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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
3495 Piedmont Road
Building 12, Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Telephone: 404-237-4646
_____________ __, 2002
To Our Stockholders:
As you know, we announced our intention to wind down the operations of our
company, HomeCom Communications, Inc., in March of 2001. In furtherance of our
plan to wind down our operations, we are having a Special Meeting of
Stockholders of HomeCom Communications, Inc. to be held at the Company's offices
at 3495 Piedmont Road, Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 on
_________ __, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You are cordially invited to
attend this meeting.
We are seeking your approval of several proposals at the Special Meeting.
First, we will ask you to consider and vote upon a proposal to sell our
remaining hosting and web site maintenance business to Tulix Systems, Inc., a
company in which Timothy R. Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino Doijashvili, who
are officers and directors of both the Company and Tulix, are the principal
shareholders. The sale of this business, which is our only operating business,
will constitute a sale of substantially all of our operating assets and will
leave us without any operating business with which to generate revenues or
profits.
We will also ask you to consider several amendments to our Certificate of
Incorporation. First, we will ask you to consider and vote upon a proposal to
amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to change the name of the
Company to "Prospect Technologies, Inc." Second, we will ask you to consider and
vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to
increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 15,000,000 to
100,000,000. Third, we will ask you to consider and vote upon a proposal to
amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to allow corporate actions
requiring stockholder approval to be approved without a stockholder meeting by
fewer than all of the stockholders (currently, the Certificate of Incorporation
requires the written approval of all of the stockholders if the approval is
obtained without a stockholder meeting). And, fourth, we will ask you to
consider and vote upon a proposal to effect a reverse split of the Company's
common stock in a ratio of between 5-for-1 and 15-for-1, if and when the Board
of Directors determines that such a reverse split is in the best interests of
the Company.
Finally, we will ask you to consider the election of David Danovitch, Larry
Shatsoff, Michael Sheppard and Nino Doijashvili to the Board of Directors.
We urge you to carefully review the enclosed materials, which explain the
reasons for the proposals to be voted upon at the Special Meeting and contain
other important information. Whether or not you plan to attend the Special
Meeting, we ask that you read the information on the following pages and
promptly submit your proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you
attend the Special Meeting, you may vote in person if you wish, even though you
have previously returned your proxy.
Your vote is very important, and we appreciate your cooperation in
considering and acting on the matters presented.
Sincerely,
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Timothy R. Robinson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
3495 Piedmont Road
Building 12, Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Telephone: 404-237-4646
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON _______ __, 2002
To the Stockholders of HomeCom Communications, Inc.:
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Stockholders of HomeCom
Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), will be held on
the ____ day of ________, 2002 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 3495 Piedmont Road,
Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (the "Special Meeting") for the
following purposes:
1. To consider and vote upon the sale of substantially all of the assets of
the Company to Tulix Systems, Inc., an entity that is owned by Timothy R.
Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino Doijashvili, who are directors and
officers of both the Company and Tulix.
2. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation to change the name of the Company to "Prospect Technologies,
Inc."
3. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock
from 15,000,000 to 100,000,000.
4. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation to allow fewer than all of the stockholders to approve
corporate actions by written consent without a stockholder meeting.
Currently, the Certificate of Incorporation requires the written approval
of all of the stockholders if the approval is obtained without a
stockholder meeting.
5. To consider and vote upon a proposal to effect a reverse split of the
Company's common stock in a ratio between 5-for-1 and 15-for-1, if and when
the Board of Directors determines that such a reverse split is in the best
interests of the Company.
6. To elect David Danovitch, Larry Shatsoff, Michael Sheppard and Nino
Doijashvili to the Board of Directors.
7. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Special
Meeting or at any adjournments or postponements thereof.
The disinterested members of the board of directors recommend that you vote
"FOR" approval of the sale of assets, notwithstanding the fact that owners of
Tulix include three of our directors and officers, and the entire Board of
Directors recommends that you vote "FOR" approval of each of the amendments to
the Certificate of Incorporation, "FOR" approval of the proposed reverse split
of the Company's common stock, and "FOR" election of the nominees to the Board
of Directors.
You do not have the right, under Delaware law, to dissent from the proposed
actions.
A Proxy Statement describing the matters to be considered at the Special
Meeting is attached to this notice. Only Stockholders of record at the close of
business on ___________, 2002 (the "Record Date") are entitled to notice of, and
to vote at, the Special Meeting and at any adjournments thereof. A list of
Stockholders entitled to vote at the Special Meeting will be located at the
offices of the Company at 3495 Piedmont Road, Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta,
Georgia 30305, no later than _________ __, 2002. That list will remain available
for inspection at the offices of the Company until the Special Meeting, and will
also be available for inspection at the Special Meeting.
To ensure that your vote will be counted, please complete, date and sign
the enclosed proxy card and return it promptly in the enclosed prepaid envelope,
whether or not you plan to attend the Special Meeting. Since proxies may be
revoked at any time, you may attend the Special Meeting and vote in person even
if you have previously returned a proxy.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
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Timothy R. Robinson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
________ ___, 2002
PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND DATE THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY AND RETURN IT IN THE
ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR SHARES ARE VOTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR WISHES.
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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PROXY STATEMENT FOR
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON ________ __, 2002
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The Board of Directors of HomeCom Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("HomeCom," the "Company," "we" or "us"), is furnishing this Proxy
Statement to you in connection with its solicitation of proxies to be voted at
the Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on the ____ day of _______, 2002
at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the offices of the Company, at 3495 Piedmont Road,
Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 and at any adjournments or
postponements thereof (the "Special Meeting"). This Proxy Statement and the
enclosed proxy are first being sent to Stockholders on or about _________ __,
2002.
At the Special Meeting, we will ask you to:
(1) consider and vote upon a proposal to sell substantially all of the
assets of the Company to Tulix Systems, Inc. ("Tulix"), an entity in
which Timothy R. Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino Doijashvili, who are
directors and officers of both the Company and Tulix, own all of the
outstanding shares of capital stock (the "Asset Sale").
(2) consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate
of Incorporation to change the name of the Company to "Prospect
Technologies, Inc."
(3) consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate
of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock that
the Company is authorized to issue from 15,000,000 to 100,000,000.
(4) consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company's Certificate
of Incorporation to allow fewer than all of the stockholders to
approve actions by written consent without a stockholder meeting.
Currently, the Certificate of Incorporation requires the written
approval of all of the stockholders if the approval is obtained
without a stockholder meeting.
(5) consider and vote upon a proposal to effect a reverse split of the
Company's common stock at a ratio of between 5-for-1 and 15-for-1, if
and when the Board of Directors determines that such a reverse split
is in the best interests of the Company.
(6) elect the following persons to serve on the Board of Directors of the
Company: David Danovitch, Larry Shatsoff, Michael Sheppard and Nino
Doijashvili.
(7) transact such other business as may properly come before the Special
Meeting or at any adjournments or postponements thereof.
The disinterested members of the Board of Directors recommend that you vote
in favor of the Asset Sale, and the entire Board of Directors recommends that
you vote for each of the other proposals. Except for procedural matters, we do
not know of any matters other than those listed above that will be brought
before the Special Meeting. If, however, other matters are properly brought
before the Special Meeting, we will vote your proxy on those matters as
determined by the person identified on the proxy card as your proxy.
The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 3495 Piedmont
Road, Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 and the telephone number is
404-237-4646.
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YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER ALL OF THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROXY
STATEMENT AND ITS ATTACHMENTS BEFORE RETURNING YOUR PROXY.
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THE DATE OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT IS ________ ___, 2002.
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
FOR PROPOSED SALE OF ASSETS
We have prepared a summary term sheet that highlights the material terms of
the Asset Sale. We have included page references to direct you to more complete
information which appears elsewhere in this document. A copy of the Asset
Purchase Agreement governing the Asset Sale is attached to this Proxy Statement
as Exhibit A (the "Sale Agreement"). You should read the Proxy Statement, the
Sale Agreement and the other documents attached to this Proxy Statement in their
entirety to fully understand the Asset Sale and its consequences to you.
o Parties to the Asset Sale (see page 4)
Tulix Systems, Inc. is a newly-formed Georgia corporation that has
been created by Timothy R. Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino
Doijashvili, who are officers and directors of both the Company and
Tulix and who own all of the outstanding stock of Tulix, for the
purpose of acquiring our hosting and web site maintenance business.
o Assets being sold (see page 4)
We intend to sell the assets used in our hosting and web site
maintenance business to Tulix. These assets represent substantially
all of our operating assets, and we will be left without any operating
business upon completion of the sale of these assets.
o Payments by Tulix (see page 4)
Tulix will not pay us any cash to acquire these assets. Instead, Tulix
will:
(1) issue to us shares of Tulix common stock that will represent 15%
of the outstanding shares of Tulix; and,
(2) assume certain obligations of ours, including certain accounts
payable related to ongoing operations, that are likely to amount
to between approximately $1,000 and $50,000 depending on when the
Asset Sale is completed.
o Tulix (see page 10)
Tulix has no assets other than the $20,000 initial capitalization that
it received from Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili, and
Tulix has no liabilities or business history.
o Indirect Interest in Tulix (see page 5)
Upon completion of the Asset Sale, HomeCom stockholders will continue
to hold stock in HomeCom. HomeCom, in turn, will own 15% of the
outstanding stock of Tulix. Therefore, the Asset Sale will result in
HomeCom stockholders owning:
(1) a 15% indirect interest in the assets used in the hosting and web
site maintenance business, in which they now have a 100% direct
interest, and
(2) an indirect interest in $3,000, which is 15% of the $20,000 with
which Tulix has been capitalized.
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o Illiquidity of Interest in Tulix (see page 5)
Tulix is not a public company, and our 15% equity interest in Tulix
will be illiquid.
o Business of Tulix following the Asset Sale (see page 11)
At the close of the transaction, Tulix's operating assets will be
assets that are currently owned by us.
o No Operating Business of the Company following the Sale (see page 7)
We will not have any ongoing business operations if we sell our
hosting and web site maintenance business to Tulix. Our primary assets
will be the shares of Tulix common stock issued to us in the Asset
Sale and cash. Consequently, we will not be able to generate revenue,
and we have no expectation of generating profits. We will, however,
remain obligated for all of our debts other than those that will be
assumed by Tulix. The total amount of these debts is approximately
$1.5 million, including approximately $900,000 of accrued interest
payable to the holders of our preferred stock.
o Management of the Company following the Sale (see page 7)
Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili have indicated their
intent to resign their positions with us upon completion of the Asset
Sale. We will pay Mr. Robinson $67,500 and Mr. Bokuchava $78,500 as
severance payments upon their resignations. If the Asset Sale is
completed and all of our current officers resign, we will be left
without any officers or employees. The Board may seek to hire new
officers, although there will be no business to manage and the primary
responsibility of the new management team will be to keep the Company
current in its reporting obligations under the securities laws.
o Reasons for the Sale (see page 5)
We have been exploring the possible sale of the assets used in our
hosting and web site maintenance business for several years. In 1999,
we hired a professional advisor to assist us in our efforts, and we
have contacted hundreds of potential buyers. Until Mr. Robinson, Mr.
Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili, on behalf of Tulix, expressed an
interest in purchasing these assets from us, however, our efforts had
not yielded any offers. We seek to complete the Asset Sale to Tulix
because the Board of Directors believes (1) that the hosting and web
site maintenance business is unprofitable and that its future is
uncertain and (2) that the Company may have greater opportunities
without these assets.
The Board of Directors believes that the business is unprofitable
because it has generated losses for the past several years. The Board
of Directors believes that the future of this business is uncertain
because our contract with our largest customer has expired and our
relationship with that customer can be terminated at any time. In
addition, the business is dependent on a small number of key
employees, namely Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili, and
the departure of any of those key employees could have a significant
adverse impact on the business.
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The Board of Directors believes that, if the Company disposes of this
business and remains current in its reporting obligations under the
securities laws, the Company may become an attractive merger candidate
to private companies that seek to avail themselves of the benefits of
being publicly-traded. The Company does not know of any proposals to
pursue any such transactions, but the Board of Directors believes that
it is in the best interests of the stockholders of the Company to
position the Company to take advantage of such opportunities if they
were to arise. Obviously, we would only be able to recognize value
from this strategy if we were able to complete such a transaction on
favorable terms, and we can give you no assurance that we will ever be
able to complete such a transaction at all or, if we are able to
complete such a transaction, that we will be able to do so on
favorable terms. Nevertheless, we believe that the likelihood of
completing such a transaction is greater if the Company disposes of
the hosting and web site maintenance business.
o Valuation of Transaction (see page 8)
The terms of the Asset Sale are being negotiated for Tulix by Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili and are being negotiated
for HomeCom by representatives of our Series C and Series E preferred
stock. We did not feel that it was economically feasible to obtain a
fairness opinion, and parties from whom we solicited offers to
purchase our assets have declined to respond to us. As such, we are
relying on the negotiations of the parties, the approval of the
independent members of the Board of Directors and the approval of our
stockholders to ensure that the transaction is fair.
o No Payments or Distributions to Stockholders (see page 5)
You will not receive anything for the Asset Sale. We hope that through
the Asset Sale we will be able to preserve some value in the Company
and correspondingly some value in your shares, although we cannot
offer you any assurances that we will be able to achieve these
objectives.
o Conditions of the Asset Sale (see page 5)
There are several conditions that, unless waived, the parties must
satisfy in order to complete the Asset Sale. These include:
o Stockholders who hold a majority of our outstanding shares of
common stock must approve the Asset Sale;
o Third parties who have a contractual right to approve the
assignment of their contracts to Tulix must consent to such
assignment; and
o Other standard closing conditions must be satisfied or waived.
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Our largest customer, Roadrunner, has indicated to us that it will
transfer its business to Tulix upon completion of the Asset Sale,
although our contract with Roadrunner has expired and there is no
written agreement binding Roadrunner to do so. Roadrunner accounts for
approximately 90% of our revenue.
o Completion of the Asset Sale (page 5)
If the stockholders approve the Asset Sale at the Special Meeting, if
the closing conditions are satisfied or waived, we intend to complete
the Asset Sale as soon as possible following the Special Meeting.
o U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Asset Sale to you (see
Page 7)
Since you will not be receiving anything in the Asset Sale, there will
not be any tax effect to you.
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PROXY AND VOTING INFORMATION
Who May Vote
Holders of record of HomeCom's common stock at the close of business on
_______________, 2002 may vote at the meeting or any adjournment or postponement
of the meeting. On _______________, 2002, 14,999,156 shares of our common stock
were issued and outstanding and held of record by approximately 111
stockholders. Each stockholder is entitled to one vote per share.
How Do You Vote
You may vote by proxy or in person at the meeting. To vote by proxy, please
complete, sign, date and return your proxy card in the postage-paid envelope
that we have provided.
How Do Proxies Work
Giving your proxy means that you authorize us to vote your shares at the
Special Meeting in the manner you direct. If you sign, date and return the
enclosed proxy card but do not specify how to vote, we will vote your shares for
the sale of substantially all of our assets, for each amendment to the
Certificate of Incorporation, for authorization of the Board of Directors to
effect the proposed reverse stock split and for the election of the four
nominees of the Board of Directors as directors. We do not know of any other
matters that will be brought before the Special Meeting. If, however, other
matters are properly brought before the Special Meeting, we will vote your proxy
on those matters as determined by a majority of the Board of Directors.
How Do You Revoke a Proxy
You may revoke your proxy before it is voted by submitting a new proxy with
a later date, or by written notice to such effect to our Secretary at 3495
Piedmont Road, Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
What is a Quorum
In order to carry on the business of the meeting, we must have a quorum. A
quorum requires the presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a
majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting. We count abstentions
and broker non-votes as present and entitled to vote for purposes of determining
a quorum. A broker non-vote occurs when you fail to provide voting instructions
to your broker for shares that your broker holds on your behalf in a nominee
name, which is commonly referred to as holding your shares in "street name."
Under those circumstances, your broker may be authorized to vote for you on some
routine items but is prohibited from voting on other items. Those items for
which your broker cannot vote result in broker non-votes.
How Many Votes Are Required to Approve Each Proposal
The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of common
stock entitled to vote is necessary for approval of the Asset Sale and each
proposed amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation, including the proposed
reverse stock split. For this purpose, if you vote to "abstain" on these
proposals, your shares will have the same effect as if you voted against the
proposal. Broker non-votes also will have the same effect as a vote against the
proposal.
The four nominees for director receiving the greatest number of votes at
the meeting will be elected as directors. Abstentions and broker non-votes are
not counted for this purpose.
For all other matters that the stockholders vote upon at the meeting, the
affirmative vote of a majority of shares present in person or represented by
proxy, and entitled to vote on the matter, is necessary for approval.
Accordingly, an abstention from voting or a broker non-vote on the proposal by a
stockholder present in person or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting
will have the same legal effect as a vote against the matter, even though the
stockholder may interpret an abstention or broker non-vote differently.
Some Stockholders have Indicated their Intention to Vote
Brittany Capital Management Limited, which owns 5,640,000 shares, or 37.6%,
of our common stock, has indicated that it intends to vote in favor of each of
the proposals. This means that we will need the approval of 1,859,579 of the
other 9,359,156 shares of common stock to approve all of the matters being
submitted for your approval.
Who will Tabulate the Votes
Persons appointed by the chairman of the Special Meeting to act as
inspectors of election for the Special Meeting will tabulate stockholders'
votes. The inspectors of election will count all shares represented and entitled
to vote on a proposal, whether voted for or against the proposal, or abstaining
from voting, as present and entitled to vote on the proposal.
Who Pays for This Proxy Solicitation
Your proxy is being solicited by the Board of Directors. HomeCom will pay
the expenses of soliciting proxies. We expect that legal and printing expenses
will be our primary expenses in connection with the solicitation. In addition to
solicitation by mail, our officers may solicit proxies in person or by
telephone. We will also make arrangements with brokerage houses and other
custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for forwarding solicitation materials to
beneficial owners. We will reimburse these persons for their reasonable
expenses.
Dissenters' Rights
You do not have the right, under Delaware law, to dissent from the proposed
actions.
How Can You Submit a Stockholder Proposal for Next Year's Meeting
We provide all stockholders with the opportunity, under certain
circumstances, to participate in the governance of the Company by submitting
proposals that they believe merit consideration at the next annual meeting of
stockholders. We have not held an annual meeting since June 29, 2000. Under the
Delaware General Corporation Law, our failure to hold an annual meeting for
thirteen months gives our stockholders a right to appeal to a Delaware court to
compel us to hold an annual meeting. This could place a financial burden on us.
Assuming that our next annual meeting will be held in May 2003, in order to
enable us to analyze and respond adequately to proposals and to prepare
appropriate proposals for presentation in next year's proxy statement, you must
submit your proposal to us no later than December 31, 2002, to the attention of
our Secretary, at our principal place of business in Atlanta, Georgia. You may
also submit the names of individuals whom you wish to be considered by the Board
of Directors as nominees for directors. For each matter you intend to bring
before the meeting, your notice must include a brief description of the business
you wish to be considered, any material interest you have in that business and
the reasons for conducting that business at the meeting. The notice must also
include your name and address and the number of shares of our stock that you
own. Any proposal for presentation at our next annual meeting which is outside
the processes of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 will be
considered untimely for purposes of Rules 14a-4 and 14a-5 if we receive it after
December 31, 2002, to the attention of our Secretary, at our principal place of
business in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Where Can You Find More Information About Us
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and
are required to file reports, proxy statements and other information with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. You may inspect and copy our reports, proxy
statements and other information at the Public Reference Section of the
Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please
call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information about the public
reference rooms. You may also obtain copies of the reports, proxy statements and
other information from the Public Reference Section of the Commission,
Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The Commission maintains a
world-wide web site on the internet at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports,
proxies, information statements, and registration statements and other
information filed with the Commission through the EDGAR system.
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PROPOSAL 1 - SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS
If the Asset Sale is approved, we intend to complete the sale of our
remaining hosting and web site maintenance business to Tulix, pursuant to the
terms of the Sale Agreement. The description of the Sale Agreement in this Proxy
Statement is a summary, remains subject to change, and it is qualified in its
entirety by the Sale Agreement, which is attached to this Proxy Statement as
Exhibit A.
Contact Information
HomeCom and Tulix are the parties to the proposed Asset Sale. The contact
information for us and Tulix, as of any time prior to the completion of the
Asset Sale, are set forth below:
HomeCom Communications, Inc.
3495 Piedmont Road
Building 12, Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Attention: Timothy R. Robinson
(404) 237-4646
Tulix Systems, Inc.
3495 Piedmont Road
Building 12, Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Attention: Timothy R. Robinson
(404) 237-4646
Business Conducted
Our ongoing business operations consist solely of our hosting and web site
maintenance business. Currently, this business unit represents our entire
business and is our sole source of revenue. If you approve, and if we
subsequently complete, the Asset Sale, we will sell this business to Tulix.
Description of Transaction
Under the Sale Agreement, Tulix will purchase all of the assets used in the
operation of our hosting and web site maintenance business, including intangible
assets (including intellectual property), machinery, equipment, contracts,
receivables, and prepaid expenses. Tulix will not pay us any cash to acquire
these assets. Instead, Tulix will:
o issue to us shares of Tulix common stock that will represent 15% of
the outstanding shares of Tulix; and,
o assume certain obligations of ours, including certain accounts payable
related to ongoing operations. These obligations would include such
things as telephone, utilities, internet connectivity charges,
security, maintenance contracts and general office administrative
costs. Depending on when the transaction closes, the aggregate amount
of these accounts payable could range from approximately $1,000 to
$50,000. Additionally, we intend to assign to Tulix the lease for our
primary office space at 3495 Piedmont Road, Building 12, Suite 100,
Atlanta, Georgia 30305. This lease expires in October 2002 and
provides for a monthly lease payment of $13,600.
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The Sale Agreement will be between the Company and Tulix. The Stockholders
will not receive anything in connection with the Asset Sale. Upon completion of
the Asset Sale, HomeCom stockholders will continue to own shares of HomeCom. In
turn, HomeCom will own 15% of the outstanding stock of Tulix. Therefore, the
Asset Sale will result in HomeCom's stockholders owning (1) a 15% indirect
interest in the assets used in our hosting and web site maintenance business, in
which they now hold a 100% direct interest, and (2) an indirect interest in
$3,000, which is 15% of the $20,000 with which Tulix has been capitalized.
Because Tulix is not a publicly-traded company, this 15% interest in Tulix will
be illiquid. At the present time, we do not have any plan to sell, distribute to
our stockholders or otherwise transfer this interest in Tulix. For a description
of the business of Tulix, please see "- Information about Tulix" at page 10.
The parties intend to complete the Asset Sale if it is approved by the
Stockholders as required under Delaware law and the other conditions to closing
set forth in the Sale Agreement are satisfied or waived. These conditions
include, among others, the requirement that all third parties who have a
contractual right to approve the assignment of their contracts to Tulix must
consent to such assignment. If the Stockholders approve the Asset Sale, and if
the conditions to closing are satisfied or waived, we expect to close the Asset
Sale promptly after the Special Meeting. We intend to use the cash remaining
after the Asset Sale to pay the expenses required to remain in existence and to
comply with our ongoing reporting obligations as a public company under the
Exchange Act. Consequently, we do not anticipate any distributions to
Stockholders in the foreseeable future.
The Sale Agreement provides that HomeCom will receive 50% of any proceeds
that Tulix receives if Tulix liquidates within six months after the completion
of the Asset Sale. This provision is intended to provide an additional
incentive for Tulix to operate the business successfully. If we were to
liquidate HomeCom instead of completing the Asset Sale, we would receive 100% of
the liquidation proceeds.
Background of the Sale, Reasons for Engaging in the Sale and Past Contacts,
Transactions or Negotiations
Intent to Wind Down our Operating Businesses
On March 23, 2001, we issued a press release to announce our intention to
wind down our operations and, to the extent possible, sell our remaining assets.
In our press release, we stated, "HomeCom also announced that it has decided to
wind down its operations... HomeCom has been unable to obtain additional
financing and has insufficient assets to completely satisfy its obligations to
creditors and the liquidation preferences of its preferred stock." The press
release went on to state: "HomeCom continues to explore other possibilities,
which may include the sale of other assets." We sold our Internet banking
operations in March 2001 and our InsureRate division in January 2001. We have
been trying to sell our sole remaining business, our hosting and web site
maintenance business, for approximately two years.
Reasons for Selling the Hosting and Web Site Maintenance Business
We seek to complete the Asset Sale to Tulix because the Board of Directors
believes:
(1) that the hosting and web site maintenance business is unprofitable and
that its future is uncertain and
(2) that the Company may have greater opportunities without these assets.
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The hosting and web site maintenance business has generated net losses to
the Company for the past several years. In addition to the failure of this
business to generate a profit in the past, the Board of Directors believes that
the future of this business is uncertain because our contract with the primary
customer of this business, Roadrunner, has expired. Roadrunner accounts for
approximately 90% of our revenues. While Roadrunner has indicated that it
intends to continue to do business with us and that it intends to do business
with Tulix upon completion of the Asset Sale, we do not have written agreements
with Roadrunner to that effect. As such, without a contract, our relationship
with Roadrunner can be terminated at any time. In addition, the dependence of
the business on the retention of Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili
contributes to the uncertainty of the business. If any of these employees were
to leave, their departure could have a material adverse effect on our ability to
operate the business. Moreover, we believe that competition in the hosting and
web site maintenance business will lead to a decline in prices and margins.
Given these considerations, the Board believes that it is in the best interests
of the Company to dispose of the business. So far, however, we have been
unsuccessful in our numerous efforts to do so. Consequently, the Board has
determined that the sale of the business to Tulix is the best course of action
for the Company at this time.
While the Asset Sale would leave us without any source of revenues or
profits, the Board of Directors believes that the Company, if it remains current
in its reporting obligations under the securities laws, may become an attractive
merger candidate to private companies that seek to avail themselves of the
benefits of being publicly-traded. The Company does not know of any proposals to
pursue any such transactions, but the Board of Directors believes that it is in
the best interests of the stockholders of the Company to position the Company to
take advantage of such opportunities if they were to arise. Obviously, we would
only be able to recognize value from this strategy if we were able to complete
such a transaction on favorable terms, and we can give you no assurance that we
will ever be able to complete such a transaction at all or, if we are able to
complete such a transaction, that we will be able to do so on favorable terms.
Nevertheless, we believe that the likelihood of completing such a transaction is
greater if the Company disposes of the hosting and web site maintenance
business.
Past Contacts, Transactions or Negotiations
In late 1999, we engaged Raymond James & Associates, Inc. to assist us in
locating persons willing to provide financing to the Company or interested in
acquiring the Company. During 1999 and 2000, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
contacted over 100 potential investors and acquirors and explored various
options to finance or sell the Company. These efforts did not result in any
offers to purchase all or part of the Company or to provide financing to the
Company. Given our lack of success, we terminated our relationship with Raymond
James in November 2000.
In August 2000, we announced an agreement to sell our InsureRate division
(formerly First Institutional Marketing, Inc., or "FIMI") to a management group
composed of FIMI principals and other investors. In late September 2000, we
announced that this transaction was being terminated due to the failure of the
acquiring group to raise the required financing. Simultaneously, we also
announced that we had entered into a new agreement to sell the InsureRate
division to OneShield, Inc. In November of 2000, OneShield terminated the
agreement to purchase FIMI. Ultimately, the FIMI operations were sold in
February 2001 to Digital Insurance, Inc. for cash and the assumption of certain
liabilities, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $458,000.
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After we terminated Raymond James, we independently contacted several
hundred potential investors and acquirors and explored various options to sell
all or part of the remaining business or to obtain financing for the Company.
These contacts resulted in numerous telephone discussions and led to actual
meetings in person with representatives from seven different companies. None of
these meetings, however, led to any offers to purchase the Company or provide
any additional financing. While these efforts led to the sale of our Internet
banking operations, the proceeds of $406,000 from that disposition did not
provide a significant amount of operating capital.
During this time, members of our board of directors began to resign from
the board. Mr. Walker resigned in September 2000, and Messrs. Thomas and Delity
resigned in November of 2000. Mr. Ellsworth resigned in December 2000 and Mr.
Nebel resigned in February 2001. Finally, in March of 2001, Mr. Sax resigned.
Mr. Robinson was not elected to the board until March 2001 to fill the vacancy
created by Mr. Nebel's departure, and Ms. Doijashvili was not elected until
April 2001, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Thomas.
By March of 2001, our continued inability to locate an acquiror or obtain
financing led the Board of Directors to conclude that it was highly unlikely
that any party would provide capital or acquire the remaining assets of the
Company. The Board of Directors concluded that the orderly winding down of the
Company was the course of action that was in the best interests of the
stockholders. This conclusion was based on several considerations. First, the
Company had tried unsuccessfully for more than a year to either raise capital or
sell the business. Second, the general market conditions for companies in our
market place were very unfavorable. Lastly, the Company did not have sufficient
resources to continue actively pursuing a viable business strategy. The Board of
Directors also believed, and still believes, that there may be some value in
keeping the Company current in its reporting obligations under the securities
laws. Please be advised, however, that we cannot give you any assurance that we
will ever be able to recognize this value.
After we announced that we were winding down operations, Roadrunner, our
largest customer (representing approximately 90% of our revenues or
approximately $90,000 per month), contacted us and conveyed its concern about
our viability and our ability to perform under our contract. We indicated to
Roadrunner that we would perform our obligations under the contract and that
there would be no disruption in service. As part of our discussions with
Roadrunner, Roadrunner indicated to us that it was unwilling to consent to the
assignment of its contract with us unless we could assure Roadrunner that the
application that we were hosting and supporting would not be impacted in any
manner. Due to the complexity of the application and the necessity that the
application keep running without interruption, it would be very difficult to
transition these services without interruption unless our principal officers and
employees would continue to provide the services that they were providing with
HomeCom. This requirement, together with the fact that our contract with
Roadrunner allowed Roadrunner to terminate upon 30 days' notice and would expire
at the end of December 2001, further restricted our ability to sell the
remaining hosting and web site maintenance business.
During this same time period, we began discussions with Southridge Capital,
an entity that sometimes acts as an intermediary between us and the holders of
our Series C and E preferred stock. Southridge Capital informed us that holders
of our Series C and Series E preferred stock shared our beliefs that: (1) it was
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advisable to try to sell our remaining hosting and web site maintenance business
and (2) there may be some value in keeping the Company current in its reporting
obligations under the Exchange Act after the sale of the business. Currently,
these persons are the beneficial owners of 90.479 shares of Series C preferred
stock and 106.35 shares of Series E preferred stock. (For illustration purposes
only, assuming a market price of $.01 per share of Common Stock, these shares of
preferred stock would be convertible into approximately 445,500,000 shares of
our Common Stock, although our Certificate of Incorporation contains a
restriction that prevents a holder of either Series C or Series E preferred
stock from beneficially owning more than 4.9% of the outstanding shares of our
common stock at any one time). Holders of shares of our preferred stock do not
have the right to vote on the Asset Sale.
During the course of our discussions with the preferred stockholders, Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili expressed an interest in acquiring
the remaining assets of the Company. Accordingly, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava
and Ms. Doijashvili, on the one hand, and the representatives of the preferred
stockholders, on the other hand, began discussions about a possible sale of the
assets to Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili or an entity
controlled by them. The management group proposed a sale of the assets for cash,
but the representatives of the preferred stockholders indicated that they
thought that the Company should maintain an equity interest in the business
rather than sell it for cash. This would enable the Company to benefit from any
success that Tulix may have. The management group expressed its belief that the
fair value of the assets was between $50,000 and $75,000, based on a survey of
the used equipment market for like kind equipment. While the Company has
attempted to obtain an outside valuation for the equipment and has sent a list
of equipment to five different vendors, all have declined to make an offer. In
addition, we have attempted to liquidate certain office furniture by contacting
three used furniture dealers. These liquidators informed us that they were not
interested in purchasing the furniture, however, that if we paid them, they
would remove the furniture.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors to Stockholders
The independent members of the Board of Directors have approved the Asset
Sale and the Sale Agreement and have recommended the Asset Sale to the
stockholders of the Company for their approval. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and
Ms. Doijashvili did not vote on the proposed Asset Sale, the Sale Agreement or
other related matters when the Board of Directors approved the Asset Sale, the
Sale Agreement and other related matters.
Valuation of Transaction
The terms of the Asset Sale are being negotiated for Tulix by Mr. Robinson,
Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili and are being negotiated for HomeCom by
representatives of our Series C and Series E preferred stock. We did not feel
that it was economically feasible to obtain a fairness opinion regarding the
Asset Sale, and parties from whom we solicited offers to purchase our assets
have declined to respond to us. As such, we are relying on the negotiations of
the parties, the approval of the independent members of the Board of Directors
and the approval of our stockholders to ensure that the transaction is fair.
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Fairness To Stockholders
We will not obtain a fairness opinion with respect to the Asset Sale, given
that the cost of obtaining such an opinion would be significant when viewed in
light of our overall resources.
Conflicts of Interest; Interests of Certain Persons in Matters to be Acted Upon
As of March 12, 2002, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili (each
a director and officer of the Company) beneficially owned an aggregate of
136,763 shares of Common Stock of the Company (excluding options to purchase
shares of common stock that have not yet vested), or approximately 1% of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava
and Ms. Doijashvili also beneficially own 100% of the outstanding capital stock
of Tulix. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili are also directors and
officers of both the Company and Tulix. In addition, we will pay Mr. Robinson
$67,500 and Mr. Bokuchava $78,500 in severance payments if the Asset Sale is
completed. The Board of Directors has agreed to pay these amounts to Mr.
Robinson and Mr. Bokuchava because it might have become necessary to terminate
them, and therefore pay them these amounts, if we did not think that we would be
able to complete the Asset Sale. In addition, Messrs. Robinson and Bokuchava
have performed valuable services to the Company by agreeing to remain with the
Company through the Asset Sale.
As such, the Asset Sale raises a number of potential conflicts of interest.
Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili, as officers and directors of
both the Company and Tulix, have negotiated and will continue to participate in
the negotiation of the terms of the Asset Sale for both parties. Because these
officers and directors have a significant economic interest in Tulix, Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili recused themselves from the vote of
the Board of Directors on the approval of the Asset Sale. Mr. Robinson, Mr.
Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili will abstain from voting the shares of Common
Stock beneficially owned by them with respect to the approval of the Asset Sale,
as well.
Tax Consequences of the Asset Sale
For tax purposes, the Company believes that the assets will be sold to
Tulix at the Company's book value for those assets. If, however, there is any
gain upon the sale, the Company believes that it will be able to apply tax loss
carry forwards to offset any taxable income. Consequently, the Company does not
expect that the Asset Sale will result in any taxes to the Company. Since the
stockholders will not be receiving anything directly in this transaction, there
should be no tax consequences to them from this sale.
Operation of the Company after the Asset Sale
Because Tulix will acquire all of our ongoing operations, we will not have
any ongoing business operations upon completion of the sale. Tulix will assume
certain of our accounts payable, but we will retain approximately $1.5 million
of liabilities. This amount includes approximately $900,000 of accrued interest
payable to the holders of our preferred stock. We expect that all of our
employees, including Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili, will
resign from their positions with the Company upon completion of the sale in
order to work full-time for Tulix. The Board of Directors may search for new
executive officers, but we will have no business to operate and the primary
responsibility of any officer that we may hire will be to keep the Company
current in its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. Our financial
resources will limit our ability to hire new officers, and we expect to be able
to pay them a salary commensurate with the types of services that they will
perform; namely, keeping the Company current in its reporting obligations.
If we are able to complete the Asset Sale, our primary assets will be cash
and our shares of Tulix stock. As such, we may need to seek an exemption from
registration under, or comply with, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended. Our Board of Directors intends to take the actions necessary to avail
the Company of an exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act,
including, if the Board determines that it is appropriate, the temporary
exemption provided by Rule 3a-2 promulgated under the Investment Company Act. If
we are unable to claim an exemption from the Investment Company Act and
therefore become subject to the Act, we could incur significant costs and
expenses.
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Regulatory Approvals
To the best of our knowledge, the Company is not required to comply with
any federal or state regulatory requirements or obtain approval from any federal
or state agency in connection with the sale of assets described in this Proxy
Statement. The Company has not made any inquiries as to whether Tulix or any of
its principals is required to comply with any such requirements or obtain
approval from any such agencies.
Reports, Opinions Appraisals
The Company has not received any report, opinion or appraisal materially
relating to this transaction from an outside party. We did not seek any such
reports, opinions or appraisals because of our limited financial resources.
Information About Tulix
Description of Tulix
Tulix was incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia in January
2002 for the purpose of acquiring the assets used in our hosting and web site
maintenance business. Timothy R. Robinson was the incorporator of Tulix and
serves as its registered agent. Tulix has informed the Company that as of the
Record Date (and on the date it signs the Sale Agreement), Tulix had assets of
$20,000 in cash. This amount was contributed by Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and
Ms. Doijashvili to capitalize Tulix. Tulix has informed us that it has no
liabilities or business history and has been formed for the purpose of acquiring
the Assets. If the Asset Sale is completed, Tulix will own and operate the
hosting and web site maintenance business that we now own and operate. Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili have advised the Company that as of
the Record Date (and on the date Tulix signs the Sale Agreement), they own in
the aggregate 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Tulix. Each will also be
a director and officer of Tulix. Mr. Robinson is also a director of the Company
and serves our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr.
Bokuchava serves as a director and the President of Tulix. He is also a director
of the Company and our Chief Technical Officer. Ms. Doijashvili serves as a
director and vice president of Tulix. She is also a director of the Company and
our Director of Technical Services. Mr. Robinson does not own any shares of
Common Stock of the Company, although he holds options to acquire 150,000 shares
of our Common Stock (although options to acquire 112,500 of those 150,000 shares
will not become exercisable for more than 60 days after the date hereof). Mr.
Bokuchava beneficially owns 64,559 shares of Common Stock of the Company, and
Ms. Doijashvili owns 34,704 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Each of Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili has advised the Company that he or
she intends to abstain from voting on the Asset Sale. We expect Mr. Robinson,
Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili to resign from their positions with the
Company upon completion of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is completed, we
have been informed that our other employees also intend to resign from the
Company and go to work for Tulix.
Description of Property
At this time, Tulix does not have any office space. If the Asset Sale is
completed, we intend to assign to Tulix our lease for approximately 7,000 square
feet at 3495 Piedmont Road, Building 12, Suite 110, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. This
lease expires in October 2002.
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Legal Proceedings
Tulix has informed us that it is not a party to any material legal
proceedings. From time to time, it may become involved in various routine legal
proceedings incidental to the conduct of our business.
Tulix Financial Statements
Tulix is a Georgia corporation that has been recently formed for the
purpose of acquiring the assets used in the hosting and web site maintenance
business of HomeCom. Because Tulix is a newly-formed entity, we have not
provided any financial information for Tulix. Tulix has been capitalized with a
total of $20,000 from Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili and, if
the Asset Sale is completed, will have assets consisting of the assets acquired
from HomeCom and $20,000.
Description of the Tulix Business Following the Asset Sale
The hosting and web site maintenance business currently consists of a small
number of hosting clients, minimal hourly maintenance work, and the
administration and maintenance of the Roadrunner application. These operations
will be used to establish a new small business, aimed at a new marketplace and
offering a new product not previously offered by HomeCom. Tulix plans to develop
and offer a new internet-based community software system ("Community"). The
Community will be offered and targeted toward small to medium-sized internet
service providers ("ISP"). The system will allow ISP's to offer their users a
community that has features such as a message board and chat and that also
allows them to build their own web sites. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms.
Doijashvili have indicated that they do not have any reason to believe that they
will be more successful running the hosting and website maintenance business
than the Company has been. However, given that the Board of Directors has
determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to dispose of this
business, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili are willing to invest
an aggregate of $20,000 in Tulix and are willing to devote their time to Tulix
in order to determine whether it is viable as a stand-alone business.
The resources necessary for Tulix to produce and successfully market the
Community product are: the principals of Tulix and their skills and willingness
to take the financial risk necessary to develop and market the product, the
experience of technicians and business personnel acquainted with the principals,
and the network operations facility assumed from HomeCom.
The principals of Tulix do not feel that Tulix will be a viable business
without Roadrunner as a customer. Even if Roadrunner remains a customer, Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili believe that additional measures
will be needed for the business to survive. By operating the business as a
private company rather than a public company, they hope to reduce the legal and
accounting costs associated with the business because Tulix will not be required
to comply with the securities laws. In addition, the principals expect to take
pay reductions and may seek new sources of capital.
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Information About the Company
Description of Business
On March 23, 2001, we announced our intentions to wind down our operations.
If the stockholders approve the Asset Sale and we complete the Asset Sale, we
will sell our remaining operating assets to Tulix. Upon completion of the sale,
we will have no operating assets and no source of revenue or profits.
History
HomeCom was organized in 1994 to provide complex web-based software
applications and integration services to businesses seeking to take advantage of
the Internet. Over time, we evolved into a Web design, financial applications
and solutions provider to the financial services market, including banking,
insurance, securities brokerage firms and other financially oriented web
portals.
Prior to and during 2000, we derived revenue from, among other sources,
professional web development services, software licensing, application
development, insurance and securities sales commissions, and hosting and
transactions fees. However, following our various divestitures, including the
sales of our InsureRate division and our Internet banking operations during
2001, we now derive revenue only from hosting and web site maintenance services.
On April 16, 1998, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of The
Insurance Resource Center, Inc. ("IRC") for 351,391 shares of our common stock.
IRC provides Internet development and hosting services to the insurance industry
and was incorporated into our FAST group. We wrote off the remaining goodwill
for IRC during 1999.
On June 9, 1998, we sold substantially all of the assets of our HostAmerica
Internet network outsourcing services division to Sage Acquisition Corp.
("Sage") for cash of $4,250,000 and Sage's assumption of approximately $250,000
of unearned revenue. We recorded a gain on the sale of approximately $4,402,000.
This transaction allowed us to further consolidate our business focus on the
financial services market.
On March 24, 1999, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of First
Institutional Marketing, Inc. ("FIMI") and certain of its affiliates for
1,252,174 shares of common stock. In addition, we entered into employment
agreements for an initial term of three years with the three principals of FIMI,
calling for them to continue in their roles for the acquired companies. Prior to
the closing of the acquisition, we loaned the shareholders of FIMI $370,000
("FIMI notes"). The FIMI notes were to be repaid in either cash or common stock
and were collateralized by common stock. We also granted these FIMI shareholders
300,000 warrants to acquire shares of our common stock at an exercise price of
$3.74 per share. Vesting of the warrants was contingent upon FIMI meeting
certain operating goals.
On April 23, 1999, we acquired all the outstanding shares of Ganymede
Corporation for total consideration of 185,342 shares of common stock and
$100,000 cash. Ganymede was a Chicago-based web site developer for financial
institutions. In addition, we entered into employment agreements with the three
principals of Ganymede, calling for them to continue in their current roles for
the acquired company.
On October 1, 1999 we sold our security consulting and integration service
operations in exchange for $200,000 in cash, certain security audit rights and
shares of a non-public entity originally valued at approximately $823,000, and
entered into a joint marketing program with the acquirer.
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On January 31, 2001, we sold substantially all of the assets of FIMI and
its affiliates to Digital Insurance, Inc. ("Digital") for approximately $458,000
in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. In connection with the sale,
the FIMI principals surrendered the shares of common stock that collateralized
the FIMI notes and forfeited their warrants.
On March 15, 2001, we sold substantially all of the assets used in our
Internet banking operations to Netzee, Inc. The sale generated net proceeds to
HomeCom of approximately $407,000.
Products and Services
Following the sale of our Internet Banking operations and our InsureRate
division, we had only one remaining operating business, our hosting and web site
maintenance business.
Sales and Marketing
We currently have no active marketing strategies or plans.
Intellectual Property Rights
In accordance with industry practice, we have relied primarily on a
combination of copyright, patent and trademark laws, trade secrets,
confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary
rights. We have sought to protect our software, documentation and other written
materials principally under trade secret and copyright laws, which afford only
limited protection. We have tried to use non-disclosure and confidentiality
agreements with employees, vendors, contractors, consultants and customers to
address these concerns.
We do not believe that any of our products infringe the proprietary rights
of third parties. There can be no assurance, however, that third parties will
not claim infringement by us with respect to our products. In addition, Web site
developers such as ours face potential liability for the actions of customers
and others using their services, including liability for infringement of
intellectual property rights, rights of publicity, defamation, libel, fraud,
misrepresentation, unauthorized computer access, theft, tort liability and
criminal activity under the laws of the United States, various states and
foreign jurisdictions.
Employees
As of March 12, 2002, we had eight full-time employees. If we sell our
assets to Tulix, we expect that all of these employees will resign from their
positions with us and go to work for Tulix. Such being the case, the Board of
Directors intends to search for new executive officers if the Asset Sale is
completed.
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Customers
We have one principal customer, Roadrunner. During 2001, Roadrunner
accounted for approximately 82% of our sales. Our contract with Roadrunner
expired in December 2001 and we currently are performing services for Roadrunner
without a contract. Roadrunner has indicated that it will continue to do
business with Tulix after the Asset Sale is completed, although it has not
committed formally to doing so. We expect that our other customers also will
become customers of Tulix after the Asset Sale is completed. Consequently, we
will not have any customers following completion of the Asset Sale.
During 1999, two customers each accounted for more than 10% of our total
revenue. During 2000, two customers again accounted for over 10% of our total
revenue each, with one of those customers accounting for over 40%. Our sales to
our five largest customers represented approximately 51%, 76% and 89% of total
revenues for 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
Insurance
We maintain liability and other insurance that we believe to be customary
and generally consistent with industry practice. We believe that such insurance
is adequate to cover potential claims relating to our existing business
activities.
Government Regulation
Except with regard to insurance and securities sales, as discussed below,
we do not believe that we are currently subject to direct regulation by any
government agency, other than regulations applicable to businesses generally,
and also believe that there are currently few laws or regulations directly
applicable to Web site service companies. The Federal Communications Commission
is studying the possible regulation of the Internet. Any such regulations
adopted by the Federal Communications Commission may adversely impact the manner
in which we conduct our business, our financial condition and our operating
results. Moreover, the applicability to the Internet of existing laws governing
issues such as property ownership, libel, and personal privacy is uncertain. We
cannot predict the impact, if any, that future regulation or regulatory changes
may have on our business. In addition, Web site developers such as us face
potential liability for the actions of customers and others using their
services, including liability for infringement of intellectual property rights,
rights of publicity, defamation, libel, fraud, misrepresentation, unauthorized
computer access, theft, tort liability and criminal activity under the laws of
the U.S., various states and foreign jurisdictions. Any imposition of liability
could have a material adverse effect on us.
In addition, our network services are transmitted to our customers over
dedicated and public telephone lines. These transmissions are governed by
regulatory policies establishing charges and terms for communications. Changes
in the regulatory environment relating to the telecommunications and media
industry could have an effect on our business, including regulatory changes
which directly or indirectly affect use or access of the Internet or increase
the likelihood or scope of competition from regional telephone companies, could
have a material adverse effect on us.
Of course, if the Asset Sale is completed, the matters discussed in this
section could adversely affect the value of our stock in Tulix.
We own, and prior to January 31, 2001, operated a subsidiary named "FIMI
Securities, Inc." FIMI Securities was a NASD regulated broker/dealer and was
affiliated with various insurance agencies until it terminated its membership in
the NASD on December 29, 2000. We still own FIMI Securities, but it no longer
conducts any broker/dealer activities and is a dormant company.
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Properties
As of March 15, 2002, we occupy approximately 7,000 square feet in one
office building in Atlanta, Georgia under a lease expiring in October 2002. This
facility serves as our headquarters and computer center. We intend to assign
this lease to Tulix if the Asset Sale is completed. Our landlord has indicated
that it will allow Tulix to assume our lease, although it has not formally
consented to an assignment of the lease. If, however, Tulix were to default
under the lease, we will be liable for payments under the lease. We believe that
we will be able to find suitable facilities following the completion of the
Asset Sale with no material adverse effect on the Company.
We have abandoned an office in New York City where we used to occupy
approximately 3,400 square feet under a lease expiring in January 2003. We have
accrued a real estate disposition liability of approximately $240,000 at
December 31, 2001, which we believe will be sufficient to settle all obligations
related to the closing and abandonment of our offices in New York and Atlanta.
Legal Proceedings
On or about February 8, 2002, we received a complaint filed by Properties
Georgia OBJLW One Corporation in the state court of Fulton County, Georgia on
December 6, 2001 alleging that we defaulted on our lease in Building 14 at 3495
Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. The complaint seeks damages in the amount
of $141,752 plus interest of $23,827 plus attorneys' fees and court costs.
On or about January 14, 2002, Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc., a
California corporation and the assignee of the claims of Siemens ICN, filed a
complaint against us alleging, among other things, that we breached our contract
with Siemens. The complaint seeks damages of $18,058.08 plus interest at a rate
of 18% from January 26, 2001, plus expenses and attorneys' fees. The complaint
was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara,
California.
We are not a party to any other material legal proceedings. From time to
time, we are involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to the
conduct of our business.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accompanying this Proxy Statement is a copy of the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. The financial statements
included in this report are incorporated in, and constitute a part of, this
Proxy Statement.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data of HomeCom should be read in
conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" and the financial statements and related notes, all
of which are included in the copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
2001 enclosed herewith.
Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Statement of Operations Data:
-----------------------------
Revenues $ 2,503,185 $ 2,481,905 $ 3,907,282 $ 4,509,977 $ 1,279,486
Cost of revenues 2,139,982 2,085,598 951,406 2,722,309 1,007,430
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 363,203 396,307 2,955,876 1,787,668 272,056
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 1,440,002 1,142,222 2,878,302 1,944,020 858
Product development 514,655 633,268 315,809 321,259 --
General and administrative 2,538,229 2,896,287 3,765,514 1,182,192 770,659
Depreciation and amortization 238,537 542,269 1,757,124 1,605,345 --
Asset Impairment -- -- -- 1,436,078 493,905
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses 4,731,423 5,214,046 8,716,749 6,488,894 1,265,422
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating loss (4,368,220) (4,817,739) (5,760,873) (4,701,226) (993,366)
Other expenses (income):
Gain on sale of division -- (4,402,076) -- -- --
Interest expense 543,420 445,216 32,583 (5,981) --
Other expense (income), net (93,298) (166,917) (103,175) (90,793) (146,362)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes (4,818,342) (693,962) (5,690,281) (4,604,452) (847,004)
Income tax provision (benefit) -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations (4,818,342) (693,962) (5,690,281) (4,604,452) (847,004)
Loss from discontinued operations (62,839) (510,178) (4,630,508) (1,755,898) --
Gain (loss) on disposal of business segment -- -- 1,144,591 (3,000,377) 394,543
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss (4,881,181) (1,204,140) (9,176,198) (9,360,727) (452,461)
Deemed preferred stock dividend -- (666,667) (2,557,466) (1,526,728) (708,778)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss applicable to common shareholders $ (4,881,181) $ (1,870,807) $(11,733,664) $(10,887,455) $ (1,161,239)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Loss per common share--basic and diluted
Continuing operations $ (1.86) $ (0.16) $ (0.90) $ (0.72) $ (0.16)
Discontinued operations (0.02) (0.28) (0.96) (0.55) 0.04
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total $ (1.88) $ (0.44) $ (1.86) $ (1.27) $ (0.12)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding 2,602,515 4,287,183 6,324,791 8,549,693 9,869,074
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Balance Sheet Data:
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Working capital (deficit) $ 2,721,930 $ 2,265,725 $ 1,033,802 $ (823,406) (960,154)
Total assets 4,664,779 4,565,490 10,535,718 2,528,973 665,391
Long-term obligations 1,652,009 88,242 315,275 357,757 --
Total liabilities 2,708,007 1,117,041 2,930,600 2,298,013 1,533,124
Redeemable Preferred Stock -- -- 1,624,920 251,750 251,750
Stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,956,772 3,448,449 5,980,198 (20,790) (1,119,483)
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PRO-FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The tables below set forth the historical balance sheets and results of
operations for the Company for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2000, and
2001 and the balance sheet and results of operations of the Company as of those
dates on a pro-forma basis. These unaudited pro-forma financial statements are
not necessarily indicative of results that actually would have occurred if the
transaction had been in effect as of and for the periods presented or the
results that may be achieved in the future. The adjustments related to the
pro-forma balance sheet assume the transaction was consummated at December 31,
2001, while adjustments to the pro-forma statements of operations assume the
transaction was consummated at January 1, 2000. These statements should be read
in conjunction with the description of the proposed sale described elsewhere in
this Proxy Statement, and the financial statements of the Company included in
the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, included as a part
of Exhibit C to this Proxy Statement.
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Unaudited Historical and Pro-forma Statements of Operations
Year Ended December 31,
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2000 2001
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Pro-forma Pro-forma
HOMECOM Adjustments HOMECOM HOMECOM Adjustments HOMECOM
Historical (1) Pro-forma Historical (1) Pro-forma
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Revenues $ 4,509,977 $ 4,509,977 $ -- $ 1,279,486 $ 1,279,486 $ --
Cost of Revenues 2,722,309 2,722,309 -- 1,007,430 1,007,430 --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
GROSS PROFIT 1,787,668 1,787,668 -- 272,056 272,056 --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing 1,944,020 1,633,481 310,539 858 858 --
Product development 321,259 -- 321,259 -- -- --
General and administrative 1,182,192 521,147 661,045 770,659 404,557 366,102
Depreciation and amortization 1,605,345 1,605,345 -- -- -- --
Asset Impairment Charge 1,436,078 1,106,808 329,270 493,905 -- 493,905
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses 6,488,894 4,866,781 1,622,113 1,265,422 405,415 860,007
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING LOSS (4,701,226) (3,079,113) (1,622,113) (993,366) (133,359) (860,007)
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME)
Interest expense (5,981) -- (5,981) -- -- --
Other income, net (90,793) -- (90,793) (146,362) -- (146,362)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAXES (4,604,452) (3,079,113) (1,525,339) (847,004) (133,359) (713,645)
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED $ (0.54) $ (0.36) $ (0.18) $ (0.08) $ (0.01) $ (0.07)
WEIGHTED NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING 8,549,693 8,549,693 8,549,693 9,869,074 9,869,074 9,869,074
Notes to Pro-forma Statements of Operations:
1. Historically, the Company was organized into five separate business units.
The Company's reportable segments were: custom Web development (FAST),
Internet outsourcing services (HostAmerica), Internet security services
(HISS), internet banking, and InsureRate/FIMI. On June 9, 1998, the Company
sold substantially all of the assets of its HostAmerica internet
outsourcing services business unit to Sage Acquisition Corp. On October 1,
1999 the Company sold all of its HISS unit to Infrastructure Defense, Inc.
On January 31, 2001 the Company sold all of the assets of its
InsureRate/FIMI unit to Digital Insurance, Inc. On March 15, 2001 the
company sold the remaining assets of its internet banking unit to Netzee,
Inc. As such the only remaining business represents hosting and web site
maintenance services (formerly included in FAST), with all other business
units being reported as discontinued operations. These Pro-forma
Adjustments represent the sale of the remaining business unit, FAST,
leaving only corporate general expenses, which were incurred to sustain
public corporate operations and were unrelated to FAST.
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Historical and Pro-forma Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001
Pro-forma HOMECOM
HOMECOM Adjustments Pro-forma
Historical (1) (2)
------------ ------------ ------------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 413,346 $ -- $ 413,346
Accounts receivable, net 154,144 154,144 --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total current assets 567,490 154,144 413,346
Furniture, fixtures and equipment held for sale 97,901 97,901 --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets $ 665,391 $ 252,045 $ 413,346
============ ============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,527,644 $ -- $ 1,527,644
------------ ------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 1,527,644 -- 1,527,644
Other liabilities 5,480 5,480 --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total liabilities 1,533,124 5,480 1,527,644
------------ ------------ ------------
Redeemable Preferred stock, Series B $.01 par value, 125 shares authorized,
125 shares issued at December 31 2000 and 2001, respectively and 17.8
shares outstanding at December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively,
convertible, participating, $405,637 liquidation value as of December
31, 2001 251,750 -- 251,750
------------ ------------ ------------
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFECIT)
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 15,000,000 shares
authorized, 9,359,157 and 14,999,156 shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively 1,500 -- 1,500
Preferred stock, Series C, $.01 par value, 175 shares
issued and authorized, 92.1 and 90.5 shares outstanding at December 31,
2000 and 2001, respectively, convertible, participating; $2,073,419
liquidation value at December 31, 2001 1 -- 1
Preferred stock, Series D, $.01 par value, 75 shares issued
and authorized, 1.3 shares outstanding at December 31,
2000 and 2001, respectively; convertible, participating;
$29,322 liquidation value at December 31, 2001 1 -- 1
Preferred stock, Series E, $.01 par value, 106.4 shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2001, convertible, participating;
$2,418,836 liquidation value at December 31, 2001 1 -- 1
Treasury stock, 123,695 shares at December 31, 2001 (8,659) -- (8,659)
Additional paid-in capital 24,587,964 -- 24,587,964
Accumulated deficit (25,700,291) 246,565 (25,946,856)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total stockholder's equity (deficit) (1,119,483) 246,565 (1,366,048)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 665,391 $ 252,045 $ 413,346
============ ============ ============
Notes to Pro-forma Balance Sheet:
1. Historically, the Company was organized into five separate business units.
The Company's reportable segments were: custom Web development (FAST),
Internet outsourcing services (HostAmerica), Internet security services
(HISS), internet banking, and InsureRate/FIMI. On June 9, 1998, the Company
sold substantially all of the assets of its HostAmerica internet
outsourcing services business unit to Sage Acquisition Corp. On October 1,
1999 the Company sold all of its HISS unit to Infrastructure Defense, Inc.
On January 31, 2001 the Company sold all of the assets of its
InsureRate/FIMI unit to Digital Insurance, Inc. On March 15, 2001 the
company sold the remaining assets of its internet banking unit to Netzee,
Inc. As such the only remaining business represents hosting and web site
maintenance services (formerly included in FAST), with all other business
units being reported as discontinued operations. The Pro-forma Adjustments
represent the sale of the remaining business unit, FAST.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Proxy Statement contains certain statements, such as statements
regarding HomeCom's future plans, that constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including
certain statements concerning our expectations, beliefs, or strategies regarding
future revenues and operations, and certain statements concerning our future
business plans. When used in this Proxy Statement, the words "expects",
"believes," "intends," "anticipates" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks
and uncertainties include things such as changes in the value and condition of
our assets, the loss of key personnel, whether we are able to complete the
proposed transactions described in the Proxy Statement, a change in control of
the Company or changes in financial markets and general, economic conditions.
Reference is also made in particular to the discussion set forth in our
Registration Statements on Forms S-1 (File Nos. 333-12219, 333-42599, 333-45383,
333-8637, 333-88491, and 333-56795) and S-3 (333-73123 and 333-81581).
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PROPOSAL 2: AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMPANY
The Board of Directors has adopted a resolution and recommends to the
Stockholders for their adoption and approval an amendment to the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation to change the name of the Company from "HomeCom
Communications, Inc." to "Prospect Technologies, Inc."
Purpose of Proposed Change of Name
Because the Asset Sale will result in the disposition of all of our
remaining operations, we will no longer conduct any business that is associated
with the "HomeCom Communications" name. Moreover, the business that is currently
associated with the HomeCom name will be owned and operated by Tulix, and we
believe that confusion would likely result if we continued to call our company
"HomeCom Communications" while another company owned and operated the business
associated with the "HomeCom Communications" name. Thus, while we do not have a
business plan other than to keep the Company current in its reporting
obligations as a public company, we believe the proposed name change will lessen
the likelihood of confusion that could result if we do not change our name.
Accordingly, management believes that a change of the corporate name to
"Prospect Technologies, Inc." is appropriate and recommends a vote for the
adoption of the amendment to the Certificate Incorporation.
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation
If approved, Article I of our Certificate of Incorporation would be
restated in its entirety as follows:
"I.
The name of the Corporation is Prospect Technologies, Inc."
The form of amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to amend Article
I of our Certificate of Incorporation changing the name from "HomeCom
Communications, Inc." to "Prospect Technologies, Inc." is included in Exhibit B
attached hereto.
Vote Required and Board Recommendation
The adoption and approval of the amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation requires approval by a vote of the holders of a majority of all of
the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote at the
Special Meeting of Stockholders (or the holders of a majority of the Common
Stock). If the amendment is approved by the Stockholders, the Board of Directors
intends to make the change effective at the earliest appropriate time consistent
with an orderly transition to the new name.
Upon the effective date of the name change we will take action to change
the stock trading symbol for our Common Stock. Stock certificates representing
the Common Stock issued prior to the effective date of the change in the
corporate name to "Prospect Technologies, Inc." will continue to represent the
same number of shares, remain authentic, and will not be required to be returned
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to us or to our transfer agent for reissuance. New stock certificates issued
upon transfer of shares of Common Stock after the name change will bear the name
"Prospect Technologies, Inc.", and will have a new CUSIP number. Delivery of
existing stock certificates will continue to be accepted in transactions made by
a Stockholder after the corporate name is changed.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDEMENT TO THE
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
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PROPOSAL 3: AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
The Board of Directors has approved, and is recommending to the
Stockholders for approval at the Special Meeting of Stockholders, an amendment
to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares
of Common Stock which we are authorized to issue from fifteen million
(15,000,000) shares to one hundred million (100,000,000) shares. The Board of
Directors has determined that this amendment is advisable and should be
considered at the Special Meeting of Stockholders.
Purposes and Effects of Proposed Increase in the Number of Shares of Common
Stock.
The proposed amendment would increase the number of shares of Common Stock
which we are authorized to issue from 15,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares.
The additional 85,000,000 shares would be part of the existing class of Common
Stock and, if and when issued, would have the same rights and privileges as the
shares Common Stock presently issued and outstanding. At March 12, 2002,
14,999,156 shares of Common Stock were outstanding.
The Board of Directors believes it is desirable to increase the number of
shares of Common Stock we are authorized to issue by an additional 85,000,000
shares for several reasons. First, we currently do not have available a
sufficient number of authorized but unissued shares of common stock to support
conversion of our outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, including shares of
series B preferred stock that were supposed to convert into shares of common
stock on March 24, 2002, and the exercise of outstanding options and warrants.
As of December 31, 2001, the aggregate liquidation value of the outstanding
shares of our preferred stock was approximately $4,927,214. If these outstanding
shares of preferred stock were to be converted into shares of common stock as of
such date, we would be obligated to issue in excess of 492,720,000 shares of
common stock upon such conversions. Such being the case, if our stock price were
to remain at $.01 per share, we will have insufficient authorized but unissued
shares of common stock available even if the proposed amendment is approved.
Obviously, we cannot predict how our stock price may change in the future, and
we therefore cannot predict how many shares of common stock will be issuable
upon conversion of our preferred stock. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors
believes that it is important to increase the number of shares of common stock
that we are authorized to issue above 15,000,000.
If the additional shares of common stock are not used for the purpose of
supporting conversions of the outstanding shares of our preferred stock, they
will provide us with additional authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock
to issue in connection with such corporate purposes as the Board of Directors
may, from time to time, consider advisable. Having such shares available for
issuance in the future will give the Company greater flexibility and will allow
the Board of Directors to issue such shares without the delay and expense of a
special meeting of Stockholders to authorize such issuance. The Company could
issue shares in connection with acquisitions, stock splits, stock dividends, the
exercise of options granted under various stock option and other employee
benefit plans, equity financings or other transactions. There are at present no
specific understandings, arrangements or agreements with respect to any future
acquisitions that would require us to issue a material amount of new shares of
its Common Stock.
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The increase in the number of shares of Common Stock that we are authorized
to issue will not have any immediate effect on the rights of existing
Stockholders. However, the Board of Directors will have the authority to issue
authorized Common Stock without requiring future Stockholder approval of such
issuances, except as may be required by the Certificate of Incorporation and
applicable law and regulations. To the extent that the additional authorized
shares of Common Stock are issued in the future, they will decrease the existing
Stockholders' percentage equity ownership and, depending upon the price at which
they are issued as compared to the price paid by existing Stockholders for their
shares, could be dilutive to our existing Stockholders. The holders of Common
Stock have no preemptive rights to subscribe for or purchase any additional
shares of Common Stock that may be issued in the future.
The increase in the authorized number of shares of Common Stock and the
subsequent issuance of such shares could have the effect of delaying or
preventing a change in control of the Company without further action by the
Stockholders. Shares of authorized and unissued Common Stock could (within the
limits imposed by applicable law) be issued in one or more transactions which
would make a change in control of the Company more difficult, and therefore less
likely. Any such issuance of additional stock could have the effect of diluting
the earnings per share and book value per share of outstanding shares of Common
Stock, and such additional shares of Common Stock could be used to dilute the
stock ownership or voting rights of a person seeking to obtain control of the
Company. The Board of Directors has not presented this proposal with the
intention that the increase in the authorized shares of Common Stock be used as
a type of antitakeover device.
During 2002, the following automatic conversions of the outstanding shares
of our preferred stock have occurred or will occur:
o In March, the outstanding shares of our Series B preferred stock were
scheduled to convert automatically into shares of common stock,
pursuant to the Certificate of Designations governing our Series B
preferred stock; however, because we did not have a sufficient number
of authorized shares of Common Stock available for issuance upon
conversion of these shares of Series B preferred stock, no shares of
Series B preferred stock have been converted, and we remain obligated
to convert the remaining shares of Series B preferred stock into
shares of common stock.
o In July, the outstanding shares of our Series C preferred stock will
convert automatically into shares of common stock; and,
o In September, the outstanding shares of our Series D preferred stock
will convert automatically into shares of common stock.
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation.
If approved, the first sentence of Article IV of our Certificate
Incorporation would be amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
"IV.
The total number of shares of capital stock which the Corporation
is authorized to issue is One Hundred One Million (101,000,000),
divided into two classes as follows:
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(1) One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares of common stock, $.0001
par value per share ("Common Stock"); and
(2) One Million (1,000,000) shares of preferred stock, $.01 par-value
("Preferred Stock")."
The Certificate of Incorporation will remain the same in all other respects. The
form of the amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation is included in Exhibit
B attached hereto.
Vote Required and Board Recommendation.
The affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Capital Stock of the Company entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of
Stockholders (or the holders of a majority of our Common Stock) is required to
approve the proposed amendment.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
Description of Capital Stock
Our authorized capital stock consists of 15,000,000 shares of common stock,
$.0001 par value, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value. As of
March 12, 2002, there were outstanding 14,999,156 shares of common stock held of
record by 111 record holders. Of the authorized preferred stock, 20,000 shares
have been designated series A convertible preferred stock, none of which are
presently outstanding, 125 shares have been designated series B convertible
preferred stock, 17.813 shares of which are presently outstanding and held by
three record holders, 175 shares have been designated series C convertible
preferred stock, 90.479 shares of which are presently outstanding and are held
by one record holder, and 75 shares have been designated series D convertible
preferred stock, 1.291 of which are presently outstanding and are held by one
record holder, and 107 shares have been designated series E convertible
preferred stock, 106.35 of which are presently outstanding and are held by one
record holder.
Common Stock
Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote per share for
the election of directors and all matters to be submitted to a vote of the
stockholders. Subject to the rights of any holders of preferred stock, the
holders of shares of common stock are entitled to share ratably in any dividends
as may be declared by the board of directors out of legally available funds. In
the event of our dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of shares of
common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment
of all liabilities and the aggregate liquidation preference of outstanding
shares of preferred stock. Holders of shares of common stock have no preemptive,
subscription, redemption or conversion rights. The outstanding shares of common
stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
Preferred Stock
Our restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of
preferred stock with designations, rights and preferences determined from time
to time by the board of directors. Accordingly, the board of directors is
empowered, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with
dividends, liquidation, conversion, voting and other rights that could adversely
affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of common stock.
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Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, the board has classified 125
shares of preferred stock as series B convertible preferred stock with the
rights, preferences, privileges and terms set forth in the certificate of
designations filed with the State of Delaware. Of the 125 shares authorized by
the board, 17.813 are currently outstanding. The stated value per share of the
series B preferred stock is $20,000. All shares of common stock are of junior
rank to all series B preferred shares in respect to the preferences as to
distributions and payments upon the liquidation, dissolution, and winding up.
The rights of the shares of common stock are subject to the preferences and
relative rights of the series B preferred shares. The series B preferred shares
will be of greater rank than any series of common or preferred stock issued by
us in the future. Without the prior express written consent of the holders of at
least a majority of the then outstanding series B preferred shares, we will not
authorize or issue capital stock that is of senior or equal rank to the series B
preferred shares regarding the preferences as to distributions and payments upon
our liquidation, dissolution and winding up. Without the prior express written
consent of the holders of not less than a majority of the then outstanding
series B preferred shares, we will not hereafter authorize or make any amendment
to our certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or make any resolution of the
board of directors with the Delaware Secretary of State containing any
provisions which would materially and adversely affect or impair the rights or
relative priority of the holders of the series B preferred shares relative to
the holders of the common stock or the holders of any other class of capital
stock. In the event of our merger or consolidation with or into another
corporation, the series B preferred shares will maintain their relative powers,
designations, and preferences, and no merger may result that is inconsistent
with this provision.
Holders of the series B preferred stock are not entitled to receive
dividends. If any series B preferred shares are outstanding, we may not, without
the prior express written consent of the holders of a majority of the then
outstanding series B preferred shares, directly or indirectly declare, pay or
make any dividends or other distributions upon any of the common stock unless
written notice thereof has been given to holders of the series B preferred
shares at least thirty days prior to the earlier of (a) the record date taken
for or (b) the payment of the dividend or other distribution. We may declare and
pay a dividend in cash with respect to the common stock so long as we pay
simultaneously to each holder of series B preferred shares an amount in cash
equal to the amount the holder would have received had all of the holder's
series B preferred shares been converted to common stock one business day before
the record date for the dividend, and after giving effect to the payment of any
dividend and any other required payments, including required payments to the
holders of the series B preferred shares, we have in cash or cash equivalents an
amount equal to the aggregate of:
o all of our liabilities reflected on our most recently available
balance sheet;
o the amount of any indebtedness incurred by us or any of our
subsidiaries since our most recent balance sheet; and
o 120% of the amount payable to all holders of any shares of any class
of preferred stock assuming a liquidation as the date of our most
recently available balance sheet.
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In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or
winding up, the holders of the series B preferred shares will be entitled to
receive in cash out of our assets, whether from capital or from earnings
available for distribution to our stockholders, before any amount will be paid
to the holders of any of our capital stock of any class junior in rank to the
series B preferred shares in respect of the preferences as to the distributions
and payments on the liquidation, dissolution and winding up, an amount per
series B preferred share equal to the sum of (i) $20,000 and (ii) a premium of
5% per year of the stated value from the date of issuance of the series B
preferred stock; provided that, if the funds are insufficient to pay the full
amount due to the holders of series B preferred shares and holders of shares of
other classes or series of preferred stock that are of equal rank with the
series B preferred shares as to payments of this type, then each holder of
series B preferred shares and other preferred shares will share equally in the
available funds in accordance with their respective liquidation preferences. The
purchase or redemption by us of stock of any class in any manner permitted by
law will not be regarded as a liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Neither
our consolidation or merger with or into any other person, nor the sale or
transfer by us of less than substantially all of its assets will be deemed to be
a liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
The holders of series B preferred shares have no voting rights, except as
required by law, including the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Each share of series B preferred stock is convertible into the number of
shares of our common stock, equal to the stated value, or $20,000, plus a
premium of 5% per year of the stated value from the date of issuance of the
series B preferred stock, divided by the conversion price. The conversion price
is equal to the lesser of:
(1) the average closing bid prices of the common stock for any four
consecutive trading days during the twenty-five consecutive trading day
period ending on the day prior to the conversion; or
(2) $5.23.
As of December 31, 2001, the aggregate liquidation value of the shares of
Series B preferred stock outstanding was approximately $405,637. If these shares
of Series B preferred stock were to be converted into shares of common stock as
of such date, we would be obligated to issue in excess of 40,000,000 shares of
common stock upon such conversions.
Under the conversion price formula, there is no ceiling on the number of
shares of common stock into which the outstanding shares of series B preferred
stock can be converted. As a result, as the price of the common stock decreases,
the number of shares of common stock underlying the outstanding shares of series
B preferred stock continues to increase.
Under the conversion price formula, the series B preferred stock may, from
time to time, be convertible at a rate at or below the common stock's market
price. The lower the common stock's market price at the time a holder converts
his outstanding shares of series B preferred stock, the more shares of common
stock the holder will get in the conversion. To the extent a holder of shares of
series B preferred stock converts and then sells the shares of common stock, the
common stock's market price may decrease due to the additional shares in the
market, allowing the selling holder to convert other shares of series B
preferred stock into greater amounts of common stock, the sale of which could
further depress the market price for the common stock. The downward pressure on
the market price of the common stock as a holder of the series B preferred stock
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converts and sells material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales
by other holders or others, placing further downward pressure on the market
price of the common stock. The conversion of the outstanding shares of series B
preferred stock may result in substantial dilution to the interest of other
common stockholders, since each holder of the outstanding shares of series B
preferred stock may ultimately convert and sell the full amount of common stock
issuable upon conversion.
The series B preferred stock is subject to redemption at our option at 120%
of the principal amount of the stock being redeemed. Our Certificate of
Incorporation required that any shares of series B preferred stock that were
outstanding on March 24, 2002 be automatically converted into common stock on
that date. However, because we did not have a sufficient number of authorized
shares of common stock available for issuance upon conversion of these shares of
series B preferred stock, no shares of series B preferred stock have been
converted, and we remain obligated to convert the remaining shares of series B
preferred stock into common stock.
No shares of the series B preferred stock may be converted if, following
such conversion, the holder of the shares would beneficially own in excess of
4.9% of the outstanding shares. Pursuant to the terms of the NASDAQ National
Market's Market Place Rule 4460(i), we have agreed with the holders of the
series B preferred stock that so long as we are subject to this rule or any rule
substantially similar to this rule, we will not issue more than 19.99% of the
common stock outstanding on the date the series B preferred stock was issued
upon conversion of the series B preferred stock in the absence of:
o the approval of the issuance by our stockholders; or
o a waiver by NASDAQ of the provisions of that rule.
We issued series B preferred stock totaling $2,500,000 on March 25, 1999.
The series B preferred stock investors were issued 125 shares of preferred
stock, having a stated value of $20,000 per share, and 225,000 warrants to
purchase common stock at $5.70 per share. We paid offering costs of $216,250
cash plus 25,000 warrants to purchase common stock at $5.70 per share, resulting
in net proceeds to us of $2,283,750 for the preferred shares and warrants.
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
Pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, the Board has classified 175
shares of preferred stock as series C convertible preferred stock with the
rights, preferences, privileges and terms set forth in the certificate of
designations filed with the State of Delaware. Of the 175 shares authorized by
the Board, 90.479 shares are currently outstanding. The stated value per share
of the series C preferred stock is $20,000. All shares of common stock are to be
of junior rank to all series C preferred shares in respect to the preferences as
to distributions and payments upon our liquidation, dissolution, and winding up.
The rights of the shares of common stock are subject to the preferences and
relative rights of the series C preferred shares. Except for the series B
preferred stock, the series C preferred shares will be of greater rank than any
series of common or preferred stock issued by us in the future. Without the
prior express written consent of the holders of not less than a majority of the
then outstanding series C preferred shares, we will not hereafter authorize or
issue additional or other capital stock that is of senior or equal rank to the
series C preferred shares in respect of the preferences as to distributions and
payments upon our liquidation, dissolution and winding up. Without the prior
express written consent of the holders of not less than a majority of the then
outstanding series C preferred shares, we will not hereafter authorize or make
any amendment to the our certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or make any
resolution of the board of directors with the Delaware Secretary of State
containing any provisions which would materially and adversely affect or
otherwise impair the rights or relative priority of the holders of the series C
preferred shares relative to the holders of the common stock or the holders of
any other class of capital stock. In the event of our merger or consolidation
with or into another corporation, the series C preferred shares will maintain
their relative powers, designations, and preferences provided for herein, and no
merger may result that is inconsistent with this provision.
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Holders of the series C preferred stock are not entitled to receive
dividends. If any series C preferred shares are outstanding, we may not, without
the prior express written consent of the holders of a majority of the then
outstanding series C preferred shares, directly or indirectly declare, pay or
make any dividends or other distributions upon any of the common stock unless
written notice has been given to holders of the series C preferred shares at
least thirty days prior to the earlier of (a) the record date taken for or (b)
the payment of the dividend or other distribution. We may declare and pay a
dividend in cash with respect to the common stock so long as we: (i) pay
simultaneously to each holder of series C preferred shares an amount in cash
equal to the amount the holder would have received had all of the holder's
series C preferred shares been converted to common stock one business day prior
to the record date for the dividend, and after giving effect to the payment of
any dividend and any other payments required in connection therewith, including
to the holders of the series C preferred shares, we have in cash or cash
equivalents an amount equal to the aggregate of:
o all of our liabilities reflected on our most recently available
balance sheet;
o the amount of any indebtedness incurred by us or any of our
subsidiaries since our most recent balance sheet;
o 120% of the amount payable to all holders of any shares of any class
of preferred stock assuming a liquidation as the date of our most
recently available balance sheet.
In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or
winding up, the holders of the series C preferred shares will be entitled to
receive in cash out of our assets, whether from capital or from earnings
available for distribution to its stockholders, before any amount will be paid
to the holders of any of our capital stock of any class junior in rank to the
series C preferred shares in respect of the preferences as to the distributions
and payments on the liquidation, dissolution and winding up, an amount per
series C preferred share equal to the sum of (i) $20,000 and (ii) a premium of
6% per year of the stated value from the date of issuance of the series C
preferred stock; provided that, if the funds are insufficient to pay the full
amount due to the holders of series C preferred shares and holders of shares of
other classes or series of preferred stock that are of equal rank with the
series C preferred shares as to payments of this type, then each holder of
series C preferred shares and other preferred shares will share equally in the
available funds in accordance with their respective liquidation preferences. The
purchase or redemption by us of stock of any class in any manner permitted by
law will not be regarded as a liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Neither
our consolidation or merger with or into any other person, nor the sale or
transfer by us of less than substantially all of its assets will be deemed to be
a liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
The holders of series C preferred shares have no voting rights, except as
required by law, including, but not limited to, the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.
The series C preferred stock has an initial stated value of $20,000 per
share, which increases at the rate of 6% per year. Each series C preferred share
is convertible, beginning 120 days following the date of issuance, at the option
of the holder, into the number of shares of common stock determined dividing the
stated value by the lower of (a) $5.875, and (b) 82.5% of the average of the
closing bid prices for the five trading days prior to the date of conversion.
Any series C preferred stock outstanding on July 22, 2002 will automatically be
converted into common stock at the conversion price then in effect.
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As of December 31, 2001, the aggregate liquidation value of the shares of
Series C preferred stock outstanding was approximately $2,073,419. If these
shares of Series C preferred stock were to be converted into shares of common
stock as of such date, we would be obligated to issue in excess of 207,000,000
shares of common stock upon such conversions.
Under the conversion price formula, there is no ceiling on the number of
shares of common stock into which the outstanding shares of series C preferred
stock can be converted. As a result, as the price of the common stock decreases,
the number of shares of common stock underlying the outstanding shares of series
C preferred stock continues to increase.
Under the conversion price formula, the series C preferred stock will be
convertible at a rate at or below the common stock's market price. The lower the
common stock's market price at the time a holder converts his outstanding shares
of series C preferred stock, the more shares of common stock the holder will get
in the conversion. To the extent a holder of shares of series C preferred stock
converts and then sells the shares of common stock, the common stock's market
price may decrease due to the additional shares in the market, allowing the
selling holder to convert other shares of series C preferred stock into greater
amounts of common stock, the sale of which could further depress the market
price for the common stock. The downward pressure on the market price of the
common stock as a holder of the series C preferred stock converts and sells
material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by other holders or
others, placing further downward pressure on the market price of the common
stock. The conversion of the outstanding shares of series C preferred stock may
result in substantial dilution to the interest of other common stockholders,
since each holder of the outstanding shares of series C preferred stock may
ultimately convert and sell the full amount of common stock issuable upon
conversion.
Through July 22, 2001, we had the right, under specified circumstances, to
prohibit holders of the Series C preferred stock from exercising any conversion
rights for up to 90 days. On August 2, 2000, we exercised that right by notice
to the holder of the series C preferred stock. We were required to compensate
the holders of the series C preferred stock in cash or in shares of common
stock.
At any time after the issuance date, we have the right, in our sole
discretion, to redeem, from time to time, any or all of the series C preferred
stock provided that specified conditions are met, including that we have cash,
credit or standby underwriting facilities available to fund the redemption. The
redemption price is 120% of the original purchase price.
No shares of the series C preferred stock may be converted if, following
such conversion, the holder of the shares would beneficially own in excess of
4.9% of the outstanding shares. Pursuant to the terms of the NASDAQ National
Market's Market Place Rule 4460 (i), we have agreed with the holders of the
series C preferred stock that so long as we are subject to this rule or any rule
substantially similar to this rule, we will not issue more than 19.99% of the
common stock outstanding on the date the series C preferred stock was issued
upon conversion of the series C preferred stock in the absence of:
o the approval of the issuance by our stockholders; or
o a waiver by NASDAQ of the provisions of that rule.
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On July 28, 1999, we completed a private placement of $3,500,000 principal
amount of our series C convertible preferred stock and related warrants to
purchase up to 59,574 shares of common stock. The series C preferred stock and
warrants were sold in reliance on Rule 506 of the Securities Act, which provides
an exemption from registration for sales to accredited investors, as defined by
Rule 501 under Regulation D of the Securities Act.
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
Pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, the board has classified 75
shares of preferred stock as Series D Convertible Preferred Stock with the
rights, preferences, privileges and terms set forth in the certificate of
designations filed with the State of Delaware. Of the 75 shares authorized by
the board, 1.291 shares are currently outstanding. The stated value per share of
the series D preferred stock is $20,000. All shares of common stock are to be of
junior rank to all series D preferred shares in respect to the preferences as to
distributions and payments upon our liquidation, dissolution, and winding up.
The rights of the shares of common stock are subject to the preferences and
relative rights of the series D preferred shares. Except for the series B
preferred stock and the series C preferred stock, the series D preferred shares
will be of greater rank than any series of common or preferred stock issued by
us in the future. Without the prior express written consent of the holders of
not less than a majority of the then outstanding series D preferred shares, we
will not hereafter authorize or issue additional or other capital stock that is
of senior or equal rank to the series D preferred shares in respect of the
preferences as to distributions and payments upon our liquidation, dissolution
and winding up. Without the prior express written consent of the holders of not
less than a majority of the then outstanding series D preferred shares, we will
not hereafter authorize or make any amendment to our certificate of
incorporation or bylaws, or make any resolution of the board of directors with
the Delaware Secretary of State containing any provisions which would materially
and adversely affect or otherwise impair the rights or relative priority of the
holders of the series D preferred shares relative to the holders of the common
stock or the holders of any other class of capital stock. In the event of our
merger or consolidation with or into another corporation, the series D preferred
shares will maintain their relative powers, designations, and preferences
provided for herein, and no merger may result that is inconsistent with this
provision.
Holders of the series D preferred stock are not entitled to receive
dividends. If any series D preferred shares are outstanding, we may not, without
the prior express written consent of the holders of a majority of the then
outstanding series D preferred shares, directly or indirectly declare, pay or
make any dividends or other distributions upon any of the common stock unless
written notice thereof has been given to holders of the series D preferred
shares at least thirty days prior to the earlier of (a) the record date taken
for or (b) the payment of the dividend or other distribution. We may declare and
pay a dividend in cash with respect to the common stock so long as we: (i) pay
simultaneously to each holder of series D preferred shares an amount in cash
equal to the amount the holder would have received had all of the holder's
series D preferred shares been converted to common stock one business day prior
to the record date for the dividend, and after giving effect to the payment of
any dividend and any other payments required in connection therewith, including
to the holders of the series D preferred shares, we have in cash or cash
equivalents an amount equal to the aggregate of:
o all of our liabilities reflected on our most recently available
balance sheet;
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o the amount of any indebtedness incurred by us or any of our
subsidiaries since our most recent balance sheet;
o 120% of the amount payable to all holders of any shares of any class
of preferred stock assuming a liquidation as the date of our most
recently available balance sheet.
In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or
winding up, the holders of the series D preferred shares will be entitled to
receive in cash out of our assets, whether from capital or from earnings
available for distribution to our stockholders, before any amount will be paid
to the holders of any of our capital stock of any class junior in rank to the
series D preferred shares in respect of the preferences as to the distributions
and payments on the liquidation, dissolution and winding up, an amount per
series D preferred share equal to the sum of (a) $20,000 and (b) a premium of 6%
per year of the stated value from the date of issuance of the series D preferred
stock; provided that, if the funds are insufficient to pay the full amount due
to the holders of series D preferred shares and holders of shares of other
classes or series of preferred stock that are of equal rank with the series D
preferred shares as to payments of this type, then each holder of series D
preferred shares and other preferred shares will share equally in the available
funds in accordance with their respective liquidation preferences. The purchase
or redemption by us of stock of any class in any manner permitted by law will
not be regarded as a liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Neither our
consolidation or merger with or into any other person, nor the sale or transfer
by us of less than substantially all of its assets will be deemed to be a
liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
The holders of series D preferred shares have no voting rights, except as
required by law, including, but not limited to, the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.
The series D preferred stock has an initial stated value of $20,000 per
share, which increases at the rate of 6% per year. Each series D preferred share
is convertible, at the option of the holder, into the number of shares of common
stock determined by dividing the stated value by the lower of (a) $5.875, and
(b) 82.5% of the average of the closing bid prices for the five trading days
prior to the date of conversion. Any series D preferred stock outstanding on
September 27, 2002 will automatically be converted into common stock at the
conversion price then in effect.
As of December 31, 2001, the aggregate liquidation value of the shares of
Series D preferred stock outstanding was approximately $29,322. If these shares
of Series D preferred stock were to be converted into shares of common stock as
of such date, we would be obligated to issue in excess of 2,930,000 shares of
common stock upon such conversions.
Under the conversion price formula, there is no ceiling on the number of
shares of common stock into which the outstanding shares of series D preferred
stock can be converted. As a result, as the price of the common stock decreases,
the number of shares of common stock underlying the outstanding shares of series
D preferred stock continues to increase.
Under the conversion price formula, the series D preferred stock will be
convertible at a rate at or below the common stock's market price. The lower the
common stock's market price at the time a holder converts his outstanding shares
of series D preferred stock, the more shares of common stock the holder will get
in the conversion. To the extent a holder of shares of series D preferred stock
converts and then sells the shares of common stock, the common stock's market
price may decrease due to the additional shares in the market, allowing the
selling holder to convert other shares of series D preferred stock into greater
amounts of common stock, the sale of which could further depress the market
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price for the common stock. The downward pressure on the market price of the
common stock as a holder of the series D preferred stock converts and sells
material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by other holders or
others, placing further downward pressure on the market price of the common
stock. The conversion of the outstanding shares of series D preferred stock may
result in substantial dilution to the interest of other common stockholders,
since each holder of the outstanding shares of series D preferred stock may
ultimately convert and sell the full amount of common stock issuable upon
conversion.
Through September 27, 2001, we had the right, under specified
circumstances, to prohibit holders of the series D preferred stock from
exercising any conversion rights for up to 90 days. If we had exercised that
right, we would have been required to compensate the holders of the series D
preferred stock in cash or in shares of common stock.
At any time after the issuance date, we have the right, in our sole
discretion, to redeem, from time to time, any or all of the series D preferred
stock provided that specified conditions are met, including that we have cash,
credit or standby underwriting facilities available to fund the redemption. The
redemption price is 120% of the original purchase price after 120 days from the
issuance date.
No shares of the series D preferred stock may be converted if, following
such conversion, the holder of the shares would beneficially own in excess of
4.9% of the outstanding shares. Pursuant to the terms of the NASDAQ National
Market's Market Place Rule 4460 (i), we have agreed with the holders of the
series D preferred stock that so long as we are subject to this rule or any rule
substantially similar to this rule, we will not issue more than 19.99% of the
common stock outstanding on the date the series D preferred stock was issued
upon conversion of the series D preferred stock in the absence of:
o the approval of the issuance by our stockholders; or
o a waiver by NASDAQ of the provisions of that rule.
On September 28, 1999, we completed a private placement of $1,500,000
principal amount of our series D convertible preferred stock and related
warrants to purchase up to 25,000 shares of common stock. The series D preferred
stock and warrants were sold in reliance on Rule 506 of the Securities Act,
which provides an exemption from registration for sales to accredited investors,
as defined by Rule 501 under Regulation D of the Securities Act.
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock
Pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, the board has classified 107
shares of preferred stock as Series E Convertible Preferred Stock with the
rights, preferences, privileges and terms set forth in the certificate of
designations filed with the State of Delaware. Of the 107 shares authorized by
the board, 106.35 shares are currently outstanding. The stated value per share
of the series E preferred stock is $20,000. All shares of common stock are to be
of junior rank to all series E preferred shares in respect to the preferences as
to distributions and payments upon our liquidation, dissolution, and winding up.
The rights of the shares of common stock are subject to the preferences and
relative rights of the series E preferred shares. Except for the series B
preferred stock, the series C preferred stock, and the series D preferred stock,
the series E preferred shares will be of greater rank than any series of common
or preferred stock issued by us in the future. Without the prior express written
consent of the holders of not less than a majority of the then outstanding
series E preferred shares, we will not hereafter authorize or issue additional
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or other capital stock that is of senior or equal rank to the series E preferred
shares in respect of the preferences as to distributions and payments upon our
liquidation, dissolution and winding up. Without the prior express written
consent of the holders of not less than a majority of the then outstanding
series E preferred shares, we will not hereafter authorize or make any amendment
to the our certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or make any resolution of the
board of directors with the Delaware Secretary of State containing any
provisions which would materially and adversely affect or otherwise impair the
rights or relative priority of the holders of the series E preferred shares
relative to the holders of the common stock or the holders of any other class of
capital stock. In the event of our merger or consolidation with or into anther
corporation, the series E preferred shares will maintain their relative powers,
designations, and preferences provided for herein, and no merger may result that
is inconsistent with this provision.
Holders of the series E preferred stock are not entitled to receive
dividends. If any series E preferred shares are outstanding, we may not, without
the prior express written consent of the holders of a majority of the then
outstanding series E preferred shares, directly or indirectly declare, pay or
make any dividends or other distributions upon any of the common stock unless
written notice thereof has been given to holders of the series E preferred
shares at least thirty days prior to the earlier of (a) the record date taken
for or (b) the payment of the dividend or other distribution. We may declare and
pay a dividend in cash with respect to the common stock so long as we: (i) pay
simultaneously to each holder of series E preferred shares an amount in cash
equal to the amount the holder would have received had all of the holder's
series E preferred shares been converted to common stock one business day prior
to the record date for the dividend, and after giving effect to the payment of
any dividend and any other payments required in connection therewith, including
to the holders of the series E preferred shares, we have in cash or cash
equivalents an amount equal to the aggregate of:
o all of our liabilities reflected on our most recently available
balance sheet;
o the amount of any indebtedness incurred by us or any of our
subsidiaries since our most recent balance sheet;
o 120% of the amount payable to all holders of any shares of any class
of preferred stock assuming a liquidation as the date of our most
recently available balance sheet.
In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or
winding up, the holders of the series E preferred shares will be entitled to
receive in cash out of our assets, whether from capital or from earnings
available for distribution to our stockholders, before any amount will be paid
to the holders of any of our capital stock of any class junior in rank to the
series E preferred shares in respect of the preferences as to the distributions
and payments on the liquidation, dissolution and winding up, an amount per
series E preferred share equal to the sum of (i) $20,000 and (ii) a premium of
8% per year of the stated value from the date of issuance of the series E
preferred stock; provided that, if the funds are insufficient to pay the full
amount due to the holders of series E preferred shares and holders of shares of
other classes or series of preferred stock that are of equal rank with the
series E preferred shares as to payments of this type, then each holder of
series E preferred shares and other preferred shares will share equally in the
available funds in accordance with their respective liquidation preferences. The
purchase or redemption by us of stock of any class in any manner permitted by
law will not be regarded as a liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Neither
our consolidation or merger with or into any other person, nor the sale or
transfer by us of less than substantially all of its assets will be deemed to be
a liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
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The holders of Series E preferred shares have no voting rights, except as
required by law, including, but not limited to, the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.
The series E preferred stock has an initial stated value of $20,000 per
share, which increases at the rate of 8% per year. Each series E preferred share
is convertible, at the option of the holder, into the number of shares of common
stock determined by dividing the stated value by the lower of (a) $3.53, and (b)
82.5% of the average of the closing bid prices for the five trading days prior
to the date of conversion. Any series E preferred stock outstanding on April 14,
2003 will automatically be converted into common stock at the conversion price
then in effect.
As of December 31, 2001, the aggregate liquidation value of the shares of
Series E preferred stock outstanding was approximately $2,418,836. If these
shares of Series E preferred stock were to be converted into shares of common
stock as of such date, we would be obligated to issue in excess of 241,900,000
shares of common stock upon such conversions.
Under the conversion price formula, there is no ceiling on the number of
shares of common stock into which the outstanding shares of series E preferred
stock can be converted. As a result, as the price of the common stock decreases,
the number of shares of common stock underlying the outstanding shares of series
E preferred stock continues to increase.
Under the conversion price formula, the series E preferred stock will be
convertible at a rate at or below the common stock's market price. The lower the
common stock's market price at the time a holder converts his outstanding shares
of series E preferred stock, the more shares of common stock the holder will get
in the conversion. To the extent a holder of shares of series E preferred stock
converts and then sells the shares of common stock, the common stock's market
price may decrease due to the additional shares in the market, allowing the
selling holder to convert other shares of series E preferred stock into greater
amounts of common stock, the sale of which could further depress the market
price for the common stock. The downward pressure on the market price of the
common stock as a holder of the series E preferred stock converts and sells
material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by other holders or
others, placing further downward pressure on the market price of the common
stock. The conversion of the outstanding shares of series E preferred stock may
result in substantial dilution to the interest of other common stockholders,
since each holder of the outstanding shares of series E preferred stock may
ultimately convert and sell the full amount of common stock issuable upon
conversion.
Through April 14, 2002, we have the right, under specified circumstances,
to prohibit holders of the series E preferred stock from exercising any
conversion rights for up to 90 days. If we exercise that right, we are required
to compensate the holders of the series E preferred stock in cash or in shares
of common stock.
At any time after the issuance date, we have the right, in our sole
discretion, to redeem, from time to time, any or all of the series E preferred
stock provided that specified conditions are met, including that we have cash,
credit or standby underwriting facilities available to fund the redemption. The
redemption price is 120% of the original purchase price.
No shares of the series E preferred stock may be converted if, following
such conversion, the holder of the shares would beneficially own in excess of
4.9% of the outstanding shares. Pursuant to the terms of the NASDAQ National
Market's Market Place Rule 4460 (i), we have agreed with the holders of the
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series E preferred stock that so long as we are subject to this rule or any rule
substantially similar to this rule, we will not issue more than 19.99% of the
common stock outstanding on the date the series E preferred stock was issued
upon conversion of the series E preferred stock in the absence of:
o the approval of the issuance by our stockholders; or
o a waiver by NASDAQ of the provisions of that rule.
On April 14, 2000, we completed a private placement of $2,127,000 principal
amount of our series E convertible preferred stock and related warrants to
purchase up to 66,667 shares of common stock. The series E preferred stock and
warrants were sold in reliance on Rule 506 of the Securities Act, which provides
an exemption from registration for sales to accredited investors, as defined by
Rule 501 under Regulation D of the Securities Act.
Pursuant to certain registration rights granted to the investors in the
private placement, we are obligated to file under the Securities Act the
registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
Warrants
In connection with the completion with the our initial public offering, we
granted Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., the underwriter, warrants to acquire
100,000 shares of the common stock at an exercise price of $7.20 per share. The
exercise price is subject to adjustment under specified circumstances. The
underwriter warrants expire on May 12, 2002, if not earlier exercised.
In connection with the completion of the sale of series B convertible
preferred stock, we issued series B convertible preferred stock warrants to the
holders of our Series B Preferred Stock. These warrants represent the right to
acquire an aggregate of 250,000 shares of common stock, each with an exercise
price per share equal to $5.70 per share. The exercise price of these warrants
is subject to adjustment under specified circumstances. The series B convertible
preferred stock warrants will expire on March 24, 2004, if not earlier
exercised.
In connection with the sale of the series C convertible preferred stock, we
issued series C preferred stock warrants to the holders of our Series C
Preferred Stock. These warrants represent the right to acquire an aggregate of
up to 59,574 shares of common stock. The warrants expire on July 27, 2004 and
have an exercise price of $7.34 per share, subject to adjustment. We also issued
warrants to acquire an aggregate of 77,000 shares of common stock having an
exercise price per share equal to $5.813, subject to adjustment. These warrants
will expire on July 30, 2004.
In connection with the sale of the series D convertible preferred stock, we
issued series D preferred stock warrants to the holders of our Series D
preferred stock. These warrants represent the right to acquire an aggregate of
up to 25,000 shares of common stock. The warrants expire on September 27, 2004
and have an exercise price of $7.34 per share, subject to adjustment.
In connection with the sale of the series E convertible preferred stock, we
issued series E preferred stock warrants to the holders of our Series E
preferred stock. These warrants represent the right to acquire an aggregate of
up to 66,667 shares of common stock. The warrants expire on April 14, 2005 and
have an exercise price of $3.35 per share, subject to adjustment.
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PROPOSAL 4: AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
CHANGE THE STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
The Board of Directors has adopted a resolution and recommends to the
stockholders for their adoption and approval an amendment to the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation to allow fewer than all of the stockholders to
approve corporate actions by written consent without a stockholder meeting.
Currently, the Certificate of Incorporation requires the written approval of all
of the stockholders if the approval is obtained without a stockholder meeting.
Purpose of Proposed Amendment
Currently, our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation allows our
stockholders to take action in one of two ways: (1) at an annual or special
meeting of the stockholders, or (2) without a meeting, by the written consent of
all of the stockholders. Obtaining the written consent of all of our
stockholders is very difficult. There were 111 holders of record of our common
stock as of March 12, 2002, and a number of those holders of record hold shares
in "street name" for the beneficial owners of those shares (and therefore may
not be authorized to take action on all matters on behalf of those beneficial
owners). Such being the case, holding a meeting of the stockholders is our only
practical mechanism for obtaining stockholder approval. We believe that the
proposed amendment would allow us, in situations where stockholders holding the
requisite number of shares have approved an action in writing, to take that
action without the delay and expense of convening a stockholder meeting for the
purpose of approving the action. The Board of Directors believes that the time
and expense saved by the proposed amendment could be better utilized for other
corporate purposes.
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation
If approved, Article IX of our Certificate of Incorporation would be
restated in its entirety as follows:
"IX.
Action required to be taken or which may be taken at any Annual Meeting or
Special Meeting of the Stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a
meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in
writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of
outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be
necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares
entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the
corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, to
its principal place of business, or to an officer or agent of the corporation
having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are
recorded."
The form of amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to amend Article
IX of our Certificate of Incorporation is included in Exhibit B attached hereto.
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Vote Required and Board Recommendation
The adoption and approval of the amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation requires approval by a vote of the holders of a majority of all of
the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote at the
Special Meeting of Stockholders (or the holders of a majority of the Common
Stock). If the amendment is approved by the Stockholders, the Board of Directors
intends to make the change effective at the earliest appropriate time.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDEMENT TO THE
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
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PROPOSAL 5: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CAUSE
A REVERSE SPLIT OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK
Proposed Amendment
Our Board of Directors has adopted a proposal, subject to Stockholder
approval, to amend our Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock
split in which the outstanding shares of Common Stock, referred to as "Old
Common Stock," will be combined and reconstituted as a smaller number of shares
of Common Stock, referred to as "New Common Stock," in a ratio of between five
(5) and fifteen (15) shares of Old Common Stock for each share of New Common
Stock. Our Board of Directors believes that, because it is not possible to
predict market conditions at the time the reverse stock split is to be
effectuated, it would be in the best interests of the Stockholders if the Board
of Directors were able to determine, within specified limits approved in advance
by the Stockholders, the appropriate reverse stock split ratio. Therefore, the
exact ratio will be determined by the Board of Directors based on prevailing
market conditions at the time the reverse stock split is effected. Stockholders
are being asked to approve a separate amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation corresponding to each of the possible reverse split ratios between
5-for-1 and 15-for-1, with the Board of Directors, having the authority to give
its final approval to only one of such amendments. The form of the amendment to
the Certificate of Incorporation is included in Exhibit B attached hereto.
By approving the proposed amendment, the Stockholders will authorize the
Board of Directors to implement the reverse split at any time on or before
December 31, 2002 or to abandon the reverse split at any time. If the amendment
has not been filed with the Delaware Secretary of State by the close of business
on the foregoing date, the Board of Directors will either resolicit Stockholder
approval or abandon the reverse split.
Purposes and Effects of the Reverse Stock Split.
The purposes of the reverse stock split are to reduce the number of shares
of our Common Stock outstanding and, potentially, to increase the per share bid
price of our Common Stock, although it is possible that this effect may not be
realized and that the aggregate value of the common stock will, in fact,
decrease. The Company's Common Stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board. As of
March 12, 2002, the Company had 14,999,156 outstanding shares of Common Stock
and the bid price of the Company's Common Stock was .005. The immediate effect
of the reverse stock split will be to decrease the number of shares of Common
Stock outstanding from approximately 15,000,000 shares to between approximately
3,000,000 shares and approximately 1,000,000 shares. In addition, the reverse
split will result in a proportionate decrease in the number of shares authorized
for issuance under our stock option plans and the number of shares of Common
Stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options, and a proportionate
increase in the exercise prices of outstanding options. The reverse stock split
will also effect a similar proportionate reduction in the number of shares
issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants and a proportionate increase in
the exercise prices of outstanding warrants, and a proportionate reduction in
the number of shares of common stock into which our preferred stock is
convertible.
Stockholders should note that a 5-for-1 through 15-for-1 reverse stock
split of the Company's Common Stock will not guarantee that the bid price of the
company's Common Stock, after the reverse split will be higher than the present
bid price. In fact, it is possible that the aggregate market value of the common
stock could decrease following the reverse split. In addition, stockholders who
will own less than 100 shares of the Company's Common Stock after the reverse
stock split may incur higher brokerage costs if they sell their shares.
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As of March 12, 2002, the Company estimates that it has approximately 111
holders of record of its Common Stock, which amount includes shares of Common
Stock held by central securities depositories and broker firms which typically
hold securities as nominees for their customers.
The reverse split will not alter the number of shares of common stock that
we are authorized to issue, but will only reduce the number of shares of common
stock issued and outstanding.
The shares of New Common Stock will be fully paid and non-assessable. The
amendment will not change the terms of our Common Stock. The shares of New
Common Stock will have the same voting rights and rights to dividends and
distributions and will be identical in all other respects to the Common Stock
now authorized. If a reverse stock split is implemented, the number of shares of
the Company's Common Stock owned by each Stockholder would be reduced in the
same proportion as the reduction in the total number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding. Therefore, no Stockholder's percentage ownership of Common Stock
will be altered, except for the effect of rounding fractional shares.
Also, because the reverse split will result in fewer shares of our common
stock outstanding, the per share loss, per share book value, and other "per
share" calculations will be increased.
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation
If approved the following paragraph would be inserted at the end of the
second paragraph of Article IV of the Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation:
"Each ( ) shares of the Common Stock issued as of the date and
time immediately preceding [INSERT DATE UPON WHICH ARTICLES OF
AMENDMENT ARE FILED], the effective date of a reverse stock split (the
"Split Effective Date"), shall be automatically changed and
reclassified, as of the Split Effective Date and without further
action, into one (1) fully paid and non-assessable share of the Common
Stock; provided, however, that any fractional interest resulting from
such change and reclassification shall be rounded upward to the
nearest whole share. Share interests due to rounding are given solely
to save expense and inconvenience of issuing fractional shares and do
not represent separately bargained for consideration. Each holder of
record of a certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the
Split Effective Date represents outstanding shares of Common Stock
(the "Old Certificates," whether one or more) shall be entitled to
receive upon surrender of such Old Certificates to the Corporation's
transfer agent for cancellation, a certificate or certificates (the
"New Certificates," whether one or more) representing the number of
whole shares of Common Stock into and for which the shares of the
Common Stock formerly represented by such Old Certificates so
surrendered, are reclassified under the terms hereof. From and after
the Split Effective Date, Old Certificates shall represent only the
right to receive New Certificates pursuant to the provisions hereof."
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Vote Required and Board of Directors' Recommendation.
The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding
Capital Stock entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Stockholders (or the
holders of a majority of our Common Stock) is required to approve the proposed
amendment.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE
AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
ASSUMING THE PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS, THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS INTENDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROPOSAL IF, IN ITS DISCRETION, IT DETERMINES
IT TO CONTINUE TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS.
NOTWITHSTANDING STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT, THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MAY, IN ITS DISCRETION, DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVERSE STOCK
SPLIT OR ABANDON IT ALTOGETHER IF IT DEEMS SUCH ACTION TO BE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE COMPANY.
Effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split.
If this proposal is approved by Stockholders, and if the Board determines
to proceed with the reverse split, management intends to file the amendment to
our Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State promptly
after the Board of Directors approves the final conversion ratio and complies
with applicable requirements, upon which the reverse split will become
effective. Upon the filing of the amendment, all the Old Common Stock will be
converted into New Common Stock as set forth in the amendment. Even if the
reverse stock split is approved by Stockholders, our Board of Directors has
discretion to decline to carry out the reverse split if it determines for any
reason that the reverse split will not be in our best interests. If the reverse
split is not implemented on or before December 31, 2002, the Board of Directors
will either resolicit stockholder approval or abandon the reverse split.
Certificates and Fractional Shares.
As soon as practicable after the effective date, we will request that all
Stockholders return their stock certificates representing shares of Old Common
Stock outstanding on the effective date in exchange for certificates
representing the number of whole shares of New Common Stock into which the
shares of Old Common Stock have been converted as a result of the reverse stock
split. Each Stockholder will receive a letter of transmittal from our transfer
agent containing instructions on how to exchange certificates. Stockholders
should not submit their old certificates to the transfer agent until they
receive these instructions on how to exchange certificates. In order to receive
new certificates, stockholders must surrender their old certificates in
accordance with the transfer agent's instructions, together with the properly
executed and completed letter of transmittal.
Beginning with the effective date, each old certificate, until exchanged as
described above, will be deemed for all purposes to evidence ownership of the
number of whole shares of New Common Stock into which the shares evidenced by
the old certificates have been converted.
Any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split will be
rounded upward to the nearest whole share.
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Federal Income Tax Consequences.
The following discussion of the material federal income tax consequences of
the proposed reverse stock split is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, Treasury regulations thereunder, judicial decisions and
current administrative rulings and practices, all as in effect on the date
hereof and all of which could be repealed, overruled or modified at any time,
possibly with retroactive effect. No ruling from the Internal Revenue Service
(the "IRS") with respect to the matters discussed herein has been requested and
there is no assurance that the IRS would agree with the conclusions set forth in
this discussion. This discussion may not address certain federal income tax
consequences that may be relevant to particular Stockholders in light of their
personal circumstances (such as persons subject to alternative minimum tax) or
to certain types of Stockholders (such as dealers in securities, insurance
companies, foreign individuals and entities, financial institutions and
tax-exempt entities) that may be subject to special treatment under the federal
income tax laws. This discussion also does not address any tax consequences
under state, local or foreign laws.
STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISERS AS TO THE PARTICULAR TAX
CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY OF
ANY STATE, LOCAL, OR FOREIGN TAX LAWS, CHANGES IN APPLICABLE TAX LAWS, AND ANY
PENDING OR PROPOSED LEGISLATION.
Tax Consequences to the Company
The Company should not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the
reverse stock split.
Tax Consequences to Stockholders Generally
No gain or loss should be recognized by a stockholder who receives only the
Company's Common Stock as a result of the reverse stock split.
Stockholder's Tax Basis in Share of Common Stock Split
Except as provided above with respect to fractional shares, the aggregate
tax basis of the shares of Common Stock held by a Stockholder following the
reverse stock split will equal the Stockholder's aggregate basis in the shares
of Common Stock held immediately prior to the reverse stock split and generally
will be allocated amount the shares of the Company's Common Stock held following
the reverse stock split on a pro rata basis. Stockholders who have used the
specific identification method to identify their basis in shares of Common Stock
combined in the reverse stock split should consult their own tax advisors to
determine their basis in the post-reverse stock split shares that they will
receive in exchange therefor.
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PROPOSAL 6: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Board of Directors shall
consist of not fewer than three directors nor more than nine directors, with the
exact number determined by resolution of a majority of the Board of Directors or
by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of all outstanding shares
entitled to vote as a single class. The Board of Directors currently consists of
six directors, divided into three classes of directors serving staggered
three-year terms. At the Special Meeting, two directors will be elected to Class
I and two directors will be elected to Class III, each for a three-year term. As
described below, the Board of Directors' nominees to serve as Class I directors
are David Danovitch and Nino Doijashvili, and the nominees to serve as Class III
directors are Larry Shatsoff and Michael Sheppard.
Unless otherwise instructed on the proxy, properly executed proxies will be
voted for the election of David Danovitch, Larry Shatsoff and Michael Sheppard
as directors. The Board of Directors believes that such nominees will stand for
reelection and will serve if elected. However, if any of them fails to stand for
reelection or is unable to accept reelection, proxies will be voted by the proxy
holders for the election of such other person as the Board of Directors may
recommend. Nominees for election as directors are elected by a plurality of the
votes cast at the Special Meeting. There are no cumulative voting rights in the
election of directors.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION OF ITS NOMINEES FOR
DIRECTOR.
Information as to Nominees, Continuing Directors and Executive Officers
The names and ages of the director nominees and the other directors and
executive officers of the Company as of December 31, 2001 and terms of office
(in the case of directors) are as follows:
Term as Director
Director Nominees Age Position Expires
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David Danovitch 39 Not an officer Not applicable
Larry Shatsoff 47 Not an officer Not applicable
Michael Sheppard 51 Not an officer Not applicable
Nino Doijashvili, Ph.D. 39 Director of Technical At the Special Meeting
Services and Director
Other Directors and
Executive Officers
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Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D. 38 Chief Technical Officer 2002 (current term)
and Director
Timothy R. Robinson 38 Executive Vice President, 2002 (current term)
Chief Financial Officer
and Director
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Recent Resignations
William Walker resigned from his position as a member of the Board of
Directors in September 2000. In November of 2000, Claude A. Thomas and Daniel A.
Delity resigned from their positions as members of the Board (Dr. Doijashvili
was named to the Board in April 2001 to fill Mr. Thomas' position and Mr.
Danovitch was named to the Board in November 2001 to fill Mr. Delity's position,
until such positions expire). In December of 2000, James Wm. Ellsworth resigned
as a member of the Board (in November 2001, Mr. Shatsoff was named to the Board
to fill Mr. Ellsworth's position until such position expires). Roger Nebel
resigned from his position as a member of the Board in February 2001 (Mr.
Robinson was named to the Board in March 2001 to fill Mr. Nebel's position until
Mr. Nebel's term expires). Harvey Sax resigned from the Board effective March
29, 2001 (in November 2001, Mr. Sheppard was named to the Board to fill Mr.
Sax's position until such position expires).
The Board is divided into three classes, each of which serves a three-year
term. The Class I directors (Dr. Doijashvili, and Mr. Danovitch, formerly Mr.
Thomas, Mr. Walker and Mr. Delity) were to serve until the 2001 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders. However, because we never had a 2001 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, they have been nominated for election at the Special Meeting. The
Class II directors (Dr. Bokuchava and Mr. Robinson, formerly Mr. Nebel) will
serve until the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Class III directors
(formerly Messrs. Sax and Ellsworth) were to serve until the 2000 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders. However, because we never held the 2000 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, these individuals remained in office until they resigned. Thus, we
are electing two Class I and two Class III Directors at the Special Meeting. The
Class I nominees, if elected, will serve until the 2004 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and the Class III nominees, if elected, will serve until the 2003
Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Please note, however, that we expect Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Dr. Doijashvili to resign from the Board of
Directors if we complete the Asset Sale. This would leave us with one Class I
director (David Danovitch), no Class II directors, and two Class III directors
(Messrs. Shatsoff and Sheppard).
Background of our Director Nominees, Directors and Executive Officers
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D., has served as our Chief Technical Officer since
August 1995. Dr. Bokuchava served as a visiting professor at Emory University
from September 1994 until August 1995 and was employed by the National Library
of Medicine, assisting in the development of Internet based applications, from
January 1995 until August 1995. From July 1990 until September 1994, Dr.
Bokuchava was the Director of The Computer Center at the Institute of Mechanical
Engineering at Georgia Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia (formerly a part
of the Soviet Union). Dr. Bokuchava has taught computer science as a visiting
associate professor at the Universities of Moscow and China. Dr. Bokuchava
received a doctorate in Theoretical Physics from Georgia Technical University,
Tbilisi, in 1990. Dr. Bokuchava has been a member of the Board of Directors
since September 1996.
Timothy R. Robinson has served as our Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer since August 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Robinson
served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tanner's Restaurant
Group, Inc. from December of 1996 until January of 2000. Mr. Robinson, a
Certified Public Accountant, served as a senior manager with the firm that is
now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP from June 1986 to December 1996. Mr.
Robinson graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business
Administration, Accounting. Mr. Robinson has been a member of the Board since
March 2001.
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Nino Doijashvili, Ph.D., has served as our Director of Technical Services
since December of 1997. Prior to that Dr. Doijashvili served as one of our
Senior Software Engineers from September 1995 until December 1997. Dr.
Doijashvili served as a visiting professor at Emory University from February
1995 until September 1995. From September 1989 until February 1995, Dr.
Doijashvili was an Associate Professor at the Georgia Technical University,
Tbilisi, Georgia (formerly a part of the Soviet Union) teaching CAD/CAM systems
and computer science. Dr. Doijashvili received a doctorate in Computer Science
from Moscow Technical University, Russia in February 1989. Dr. Doijashvili has
been a member of the Board since April 2001.
David Danovitch, 39, is currently a Senior Partner of NewWest Associates,
LLC, an international firm specializing in business consultancy, Del Rey
Investments, LLC., a merchant banking firm, and NewWest Films, a feature film
production and finance concern. The companies are involved with a variety of
enterprises throughout the world in a variety of industries, including
technology, medical device, entertainment, and energy concerns. Prior to joining
NewWest and Del Rey, Mr. Danovitch was a Managing Director of Cambridge
Partners, a merchant bank with $1.7 billion under management, which focused on
misunderstood or mis-financed companies and assets. Prior to joining Cambridge,
he was a founding principal of Snowden Capital, Inc., a New York City-based
investment banking and direct investment firm focused on serving the corporate
finance needs of middle market companies. Mr. Danovitch received a bachelor of
arts from Kenyon College in 1984, a juris doctor from Suffolk University Law
School in 1987, and an L.L.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law
in 1988. He is a member of the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and New York
bar associations. His honors include having been named by the American Banker -
the primary industry publication - as one of the "50 Most Influential People in
Banking" in 1990. Throughout his career, he has been a speaker at many seminars
and conferences covering a range of issues in a variety of industry and has
served on several boards of directors of both for-profit and not-for-profit
concerns, including, among others, the boards of Imaging Diagnostic Systems,
Inc, Renaissance, Inc., Milestone Pictures, Vidikron of America, Inc., and Great
Clips Mid-Atlantic Regional Companies, Inc. Mr. Danovitch also serves as a
director of Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. and Markland Technologies, Inc.
Lawrence Shatsoff, 47, is President of Markland Technologies, Inc., a
technology company involved in the sale and marketing of home theater products,
and serves on the board of directors of Markland. Prior to becoming President of
Markland in June 2001, Mr. Shatsoff served from June 2000 to April 2001 in
various executive capacities and as a director of Corzon, Inc., a
telecommunications company. From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Shatsoff was the Vice
President and Chief Operations Officer of DCI Telecommunications, Inc. From 1991
to 1994 he served as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Alpha
Products, a computer circuit board sales and manufacturing company. Mr. Shatsoff
graduated in 1975 from Rider College with a B.S. Degree in Decision Sciences and
Computers.
Michael Sheppard, 51, is the President of Technest Holdings, Inc. Mr.
Sheppard joined Technest in 1997 and heads up the day-to-day strategy of
Technest. Prior to joining Technest, Mr. Sheppard was the Chief Operating
Officer of Freelinq Communications, a provider of real time video-on-demand via
ATM/XDSL technology. Mr. Sheppard has also acted as the Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Operating Officer of several early stage development companies,
overseeing the development of a corporate infrastructure for each company. From
1980 to 1992, Mr. Sheppard served as the President of Lee America, a Westward
Communications Company whose North American holdings included Panavision, Inc.
Mr. Sheppard has an extensive background in the entertainment industry and
received a BA and an MFA in film from New York University.
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Committees of the Board of Directors and Nominations by Stockholders
Historically, the Board of Directors had four standing committees: a
Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee, a Strategic Planning Committee and
an Executive Committee. The Compensation Committee provided recommendations to
the Board of Directors concerning salaries and incentive compensation for
officers and employees of the Company. The Audit Committee recommended our
independent auditors and reviewed the results and scope of audit and other
accounting-related services provided by such auditors. The Strategic Planning
Committee was authorized to work with out investment bankers to identify and
evaluate strategic alternatives for us. The Executive Committee had day-to-day
executive decision-making authority on behalf of the Company, subject to the
overall review and approval of the Board of Directors.
With the resignation of the directors and the recent appointments of Mr.
Robinson, Dr. Doijashvili, Mr. Bokuchava, Mr. Danovitch, Mr. Shatsoff and Mr.
Sheppard to the Board of Directors, these committees have been disbanded and
were not reconstructed upon the filling of vacancies on the Board of Directors.
There were no changes to the Company's executive compensation policies in 2000.
Legal Proceedings
We are not aware of any proceedings in which any of our directors, officers
of holders of five percent of our common stock have a material interest adverse
to us.
Meetings and Attendance
The full Board of Directors met four times during 2000. Except for James
Wm. Ellsworth, who was not present at two of these meetings, all of the
directors attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board of Directors and
committees of which they were members.
Transactions with Management and Others
If the Asset Sale is completed, Messrs. Robinson and Bokuchava have
indicated that they intend to resign their positions as officers and directors
of the Company. We intend to pay them severance in the aggregate amount of
$146,000 upon their resignations, which is the amount to which they would be
entitled under their employment agreements if we were to terminate them.
On March 29, 2001, the Company entered into a separation and release
agreement with Harvey W. Sax pursuant to which Mr. Sax resigned as President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. Pursuant to this agreement,
the Company paid Mr. Sax a severance payment of $150,000, representing the
amount to which he would have been entitled has he been terminated, and the
Company and Mr. Sax released one another from various potential claims and
liabilities.
Indebtedness of Management
On January 31, 2001 HomeCom sold substantially all the assets used in the
operation of its InsureRate division to Digital Insurance, Inc. By the time of
sale, Dan Delity, Jim Ellsworth, and David Frank had defaulted on loans that the
Company had made to them in the amounts of $165,316, $102,342 and $102,342,
respectively. These loans had been made in connection with the purchase by the
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Company of FIMI in March 1999. These notes bore interest at a rate of 9.0% and
matured in January 2000. The notes were secured by an aggregate of 128,695
shares of our common stock and provided that they could be repaid either in cash
or stock. In addition, in connection with the purchase of FIMI, the Company had
issued warrants to Messrs. Delity, Ellsworth and Frank to purchase 300,000
shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.74. Messrs. Delity,
Ellsworth and Frank surrendered their warrants and the shares of Common Stock
that collateralized the notes in January 2001. On January 31, 2001, shares of
our common stock were quoted at a price of $.07 per share on the OTC Bulletin
Board, thereby making the value of the common stock that secured these notes
approximately $9,000 and the warrants worthless.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act") requires the officer, directors and persons who own more than
ten percent of a registered class of the Company's stock to file reports of
ownership and changes of ownership with the Securities Exchange Commission
(SEC). Officers, directors and greater than ten percent owners are required by
SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms
they file.
Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by the
Company, we believe that, to the best of our knowledge, each of our officers,
directors, and greater than ten-percent owners complied with all Section 16(a)
filing requirements applicable to them during the year ended December 31, 2001,
except that the Company did not receive duplicate filings pursuant to Rule
16a-3(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act of any Section 16(a) reports that
may have been filed by Brittany Capital Management Limited, David Danovitch,
Larry Shatsoff or Michael Sheppard and therefore is uncertain whether these
persons filed the required reports.
Compensation of Directors
Directors who are not employees of the Company are eligible to receive
$1,000 per Board meeting attended, although we have never made any payments to
our directors for attending meetings, are eligible to receive automatic grants
of stock options under the Company's Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan
and may receive additional grants of options under such plan at the discretion
of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
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Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth the total compensation paid or accrued by
the Company in 2000 to its Chief Executive Officer and each executive officer of
the Company whose total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 (each, a
"Named Executive Officer"):
Summary Compensation Table
Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
Awards
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Name and Principal Year Salary Bonus Other Annual Number of All Other
Position Compensation(1) Securities Compensation
Underlying
Options
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Harvey W. Sax 2001 $37,500 $150,000
Former President, 2000 146,297
Former Chief 1999 147,420 50,000
Executive Officer
and Former Director
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D 2001 $105,000
Chief Technical 2000 102,022 $66,518
Officer and Director 1999 100,019 75,566
Timothy R. Robinson 2001 $135,000 $25,000
Executive Vice 2000 70,885 30,000 150,000
President, Chief 1999 N/A
Financial Officer
and Director
Nino Doijashvili 2001 $102,000
Director of 2000 98,695 $8,755
Technical Services 1999 85,641 10,544
and Director
(1) Pursuant to the employment agreements between the Company and Drs.
Bokuchava and Doijashvili, Dr. Bokuchava and Dr. Doijashvili were eligible
to receive cash bonuses to repay certain promissory notes issued by them to
the Company in connection with their individual purchase of shares of
Common Stock from the Company in August 1996.
Each of the Company's executive officers also is eligible to receive cash
bonuses to be awarded at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of
the Board of Directors.
Mr. Sax received $150,000 as a part of his termination agreement with the
company (see item 13).
Option Grants
No options were granted to or exercised by named executive officers in
2000. The following table sets forth the value of options held by the executive
officers at December 31, 2001:
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Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Year-End Option Values
Number of Securities Underlying Value of Unexercised
Unexercised Options at In-The-Money Options at
Shares December 31, 2001 December 31, 2001
Acquired Value ------------------------------- ---------------------------
Executive Officer on Exercise Realized Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable
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Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D 0 0 0 25,000 $0 $0
Tim Robinson 0 0 112,500 37,500 $0 $0
Nino Doijashvili 0 0 16,667 29,760 $0 $0
Employment Contracts
We have entered into an employment agreement with Timothy R. Robinson, our
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director. This employment
agreement is subject to early termination as provided therein, including
termination by the Company "for cause," as defined in the employment agreement.
The employment agreement provides for an annual base salary of not less than
$135,000 and for annual bonus compensation up to 30% of base salary. The
employment agreement further provides for a severance payment if termination
occurs for any reason other than for cause, with the minimum amount of such
severance payment to be equal to six months' salary. Further, the employment
agreement provides that any relocation or diminution of title, role or
compensation, as defined in the employment agreement, shall also result in the
payment of a severance amount of not less than six months' salary.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Gia Bokuchava, our Chief
Technical Officer. This employment agreement is subject to early termination as
provided therein, including termination by the Company "for cause," as defined
in the employment agreement. The employment agreement provides for an annual
base salary of not less than $105,000. The employment agreement provides for a
severance payment if termination occurs for any reason other than for cause,
with the minimum amount of such severance payment to be equal to nine months'
salary. Further, the employment agreement provides that any relocation or
diminution of title, role or compensation, as defined in the employment
agreement, shall also result in the payment of a severance amount of not less
than nine months' salary.
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Principal employees of the Company, including executive officers, are
required to sign an agreement with the Company (i) restricting the ability of
the employee to compete with the Company during his or her employment and for a
period of eighteen months thereafter, (ii) restricting solicitation of customers
and employees following employment with the Company, and (iii) providing for
ownership and assignment of intellectual property rights to the Company. The
Company does not intend to pursue the enforcement of these provisions against
those officers and employees of the Company who plan to go to work for Tulix if
the Asset Sale is completed. At that point, we will no longer have any operating
business to protect.
Performance Graph
The graph below compares our cumulative stockholder return on an indexed
basis based on an investment of $100 on May 8, 1997 with the cumulative total
return of the Nasdaq Computer Stocks Index (IXCO) (assuming the reinvestment of
all dividends). The Company has paid no dividends to date.
HomeCom
Communications Inc. S&P 500 Index Nasdaq Computer & Data Process
------------------- ------------- ------------------------------
5/8/97 100.00 100.00 100.00
12/31/97 259.37 119.73 113.06
12/31/98 58.33 153.95 201.86
12/31/99 53.13 186.34 426.64
12/31/00 .16 155.30 237.60
12/31/01 .06 168.24 179.90
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CAPITAL STOCK
The following tables provide information as of March 12, 2002, concerning
beneficial ownership of Common Stock by (1) each person or entity known by the
Company to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock, (2)
each director and nominee for director of the Company, (3) each Named Executive
Officer, and (4) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group.
The information as to beneficial ownership has been furnished by the respective
stockholders, directors, and executive officers of the Company and, unless
otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders has indicated that they have sole
voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned. This
table excludes holders of our convertible securities who have agreed to limit
the number of shares of common stock that any such stockholders hold at any one
time to not more than 4.9% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.
Amount of Nature of
Title of Class Name of Beneficial Owner (2) Beneficial Ownership (3) Percent of Class
-------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------ ----------------
Common Brittany Capital Management 5,640,000 37.6%
Common Harvey W. Sax (4) 823,534 5.5%
Common George Bokuchava, Ph.D. (5) 64,559 (1)
Common Nino Doijashvili (7) 34,704 (1)
Common Timothy Robinson (6) 37,500 (1)
Common All executive Officers and (1)
Directors as a group (Messrs.
Bokuchava, Doijashvili and Robinson) 136,763 (1)
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(1) Less than 1%.
(2) Except as otherwise noted, the street address of each named beneficial
owner is Building 12, Suite 110, 3495 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia
30305.
(3) Unless otherwise indicated below, the persons and entities named in the
table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares
of Common Stock beneficially owned, subject to community property laws
where applicable. Shares of Common Stock subject to options that are
currently exercisable or exercisable within sixty days of following the
date of this Report are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially
owned by the person holding such options for the purpose of computing the
percentage ownership of such person but are not treated as outstanding for
the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
(4) Excludes 5,000 common shares owned by a family member, to which Mr. Sax
disclaims beneficial ownership.
(5) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at a weighted average exercise
price of $4.48 per share.
(6) Includes 37,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at an exercise price of $0.75.
Excludes 112,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options outstanding held by Timothy Robinson as of March 12, 2001 at an
exercise price of $.75 which are not currently exercisable and which become
exercisable more than 60 days following the date of this Statement.
(7) Includes 29,760 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options
outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at a weighted average exercise price of
$0.59. Excludes 16,667 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at a weighted average exercise
price of $0.59 which are not currently exercisable and which become
exercisable more than 60 days following the date of this Statement
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Currently, there are 17.813 shares of our Series B preferred stock, 92.107
shares of our Series C preferred stock, 1.291 shares of our Series D preferred
stock and 106.35 shares of our Series E preferred stock outstanding. All of
these shares of preferred stock are convertible into shares of our common stock
at any time.
Changes in Control
On December 28, 2001, Brittany Capital Management Limited ("Brittany"), an
entity organized under the laws of the Bahamas, purchased a total of 5,640,000
shares of our common stock from MacNab LLC ("MacNab") in a series of private
transactions with MacNab. Brittany paid an aggregate amount of approximately
$20,000 to MacNab for these shares. The shares that MacNab sold to Brittany had
been issued to MacNab in a series of conversions by MacNab of 1.62855 shares of
our Series C convertible preferred stock into shares of our common stock. As a
result of these transactions, Brittany is now the beneficial owner of 37.6% of
the outstanding shares of our common stock. MacNab now holds 90.478 shares of
our Series C convertible preferred stock. Also in December 2001, the remaining
members of our Board of Directors appointed David Danovitch, Larry Shatsoff and
Michael Sheppard to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors.
Accountants
Our principal accountants are Feldman, Sherb & Co. P.C. We do not expect
any representatives of Feldman, Sherb & Co. P.C. to be present at the Special
Meeting.
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit
of the registrant's annual financial statements for 2001 and for reviews of the
financial statements included in our Forms 10-Q during 2001 were $30,000.
Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
(a) Previous Independent Accounts
(i) On February 8, 2001, we dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
("PWC"), as our independent accountants effective immediately. Our
Board of Directors participated in and approved the decision to change
independent accountants.
(ii) The reports of PWC on our consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows, did not
contain, except as otherwise described in this subsection (a)(ii), an
adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or
modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
However, in its report on our financial statements for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, it included the following
explanatory paragraph: "The accompanying financial statements have
been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going
concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the
Company has experienced recurring losses and negative cash flows since
its inception and has an accumulated deficit. The Company is dependent
on continued financing from investors to sustain its activities and
there is no assurance that such financing will be available. These
factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these
matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty."
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(iii) In connection with its audits for the two most recent fiscal
years and through February 8, 2001, there have been no disagreements
with PWC on any matter of accounting principles or practices,
financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which
disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of PWC would have
caused them to make reference thereto in their report on the financial
statements for such years.
(iv) During the two most recent fiscal years and through February 8,
2001, there have been no reportable events (as defined in Regulation
S-K Item 304(a) (1) (v)).
(v) On February 13, 2001, we delivered a copy of the disclosures which
we made in Item 4 on the Form 8-K that we filed on February 14, 2001,
and requested that PWC furnish us with a letter addressed to the
Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not PWC agreed
with such disclosures. A copy of such letter dated February 13, 2001
indicating such agreement was filed as Exhibit 16.1 to that Form 8-K.
(b) New Independent Accountants
(i) On February 8, 2001, the Company engaged the firm of Feldman Sherb
& Co. ("FSC") as independent accountants for the Company's fiscal year
ending December 31, 2000. The Company's Board of Directors approved
the selection of FSC as independent accountants.
(ii) During the two most recent fiscal years and through February 8,
2001, the Company has not consulted with FSC with respect to (1) the
application of accounting principles to a specified transaction,
either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might
be rendered on the Company's financial statements; or (2) on any
matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in
Item 304 (a) (1) (iv) of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as
described in Item 304 (a) (1) (v) of Regulation S-K).
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference information into this Proxy
Statement, which means that we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to another document filed separately with the SEC. The information
incorporated by reference is deemed to be part of this Proxy Statement except
for any information superseded by information combined directly in, or
incorporated by reference in, this Proxy Statement. A copy of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001
accompanies this Proxy Statement as Exhibit C. The Company hereby incorporates
by reference into this Proxy Statement the following sections of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001: (i) the
Consolidated Financial Statements set forth at pages 13 through 17 thereof; (ii)
notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth at pages 18 through 32
thereof; and (iii) the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations set forth at pages 7 through 10 thereof.
We may be required to file other documents with the SEC pursuant to Section
13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act between the time this
Proxy Statement is mailed and the date of the Special Meeting. Those other
documents will be deemed incorporated by reference into this Proxy Statement and
to be a part of it from the date they are filed with the SEC.
The Company will provide without charge to each person to whom a copy of
this Proxy Statement is delivered, on the written or oral request of such person
and by first class mail or other equally prompt means within one business day of
receipt of such request, a copy of any and all of the documents referred to
above which have been incorporated by reference in this Proxy Statement
(excluding all exhibits unless we have specifically incorporated by reference an
exhibit in this Proxy Statement). Such written or oral request should be
directed to the Secretary at 3495 Piedmont Road, Building 12, Suite 110,
Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by
reference in this Proxy Statement to vote on the proposals. We had not
authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from what is
contained in this Proxy Statement. This Proxy Statement is dated [_____________,
2002]. You should not assume that the information contained in this Proxy
Statement is accurate as of any date other than this date. Neither the mailing
of this Proxy Statement to our Stockholders nor the completion of the Asset Sale
will create any implication to the contrary.
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AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS KNOWS OF NO
OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING. IF ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IS PROPERLY BROUGHT BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING, IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE PROXY
HOLDERS TO VOTE OR ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR BEST JUDGMENT WITH RESPECT TO
SUCH MATTERS.
__________ __, 2002
By Order of the Board of Directors
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Timothy R. Robinson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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PROXY
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby appoints ______________________ as Proxy, with full
power of substitution and revocation, and hereby authorizes him to represent and
to vote, as designated below, all the shares of common stock of HomeCom
Communications, Inc. (the "Company") held of record by the undersigned as of
_____________, 2002, at the special meeting of shareholders to be held at 10:00
a.m. local time on _____________, 2002 and at any adjournments or postponements
thereof.
1) Proposal to approve the sale of substantially all of the assets of the
Company to Tulix Systems, Inc., an entity that is owned by Timothy R.
Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino Doijashvili, who are directors and
officers of both the Company and Tulix. (Check applicable box.)
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
2) Proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to change the
name of the Company to "Prospect Technologies, Inc." (Check applicable
box.)
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
3) Proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase
the number of authorized shares of common stock from 15,000,000 to
100,000,000. (Check applicable box.)
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
4) Proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to allow fewer
than all of the stockholders to approve corporate actions by written
consent without a stockholder meeting. Currently, the Certificate of
Incorporation requires the written approval of all of the stockholders if
the approval is obtained without a stockholder meeting. (Check applicable
box.)
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
5) Proposal to effect a reverse split of the Company's common stock in a ratio
between 5-for-1 and 15-for-1, if and when the Board of Directors determines
that such a reverse split is in the best interests of the Company.
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
6) Election of Directors.
[ ] For all nominees listed below [ ] Withhold authority to vote for all
(except as marked to the nominees listed below:
contrary below)
David Danovitch
Larry Shatsoff
Michael Sheppard
Nino Doijashvili
(Instruction: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), write
the name(s) of such nominee(s) immediately below.)
In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business
as may properly come before the meeting.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED, OR, IF NO DIRECTION IS INDICATED,
WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THE ABOVE MATTERS.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Dated: ______________, _____
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Print Name
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Signature
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Signature if held jointly
IMPORTANT: Please date this proxy and sign exactly as your name or names appear
above. If stock is held jointly, signature should include both names. Executors,
administrators, trustees, guardians and others signing in a representative
capacity, please give your full title(s).
Do you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders? [ ] Yes [ ] No
IMPORTANT: PLEASE SIGN THIS PROXY EXACTLY AS YOUR NAME OR NAMES APPEAR ABOVE.
EXHIBIT A
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
By and Between
TULIX SYSTEMS, INC.
(A Georgia corporation)
And
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(A Delaware corporation)
Dated as of
_______________, 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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SECTION 1. SALE AND PURCHASE...................................................1
(a) Intellectual Property........................................1
(b) Contracts....................................................1
SECTION 2. ASSUMPTION OF CONTRACTS BY THE PURCHASER............................2
SECTION 3. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT..........................................2
(a) Generally....................................................2
(b) Liquidation Event............................................2
SECTION 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER............................2
(a) Corporate Existence..........................................2
(b) Corporate Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations......2
(c) No Conflict..................................................3
(d) Required Government Consents.................................3
(e) Required Contract Consents...................................3
(f) Assigned Contracts...........................................3
(g) Condition of Equipment; Adequacy of Assets...................4
(h) Intellectual Property........................................4
(i) Ownership...........................................4
(i) Litigation...................................................4
(j) Court Orders, Decrees, and Laws..............................4
(k) Access to Information........................................5
(l) Disclosure...................................................5
SECTION 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER.........................5
(a) Corporate Existence..........................................5
(b) Corporate Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations......5
(c) No Conflict; Consents........................................6
(d) Purchaser Common Stock.......................................6
(e) Purchaser Capital Structure..................................6
(f) Access to Information........................................6
(g) Disclosure...................................................6
SECTION 6. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING...............................................7
(a) Conditions to Seller's Obligations...........................7
(b) Conditions to Purchaser's Obligations........................7
SECTION 7. CLOSING.............................................................8
(a) Closing......................................................8
(b) Actions at Closing...........................................8
(i) Copies of Consents..................................8
(ii) Conveyance Instruments..............................8
(iii) Assumption Agreements...............................8
(iv) Certificates........................................8
(v) Other...............................................8
(c) Delivery of Purchase Price...................................8
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SECTION 8. COVENANTS OF SELLER AND PURCHASER...................................8
(a) Allocation of Purchase Price.................................8
(b) Maintenance of Books and Records.............................9
(c) Mail, Etc....................................................9
(d) Certain Consents.............................................9
(e) Best Efforts; Further Assurances; Cooperation................9
(f) Transition..................................................10
SECTION 9. CLAIMS, ARBITRATION................................................10
(a) Survival of Representations and Warranties..................10
(b) Limitation on Claims by Purchaser...........................10
(c) Limitation on Claims........................................10
(d) Arbitration.................................................10
SECTION 10. MISCELLANEOUS.....................................................11
(a) Acknowledgement regarding Legal Counsel.....................11
(b) Sales, Transfer and Documentary Taxes, etc..................11
(c) Entire Agreement; Assignment................................11
(d) Waiver......................................................12
(e) Notices.....................................................12
(f) Georgia Law to Govern.......................................13
(g) No Benefit to Others........................................13
(h) Headings; Gender; Certain Definitions.......................13
(i) Schedules...................................................13
(j) Severability................................................13
(k) Counterparts................................................13
(l) Drafting of Agreement.......................................13
(m) Time of the Essence.........................................14
(n) Actions and Proceedings.....................................14
(o) Execution by Facsimile......................................14
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Schedules
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1(a) -- Intellectual Property
1(b) -- Contracts
1(c) -- Accounts Receivable
1(d) -- Equipment
4(d) -- Required Government Consents
4(e) -- Required Contract Consents
4(f) -- Contracts - Terms and Monthly Revenues
4(h)(i) -- Intellectual Property - Ownership
4(j) -- Litigation
8(a) -- Allocation of Purchase Price
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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This Asset Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into
as of the __ day of _________, 2002, by and between Tulix Systems, Inc., a
Georgia corporation (the "Purchaser"), and HomeCom Communications, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Seller").
RECITALS
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The Seller is engaged in the business of developing and hosting Internet
applications, products and services to commercial customers (the "Business").
The Purchaser desires to purchase, and the Seller desires to sell, all of
the assets of Seller associated with the Business, and Seller desires to assign,
and Purchaser desires to assume, certain contracts of Seller related to the
Business, all upon the terms and conditions and subject to the limited
exceptions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties,
covenants, and agreements of the parties hereinafter set forth, the parties
hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1.
SALE AND PURCHASE
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Purchaser
shall purchase, accept, and acquire from Seller, and Seller shall sell,
transfer, assign, convey, and deliver to Purchaser, at the Closing (as defined
in Section 7(a)), all right, title, and interest in and to the following assets
of Seller:
(a) The intellectual property identified in Schedule 1(a) (the
"Intellectual Property").
(b) The contracts identified in Schedule 1(b) (the "Contracts").
(c) Accounts Receivable as identified in Schedule 1(c) (the "Accounts
Receivable").
(d) The equipment currently being used to service and maintain the
Contracts and operate the Business and, in addition, the equipment identified in
Schedule 1(d) (the "Equipment", and together with the Intellectual Property,
Accounts Receivable and the Contracts, the "Assets").
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SECTION 2.
ASSUMPTION OF CONTRACTS BY THE PURCHASER
From and after the Closing, Purchaser shall assume and be responsible for
only the obligations and liabilities of Seller relating to the Contracts
identified in Schedule 1(b); provided, however, that Purchaser does not thereby
assume any liability or obligation of Seller relating to acts or omissions of
Seller in the performance of such Contracts prior to the Closing Date, except to
the extent that such liabilities relate to accounts payable incurred in the
ordinary course of business. Seller does not assume any liability or obligation
of Purchaser relating to acts or omissions of Purchaser in the performance of
the Contracts subsequent to the Closing Date.
SECTION 3.
PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT
(a) Generally. The total consideration to be paid to Seller for the sale,
transfer and conveyance of the Assets shall consist of ____ shares of Common
Stock (the "Purchase Price"). Purchaser acknowledges that it is purchasing the
Assets "as is", without any representation or warranty, explicit or implied,
except as set forth in this Agreement.
(b) Liquidation Event. In the event that the Board of Directors of
Purchaser decides, within six months after the date of this Agreement, to
liquidate Purchaser, Seller, notwithstanding its respective pro rata ownership
interest in Purchaser, shall receive fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of such
liquidation that relate to the Equipment so liquidated. If the Board of
Directors of Purchaser makes such a liquidation decision after the date which is
six months after the date of this Agreement, Seller shall receive those proceeds
of such liquidation to which it is entitled under applicable law and applicable
governing documents.
SECTION 4.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows:
(a) Corporate Existence. Seller is a corporation duly incorporated, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Seller
has the corporate power and authority to conduct its business and to own and
lease all of its properties and assets and is duly qualified or licensed to do
business and is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction where such
qualification is required, except where the failure to be so qualified would not
have a material adverse effect on the Assets or the Business (financial or
otherwise) (a "Material Adverse Effect").
(b) Corporate Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations. Seller has the
corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the
other agreements and instruments to be executed and delivered by it in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to perform
its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder (this Agreement and such
other agreements and instruments collectively the "Seller Documents"). Seller
has taken or will take all necessary corporate action, including obtaining
approval of the stockholders of Seller, that is required under the Delaware
General Corporation Law, to authorize the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the other Seller Documents and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement is, and the other
Seller Documents will be, the legal, valid, and binding obligations of Seller,
enforceable in accordance with their terms, except as such enforcement may be
subject to or limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or
other similar laws now or hereafter in effect and by general principles of
equity.
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(c) No Conflict. To the best of the knowledge of Seller, the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and the other Seller Documents will not (i) violate
any foreign, federal, state, or local law, regulation, ordinance, zoning
requirement, governmental restriction, order, judgment, or decree (collectively,
"Laws") applicable to Seller or the Assets or the Business, (ii) violate or
conflict with any provision of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or
(iii) conflict with, result in the breach of, or constitute a default under any
mortgage, indenture, license, instrument, trust, contract, agreement, or other
commitment or arrangement to which Seller is a party or by which Seller or any
of the Assets or the Business are bound.
(d) Required Government Consents. Except for (i) the filing or recording of
instruments of conveyance, transfer, or assignment required by federal
copyright, patent, or trademark laws or the laws of the U.S. and non-U.S.
jurisdictions and states in which the Assets are located; and (ii) the further
exceptions disclosed in Schedule 4(d) (the foregoing items (i) and (ii) being
referred to herein as the "Required Government Consents"), to the best of the
knowledge of Seller, no approval, authorization, certification, consent,
permission, license, or permit to or from, or notice, filing, or recording to or
with, U.S. or non-U.S., federal, state, or local governmental authorities
("Governmental Authorities") is necessary for the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the other Seller Documents or the consummation by Seller of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or the ownership and use of the
Assets or operation of the Business (including by Purchaser, assuming such
ownership, use and operation is substantially the same as the ownership, and use
and operation by Seller).
(e) Required Contract Consents. To the best of the knowledge of Seller,
except as disclosed in Schedule 4(e) (such scheduled items being referred to
herein as the "Required Contract Consents"), no approval, authorization,
consent, permission, or waiver to or from, or notice, filing, or recording to or
with, any person (other than the Required Government Consents) is necessary for
(i) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Seller Documents
or the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby; (ii) the transfer and assignment to Purchaser at the Closing of the
Assets; or (iii) the ownership and use of the Assets or operation of the
Business (including by Purchaser, assuming such ownership, use and operation is
substantially the same as the ownership, use and operation by Seller).
(f) Assigned Contracts. To the best of the knowledge of Seller, (i) the
Contracts are valid, binding, and enforceable in accordance with their terms and
are in full force and effect and (ii) subject to obtaining the consent of the
other party thereto as specified on Schedule 4(f), the continuation, validity
and effectiveness of all the Contracts under the current terms thereof will in
no way be affected, altered or impaired by the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. There are no existing defaults by Seller under
the Contracts and, to the best knowledge of Seller, no act, event, or omission
has occurred that, whether with or without notice, lapse of time, or both, would
constitute a default thereunder. Seller has received no notice of, and has no
knowledge of, any pending or threatened early termination or cancellation of any
Contract. The amounts disclosed in Schedule 4(f) accurately present the current
terms and monthly revenues attributable to the Contracts.
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(g) Condition of Equipment; Adequacy of Assets. To the best of the
knowledge of Seller, (i) all of the Equipment is in good operating order,
condition, and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and is suitable for use
in the Business in the ordinary course, as presently operated and (ii) the
Assets constitute all of the property and assets necessary to conduct the
Business as currently conducted. Purchaser accepts the Equipment "as is" and no
warranties, explicit or implied, are offered by Seller except as specifically
set forth in this Agreement.
(h) Intellectual Property. The Intellectual Property includes certain
proprietary application software products and systems which Seller develops,
markets and licenses to customers (the "Software Programs"), and in connection
therewith Seller has developed certain related technical documentation and user
reference manuals (the "Documentation"). The Software Programs and the
Documentation are collectively referred to as the "Software".
(i) Ownership. To the best of the knowledge of Seller, except as set
forth in Schedule 4(h)(i), Seller owns all of the Intellectual Property and all
other proprietary information included in the Assets. Schedule 4(i)(i) sets
forth all domestic and foreign patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names
and copyrights included in the Assets and all applications therefor and
registrations thereof. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4(i)(i), to the best
knowledge of Seller, no person has a prior use of any trademark, service mark,
or trade name that is the same as, or confusingly similar to, any of the
trademarks, service marks and trade names included in the Assets.
(i) Litigation. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4(j), no claim, action,
suit, proceeding, inquiry, hearing, arbitration, administrative proceeding,
infringement claim, or investigation (collectively, "Litigation") is pending,
or, to Seller's best knowledge, threatened against Seller or its subsidiaries or
any of its present or former directors, officers, or employees, affecting,
involving, or relating to any of the Assets or the Business. Seller knows of no
facts or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to serve as the basis
for Litigation against Seller (or Purchaser upon acquisition of the Assets) or
its present or former directors, officers, or employees, affecting, involving,
or relating to the Assets or the Business.
(j) Court Orders, Decrees, and Laws. There is no outstanding or, to
Seller's best knowledge, threatened, order, writ, injunction, or decree of any
court, governmental agency, or arbitration tribunal against Seller affecting,
involving, or relating to the Assets or the Business. To the best of the
knowledge of Seller, the Business is and has been in compliance in all material
respects with all applicable Laws, and Seller has received no notices of any
such alleged violation. The foregoing shall be deemed to include Laws relating
to the patent, copyright, and trademark laws, state trade secret and unfair
competition laws of the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, and all other applicable
Laws, including equal opportunity, wage and hour, and other employment matters,
and antitrust and trade regulation laws.
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(k) Access to Information. Seller has had access to sufficient information
about Purchaser upon which to analyze the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Seller has been given the opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers from the officers of Purchaser concerning the terms and conditions of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the business and financial
condition of Purchaser. Seller has had the opportunity to obtain any additional
information it deems necessary to verify the accuracy and completeness of
information provided by Purchaser in connection with this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby.
(l) Disclosure. Seller has completely and accurately responded to the
inquiries and diligence requests of Purchaser and its agents, representatives,
attorneys and employees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. No representation, warranty, or statement made by Seller in this
Agreement or in any document or certificate furnished or to be furnished to
Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement contains or will contain any untrue
statement or omits or will omit to state any fact necessary to make the
statements contained herein or therein, under the circumstances in which they
were made, not materially misleading. Seller has disclosed to Purchaser all
facts known or reasonably available to Seller that are material to the Assets or
the Business.
SECTION 5.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
(a) Corporate Existence. Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia. Purchaser
has the corporate power and authority to conduct its business and to own and
lease all of its properties and assets and is duly qualified or licensed to do
its business and is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction where
such qualification is required, except where the failure to be so qualified
would not have a material adverse effect on Purchaser.
(b) Corporate Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations. Purchaser has
the corporate power, authority and legal right to execute, deliver and perform
this Agreement and the other agreements and instruments to be executed and
delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby
(this Agreement and such other agreements and instruments collectively the
"Purchaser Documents"). The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the other Purchaser Documents, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, by Purchaser have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action of Purchaser. This Agreement is,
and the other Purchaser Documents will be, the legal, valid and binding
obligation of Purchaser enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with their
terms except as such enforcement may be subject to or limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent
transfer or other similar laws now or hereafter in effect affecting creditors'
rights generally, and by general principles of equity.
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(c) No Conflict; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the other Purchaser Documents, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, by Purchaser do not and will not
violate any Laws to which Purchaser is subject, and will not violate, conflict
with or result in the breach of, or constitute a default under, any term,
condition or provision of, or require the consent of any other party to, (i) any
judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or award of any court, arbitrator or
governmental or regulatory official, body or authority which is applicable to
Purchaser, or (ii) the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other governing or
organizational instrument of Purchaser.
(d) Purchaser Common Stock. The shares of Purchaser Common Stock to be
issued to Seller pursuant to this Agreement, when issued and delivered in
accordance with this Agreement will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully
paid and non-assessable.
(e) Purchaser Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock of Purchaser
consists of ____ shares of preferred stock and ____ shares of common stock, of
which, as of the date hereof, ____ shares are issued and outstanding.
(f) Access to Information. Purchaser has had access to sufficient
information about Seller upon which to analyze the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. Purchaser has been given the opportunity to ask questions and
receive answers from the officers of Seller concerning the terms and conditions
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the business and
financial condition of Seller. Purchaser has had the opportunity to obtain any
additional information it deems necessary to verify the accuracy and
completeness of information provided by Seller in connection with this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(g) Disclosure. Purchaser has completely and accurately responded to the
inquiries and diligence requests of Seller and its agents, representatives,
attorneys and employees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. No representation, warranty, or statement made by Purchaser in this
Agreement or in any document or certificate furnished or to be furnished to
Seller pursuant to this Agreement contains or will contain any untrue statement
or omits or will omit to state any fact necessary to make the statements
contained herein or therein, under the circumstances in which they were made,
not materially misleading. Purchaser has disclosed to Seller all facts known or
reasonably available to Purchaser that are material to Purchaser.
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SECTION 6.
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
(a) Conditions to Seller's Obligations. The obligations of Seller to be
performed hereunder shall be subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Seller)
at or prior to the Closing Date of each of the following conditions:
(i) Purchaser's representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects on and as of the date of
this Agreement.
(ii) Purchaser shall have performed and complied with all agreements,
obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or
complied with by it on or prior to the Closing.
(iii) Seller's stockholders shall have approved the sale of the Assets
to Purchaser.
(iv) No Litigation shall be threatened or pending against Seller
before any court or governmental agency that, in the reasonable opinion of
counsel for Seller, could result in the restraint or prohibition of Seller in
connection with this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
(v) Purchaser shall have delivered to Seller a certificate signed by a
duly authorized officer of Purchaser certifying that the conditions set forth in
Sections 6(a)(i) and (ii) have been satisfied.
(b) Conditions to Purchaser's Obligations. Each of the obligations of
Purchaser to be performed hereunder shall be subject to the satisfaction (or
waiver by Purchaser) at or prior to the Closing Date of each of the following
conditions:
(i) Seller's representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects on and as of the date of
this Agreement.
(ii) Seller shall have performed and complied with all agreements,
obligations, and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or
complied with by it on or prior to the Closing.
(iii) No Litigation shall be threatened or pending against Purchaser
before any court or governmental agency that, in the reasonable opinion of
counsel for Purchaser, could result in the restraint or prohibition of Purchaser
in connection with this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
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(iv) Seller shall have delivered to Purchaser a certificate signed by
a duly authorized officer of Seller certifying that the conditions set forth in
Sections 6(b)(i) and (ii) have been satisfied.
(v) Seller shall have entered into severance agreements with Timothy
R. Robinson and Gia Bokuchava.
SECTION 7.
CLOSING
(a) Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Assets (the
"Closing") shall take place at the offices of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP,
999 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia commencing at 2:00 p.m. on
_______________, 2002 (the "Closing Date"). Subject to consummation of the
Closing on the Closing Date, the sale, assignment, transfer and conveyance to
Purchaser of the Assets will be effective as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
on the Closing Date.
(b) Actions at Closing. At Closing, Purchaser and Seller shall take the
following actions, in addition to such other actions as may otherwise be
required under this Agreement:
(i) Copies of Consents. Seller shall deliver to Purchaser copies of
all Required Contract Consents and all Required Government Consents which have
been obtained.
(ii) Conveyance Instruments. Seller shall deliver to Purchaser such
bills of sale, assignments, and other instruments of conveyance and transfer as
Purchaser may reasonably request to effect the transfer and assignment of the
Assets to Purchaser.
(iii) Assumption Agreements. Purchaser shall deliver to Seller one or
more assumption agreements in form reasonably acceptable to Seller, pursuant to
which Purchaser assumes and agrees to pay and perform the Contracts.
(iv) Certificates. The parties shall deliver to each other the
certificates to each other required under Section 6.
(v) Other. Each party shall deliver such other agreements and
instruments as the other party may reasonably request.
(c) Delivery of Purchase Price. At Closing, Purchaser shall deliver the
payments required under Section 3.
SECTION 8.
COVENANTS OF SELLER AND PURCHASER
(a) Allocation of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be allocated as
disclosed in Schedule 8(a), and all tax returns and reports filed by Seller and
Purchaser with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
be consistent with that allocation.
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(b) Maintenance of Books and Records. Each of Seller and Purchaser shall
preserve until the second anniversary of the Closing Date all records possessed
or to be possessed by such party relating to any of the Assets or the Business
prior to the Closing Date, except for those records transferred from Seller to
Purchaser at Closing. After the Closing Date, where there is a legitimate
purpose, such party shall provide the other party with access, upon prior
reasonable written request specifying the need therefor, during regular business
hours, to (i) the officers and employees of such party, and (ii) the books of
account and records of such party, but, in each case, only to the extent
relating to the Assets or the Business prior to the Closing Date, and the other
party and its representatives shall have the right to make copies of such books
and records; provided, however, that the foregoing right of access shall not be
exercisable in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably with the normal
operations and business of such party; and further provided, that, as to so much
of such information as constitutes trade secrets or confidential business
information of such party, the requesting party and its officers, directors and
representatives will use due care to not disclose such information except (A) as
required by any applicable Laws, (B) with the prior written consent of the party
who owns such information, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld,
delayed or conditioned or (C) where such information becomes available to the
public generally, or becomes generally known to competitors of such party,
through sources other than the requesting party, its affiliates or its officers,
directors or representatives. Such books and records may nevertheless be
destroyed by a party if such party sends to the other party written notice of
its intent to destroy such books and records, specifying with particularity the
contents of the books and records to be destroyed. Such books and records may
then be destroyed after the 30th day after such notice is given unless the other
party objects to the destruction, in which case the party seeking to destroy the
books and records shall deliver such books and records to the objecting party.
(c) Mail, Etc. Mail and payments relating to the Assets received by Seller
after the Closing Date will be forwarded to Purchaser. From and after the
Closing Date, Seller will promptly refer all inquiries relating to the Assets to
Purchaser.
(d) Certain Consents. To the extent that Seller's rights under any
Contract, permit, or other Asset to be assigned to Purchaser hereunder may not
be assigned without the consent of another person which has not been obtained
prior to the Closing Date, and which is material to the ownership, use or
disposition of an Asset or the operation of the Business, this Agreement shall
not constitute an agreement to assign the same if an attempted assignment would
constitute a breach thereof or be unlawful, and Seller and Purchaser shall use
their commercially reasonable good faith efforts to obtain any such required
consents as promptly as possible.
(e) Best Efforts; Further Assurances; Cooperation. Subject to the other
provisions in this Agreement, the parties hereto shall in good faith perform
their obligations under this Agreement before, at and after the Closing, and
shall each use their reasonable best efforts to do, or cause to be done, all
things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws to obtain all
authorizations and consents and satisfy all conditions to the obligations of the
parties under this Agreement, and to cause the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement to be carried out promptly in accordance with the terms hereof. The
parties shall cooperate fully with each other and their respective officers,
directors, employees, agents, counsel, accountants and other designees in
connection with any steps required to be taken as part of their respective
obligations under this Agreement. Upon the execution of this Agreement and
thereafter, each party shall take such actions and execute and deliver such
documents as may be reasonably requested by the other party hereto in order to
consummate more effectively the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
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(f) Transition. Seller shall have a reasonable period of time after the
Closing in which to remove its books and records from Seller's former premises.
Purchaser will provide such assistance in this process as Seller may reasonably
request, including but not limited to providing access to Purchaser's premises
at such reasonable times as Seller may request.
SECTION 9.
CLAIMS, ARBITRATION
(a) Survival of Representations and Warranties. All of the representations
and warranties, covenants and agreements in this Agreement or in any instrument
delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing and continue
until the date which is the eighteen month anniversary of the Closing Date.
(b) Limitation on Claims by Purchaser. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Agreement, Purchaser agrees that it shall not be entitled to make any
claim against Seller based on the alleged breach by Seller of any representation
or warranty contained in this Agreement if such alleged breach relates to
information or circumstances about which the officers or employees of Purchaser
knew or should have known by virtue of the offices and positions they held at
Seller prior to Closing.
(c) Limitation on Claims. Neither party will be liable under this Agreement
for any demands, claims, actions, or causes of action, assessments, losses,
damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable fees and expenses
of counsel, other expenses of investigation, handling, and litigation, and
settlement amounts, together with interest and penalties (collectively, a "Loss"
or "Losses"), resulting from the breach of any representation or warranty of
such party contained in this Agreement or in any other agreement or instrument
executed and delivered by such party in connection with this Agreement, until
the aggregate amount of all such Losses exceeds $25,000 and, in that event, the
damaged party shall be entitled to recovery of all such Losses.
(d) Arbitration. In the event of a dispute between Purchaser and Seller
arising under this Agreement, the parties shall act in good faith to reach
agreement regarding such claim. If the parties hereto, acting in good faith,
cannot reach agreement with respect to such claim, within thirty (30) days after
notice thereof by one party to the other, such claim will be submitted to and
settled by binding arbitration in Atlanta, Georgia, in accordance with the then
current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
(the "AAA") or such other mediation or arbitration service as shall be mutually
agreeable to the parties, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator
shall be final and binding on the parties and may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction thereof; provided, however, that any party shall be entitled to
appeal a question of law or determination of law to a court of competent
jurisdiction; and provided, further, however, that the parties may first seek
appropriate injunctive relief prior to, and/or in addition to pursuing
negotiation or arbitration. Such arbitration shall be conducted by an arbitrator
chosen by mutual agreement of the parties, or failing such agreement, an
arbitrator appointed by the AAA. The arbitrator shall be required to provide in
writing to the parties the basis for the award or order of such arbitrator, and
a court reporter shall record all hearings (unless otherwise agreed to by the
parties), with such record constituting the official transcript of such
proceedings.
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SECTION 10.
MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Acknowledgement regarding Legal Counsel. Purchaser acknowledges and
agrees that Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP ("SAB") is acting as counsel to
Seller and is representing Seller in connection with this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby and that SAB is not representing, and has not
represented, Purchaser in any respect, including any representation in
connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that it has been advised to seek its
own independent legal counsel in connection with this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) Sales, Transfer and Documentary Taxes, etc. All sales and use taxes
relating to the sale and transfer of the Assets pursuant to this Agreement shall
be paid by Seller. Seller also shall pay all other federal, state and local
documentary and other transfer taxes, if any, due as a result of the purchase,
sale or transfer of the Assets in accordance herewith whether imposed by
applicable Laws on Seller or Purchaser, and Seller shall indemnify, reimburse
and hold harmless Purchaser in respect of the liability for payment of or
failure to pay any such taxes or the filing of or failure to file any reports
required in connection therewith.
(c) Entire Agreement; Assignment. This Agreement, which includes the
Schedules and the other documents, agreements, certificates and instruments
executed and delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement, sets
forth the entire understanding and agreement of the parties hereto with respect
to the transactions contemplated hereby. Any and all prior or contemporaneous
negotiations, agreements, representations, warranties and understandings between
the parties regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, are
superseded in their entirety by this Agreement and shall not create any
liability on the part of either party hereto in favor of the other party, except
as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be
assigned, amended or modified except by written instrument duly executed by each
of the parties hereto; provided, however, that Purchaser may assign its rights
and obligations under this Agreement to a wholly owned subsidiary or to a
purchaser of all or substantially all of Purchaser's assets, whether by sale of
assets, sale of stock, merger or otherwise.
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(d) Waiver. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any
time by the party entitled to the benefit thereof by a written instrument duly
executed by such party.
(e) Notices. Any notice, request, demand, waiver, consent, approval or
other communication which is required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be deemed given only if delivered personally or sent by facsimile, air
courier, telegram or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, as
follows:
If to Purchaser:
Tulix Systems, Inc.
3495 Piedmont Road
Suite 110
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 237-4646
(404) 233-1977 (facsimile)
Attn: Timothy R. Robinson, Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
If to Seller:
HomeCom Communications, Inc.
3495 Piedmont Road, Suite 110
Atlanta, GA 30305
Attn: President
(404) 237-4646
(404) 233-1977 (facsimile)
With a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to:
Wade H. Stribling, Esq.
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
2300 First Union Plaza
999 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309-3996
(404) 853-8000
(404) 853-8806 (facsimile)
or to such other address as the addressee may have specified in a notice duly
given to the sender as provided herein. Such notice, request, demand, waiver,
consent, approval or other communication will be deemed to have been given as of
the date so delivered, transmitted by facsimile, telegraphed or mailed, as the
case may be.
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(f) Georgia Law to Govern. This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia,
without regard to its conflict of law principles.
(g) No Benefit to Others. The representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements contained in this Agreement are for the sole benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and nothing contained in
this Agreement or the other Purchase Agreements shall be construed as conferring
any rights on any other persons.
(h) Headings; Gender; Certain Definitions. All section headings contained
in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, do not form a part of
this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of
this Agreement. Words used herein, regardless of the number and gender
specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number,
singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine, or neuter, as the
context requires. Any reference to a "person" herein shall include an
individual, firm, corporation, partnership, trust, governmental authority or
body, association, unincorporated organization or any other entity. The
"knowledge" of a person shall include the current actual awareness of such
person, such person's officers charged with the responsibility for the matters
qualified by the use of the term "knowledge" and such matters as would be
revealed by a review of such person's records.
(i) Schedules. All Schedules referred to herein are incorporated herein by
reference and are intended to be and hereby are specifically made a part of this
Agreement.
(j) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of
this Agreement shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision
of this Agreement.
(k) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and either party hereto may execute any such counterpart, each of
which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of
which counterparts taken together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument. This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts
taken together shall have been executed and delivered by the parties. It shall
not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement or any counterpart hereof to
produce or account for any of the other counterparts.
(l) Drafting of Agreement. Each party has participated in the negotiation
and preparation of this Agreement; therefore, this Agreement shall be construed
without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against
the party causing the Agreement to be drafted.
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(m) Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
(n) Actions and Proceedings. Each party to this Agreement consents to the
exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of any county in the State of
Georgia and the United States District Court for any District of Georgia in any
action or judicial proceeding seeking an injunction or other equitable relief or
to enforce an arbitration award. Each party consents and submits to the
non-exclusive personal jurisdiction of any court in the State of Georgia in
respect of any such proceeding. Each party consents to service of process upon
it with respect to any such proceeding by registered mail, return receipt
requested, and by any other means permitted by applicable Laws. Each party
waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of
any such proceeding in any court in the State of Georgia and any claim that it
may now or hereafter have that any such proceeding in any court in the State of
Georgia has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each party waives trial by
jury in any such proceeding.
(o) Execution by Facsimile. Either party may deliver an executed copy of
this Agreement and any documents contemplated hereby by facsimile transmission
to the other party, and such delivery shall have the same force and effect as
any other delivery of a manually signed copy of this Agreement or of such other
documents.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as
of the date first written above:
PURCHASER:
TULIX SYSTEMS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
SELLER:
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT A
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TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 1 (a)
Intellectual Property
All right, title and interest in the "Post on the Fly", "Intelligent Advisor",
"Harvey", Time Warner Road Runner, "Community", "On line Forum" and "Work Order
System" software applications, including but not limited to the following to the
extent related thereto: (a) all source code, specifications, technical
documentation and similar information; (b) all trademarks, service marks, trade
names, logos, and domain names, together with all goodwill associated therewith;
all patents; all copyright and copyrightable works; all intellectual property
registrations and applications and renewals therefore; and all other
intellectual property rights of any kind or nature whatsoever; and (c) all
records and marketing materials relating to the foregoing.
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 1 (b)
Contracts
As Of 12/31/01
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Client Description Period Expiration
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Bend Cable Monthly Hosting Services Monthly 01/31/02
Bituminous Fire Monthly Hosting Services Monthly 08/31/02
Georgia Power Monthly Hosting Services Monthly 03/31/03
1st Choice Monthly Hosting Services Monthly 12/31/03
Insurance and Risk
Management Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Month to Month
Landry's Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Month to Month
Magellan Health Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Month to Month
Merchants Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Month to Month
NCB Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Month to Month
T.C. Fields Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Month to Month
Road Runner Monthly Hosting Services Monthly Expired 12/31/01
Wharton Lyon and Lyon Monthly Hosting Services Pre-Paid Monthly Hosting Services
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 1 (c)
Accounts Receivable
Client Amount
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Barney & Barney 780.00
Bend Cable Communication Group 792.00
Credit Union Services Corp. 395.00
DRS Technologies 795.00
Farwest Bond Services 590.00
Georgia Power FCU 20,000.00
LaSalle Broker Dealer 27,060.00
Landry's Seafood 695.00
Magellan Behavioral Health 595.00
National Commercial Bank 3,470.00
Road Runner 106,898.20
Rowe Decision Analytics 240.00
O&K Terex 495.00
Total 1 Services 15,204.00
Tradition N.A 4,542.50
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Total 182,551.70
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TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 1 (d)
Equipment
EQUIPMENT / MODEL # SERIAL #
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Toshiba 2530 CDS 49634310A
Dell Dimension 183BQ
Sony Multiscan w7000 2000353
Dell Trinitron 7047788
Viewsonic G810
ACI PIII P.C. 97001419
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TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 4 (d)
Required Government Consents
None
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 4(e)
Required Contract Consents
The following contracts would need prior written consent to be transferred to
Purchaser (per Standard Terms and Conditions Paragraph 6. of their service
agreements with HOMECOM):
Bend cable Communications
Bituminous Insurance
Georgia Power federal Credit Union
1st Choice (Hospital Authority Credit Union)
National Commercial Bank
The following suppliers would need to be transferred to Purchaser;
Administaff
Applied Theory
Automatic Systems
Birch Telecommunications
Coca Cola
Docu-Team
Genuity
Hartford Life
Hartford Insurance
McKenney's
Network Solutions
Piedmont Ivy
Pitney Bowes
Skytel
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 4 (f)
Contracts- Terms and Monthly Revenues
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Client Description Amount Period Expiration
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Bend Cable Monthly Hosting Services 936.00 Monthly 01/31/02
(Variable)
Bituminous Fire Monthly Hosting Services 690.00 Monthly 08/31/02
Georgia Power Monthly Hosting Services 2,500.00 Monthly 03/31/03
1st Choice Monthly Hosting Services 250.00 Monthly 12/31/03
Insurance and Risk
Management Monthly Hosting Services 395.00 Monthly Month to Month
Landry's Monthly Hosting Services 695.00 Monthly Month to Month
Magellan Health Monthly Hosting Services 595.00 Monthly Month to Month
Merchants Monthly Hosting Services 395.00 Monthly Month to Month
NCB Monthly Hosting Services 1,000.00 Monthly Month to Month
T.C. Fields Monthly Hosting Services 395.00 Monthly Month to Month
Road Runner Monthly Hosting Services 90,000.00 Monthly Expired 12/31/01
(Variable)
Wharton Lyon and Lyon Monthly Hosting Services 0.00 Pre-Paid Monthly Hosting Services
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 4(h)(i)
Intellectual Property-Ownership
Seller owns all of the Intellectual Property and all other proprietary
information included in the Assets.
There is no registered trademark, copyright, or patent protection included in
the Assets.
To the best knowledge of Seller, no person has a prior use of any trademark,
service mark, or trade name that is the same as, or confusingly similar to, any
of the trademarks, service marks and trade names included in the Assets.
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 4(j)
Litigation
No claim, action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, hearing, arbitration,
administrative proceeding, infringement claim, or investigation (collectively,
"Litigation") is pending, or, to Seller's best knowledge, threatened against
Seller or its subsidiaries or any of its present of former directors, officers,
or employees, affection, involving, or relating to any of the Assets or the
Business except as listed below;
Property Georgia OBJLW One Corporation, an Oregon corporation v. Homecom
Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation; Civil Action File Number
01VS026148g, in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia.
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc., A California corporation v. Homecom
Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation; Case No. DC02.416926, in the
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, California.
TULIX/HOMECOM
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE 8(a)
Allocation of Purchase Price
To be determined by the Purchaser at its reasonable discretion, if applicable.
EXHIBIT B
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
HomeCom Communications, Inc. (the "Corporation"), organized and existing
under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
does hereby certify that:
ARTICLE I
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The name of the Corporation is HomeCom Communications, Inc.
ARTICLE II
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The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation
shall be amended by deleting Article I in its entirety and substituting in lieu
thereof the following:
"I
The name of the Corporation is Prospect Technologies, Inc."
ARTICLE III
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The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation
shall be amended by amending Article IV as follows:
"IV
The total number of shares of capital stock which the Corporation is
authorized to issue is One Hundred and One Million (101,000,000) divided into
two classes as follows:
(1) One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares of common stock, $.0001 par
value per share ("Common Stock"); and
(2) One Million (1,000,000) shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value per
share (Preferred Stock")."
The remainder of Article IV shall remain unchanged.
ARTICLE IV
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The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation
shall be amended by deleting Article IX in its entirety and substituting in lieu
thereof the following:
"IX
Action required to be taken or which may be taken at any Annual Meeting or
Special Meeting of the Stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a
meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in
writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of
outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be
necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares
entitled to vote thereon were present and voted, and shall be delivered to the
Corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, to
its principal place of business or to an officer or agent of the Corporation
having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are
recorded."
ARTICLE V
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The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation
shall be amended to include the following at the end of the second paragraph of
Article IV thereof:
"Each ( ) shares of the Common Stock issued as of the date and
time immediately preceding [INSERT DATE UPON WHICH ARTICLES OF
AMENDMENT ARE FILED], the effective date of a reverse stock split (the
"Split Effective Date"), shall be automatically changed and
reclassified, as of the Split Effective Date and without further
action, into one (1) fully paid and non-assessable share of the Common
Stock; provided, however, that any fractional interest resulting from
such change and reclassification shall be rounded upward to the
nearest whole share. Share interests due to rounding are given solely
to save expense and inconvenience of issuing fractional shares and do
not represent separately bargained for consideration. Each holder of
record of a certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the
Split Effective Date represents outstanding shares of Common Stock
(the "Old Certificates," whether one or more) shall be entitled to
receive upon surrender of such Old Certificates to the Corporation's
transfer agent for cancellation, a certificate or certificates (the
"New Certificates," whether one or more) representing the number of
whole shares of Common Stock into and for which the shares of the
Common Stock formerly represented by such Old Certificates so
surrendered, are reclassified under the terms hereof. From and after
the Split Effective Date, Old Certificates shall represent only the
right to receive New Certificates pursuant to the provisions hereof."
ARTICLE VI
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All other provisions of the Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of the Corporation shall remain unchanged and in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Corporation hereby executes this Certificate of
Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation this _____ day of
_____________, ______.
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: ______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: ______________________________
EXHIBIT C
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
/X/ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001
or
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission File Number: 0-29204
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HomeCom Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
Delaware 58-2153309
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Building 12, Suite 110
3495 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:
(404) 237-4646
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(B) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share OTC-BB
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(G) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (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 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ NO / /
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. / /
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the Registrant, based upon the average of the closing bid and ask quotations for
the Common Stock on March 12, 2002 as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board, was
approximately $42,000. The shares of Common Stock held by each officer and
director and by each person known to us who owns 5% or more of the outstanding
Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be
affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a
conclusive determination for other purposes. As of March 12, 2002, Registrant
had outstanding 14,999,156 shares of Common Stock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item No. Description Page No.
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PART I
1. BUSINESS.................................................... 1
2. PROPERTIES.................................................. 3
3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS........................................... 4
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS......... 4
PART II
5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
SHAREHOLDER MATTERS......................................... 5
6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA..................................... 6
7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS................................... 7
8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................ 11
9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.................................... 32
PART III
10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.......... 33
11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION...................................... 35
12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT.................................................. 37
13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.............. 38
PART IV
14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM
8-K......................................................... 39
SIGNATURES.................................................. 46
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-K contains certain statements, such as statements regarding
HomeCom's future plans, that constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including certain
statements contained under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" concerning our expectations, beliefs, or
strategies regarding increased future revenues and operations, and certain
statements contained under "Business" concerning our future business plans. When
used in this Form 10-K, the words "expects", "believes," "intends,"
"anticipates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied
by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include things
such as changes in the value and condition of our assets, the loss of key
personnel, whether we are able to complete the proposed transactions described
in this form 10-K, a change in control of the company or changes in financial
markets and general economic conditions. Reference is also made in particular to
the discussion set forth in our Registration Statements on Forms S-1 (File Nos.
333-12219, 333-42599, 333-45383, 333-86837, 333-88491, and 333-56795) and S-3
(333-73123 and 333-81581).
HISTORY AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Recent Developments
On March 23, 2001, HomeCom Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("HomeCom", "we" or "us"), issued a press release to announce our intention to
wind down our operations and, to the extent possible, sell our remaining assets.
In our press release, we stated, "HomeCom also announced that it has decided to
wind down its operations... HomeCom has been unable to obtain additional
financing and has insufficient assets to completely satisfy its obligations to
creditors and the liquidation preferences of its preferred stock." The press
release went on to state: "HomeCom continues to explore other possibilities,
which may include the sale of other assets." This announcement followed the sale
of substantially all of the assets of First Institutional Marketing, Inc.
("FIMI") and its affiliates to Digital Insurance, Inc. on January 31, 2001 and
the sale of substantially all of the assets used in our Internet Banking
operations to Netzee, Inc. on March 15, 2001. These sales left us with only one
remaining business, our hosting and web site maintenance business, which we had
been trying to sell for approximately two years.
We are negotiating an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of
our hosting and web site maintenance business to Tulix Systems, Inc., a company
in which Timothy R. Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino Doijashvili, who are
officers and directors of both the Company and Tulix, are the principal
shareholders. If completed the sale of this business will constitute a sale of
substantially all of our operating assets and will leave us without any
operating business with which to generate revenues or profits. We have not yet
entered into a definitive agreement with Tulix regarding the sale, but we expect
to enter into such an agreement if we are able to obtain the approval of our
stockholders.
History
The Company was organized in 1994 to provide complex web-based software
applications and integration services to businesses seeking to take advantage of
the Internet. Over time, we evolved into a Web design, financial applications
and solutions provider to the financial services market, including banking,
insurance, securities brokerage firms and other financially oriented web
portals. In fact, prior to and during 2000, we derived revenue from, among other
sources, professional web development services, software licensing, application
development, insurance and securities sales commissions, and hosting and
transactions fees.
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On March 24, 1999, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of FIMI and
certain of its affiliates for 1,252,174 shares of common stock. In addition, we
entered into employment agreements for an initial term of three years with the
three principals of FIMI, calling for them to continue in their roles for the
acquired companies. Prior to the closing of the acquisition, we loaned the
shareholders of FIMI $370,000 ("FIMI notes"). The FIMI notes were to be repaid
in either cash or common stock and were collateralized by common stock. We also
granted these FIMI shareholders 300,000 warrants to acquire our shares of common
stock at an exercise price of $3.74 per share. Vesting of the warrants was
contingent upon FIMI meeting certain operating goals.
On April 23, 1999, we acquired all the outstanding shares of Ganymede
Corporation for total consideration of 185,342 shares of common stock and
$100,000 cash. Ganymede was a Chicago-based web site developer for financial
institutions. In addition, we entered into employment agreements with the three
principals of Ganymede, calling for them to continue in their current roles for
the acquired company.
On October 1, 1999 we sold our security consulting and integration service
operations in exchange for $200,000 in cash, certain security audit rights and
shares of a non-public entity originally valued at approximately $823,000, and
entered into a joint marketing program with the acquirer.
On January 31, 2001, we sold substantially all of the assets of FIMI and
its affiliates to Digital Insurance, Inc. ("Digital") for approximately $458,000
in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. In connection with the sale,
the FIMI principals surrendered the shares of the common stock that
collateralized the FIMI notes and forfeited their warrants.
On March 15, 2001, we sold substantially all of the assets used in our
Internet Banking operations to Netzee, Inc. The sale generated net proceeds to
HomeCom of approximately $407,000.
Following the sale of our Internet Banking operations and our InsureRate
division, we had only one remaining operating business, our hosting and web site
maintenance business.
Sales and Marketing
We currently have no active marketing strategies or plans.
Intellectual Property Rights
In accordance with industry practice, we have relied primarily on a
combination of copyright, patent and trademark laws, trade secrets,
confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary
rights. We have sought to protect our software, documentation and other written
materials principally under trade secret and copyright laws, which afford only
limited protection. We have tried to use non-disclosure and confidentiality
agreements with employees, vendors, contractors, consultants and customers to
address these concerns.
We do not believe that any of our products infringe the proprietary rights
of third parties. There can be no assurance, however, that third parties will
not claim infringement by us with respect to our products. In addition, Web site
developers such as ours face potential liability for the actions of customers
and others using their services, including liability for infringement of
intellectual property rights, rights of publicity, defamation, libel, fraud,
misrepresentation, unauthorized computer access, theft, tort liability and
criminal activity under the laws of the United States, various states and
foreign jurisdictions.
Employees
As of March 12, 2001, we had 8 full-time employees. If we sell our assets
to Tulix, we expect that all of these employees will resign from their positions
with us and go to work for Tulix. Such being the case, the Board of Directors
intends to search for new executive officers if the sale is completed.
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Customers
During 1999, two customers each accounted for more than 10% of our total
revenue. During 2000, two customers each accounted for over 10% of revenues with
one of those customers accounting for over 40%. During 2001 only one customer,
Roadrunner, accounted for over 10% of sales, accounting for 82%. Our sales to
our five largest customers represented approximately 51%, 76% and 89% of the
total revenues for 1999, 2000, and 2001 respectively.
Insurance
We maintain liability and other insurance that we believe to be customary
and generally consistent with industry practice. We believe that such insurance
is adequate to cover potential claims relating to our existing business
activities.
Government Regulation
Except with regard to insurance and securities sales, as discussed below,
we do not believe that we are currently subject to direct regulation by any
government agency, other than regulations applicable to businesses generally,
and also believe that there are currently few laws or regulations directly
applicable to Web site service companies. The Federal Communications Commission
is studying the possible regulation of the Internet. Any such regulations
adopted by the Federal Communications Commission may adversely impact the manner
in which we conduct our business. It is possible that a number of additional
laws and regulations may be adopted with respect to the Internet, covering
issues such as user privacy, pricing, characteristics, and quality of products
and services. The adoption of any such laws or regulations may decrease the
growth of the Internet, which could in turn decrease the demand for our products
and services and increase our cost of doing business or cause us to modify our
operations, or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and operating results. Moreover, the applicability to the Internet of
existing laws governing issues such as property ownership, libel, and personal
privacy is uncertain. We cannot predict the impact, if any, that future
regulation or regulatory changes may have on our business. In addition, Web site
developers such as us face potential liability for the actions of customers and
others using their services, including liability for infringement of
intellectual property rights, rights of publicity, defamation, libel, fraud,
misrepresentation, unauthorized computer access, theft, tort liability and
criminal activity under the laws of the U.S., various states and foreign
jurisdictions. Any imposition of liability could have a material adverse effect
on us.
In addition, our network services are transmitted to our customers over
dedicated and public telephone lines. These transmissions are governed by
regulatory policies establishing charges and terms for communications. Changes
in the regulatory environment relating to the telecommunications and media
industry could have an effect on our business, including regulatory changes
which directly or indirectly affect use or access of the Internet or increase
the likelihood or scope of competition from regional telephone companies, could
have a material adverse effect on us.
We own, and prior to January 31, 2001, operated a subsidiary named "FIMI
Securities, Inc." FIMI Securities was a NASD regulated broker/dealer and was
affiliated with various insurance agencies until it terminated its membership in
the NASD on December 29, 2000. We still own FIMI Securities, but it no longer
conducts any broker/dealer activities and is a dormant entity.
Item 2. PROPERTIES
As of March 12, 2002 we occupy approximately 7,000 square feet in one
office building in Atlanta, Georgia under a lease expiring in October 2002. This
facility serves as our headquarters and computer center. We have also abandoned
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an office in New York City where we used to occupy approximately 3,400 square
feet under a lease expiring in January 2003, and abandoned an office in Chicago,
Illinois where we used to occupy approximately 1,000 square feet under a lease
expiring in 2004. Our InsureRate operations in Houston, Texas occupied
approximately 17,500 sq. ft. under two leases that expire in 2004. In connection
with the sale of the assets of the InsureRate operations, we subleased
approximately 13,100 sq.ft. to the purchaser and abandoned approximately 4,400
sq.ft.
As of December 31, 2001 we have an accrual for real estate disposition
liabilities of approximately $240,000, which we believe will be sufficient to
settle all obligations related to the closing and abandonment of our offices in
New York, and Atlanta. We reached settlements with the representatives of the
properties in Houston and Chicago.
We believe that the properties which we currently have under lease are
adequate to serve our business operations for the foreseeable future. We believe
that if we were unable to renew the lease on either of these facilities, we
could find other suitable facilities with no material adverse effect on our
business.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On or about February 8, 2002, we received a complaint filed by Properties
Georgia OBJLW One Corporation in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia on
December 6, 2001, alleging that we defaulted on our lease in Building 14 at 3495
Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. The complaint seeks damages in the amount
of $141,752 plus interest of $23,827, plus attorneys' fees and court costs.
On or about January 14, 2002, Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc., a
California corporation and the assignee of the claims of Siemens ICN, filed a
complaint against us alleging, among other things, that we breached our contract
with Siemens. The complaint seeks damages of $18,058.08 plus interest at a rate
of 18% from January 26, 2001, plus expenses and attorneys' fees. The complaint
was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara,
California.
We are not a party to any other material legal proceedings. From time to
time, we are involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to the
conduct of our business.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
We did not submit any matters to a vote of securityholders during the
fourth quarter of 2001.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Our Common Stock has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
"HCOM" since December 8, 2000. Prior to that date it was quoted on the Nasdaq
SmallCap Market. The following table shows for the periods indicated the high
and low sale prices for the Common Stock as reported by the Nasdaq SmallCap
Market and the range of high and low bid prices as quoted on the OTC Bulletin
Board (indicated by an asterisk). The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices,
without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual
transactions.
2000: High Low
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First quarter $ 4.88 $ 3.13
Second quarter 3.25 1.00
Third quarter 1.13 .44
Fourth quarter .470 .020 *
2001:
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First quarter $ .190 * $ .018 *
Second quarter .023 * .006 *
Third quarter .019 * .007 *
Fourth quarter .019 * .003 *
2002:
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First quarter (through March 12, 2002) $ .010 * $ .004 *
Holders of Record
We had approximately 111 holders of record of our Common Stock as of March 12,
2002.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our capital stock to date and do not
foresee that we will have earnings with which to pay dividends in the
foreseeable future. Our board of directors would determine the amount of future
dividends, if any, based upon our earnings, financial condition, capital
requirements and other conditions.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On December 28, 2001, we issued 5,640,000 shares of Common Stock to MacNab,
LLC, a holder of our Series C Preferred Stock, in a series of conversions by
MacNab, LLC of 1.62855 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock. We relied upon
the exemptions from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) and Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to issue those shares of common stock.
See "Part III, Item 12, Changes in Control."
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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data of HomeCom Communications, Inc.
should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the financial statements and
related notes.
Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Statement of Operations Data:
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Revenues $ 2,503,185 $ 2,481,905 $ 3,907,282 $ 4,509,977 $ 1,279,486
Cost of revenues 2,139,982 2,085,598 951,406 2,722,309 1,007,430
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 363,203 396,307 2,955,876 1,787,668 272,056
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Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 1,440,002 1,142,222 2,878,302 1,944,020 858
Product development 514,655 633,268 315,809 321,259
General and administrative 2,538,229 2,896,287 3,765,514 1,182,192 770,659
Depreciation and amortization 238,537 542,269 1,757,124 1,605,345
Asset Impairment 1,436,078 493,905
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Total operating expenses 4,731,423 5,214,046 8,716,749 6,488,894 1,265,422
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating loss (4,368,220) (4,817,739) (5,760,873) (4,701,226) (993,366)
Other expenses (income):
Gain on sale of division (4,402,076)
Interest expense 543,420 445,216 32,583 (5,981)
Other expense (income), net (93,298) (166,917) (103,175) (90,793) (146,362)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes (4,818,342) (693,962) (5,690,281) (4,604,452) (847,004)
Income tax provision (benefit) -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations (4,818,342) (693,962) (5,690,281) (4,604,452) (847,004)
Loss from discontinued operations (62,839) (510,178) (4,630,508) (1,755,898)
Gain (loss) on disposal of business segment 1,144,591 (3,000,377) 394,543
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss (4,881,181) (1,204,140) (9,176,198) (9,360,727) (452,461)
Deemed preferred stock dividend (666,667) (2,557,466) (1,526,728) (708,778)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss applicable to common shareholders $ (4,881,181) $(1,870,807) $(11,733,664) $(10,887,455) $ (1,161,239)
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Loss per common share--basic and diluted
Continuing operations $ (1.86) $ (0.16) $ (0.90) $ (0.72) $ (0.16)
Discontinued operations (0.02) (0.28) (0.96) (0.55) 0.04
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total $ (1.88) $ (0.44) $ (1.86) $ (1.27) $ (0.12)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding 2,602,515 4,287,183 6,324,791 8,549,693 9,869,074
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Balance Sheet Data:
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Working capital (deficit) $ 2,721,930 $ 2,265,725 $ 1,033,802 $ (823,406) $ (960,154)
Total assets 4,664,779 4,565,490 10,535,718 2,528,973 665,391
Long-term obligations 1,652,009 88,242 315,275 357,757 --
Total liabilities 2,708,007 1,117,041 2,930,600 2,298,013 1,533,124
Redeemable Preferred Stock 1,624,920 251,750 251,750
Stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,956,772 3,448,449 5,980,198 (20,790) (1,119,483)
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
General
Historically, we developed and marketed specialized software applications,
products and services that enabled financial institutions and their customers to
use the Internet and intranets/extranets to obtain and communicate important
business information, conduct commercial transactions and improve business
productivity. We provided Internet/intranet solutions in three areas: (i) the
design, development and integration of customized software applications,
including World Wide Web site development and related network outsourcing; (ii)
the development, sale and integration of our existing software applications into
the client's operations; and, (iii) security consulting and integration
services. In October, 1999, we sold our security consulting and integration
services operations and entered into a joint marketing program with the
acquiror. During 2001, we sold our remaining software applications businesses.
Currently, we only derive revenue from professional web development services and
hosting fees. On March 23, 2001, we announced our intentions to wind down our
operations. We are negotiating an agreement to sell substantially all of the
assets used in our hosting and website maintenance business to Tulix. If the
sale is completed, we will have no operating assets and no source of revenue or
profits.
In March 1999, we completed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares
of the First Institutional Marketing companies, a group of insurance agencies
and a NASD broker/dealer (the "FIMI Companies"), for 1,252,174 shares of common
stock. Pursuant to the Merger and Plan of Reorganization the FIMI Companies
continued as separate subsidiaries of HomeCom. On January 31, 2001 we sold
substantially all of the assets of the FIMI Companies for approximately $458,000
and the assumption of certain liabilities. We recorded a loss on the sale of
$3,000,377. We have removed the results of this discontinued operation from the
continuing operations of the Company for all periods presented.
On April 23, 1999, we acquired all the outstanding shares of Ganymede
Corporation for total consideration of 185,342 shares of common stock and
$100,000 cash. Ganymede was a Chicago-based web site developer for financial
institutions. Pursuant to the Merger and Plan of Reorganization of Ganymede,
Ganymede was merged into HomeCom and has ceased to exist as a separate
corporation.
In August 1996, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of HomeCom
Internet Security Services, Inc. (HISS), a Delaware corporation formed in July
1996 to provide Internet and intranet security system consulting services. In
October, 1999 we sold HISS for $200,000, certain security audit and reseller
rights and shares of a non-public entity valued at approximately $823,000, and
entered into a joint marketing program with the acquiror. Results of operations
from the discontinued HISS unit have been shown as a discontinued operation in
the Statement of Operations for all periods presented. This discontinued
operations presentation results in certain revenue and expense reclassifications
for the periods presented.
Our revenues and operating results have varied substantially from period to
period, and should not be relied upon as an indication of future results.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2000 as Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2001
Revenues. Revenues decreased 71.6% from $4,509,977 in 2000 to $1,279,486 in
2001. This decrease of $3,230,491 is primarily attributable to the absence of
any web development work and the expiration of all maintenance contracts without
renewal. Revenues now consist exclusively of hosting and hourly billing site
maintenance work. We recognized revenues from continuing operations for the year
ended December 31, 2001 at the time the services were provided. These services
consisted of $53,181 in maintenance services, and $1,226,305 in web site hosting
services.
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Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues includes salaries for programmers,
technical staff, sales staff and customer support, as well as a pro-rata
allocation of telecommunications, facilities and data center costs. Cost of
revenues decreased from $2,722,309, or 60.4% of revenues in 2000 to $1,007,430
or 78.7% of revenues in 2001. The decrease in the cost of sales is attributable
to reductions in production personnel and to the reduction of internet
connection and local loop costs. Costs of Revenues increased as a percentage of
revenues due to the loss in Web development revenues outpacing reductions in
production costs.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $1,515,612 from $1,787,668 in 2000
to $272,056 in 2001. Gross profit margins also decreased from 39.6% during 2000
to 21.3% during 2001. This decrease as a percentage of net sales is due to the
loss of higher margin Web development work.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses include salaries,
variable commissions, and bonuses for the sales force, advertising and
promotional marketing materials, and a pro-rata allocation of
telecommunications, facilities and data center costs. Sales and marketing
expenses decreased $1,943,162 from $1,944,020, or 43.1% of revenues, in 2000 to
$858, or 0.1% of revenues in 2001. The Company has discontinued all significant
sales and marketing efforts.
Product Development. Product development costs consist of personnel costs
required to conduct our product development efforts, and a pro-rata allocation
of telecommunications, facilities and data center costs. Total expenditures for
product development decreased from $321,259, or 7.1% of revenues in 2000 to $0
in 2001. The Company has discontinued all product development efforts.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses include
salaries for administrative personnel, insurance and other administrative
expenses, as well as a pro-rata allocation of telecommunications, and facilities
and data center costs. General and administrative expenses decreased from
$1,182,192 in 2000 to $770,659 in 2001. As a percentage of net sales, these
expenses increased from 26.2% in 2000 to 60.2% in 2001. The percentage increase
is due to the continued decline in revenues.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization includes
depreciation and amortization of computers, network equipment, office equipment,
equipment under capital leases, and intangible assets. Depreciation and
amortization decreased from $1,605,345, or 35.6% of net sales in 2000 to $0 or
0.0% in 2001. With the write down of the carrying value of all fixed assets in
the fourth quarter of 2000 and the Company's announcement that it intends to
wind-down its operations, the Company has suspended depreciation of its
remaining assets.
Other Income. Other income consists of miscellaneous amounts received which
are outside the normal course of operations. Other income increased from $90,793
in 2000 to $146,362 in 2001. The increase is primarily due to the favorable
settlement of a $130,000 liability related to the prior sale of certain assets.
Without this settlement other income would have declined.
Asset Impairment Charge. We incurred an asset impairment charge of $493,905
in association with the writedown of the carrying value of our investment in
iDefense.
Interest Expense. No interest expense was incurred in 2001.
Discontinued Operations. On January 31, 2001 we sold our FIMI division.
FIMI incurred operating losses of $1,970,584 for the year ended December 31,
2000. On March 15, 2001 we sold our Internet Banking segment for a gain of
$394,543. This segment produced net income of $214,686 for the year ended
December 31, 2000 with no operating profit or loss for the year ended December
31, 2001.
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Year Ended December 31, 1999 as Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2000
Revenues. Revenues increased 15.4% from $3,907,282 in 1999 to $4,509,977 in
2000. This increase of $602,695 is primarily attributable to growth in, and
increased reliance upon revenue from the website development portion of our
business. The $4,509,977 in revenues from continuing operations for the year
ended December 31, 2000 were comprised of two primary sources of income.
$2,677,475 in revenue was recognized under the percentage-of-completion method
for fixed price development contracts. All contracts were recognized as 100%
complete at the end of the year. Revenues for other services were recognized at
the time the services were provided for a total of $1,832,502 consisting of
$583,441 in maintenance services, $9,020 in consulting services and $1,240,041
in web site hosting services.
Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues includes commissions for financial
institutions and agents, salaries for programmers, technical staff, sales staff
and customer support, as well as a pro-rata allocation of telecommunications,
facilities and data center costs. Cost of revenues increased from $951,406, or
24.3% of revenues in 1999 to $2,722,309, or 60.4% of revenues in 2000. This
increase reflects greater costs associated with an increase in technical
personnel as a percentage of employees and, more significantly, an increase in
the pro-rata carrying portion of center operating costs due to reductions in
Sales and Marketing and General and Administrative costs.
Gross Profit. Gross profits decreased by $1,168,208 from $2,955,876 in 1999
to $1,787,668 in 2000. Gross profit margins also decreased from 75.7% during
1999 to 39.6% during 2000. The primary cause for the reduction was an increased
allocation of pro-rata costs to Cost of Revenues, due to reductions in General
and Administrative and Sales and Marketing expenditures.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and Marketing expenses include salaries,
variable commissions, and bonuses for the sales force, advertising and
promotional marketing materials, and a pro-rata allocation of
telecommunications, facilities and data center costs. Sales and Marketing
expenses decreased $934,282 from $2,878,302 in 1999 to $1,944,020 in 2000. This
decrease was primarily attributable to undertaking a more targeted marketing
approach concentrating on obtaining website development work as opposed to
previous efforts at product marketing. Additionally, we placed our reliance upon
individual sales contacts and dramatically reduced our previous expenditures on
general advertising. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses decreased from
73.7% in 1999 to 43.1% in 2000.
Product Development. Product development costs consist of personnel costs
required to conduct our product development efforts, and a pro-rata allocation
of telecommunications, facilities and data center costs. Total expenditures for
product development were $321,259, or 7.1% of net sales in 2000. This compares
to total product development expenditures of $315,809, or 8.0% of net sales in
1999.
General and Administrative. General and Administrative expenses include
salaries for administrative personnel, insurance and other administrative
expenses, as well as a pro-rata allocation of telecommunications, and facilities
and data center costs. General and administrative expenses decreased from
$3,765,514 in 1999 to $1,182,192 in 2000. This decrease is due to significant
efforts to cut overhead costs including stringent scrutiny of all non-production
expenses, greater usage of internal resources and reduced outsourcing costs
associated with legal, accounting, and printing. Additionally, we shut down our
operations in the Chicago regional office, and a reduced administrative
personnel in the corporate office. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses
decreased from 96.4% in 1999 to 26.2% in 2000.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization includes
depreciation and amortization of computers, network equipment, office equipment,
equipment under capital leases, and intangible assets. Depreciation and
amortization decreased from $1,757,124, or 45.0% of net sales in 1999 to
$1,605,345, or 35.6% in 2000, primarily reflecting the discontinuation of
amortization of intangible assets associated with the Ganymede acquisition, as
these intangibles were written off.
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Asset Impairment Charge. We incurred an asset impairment charge of
$1,436,078 consisting of; $831,310 to write off the remaining Ganymede goodwill,
$329,270 to reduce the carrying value of the investment in iDefense and $275,498
to reduce the value of fixed assets to an estimated realizable value.
Other Income. In 2000 and 1999 we recorded other income of $90,793 and
$103,175, respectively.
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased from $32,583 in 1999 to
($5,981) during 2000.
Discontinued Operations. We recorded a loss of $3,000,377 on the sale of
our FIMI division, which closed on January 31, 2001. In addition, FIMI incurred
operating losses of $2,736,678 and $1,970,584 for the years ended December 31,
1999 and 2000, respectively. Internet Banking, which was sold in March of 2001,
incurred operating losses of $1,396,004 and produced net income of $214,686 in
the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, respectively. HISS incurred
operating losses of $497,825 in 1999.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a complete
discussion of recently issued accounting standards and their expected impact on
our consolidated financial statements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General
Our sources of capital are extremely limited. We have incurred operating
losses since inception and as of December 31, 2001, we had an accumulated
deficit of $25,700,291 and a working capital deficit of $960,154. On March 23,
2001, we announced our intentions to wind down operations. We have negotiated an
agreement to sell substantially all of our operating assets to Tulix. If we
complete this sale, we will have no operating assets and no source of revenue or
profits.
Whether we sell our remaining assets or not, we believe that we have
exhausted our current sources of capital and also believe that it is highly
unlikely that we will be able to secure additional capital that would be
required to undertake additional steps to continue our operations. We may elect
to implement other cost reduction actions as we may determine are necessary and
in our best interests. Also, we believe that there may be value in remaining
current in our reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, although we can give no assurance that we will ever be able to
realize any value from our situation. If we cannot resolve our liabilities, and
no other alternatives are available, we may be forced to seek protection from
our creditors. The aforementioned factors raise substantial doubt about
HomeCom's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
included herein have been prepared assuming HomeCom is a going concern and do
not include any adjustments that might result should HomeCom be unable to
continue as a going concern.
Net cash used in operating activities was $892,530 for the year ended
December 31, 2001. Funds necessary for operations were provided by the sale of
our FIMI and Internet Banking segments, $458,000 and $406,603 respectively, and
the use of funds on deposit at the end of 2000.
We spent $31,825 and $151,507 during 2001 and 2000, respectively, for the
purchase of capital equipment. These amounts were expended primarily for
computer equipment, communications equipment and software necessary for us to
maintain the operating integrity of our Network Operations Center for the
continued provision of services to our existing customers. Our commitments as of
December 31, 2001 consist of our leases on our Atlanta, Georgia and New York
City facilities.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
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Report of Independent Accountants 12
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and 2001 13
Consolidated Statements of Operations for Each of the Three
Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2001 14
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Deficit) for Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended
December 31, 2001 15
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Each of the Three
Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2001 16
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 18
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
Homecom Communications, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HomeCom
Communications, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the
related statements of operations, stockholder's equity (deficit) and cash flows
for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement and
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of HomeCom
Communications, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000 and 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring losses and negative
cash flows since its inception and has an accumulated deficit. The Company is
dependent on continued financing from investors to sustain its activities and
there is no assurance that such financing will be available. These factors raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Feldman Sherb & Co., P.C.
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Feldman Sherb & Co., P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
March 7, 2002
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
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2000 2001
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 520,716 $ 413,346
Accounts receivable, net 443,352 154,144
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Total current assets 964,068 567,490
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net 476,088 97,901
Deposits 37,739
Intangible assets, net 557,173
Investment 493,905
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Total assets $ 2,528,973 $ 665,391
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,264,416 $ 1,527,644
Accrued payroll liabilities 375,535
Current portion of obligations under capital leases 147,523
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Total current liabilities 1,787,474 1,527,644
Obligations under capital leases 357,757
Other liabilities 152,782 5,480
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Total liabilities 2,298,013 1,533,124
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Redeemable Preferred stock, Series B $.01 par value, 125 shares
authorized, 125 shares issued at December 31, 2000 and 2001,
respectively and 17.8 shares outstanding at December 31, 2000
and 2001, respectively, convertible, participating, $405,637
liquidation value as of December 31, 2001 251,750 251,750
Comments and contingencies (Note 5)
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized,
9,359,157 and 14,999,156 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively 936 1,500
Preferred stock, Series C, $.01 par value, 175 shares issued
and authorized, 92.1 and 90.5 shares outstanding at December
31, 2000 and 2001, respectively, convertible, participating;
$2,073,419 liquidation value at December 31, 2001 1 1
Preferred stock, Series D, $.01 par value, 75 shares issued and
authorized, 1.3 shares outstanding at December 31, 2000 and
2001, respectively; convertible, participating; $29,322
liquidation value at December 31, 2001 1 1
Preferred stock, Series E, $.01 par value, 106.4 shares issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2001, convertible,
participating; $2,418,836 liquidation value at December 31, 2001 1 1
Treasury stock, 123,695 shares at December 31, 2001 0 (8,659)
Additional paid-in capital 25,226,101 24,587,964
Accumulated deficit (25,247,830) (25,700,291)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (20,790) (1,119,483)
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,528,973 $ 665,391
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
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Revenues $ 3,907,282 $ 4,509,977 $ 1,279,486
Cost of revenues 951,406 2,722,309 1,007,430
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GROSS PROFIT 2,955,876 1,787,668 272,056
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing 2,878,303 1,944,020 858
Product development 315,809 321,259
General and administrative 3,765,514 1,182,192 770,659
Depreciation and amortization 1,757,124 1,605,345
Asset impairment charge 1,436,078 493,905
------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses 8,716,750 6,488,894 1,265,422
------------ ------------ ------------
OPERATING LOSS (5,760,874) (4,701,226) (993,366)
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME)
Interest expense 32,583 (5,981)
Other income (103,175) (90,793) (146,362)
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (5,690,282) (4,604,452) (847,004)
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (5,690,282) (4,604,452) (847,004)
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (4,630,508) (1,755,898)
GAIN (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF DISCONTINUED BUSINESS SEGMENT 1,144,591 (3,000,377) 394,543
------------ ------------ ------------
NET LOSS (9,176,199) (9,360,727) (452,461)
DEEMED PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND (2,557,466) (1,526,728) (708,778)
------------ ------------ ------------
LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(11,733,665) $(10,887,455) $ (1,161,239)
============ ============ ============
GAIN (LOSS) PER SHARE--BASIC AND DILUTED
CONTINUING OPERATIONS $ (1.30) $ (0.72) $ (0.16)
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (0.56) (0.55) 0.04
------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL $ (1.86) $ (1.27) $ (0.12)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
BASIC AND DILUTED 6,324,791 8,549,693 9,869,074
============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2001
Preferred Stock Common Stock Treasury
Shares Amount Shares Amount Stock
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 1998 -- $ -- 5,072,397 $ 507 $ --
Issuance of preferred
stock and warrants,
net of offering costs 250 3 -- -- --
Common stock issued in
conjunction with the
acquisition of FIMI -- -- 1,252,174 125 --
Common stock issued in
conjunction with the
acquisition of
Ganymede -- -- 185,342 19 --
Warrant exercises -- -- 106,875 11 --
Conversion of preferred
stock to common shares (37) -- 344,777 34 --
Stock option exercises -- -- 53,278 5 --
Cancellation of
subscription
receivable under
employment agreements -- -- -- -- --
Other -- -- 25,682 3 --
Net loss -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 1999 213 3 7,040,525 704 --
Issuance of preferred
stock and warrants,
net of offering costs 106 1 -- -- --
Warrant exercises -- -- 15,077 1 --
Conversion of Series B
preferred stock to
common shares -- -- 902,307 90 --
Conversion of Series C and
D preferred stock to
common shares (119) (1) 1,391,629 139 --
Stock option exercises -- -- 8,197 1 --
Cancellation of
subscription
receivable under
employment agreements -- -- -- -- --
Penalties on Series E
preferred stock -- -- -- -- --
Other -- -- 1,421 1 --
Net loss -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 2000 200 3 9,359,156 $ 936 --
Receipt of Treasury stock -- -- -- -- (8,659)
Conversion of Series C
preferred stock to
common shares (2) -- 5,640,000 564 --
Penalties on preferred
stock -- -- -- -- --
Net loss -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 2001 198 $ 3 14,999,156 $ 1,500 $ (8,659)
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Table continues on following page.
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Continued)
For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2001
Total
Additional Stockholders'
Paid-In Subscriptions Accumulated Equity
Capital Receivable Deficit (Deficit)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 1998 $ 10,355,724 $ (196,878) $ (6,710,904) $ 3,448,449
Issuance of preferred
stock and warrants,
net of offering costs 5,265,031 -- -- 5,265,034
Common stock issued in
conjunction with the
acquisition of FIMI 4,235,979 -- -- 4,236,104
Common stock issued in
conjunction with the
acquisition of
Ganymede 1,248,167 -- -- 1,248,186
Warrant exercises 427,489 -- -- 427,500
Conversion of preferred
stock to common shares 141,263 -- -- 141,297
Stock option exercises 209,450 -- -- 209,455
Cancellation of
subscription
receivable under
employment agreements -- 132,191 -- 132,191
Other 48,178 -- -- 48,181
Net loss -- -- (9,176,199) (9,176,199)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 1999 21,931,281 (64,687) (15,887,103) 5,980,198
Issuance of preferred
stock and warrants,
net of offering costs 1,855,425 -- -- 1,855,426
Warrant exercises 79,617 -- -- 79,618
Conversion of Series B
preferred stock to
common shares 1,599,044 -- -- 1,599,134
Conversion of Series C and
D preferred stock to
common shares (138) -- -- --
Stock option exercises 12,083 -- -- 12,084
Cancellation of
subscription
receivable under
employment agreements -- 64,687 -- 64,687
Penalties on Series E
preferred stock (251,211) -- -- (251,211)
Other -- -- 1
Net loss -- -- (9,360,727) (9,360,727)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 2000 25,226,101 0 (25,247,830) (20,790)
Receipt of Treasury stock -- -- -- (8,659)
Conversion of Series C
preferred stock to
common shares (564) -- -- --
Penalties on preferred
stock (637,573) -- -- (637,573)
Net loss -- -- (452,461) (452,461)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 2001 $ 24,587,964 $ 0 $(25,700,291) $ (1,119,483)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(9,176,198) $(9,360,727) $ (452,461)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,916,170 1,632,939
Write down of investment, fixed assets and intangibles 4,638,314 477,759
Forgiveness of subscriptions receivable 132,189 64,687
Expense recorded for issuance of warrants 11,797
Non-cash compensation expense 68,071
Gain on sale of division (1,144,591)
Provision for bad debts 228,000 (184,851) 37,472
Deferred rent expense (31,532) (124,321) 2,698
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (499,465) 901,613 24,433
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 542,947 (228,422) (982,431)
Accrued payroll liabilities (45,700) 85,121
Unearned revenue 167,974 (296,319)
Other 128,054 244,402
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Net cash used in operating activities (7,702,284) (2,627,564) (892,530)
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment (507,117) (362,161) (15,679)
Cash from acquisition 136,938
Loans to related parties (474,583) 200,000
Proceeds from sale of divisions 864,603
Release of Restricted cash 250,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (594,762) (162,161) 848,924
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of capital lease obligations (133,691) (54,747) (63,764)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares and exercise of warrants 648,682 12,084
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares and warrants 6,987,801 1,855,426
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 7,502,792 1,812,763 (63,764)
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HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
Year Ended December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ (794,254) $ (976,962) $ (107,370)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period 2,291,932 1,497,678 520,716
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period $ 1,497,678 $ 520,716 $ 413,346
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION AND NON CASH
INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Interest paid $ 32,400 $ -- $ --
=========== =========== ===========
Capital lease obligations incurred during year on lease of
computer equipment $ 308,093 $ 40,474 $ --
=========== =========== ===========
Year 2001
1.63 shares of preferred stock were converted into 5,640,000 shares of common stock.
123,695 shares of common stock were returned to the Company and classified as treasury
stock (See Note 12).
Year 2000
216.33 shares of preferred stock were converted into 2,293,936 shares of common stock.
Year 1999
The Company issued 1,252,174 shares of common stock for the net assets of First
Institutional Marketing, Inc. and certain of its affiliates. Additionally, 185,342 shares
of common stock were issued for the net assets of Ganymede Corporation. The Company also
converted 47 shares of preferred stock into 344,777 shares of common stock.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation--Going Concern
Historically, HomeCom Communications, Inc. (the "Company") developed and
marketed specialized software applications, products and services to enable
financial institutions and their customers to use the Internet and
intranets/extranets to obtain and communicate important business information,
conduct commercial transactions and improve business productivity. Revenue was
derived from professional web development services, software licensing,
application development, insurance and securities sales commissions, hosting
fees and transactions fees. The Company's financial statements are prepared
using generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern
which contemplate the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in
the normal course of business. The Company has incurred significant losses since
its incorporation, resulting in an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2001 of
approximately $26 million. The Company continues to experience negative cash
flows from operations and is dependent on continued financing from investors to
sustain its activities. There is no assurance that such financing will be
available. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern.
On March 23, 2001 the Company announced that it was seeking to wind down
its operations. Additionally, the Company has filed a preliminary Proxy
Statement to announce a Special Meeting of the stockholders. One of the
proposals that the stockholders are being asked to consider and vote upon is a
proposal to sell the remaining hosting and website maintenance business to Tulix
Systems, Inc., a company in which Timothy R. Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino
Doijashvili, who are officers and directors of both the Company and Tulix, are
the principal shareholders. If completed, the sale of this business, which is
the Company's only operating business, will constitute a sale of substantially
all of the Company's operating assets and will leave us without any operating
business with which to generate revenues or profits.
Asset Impairment
The Company evaluates the recoverability and carrying value of its
long-lived assets at each balance sheet date, based on guidance in SFAS No. 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
Be Disposed Of. Among other factors considered in such evaluation is the
historical and projected operating performance of business operations, the
operating environment and business strategy, competitive information and market
trends. The Company recognized a charge of $493,905 and $1,436,078 during the
year ending December 31, 2001 and 2000 respectively for asset impairment.
Investment in iDefense
During the fourth quarter of year 2000, the Company recognized an
impairment loss of $329,270 with no associated tax benefit, related to its
investment in iDefense (See Note 11). The Company identified conditions
including the continued losses of iDefense, the difficulty iDefense had in
obtaining additional financing, as well as significant reductions in valuations
of Internet related companies. The Company believed that these items were all
indicators of asset impairment. During the second quarter of year 2001, the
Company recorded an additional impairment charge of $493,905 with no associated
tax benefit to writedown the remaining carrying value. Subsequently, on October
19th, 2001 the Company was advised that iDefense had filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
in the Eastern District of Virginia, and under the supervision of the Bankruptcy
Court the assets of iDefense had been sold. The sale did not produce sufficient
funds to satisfy iDefense's creditors. The Chapter 11 filing is anticipated to
be converted to Chapter 7 with liquidation of all assets in fractional
satisfaction of outstanding creditor claims. No residual value for stockholders
is anticipated.
Ganymede Goodwill
During the second quarter of 2000, the Company recognized a goodwill
impairment charge of $831,310 with no associated tax benefit, related to the
1999 acquisition of Ganymede Corporation ("Ganymede") (See Note 11). The review
for the impairment of these operations was triggered by cash flow losses and
forecasted operating cash flows below those expected at the time that Ganymede
was acquired. Accordingly, the Company concluded that intangible assets were no
longer recoverable through future operations and therefore recognized an
impairment charge related to this asset.
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Fixed Assets
In the fourth quarter of year 2000, the Company recorded a charge of
$275,498 related to the write-down of fixed assets at its Atlanta operations.
These write-downs were a result of the conditions as outlined above relative to
the future of the Company. The Company has suspended depreciation of its
remaining assets.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets represented identifiable and unidentifiable intangible
assets related to acquired businesses. Amounts assigned to certain relationships
and licenses were amortized on a straight-line basis over three years; amounts
assigned to retail insurance operations were amortized on a straight-line basis
over seven years; costs in excess of net tangible and identifiable intangible
assets acquired that were recorded as goodwill were amortized on a straight-line
basis over periods ranging from three to five years. As of December 31, 2000 the
remaining Intangible Assets balance of $557,173 represents the net recoverable
asset in conjunction with the ultimate disposition of the FIMI operations. This
amount was written off in the first quarter of 2001 in conjunction with the
closing of the sale of FIMI to Digital Insurance.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned subsidiaries, subsequent to acquisition, after the
elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, management considers all
highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased
to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable are shown net of the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Three Years ended December 31, 2001
-----------------------------------
Balance at Additions (Reductions) Deductions
Beginning of Charged to Costs and (A/R Written Off Balance at End of
Description Period Expenses to Bad Debt) Period
----------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- -----------------
Year Ending 12/31/99 $ (95,384) $(228,541) $ 108,000 $(215,925)
Year Ending 12/31/00 $(215,925) $ 95,060 $ 89,790 $ (31,075)
Year Ending 12/31/01 $ (31,075) $ (52,321) $ 14,850 $ (68,546)
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Historically, concentration of credit risk with respect to trade accounts
receivable has been generally diversified due to the large number of entities
comprising and the quality of its customer base. However, the Company's sales to
its five largest customers represented approximately 76% and 89% of total
revenues for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively. During
2000, two customers each accounted for more than 10% of the revenues of the
Company. During 2001, one customer accounted for 82% of the revenues of the
Company. The Company provides an allowance for accounts which are estimated to
be uncollectible.
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, Net
Furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated
depreciation, which is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets. Furniture and fixtures are
depreciated over a 5 year life; computer equipment is depreciated over a 3 year
life. Assets recorded under capital leases are amortized over the shorter of
their useful lives or the term of the related leases using the straight-line
method. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Upon sale,
retirement or other disposition of these assets, the cost and the related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain
or loss on the disposition is included in income. The company has suspended
depreciation of its remaining assets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments approximates
fair value.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues on web site development and specialized
software application contracts using the percentage-of-completion method. Earned
revenue is based on the percentage that incurred hours to date bear to total
estimated hours after giving effect to the most recent estimates of total hours.
Earned revenue reflects the original contract price adjusted for agreed upon
claim and change order revenue, if any. If estimated total costs on any of these
contracts indicate a loss, the entire amount of the estimated loss is recognized
immediately. Revenues related to other services are recognized as the services
are performed. Revenues related to insurance product commissions are recognized
upon receipt. Revenues from equipment sales and related costs are recognized
when products are shipped to the customer. Unearned revenue, as reflected on the
accompanying balance sheet, represents the amount of billings recorded on
contracts in advance of services being performed.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, $1,716,002 in revenue was recognized
under the percentage-of-completion method for fixed price contracts. The
weighted average completion was 89%. Revenues for other services were recognized
at the time the services were provided and consisted of $1,094,906 in
maintenance services, $195,424 in consulting services and $900,950 in web site
hosting services.
For the year ended December 31, 2000, $2,677,475 in revenue was recognized
under the percentage-of-completion method for fixed price contracts. All
contracts were 100% complete as of the end of the year. Revenues for other
services were recognized at the time the services were provided and consisted of
$583,441 in maintenance services, $9,020 in consulting services and $1,240,041
in web site hosting services.
For the year ended December 31, 2001, revenues for all services were
recognized at the time the services were provided and consisted of $53,181 in
maintenance services and $1,226,305 in web site hosting services.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Advertising expenses were
approximately $1,147,000, $216,098 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 1999,
2000 and 2001, respectively.
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Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method
as described by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting
For Income Taxes ("SFAS No. 109").
Under SFAS 109 the liability method is used in accounting for income taxes.
Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on
differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities
and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect
when the differences are expected to reverse.
The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets which
are determined by management to be below the threshold for realization
established by SFAS 109.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated according to the provisions
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share"
("FAS 128"). Due to the net loss position of the Company for each of the three
years in the period ending December 31, 2001, the numerator and denominator are
the same for both basic and diluted loss per share.
The table below illustrates the calculation of the loss per share amounts
attributable to continuing and discontinued operations applicable to common
shareholders.
Year Ended December 31,
--------------------------------------------
1999 2000 2001
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations $ (5,690,281) $ (4,604,452) (847,004)
Less: Deemed Preferred stock dividend (2,557,466) (1,526,728) (708,778)
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations applicable to
common shareholders (8,247,747) (6,131,180) (1,555,782)
Discontinued operations (3,485,917) (4,756,275) 394,543
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss applicable to common shareholders $(11,733,664) $(10,887,455) (1,161,239)
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding--
Basic and diluted 6,324,791 8,549,693 9,869,074
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss per share--continuing operations (0.90) (0.72) (0.16)
Loss per share--discontinued operations (0.96) (0.55) 0.04
------------ ------------ ------------
$ (1.86) $ (1.27) (0.12)
============ ============ ============
The Company has not declared or paid any dividends to the shareholders of
the Preferred Stock. However, the Preferred Stock possess conversion rights (the
"Beneficial Conversion Feature") that are analogous to dividends. Accordingly,
the Beneficial Conversion Feature is accounted for as a Deemed Preferred Stock
Dividend. (See footnotes 7, 8, 9 and 10).
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 ("SFAS 141"), "Business
Combinations," which supercedes Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No.
16, "Business Combinations." SFAS No. 141 requires the purchase method of
accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and
eliminates the pooling-of-interests method. The provisions of SFAS 141 have been
adopted as of July 1, 2001. The adoption of SFAS 141 has not changed the method
of accounting used in previous business combinations initiated prior to July 1,
2001.
In July 2001, the FASB also issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 142 ("SFAS 142"), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Certain provisions
shall also be applied to acquisitions initiated subsequent to June 30, 2001.
SFAS 142 supercedes APB Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets," and requires, among
other things, the discontinuance of amortization related to goodwill and
indefinite lived intangible assets. These assets will then be subject to an
impairment test at least annually. Management believes that the implementation
of this standard will have no impact on the Company's results of operations and
financial position.
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In October 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 144 ("SFAS 144"), "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets," which supercedes Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 121 ("SFAS 121"), "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and
for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" and certain provisions of APB Opinion
No. 30, "Reporting Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of
a Segment of a Business and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring
Events and Transactions." SFAS 144 requires that long-lived assets to be
disposed of by sale, including discontinued operations, be measured at the lower
of carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell, whether reported in
continuing operations or in discontinued operations. SFAS 144 also broadens the
reporting requirements of discontinued operations to include all components of
an entity that have operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished,
operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the entity.
The provisions of SFAS 144 are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. Management believes that the implementation of this standard
will have no impact on the Company's results of operations and financial
position.
Other Matters
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current
year presentation.
2. FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net, are comprised of the following as
of:
December 31,
--------------------------
2000 2001
----------- -----------
Furniture and fixtures $ 235,921 $ 8,940
Computer equipment 1,225,407 88,961
Computer equipment under capital leases 843,708 0
----------- -----------
2,305,036 97,901
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,553,450)
Less: write down to fair value less costs to sell (275,498)
----------- -----------
$ 476,088 $ 97,901
=========== ===========
During the year ending December 31, 2000 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
were adjusted to reflect estimated realizable value pending sale. This approach
to fixed assets has been maintained during the year ending December 31, 2001,
given the business conditions outlined above relative to the future of the
company.
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3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
December 31,
----------------------------
2000 2001
----------- -----------
Licenses and training programs $ 172,269 $
Bank and carrier relationships 450,000
Retail insurance operations 1,500,000
Goodwill 3,830,888 557,173
----------- -----------
5,953,157 557,173
Less: Accumulated amortization (2,028,297)
Less: Write down related to asset
impairment and sale of division (3,367,687) (557,173)
----------- -----------
$ 557,173 $ 0
=========== ===========
Amortization expense relating to intangible assets was $1,337,655 for the
year ended December 31, 1999. Amortization charged to expense in 2000 was
$987,564, of which $63,912 related to the amortization of Ganymede goodwill and
$923,652 related to the amortization of FIMI intangibles. The $3,367,687 write
down in 2000 related to asset impairment consists of $831,310 related to the
purchase of Ganymede in 1999 (See Note 1) and $2,536,377 related to the sale of
FIMI (See Note 12). The $557,173 write down in 2001 represents the remaining
intangible value of FIMI that was written off in the process of the closing of
the sale.
4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Historically, the Company was organized into five separate business units.
The Company determined that its reportable segments were those that were based
on the Company's method of internal reporting, which disaggregated its business
by product and service category into business units. The Company's reportable
segments were: custom Web development (FAST), Internet outsourcing services
(HostAmerica), Internet security services (HISS), Internet Banking, and
InsureRate/FIMI. On June 9, 1998, the Company sold substantially all of the
assets of its HostAmerica Internet outsourcing services business unit to Sage
Acquisition Corp. On October 1, 1999 the Company sold all of the assets of its
HISS unit to Infrastructure Defense, Inc. On January 31, 2001 the Company sold
all of the assets of its InsureRate/FIMI unit to Digital Insurance, Inc. and on
March 15, 2001 the Company sold the remaining assets of its Internet Banking
group to Netzee, Inc. The Company currently operates in a single business
segment.
The contribution of each historical business segment for the year 2000 and 1999
to total discontinued operations is reflected in the following table.
Discontinued Operations Segments
--------------------------------
Year Ended
December 31,
-----------------------------
1999 2000
----------- -----------
Revenues:
HISS $ 257,000 $
FIMI 2,438,168 2,497,366
Internet Banking 210,723 465,467
----------- -----------
Totals $ 2,905,891 $ 2,962,833
=========== ===========
Gain (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
HISS $ (497,826)
FIMI (2,736,678) $(1,970,584)
Internet Banking (1,396,004) 214,686
----------- -----------
Totals $(4,630,508) $(1,755,898)
=========== ===========
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5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases office space and equipment under noncancelable operating
lease agreements expiring through 2002. The Company has previously entered into
capital leases of computer equipment. Future minimum lease payments under
operating leases are $131,593 for the year ending December 31, 2002.
The Company had leased office space in New York City, Chicago, Houston, and
Atlanta. The Company has recorded a deferred credit to reflect the excess of
rent expense over cash payments since inception of the leases. The Company has
abandoned facilities in New York, Houston, Chicago, and Atlanta. Liabilities
have been settled with the leaseholders in Houston and Chicago. Lease
obligations are still outstanding in Atlanta and New York. As such, a real
estate disposition liability of approximately $240,000 has been provided for.
Rental expense under operating leases was approximately $588,000, $831,999
and $150,307 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 respectively.
Various legal proceedings may arise in the normal course of business.
Additionally, the Company's software and equipment are vulnerable to computer
viruses or similar disruptive problems caused by customers or other Internet
users. Computer viruses or problems caused by third parties could lead to
interruptions, delays or cessation in service to the Company's customers.
Moreover, customers of the Company could use computer files and information
stored on or transmitted to Web server computers maintained by the Company to
engage in illegal activities that may be unknown or undetectable by the Company,
including fraud and misrepresentation, and unauthorized access to computer
systems of others. Furthermore, inappropriate use of the Internet by third
parties could also jeopardize the security of customers' confidential
information that is stored in the Company's computer systems. Any such actions
could subject the Company to liability to third parties. The Company does not
have errors and omissions, product liability or other insurance to protect
against risks caused by computer viruses or other misuse of software or
equipment by third parties. The Company does maintain errors and omissions to
protect it from malfunctions or non-merchantability of its software products and
from potential market conduct liabilities relating to its insurance and
securities operations. Although the Company attempts to limit its liability to
customers for these types of risks through contractual provisions, there can be
no assurance that these provisions will be enforceable. Management does not
believe that there are currently any asserted or unasserted claims that will
have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations
or cash flows of the Company.
6. EQUITY AND CONVERTIBLE DEBT TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the completion of the Company's initial public offering,
the Company granted its underwriter warrants to acquire 100,000 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $7.20 per share. The exercise
price is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. These warrants
expire on May 12, 2002 if not earlier exercised.
At December 31, 2000 and 2001, 442,000 warrants are outstanding at a
weighted average exercise price of $4.16.
7. ISSUANCE OF SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK
The Company issued Series B Preferred Stock totaling $2,500,000 on March
25, 1999 (the "Issuance Date"). The Series B Preferred Stock investors were
issued 125 shares of preferred stock, having a stated value of $20,000 per
share, and 225,000 warrants to purchase common stock at $5.70 per share. The
Company paid offering costs of $216,250 cash plus 25,000 warrants to purchase
common stock at $5.70 per share, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of
$2,283,750 for the preferred shares and warrants.
The Series B Preferred Stock bears no dividends and is convertible at the
option of the holder at the earlier of 90 days after issuance or the effective
date of a registration statement covering the shares. The warrants are
exercisable at any time and expire five years from the date of issuance.
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The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock at a
conversion price equal to the lower of (a) the average of the closing price for
four consecutive trading days in the twenty-five consecutive trading days ending
one day prior to the conversion date ($4.86 at the Issuance date) and (b) $5.23.
The number of common shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock is
convertible is determined by dividing the stated value of the Series B Preferred
Stock, increased by 5% annually, by the conversion price. As the Series B
Preferred Stock is automatically convertible on March 24, 2002, the most
beneficial conversion ratio was determined to include the additional common
shares attributable to the 5% annual increase for the three year period ending
in 2002. After adjustment for this additional benefit the $4.86 conversion price
is reduced to $4.23, the most beneficial conversion price at the Issuance Date.
In determining the accounting for the beneficial conversion feature, the
Company first allocated the net proceeds of $2,283,750 to the preferred stock
and the warrants based on their relative fair values at the Issuance Date,
resulting in $1,766,217 assigned to the preferred stock and $517,533 assigned to
the warrants as of March 24, 1999. The Company then allocated $899,284 of the
Series B net proceeds to additional paid in capital for the beneficial
conversion feature. The beneficial conversion feature will be recognized as a
deemed dividend to the preferred shareholders over the minimum period in which
the preferred shareholders can realize that return. Approximately $792,000,
$18,000, and $2,672 of the beneficial conversion was amortized in 1999, 2000 and
2001, respectively. During 1999, 10 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were
converted into 63,317 shares of common stock. During 2000, 97.19 shares of
Series B Preferred Stock were converted into 902,307 shares of common stock.
The Company has the option to redeem the Series B Preferred Stock after 110
days for 120% of face value. Additionally, if the Company has issued common
stock upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock such that 19.99% of the
common stock outstanding is held by the preferred shareholders, the Company must
obtain approval of the shareholders before any more preferred shares can be
converted. If such approval is not obtained within 60 days of notice, the
preferred shareholders may require the Company to repurchase the remaining
Series B Preferred Stock at 120% of face value. The Series B Preferred Stock is
presented outside of permanent equity as the outcome of the shareholder vote,
and possible redemption, is outside of the control of the Company.
8. ISSUANCE OF SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK
On July 28, 1999, the Company completed a private placement of $3,500,000
principal amount of the Company's Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par
value $.01 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock") and warrants to acquire up
to 59,574 shares of Common Stock (the "Series C Preferred Warrants"). The Series
C Preferred Stock has an initial stated value of $20,000 per share, which stated
value increases at the rate of 6% per year (such stated value, as increased from
time to time, is referred to as the "Series C Stated Value"). Each Series C
Preferred Share is convertible, from and after 120 days following the date of
issuance, at the option of the holder, into such number of shares of Common
Stock as is determined by dividing the Series C Stated Value by the lesser of
(a) $5.875, and (b) 82.5% of the average of the closing bid prices for the five
trading days preceding the date of conversion. Any Series C Preferred Stock
issued and outstanding on July 22, 2002 will automatically be converted into
Common Stock at the conversion price then in effect.
In determining the accounting for the beneficial conversion feature, the
Company first allocated the net proceeds of $3,323,748 to the preferred stock
and the warrants based on their relative fair values at the Issuance Date,
resulting in $3,170,904 assigned to the preferred stock and $152,844 assigned to
the warrants as of July 27, 1999. The Company then allocated $1,678,505 of the
Series C net proceeds to additional paid in capital for the beneficial
conversion feature. The beneficial conversion feature will be recognized as a
deemed dividend to the preferred shareholders over the minimum period in which
the preferred shareholders can realize that return. Approximately $1,485,000,
$72,000, and $190 of the beneficial conversion was amortized in 1999, 2000 and
2001, respectively. During 1999, 37.5 shares of Series C Preferred Stock were
converted into 281,460 shares of common stock. During 2000, 45.4 shares of
Series C Preferred Stock were converted in to 802,056 shares of common stock.
During 2001, 1.63 shares of Series C Preferred Stock was converted into
5,640,000 shares of Common Stock.
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The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to redeem, from time to
time, any or all of the Series C Preferred Stock; provided that certain
conditions are met, including the availability of cash, credit or standby
underwriting facilities available to fund the redemption at 120% of the original
purchase price.
The Series C Preferred Warrants expire on July 27, 2004 and have an
exercise price of $7.34 per share, subject to adjustment under certain
circumstances.
9. ISSUANCE OF SERIES D PREFERRED STOCK
On September 28, 1999, the Company completed a private placement of
$1,500,000 principal amount of the Company's Series D Convertible Preferred
Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Series D Preferred Stock") and warrants to
acquire up to 25,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Series E Preferred Warrants").
The Series D Preferred Stock has an initial stated value of $20,000 per share,
which stated value increases at the rate of 6% per year (such stated value, as
increased from time to time, is referred to as the "Series D Stated Value").
Each Series E Preferred Share is convertible, from and after 120 days following
the date of issuance, at the option of the holder, into such number of shares of
Common Stock as is determined by dividing the Series D Stated Value by the
lesser of (a) $5.875, and (b) 82.5% of the average of the closing bid prices for
the five trading days preceding the date of conversion. Any Series D Preferred
Stock issued and outstanding on September 22, 2002 will automatically be
converted into Common Stock at the conversion price then in effect.
In determining the accounting for the beneficial conversion feature, the
Company first allocated the net proceeds of $1,423,750 to the preferred stock
and the warrants based on their relative fair values at the Issuance Date,
resulting in $1,387,477 assigned to the preferred stock and $36,273 assigned to
the warrants as of September 28, 1999. The Company then allocated $642,084 of
the Series D net proceeds to additional paid in capital for the beneficial
conversion feature. The beneficial conversion feature will be recognized as a
deemed dividend to the preferred shareholders over the minimum period in which
the preferred shareholders can realize that return. Approximately $280,000 and
$281,000 of the beneficial conversion was amortized in 1999 and 2000,
respectively. During 2000, 73.7 shares of Series D Preferred Stock were
converted into 589,573 shares of common stock.
The right of the holders of the Series D Preferred Stock to convert their
shares is also subject to the following restrictions: (i) during the period
beginning on the issuance date through the following 90 days, each holder may
not convert more than 25% of the Series D Preferred Stock purchased by such
holder; (ii) during the period beginning on the issuance date through the
following 120 days, each holder may not convert more than 50% of the Series D
Preferred Stock purchased by such holder; and (iii) during the period beginning
on the issuance date through the following 150 days, each holder may not convert
more than 75% of the Series D Preferred Stock purchased by such holder. At any
time after the issuance date, the Company shall have the right, in its sole
discretion, to redeem, from time.
10. ISSUANCE OF SERIES E PREFERRED STOCK
On April 14, 2000, the Company completed a private placement of $2,127,000
principal amount of the Company's Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, par
value $.01 per share (the "Series E Preferred Stock") and warrants to acquire
66,667 shares of common stock (the "Series E Preferred Warrants"). The Series E
Preferred Stock has an initial stated value of $20,000 per share, which stated
value increases at the rate of 8% per year. Each Series E Preferred Share is
convertible 120 days following the date of issuance, at the option of the
holder, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined by dividing
the Series E Stated Value by the lesser of (a) $3.53, or (b) 82.5% of the
average of the closing bid prices for the five trading days preceding the date
of conversion. Any Series E Preferred Stock issued and outstanding on April 14,
2003 will automatically be converted into common stock at the conversion price
then in effect.
Pursuant to certain registration rights granted to the investors in the
private placement, we are obligated to file a registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933 with respect to a minimum of 1,808,293 shares of common
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stock issueable upon conversion of the Series E Preferred Stock and exercise of
the Series E Preferred Warrants. The Company is obligated to pay penalties if
the Registration Statement is not filed and/or declared effective within the
specified time periods. As of March 12, 2002, such registration statement has
not been declared effective and penalties are owed to the Series E Preferred
Stock holders. In accordance with the terms of the private placement, penalties
accrue at the rate of 2% per 30 day period of the outstanding purchase price of
the unregistered securities. $251,211 and $637,572 was recorded as a deemed
dividend to the Preferred Stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2000 and
2001, respectively.
The Company may at its option at any time after the 90th day following the
issuance of the Series E Preferred Stock through April 14, 2002, prohibit
holders of the Series E Preferred Stock from exercising any conversion rights
for up to 90 days, provided that certain conditions are met. If the Company
exercises that right, the Company is required to compensate the holders of the
Series E Preferred Stock in cash in an amount equal to 3% of the principal
amount of the Series E Preferred Stock held by each holder for each thirty days
that prohibition is in effect (pro rated for partial months) or, at the
Company's option, deliver common stock in payment of such amount (based on the
average closing bid prices for the common stock for the twenty trading days
preceding the end of each calendar month during the period conversion is so
prohibited).
At any time after the issuance date, the Company shall have the right, in
its sole discretion, to redeem, from time to time, any or all of the Series E
Preferred Stock; provided that certain conditions are met, including the
availability of cash, credit or standby underwriting facilities available to
fund the redemption. The redemption price will be calculated as (i) 105% of the
original purchase price for the first 30 days following the issuance date; (ii)
110% of the original purchase price for the next 90 days thereafter and (iii)
120% of the original purchase price after 120 days from the issuance date.
In determining the accounting for the beneficial conversion feature, the
Company first allocated the net proceeds of $1,855,426 to the Series E Preferred
Stock and the Series E Preferred Warrants based on their relative fair values at
the issuance date, resulting in $1,791,211 assigned to the Series E Preferred
Stock and $64,215 assigned to the Series E Preferred Warrants as of April 14,
2000. The Company then allocated $1,059,347 of the Series E Preferred Stock net
proceeds to additional paid in capital for the beneficial conversion feature.
The beneficial conversion feature will be recognized as a deemed dividend to the
preferred shareholders over the minimum period in which the preferred
shareholders can realize that return. Approximately $905,000 and $68,344 of the
beneficial conversion was amortized in 2000 and 2001, respectively. The balance
of the beneficial conversion feature will be recognized through April 14, 2003.
The Series E Preferred Warrants expire on April 14, 2005 and have an exercise
price of $3.35 per share, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.
11. STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company's Employee Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan") was
adopted by the Company's stockholders in September 1996. Shares of common stock
may be sold or awarded to officers, key employees and consultants. On March 3,
1999 at a Special Meeting of Stockholders, the Company's stockholders approved
an amendment to the Stock Option Plan which increased the number of shares
reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plan to 2,000,000. Options granted
under the Stock Option Plan may be either (i) options intended to qualify as
"incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or (ii)
non-qualified stock options.
The options granted to purchase shares under the Stock Option Plan. The
options vest 25% per year and expire ten years after the grant date. The
exercise price of the options was at or above the fair market value of the stock
on the grant date.
The Company's Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Directors'
Plan") was adopted by the Company's stockholders in September 1996. Shares of
common stock may be sold or awarded to directors who are not officers or
employees of the Company ("Non-Employee Directors"). The Company has reserved
300,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Directors' Plan.
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The Directors' Plan provides for the automatic granting of an option to
purchase 10,000 shares of common stock to each Non-Employee Director who is
first appointed or elected to the Board of Directors. Also, each Non-Employee
Director is automatically granted an option to purchase 5,000 shares of common
stock on the date of each annual meeting of the Company's stockholders.
Furthermore, the Directors' Plan allows the Board of Directors to make
extraordinary grants of options to Non-Employee Directors.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" ("FAS 123") requires that companies with stock-based
compensation plans either recognize compensation expense based on new fair value
accounting method or continue to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") and
disclose pro forma net income and earnings per share assuming the fair value
method had been applied.
The Company has elected to follow APB 25 and related interpretations in
accounting for its employee stock options, however, on September 20, 2000, the
Company re-priced options to purchase its common stock, $.0001 par value, held
by certain employees and certain officers. To be eligible for the re-pricing,
option holders were required to exchange one and one-half old options for each
new option. As such, 587,580 old options were exchanged for 391,719 new options.
Options having an exercise price greater than $0.59, the closing bid price of
Homecom common stock on September 20, 2000, were re-priced to an exercise price
of $0.59. In addition, each option holder agreed to a six month lock-up period
in which they would be precluded from exercising any of their options. According
to FASB Interpretation No. 44 "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving
Stock Compensation," reductions to the exercise price of a fixed option award
must be accounted for as variable from the date of the modification to the date
the award is exercised, forfeited or expires unexercised. Under variable
accounting, a compensation cost must be recorded based on the intrinsic value of
the award, which is computed as the difference between the exercise price and
the fair value of Homecom's common stock on the date of the re-pricing.
Thereafter, an additional compensation cost must be recorded or reversed based
on the difference between the value of the option at the beginning and end of
the accounting period. The reversal of compensation cost cannot be larger than
accumulated compensation expense incurred. To date, no compensation expense has
been recognized as Homecom's stock price has been below the new exercise price
of $0.59. The Company has recognized no compensation expense for options issued
to employees, non-employees, and non-employee directors.
Pro forma information regarding loss per share is required by FAS 123 and
has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock
options under the fair value method of that Statement.
The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions:
December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
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Risk-free interest rate 5.11% 5.58% N/A
Volatility factors of the expected market
price of the Company's common stock 110% 85% 106%
Weighted average expected life of the options 5 years 5 years 5 years
Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0%
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Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plans been
determined under the provisions consistent with FAS 123, the Company's net loss
and loss per share for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 would
have been the pro forma amounts listed below:
Year Ended December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
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Loss applicable to common shareholders:
As reported $(11,733,665) $(10,887,455) $(1,161,239)
Pro forma (12,591,580) (11,496,918) (1,073,237)
Basic and diluted loss per share:
As reported (1.86) (1.27) (0.12)
Pro forma (1.99) (1.34) (0.11)
Option activity under all of the stock option plans is summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
------------------------ ------------------------- ----------------------
Weighted- Weighted- Weighted-
Average Average Average
Shares Exercise Shares Exercise Shares Exercise
Price Price Price
------------------------ ------------------------- ----------------------
Outstanding at beginning of year 558,610 $4.59 1,155,259 $4.49 $ 791,644 2.75
Granted 1,067,958 4.31 924,688 1.17 0 0.00
Exercised (53,278) 3.93 (4,500) 4.06 0 0.00
Forfeited (418,031) 4.25 (1,283,803) 3.10 (402,559) 2.87
---------- ---------- -----------
Outstanding at end of year 1,155,259 4.49 791,644 2.75 389,085 2.31
========== ======= ===========
Options exercisable at year end 251,112 4.85 348,349 3.52 239,081 3.32
========== ======= ===========
Shares available for future grant 912,912 1,080,187 1,610,915
========== ========= ===========
Weighted-average fair value of
options granted during the year
at the shares' fair value $ 3.10 $ 0.40 $ 0.00
========== =========== ===========
The following table summarizes information about fixed options outstanding at
December 31, 2001.
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Exercise Prices Shares Life
--------------- -------- ---------------------
$0.59-0.75 232,761 8.1
$2.18-2.81 3,000 6.2
$3.47-4.55 92,687 5.9
$5.25-6.50 60,637 5.9
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389,085 7.3
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12. ACQUISITIONS, DIVESTITURES AND DISCONTINED OPERATIONS
FIMI/InsureRate
On March 24, 1999, the Company acquired First Institutional Marketing,
Inc., and certain of its affiliates ("FIMI") of Houston, Texas for total
consideration of $4,236,104, consisting of 1,252,174 shares of common stock. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction. The value of the shares
was determined by using the average closing stock price of the two days before
and after the definitive agreement was publicly announced. The resulting
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intangible assets were being amortized over a period of approximately 3 to 7
years. Prior to the closing of the acquisition, the Company loaned the
shareholders of FIMI $370,000 ("FIMI notes"). The notes were to be repaid in
either cash or common stock and were collateralized by common stock.
Additionally, the principal shareholders of FIMI were granted 300,000 warrants
to acquire HomeCom common stock at an exercise price of $3.74 per share. Vesting
of the warrants was contingent upon FIMI meeting certain operating goals as
defined in the agreement.
On January 31, 2001, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of
FIMI and its affiliates to Digital Insurance, Inc. ("Digital") for approximately
$458,000 in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. Additionally, the
FIMI notes were defaulted on and were exchanged for 123,695 shares of Company
common stock that collateralized the notes. This Common stock was returned to
the Company and has been treated as Treasury stock. It has been valued at
$8,659, or $0.07 per share, the fair market value at closing. Additionally, the
warrants were forfeited. The purchase price was established through arms' length
negotiations between the Company and Digital.
The Company has removed the results of this discontinued operation from the
continuing operations of the Company for all periods presented. The Company
recorded a loss of approximately $3 million on the sale of the assets of FIMI in
2000.
Ganymede
On April 23, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Ganymede Corporation ("Ganymede") for total consideration of $1,348,186,
consisting of 185,342 shares of common stock and $100,000 cash. The acquisition
was accounted for as a purchase transaction. The purchase price was allocated to
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at
the time and the resulting intangible assets were being amortized over a period
of approximately 3 to 5 years. Results of operations for Ganymede have been
included with those of the Company for periods subsequent to the date of
acquisition. In June 2000, the company recognized a goodwill impairment charge
of approximately $800,000 with no associated tax benefit, related to this
acquisition (See Note 1).
HISS
On October 1, 1999, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
HomeCom Internet Security Services ("HISS") division to Infrastructure Defense,
Inc. ("iDefense") for $823,175 in common stock of the non-public acquiror,
certain security audit rights and $200,000 cash, paid in January, 2000. The
purchase price was established through arms' length negotiations between the
Company and iDefense.
The fair value of the common stock was established at the time of the
transaction based upon the review of recent investment activity in iDefense. The
stated fair value of the stock in the purchase agreement was to be $20.50/share.
As iDefense was a private company, no quoted prices or exchanges were available.
However, iDefense had sold shares for cash in private placement transactions
near year end. iDefense had sold shares for $25.00/share with the investor
receiving the same number of shares for free as an inducement. These
transactions resulted in a transaction with a fair value of $12.50/share. Given
the shares tendered in consideration within the sale, the value of the
investment in iDefense was determined to be $823,175. The sale was an arms'
length transaction and there were no related parties.
The Company has removed the results of this discontinued operation from the
continuing operations of the Company for all periods presented. The Company
recorded a gain of approximately $1.14 million on the sale of the HISS unit in
1999. Subsequently, the Company has written off its entire investment in
iDefense (See Note 1).
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Internet Banking
On March 15, 2001, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Internet Banking group to Netzee, Inc. ("Netzee") for $406,603 in cash. The
purchase price was established through arms' length negotiations between the
Company and Netzee. The Company has removed the results of this discontinued
operation from the continuing operations of the Company for all periods
presented. The Company recorded a gain of $394,543 on the sale of the Internet
Banking group in 2001.
13. INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows, as of:
December 31,
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1999 2000 2001
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Temporary differences:
Allowance for uncollectibles $ 82,052 $ $
Vacation accrual 29,812
Depreciation 113,930
Deferred rent expense 19,490
Cash to accrual adjustment 100,278
Other accruals 160,000 102,000
Software development expenses 32,620
Net operating loss carryforward 5,043,323 6,018,000 400,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Deferred tax asset 5,581,505 6,200,000 400,000
Valuation allowance (4,896,133) (6,200,000) (400,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset 685,372 -- --
Acquired intangibles (685,372) -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
Deferred tax liability (685,372) -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ -- $ -- $ --
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At December 31, 2001, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
income tax purposes of approximately $18 million which begin to expire in 2011.
Realization of these assets is contingent on having future taxable earnings. In
addition, certain stock transactions during 1997 resulted in the Company
incurring an ownership change as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 382.
The result of this ownership change is to substantially limit the future
utilization of the Company's net operating loss carryforwards as of the change
date. Certain stock transactions occurring in 1998 and 1999 may have resulted in
the Company incurring an ownership change, which may result in a limitation on
the Company's future utilization of net operating loss carryforwards generated
in 1998 and 1999. Based on the cumulative losses in recent years and the
limitation and the use of the Company's net operating losses management believes
that a full valuation allowance should be recorded against the deferred tax
asset.
The income tax benefit differs from the amounts computed by applying the
Federal statutory rate of 34% to loss before taxes principally as a result of
the recording of the valuation allowance.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
(a) Previous Independent Accountants
(i) On February 8, 2001, we dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PWC"), as our
independent accountants effective immediately. Our Board of Directors
participated in and approved the decision to change independent accountants.
(ii) The reports of PWC on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31,
1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows, did not contain an adverse
opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to
uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. However, in its report on our
financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, it
included the following explanatory paragraph: "The accompanying financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going
concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has
experienced recurring losses and negative cash flows since its inception and has
an accumulated deficit. The Company is dependent on continued financing from
investors to sustain its activities and there is no assurance that such
financing will be available. These factors raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard
to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty."
(iii) In connection with its audits for the two most recent fiscal years and
through February 8, 2001, there have been no disagreements with PWC on any
matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or
auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to the
satisfaction of PWC would have caused them to make reference thereto in their
report on the financial statements for such years.
(iv) During the two most recent fiscal years and through February 8, 2001, there
have been no reportable events (as defined in Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(1)(v)).
(v) On February 13, 2001, we delivered a copy of the disclosures which we made
in Item 4 on Form 8-K as filed on February 14, 2001, and requested that PWC
furnish it with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission
stating whether or not PWC agreed with such disclosures. A copy of such letter
dated February 13, 2001 indicating such agreement was filed as Exhibit 16.1 to
that Form 8-K.
(b) New Independent Accountants
(i) On February 8, 2001, the Company engaged the firm of Feldman Sherb & Co,
("FSC") as independent accountants for the Company's fiscal year ending December
31, 2000. The Company's Board of Directors approved the selection of FSC as
independent accountants.
(ii) During the two most recent fiscal years and through February 8, 2001, the
Company has not consulted with FSC with respect to (1) the application of
accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed;
or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial
statements; or (2) on any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement
(as defined in Item 304 (a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as
described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Identification of Directors, Executive Officers and Significant Employees
The names and ages of the directors and executive officers of the Company
as of December 31, 2001 and certain information about them are set forth below.
Name Age Position
---- --- --------
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D 38 Chief Technical Officer and Director
Timothy R. Robinson 38 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Director
Nino Doijashvili, Ph.D. 40 Director of Technical Services and Director
David Danovitch 39 Director
Larry Shatsoff 47 Director
Michael Sheppard 51 Director
William Walker resigned from his position as a member of the Board of
Directors in September 2000. In November of 2000, Claude A. Thomas and Daniel A.
Delity resigned from their positions as members of the Board (Ms. Doijashvili
was named to the Board in April 2001 to fill Mr. Thomas' position and Mr.
Danovitch was named to the Board in November 2001 to fill Mr. Delity's position,
until such positions expire). In December of 2000, James Wm. Ellsworth resigned
as a member of the Board (in November 2001, Mr. Shatsoff was named to the Board
to fill Mr. Ellsworth's position until such position expires). Roger Nebel
resigned from his position as a member of the Board in February 2001 (Mr.
Robinson was named to the Board in March 2001 to fill Mr. Nebel's position until
Mr. Nebel's term expires). Harvey Sax resigned from the Board effective March
29, 2001 (in November 2001, Mr. Sheppard was named to the Board to fill Mr.
Sax's position until such position expires).
The Board is divided into three classes, each of which serves a three-year
term. The Class I directors (Ms. Doijashvili, and Mr. Danovitch, formerly Mr.
Thomas, Mr. Walker and Mr. Delity) were to serve until the 2001 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders. However, because we never had a 2001 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, they remain on the Board of Directors. The Class II directors (Dr.
Bokuchava and Mr. Robinson, formerly Mr. Nebel) will serve until the 2002 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders. The Class III directors (formerly Messrs. Sax and
Ellsworth) were to serve until the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. However,
because we never held the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, these individuals
remain on the Board of Directors as well. Please note, however, that we expect
Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili to resign from the Board of
Directors if we complete the Asset Sale. This would leave us with one Class I
director (David Danovitch), no Class II directors, and two Class III directors
(Messrs. Shatsoff and Sheppard).
Background of our Directors and Executive Officers
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D., has served as our Chief Technical Officer since
August 1995. Dr. Bokuchava served as a visiting professor at Emory University
from September 1994 until August 1995 and was employed by the National Library
of Medicine, assisting in the development of Internet based applications, from
January 1995 until August 1995. From July 1990 until September 1994, Dr.
Bokuchava was the Director of The Computer Center at the Institute of Mechanical
Engineering at Georgia Technical University, Tblisi, Georgia (formerly a part of
the Soviet Union). Dr. Bokuchava has taught computer science as a visiting
associate professor at the Universities of Moscow and China. Dr. Bokuchava
received a doctorate in Theoretical Physics from Georgia Technical University,
Tblisi, in 1990. Dr. Bokuchava has been a member of the Board of Directors since
September 1996.
Timothy R. Robinson has served as our Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer since August 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Robinson
served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tanner's Restaurant
Group, Inc. from December of 1996 until January of 2000. Mr. Robinson, a
Certified Public Accountant, served as a senior manager with the firm that is
now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP from June 1986 to December 1996. Mr.
Robinson graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business
Administration, Accounting. Mr. Robinson has been a member of the Board since
March 2001.
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Nino Doijashvili, Ph.D., has served as our Director of Technical Services
since December of 1997. Prior to that Dr. Doijashvili served as one of our
Senior Software Engineers from September 1995 until December 1997. Dr
Doijashvili served as a visiting professor at Emory University from February
1995 until September 1995. From September 1989 until February 1995, Dr.
Doijashvili was an Associate Professor at the Georgia Technical University,
Tbilisi, Georgia (formerly a part of the Soviet Union) teaching CAD/CAM systems
and computer science. Dr Doijashvili received a doctorate in Computer Science
from Moscow Technical University, Russia in February 1989. Dr. Doijashvili has
been a member of the Board since April 2001.
David Danovitch, 39, is currently a Senior Partner of NewWest Associates,
LLC, an international firm specializing in business consultancy, Del Rey
Investments, LLC., a merchant banking firm, and NewWest Films, a feature film
production and finance concern. The companies are involved with a variety of
enterprises throughout the world in a variety of industries, including
technology, medical device, entertainment, and energy concerns. Prior to joining
NewWest and Del Rey, Mr. Danovitch was a Managing Director of Cambridge
Partners, a merchant bank with $1.7 billion under management, which focused on
misunderstood or mis-financed companies and assets. Prior to joining Cambridge,
he was a founding principal of Snowden Capital, Inc., a New York City-based
investment banking and direct investment firm focused on serving the corporate
finance needs of middle market companies. Mr. Danovitch received a bachelor of
arts from Kenyon College in 1984, a juris doctor from Suffolk University Law
School in 1987, and an L.L.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law
in 1988. He is a member of the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and New York
bar associations. His honors include having been named by the American Banker -
the primary industry publication - as one of the "50 Most Influential People in
Banking" in 1990. Throughout his career, he has been a speaker at many seminars
and conferences covering a range of issues in a variety of industry and has
served on several boards of directors of both for-profit and not-for-profit
concerns, including, among others, the boards of Imaging Diagnostic Systems,
Inc., Renaissance, Inc., Milestone Pictures, Vidikron of America, Inc., and
Great Clips Mid-Atlantic Regional Companies, Inc. Mr. Danovitch also serves as a
director of Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. and Markland Technologies, Inc.
Lawrence Shatsoff, 47, is President of Markland Technologies, Inc., a
technology company involved in the sale and marketing of home theater products,
and serves on the board of directors of Markland. Prior to becoming President of
Markland in June 2001, Mr. Shatsoff served from June 2000 to April 2001 in
various executive capacities and as a director of Corzon, Inc., a
telecommunications company. From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Shatsoff was the Vice
President and Chief Operations Officer of DCI Telecommunications, Inc. From 1991
to 1994 he served as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Alpha
Products, a computer circuit board sales and manufacturing company. Mr. Shatsoff
graduated in 1975 from Rider College with a B.S. Degree in Decision Sciences and
Computers.
Michael Sheppard, 51, is the President of Technest Holdings, Inc. Mr.
Sheppard joined Technest in 1997, and heads up the day-to-day strategy of
Technest. Prior to joining Technest, Mr. Sheppard was the Chief Operating
Officer of Freelinq Communications, a provider of real time video-on-demand via
ATM/XDSL technology. Mr. Sheppard has also acted as the Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Operating Officer of several early stage development companies,
overseeing the development of a corporate infrastructure for each company. From
1980 to 1992, Mr. Sheppard served as the President of Lee America, a Westward
Communications Company whose North American holdings included Panavision, Inc.
Mr. Sheppard has an extensive background in the entertainment industry and
received a BA and an MFA in film from New York University.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the officers,
directors and persons who own more than ten percent of the Company's stock, to
file reports of ownership and changes of ownership with the Securities Exchange
Commission (SEC). Officers, directors and greater than ten percent owners are
required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section
16(a) forms they file.
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Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, the
Company believes that, to the best of its knowledge, each of its officers,
directors, and greater than ten-percent owners complied with all section 16(a)
filing requirements applicable to them during the year ended December 31, 2001,
except that the Company did not receive duplicate filings pursuant to Rule
16a-3(e) of any Section 16(a) reports that may have been filed by Brittany
Capital Management Limited, David Donovitch, Larry Shatsoff or Michael Sheppard
and therefore is uncertain whether these persons filed the required reports.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth the total compensation paid or accrued by
the Company in 2001 to its Chief Executive Officer and each executive officer of
the Company whose total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 (each, a
"Named Executive Officer"):
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Annual Long-Term
Compensation Compensation Awards
Number of
Securities
Other Annual Underlying All Other
Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Options Compensation
-------- ---- ------ ----- ------------ ------- ------------
(1)
Harvey W. Sax 2001 $37,500 $150,000
Former President, 2000 146,297
Former Chief 1999 147,420 50,000
Executive Officer
and Former Director
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D 2001 $105,000
Chief Technical 2000 102,022 $66,518
Officer and Director 1999 100,019 75,566
Timothy R. Robinson 2001 $135,000 $25,000
Executive Vice 2000 70,885 30,000 150,000
President, Chief 1999 N/A
Financial Officer
and Director
Nino Doijashvili 2001 $102,000
Director of 2000 98,695 $8,755
Technical Services 1999 85,641 10,544
and Director
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(1)Pursuant to the employment agreements between the Company and Drs.
Bokuchava and Doijashvili, Dr. Bokuchava and Dr. Doijashvili were eligible
to receive cash bonuses to repay certain promissory notes issued by them to
the Company in connection with their individual purchase of shares of
Common Stock from the Company in August 1996.
Each of the Company's executive officers also is eligible to receive cash
bonuses to be awarded at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of
the Board of Directors.
Mr. Sax received $150,000 as a part of his termination agreement with the
company (see item 13).
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No options were granted to or exercised by named executive officers in
2001. The following table sets forth the value of options held by the executive
officers at December 31, 2001:
Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Year-End Option Values
Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised Value of Unexercised
Shares Options at In-The-Money Options at
Acquired Value December 31, 2001 December 31, 2001
Executive Officer on Exercise Realized Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable
----------------- ----------- -------- ------------- ----------- ------------- -----------
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.D 0 0 0 25,000 $0 $0
Tim Robinson 0 0 112,500 37,500 $0 $0
Nino Doijashvili 0 0 16,667 29,760 $0 $0
Employment Contracts
We have entered into an employment agreement with Timothy R. Robinson, our
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director. This employment
agreement is subject to early termination as provided therein, including
termination by the Company "for cause," as defined in the employment agreement.
The employment agreement provides for an annual base salary of not less than
$135,000 and for annual bonus compensation up to 30% of base salary. The
employment agreement further provides for a severance payment if termination
occurs for any reason other than for cause, with the minimum amount of such
severance payment to be equal to six months' salary. Further, the employment
agreement provides that any relocation or diminution of title, role or
compensation, as defined in the employment agreement, shall also result in the
payment of a severance amount of not less than six months' salary.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Gia Bokuchava, our Chief
Technical Officer. This employment agreement is subject to early termination as
provided therein, including termination by the Company "for cause," as defined
in the employment agreement. The employment agreement provides for an annual
base salary of not less than $105,000. The employment agreement further provides
for a severance payment if termination occurs for any reason other than for
cause, with the minimum amount of such severance payment to be equal to nine
months' salary. Further, the employment agreement provides that any relocation
or diminution of title, role or compensation, as defined in the employment
agreement, shall also result in the payment of a severance amount of not less
than nine months' salary.
Principal employees of the Company, including executive officers, are
required to sign an agreement with the Company (i) restricting the ability of
the employee to compete with the Company during his or her employment and for a
period of eighteen months thereafter, (ii) restricting solicitation of customers
and employees following employment with the Company, and (iii) providing for
ownership and assignment of intellectual property rights to the Company.
Additional Information with Respect to Compensation Committee
Historically, the Board of Directors had four standing committees: a
Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee, a Strategic Planning Committee and
an Executive Committee. The Compensation Committee provided recommendations to
the Board of Directors concerning salaries and incentive compensation for
officers and employees of the Company. The Audit Committee recommended our
independent auditors and reviewed the results and scope of audit and other
accounting-related services provided by such auditors. The Strategic Planning
Committee was authorized to work with our investment bankers to identify and
evaluate strategic alternatives for us. The Executive Committee had day-to-day
executive decision-making authority on behalf of the Company, subject to the
overall review and approval of the Board of Directors.
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With the resignation of the directors and the recent appointments of Mr.
Robinson, Ms. Doijashvili, Mr. Bokuchava, Mr. Danovitch, Mr. Shatsoff and Mr.
Sheppard to the Board of Directors, these committees have been disbanded and
were not reconstructed upon the filling of vacancies on the Board of Directors.
There were no changes to the Company's executive compensation policies in 2001.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following tables provide information as of March 12, 2001, concerning
beneficial ownership of Common Stock by (1) each person or entity known by the
Company to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock, (2)
each director for the Company, (3) each Named Executive Officer, and (4) all
directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. The information as
to beneficial ownership has been furnished by the respective stockholders,
directors, and executive officers of the Company and, unless otherwise
indicated, each of the stockholders has indicated that they have sole voting and
investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned. This table
excludes holders of our convertible securities who have agreed to limit the
number of shares of common stock that any such shareholders hold at any one time
to not more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.
Amount of Nature of
Title of Class Name of Beneficial Owner (2) Beneficial Ownership (3) Percent of Class
-------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------ ----------------
Common Brittany Capital Management 5,640,000 37.6%
Common Harvey W. Sax (4) 823,534 5.5%
Common George Bokuchava, Ph.D. (5) 64,559 (1)
Common Nino Doijashvili (7) 34,704 (1)
Common Timothy Robinson (6) 37,500 (1)
Common All executive Officers and (1)
Directors as a group (Messrs.
Bokuchava, Doijashvili and Robinson) 136,763 (1)
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(1) Less than 1%.
(2) Except as otherwise noted, the street address of each named beneficial owner
is Building 12, Suite 110, 3495 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
(3) Unless otherwise indicated below, the persons and entities named in the
table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares of
Common Stock beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where
applicable. Shares of Common Stock subject to options that are currently
exercisable or exercisable within sixty days of following the date of this
Report are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person
holding such options for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of
such person but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the
percentage ownership of any other person.
(4) Excludes 5,000 common shares owned by a family member, to which Mr. Sax
disclaims beneficial ownership.
(5) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options
outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at a weighted average exercise price of $4.48
per share.
(6) Includes 37,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options
outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at an exercise price of $0.75. Excludes 112,500
shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options outstanding held by
Timothy Robinson as of March 12, 2001 at an exercise price of $.75 which are not
currently exercisable and which become exercisable more than 60 days following
the date of this Statement.
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(7) Includes 29,760 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options
outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at a weighted average exercise price of $0.59.
Excludes 16,667 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options
outstanding as of March 12, 2001 at a weighted average exercise price of $0.59
which are not currently exercisable and which become exercisable more than 60
days following the date of this Statement.
Currently, there are 17.813 shares of our Series B preferred stock, 90.478
shares of our Series C preferred stock, 1.291 shares of our Series D preferred
stock and 106.35 shares of our Series E preferred stock outstanding. All of
these shares of preferred stock are convertible into shares of our common stock
at any time. If all of these shares were converted into shares of common stock,
we would have an insufficient number of shares of common stock authorized by our
Certificate of Incorporation to support such conversions.
Changes in Control
On December 28, 2001, Brittany Capital Management Limited ("Brittany"), an
entity organized under the laws of the Bahamas, purchased a total of 5,640,000
shares of the Company's common stock from MacNab LLC ("MacNab") in a series of
private transactions with MacNab. Brittany paid an aggregate amount of
approximately $20,000 to MacNab for these shares. The shares that MacNab sold to
Brittany had been issued to MacNab in a series of conversions by MacNab of
1.62855 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock into shares of the
Company's common stock. As a result of these transactions, Brittany is now the
beneficial owner of 37.6% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. MacNab
now holds 90.478 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Transactions with Management and Others
On March 31, 2001, the Company entered into a separation and release
agreement with Harvey W. Sax pursuant to which Mr. Sax resigned as President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. Pursuant to this agreement,
the Company paid Mr. Sax a severance payment of $150,000, representing the
amount to which he would have been entitled had he been terminated, and the
Company and Mr. Sax released one another from various potential claims and
liabilities. Additionally, all warrants and options held by Mr. Sax became fully
vested as of the date of his resignation.
We are negotiating an agreement with Tulix to sell substantially all of the
assets used in our hosting and web site maintenance business to Tulix. Timothy
R. Robinson, Gia Bokuchava and Nino Doijashvili, who are officers and directors
of both HomeCom and Tulix, own all of the outstanding stock of Tulix. As the
transaction is currently proposed, we would sell these assets to Tulix in
exchange for 15% of the outstanding capital stock of Tulix and the assumption of
certain of our liabilities by Tulix. Tulix will be capitalized with a total
investment of $20,000 from Mr. Robinson, Mr. Bokuchava and Ms. Doijashvili. If
the sale is completed, we will pay severance payments of approximately $67,500
and $78,500 to Mr. Robinson and Mr. Bokuchava, respectively.
Indebtedness of Management
On January 31, 2001 HomeCom sold substantially all the assets used in the
operation of its InsureRate division Digital Insurance, Inc. As a part of this
transaction, the Company forgave loans that it had made to Dan Delity
($165,316), Jim Ellsworth ($102,342), and David Frank ($102,342), and Messrs.
Delity, Ellsworth and Frank surrendered their options and the shares of common
stock that collateralized the notes.
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ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) List of Financial Statements
(1) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and December 31,
2001.
(2) Consolidated Statements of Operations for years ended December 31,
1999, December 31, 2000 and December 31, 2001.
(3) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity (Deficit)
for years ended December 31, 1999, December 31, 2000 and December 31,
2001.
(4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
1999, December 31, 2000 and December 31, 2001.
(B) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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2.1 --Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 31,2001, for the
Acquisition of Certain Assets of HomeCom Communications, Inc.,
InsureRate, Inc. and FIMI Securities, Inc. by Digital Insurance,
Inc.*****
2.2 --Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Netzee, Inc. and HomeCom
Communications, Inc. dated as of March 15, 2001.*****
3.1 --Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.*
3.2 --Restated Bylaws of the Registrant.*
3.3 --Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred
stock.***
3.4 --Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock.**
3.5 --Certificate of Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
(previously filed).
3.6 --Certificate of Designation of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
(previously filed).
4.1 --See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the Restated
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Registrant defining
rights of the holders of Common Stock of the Registrant.*
4.2 --Specimen Stock Certificate.*
4.3 --Form of Warrant.*
10.1 --HomeCom Communications, Inc. Stock Option Plan and form of Stock
Option Certificate.*
10.2 --HomeCom Communications, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Option
Plan and form of Stock Option Certificate.*
10.3 --Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Harvey W. Sax,
dated January 1, 1996.*
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10.4 --Form of Employment Agreement entered into between the Registrant
and each of its executive officers except Harvey W. Sax.*
10.5 --Lease Agreement between Property Georgia OBJLW One Corporation and
the Registrant dated January 22, 1996.*
10.6 --Lease and Services Agreement between Alliance Greensboro, L.P. and
the Registrant, dated June 25, 1996.*
10.7 --Business Alliance Program Agreement between Oracle Corporation and
the Registrant, dated May 30, 1996, together with the Sublicense
Addendum, Application Specific Sublicense Addendum, Full Use and
Deployment Sublicense Addendum and License Transfer Policy, each
dated May 30, 1996.*
10.8 --Network Enrollment Agreement between Apple Computer, Inc. and the
Registrant, effective May 1996.*
10.9 --Member Level Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and the
Registrant, effective May 1996.*
10.10 --Master Agreement for internet Services and Products between BBN
Planet Corporation and the Registrant, dated February1, 1996.*
10.11 --Authorized Business Partners Agreement between BBN Planet
Corporation and the Registrant, dated May 14, 1996
10.12 --Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and the
stockholders of HomeCom internet Security Services, Inc., dated
August 31, 1996.*
10.13 --Form of Promissory Notes issued by the Registrant and held by Mark
Germain.*
10.14 --Form of Promissory Notes issued by the Registrant and held by
Esther Blech and the Edward A. Blech Trust.*
10.15 --Marketing Associate Solution Alliance Agreement dated February 6,
1997 between the Registrant and Unisys Corporation.*
10.16 --Marketing Associate Agreement dated February 6, 1997 between the
Registrant and Unisys Corporation.**
10.17 --Letter agreement dated January 16, 1997 between the Registrant,
David A. Blech, Esther Blech and the Edward A. Blech Trust.*
10.18 --HomeCom Communications, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.*
10.19 --5% Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement dated effective
September 19, 1997 between the Registrant, euro factors
International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS Worldwide Corporation
and CPLBO.***
10.20 --Form of 5% Convertible Debenture issued by the Registrant and held
by Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS
Worldwide Corporation and COLBO.***
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10.21 --Registration Rights Agreement dated effective September19, 1997
between the Registrant, Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp
Finance, FTS Worldwide Corporation and COLBO.***
10.22 --Letter agreement dated September 23, 1997 between the Registrant,
Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS Worldwide
Corporation and COLBO.***
10.23 --Letter agreement dated September 27, 1997 between the Registrant,
Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS Worldwide
Corporation and COLBO.***
10.24 --Form of Warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $4.00 per share issued by the Registrant to First
Granite Securities, Inc.***
10.25 --Form of Warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $6.00 per share issued by the Registrant to First
Granite Securities, Inc.***
10.26 --Form of Securities Purchase Agreement between the Registrant,
Sovereign Partners, L.P. and Dominion Capital Fund, LTD. dated as of
December 23, 1997.***
10.27 --Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Registrant,
Sovereign Partners, L.P. and Dominion Capital Fund, LTD. dated as of
December 23, 1997.***
10.28 --Form of Warrant to purchase 18,750 shares of Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to Sovereign Partners, L.P.***
10.29 --Form of Warrant to purchase 56,250 shares of Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to Dominion Capital Fund, LTD.***
10.30 --Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 1998 by and
among InsureRate, Inc., the Registrant, Jerome R. Corsi and Hamilton
Dorsey Alston HomeCom.***
10.31 --Escrow Agreement dated as of January 23, 1998 by and among
InsureRate, Inc., Hamilton Dorsey Alston HomeCom, the Registrant,
Jerome R. Corsi and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta.***
10.32 --Shareholders Agreement dated January 23, 1998 by and among
Hamilton Dorsey Alston HomeCom, the Registrant and InsureRate,
Inc.***
10.33 --Web development and Hosting Services Agreement dated January 23,
1998, by and among InsureRate, Inc. and Hamilton Dorsey Alston
HomeCom.***
10.34 --Form of Warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock for an
aggregate purchase price of $92,500 by the Registrant to Hamilton
Dorsey Alston HomeCom.***
10.35 --Loan Agreement dated January 23, 1998 by and between InsureRate,
Inc. and the Registrant.***
10.36 --Form of Master Note issued by the Registrant to InsureRate,
Inc.***
10.37 --Form of Warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to The Malachi Group, Inc.+
10.38 --Letter Agreement, dated April 8, 1998 by and among HomeCom,
Eurofactors International Inc., Blauchamp France, FTS Worldwide
Corporation and COLBO.****
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10.39 --Letter Agreement, dated April 8, 1998 by and between First Granite
Securities, Inc. and HomeCom.****
10.40 --Letter Agreement, dated April 17, 1998 by and among Sovereign
Partners, L.P., Dominion Capital Fund and HomeCom.****
10.41 --Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among The Insurance
Resource Center, Inc., Tim Strong, James Higham, Cameron M. Harris &
HomeCom and HomeCom, dated as of April15, 1998.***
10.42 --Employment Agreement by and between HomeCom and Tim Higham, dated
as of April 16, 1998.***
10.44 --Asset Purchase Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage Networks
Acquisition Corp. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.45 --Escrow Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage Networks
Acquisition Corp. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.46 --Transitional Services Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage
Networks Acquisition Corp. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.47 --Co-Location Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage Networks,
Inc. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.48 --Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among HomeCom Communications,
Inc, FIMI Securities Acquisitions Corp., Inc., ATF Acquisition
Corp., Inc. and Daniel A. Delity, James Wm. Ellsworth, and David B.
Frank dated as of November 6, 1998, together with exhibits.++
10.50 --Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 25, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and CPR (USA), Inc., Liberty View
Funds, L.P., and Liberty View Fund, L.L.C.++
10.51 --Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 25, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and CPR (USA), Inc., Liberty View
Funds, L.P., and Liberty View Fund, L.L.C.++
10.52 --Transfer Agent Instructions dated as of March 25, 1999.++
10.53 --Transfer Agent Legal Opinion dated as of March 25, 1999.++
10.54 --Placement Agency Agreement dated as of March 25, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and J.P. Turner & Company,
L.L.C.++
10.55 --Stock Purchase Agreement by and among HomeCom Communications, Inc.
and Richard L. Chu, Joseph G. Rickard, John R. Winans, Mario
D'Agostino, Karen Moore, and John Kokinis, dated as of April 23,
1999.+++
10.56 --Employment Agreement Between Ganymede Corporation and Richard L.
Chu, dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.57 --Employment Agreement between Ganymede Corporation and John Winans,
dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
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10.58 --Employment Agreement between Ganymede Corporation and Joseph G.
Rickard, dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.59 --Escrow Agreement by and among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and
Richard L. Chu, Joseph G. Rickard, John R. Winans, Mario D'Agostino,
Karen Moore, and John Kokinis, dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.60 --Pledge and Security Agreement by and between HomeCom
Communications, Inc. and Richard L. Chu, Joseph G. Rickard, John R.
Winans, Mario D'Agostino, Karen Moore, and John Kokinis, dated as of
April 23, 1999.+++
10.61 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among CPR
(USA), Inc. and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.62 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among
Liberty View Fund, L.L.C. and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.63 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among
Liberty View, Funds, L.P. and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.64 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among J.P.
Turner & Company, L.L.C and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.65 --Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of July 23, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and MacNab LLC (previously
filed).
10.66 --Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 23, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and MacNab LLC (previously
filed).
10.67 --Transfer Agent Instructions dated as of September 28, 1999
(previously filed).
10.68 --Transfer Agent Legal Opinion dated as of July 23, 1999 (previously
filed).
10.69 --Placement Agency Agreement dated as of July 23, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Greenfield Capital Partners
(previously filed).
10.70 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of July 23, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and MacNab LLC (previously filed).
10.71 --Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 1999 by
and among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Jackson LLC (previously
filed).
10.72 --Registration Rights Agreement dated as of September 27, 1999 by
and among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Jackson LLC (previously
filed).
10.73 --Transfer Agent Instructions dated as of September 28,
1999(previously filed).
10.74 --Transfer Agent Legal Opinion dated as of September 28, 1999
(previously filed).
10.75 --Placement Agency Agreement dated as of September 27, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Greenfield Capital Partners
(previously filed).
10.76 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Jackson LLC (previously filed).
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10.77 --Asset Purchase Agreement, dated October 1, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense, Inc.+++++
10.78 --Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated October 1, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense, Inc.+++++
10.79 --Non-solicitation and Non-compete Agreement, Dated October1, 1999,
by and between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure
Defense, Inc.+++++
10.80 --Registration Rights Agreement, October 1, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense, Inc.+++++
10.81 --Form of Opinion of Purchaser's Counsel.+++++
10.82 --Form of Opinion of Seller's Counsel.+++++
10.83 --Referral and Service Agreement, dated October 1, 1999, by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense,
Inc.+++++
10.84 --Value Added Distributor Agreement, dated October 1, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense,
Inc.+++++
10.85 --Resignation Letter of Krishan Puri, dated November 1, 1999.++++++
10.86 --Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Timothy R.
Robinson dated August 1, 2000.
10.87 --Amendment to employment Agreement between Registrant and George
Bokchava dated January 10, 2001.
10.88 --Separation and Release Agreement, dated March 29, 2001, between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Harvey Sax******
21.1 --List of Subsidiaries.***
23.1 --Consent of Feldman Sherb, & Co., P.C.
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* Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
the Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant (Registration
No. 333-12219).
** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
the Form 10-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on March
31, 1998.
*** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
the Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant (Registration
No. 333-42599).
**** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on April 28,
1998 . + Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same
number in Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on
June 25, 1998.
44
++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on November 18,
1998.
+++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 10-Q/A of the Registrant filed with the Commission on November
17, 1999.
+ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant(Registration No.
333-45383).
++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 10-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on March 31,
1999.
+++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on May 10,
1999.
++++ Incorporated herein by reference to Registration Statement on Form
S-3 of the Registrant (Registration No. 333-79761)
+++++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number on
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on October 18,
1999.
++++++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number on
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on November 5,
1999.
***** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number of
Form 10-Q of the Registrant filed with the Commission on May 21,
2001.
****** Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 10-Q of the
Registrant filed with the Commission on May 21, 2001.
(B) Reports on Form 8-K
There were no reports submitted on form 8-K during the fourth quarter of
2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
HOMECOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
BY: /s/ TIMOTHY R. ROBINSON
---------------------------
Timothy R. Robinson
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
/s/ TIMOTHY R. ROBINSON Vice President--Chief Financial Officer March 29, 2001
--------------------------
Timothy R. Robinson
/s/ GIA BOKUCHAVA, PH.D. Chief Technical Officer; Director March 29, 2001
--------------------------
Gia Bokuchava, Ph.d.
/s/ NINO DOIJASHVILI, PH.D Director of Technical Services, Director March 29, 2001
--------------------------
Nino Doijashvili, Ph.d.
/s/ DAVID DANOVITCH Director March 29, 2001
--------------------------
David Danovitch
/s/ LARRY SHATSOFF Director March 29, 2001
--------------------------
Larry Shatsoff
/s/ MICHAEL SHEPPARD Director March 29, 2001
-------------------------
Michael Sheppard
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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2.1 --Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 31,2001, for the
Acquisition of Certain Assets of HomeCom Communications, Inc.,
InsureRate, Inc. and FIMI Securities, Inc. by Digital Insurance,
Inc.*****
2.2 --Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Netzee, Inc. and HomeCom
Communications, Inc. dated as of March 15, 2001.*****
3.1 --Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.*
3.2 --Restated Bylaws of the Registrant.*
3.3 --Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred
stock.***
3.4 --Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock.**
3.5 --Certificate of Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
(previously filed).
3.6 --Certificate of Designation of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
(previously filed).
4.1 --See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the Restated
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Registrant defining
rights of the holders of Common Stock of the Registrant.*
4.2 --Specimen Stock Certificate.*
4.3 --Form of Warrant.*
10.1 --HomeCom Communications, Inc. Stock Option Plan and form of Stock
Option Certificate.*
10.2 --HomeCom Communications, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Option
Plan and form of Stock Option Certificate.*
10.3 --Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Harvey W. Sax,
dated January 1, 1996.*
10.4 --Form of Employment Agreement entered into between the Registrant
and each of its executive officers except Harvey W. Sax.*
10.5 --Lease Agreement between Property Georgia OBJLW One Corporation and
the Registrant dated January 22, 1996.*
10.6 --Lease and Services Agreement between Alliance Greensboro, L.P. and
the Registrant, dated June 25, 1996.*
10.7 --Business Alliance Program Agreement between Oracle Corporation and
the Registrant, dated May 30, 1996, together with the Sublicense
Addendum, Application Specific Sublicense Addendum, Full Use and
Deployment Sublicense Addendum and License Transfer Policy, each
dated May 30, 1996.*
10.8 --Network Enrollment Agreement between Apple Computer, Inc. and the
Registrant, effective May 1996.*
10.9 --Member Level Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and the
Registrant, effective May 1996.*
10.10 --Master Agreement for internet Services and Products between BBN
Planet Corporation and the Registrant, dated February1, 1996.*
10.11 --Authorized Business Partners Agreement between BBN Planet
Corporation and the Registrant, dated May 14, 1996
10.12 --Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and the
stockholders of HomeCom internet Security Services, Inc., dated
August 31, 1996.*
10.13 --Form of Promissory Notes issued by the Registrant and held by Mark
Germain.*
10.14 --Form of Promissory Notes issued by the Registrant and held by
Esther Blech and the Edward A. Blech Trust.*
10.15 --Marketing Associate Solution Alliance Agreement dated February 6,
1997 between the Registrant and Unisys Corporation.*
10.16 --Marketing Associate Agreement dated February 6, 1997 between the
Registrant and Unisys Corporation.**
10.17 --Letter agreement dated January 16, 1997 between the Registrant,
David A. Blech, Esther Blech and the Edward A. Blech Trust.*
10.18 --HomeCom Communications, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.*
10.19 --5% Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement dated effective
September 19, 1997 between the Registrant, euro factors
International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS Worldwide Corporation
and CPLBO.***
10.20 --Form of 5% Convertible Debenture issued by the Registrant and held
by Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS
Worldwide Corporation and COLBO.***
10.21 --Registration Rights Agreement dated effective September19, 1997
between the Registrant, Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp
Finance, FTS Worldwide Corporation and COLBO.***
10.22 --Letter agreement dated September 23, 1997 between the Registrant,
Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS Worldwide
Corporation and COLBO.***
10.23 --Letter agreement dated September 27, 1997 between the Registrant,
Euro Factors International, Inc., Beauchamp Finance, FTS Worldwide
Corporation and COLBO.***
10.24 --Form of Warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $4.00 per share issued by the Registrant to First
Granite Securities, Inc.***
10.25 --Form of Warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $6.00 per share issued by the Registrant to First
Granite Securities, Inc.***
10.26 --Form of Securities Purchase Agreement between the Registrant,
Sovereign Partners, L.P. and Dominion Capital Fund, LTD. dated as of
December 23, 1997.***
10.27 --Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Registrant,
Sovereign Partners, L.P. and Dominion Capital Fund, LTD. dated as of
December 23, 1997.***
10.28 --Form of Warrant to purchase 18,750 shares of Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to Sovereign Partners, L.P.***
10.29 --Form of Warrant to purchase 56,250 shares of Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to Dominion Capital Fund, LTD.***
10.30 --Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 1998 by and
among InsureRate, Inc., the Registrant, Jerome R. Corsi and Hamilton
Dorsey Alston HomeCom.***
10.31 --Escrow Agreement dated as of January 23, 1998 by and among
InsureRate, Inc., Hamilton Dorsey Alston HomeCom, the Registrant,
Jerome R. Corsi and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta.***
10.32 --Shareholders Agreement dated January 23, 1998 by and among
Hamilton Dorsey Alston HomeCom, the Registrant and InsureRate,
Inc.***
10.33 --Web development and Hosting Services Agreement dated January 23,
1998, by and among InsureRate, Inc. and Hamilton Dorsey Alston
HomeCom.***
10.34 --Form of Warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock for an
aggregate purchase price of $92,500 by the Registrant to Hamilton
Dorsey Alston HomeCom.***
10.35 --Loan Agreement dated January 23, 1998 by and between InsureRate,
Inc. and the Registrant.***
10.36 --Form of Master Note issued by the Registrant to InsureRate,
Inc.***
10.37 --Form of Warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to The Malachi Group, Inc.+
10.38 --Letter Agreement, dated April 8, 1998 by and among HomeCom,
Eurofactors International Inc., Blauchamp France, FTS Worldwide
Corporation and COLBO.****
10.39 --Letter Agreement, dated April 8, 1998 by and between First Granite
Securities, Inc. and HomeCom.****
10.40 --Letter Agreement, dated April 17, 1998 by and among Sovereign
Partners, L.P., Dominion Capital Fund and HomeCom.****
10.41 --Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among The Insurance
Resource Center, Inc., Tim Strong, James Higham, Cameron M. Harris &
HomeCom and HomeCom, dated as of April15, 1998.***
10.42 --Employment Agreement by and between HomeCom and Tim Higham, dated
as of April 16, 1998.***
10.44 --Asset Purchase Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage Networks
Acquisition Corp. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.45 --Escrow Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage Networks
Acquisition Corp. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.46 --Transitional Services Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage
Networks Acquisition Corp. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.47 --Co-Location Agreement by and between HomeCom and Sage Networks,
Inc. dated as of June 10, 1998.+
10.48 --Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among HomeCom Communications,
Inc, FIMI Securities Acquisitions Corp., Inc., ATF Acquisition
Corp., Inc. and Daniel A. Delity, James Wm. Ellsworth, and David B.
Frank dated as of November 6, 1998, together with exhibits.++
10.50 --Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 25, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and CPR (USA), Inc., Liberty View
Funds, L.P., and Liberty View Fund, L.L.C.++
10.51 --Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 25, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and CPR (USA), Inc., Liberty View
Funds, L.P., and Liberty View Fund, L.L.C.++
10.52 --Transfer Agent Instructions dated as of March 25, 1999.++
10.53 --Transfer Agent Legal Opinion dated as of March 25, 1999.++
10.54 --Placement Agency Agreement dated as of March 25, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and J.P. Turner & Company,
L.L.C.++
10.55 --Stock Purchase Agreement by and among HomeCom Communications, Inc.
and Richard L. Chu, Joseph G. Rickard, John R. Winans, Mario
D'Agostino, Karen Moore, and John Kokinis, dated as of April 23,
1999.+++
10.56 --Employment Agreement Between Ganymede Corporation and Richard L.
Chu, dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.57 --Employment Agreement between Ganymede Corporation and John Winans,
dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.58 --Employment Agreement between Ganymede Corporation and Joseph G.
Rickard, dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.59 --Escrow Agreement by and among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and
Richard L. Chu, Joseph G. Rickard, John R. Winans, Mario D'Agostino,
Karen Moore, and John Kokinis, dated as of April 23, 1999.+++
10.60 --Pledge and Security Agreement by and between HomeCom
Communications, Inc. and Richard L. Chu, Joseph G. Rickard, John R.
Winans, Mario D'Agostino, Karen Moore, and John Kokinis, dated as of
April 23, 1999.+++
10.61 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among CPR
(USA), Inc. and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.62 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among
Liberty View Fund, L.L.C. and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.63 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among
Liberty View, Funds, L.P. and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.64 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 25, 1999, by and among J.P.
Turner & Company, L.L.C and HomeCom Communications, Inc.++++
10.65 --Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of July 23, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and MacNab LLC (previously
filed).
10.66 --Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 23, 1999 by and
among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and MacNab LLC (previously
filed).
10.67 --Transfer Agent Instructions dated as of September 28, 1999
(previously filed).
10.68 --Transfer Agent Legal Opinion dated as of July 23, 1999 (previously
filed).
10.69 --Placement Agency Agreement dated as of July 23, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Greenfield Capital Partners
(previously filed).
10.70 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of July 23, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and MacNab LLC (previously filed).
10.71 --Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of September 27, 1999 by
and among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Jackson LLC (previously
filed).
10.72 --Registration Rights Agreement dated as of September 27, 1999 by
and among HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Jackson LLC (previously
filed).
10.73 --Transfer Agent Instructions dated as of September 28,
1999(previously filed).
10.74 --Transfer Agent Legal Opinion dated as of September 28, 1999
(previously filed).
10.75 --Placement Agency Agreement dated as of September 27, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Greenfield Capital Partners
(previously filed).
10.76 --Warrant Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Jackson LLC (previously filed).
10.77 --Asset Purchase Agreement, dated October 1, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense, Inc.+++++
10.78 --Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated October 1, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense, Inc.+++++
10.79 --Non-solicitation and Non-compete Agreement, Dated October1, 1999,
by and between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure
Defense, Inc.+++++
10.80 --Registration Rights Agreement, October 1, 1999, by and between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense, Inc.+++++
10.81 --Form of Opinion of Purchaser's Counsel.+++++
10.82 --Form of Opinion of Seller's Counsel.+++++
10.83 --Referral and Service Agreement, dated October 1, 1999, by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense,
Inc.+++++
10.84 --Value Added Distributor Agreement, dated October 1, 1999 by and
between HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Infrastructure Defense,
Inc.+++++
10.85 --Resignation Letter of Krishan Puri, dated November 1, 1999.++++++
10.86 --Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Timothy R.
Robinson dated August 1, 2000.
10.87 --Amendment to employment Agreement between Registrant and George
Bokchava dated January 10, 2001.
10.88 --Separation and Release Agreement, dated March 29, 2001, between
HomeCom Communications, Inc. and Harvey Sax******
21.1 --List of Subsidiaries.***
23.1 --Consent of Feldman Sherb, & Co., P.C.
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* Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
the Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant (Registration
No. 333-12219).
** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
the Form 10-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on March
31, 1998.
*** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
the Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant (Registration
No. 333-42599).
**** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on April 28,
1998 . + Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same
number in Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on
June 25, 1998.
++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on November 18,
1998.
+++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 10-Q/A of the Registrant filed with the Commission on November
17, 1999.
+ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form S-1 Registration Statement of the Registrant(Registration No.
333-45383).
++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 10-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on March 31,
1999.
+++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number in
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on May 10,
1999.
++++ Incorporated herein by reference to Registration Statement on Form
S-3 of the Registrant (Registration No. 333-79761)
+++++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number on
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on October 18,
1999.
++++++ Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number on
Form 8-K of the Registrant filed with the Commission on November 5,
1999.
***** Incorporated herein by reference to exhibit of the same number of
Form 10-Q of the Registrant filed with the Commission on May 21,
2001.
****** Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 10-Q of the
Registrant filed with the Commission on May 21, 2001.