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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
[x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the transition period from ________ to __________
Commission File Number 33-94318-C
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AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nevada 87-0535207
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State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
incorporation or organization
446 West Lake Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (330) 296-8778
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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
None N/A
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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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(Title of class)
Check whether the Issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. (1) Yes
[X] No [ ] (2) Yes [X] No [ ]
Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $8,161
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State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates
computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average
bid and asked prices of such stock, as of a specified date within the past 60
days:
The Company has only recently completed its initial public offering and as of
the date of this filing does not have an active trading market and it is,
therefore, difficult, if not impossible, to determine the market value of the
stock. Based on the initial public offering price per share for the Company's
Common Stock at October 10, 1996, of $6.00 per share, the market value of
shares held by nonaffiliates would be $8,518,488
As of October 10, 1996, the Registrant had 4,149,748 shares of common stock
issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and
the part of the form 10-KSB (e.g., part I, part II, etc.) into which the
document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any
proxy or other information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to
rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933: NONE
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Organization and Corporate History
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American Tire Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), was
organized on January 30, 1995, by Richard Steinke and Dennis Chrobak to take
advantage of existing proprietary and non-proprietary technology available for
the manufacturing of specialty tires. Mr. Steinke has several years experience
in top-management positions in public companies engaged in manufacturing
products utilizing emerging technology and personally holds patents on
urethane products and processes. In addition, Mr. Chrobak has over 30 years
of tire industry experience in tire design, manufacturing, and marketing as an
engineer for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and personally holds patents on
tire structures and manufacturing processes. The Company has had limited
operations since its organization and is a "development stage" company.
However, the Company believes that the experience and intellectual
contributions of Mr. Steinke and Mr. Chrobak to the Company are key components
to the future success of the Company.
Following its organization, in May 1995 the Company completed a private
placement of 720,000 shares of Common Stock to a limited number of investors,
raising net proceeds of $641,729, after deducting sales commissions of
$70,000, and $8,271 in offering expenses. The funds received by the Company
were utilized to purchase a manufacturing facility in Ravenna, Ohio, and to
purchase specialized manufacturing equipment. In September 1995, the Company
sold an additional 40,642 shares in a private placement raising gross proceeds
of $243,852. No commissions were paid, directly or indirectly, in
connection with the sale of those shares. The proceeds from these prior
offerings have been utilized by the Company to fund its ongoing operations.
The 40,642 shares of Common Stock sold in September 1995 have been subject to
a Recision Offer and in October 1996, the Company repurchased from investors
34,977 shares for an aggregate of $193,704, which amount includes all accrued
interest.
The Company recently completed an initial public offering of 344,083
shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share for gross
offering proceeds of $2,064,498. The Company has used the proceeds from the
offering to initiate production of "airless" bicycle and other tires which
will compete with the traditional pneumatic tires (i.e., tires with an inner
tube or tubeless tires inflated with air), repurchase the shares of Common
Stock subject to the Recision Offer, repay loans from Officers, and for
working capital.
The Company believes that its technology will allow it to produce an
airless tire which offers the same safety and ride as the traditional
pneumatic tire, at competitive prices, without the associated problems
resulting from a flat tire. The ability to avoid down time from flat tires
will be particularly appealing to industrial concerns where down time can be
readily equated into lost dollars.
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Business in General
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The Company has spent extensive time analyzing the tire industry, its
perceived major competitors, potential markets, and its own strengths and
weaknesses. The Company believes that the tire industry is dominated by
several large competitors, has competitive pressures from cheaper imported
tires from the Pacific Rim, and maintains a commitment to the traditional
pneumatic tire with innovations focusing on tread design not tire design. The
Company also feels that the tire industry can be divided into several segments
each with its own dynamics, dominant companies, target customers, and
competitive pressures.
The Company feels its strengths are in its technology and research and
development capabilities. Its weaknesses are in its size and financial
capabilities and in changing Original Equipment Manufacturer and consumer
views on pneumatic tires and the advantages of going airless. Based on this
analysis of the tire industry, a two-pronged approach has been formulated by
the Company's management to manufacture and market its airless tire concept.
First, the Company has identified certain industry segments where it
feels the cost of the tires, the consumer, and the competition will allow it
to compete effectively against existing pneumatic tires and the companies that
produce them. These industry segments are segments the Company feels will be
accessible, its products will be readily acceptable, and the Company will not
be at an insurmountable competitive disadvantage. One such area is the
bicycle tire market where almost all tires are currently imported. The
Company feels it cannot only produce its bicycle tires cheaper than
traditional pneumatic bicycle tires, but offers the end user the advantage of
not having to worry about flats or leaks.
Second, in industry segments where the Company feels it will not
initially have the financial or manufacturing resources to compete
effectively, the Company will seek an industry partner to manufacture and
market tires products developed from the Company's technology. The Company
will, therefore, have a very fluid organization that will not be bound to the
traditional role as strictly a manufacturer and marketer of products, but
instead, a company exploring the non-traditional avenues, including joint
ventures for developing and licensing the Company's technology. The Company
feels that through these means, with respect to some products developed
utilizing the Company's technology, the Company will be able to attain broader
public recognition without incurring the additional equipment and related
costs and expenses associated with being strictly a manufacturer and marketer.
With respect to products developed through joint ventures and license
agreements, the Company will maintain a profit interest by having a royalty or
other carried interest in every unit of production sold through such
arrangements based on gross sales price.
Hayes Development and License Agreement
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In September 1995, the Company and Hayes Wheels International ("Hayes")
entered into a Development and License Agreement (the "Hayes Development and
License Agreement") wherein the Company and Hayes have agreed to jointly
develop a prototype tire-wheel assembly utilizing the DSS Technology, together
with associated molds and equipment, for submission to the United States
Department of Transportation ("DOT") for DOT's approval under FMVSS 129. Under
the joint development aspect of the Hayes Development and License Agreement,
the Company will, at its cost, develop and manufacture the molds and process
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for applying side coverings, elastomeric tread, and a cap stabilizer onto the
Hayes manufactured DSS. Hayes, at its cost, will develop and manufacture
molds and equipment to manufacture the steel portion of the DSS. FMVSS 129 is
the applicable U.S. safety standard for non-pneumatic tires used on passenger
vehicles and describes the energy cycle a non-pneumatic tire/wheel must absorb
to be provided for commercial sale in the United States. The Company has
received prototype wheels from Hayes, built the molds for applying the side
coverings, tread, and stabilizing cap, and produced several tire-wheel
assembly prototypes that have now been delivered to an independent lab for
testing to ensure that the tire/wheel assembly complies with FMVSS 129. The
Company has submitted for testing 7 of 10 planned submissions to an
independent laboratory. The tests performed have been designed to provide the
Company with data relating to the dynamics, material composition, and
performance of the tire-wheel assembly. From the data developed from testing
of the first seven prototypes the Company has established what the Company and
Hayes believe to be the best design and polymer compound for the tire-wheel
assembly to meet the requirements of FMVSS 129. The final three submissions
will be based on that design and polymer compound. Because of limited
financial resources the Company had suspended testing, however, now that the
Company has completed its initial public offering it will continue testing on
the three additional prototypes.
Airless Bicycle Tires
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Airless bicycle tires differ from pneumatic tires in that pneumatic tires
are made from rubber and require an inner tube which is inflated with air,
while the Company's airless bicycle tires are manufactured from polyurethane,
have no inner tube (solid throughout), and do not require inflation. The
airless bicycle tire is mounted on the bicycle rim in much the same way a
pneumatic tire is mounted, with the assistance of a special tire lever. The
Company will provide with each tire, special tire levers, (about 12 inches
long to provide for sufficient leverage), to assist the cyclist in mounting
the tire to the wheel rim. The airless bicycle tires are approximately the
same weight as pneumatic tires and tubes and ride characteristics are
comparable. Apart from cleaning, the Company's bicycle tires are maintenance
free. This is of particular importance in relation to braking performance.
Pneumatic tires normally require regular attention to maintain full inflation
pressure to ensure correct brake operation. The Company's airless bicycle
tires eliminate tedious puncture repair or the need for a bicycle pump. They
are designed for use by "On/Off" road and "Highway" bicycles. The Company
will initially market the airless bicycle tires in two colors, fluorescent
yellow and conventional black, however, it may choose to introduce additional
colors, such as red and fluorescent pink, in the future.
The Company's marketing strategy will be to initially introduce the
bicycle tires through sales to OEMs and direct advertising to consumers
through television commercials. The Company intends to target two main
consumer segments of the bicycle tire market:
(1) Original Equipment Manufacturers. Based on 1993 data, OEM purchases
of bicycle tires made up one-third of the total volume of the bicycle tire
market. By selling to OEM's, the Company believes it will be able to develop
product identification and consumer demand by emphasizing "Made in the USA,"
the "airless," "maintenance free," and "puncture proof" characteristics of the
bicycle tires while relying on the efforts of the OEM in marketing their
bicycles. The Company has made production molds to produce bicycle tires for
Huffy Bicycle, Celina, Ohio to produce eight lines in four sizes (i.e., 26",
24", 20", and 16" x 1.95") for use with Huffy's 1997 production bicycles and
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limited quantities of Huffy's current production bicycles, with delivery of
tires scheduled to begin in September 1996. Huffy has prepared its 1997
Bicycle Catalog featuring bicycles equipped with the Company's airless tires.
Huffy is marketing the airless tires as the Enviro-Safety Tire ("EST") that
never goes flat. Huffy has placed an initial order with the Company to
deliver 50,000 tires in varying sized by December 31, 1996.
(2) Direct Advertising. In April 1995, the Company entered into a
television commercial agreement with American Independent Network of Ft.
Worth, Texas ("AIN"), to air a commercial (the "Commercial") produced by the
Company for a one year period beginning as soon as airless bicycle tires are
available for shipment. AIN covers 129 stations, in 75 markets, covering
34,668,949 households. AIN will air the Commercial at times selected by it
and the Company at time slots between 6:00 AM and 12:00 Midnight on an average
of once an hour, with particular emphasis placed during the airing of
afternoon children's programs, news reports, and sports programming. The
total program will give the Company 15 to 20 airings per day during the one
year term. The Company has established an 800 telephone number that will
allow customers to call the Company to make purchases direct from the Company
utilizing a credit card. The Company has agreed to pay AIN a commission of
$2.00 for each bicycle tire sold by the Company resulting from direct
advertising effort. The Company has not made any substantive studies to
determine the degree of market penetration it can reasonably expect to obtain
from the airing of the Commercial.
Competition
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Currently, there are three tire manufacturers that utilize a liquid phase
technology manufacturing process to produce airless bicycle tires (Green Tire,
Norwich, UK; Woo Tire, Waihai, China; and Krypton-India, Calcutta, India), and
very limited numbers of their airless bicycle tires have been marketed in the
United States. The technology that these companies use to manufacture their
bicycle tires was originally developed by Vincent Panaroni, a consultant to
the Company, and the co-inventor of the Company's Airless Tire Technology.
These companies obtained the right to manufacture airless bicycle tires
through a license agreement with UTI Chemicals, Inc., a company founded by Mr.
Panaroni, and of which, Mr. Steinke served as Chairman of the Board. (See
"DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES: Biographical
Information.")
The Company's Airless Tire Technology differs from the existing
technology in (1) the formulation of the polyurethane; (2) the manner in which
the polyurethane is distributed throughout the mold; (3) and implementation of
a circumferential steel cord; (4) the manner in which the tire seats in the
wheel rim; and (5) the manner in which the tire is manufactured to comply with
ISO and U.S. tire and rim specifications and U.S. truth-in-labeling laws. In
addition to manufacturers of airless tires, the Company will be competing
directly with firms that manufacture and market pneumatic bicycle tires.
The Company estimates that over 98% of all domestic bicycle tire sales
are pneumatic tires. The bicycle tire industry is highly competitive and
there are several of the Company's competitors that have financial resources
which substantially exceed those of the Company. In addition, many
competitors are large companies (i.e. Michelin [France], Kenda [Japan], and
Chengshin Rubber [China]) that have established name recognition of their
product, have established distribution networks for their products, and
developed consumer loyalty to such products. The Company knows of no domestic
manufacturer of pneumatic bicycle tires. Principal factors in marketing the
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Company's bicycle tire will be that it is domestically produced with "airless"
and "puncture proof" characteristics. This may give the Company a competitive
advantage against pneumatic bicycle tires produced by foreign manufacturers
that are subject to puncture and loss of air.
Currently, there are no spare, passenger car, light, medium or heavy
truck tire manufacturers that utilize the liquid phase technology
manufacturing process to produce tires and the Company knows of no other
company that has developed a combined tire-wheel assembly for motor vehicles.
The Company is utilizing an established industry partner to bear the cost of
manufacturing and marketing spare, passenger car, and light truck tires
developed from DSS technology. Therefore, the Company will be competing
indirectly with companies that manufacture and/or market pneumatic passenger
vehicle and light truck tires [i.e., Goodyear, Michelin, and Bridgestone].
Many of these companies have company owned outlets or franchised stores that
sell products manufactured by these companies. The Company feels that the car
and truck tire market will be highly competitive and there may be several
companies that manufacture pneumatic tires that have financial resources which
exceed those of the Company and its industry partners. Although the Company's
airless automobile and truck tires will be unique in the tire market place,
the Company will be at a disadvantage in competing with older, larger, and
more established companies while attempting to establish itself in the tire
industry in general.
Manufacturing, Supplies, and Quality Control
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The Company manufactures the airless bicycle tires utilizing single
and/or multiple head, centrifugal molding machines. These machines
centrifugally mold elaster products, such as the bicycle tires, by pouring a
predetermined amount of polyurethane into a mold, which is then spread out in
the mold through centrifugal force. Based on the formulation, the
polyurethane becomes a solid at approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit and a
liquid state at approximately 320 degrees Fahrenheit. The molding process
occurs when the liquid polyurethane formula (made up of isocyanide and polyol)
is combined with a catalyst. This combination causes a chemical reaction that
results in the cross linking of the chemicals, which thereafter become solid.
The mold then moves to the next station where the tire is removed and the
process continues.
The Company estimates that a crew of three persons can produce 2,308
tires in an 8 hour shift on a 6 station carousel, or approximately 600,000
tires per year on each carousel. The Company estimates that it could produce
about 15 million tires per year without expansion from its Ravenna facility.
At that level of production, the Company would require approximately 150
employees. The Company will train its employees in the use of this
specialized manufacturing equipment and process, which will be utilized for
other types of specialty tires as well. The Company intends to utilize
multiple suppliers to purchase polyurethane and believes that it will be able
to obtain significant quantities of polyurethane and other chemicals without
significant problems or delays.
All products produced by the Company will be inspected following the
manufacturing process and prior to shipment to ensure quality. Products
considered by the Company's quality control personnel to be defective could be
ground into pellets, which can be melted and reused in the Company's
manufacturing process to make new products and reduce waste of raw materials.
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Patents
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Dynamic Steerable Spring
On June 5, 1995, the Company entered into a technology license agreement
(the "DSS License Agreement") with American Mobility Systems, Inc., a Nevada
corporation ("AMS"), controlled by Dennis S. Chrobak and Richard A. Steinke,
affiliates of the Company, to develop DSS Technology. DSS Technology is a
combination of a spring compressively loaded and a one piece spiral hoop load
in tension. DSS Technology can be utilized in tire-wheel assemblies for many
types of mobile products including spare tires, passenger car tires, and
light, medium, and heavy truck tires. AMS is the owner of the DSS Technology
for which an application for United States Letters Patent has been filed and
issuance of a patent is pending. The term of the DSS License Agreement will be
for the life of the underlying U.S. patent when issued. The Company is
required to pay a royalty to AMS of either $1.00 for each unit of production
manufactured and sold directly by the Company or eight percent (8%) of any
royalty the Company should receive from third party licensees that utilize the
DSS Technology.
Airless Bicycle Tires
On October 27, 1995, the Company entered into a technology license
agreement (the "Airless Tire License Agreement") with AMS, to develop certain
technology relating to an airless bicycle tire for which AMS has filed an
application for United States Letters Patent and the issuance of a patent is
pending. The term of the Airless Tire License Agreement will be for the life
of the underlying U.S. patent when issued. The Company is required to pay a
royalty to AMS of $0.25 for each bicycle tire manufactured and sold by the
Company utilizing the technology.
The Company has not yet received from the United States Patent Office any
response passing on the patentability of the claims of the case with respect
to the either the DSS Technology or the Airless Bicycle Tire Technology. The
Company is unable to predict when any office action will be taken or a patent
issued. Although a patent has a statutory presumption of validity in the
United States, the issuance of a patent is not conclusive as to its validity,
nor as to the enforcement scope of the claims contained therein. The Company
intends to, but has not as of the date of this Prospectus, applied for patent
protection in other countries. The Company intends to vigorously police its
patent and there can be no assurance that its patent will not be infringed
upon or modified by others. The Company has not retained intellectual
property counsel to render an opinion regarding the DSS Technology and the
Airless Tire Technology as to whether the Company is infringing on the
intellectual property rights of others. In that regard, the Company believes
the DSS Technology is unique in that the Company knows of no other
manufacturer of airless passenger vehicle tires or tire-wheel assemblies.
With respect to the Airless Bicycle Tire Technology, the Company believes that
its technology substantially differs from the existing technology currently
being utilized to produce airless bicycle tires. The Company believes that
although its patents are important, such factors as product innovation,
technical expertise and experience, and the confidentiality of proprietary
data and trade secrets are equally as important. The Company will attempt to
preserve and protect its proprietary technology principally through trade
secret protection and has obtained confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements
with all of its employees.
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Trademark
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On July 21, 1995, the Company entered into a Trademark License Agreement
(the "Trademark License Agreement") wherein the Company obtained from UTI-UK
the right to use the U.S. registered trademark "Urathon TM" on bicycle tires
sold by the Company within the United States and all other countries that are
signatories to the North American FreeTrade Agreement. The Trademark License
Agreement requires the Company to pay UTI-UK a royalty of $0.35 for each
bicycle tire it sells under the Urathon TM trade name. The Trademark License
Agreement will remain in effect until December 31, 2005, unless terminated
upon six months written notice by either UTI or the Company. The Company
entered into the Trademark License Agreement with UTI-UK for marketing
purposes as UTI-UK has been marketing airless bicycle tires in the United
Kingdom under the trademark Urathon TM through a distribution network of 535
ATS tyre centres owned by the Michelin Tire Corporation.
Regulation and Environmental Compliance
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In connection with the manufacturing of airless bicycle tires, the
Company knows of no particular federal or state regulations applicable to its
manufacturing process. However, the Company intends to manufacture its
bicycle tires in compliance with any applicable ISO standards. Certain tire
wheel assemblies designed to be manufactured for use on passenger vehicles and
light trucks are required to meet certain Department of Transportation,
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ("FMVSS"), including FMVSS 129, which
applies to non-pneumatic tires for passenger cars. This standard specifies
tire dimensions and laboratory tests requirements for lateral strength,
endurance, and high speed performance, defines the tire load rating, and
specifies labeling requirements for non-pneumatic spare tires. All tire-wheel
assemblies for use in passenger car and light truck applications developed by
the Company will be engineered to meet applicable FMVSS standards.
The Company is subject to various local, state, and federal laws and
regulations including, without limitation, regulations promulgated by federal
and state environmental and health agencies, the federal Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, and laws pertaining to hiring, treatment, safety,
and discharge of employees. The Company's manufacturing operations must also
meet federal, state, and local regulatory standards in the areas of labor,
safety, and health. Since its inception, the Company has spent $5,140 to
comply with various environmental regulations and no additional expenditures
by the Company have been required. The Company believes that it will be able
to operate in compliance with such regulations, including laws related to the
handling and use of environmentally hazardous materials.
Employees
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As of September 30, 1996, the Company had 7 full-time employees. All of
the Company's Officers and key personnel are employees at will, except Messrs.
Steinke and Chrobak. None of the Company's employees is represented by a
labor union. Once the Company begins full scale manufacturing operations the
Company will initially employ 100 employees, including 7 administrative and 93
supervisory and production employees. The Company believes that it will be
able to hire a sufficient quantity of qualified laborers in the local area to
meet the Company's employment needs. The Company's manufacturing process does
not require special training, other than orientation to the Company's
production techniques and specific equipment.
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ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
Offices
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The Company's 26,000 sq. ft. manufacturing/distribution/office facility
is located on 4.15 acres of real property at 446 West Lake Street, Ravenna,
Ohio, and consists of 1,000 sq. ft. of administrative offices and 25,000 sq.
ft. of manufacturing space. The facility is constructed of masonry and steel
and is equipped with a one-half ton chain hoist, overhead sprinkler system,
and two loading docks. The Ravenna facility will be utilized for bicycle tire
production and management of the Company believes that the Ravenna facility
will be sufficient to handle projected production needs for the next five
years. It is the opinion of management that the Company maintains adequate
insurance coverage for loss or damage to its facility under its existing
insurance policy.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company during
the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Lack of Prior Public Market and Possible Volatility of Stock Price
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Prior to completion of the Company's initial public offering there has
been no public market for the Common Stock and there can be no assurance that
a significant public market for the Common Stock will develop or be sustained
now that the offering has been terminated. The Company has enlisted a Market
Maker to apply to have the Company's Common Stock included for quotation in
the over-the-counter market on the OTC Bulletin Board under the proposed
symbol "ATYR". There can be no assurance that the Market Maker's activities
will be continued, or that an active trading market for the Company's Common
Stock will be developed or maintained. The future market price of the Common
Stock may be highly volatile. Although the initial public offering price of
the Common Stock reflects the Company's assessment of current market
conditions, there can be no assurance that such price will be maintained once
trading commences.
Since its inception, the Company has not paid any dividends on its Common
Stock, and the Company does not anticipate that it will pay dividends in the
foreseeable future. At October 10, 1996, the Company had approximately 260
shareholders.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Plan of Operation
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The Company's initial plan is to engage in the manufacturing, marketing,
distribution, and sale of airless specialty tires utilizing "liquid phase"
technology. "Liquid Phase" technology refers to a production process where
the materials that are utilized in the process are initially in a liquid state
and, through a reaction (usually chemical), the liquid materials are
transformed into a solid state.
The Company operates three single-station and one 6-station "centrifugal
molding machines," and other related specialized manufacturing equipment to
produce the airless bicycle tires. The 6-station unit will allow the Company
to produce approximately 50,000 bicycle tires monthly or 600,000 bicycle tires
annually, assuming one, eight-hour production shift, 260 days per year. The
Company is utilizing approximately $350,000 of the offering proceeds to
purchase a 12-station molding machine.
The Company believes that its two-pronged approach for manufacturing and
marketing its technology and products will be the most cost effective means
for the Company to be successful. The Company is in the development stage and
until completion of its public offering had limited working capital and
limited internal financial resources. The Company has had an operating loss of
$844,720 since its inception due to the cost and expenses associated with
beginning operations and the report of the Company's auditor contains a going
concern modification as to the ability of the Company to continue. The
Company is currently operating at a loss of approximately $48,000 per month
and expects operating expenses to continue at such rate until such time as the
Company begins to receive revenues from the sale of bicycle tires. The
Company estimates that it will need approximately $165,000 per month to fund
the production of 50,000 bicycle tires per month.
Because at June 30, 1995, the Company had only been organized for five
months and had no significant operations, a comparison of the prior five month
period ended June 30, 1995, with the year ended June 30, 1996, would not be
conducive to an understanding of the Company and its fiscal condition or have
any meaningful significance.
In May 1995, the Company established a line of credit of $300,000 with a
commercial lender to help fund the Company's working capital requirements.
The line-of-credit is payable on demand and bears interest, payable monthly,
at 1% over prime. The line of credit is individually guaranteed by Richard A.
Steinke and Dennis S. Chrobak. At June 30, 1996, the Company had drawn
$299,838 against the line. On September 26, 1996, the Company utilized
approximately $300,000 of the offering proceeds to pay off the line of credit.
At June 30, 1996, the Company had borrowed an aggregate of $261,000 from
certain of its officers. The Company intends to use funds from the offering
to repay portions, if not all of the loans made from its Officers.
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As of June 30, 1996, the Company had not commenced the commercial sale of
its products, specifically the airless bicycle tire. As a result, the Company
has not received revenues from operations and has a working capital deficit.
The delays in selling its products have caused the Company's limited resources
to be more depleted than originally anticipated. The Company has now
commenced commercial production of its products, including production to fill
an initial order from Huffy Bicycle to deliver 50,000 tires by December 31,
1996.
The Company will be relying on the proceeds of this Offering to meet
further operating requirements should the Company fail to receive sufficient
revenues from the sale of products to meet its needs. The Company intends to
reserve $285,000 of the offering proceeds to meet the Company's working
capital requirements for the next twelve months.
As indicated above, the Company's current equipment has the capacity to
produce during an eight-hour shift, 50,000 bicycle tires monthly or 600,000
annually. As the Company has had no significant prior sales, it cannot be
certain that it will be able to sell all the tires that it can produce. The
Company has allocated approximately $350,000 of the offering proceeds for
expansion of the airless bicycle tire line should demand for tires require an
increase in production capabilities.
The Company has obtained a license to exploit the DSS Technology for
which a patent application has been filed with the United States Trademarks
and Patents Office by AMS and is currently pending. The Company has entered
into a technology development and license agreements with Hayes Wheels
International, Inc. with respect to developing a tire-wheel assembly utilizing
the Company's DSS Technology. Other than the costs of obtaining Department of
Transportation approval of a tire-wheel assembly utilizing the Company's DSS
Technology, the Company does not anticipate performing any significant product
research and development during the next twelve months of operations.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Company are set forth immediately
following the signature page to this form 10-KSB.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The Company has had no disagreements with its certified public
accountants with respect to accounting practices or procedures or
financial disclosure.
<PAGE> 13
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, AND CONTROL
PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The following table sets forth as of September 30, 1996, the name, age,
and position of each executive officer and director and the term of office of
each director of the Company.
Name Age Position Director or Officer Since
---- --- -------- -------------------------
Richard Steinke 54 Chairman, Director,
and C.E.O. January 1995
Dennis S. Chrobak 55 President and Director January 1995
Gary Dalton 54 Vice-President and
Director February 1995
David K. Griffiths 59 Treasurer/Controller February 1995
Philip J. Chrobak 28 Secretary February 1995
All Officers and Directors became Officers and Directors of the Company
in connection with its organization. The term of office of each director is
one year and until his successor is elected and qualified at the Company's
annual meeting, subject to removal by the Shareholders. The term of office
for each Officer is one year and until a successor is elected at the annual
meeting of the Board of Directors and is qualified, subject to removal by the
Board of Directors. The Company will reimburse Directors for their expenses
associated with attending Directors' meetings. However, Directors have not,
nor is it anticipated they will, receive any additional compensation for
attending Directors' meetings.
Biographical Information
- ------------------------
Set forth below is certain biographical information for each of the
Company's Officers and Directors and other key personnel.
Richard Steinke is a founder of the Company and currently serves as its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. From January 1992 to December 1994, Mr
Steinke served as Chairman and C.E.O. of Alanco Environmental Resources, Inc.
[NASDAQ: ALAN], a manufacturer of environmental/pollution control equipment,
Salt Lake City, Utah. From June 1985 to December 1991, he was the Chairman
and C.E.O. of UTI Chemicals, Inc.[NASDAQ: UTEC], a developer and manufacturer
of urethane chemicals, El Toro, California. Mr. Steinke brings to the Company
several years of top level management experience in public companies involved
in the use of emerging technologies. Mr. Steinke received a B.A. in Political
Science and Economics from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, in
1967.
Dennis S. Chrobak is a founder of the Company and currently serves as its
President and is a Director. From January to December 1994, Mr. Chrobak was
self-employed as an engineer/consultant. Prior to his retirement in 1994, Mr.
Chrobak was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, for 33
years. During that time, Mr. Chrobak served in various employment capacities,
including Staff Engineer, 1962; Senior Project Engineer, 1963-1968; Section
Leader, Military Aircraft Tire Engineering, 1968-1970; Chief Engineer, Race
Tire Engineering, 1970-1974; General Manager, International Race Tyre
Division, UK, 1974-1979; Product Manager, New Passenger Tire Products, 1981 to
1983; Chief Engineer; Tire/Wheel Systems Engineering, 1983-1985; Chief
Engineer, Technology Forecasting, Planning, and Business Coordination, 1985
<PAGE> 14
to 1987; and Chief Engineer, Specialty Tire Programs, 1987 to 1994. Mr.
Chrobak received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Case Institute of Technology,
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1961, and MBA (then Case-Western) in 1989. In addition,
Mr. Chrobak has received several certifications relating to additional
education and training in the chemical/tire industry. Mr. Chrobak is the
inventor of 9 patents relating to tire technology and has published several
papers relating to issues in the tire industry. Mr. Chrobak is active in his
church and community, including 40 years devoted to various positions in the
Boy Scouts.
Gary Dalton is currently serving as Vice-President, Sales and is a
Director of the Company. From January 1994 to May 1995, Mr. Dalton served as
President of Alanco Environmental Manufacturing, Inc., a division of Alanco
Environmental Resources, Inc. [NASDAQ: ALAN], Salt Lake City, Utah, a
manufacturer of environmental/pollution control equipment. Prior to his
employment with Alanco, from January 1987 to January 1994, Mr. Dalton was
President of Alpha Numeric Solutions, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, a company
engaged in marketing multiple optical imaging and word processing systems for
various industries. Mr. Dalton brings to the Company over 23 years experience
in the office automation, sales, marketing, and distribution fields in both
domestic and foreign markets.
David K. Griffiths currently serves as the Company's Treasurer/Controller
and has since 1960 been self-employed as an accountant/consultant for various
small businesses. Mr. Griffiths offers the Company 35 years experience in
accounting and accounting related systems.
Philip J. Chrobak currently serves as the Company's Secretary and will be
employed by the Company in a supervisory position in manufacturing. Mr.
Chrobak was employed by the children's toy manufacturer Little Tikes Co., a
division of Rubbermaid Co., Hudson, Ohio, as a production lead/supervisor from
January 1990 to May 1995. Mr. Chrobak brings to the Company five years of
production and supervisory skills and techniques that will prove to be
beneficial as the Company begins manufacturing operations. Philip Chrobak is
the son of Dennis S. Chrobak.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
- -------------------------------------------------
The Company is not subject to the requirements of Section 16(a) of the
Exchange Act.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following tables set forth certain summary information concerning the
compensation paid or accrued for each of the Company's last two completed
fiscal years to the Company's or its principal subsidiaries chief executive
officer and each of its other executive officers that received compensation in
excess of $100,000 during such period (as determined at June 30, 1996, the end
of the Company's last completed fiscal year):
<PAGE> 15
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long Term Compensation
----------------------
Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
Other Restricted
Name and Annual Stock Options LTIP All other
Principal Position Year Salary Bonus($) Compensation Awards /SARs Payout Compensation
- ------------------ ---- ------ -------- ------------ ------ ------- ------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Richard A. Steinke 1996 $-0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
C.E.O. and Chairman 1995 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
-0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
</TABLE>
Employment Agreements and Benefits
- ----------------------------------
The Company has entered into Employment Agreements with Richard A.
Steinke, its Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis S. Chrobak, its President.
The Employment Agreements do not take effect until the Company has terminated
its initial public offering. No compensation to Mr. Steinke or Mr. Chrobak
will accrue prior to such date. The Employment Agreements call for Mr.
Steinke and Mr. Chrobak to be employed for a term of 36 months, with monthly
compensation of $10,000, each, subject to increase at the discretion of the
Board of Directors. The Company is to provide group health, medical, and life
insurance, similar to that which will be made available to all full time
employees and reimburse Messrs. Steinke and Chrobak for out-of-pocket expenses
incurred in connection with the Company's business. In the event of
termination of either Mr. Steinke's or Mr. Chrobak's employment, for reasons
other than cause, as defined in each employment agreement, the terminated
parties monthly salary would continue throughout the balance of the term of
the employment agreement. The Company does not have employment agreements
with any other officer and director or other key personnel.
As a condition to employment, all the Company's managers and key
personnel are required to sign a nondisclosure and noncompetition agreement.
Under the terms of the nondisclosure and noncompetition agreement, employees
will not be able to provide services or information deemed confidential by the
Company to any other company or person which directly or indirectly competes
with the Company in the tire industry or an industry which at the time of the
employees' employment, the Company intended to enter. There is no time
limitation on the nondisclosure aspect of the agreement. The noncompetition
clause is for a period of two years and prevents a former employee or
consultant of the Company from acting as an employee, consultant or in any
other capacity for a competitor of the Company. Additionally, all employees
will be required, as a condition of their employment, to enter into a
nondisclosure agreement related to any information or process deemed
confidential by the Company.
<PAGE> 16
Consulting Agreement with Vincent Panaroni
- ------------------------------------------
In August 1995, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with
Vincent Panaroni, wherein Mr. Panaroni has agreed to provide the Company with
technical advice relating to chemical formulations and the development of
polyurethane compounds for use in products manufactured or licensed by the
Company for manufacture by third parties. The term of the Company's
consulting arrangement with Mr. Panaroni is one year, subject to renewals for
like periods, and provides for monthly payments of $3,000. The consulting
agreement restricts Mr. Panaroni from disclosing to third parties proprietary
information regarding the Company's products and keeping confidential
information and knowledge gained as a result of the services provided. This
Agreement was terminated at July 31, 1996 and the Company and Mr. Panaroni
have agreed to utilize Mr. Panaroni's services on an ad hoc basis with Mr.
Panaroni's compensation to be determined on a project by project basis.
Pension Table
- -------------
None.
Other Compensation
- ------------------
None.
Compensation of Directors
- -------------------------
None.
Termination of Employment and Change of Control Arrangement
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Unless otherwise disclosed above, there are no compensatory plans or
arrangements, including payments to be received from the Company, with respect
to any person named in Cash Compensation set out above which would in any
way result in payments to any such person because of his resignation,
retirement, or other termination of such person's employment with the Company
or its subsidiaries, or any change in control of the Company, or a change in
the person's responsibilities following a changing in control of the Company.
<PAGE> 17
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth as of October 10, 1996, the name and the
number of shares of the Company's Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share,
held of record or beneficially by each person who held of record, or was known
by the Company to own beneficially, more than 5% of the 4,149,748 issued and
outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock, and the name and
shareholdings of each director and of all officers and directors as a group.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Title
of Name and Address Amount and Nature of Percentage
Class Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership(1) of Class
- ----- ---------------- -------------------- ----------
Common Dennis S. Chrobak D 1,255,000 30.2
2914 Silver Lake Blvd. I (2) 50,000 1.2
Silver Lake, OH 44224
Common Richard A. Steinke I (3) 455,000 11.0
446 West Lake Street I (4) 800,000 19.3
Ravenna, OH 44266
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
Title
of Name and Position of Amount and Nature of Percentage
Class Officer and/or Director Beneficial Ownership(1) of Class
- ----- ----------------------- -------------------- ----------
Common Dennis S. Chrobak, President ---See Table Above---
and Director
Common Richard A. Steinke, C.E.O. ---See Table Above---
and Director
Common Gary Dalton, Vice President (D) 100,000 2.4
All Officers and Directors
as a Group (5 person) (D) 1,425,000 34.3
(I) 1,305,000 31.4
--------- ----
Total Beneficial Ownership 2,730,000 65.7
========= ====
(1) Indirect and Direct ownership are referenced by an "I" or "D",
respectively. All shares owned directly are owned beneficially and of record
and such shareholder has sole voting, investment, and dispositive power,
unless otherwise noted.
(2) Represent shares owned beneficially and of record by Bonnie Chrobak, the
wife of Dennis S. Chrobak, and which Mr. Chrobak may be deemed to have
indirect beneficial ownership over such shares.
(3) Represent shares owned beneficially and of record by Gemini Funding
Services Profit Sharing Account, of which Richard A. Steinke is the principal
beneficiary.
(4) Represent shares owned beneficially and of record by S102 Irrevocable
Trust, for which Richard A. Steinke is the trustee.
<PAGE> 18
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Loans from Officers
- -------------------
Pursuant to a series of promissory notes (the "Promissory Notes")
beginning February 9, 1996, at June 30, 1996, the Company had borrowed an
aggregate of $261,000, from Richard A. Steinke ($195,000); Dennis S. Chrobak
($30,000); and Gary Dalton ($36,000), three of the Company's officers and
directors. The Promissory Notes and accrued interest are payable on demand
and carry interest rates ranging from 9.25% to 9.5% per annum. As of June
30, 1996, the accrued interest on the Promissory Notes was approximately
$4,830. Although the foregoing transactions can not be deemed to have been
made on an arms-length basis, management of the Company believes the terms of
the Promissory Notes are terms which are no less favorable to the Company than
are reasonably available from unrelated lending sources.
Technology License Agreements
- -----------------------------
DSS License Agreement
On June 5, 1995, the Company entered into a technology license agreement
(the "DSS License Agreement") with AMS, a Nevada corporation controlled by
Dennis S. Chrobak and Richard A. Steinke, affiliates of the Company. AMS is
the owner of certain technology known as the "Dynamic Steerable Spring"
("DSS") for which an application for United States Letters Patent has been
filed and is currently pending. The License Agreement grants the Company an
exclusive to use, sell, license, or otherwise exploit the DSS Technology
worldwide in exchange for a royalty of either $1.00 for each unit of
production produced and sold by the Company or eight percent (8%) of any
royalty the Company should receive from third party licensees that utilize the
DSS Technology. Due to the relationship of Mr. Steinke and Mr. Chrobak with
the Company, the DSS License Agreement cannot be considered to have been
negotiated at arm's length.
Airless Tire License Agreement
On October 27, 1995, the Company entered into a technology license
agreement (the "Airless Tire License Agreement") with AMS. AMS is the owner
of certain technology for producing an airless tire for which an application
for United States Letters Patent has been filed and is currently pending.
The Airless Tire License Agreement grants the Company an exclusive license to
use, sell, license, or otherwise exploit the technology worldwide in exchange
for a royalty of $0.25 for each bicycle tire produced and sold by the Company
utilizing the technology. Due to the relationship of Mr. Steinke and Mr.
Chrobak with the Company, the Airless Tire License Agreement cannot be
considered to have been negotiated at arm's length.
Stock Subscriptions
- -------------------
In April 1995, the Company entered into subscription agreements with Gary
Dalton, Philip Chrobak, and David Griffiths, three of its Officers, to acquire
an aggregate of 170,000 shares of its Common Stock at a purchase price of
$1.00 per share, in exchange for promissory notes bearing interest at 8% per
annum, payable in 36 months. The promissory notes were subsequently amended
to become due six months from the close of the Company's initial public
offering. The Company has adopted a policy that any future loans or similar
arrangements to its officers, directors, or 5% shareholders will not occur
<PAGE> 19
unless approved by a majority of the disinterested directors and for a bona
fide business purpose. Set forth below are the names of the Officers, the
number of shares issued, the consideration to be received for such shares, and
their relationship with the Company.
Number of Consideration Relationship
Name of Shareholder Shares Issued to be Paid to the Company
- ------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------
Gary Dalton (1) 100,000 $100,000 Officer/Director
Philip J. Chrobak (2) 50,000 50,000 Officer
David Griffiths (3) 20,000 20,000 Officer
------- --------
Totals 170,000 $170,000
======= ========
(1) As of June 30, 1996, Mr. Dalton had paid $50,000 cash and provided
services to the Company valued at $10,000, which amounts have been applied
against the principal and interest to be paid under the promissory note.
(2) As of June 30, 1996, Mr. Chrobak has provided services to the Company
valued at $5,000, which amount has been applied against the principal and
interest to be paid under the promissory note.
(3) As of June 30, 1996, the value of the accounting services provided by Mr.
Griffiths has exceeded the amount required for payment in full and of the
promissory note has been applied against principal and interest.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)(1)FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The following financial statements are included
in this report:
Title of Document Page
- ----------------- ----
Independent Auditor's Report of Saltz, Shamis & Goldfarb, Inc. 21
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 22
Statements of Operations for the year ended June 30, 1996 and
the period from January 30, 1995 (inception) to June 30, 1996
and 1995 24
Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the year ended June 30,
1996 and the period from January 30, 1995 (inception) to June
30, 1996 and 1995 25
Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 1996 and
for the period from January 30, 1995 (inception) to June 30,
1996 and 1995 26
Notes to Financial Statements 27
(a)(2)FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. The following financial statement
schedules are included as part of this report:
None.
<PAGE> 20
(a)(3)EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are included as part of this report:
SEC
Exhibit Reference
Number Number Title of Document Location
- ------- --------- ----------------- ------------
1 2 Articles of Incorporation and Amendments Incorporated
by reference*
2 2 Bylaws Incorporated
by reference*
3 10 Television Commercial Agreement Incorporated
by reference*
4 10 DSS Technology License Agreement Incorporated
by reference*
5 10 Amendment to DSS Technology
License Agreement Incorporated
by reference*
6 10 Escrow and Subordination Agreement Incorporated
by reference*
7 10 Development and License Agreement
between the Company and Hayes Wheels
International, Inc. Incorporated
by reference*
8 10 Airless Tire Technology Agreement Incorporated
by reference*
* Incorporated by reference from the Company's registration statement on Form
SB-2 filed with the Commission, SEC file no. 33-94318-C.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. There were no reports on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission during the quarter ended June 30, 1996.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf
of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
Date: October 14, 1996 By /S/ Richard A. Steinke, C.E.O and
Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: October 14, 1996 By /S/ Dennis S. Chrobak, Director
Date: October 14, 1996 By /S/ Gary Dalton, Director
Date: October 14, 1996 By /S/ David K. Griffiths, Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
<PAGE> 21
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
of American Tire Corporation
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of American Tire Corporation
(a development stage company) as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related
statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year
ended June 30, 1996 and for the period from January 30, 1995 (inception) to
June 30, 1996 and 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 American Tire Corporation as
of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the year ended June 30, 1996 and for the period from January 30,
1995 (inception) to June 30, 1996 and 1995, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the company
will continue as a going concern. As described in Note A to the financial
statements, the Company's ability to bring its product to market are dependent
on its successful obtainment of capital to fund its activities. In the event
the Company is unsuccessful in obtaining sufficient capital, there is
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
/S/ SALTZ, SHAMIS & GOLDFARB, INC.
Akron, Ohio
October 9, 1996
<PAGE> 22
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
ASSETS
1996 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 4,467 $ 92,729
Other receivables 22,767 4,419
Receivable - officers - 50,000
Inventory 131,285 -
Prepaid royalties - related party 17,725 8,550
Prepaid expenses 15,182 19,563
Deposits on inventory 87,401 201,838
--------- ---------
Total Current Assets 278,827 377,099
--------- ---------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land 59,000 59,000
Building and building improvements 229,996 228,305
Equipment 225,968 73,906
Furniture and fixtures 7,692 6,940
Construction in progress - 14,000
--------- ---------
522,656 382,151
Less: accumulated depreciation 39,299 1,305
--------- ---------
483,357 380,846
OTHER ASSETS:
Deposits 1,834 1,854
Accrued interest receivable 9,993 2,991
Deferred offering costs 147,108 71,824
--------- ---------
158,935 76,669
--------- ---------
$ 921,119 $ 834,614
========= =========
</TABLE>
(See accompanying notes to the financial statements)
<PAGE> 23
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
1996 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Line of credit $ 299,838 $ 201,838
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 98,680 24,908
Due to officer - 6,159
Notes payable - officers and
accrued interest 265,830 -
---------- ---------
Total Current Liabilities 664,348 232,905
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001,
5,000,000 shares authorized,
0 shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock $.001 par value, 25,000,000
shares authorized, 3,840,642 and
3,800,000 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively 3,841 3,800
Additional paid-in capital 1,182,650 940,439
Deficit accumulated during the
development stage (844,720) (248,630)
--------- ---------
341,771 695,609
Less: Receivable - shareholder (officers) (85,000) (93,900)
--------- ---------
256,771 601,709
--------- ---------
$ 921,119 $ 834,614
========== =========
</TABLE>
(See accompanying notes to the financial statements)
<PAGE> 24
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> January 30, 1995
For the January 30, 1995 (Inception)
Year Ended (Inception) to
June 30, to June 30, June 30,
1996 1995 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME
Interest income $ 8,161 $ 3,611 $ 11,772
------------ ------------ ------------
EXPENSES:
Consulting 43,261 135,818 179,079
Payroll and payroll taxes 222,757 29,817 252,574
Administrative 190,864 28,126 218,990
Travel and entertainment 55,554 40,774 96,328
Marketing consulting - 13,300 13,300
Interest 53,821 3,101 56,922
Depreciation 37,994 1,305 39,299
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Expenses 604,251 252,241 856,492
------------ ------------ ------------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (596,090) (248,630) (844,720)
Income taxes - - -
------------ ------------ ------------
NET LOSS $ (596,090) $ (248,630) $ (844,720)
============ ============ ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,840,642 3,800,000 3,840,642
============ ============ ============
NET LOSS PER SHARE $ (0.16) $ (0.06) $ (0.22)
============ ========== ============
</TABLE>
(See accompanying notes to the financial statements)
<PAGE> 25
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FROM THE DATE OF INCEPTION (JANUARY 30, 1995) TO JUNE 30, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> Accumulated
Deficit
Additional During Notes Total
Common Stock Paid-in Development Receivable Shareholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stage Shareholders Equity
---------- --------- --------- ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, January 30, 1995
(Inception) - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Sale of common stock for
cash of $.01 per share 2,510,000 2,510 - - - 2,510
Common stock issued for
services in February
1995 300,000 300 29,700 - - 30,000
Common stock issued for
services in April 1995 100,000 100 99,900 - - 100,000
Common stock issued for
notes receivable, of
which $50,000 was paid
in August 1995 and
$50,000 included in
current assets at June
30, 1995 170,000 170 169,830 - (120,000) 50,000
Repayment of notes
receivable by providing
services - - - - 26,100 26,100
Sale of common stock for
cash of $1.00 per share
pursuant to a private
placement, net of stock
issuance costs of $78,271 720,000 720 641,009 - - 641,729
Net loss for the period - - - (248,630) - (248,630)
---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Balance at June 30, 1995 3,800,000 3,800 940,439 (248,630) (93,900) 601,709
Repayment of notes
receivable by providing
services - - - - 8,900 8,900
Sale of common stock for
cash of $6.00 per share
pursuant to a private
placement 40,642 41 243,811 - - 243,852
Stock issuance costs - - (1,600) - - (1,600)
Net loss for the year - - - (596,090) - (596,090)
---------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Balance at June 30, 1996 3,840,642 $ 3,841 $1,182,650 $ (844,720) $ (85,000) $ 256,771
========== ========= ========== =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
(See accompanying notes to the financial statements)
<PAGE> 26
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
January 30, 1995
For the January 30, 1995 (Inception)
Year Ended (Inception) to
June 30, to June 30, June 30,
1996 1995 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (596,090) $ (248,630) $ (844,720)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used by operating activities:
Depreciation 37,994 1,305 39,299
Stock issued in lieu of cash payment for
certain services - 129,000 129,000
Services provided in lieu of cash payment
on receivables - officers 8,900 26,100 35,000
(Increase) decrease in:
Other receivables (18,348) (4,419) (22,767)
Inventory (131,285) - (131,285)
Prepaid royalties (9,175) (8,550) (17,725)
Prepaid expenses 4,381 (19,563) (15,182)
Deposits on inventory and other 114,457 (203,692) (89,235)
Accrued interest receivable (7,002) (2,991) (9,993)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 78,602 24,908 103,510
Due to officer (6,159) 6,159 -
------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (523,725) (300,373) (824,098)
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED) IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (140,505) (382,151) (522,656)
------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (140,505) (382,151) (522,656)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowing on line of credit 196,000 201,838 397,838
Repayment on line of credit (98,000) - (98,000)
Proceeds from notes payable - officers 267,000 - 267,000
Repayment of notes payable - officers (6,000) - (6,000)
Proceeds from mortgage note payable - 188,000 188,000
Repayment of mortgage note payable - (188,000) (188,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
(net of stock issuance costs of $79,871) 292,252 644,239 936,491
Deferred offering costs (75,284) (70,824) (146,108)
------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 575,968 775,253 1,351,221
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (88,262) 92,729 4,467
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 92,729 - -
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CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 4,467 $ 92,729 $ 4,467
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(See accompanying notes to the financial statements)
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AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
- ---------------------------------------------------
NATURE OF BUSINESS: American Tire Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("the
Company"), was organized on January 30, 1995, to take advantage of existing
proprietary and non-proprietary technology available for the manufacturing of
specialty tires. The Company has had limited operations since its
organization and is a "development stage" company. The Company intends to
engage in the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sales of airless
"specialty" tires and tire-wheel assemblies utilizing "liquid phase"
technology. Initially, the Company will manufacture airless bicycle tires at
the Company manufacturing facility located in Ravenna, Ohio. The Company's
year end is June 30.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying financial statements have been
prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of
assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company has a very limited operating history, has not generated operating
revenues to date and must be considered promotional and in its early
development stages.
Through an initial public offering the Company is offering at a cash price of
$6.00 per share, up to 550,000 shares (250,000 share minimum) of the Company's
common stock. The Company's continuation as a going concern is dependent upon
its ability to generate sufficient capital resources from its initial public
offering or other sources to carry out its business plan and to commence and
continue operations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION: The Company expects to recognize revenue upon the
shipment of product.
INVENTORY: Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, using the
first-in, first-out method. The inventory at June 30, 1996 consists of
finished goods purchased for resale.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are recorded at
cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
Building 40 years
Equipment 5 years
Furniture and fixtures 7 years
INCOME TAXES: Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the
financial statements and tax returns. The Company has provided a 100%
valuation allowance for the benefit associated with the Company's net
operating loss carryforward of approximately $856,000 and $246,000 at June 30,
1996 and June 30, 1995, respectively.
DEFERRED OFFERING COSTS: The initial public offering costs have been deferred
pending completion of such offering at which time such costs will be netted
against the offering proceeds received. Should the offering be unsuccessful,
these costs will be expensed.
<PAGE> 28 AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
NET LOSS PER SHARE: The net loss per share has been computed in accordance
with regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly,
stock issued at prices less than the proposed offering price within one year
of the offering have been treated as outstanding for the period presented in
the accompanying statements of operations.
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK: Financial instruments that potentially subject
the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary
cash investments. The Company places its temporary cash investments with
financial institutions and, although at times during 1996 they had balances in
excess of federal insurance limits, management does not feel the Company is
exposed to substantial credit risk.
RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS: In March 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 121 (SFAS
121), "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of." SFAS 121 becomes effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1995 and addresses the accounting for the
impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and
goodwill related to those assets to be held and used for long-lived assets and
certain identifiable intangibles to be disposed of. The Company believes this
pronouncement will not have a significant impact on the Company's financial
statements.
USE OF ESTIMATES: Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing
these financial statement in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities,
and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the
estimates that were used.
NOTE B - RECEIVABLES - OFFICERS
- -------------------------------
In April 1995, the Company entered into subscription agreements for three of
its officers to acquire an aggregate of 170,000 shares of common stock at a
purchase price of $1.00 per share, in exchange for promissory notes bearing
interest at 8% per annum, principal and interest payable in April 1998. The
officers provided accounting and consulting services valued at $26,100 which
have been charged to operations during the period ended June 30, 1995, and
offset against the amount owed under the promissory notes. At June 30, 1995,
the total amount receivable was $143,900, of which $50,000 was classified as a
current asset. This represents cash received after June 30, 1995, but prior to
issuance of the financial statements, with the remaining $93,900 reflected as
a reduction of shareholders' equity, as the receivable was not settled prior
to the issuance of the financial statements. At June 30, 1996 and 1995,
accrued interest receivable on these notes amounted to $9,993 and $2,991,
respectively. The promissory notes were amended to become due no later than
six months from the close of the Company's initial public offering.
During the year ended June 30, 1996, an officer provided $8,900 of accounting
services, which were offset against the amounts owed under the promissory
note, and another officer paid $50,000 toward his note receivable. At June
30, 1996, $85,000 was owed under these notes, which has been presented as a
reduction of shareholders' equity.
<PAGE> 29
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE C - TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT
- -------------------------------------
On June 5, 1995, the Company entered into a technology licensing agreement
with a related company owned by certain shareholders of the Company. This
agreement provides the Company the exclusive license to use, sell and license
the technology for manufacturing a wheel-tire assembly known as the "Dynamic
Steerable Spring". The agreement specifies that a royalty of either $1.00 per
unit sold directly by the Company or 8% percent of any royalty the Company
should receive from any third party licensee to be paid quarterly. At June
30, 1996 and June 30, 1995, $17,725 and $8,550, respectively, have been
advanced pursuant to and in anticipation of this agreement and is recorded in
prepaid royalties.
NOTE D - DEPOSITS ON INVENTORY
- ------------------------------
At June 30, 1995, the Company had deposited $201,838 for purchase of bicycle
tires. This amount is recorded as a deposit on the June 30, 1995 balance
sheet. As of June 30, 1996, inventory of $114,437 has been received. The
remaining tires are expected to be received upon the availability of such
tires from the manufacturer after the completion of the initial public
offering. In the event the manufacturer is unable to provide the tires, the
manufacturer will refund such deposit to the Company.
NOTE E - LINE OF CREDIT
- -----------------------
The Company has entered into a line of credit agreement with a bank. Under
the terms of the agreement, the Company may borrow up to $300,000 at the
interest rate of prime plus 1%. This line is personally guaranteed either
entirely or in part by the Chief Executive Officer and the President of the
Company and is secured by the accounts receivable, inventory and equipment of
the Company. At June 30, 1996 and 1995, $299,838 and $201,838, respectively
was outstanding under this agreement.
The weighted average interest rate during the year ended June 30, 1996 and the
period ended June 30, 1995 was 9.71% and 10%, respectively.
NOTE F - INCOME TAXES
- ---------------------
The Company's total deferred tax asset, deferred tax liability and valuation
allowance at June 30, 1996 and 1995 is:
1996 1995
-------- --------
Total deferred tax asset $308,000 $ 78,600
Total deferred tax liability (7,400) -
Valuation allowance for deferred taxes (300,600) (78,600)
-------- --------
Deferred taxes, net $ - $ -
======== ========
The deferred tax asset results from net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $856,000 and $246,000 at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
<PAGE> 30
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
which begin to expire in 2010. The deferred tax liability results from the
use of accelerated methods of depreciation for tax purposes.
NOTE G - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- -----------------------------
Shareholders' equity is comprised of the following at June 30, 1996 and 1995:
PREFERRED STOCK: The Company has authorized 5,000,000 shares of $.001 par
value preferred stock. At June 30, 1996 and 1995, no shares of preferred
stock were issued or outstanding, respectively.
COMMON STOCK: The Company was initially capitalized by issuing 2,510,000
shares of $.001 par value common stock in exchange for a stock subscription
receivable in lieu of cash. The stock subscription receivable was paid on
June 30, 1995.
In February 1995, the Company issued 300,000 shares of $.001 par value common
stock to certain individuals in lieu of cash payments for consulting services
provided to the Company by such individuals valued at $30,000. $29,000 has
been charged to operations during the period ended June 30, 1995. $1,000 has
been capitalized and is included in deferred offering costs at June 30, 1996
and 1995.
In April 1995, the Company issued 100,000 shares of $.001 par value common
stock to the spouses of two officers of the Company in lieu of cash payment
for consulting services provided to the Company by such individuals. The
Company's management has charged $100,000 to operations for the period ended
June 30, 1995 for the services provided.
In April 1995, the Company entered into subscription agreements with three of
its officers for them to acquire an aggregate of 170,000 shares of $.001 par
value common stock at a purchase price of $1.00 per share, in exchange for
promissory notes bearing interest at 8% per annum, payable in April, 1998 (See
Note B).
In May 1995, pursuant to a private placement, the Company issued 720,000
shares of $.001 par value common stock for $1.00 per share, which resulted in
proceeds of $720,000. Stock issuance costs associated with this private
placement amounted to $79,871.
In September 1995, pursuant to a private placement, the Company issued 40,642
shares of $.001 par value common stock for $6.00 per share, which resulted in
proceeds of $243,852.
NOTE H - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
- -----------------------------------
The land and building of the Company were acquired personally by an officer of
the Company for $287,305. The officer was subsequently reimbursed at his cost
upon transfer of the title of the land and building to the Company.
<PAGE> 31
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In August, 1995, the Company entered into employment agreements with two of
its officers, which will not take effect until the proceeds of the initial
public offering have been received by the Company. The agreements are for 36
months at a monthly compensation of $10,000 each upon the consummation of the
proposed public offering.
In October 1995, the Company entered into an agreement with a related company
providing for a royalty of $.25 to be paid for each tire sold by the Company
utilizing the "airless tire technology" as defined by the agreement.
From February 1996 to June 1996, certain officers loaned the Company a total
of $261,000. These notes are due on demand and bear interest at rates ranging
from 9.25% to 9.5% per annum. At June 30, 1996, accrued interest amounted to
$4,830 and is included with the notes payable - officers on the balance sheet.
The Company intends to repay a portion, if not all, of these loans from the
proceeds of the initial public offering.
In June 1996, the Company revised the promissory notes from certain officers
of the Company (see Note B) to be due no more than six months from the closing
date of the Company's initial public offering, rather than in April 1998.
NOTE I - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
- --------------------------------------
As of June 30, 1995, the Company has entered into agreements to purchase
manufacturing equipment totaling $27,780. Deposits of $14,000 had been paid
on these commitments and are included in construction in progress. Payment in
full on this agreement was made during the year ended June 30, 1996, and is
included in equipment at June 30, 1996.
In April 1995, the Company entered into a television commercial agreement to
air an advertising commercial produced for the Company for a one year period
beginning as soon as the airless bicycle tires are available for shipment.
During this period, the Company will pay $2 for each bicycle tire sold through
its retail customers. The agreement can be extended for an additional year
upon the agreement of both parties.
In July 1995, the Company entered into a Trade Mark License agreement which
grants the Company the exclusive right to use the licensor's trade mark
"Urathon" in the territory, as defined by the agreement. The Company shall
pay the licensor a royalty of $.35 per airless bicycle tire sold during the
term of the agreement, which expires on December 31, 2005.
In August 1995, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an
individual for a one year period, subject to one year renewals, which provides
for monthly payments of $3,000. The consulting agreement was terminated on
July 31, 1996.
Due to the timing of the Company's September 1995 private placement during the
pendency of the Company's registration statement, the Company's reliance on an
exemption from registration could possibly be challenged. The Company has
offered to repurchase such shares sold in the September 1995 private placement
at the price originally paid plus interest at a 12% annual interest rate from
the date of original purchase through the date of the repurchase of such
shares. At June 30, 1996, the Company estimates its obligation to such
shareholders, if all shareholders request the Company to reaquire all 40,642
<PAGE> 32
AMERICAN TIRE CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
shares, at $265,788. Payment of such obligation of the Company has been
personally guaranteed by the Chief Executive Officer and the President of the
Company. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at June 30, 1996,
is $21,936 of accrued interest related to the shares of common stock subject
to the recision offer.
NOTE J - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
- -------------------------------------------
During the year ended June 30, 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1995, cash
paid for interest amounted to $26,654 and $1,828, respectively.
In February 1995, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock in lieu of
cash payment for consulting services valued at $30,000 of which $29,000 was
charged to operations during the period ended June 30, 1995, and $1,000 was
included in deferred offering costs.
In April 1995, the Company issued 170,000 shares of stock at $1.00 per share
in exchange for notes receivable. During the period ended June 30, 1995,
services were provided valued at $26,100, which were offset against the notes
receivable. During the year ended June 30, 1996, an additional $8,900 of
services were provided, which were offset against the notes receivable.
Additionally, in April 1995, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock
in lieu of cash payment for consulting services valued at $100,000 provided by
the spouses of two officers of the Company.
NOTE K - EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(UNAUDITED)
- -----------
On October 10, 1996, the Company closed its initial public offering. The
Company received gross offering proceeds of $2,064,498 in exchange for the
issuance of 344,083 shares of common stock. In connection with the offering,
shareholders owning 34,977 shares elected to accept the Company's recision
offer and received an aggregate of $193,704. This amount includes all accrued
interest due them in connection with the recision offer.
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Issuer's
financial statements for the year ended June 30, 1996 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements contained in the Issuer's
Form 10KSB for the year ended June 30, 1996.
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