Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-68826
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
(To the Prospectus dated September 7, 2001)
SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
This Prospectus Supplement No. 2 relates to the resale of shares of our
common stock by the selling shareholders. You should read this prospectus
supplement together with the prospectus dated September 7, 2001, and Prospectus
Supplement No. 1, dated October 29, 2001. This prospectus supplement is
incorporated by reference into the prospectus and all terms used in this
prospectus supplement have the same meaning assigned to them in the prospectus.
We attach to this prospectus supplement, and incorporate by reference into
it, our Form 10-QSB Quarterly Report for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2001.
INVESTING IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES RISKS. YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE OUR
COMMON STOCK UNLESS YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE YOUR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. SEE "RISK
FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 6 OF THE PROSPECTUS FOR CERTAIN INFORMATION THAT
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY PROSPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS OR PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT IS PART OF THE PROSPECTUS AND MUST ACCOMPANY THE
PROSPECTUS TO SATISFY PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT
OF 1933, AS AMENDED.
The date of this prospectus supplement is November 15, 2001.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-28720
SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 73-1479833
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
4 Brussels Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 791-6710
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value
(Title of each class)
Check whether the issuer: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding
twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [_]
As of November 6, 2001, the issuer had outstanding 75,074,117 shares of its
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format
Yes[_] No [X]
Sales Online Direct, Inc.
Form 10-QSB
For the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Balance Sheet -
September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2001 (unaudited)........................... 3
Statements of Operations--
Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2001 and
2000 (unaudited)............................................................... 4
Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine-months ended September 30, 2001 and
2000 (unaudited)............................................................... 5
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity -
Nine-months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
(unaudited).................................................................... 6
Notes to Financial Statements
Nine-months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000.................................. 7-14
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations..................... 15
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.............................................................. 20
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds...................................... 21
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................................ 21
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............................ 21
Item 5. Other Information ............................................................. 21
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................................... 22
Signature................................................................................ 23
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
ASSETS 2001 2000
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 45,911 $ 102,534
Accounts receivable 27,143 --
Marketable securities 40 17,196
Inventory 297,782 385,973
Prepaid expenses 12,661 125,975
Other current assets 60,820 18,089
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Total current assets 444,357 649,767
Property and equipment, net 1,248,950 1,490,247
Goodwill 9,571 26,797
Other intangible assets 3,509,771 4,162,211
Debt financing costs, net 63,750 165,000
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Total assets $ 5,276,399 $ 6,494,022
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Loan payable $ 569,940 $ --
Accounts payable 384,478 137,277
Accrued expenses 1,081,402 1,003,564
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Total current liabilities 2,035,820 1,140,841
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Convertible debt 2,898,446 2,737,196
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Temporary equity ($.001 par value, 200,000 shares) -- 237,500
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 71,467,366
and 54,763,281 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001
and December 31, 2000, respectively 71,467 54,763
Additional paid-in capital 11,203,154 10,448,176
Accumulated deficit (10,650,664) (7,700,307)
Unearned compensation (281,824) (424,147)
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Total stockholders' equity 342,133 2,378,485
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,276,399 $ 6,494,022
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See accompanying notes to Financial Statements.
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SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
Three months Nine months Three months Nine months
ended ended ended ended
September September September September
30, 2001 30, 2001 30, 2000 30, 2000
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Restated Restated
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Revenues $ 231,843 $ 808,475 $ 461,554 $ 1,007,692
Cost of revenues 138,139 367,324 429,511 790,449
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Gross profit 93,704 441,151 32,043 217,243
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Operating expenses:
Selling general and administrative expenses 545,432 2,254,913 540,030 1,762,791
Web site development costs 312,760 689,152 264,754 612,716
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Total operating expenses 858,192 2,944,065 804,784 2,375,507
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Loss from operations (764,488) (2,502,914) (772,741) (2,158,264)
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (156,882) (450,730) (147,500) (1,309,956)
Other income (expense) 990 3,287 25,905 54,231
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Total other expense (155,892) (447,443) (121,595) (1,255,725)
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Loss before income taxes (920,380) (2,950,357) (894,336) (3,413,989)
Provision for income taxes -- -- -- --
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Net loss $ (920,380) $(2,950,357) $ (894,336) $(3,413,989)
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Loss per share (basic) $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ (0.02) $ (0.07)
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Weighted average shares 65,036,806 59,086,018 47,056,140 46,983,093
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See accompanying notes to Financial Statements.
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SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Unaudited)
2001 2000
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Restated
Operating activities:
Net loss $(2,950,357) $(3,413,989)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 1,110,383 239,084
Amortization of unearned compensation 142,323 139,507
Amortization of debt discount 161,250 113,446
Beneficial conversion feature -- 1,000,000
Stock issued in payment of interest 177,698 --
Stock issued in payment of legal and consulting fees 100,900 --
Stock options issued for compensation 500,184 --
Loss on marketable securities (3,118) (14,812)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (27,143) 48,682
Inventory 88,191 (100,083)
Accounts payable 247,201 (266,588)
Accrued expenses 77,838 276,298
Other, net 70,583 (59,225)
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Net cash used in operating activities (304,067) (2,037,680)
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Investing activities:
Purchase of securities (2,644) (407,975)
Proceeds from sale of securities 22,918 391,746
Property and equipment additions (98,170) (152,903)
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Net cash used in investing activities (77,896) (169,132)
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Financing activities:
Proceeds from assignment of stock call options -- 87,188
Net proceeds from convertible debt -- 2,300,000
Proceeds from loan payable 569,940 --
Payment of stock registration costs (244,600)
Proceeds from sale of warrants -- 430,000
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Net cash provided by financing activities 325,340 2,817,188
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents (56,623) 610,376
Cash and equivalents, beginning 102,534 221,213
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Cash and equivalents, ending $ 45,911 $ 831,589
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes $ -- $ 5,185
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Interest $ -- $ --
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of Internet Collectible Awards for
temporary equity recorded as other intangible asset $ -- $ 237,500
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Reclassification of Temporary equity to Stockholders' equity $ 237,500 $ --
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See accompanying notes to Financial Statements.
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SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(Unaudited)
Common stock Additional
----------------------- Paid-in Accumulated Unearned
Shares Amount Capital deficit Compensation Total
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Balance, December 31, 2000 54,763,281 $ 54,763 $10,448,176 $ (7,700,307) $(424,147) $ 2,378,485
Amortization of stock-based
compensation -- -- -- -- 142,323 142,323
Rregistration costs (244,600) (244,600)
Recalssification of Temporary equity 200,000 200 237,300 237,500
Common stock issued in payment of
interest on convertible debt 3,193,126 3,193 174,505 -- -- 177,698
Issuance of stock options to
employees for services 11,576,301 11,576 488,608 -- -- 500,184
Common stock issued in payment of
legal and consulting services 1,734,658 1,735 99,165 -- -- 100,900
Net loss -- -- -- (2,950,357) -- (2,950,357)
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Balance, September 30, 2001 71,467,366 $ 71,467 $11,203,154 $(10,650,664) $(281,824) $ 342,133
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See accompanying notes to Financial Statements.
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SALES ONLINE DIRECT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2000
Note 1 - Organization
The Company operates and maintains an internet portal dedicated to collectibles
in a variety of categories. The Company conducts online person-to-person
auctions of its own inventory of collectibles and items posted under consignment
arrangements by third party sellers.
On March 7, 2000, the Company acquired Internet Collectible Awards ("ICA")
(www.collectiblenet.com), an internet business that polls consumers and reports
on the best internet collectibles web sites in a variety of categories. As
consideration for the acquisition, the Company recorded accounts payable of
$50,000 and issued 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock valued at
$237,500 (based upon the Company's stock price on the date of acquisition). The
acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The
excess of the purchase price, $287,500, over the fair value of the assets
acquired, a web site, has been allocated to other intangible assets. As
indicated in note 9, the Company was involved in litigation. Subsequent to this
acquisition management obtained information that caused it to believe that,
unbeknownst to the Company, the beneficial owner of ICA was an officer and
significant shareholder of the Company at the time of the acquisition. As a
result of the pending litigation, the common stock issued in connection with
this transaction was recorded as temporary equity on the balance sheet. As a
result of the litigation settlement discussed in note 9, this temporary equity
has been reclassified to shareholders' equity at September 30, 2001.
On November 8, 2000, the Company acquired certain assets of ChannelSpace
Entertainment, Inc. (CSEI), a Virginia corporation and Discribe, Ltd (Discribe),
a Canadian corporation wholly owned by CSEI. CSEI and Discribe are converged
internet content providers and producers of affinity portals, including the
CollectingChannel.com and the Celtic Channel.com web sites. The consideration
paid by the Company for the acquired assets was 7,530,000 unregistered shares of
the Company's common stock valued at $4,648,996, and $300,000 worth of the
Company's common stock to be registered (711,136 shares based upon the average
closing bid price of the stock on the five trading days prior to filing the
registration statement, February 6, 2001). Included in accrued expenses at
September 30, 2001 is $300,000 related to this transaction. The assets acquired
- consisting principally of software licenses, a video library, a library of
articles, a user list, Domain names, furniture, fixtures and equipment - had a
fair value of approximately $4,974,000. The fair value of the assets acquired,
and the consideration paid, have been determined by independent appraisal. The
excess of the fair value of the assets acquired over the purchase price,
approximately $25,000, has been allocated pro-rata to the intangible assets
acquired.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
General
The financial statements included in this report have been prepared by the
Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission for interim reporting and include all adjustments
(consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair presentation. These financial statements have
not been audited.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations for
interim reporting. The Company believes the disclosures contained herein are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, these
financial statements
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should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2000
which is included in the Company's Form 10-KSB.
Inventory
Inventory consists of collectible merchandise for sale and is stated at the
lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
On a periodic basis management reviews inventories on hand to ascertain if any
is slow moving or obsolete. In connection with this review, at September 30,
2001 and December 31, 2000 the Company has provided a $200,000 reserve.
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue on sales of its purchased inventory, from fees and
commissions on sales of merchandise under consignment type arrangements, from
web hosting services, and from adverting and promotional services.
For sales of merchandise owned and warehoused by the Company, the Company is
responsible for conducting the auction, billing the customer, shipping the
merchandise to the customer, processing customer returns and collecting accounts
receivable. The Company recognizes revenue upon verification of the credit card
transaction and shipment of the merchandise, discharging all obligations of the
Company with respect to the transaction.
For sales of merchandise under consignment-type arrangements, the Company takes
physical possession of the merchandise, but is not obligated to, and does not,
take title or ownership of merchandise. When an auction is completed, consigned
merchandise that has been sold is shipped upon receipt of payment. The Company
recognizes the net commission and service revenues relating to the consigned
merchandise upon receipt of the gross sales proceeds and shipment of the
merchandise. The Company then releases the net sales proceeds to the Consignor,
discharging all obligations of the Company with respect to the transaction.
The Company charges a fixed monthly amount for web hosting services. This
revenue is recognized on a monthly basis as the services are provided.
Advertising revenues are recognized at the time the advertisement is initially
displayed on the company's web site. Sponsorship revenues are recognized at the
time that the related event is conducted.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs, totaling approximately $52,600 in 2001 and $183,900 in 2000,
are charged to expense when incurred.
Income taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences
between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using
enacted income tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually
paid or recovered. A deferred tax asset is also recorded for net operating loss,
capital loss, and tax credit carry forwards to the extent their realization is
more likely than not. The deferred tax expense for the period represents the
change in the deferred tax asset or liability from the beginning to the end of
the period.
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Use of Estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported of assets and liabilities as of the date of the
balance sheet and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the accounting
period. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant
change in the near term relate to inventory, intangible assets and deferred tax
asset valuations. Although these estimates are based upon management's knowledge
of current events and actions, they may ultimately differ form actual results.
Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders
divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that could
have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as
well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.
Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to convertible
debt and outstanding stock options and warrants. The number of common shares
that would be issued upon conversion of the convertible debt would have been
410,958,904 shares as of September 30, 2001. The number of common shares that
would be included in the calculation of outstanding options and warrants is
determined using the treasury stock method. The assumed conversion of
outstanding dilutive stock options and warrants would increase the shares
outstanding but would not require an adjustment of income as a result of the
conversion. Stock options and warrants applicable to 937,000 shares and 957,000
shares at September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, have been excluded from the
computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.
Diluted earnings per share have not been presented as a result of the Company's
net loss for each period.
Asset Impairment
In accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived assets to be Disposed Of", long lived assets to be
held and used by the Company are reviewed to determine whether any events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not
be recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company bases its
evaluation on such impairment indicators as the nature of the assets, the future
economic benefits of the assets, any historical or future profitability
measurements, as well as other external market conditions or factors that may be
present. If such impairment indicators are present or other factors exist that
indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, the
Company determines whether an impairment has occurred through the use of an
undiscounted cash flow analysis of assets at the lowest level for which
identifiable cash flows exist. If impairment has occurred, the Company
recognizes a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the
estimated value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is measured using an
estimate of discounted cash flow analysis.
Web Site Development Costs
The Company adopted the provisions of EITF 00-2, "Accounting for Web Site
Development Costs" ("EITF 00-2"), which requires that costs incurred in
planning, maintaining, and operating stages that do not add functionality to the
site be charged to operations as incurred. External costs incurred in the site
application and infrastructure development stage and graphic development are
capitalized. The Company has implemented the provisions of EITF 00-2
retroactively to January 1, 2000 and, accordingly, has restated operations for
the nine and three months ended September 30, 2000 to give affect to this
change.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 the Company capitalized
approximately $97,000 and $78,000 of Web site development costs. Such
capitalized costs are included in "Property and equipment".
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141 "Business Combinations" and SFAS
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 141 requires that all
business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting and addresses the initial recognition and
measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in a business
combination. SFAS No. 142 addresses the initial recognition and measurement of
intangible assets acquired outside of a business combination and the accounting
for goodwill and other intangible assets subsequent to acquisition. SFAS No. 142
provides that intangible assets with finite lives be amortized and that goodwill
and intangible assets with indefinite lives not be amortized, but rather be
tested at least annually for impairment. Upon adoption of SFAS Nos. 141 and 142
the Company will stop amortization of goodwill that resulted from business
combinations completed prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 141. The Company
currently has goodwill and other intangible assets on its balance sheet.
In October 2001 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 144
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". This
pronouncement supersedes SFAS No. 121.
The Company is required to adopt SFAS Nos. 141, 142, and 143 on January 1, 2002.
Management is in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting the above
standards.
In October 2001 the Financial Accounting Standards Board also issued SFAS No.
143 "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". The Company does not hold any
assets affected by this statement and it is not expected to have a material
impact on the Company's financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2000 financial statements have been reclassified to
conform with the 2001 presentation. The effect of these reclassifications was to
reduce the loss from operations by $69,985 and $20,386 for the nine and three
months ended September 30, 2000, respectively, which had no effect on earnings
per share.
Note 3 - Loan payable
As of September 30, 2001 Augustine Fund L.P. had advanced the Company $569,940
as a loan. The Company has negotiated final terms in connection with this loan
(note 10). In the absence of final terms, as of September 30, 2001 the Company
has recorded interest at 8% per annum on balances outstanding from time to time.
Note 4 - Accrued expenses
Accrued expenses are comprised of the following:
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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General operating expenses $ 168,718 $ 92,171
Professional fees 412,479 421,721
Common shares to be issued
in connection with CSEI
transaction (Note 1) 300,000 300,000
Lease termination costs 100,000 100,000
Interest 100,204 89,672
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Total $1,081,401 $1,003,564
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Note 5 - Common Stock
Call Option Agreement
In connection with the transaction with Securities Resolution Advisors, Inc.
("SRAD") on February 25,1999, SRAD entered into a Call Option Agreement ("Option
Agreement") with Universal Funding, Inc. ("Universal"), a shareholder of SRAD
and a beneficial owner of 3,000,000 shares of SRAD's common stock. Under the
Option Agreement, Universal agreed to grant options to SRAD to acquire 2,000,000
shares of SRAD's common stock owned by Universal. The options consist of
1,000,000 shares at $.50 per share exercisable through February 25, 2000 and
1,000,000 shares at $.75 per share exercisable through February 25, 2001. The
exercise price was reduced to $.375 per share though April 30, 1999. All
unexercised options expired on February 25, 2001.
Stock Options
In July 1999, the Company granted an option to an employee to purchase 471,000
shares of common stock at $.01 per share under the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the
"1999 Plan"). The option is exercisable over a four-year period. The Company
recorded unearned compensation of $757,848, based upon the difference between
the fair market value of the common stock at the grant date and the exercise
price. The unearned compensation is being amortized over the vesting period of
the option. Amortization expense related to unearned compensation amounted to
$142,323 and 139,507 for nine-month periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
On February 1, 2001 the Company adopted the 2001 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan
(the "2001 Plan") and has filed Registration Statements on Form S-8 to register
20,000,000 shares of its common stock. Under the 2001 Plan employees may elect
to receive their gross compensation in the form of options to acquire the number
of shares of the Company's common stock equal to their gross compensation
divided by the fair value of the stock on the date of grant at $.001 per share.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 the Company granted options for
11,575,702 shares at various dates aggregating $500,184 under this plan. All
options granted during the period were exercised.
Note 6 - Income Taxes
There were no provisions for income taxes for the nine months ended September
30, 2001 and 2000 due to the Company's net operating loss and its valuation
reserve against deferred income taxes
The difference between the provision for income taxes from the amounts computed
by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 34% and the Company's
effective tax rate is due to primarily the net operating loss incurred by the
Company and the valuation reserve against the Company's deferred tax asset.
At September 30, 2001, the Company has federal and state net operating loss
carry forwards of approximately $6,655,000 available to offset future taxable
income that will expire in 2021.
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Note 7 - Convertible Debt Financing
On March 23, 2000 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the
"Agreement"), whereby the Company sold an 8% convertible note in the amount of
$3,000,000, due March 31, 2002 to Augustine Fund, L.P. (the "Buyer").
The note is convertible into common stock at a conversion price equal to the
lesser of: (1) one hundred ten percent (110%) of the lowest of the closing bid
price for the common stock for the five (5) trading days prior to March 23,
2000, or (2) seventy-five percent (75%) of the average of the closing bid price
for the common stock for the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the
conversion date.
Had the Buyer converted the note on March 23, 2000, the Buyer would have
received $4,000,000 in aggregate value of the Company's common stock upon the
conversion of the $3,000,000 convertible note. Since the debt was convertible at
the date of issuance, the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature
of $1,000,000 was charged to interest expense with an offsetting increase in
additional paid in capital during 2000.
In connection with the Agreement, the Company also issued warrants to the Buyer
and Delano Group Securities to purchase 300,000 and 100,000 shares of common
stock, respectively. The purchase price per share of common stock is $2.70, one
hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the lowest of the closing bid prices for
the common stock during the five (5) trading days prior to the closing date. The
warrants expire on March 31, 2005.
In addition the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement
("Registration Agreement"), whereby the Company agreed to file a Registration
Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on or before
October 25, 2000, covering the common stock to be issued upon the conversion of
the convertible note and the stock purchase warrants. The Registration Agreement
was modified in May 2001, effective as of January 1, 2001, and in July and
August 2001, and contains a provision that decreased the conversion percentage
to 73% because the Registration Statement was not declared effective by the SEC
by December 15, 2000. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the
SEC on September 7, 2001. As consideration for the January 1, 2001
modifications, the Company agreed to grant a security interest in all of its
assets as security for the Company's obligations under the Agreement.
All fees and expenses related to the registration of the common stock will be
paid by the Company.
Note 8 - Issuance of Common Stock
During 2001 the Company issued 3,193,126 shares of common stock in connection
with the payment of $178,698 of interest on its convertible debt.
During 2001 the Company issued 1,734,658 shares of common stock in connection
with the payment of $100,900 of legal and consulting fees.
Note 9 - Litigation
The Company was involved in a dispute with Marc Stengel ("Stengel") and Hannah
Kramer ("Kramer"), each of whom is a substantial shareholder of the Company, and
with Whirl Wind Collaborative Design, Inc. ("Whirl Wind") and Silesky Marketing,
Inc. ("Silesky"), two entities affiliated with Stengel. Stengel and Kramer are
former directors of the Company. Stengel is also a former officer and employee.
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The Company sought rescission of the transactions pursuant to which Stengel and
Kramer obtained their substantial stock interests in the Company, and sought
damages against them for misrepresentations and omissions under the common law
of fraud, the Maryland Securities Act and certain contractual warranties and
representations (Maryland action). The Company also sought damages and remedies
against Stengel for breach of his contractual duties as an employee of the
Company and for misrepresentations he made to the Company while acting as an
employee; these claims relate to businesses operated by Stengel in competition
with the Company and using the Company's resources. The Company also sought to
recover damages from Stengel and the two corporate defendants for conversion of
certain of Company assets, resources and employee services, and for unjust
enrichment. All defendants filed answers to the company's complaint. Stengel
filed a counterclaim seeking damages against the Company for alleged
interference with his ability to sell shares of the company's common stock.
Whirl Wind filed a counterclaim against the Company for conversion of a small
quantity of computer equipment alleged to be owned by Whirl Wind.
Stengel commenced an action in the Delaware Chancery Court pursuant to Section
225 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "Delaware 225 Action") that
sought a determination from the Court that he was improperly removed as an
officer and director of the Company, should be reinstated as such, and that
Gregory Rotman and Richard Rotman be ordered to dismiss the Maryland action. The
Company moved for summary judgment and asked that the Delaware 225 Action be
dismissed. The Court issued a decision in which it granted the Company's motion
for summary judgment and dismissed the Delaware 225 Action. Stengel appealed the
Court of Chancery's decision to the Delaware Supreme Court where his appeal was
denied.
In October 2000, Stengel submitted to the Company a demand for advancement of
certain expenses (including attorneys' fees) he allegedly incurred in connection
with the Delaware 225 and the Maryland actions. The Company notified Stengel
that the Board of Directors had denied his advancement request.
Later in October 2000, Stengel filed a second action in the Delaware Court of
Chancery that sought a determination that he was entitled, pursuant to the
Company's Bylaws, to be advanced his expenses, including attorneys' fees,
incurred by him in connection with the Delaware 225 and Maryland actions (the
"Delaware 145 Action"). The Company and Stengel each moved for summary judgment
in the Delaware 145 Action. The Court of Chancery granted the Company's motion
for summary judgment and denied Stengel's motion. Stengel appealed this decision
to the Delaware Supreme Court where his appeal was denied.
In November 2000, the Company filed with the Maryland Court a Motion for a
Preliminary Injunction that requested the Court to enjoin Stengel and Kramer
from selling, attempting to sell, or otherwise disposing of their shares of the
company's stock pending resolution of the merits of the Company's claim for
rescission. Stengel filed an Opposition to the Company's Motion and filed a
Motion that requested the Court to (i) order the Company to instruct its
transfer agent to allow the sale of his restricted stock in compliance with Rule
144 and (ii) enjoin the Company from interfering with the sale of stock by
Stengel in accordance with Rule 144. In March 2001, the Court (1) denied the
Company's motion against Stengel and Kramer, (2) granted in part Stengel's
motion enjoining the Company from interfering with any sale of stock by Stengel
that complied with SEC Rule 144, (3) found that Stengel and Kramer were acting
in concert in the disposition of their shares, and (4) denied Stengel and
Kramer's motions to dismiss the Company's lawsuit against them.
In October 2001 the Company and the defendants entered into a Settlement
Agreement (Agreement). Under the Agreement, the parties dismissed, with
prejudice, both the Maryland and Delaware Actions in exchange for mutual
releases in connection with all acts or omissions prior to October 23, 2001.
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Note 10 - Subsequent Events
On November 7, 2001 the Company entered into a merger agreement with Rotman
Collectibles, Inc. (RCI), a seller of movie posters. In connection with this
agreement the Company will issue 100 common shares in exchange for the
outstanding common shares of RCI. In addition, the Company will issue a
convertible note in the amount of $1,000,000 in exchange of a convertible note
previously issued by RCI. The sole stockholder, director, and officer of RCI is
Leslie Rotman, who is the mother of Gregory and Richard Rotman, both of whom are
executive officers and directors of the Company.
On November 7, 2001 the Company converted its outstanding loan payable to
Augustine Fund, LP (note 3) into a $1,000,000 convertible note of which $569,940
had been received as of September 30, 2001. The terms are nearly identical to
those of the convertible debt discussed in note 7.
In connection with the above convertible notes, the Company will charge to
future earnings approximately $620,000 of interest related to the beneficial
conversion features.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB contains certain forward-looking
statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding the Company and
its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words
such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks,"
"estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to
identify forward-looking statements in this Report. Additionally, statements
concerning future matters such as the development of new services, technology
enhancements, purchase of equipment, credit arrangements, possible changes in
legislation and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are
forward-looking statements.
Although forward-looking statements in this Report reflect the good faith
judgment of the Company's management, such statements can only be based on facts
and factors currently known by the Company. Consequently, forward-looking
statements are inherently subject to risks, contingencies and uncertainties, and
actual results and outcomes may differ materially from results and outcomes
discussed in this Report. Although the Company believes that its plans,
intentions and expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that its plans, intentions or
expectations will be achieved. For a more complete discussion of these risk
factors, see Exhibit 99.1, "Risk Factors", in the Company's Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.
Overview
The Company's primary business, based on its revenues, is the purchase and
sale of collectibles and memorabilia. The Company operates an online auction
site that provides a full range of services to sellers and buyers, and maintain
multiple collectibles portals, offering integrated information and services to
the collectibles community. The collectibles industry includes every person that
collects items having either economic or sentimental value, such as antiques,
sports and entertainment memorabilia, stamps, coins, figurines, dolls, collector
plates, plush and die cast toys, cottage/village reproductions and other
decorative or limited edition items that are intended for collecting and other
memorabilia. A portal is an Internet website that enables visitors to search
for, and visit, other related sites, access related services, and obtain
relevant data. Over the past two years, the Company has been working on the
development and technology of building portals. The Company's main focus was
portal development in our own industry of collectibles; to that end, the Company
acquired assets from ChannelSpace Entertainment, Inc. ("CSEI") that include
www.CollectingChannel.com. Although the Company originally planned to converge
its multiple sites into one integrated site in 2001, the Company expects that
the Company will complete the integration in 2002. The Company also plans to
build other portals, some that that will charge fees to access their services,
and others to leverage company-owned technology and websites.
Results of Operations for Three Months Ended September 30, 2001
The following discussion compares the Company's results of operations for
the three months ended September 30, 2001, with those for the three months ended
September 30, 2000. The Company's financial statements and notes thereto
included elsewhere in this report contain detailed information that should be
referred to in conjunction with the following discussion.
Revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2001, revenue was
$231,800, 75.8% of which is attributable to sales of the Company's own product
and fees from buyers and sellers through the Rotman Auction operations. Gross
sales of the Company's own product were approximately $175,600. Consignment
sales for the period were diminimus. Web hosting, advertising, and sponsorship
revenues were approximately $56,000.
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The Company's 2001 third quarter revenues represent a decrease of $230,000
from the three-month period ended September 30, 2000, in which revenues were
approximately $461,500. For the three month period ended September 30, 2000,
sales of the Company's own product were approximately $441,500 and sales of
items on consignment were approximately $133,400, of which the Company received
approximately $20,000 as fees. For the 2000 quarter, sales of the Company's own
product 76.8%, and sales of consignment merchandise represented 23.2% of gross
sales, but, because the Company only receives a fee for sales on consignment
sales, sales of the Company's own product represented 95.7%, and sales on
consignment represented 4.3% of the Company's revenue. There were no web
hosting, advertising, or sponsorship revenues during the quarter ended September
30, 2000.
The reason for the $230,000 decrease in revenues was a combination of lower
sales of Company-owned product of approximately $266,000 from the same period in
2000 and lower consignment fees, which decreased revenues by $20,000, offset by
an increase of $56,000 in web hosting, advertising, and sponsorship revenues.
Gross profit from Company-owned product sales for the three months ended
September 30, 2001 was $38,700, representing an increase of $26,700 from the
comparable quarter in 2000, in which gross profit from Company-owned product
sales was $12,000. Gross margin percentages on Company-owned product were
substantially higher primarily because of more selective purchasing.
Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the three months ended
September 30, 2001 were approximately $858,200, compared to $804,800 for the
corresponding period in 2000. Sales, general and administrative ("SG&A")
expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2001 were approximately
$545,400, compared to $540,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000.
Administrative and non-technical payroll related costs increased by
approximately $117,400 over the quarter ended September 30, 2000. Depreciation
and amortization increased by approximately $235,700 due to intangible and
tangible assets acquired principally in the transaction with CSEI. Professional
fees decreased by $172,900, primarily attributable to a decrease in costs
associated with the Company's ongoing litigation. Marketing and advertising
costs decreased by approximately $45,200 from the three months ended September
30, 2000. Marketing expenses were primarily attributable to print and online
marketing and advertising programs designed to create brand awareness for the
Company's online sites. The Company continued to decrease its marketing expenses
in an effort to conserve cash.
Costs associated with planning, maintaining and operating the Company's
websites for the three months ended September 30, 2001 increased approximately
$48,000 from the corresponding period in 2000. This increase is due primarily to
increases in consulting fees of $30,000 and depreciation of $41,500, offset by
decreases in payroll and related costs of approximately $2,200, professional
fees of approximately $10,700, and computer expenses of $23,000.
Interest Expense. For the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company
incurred interest charges of approximately $156,900 associated with the issuance
of a $3,000,000 convertible note and warrants, and the loan payable to Augustine
Fund L.P., compared to interest charges of $147,500 for the corresponding period
in 2000.
Net Loss. The Company realized a net loss for the three months ended
September 30, 2001 of approximately $920,400, or ($.01) per share, as compared
to a loss of $894,300, or ($.02) per share, for the three months September 30,
2000.
Inflation. The Company believes that inflation has not had a material
effect on its results of operations.
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Results of Operations for Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
The following discussion compares the Company's results of operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 2001, with those for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000. The Company's financial statements and notes thereto
included elsewhere in this report contain detailed information that should be
referred to in conjunction with the following discussion.
Revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, revenue was
$808,500, 86.7% of which is attributable to sales of the Company's own product
and fees from buyers and sellers through the Rotman Auction operations. Gross
sales of the Company's own product were approximately $685,700; gross sales on
items on consignment were approximately $97,000, of which the Company received
approximately $14,500 as fees for listing the merchandise. Sales of the
Company's own product represented 77.0%, and sales of consignment merchandise
represented 10.9%, of gross sales, but, because the Company only receive a fee
for sales on consignment sales, sales of the Company's own product represented
84.8%, and sales on consignment represented 1.8%, of the Company's revenue. Web
hosting, advertising, and sponsorship revenues were approximately $108,300.
The Company's revenues for the nine months ending September 30, 2001
represent a decrease of $199,200 from the nine-month period ended September 30,
2000, in which revenue was approximately $1,007,700. For the nine month period
ended September 30, 2000, sales of the Company's own product were approximately
$948,100, and sales of items on consignment were approximately $397,200, of
which the Company received approximately $59,600 as fees. For that period, sales
of the Company's own product represented 70.5%, and sales of consignment
merchandise represented 29.5%, of gross sales, but, because the Company only
receives a fee for sales on consignment sales, sales of our own product
represented 94.1% and sales on consignment represented 5.9% of the Company's
revenue. There were no web hosting, advertising, or sponsorship revenues during
the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
The reason for the decrease in revenues was a combination of lower sales of
Company-owned product of approximately $262,400 from the same period in 2000 and
lower consignment fees, which decreased revenues by approximately $45,000,
offset by an increase of approximately $107,000 in web hosting, advertising, and
sponsorship revenues. Gross profit from Company-owned product sales for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001 was $319,700, representing an increase of
$162,000 from the comparable period in 2000, in which gross profit from
Company-owned product sales was $157,700. Gross margin percentages on
Company-owned product were substantially higher primarily because of higher
quality product and more selective purchasing.
Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 were approximately $2,944,100, compared to $2,375,500 for the
corresponding period in 2000. SG&A expenses for the nine months ended September
30, 2001 were approximately $2,254,900 compared to $1,762,800 for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease in SG&A costs includes a decrease
in advertising by approximately $131,300. Marketing expenses were primarily
attributable to print and online marketing and advertising programs designed to
create brand awareness for the Company's online sites. The Company decreased its
marketing expenses in an effort to conserve cash. The decrease is also
attributable to a decrease in professional fees of $109,100, as compared to the
nine-months ended September 30, 2000, due to lower litigation expenses. The
Company also saw a decrease in rent of $42,100 due to the closing of the
Company's Maryland office, as well, and a decrease in other costs of $189,500,
over the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000. The decrease was offset by
an increase of payroll and related costs of $192,600 over the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2000. Depreciation and amortization increased by
approximately $771,400 due to intangible and tangible assets acquired
principally in the transaction with CSEI.
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Costs associated with planning, maintaining and operating the Company's
websites for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 increased approximately
$76,400 from the corresponding period in 2000. This increase is due primarily to
increase in payroll and related costs of approximately $175,300 and depreciation
of $69,900, offset by a decrease in computer expenses of approximately $102,000,
and a decrease in professional fees of $45,700, and a decrease of consulting
fees of $8,300.
Interest Expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, the Company
incurred interest charges of approximately $450,700 associated with the issuance
of a $3,000,000 convertible note and warrants, and the loan payable to Augustine
Fund, L.P., compared to interest charges of $1,310,000 for the corresponding
period in 2000.
Net Loss. The Company realized a net loss for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 of approximately $2,950,400, or ($.05) per share, as compared
to a loss of $3,414,000 or ($.07) per share, for the nine months ended September
30, 2000.
Inflation. The Company believes that inflation has not had a material
effect on its results of operations.
Working Capital and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents were $45,900 at September 30, 2001, compared to
$831,600 at September 30, 2000. The strong cash position on September 30, 2000
was attributable to the fact that the Company had obtained the proceeds of the
convertible note discussed below.
On March 23, 2000 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
(the "Agreement"), whereby the Company sold an 8% convertible note in the amount
of $3,000,000, due March 31, 2002 to Augustine Fund, L.P. The note is
convertible into common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of: (1)
110% of the lowest of the closing bid price for the common stock for the five
trading days prior to March 23, 2000, or (2) 75% of the average of the closing
bid price for the common stock for the five trading days immediately preceding
the conversion date. Had Augustine Fund, L.P. converted the note on March 23,
2000, Augustine Fund, L.P. would have received $4,000,000 in aggregate value of
the Company's common stock upon conversion. Because the debt was convertible at
the date of issuance, the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature
of $1,000,000 has been charged to interest expense with an offsetting increase
in additional paid in capital during the thee months ended March 31, 2000.
In connection with the Agreement, the Company also issued warrants to
Augustine Fund, L.P. and Delano Group Securities to purchase 300,000 and 100,000
shares of common stock, respectively. The purchase price per share of common
stock is $2.70, 120% of the lowest of the closing bid prices for the common
stock during the five trading days prior to the closing date. The warrants
expire on March 31, 2005.
In addition, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement
("Registration Agreement"), whereby the Company agreed to file a Registration
Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on or before October
25, 2000, covering the common stock to be issued upon the conversion of the
convertible note and the stock purchase warrants. Because the Registration
Statement was not declared effective by the SEC by December 15, 2000, the
applicable conversion percentage decreased to 50% of the average market value of
the stock. The Registration Agreement was modified, in May 2001, effective as of
January 1, 2001, and again on July 15, 2001 and August 30, 2001, and contains a
provision that fixed the conversion percentage at 73%. The Registration
Statement became effective with the SEC on September 7, 2001. Finally, as
consideration for the January 1, 2001
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modifications, the Company agreed to grant a security interest in all of its
assets as security for the Company's obligations under the Agreement.
The Company's independent auditors have issued a going concern opinion on
the Company's financial statements. Although the Company has begun to receive
revenue from web hosting and advertising sales and has reduced costs by (i)
eliminating personnel and expenses related to the auctions, (ii) closing the
Maryland office, and (iii) eliminating the salary that was paid to Marc Stengel,
management believes that presently the Company does not have sufficient cash to
fund operations for the next 12 months. Based on the Company's current cash
position, the Company currently needs an infusion of $1,200,000 of additional
capital to fund its anticipated marketing costs and operating expenses over the
next 12 months.
On November 7, 2001, the Company issued another 8% convertible note to the
holder of its prior convertible note in return for $1,000,000 in financing, of
which $569,000 had been advanced as of September 30, 2001. The convertible note
was issued on substantially the same terms as the original convertible note to
Augustine Fund, L.P. The new funding will be used to fund the Company's
operations for the next four months. Also on November 7, 2001, the Company
issued a 6% convertible note in the amount of $1,000,000 to Leslie Rotman (the
"Rotman Note"), as the sole stockholder of Rotman Collectibles, Inc., a
Massachusetts corporation, upon the merger of Rotman Collectibles, Inc. into a
subsidiary of the Company, for which the Company's subsidiary obtained a large
collection of entertainment memorabilia. Management believes that sales from
this collection will generate approximately $600,000 in the next 12 months. The
Rotman Note also was issued on substantially the same terms as the original
convertible note to Augustine Fund, L.P., except that the interest rate is 6%
rather than 8%, and the base price at which the note may be converted into
shares of common stock of the Company is 80% percent of the market price of the
Company's common stock, rather than 73%, based on the average of the closing bid
price for the common stock for the five trading days before the conversion date.
Interest payments, payable in shares of common stock or cash, will begin March
31, 2002 for both notes. The new convertible notes are secured by the assets of
the Company. The Company is also required to file a new registration statement
with respect to the new convertible notes. If the registration statement is not
declared effective within 240 days after the date of the convertible note, upon
notice given by the holder of the note, the conversion price could drop to as
low as 70% for the Rotman note, and 50% for the new Augustine Fund, L.P. note.
The Company will require additional funding in the future, and there can be
no assurances that the financing will be obtained, or if obtained, that funding
will be obtained on reasonably acceptable terms.
Although the Company can offer no assurances, in the long term, management
believes that with the conclusion of its litigation, the effectiveness of the
registration statement of Augustine Fund, L.P. as the holder of the first
convertible note, and the additional funding, and upon the effectiveness of the
registration statement for the new convertible notes, the Company is more likely
to produce profits from its operations by the end of the fourth quarter 2002, as
a result of its efforts in greatly decreasing expenses and increasing product
and advertising sales. The Company does not expect to incur the same level of
litigation costs in the long term that it has sustained in the past year.
However, the Company's ability to become profitable may be adversely affected as
a result of a number of factors that could thwart its efforts. These factors
include the Company's inability to successfully implement the Company's business
and revenue model, the collectibles community not accepting the services the
Company offers, higher costs than anticipated, the Company's inability to sell
its products and services to a sufficient number of customers, the Company's
failure to attract sufficient interest in and traffic to its sites, the
Company's inability to complete development of its sites, the failure of the
Company's operating systems, and the Company's inability to increase its
revenues as rapidly as anticipated. If the Company is not profitable, it will
not be able to continue its business operations.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Until October 23, 2001, the Company was involved in a dispute with Marc
Stengel ("Stengel") and Hannah Kramer ("Kramer"), each of whom is a substantial
shareholder of the Company, and with Whirl Wind Collaborative Design, Inc.
("Whirl Wind") and Silesky Marketing, Inc. ("Silesky"), two entities affiliated
with Stengel. Stengel and Kramer are former directors of the Company. Stengel is
also a former officer and employee.
The Company sought rescission of the transactions pursuant to which Stengel
and Kramer obtained their substantial stock interests in the Company, and sought
damages against them for misrepresentations and omissions under the common law
of fraud, the Maryland Securities Act and certain contractual warranties and
representations (Maryland action). The Company also sought damages and remedies
against Stengel for breach of his contractual duties as an employee of the
Company and for misrepresentations he made to the Company while acting as an
employee; these claims relate to businesses operated by Stengel in competition
with the Company and using the Company's resources. The Company also sought to
recover damages from Stengel and the two corporate defendants for conversion of
certain of Company assets, resources and employee services, and for unjust
enrichment. All defendants filed answers to the company's complaint. Stengel
filed a counterclaim seeking damages against the Company for alleged
interference with his ability to sell shares of the company's common stock.
Whirl Wind filed a counterclaim against the Company for conversion of a small
quantity of computer equipment alleged to be owned by Whirl Wind.
Stengel commenced an action in the Delaware Chancery Court pursuant to
Section 225 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "Delaware 225 Action")
that sought a determination from the Court that he was improperly removed as an
officer and director of the Company, should be reinstated as such, and that
Gregory Rotman and Richard Rotman be ordered to dismiss the Maryland action. The
Company moved for summary judgment and asked that the Delaware 225 Action be
dismissed. The Court issued a decision in which it granted the Company's motion
for summary judgment and dismissed the Delaware 225 Action. Stengel appealed the
Court of Chancery's decision to the Delaware Supreme Court where his appeal was
denied.
In October 2000, Stengel submitted to the Company a demand for advancement
of certain expenses (including attorneys' fees) he allegedly incurred in
connection with the Delaware 225 and the Maryland actions. The Company notified
Stengel that the Board of Directors had denied his advancement request.
Later in October 2000, Stengel filed a second action in the Delaware Court
of Chancery that sought a determination that he was entitled, pursuant to the
Company's Bylaws, to be advanced his expenses, including attorneys' fees,
incurred by him in connection with the Delaware 225 and Maryland actions (the
"Delaware 145 Action"). The Company and Stengel each moved for summary judgment
in the Delaware 145 Action. The Court of Chancery granted the Company's motion
for summary judgment and denied Stengel's motion. Stengel appealed this decision
to the Delaware Supreme Court where his appeal was denied.
In November 2000, the Company filed with the Maryland Court a Motion for a
Preliminary Injunction that requested the Court to enjoin Stengel and Kramer
from selling, attempting to sell, or otherwise disposing of their shares of the
company's stock pending resolution of the merits of the Company's claim for
rescission. Stengel filed an Opposition to the Company's Motion and filed a
Motion
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that requested the Court to (i) order the Company to instruct its transfer agent
to allow the sale of his restricted stock in compliance with Rule 144 and (ii)
enjoin the Company from interfering with the sale of stock by Stengel in
accordance with Rule 144. In March 2001, the Court (1) denied the Company's
motion against Stengel and Kramer, (2) granted in part Stengel's motion
enjoining the Company from interfering with any sale of stock by Stengel that
complied with SEC Rule 144, (3) found that Stengel and Kramer were acting in
concert in the disposition of their shares, and (4) denied Stengel and Kramer's
motions to dismiss the Company's lawsuit against them.
In October 2001 the Company and the defendants entered into a Settlement
Agreement (Agreement). Under the Agreement, the parties dismissed, with
prejudice, both the Maryland and Delaware Actions in exchange for mutual
releases in connection with all acts or omissions prior to October 23, 2001.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(c) On February 5, 2001, June 22, 2001, and September 18, 2001, the Company
issued 227,417, 392,752, and 2,572,957 shares of its common stock, par value
$.001 per share, to the Augustine Fund, L.P. in payment of $60,000, $58,520, and
$59,178, respectively, of interest due pursuant to the eight percent convertible
note issued by the Company to the Augustine Fund, L.P. on March 23, 2000.
Augustine Fund, L.P. is an accredited investor that represented that it acquired
the convertible note and the warrants issued in connection with the note for its
own account. The issuance of the securities is exempt from registration under
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Regulation D promulgated
thereunder.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
In May 2001, the Company and Augustine Fund, L.P. entered into a
Modification Agreement dated as of January 1, 2001, pursuant to which the
parties agreed to (i) amend the first 8% convertible note to Augustine Fund,
L.P. to establish the applicable conversion percentage of the convertible note
at 73%, provided that the percentage shall decrease to 50% if the registration
statement filed by the Company on behalf of the Augustine Fund, L.P. (the
"Registration Statement") has not been declared effective by the SEC by July 15,
2001; and (ii) to amend the registration rights agreement between the parties to
waive all liquidated damages for the period January 1, 2001 through July 15,
2001, provided that such liquidated damages shall begin to accrue again if the
Registration Statement is not declared effective by July 15, 2001. As
consideration for the January 1, 2001 modifications, the Company agreed to grant
a security interest in all of its assets as security for the Company's
obligations under the Agreement. The May 2001 amendment and a subsequent July
15, 2001 amendments were amended by an August 30, 2001 amendment, which extended
the July 15, 2001 date to September 30, 2001. The Registration Statement was
declared effective as of September 7, 2001.
On November 7, 2001, the Company issued an 8% two-year convertible note
with a principal amount of up to $1,000,000 pursuant to a Loan Agreement between
the Company and Augustine Fund, L.P., with interest payments beginning on March
31, 2002. Augustine Fund, L.P., had previously committed to lending the Company
$751,000. Of the principal amount, as of September 30, 2001, the Company had
drawn $569,000. The new Augustine Note was issued on substantially the same
terms as the note that the note that the Company issued to Augustine Fund, L.P.
on March 23, 2000, including the
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same interest rate and registration requirements. The note is convertible into
common stock at a conversion price equal to 73% of the average of the closing
bid price for the common stock for the 5 trading days before the conversion
date. The Company is obligated to file a registration statement under the
Securities Act for the resale of the shares issuable upon conversion of the
convertible note no later than 180 days after the date of the note. If the
registration statement is not declared effective by the SEC within 240 days of
the date of the note, upon the notice of Augustine Fund, L.P., the conversion
price may drop to 50%. The note is secured by the assets of the Company.
On November 7, 2001, the Company issued a 6% two-year convertible note with
a principal amount of $1,000,000 to Leslie Rotman, pursuant to an Agreement and
Plan of Merger, dated October 23, 2001, by and among the Company, Rotman
Collectibles, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, and Leslie Rotman, as the sole
stockholder of Rotman Collectibles, Inc. Rotman Collectibles, Inc. is in the
business of buying and selling movie posters. The note is subject to the exact
material terms and conditions as the November 7, 2001 note to Augustine Fund,
L.P., except that the note has a 6% interest rate, and the note is convertible
into common stock at a conversion price equal to 80%, with a potential drop in
the conversion price to 70% if the Company fails to timely register for resale
the shares issuable upon conversion. The note is secured by the assets of the
Company.
The consideration paid was based upon an independent appraisal of the
assets of Rotman Collectibles, Inc. consisting exclusively of movie posters. The
Company will not assume any known liabilities of Rotman Collectibles, Inc..
Pursuant to the independent appraisal, the assets have a retail appraised value
substantially higher than the principal amount of the note.
The sole stockholder, director, and officer of Rotman Collectibles, Inc. is
Leslie Rotman, who is the mother of Gregory Rotman, the Company's President,
Chief Executive Officer, and a director of the Company, and Richard S. Rotman,
the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Secretary, and a director
of the Company. The Company believes that the terms of the transaction with
Leslie Rotman and Rotman Collectibles, Inc. are fair and reasonable to the
Company and no less favorable than could have been obtained by an unaffiliated
third party.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
4.1 Amendment to Modification Agreement dated as of August 30, 2001
between the Company and Augustine Fund, L.P. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.11 to Form SB-2 filed on August 30, 2001).
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
On October 31, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with
respect to Items 5 and 7. The Current Report announced the execution of a
Plan and Agreement of Merger, by and among Sales Online Direct, Inc.,
Rotman Collectibles, Inc., and Leslie Rotman, with respect to the merger of
Rotman Collectibles, Inc. with and into a subsidiary of the Company.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 14, 2001 SALES ONLINE DIRECT INC.
/s/ Gregory Rotman
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Gregory Rotman, President
/s/ Richard Rotman
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Richard Rotman, Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President and Secretary
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