the Corporation, or, in the case of a lost
certificate, except upon posting a bond of indemnity in such form and with such
surety or sureties and for such amount as shall be satisfactory to the directors
and upon producing by affidavit or otherwise such evidence of loss
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or destruction as the Board may require, until the former certificates for the
same number of shares have been surrendered and canceled.
SECTION 3. TRANSFER OF SHARES:
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Shares in the capital stock of the Corporation shall be transferred only
on the books of the Corporation by the holder thereof in person, or by his
attorney, upon surrender and cancellation of certificates for a like number of
shares. The delivery of a certificate of stock of this Corporation to a bona
fide purchaser or pledgee for value, together with a written transfer of the
same or a written power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer the same,
signed by the owner of the certificate, shall be a sufficient delivery to
transfer the title against all persons except the Corporation. No transfer of
stock shall be valid against the Corporation until it shall have been registered
upon the books of the Corporation.
SECTION 4. CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS OR PROVISIONS FOR RECORD DATE:
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
The stock transfer books may be closed by the Board of Directors not more
than seventy days before the meeting or action requiring a determination of
shareholders; or the Board of Directors may fix in advance a day not more than
seventy days prior to the holding of any such meeting of stockholders or payment
of dividends as the day as of which stockholders entitled to notice of and to
vote at such meeting or to payment of dividends, as the case may be, shall be
determined; and only stockholders of record on such day shall be entitled to
notice or to vote at such meeting, or to receive dividends, as the case may be.
SECTION 5. REGULATIONS:
- ----------------------
The Board of Directors shall have power and authority to take all such
rules and regulations as they deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer, and
registration of certificates for shares of the capital stock of the Corporation.
The Board of Directors may appoint a Transfer Agent and a Registrar and may
require all stock certificates to bear the signature of such Transfer Agent or
such Registrar.
SECTION 6. RESTRICTIONS ON STOCK:
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The Board of Directors may restrict any stock issued by giving the
Corporation or any stockholder "first right of refusal to purchase" the stock,
by making the stock redeemable or by restricting the transfer of the stock,
under such terms and in such manner as the directors may deem necessary and as
are not inconsistent with the Articles of Incorporation or the laws of the State
of Colorado. Any stock so restricted must carry a stamped legend setting out the
restriction or conspicuously noting the restriction and stating where it may be
found in the records of the Corporation.
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ARTICLE VI
DIVIDENDS AND FINANCES
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SECTION 1. DIVIDENDS:
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Dividends may be declared by the directors and paid out of any funds
legally available therefor under the laws of Colorado, as may be deemed
advisable from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Before
declaring any dividends, the Board of Directors may set aside out of net profits
or earned or other surplus such sums as the Board may think proper as a reserve
fund to meet contingencies or for other purposes deemed proper and to the best
interests of the Corporation.
SECTION 2. MONIES:
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The monies, securities, and other valuable effects of the Corporation
shall be deposited in the name of the Corporation in such banks or trust
companies as the Board of Directors shall designate and shall be drawn out or
removed only as may be authorized by the Board of Directors from time to time.
SECTION 3. FISCAL YEAR:
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Unless and until the Board of Directors by resolution shall determine
otherwise, the fiscal year shall begin on the 1st day of May and end on the 30th
day of April.
ARTICLE VII
SEAL
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The Board of Directors may adopt a corporate seal which shall be in the
form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation
and the words "SEAL, Colorado," and shall be entrusted in the care of the
Secretary or such other officer of the Corporation as the Board of Directors
shall designate.
ARTICLE VIII
NOTICES
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SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS:
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Whenever a notice shall be required by the statutes of the State of
Colorado or by these Bylaws, such notice may be given in writing by depositing
the same in the United states mails in a postpaid, sealed envelope addressed to
the person for whom such notice is intended to his or her home or other address,
as the same shall appear on the stock transfer books of the Corporation. The
time of mailing shall be deemed to be the time of giving such notice. A waiver
of any notice in writing, signed by a stockholder, director,
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or officer, whether before, at, or after the time stated in such waiver for
holding a meeting, shall be deemed the equivalent of duly giving such notice.
SECTION 2. PRESENCE:
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The presence of any officer at a meeting, or the presence of any
stockholder or director at a meeting, unless such presence is for the sole
purpose of objecting to the holding of such meeting on the ground that it is not
duly held or convened, shall in all events be considered a waiver of notice
thereof; and failure to vote thereat shall not defeat the effectiveness of such
waiver.
SECTION 3. RATIFICATION:
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The ratification or approval in writing of the minutes of any meeting of
officers, stockholders, or directors shall have the same force and effect as if
the ratifying or approving officer, director, or stockholder were present in
person at said meeting.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS
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These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by the Board of
Directors by resolution of a majority of the Board.
ARTICLE X
INDEMNIFICATION
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The Corporation shall indemnify any and all of its directors or officers,
or former directors or officers, or any person who may have served at its
request as a director or officer of another corporation in which this
Corporation owns shares of capital stock or of which it is a creditor and the
personal representatives of all such persons, against expenses actually and
necessarily incurred in connection with the defense of any action, suit, or
proceeding in which they, or any of them, were made parties, or a party, by
reason of being or having been directors or officers or a director or officer of
the Corporation, or of such other corporation, except in relation to matters as
to which any such director or officer or person shall have been adjudged in such
action, suit, or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the
performance of any duty owed to the Corporation. Such indemnification shall not
be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be
entitled, independently of this Article X, by law, under any Bylaw agreement,
vote of stockholders, or otherwise.
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ARTICLE XI
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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No contract or other transaction of the Corporation with any other
persons, firms or corporations, or in which the Corporation is interested, shall
be affected or invalidated by the fact that any one or more of the directors or
officers of the Corporation is interested in or is a director or officer of such
other firm or corporation; or by the fact that any director or officer of the
Corporation, individually or jointly with others, may be a party to or may be
interested in any such contract or transaction; and relieves every person who
may become a director or officer of the Corporation from any liability that
might otherwise arise by reason of his contracting with the Corporation for the
benefit of himself or any firm or corporation in which he may in any way be
interested.
CERTIFICATE
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I do hereby certify that I was Secretary of the meeting of the Board of
Directors duly called and held on the 6th day of August, 1993, and I do hereby
certify that the above and foregoing Bylaws were duly adopted as the Bylaws of
said Corporation at such meeting.
/s/ ANTHONY THOMASON
__________________________________
Anthony Thomason, Secretary
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 5.1
PARCEL MAURO PC
1801 CALIFORNIA ST., STE. 3600
DENVER, CO 80202
(303) 292-6400
August 19, 1998
Communications Systems International, Inc.
8 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1
Covering the Registration of
Shares of Common Stock of
Communications Systems International, Inc.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for Communications Systems International, Inc., a
Colorado corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the registration for
sale of shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "Shares") in accordance with
the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
In such capacity we have examined, among other documents, the Registration
Statement No. 333-47045 (the "Registration Statement"), covering the
registration of the Shares.
Based upon the foregoing and upon such further examinations as we have
deemed relevant and necessary, we are of the opinion that:
1. The Company is a corporation duly organized and validly existing under
the laws of the State of Colorado.
2. The Shares have been legally and validly authorized under the
Company's Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and, when issued and paid for
in accordance with the terms of the underwriting agreement, will constitute duly
and validly issued and outstanding and fully paid and nonassessable shares of
the Company.
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Communications Systems International, Inc.
August 19, 1998
Page 2
We hereby consent to the use of our name beneath the caption "Legal
Matters" in the Prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement and to
the filing of a copy of this opinion as Exhibit 5.1 thereto.
Very truly yours,
PARCEL MAURO PC
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Exhibit 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement No. 333-
47045 of Communications Systems International, Inc. of our report dated May 28,
1998 appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of such Registration
Statement, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.
STOCKMAN KAST RYAN & SCRUGGS, P.C.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
August 20, 1998
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Exhibit 23.3
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to inclusion of our report dated December 12, 1997 on our audits of
the balance sheets of International Telephone Company as of October 31, 1997
and December 31, 1996 and the related statements of operations, changes in
shareholders' equity (capital deficiency) and cash flows for the ten month
period ended October 31, 1997 and the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995
in this Registration Statement on Amendment No. 4 to Form SB-2 on Form S-1 and
related Prospectus. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the
caption "Experts" in the Prospectus.
Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP
New York, New York
August 19, 1998
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EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
(and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
Registration Statement File No. 333-47045.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Seattle, Washington
August 19, 1998
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