Marked Copy
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2002
Registration No. 333-76242
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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO
FORM SB-2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Pinoak, Inc.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada 6770 86-0983750
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(State or other (Primary Standard of (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Industrial Classification Identification
Incorporation or or Code Number) Number)
Organization)
Pinoak, Inc.
10801 E. Grove Street
Mesa, AZ 85208
Phone: (480) 984-8446
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(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices and principal
place of business.)
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Copies to:
Thomas C. Cook, Esq.
Thomas C. Cook & Associates, Ltd.
4955 South Durango, Suite 214
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Phone: (702) 952-8520
Fax: (702) 952-8521
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(Name, address and telephone number of service agent)
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to public:
As soon as practicable after the registration statement becomes effective.
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If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
according to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of
the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. / /
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If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed according to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration statement number of the earlier registration statement for
the same offering. / /_______
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed according to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration number of the earlier effective registration statement for
the same offering. / /_______
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made according to Rule 434,
please check the following box. / /_______
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We hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be
necessary to delay its effective date until we file a further amendment
which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter
become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of
1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on a date as
the SEC, acting pursuant to said Section 8(A), may determine.
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Prospectus (Subject to completion): Dated [Date], 2001.
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TITLE OF EACH PROPOSED
CLASS OF PROPOSED MAXIMUM
SECURITIES AMOUNT OFFERING AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
TO BE TO BE PRICE PER OFFERING REGISTRATION
REGISTERED RESISTERED SHARE(1) PRICE(1) FEE
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Common Stock
$0.001 par value 3,000,000 $0.025 $75,000 $17.92
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TOTAL 3,000,000 $0.025 $75,000 $17.92
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee and
pursuant to Rule 457.
The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this
Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with
Section 8(A) of The Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration
Statement shall become effective on such date as the commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(A),may determine.
[Note: The following section of cross referenced material is not to appear
in the prospectus itself.]
PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Cross Reference Sheet showing the location in Prospectus of information
required by items of Form SB-2
Item No. Required item Location of caption in Prospectus
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1. Forepart of the Registration Cover Page; Outside
Statement and outside front front page of
cover of Prospectus Prospectus
2. Inside front and outside back Inside Front and
cover pages of Prospectus outside back cover
pages of Prospectus
3. Summary Information and Risk Prospectus Summary;
Factors Risk Factors
4. Use of Proceeds Use of Proceeds
5. Determination of Offering Price Prospectus Summary -
Determination of Offering
Price; Risk Factors
6. Dilution Dilution
7. Selling Security Holders Not Applicable
8. Plan of Distribution Plan of Distribution
9. Legal Proceedings Legal Proceedings
10. Director, Executive Officer, Management
Management, Promoters and
Control Persons
11. Security Ownership of certain Principal Shareholders
Beneficial Owners and Management
12. Description of Securities Description of
Securities
13. Interest of named experts and Legal Matters; Experts
counsel
14. Disclosure of Commission Statement as to
Position on Indemnification Indemnification
for Securities Act Liabilities
15. Organization within last five Management, Certain
years Transactions
16. Description of Business Proposed Business
17. Management's Discussion and
Analysis or Plan of Operation Plan of Operation
18. Description of Property Proposed Business
19. Certain Relationships and Certain Transactions
Related Transactions
20. Market for Common Equity and Prospectus Summary, Market for
Related Stockholder Matters Registrant's Common Stock and
Related Stockholders' Matters;
Shares Eligible for Future
Sale
21. Executive Compensation Management
22. Financial Statements Financial Statements
23. Changes in and Disagreements Not Applicable
with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
PART II - INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
24. Indemnification of Indemnification of
Officer/Director Officer/Director
25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Other Expenses of
Distribution Issuance and Distribution
26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Recent Sales of Unregistered
Securities Securities
27. Exhibits Exhibits
28. Undertakings Undertakings
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Prospectus
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PINOAK, INC.
3,000,000 shares of Common Stock
$0.025 per share.
Minimum Purchase: 10,000 shares
This is Pinoak, Inc.'s initial public offering.
Prior to this Offering, no public market exists for these shares. This
offering is being made on a best efforts basis. It will expire 90 days
from the date of this prospectus. The offering will not be extended.
Investing in common stock involves risks that are described in the "Risk
Factors" section beginning on Page 8 of this Prospectus.
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Offering Information
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Shares Price To Selling Proceeds To
Offered Public Commissions Company
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Per share:
Min. Share Amount 1,000,000 $0.025 $0.00 $25,000
Max. Share Amount 3,000,000 $0.025 $0.00 $75,000
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We are offering for sale 3,000,000 shares of common stock, at a purchase
price of $0.025 per share. The shares shall be sold exclusively by us on a
direct participation basis for a period of ninety days. This offering will
be conducted directly by us through our officer/director according to the
safe harbor provisions of Rule 3a4(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The minimum offering or proceeds to be raised is $25,000. The maximum
offering or proceeds to be raised is $75,000. If the minimum offering is not
achieved, the proceeds held in escrow will be returned.
Our offering is being made in compliance with Rule 419 of SEC Regulation C,
under which the offering proceeds and the securities to be issued to
purchasers will be placed in an escrow account until the offering has been
reconfirmed by our shareholders and a business has been acquired in
accordance with the provisions of that rule. Up to 80% of the offering
may be purchased by our officer/director, who is also our sole shareholder,
and any of his affiliates or associates. No public market may ever
develop. Even if a market develops, you may not be able to sell your
shares.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE
CHANGED. WE MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
FILED WITH THE SEC IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER
TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OF SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF
THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this prospectus is [Date], 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY............................................4
LIMITED STATE REGISTRATION....................................5
SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION.................................7
RISK FACTORS..................................................8
YOUR RIGHTS AND SUBSTANTIVE PROTECTION UNDER RULE 419........19
DILUTION.....................................................21
USE OF PROCEEDS..............................................23
CAPITALIZATION...............................................27
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION.........................................28
PROPOSED BUSINESS............................................29
PLAN OF OPERATION............................................37
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK.................................38
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE..............................40
MANAGEMENT...................................................41
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.........................................42
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS.......................................44
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS.........................................45
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION .........................45
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK..................................47
REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS......................................47
LEGAL MATTERS................................................47
EXPERTS......................................................47
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......................................F-1-10
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS....................50
OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION..................51
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES......................52
EXHIBITS.....................................................53
UNDERTAKINGS.................................................54
Signatures...................................................55
Index to Exhibits............................................56
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Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation
No dealer, salesman or any other person has been authorized to give any
information or to make any representations other than those contained in
this prospectus, and if given or made, such information or representations
must not be relied upon as having been authorized by us. This prospectus
does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy
any securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation
would be unlawful. The delivery of this prospectus shall not under any
circumstances create any implication that there has not been any change in
our affairs since the date of delivery; however, any changes that may have
occurred are not material to an investment decision. In the event there
have been any material changes in our affairs, a post-effective amendment
will be filed. We reserve the right to reject any order, in whole or in
part, for the purchase of any of the shares offered.
Until 90 days after the date when the funds and securities are released
from the escrow account, all dealers effecting transactions in the shares,
whether or not participating in this distribution, may be required to
deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the obligation of dealers to
deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters to their unsold allotments
or subscriptions.
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Prospectus Summary
PINOAK, INC.
10801 E. Grove Street
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 984-8446
THIS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION CONTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
BECAUSE THIS IS A SUMMARY, IT MAY NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT
YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE RECEIVING A DISTRIBUTION OF OUR COMMON STOCK. YOU
SHOULD READ THIS ENTIRE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY.
We were organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 31, 1998,
under the name Pinoak, Inc. We are a development stage entity, and have
neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date.
The Company has been dormant since its date of inception until December,
2001.
We were organized as a vehicle to acquire or merge with an existing business
or company. A company with this purpose and structure is referred to as a
"blank check company" as defined in Rule 419 of Regulation C under the
Securities Act of 1933. We have not yet identified any specific target
business or company.
More about Rule 419:
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The securities purchased by you and other investors and the funds received
in the offering will be deposited and held in an escrow account until an
acquisition meeting specific criteria is completed. Once that agreement has
been executed, we will update the registration statement with a post-
effective amendment. This will give details of the acquisition. You will
then have 45 days to reconfirm your investment. Investors who do not
reconfirm will receive a refund. Funds and securities will be released once
the escrow agent is satisfied that all provisions have been met and the
transaction has closed. (See "Your Rights under Rule 419.")
Persons should not purchase shares in the offering if they expect short-term
earnings or appreciation in the value of our company.
The Offering:
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Securities offered 3,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001
par value, Maximum Offering.
1,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001
par value, Minimum Offering.
These shares are being offered on a direct
participation basis; that is, they are to
be self-underwritten.
$0.025 per share.
(See "Description of Capital Stock".)
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Common stock outstanding 2,000,000 shares
prior to the offering
Common stock to be 5,000,000 shares (Maximum Offering)
outstanding after the offering 3,000,000 shares (Minimum Offering)
Dilution: Dilution to the investors in this offering will be approximately
$0.015 (minimum offering per share) and $0.009 (maximum offering).
Dividends: No dividends have yet been paid and none will be paid in the
foreseeable future.
Limited State Registration: Initially, our securities may be sold in Arizona
and Nevada only (although we are considering registering the shares in other
states) according to filings in the States of Arizona and Nevada. (See
"Special State Law Considerations" for a discussion of the resale limitations
that result from this limited state registration.)
Use of Proceeds: If the maximum shares are sold, the gross proceeds of this
offering will be $75,000; if the minimum, $25,000. Though we could request
10% of these funds under Rule 419 prior to the reconfirmation, we do not
intend to do so. Less approximately $2,500 in escrow and offering expenses,
proceeds will be used to defray the costs of finding and consummating a
business combination. We estimate these costs could run as much as $25,000.
Plan Of Distribution: Our executive officer, Mr. Rick Jesky, will sell
all shares. He will receive no compensation or commissions for doing so,
and will limit his activities in the making of this offering to delivering
this prospectus and answering questions from prospective investors. Though
reserving the right to do so, management will not use broker-dealers in the
making of this offering.
Proposed Business: PINOAK will not restrict its search to any particular
business, industry, or geographical location, and may evaluate and enter
into any type of business in any location. In seeking a business venture,
the decision of management will be based on the business objective of seeking
long-term capital appreciation in the real value of the business acquired
by Pinoak, Inc.
The analysis of new businesses will be undertaken by or under the supervision
of our officer/director. It is anticipated that the analysis of specific
proposals and the selection of a business will take several months, to
which additional months will be added by the reconfirmation process of Rule
419.
For details of the way in which an acquisition might be structured, see
"Proposed Business: Form and Structure of Acquisition."
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Daily Operations: Until an active business is commenced or acquired, we
will have only one employee, our sole officer, for day-to-day operations.
Plan of Operation: As of December 31, 2001, we have no significant expenses
with the exception of incorporation fees, accounting fees, SEC filing fees,
and escrow establishment fees. Virtually all of our expenses, to be funded
by the money in our treasury or by management, are attributable to our
efforts to identify a suitable acquisition candidate and close the
acquisition. Up to that time, we anticipate our expenses to be limited to
accounting, legal, transfer agent, and filing fees, plus telephone and
mailing expenses.
Management: Mr. Rick Jesky of Mesa, Arizona is the sole officer, director,
and shareholder of Pinoak, Inc. He has limited business experience; this is
his first experience with a 419 company. He currently receives no salary or
other compensation and devotes time to Pinoak, Inc. in and around other
activities.
Method of Subscribing: Prospective investors should make their checks
payable to Pinoak, Inc., c/o Southwest Escrow Company (escrow agent) and
remit the checks and subscription agreements to Southwest Escrow Company,
8215 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 100, Suite 205, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123.
Subscriptions may not be withdrawn once made except in accordance with
applicable law.
We reserve the right to reject all or part of any subscription at our sole
discretion even if payment is made, and to withdraw this blank check
offering at any time prior to our acceptance of the subscriptions received.
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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The table below contains certain summary historical financial data for
Pinoak, Inc. The historical financial data for the period ended December,
31, 2001 has been derived from our financial statements appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus and should be read in conjunction with those
financial statements and the notes to them.
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INCOME STATEMENT:
Net Sales $ 0
Net Income $ (0)
BALANCE SHEET (at end of period):
Cash on Hand $ 2,013
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Total Assets $ 2,013
Total Indebtedness $ 0
Total Shareholders Equity $ 2,013
PER SHARE(1):
Income per common share $ 0
Net Income per common share (at end of period) $ (0.00)
Net Income per share on a fully dilated basis $ (0.00)
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(1) Number of shares of common stock outstanding during period was
2,000,000.
This offering will expire 90 days from the date of this prospectus. The
offering will not be extended.
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RISK FACTORS
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There is a high degree of risk associated with an investment in our common
stock. You should know that our business, financial condition or results of
operations, and, more importantly, that of any business we acquire, could be
materially and adversely affected by any of the following risks. You should
carefully consider the following factors in addition to the other
information in this prospectus before considering the purchase of shares.
We have no operating history or revenue and only minimal assets, there is a
risk that we will be unable to continue as a going concern and consummate a
business combination.
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We have had no recent operating history nor any revenues or earnings from
operations since inception. The company has been dormant from its date of
inception until December, 2001. We have no significant assets or financial
resources. We will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without
corresponding revenues, at least until the consummation of a business
combination. This may result in our incurring a net operating loss that will
increase continuously until we can consummate a business combination with a
profitable business opportunity. We cannot assure you that we can identify a
suitable business opportunity and consummate a business combination.
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We are in a highly competitive market for a small number of business
opportunities, there is a risk that we would be an insignificant
participant among other companies with larger financial resources.
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The Company is and will continue to be an insignificant participant in the
business of seeking mergers with, joint ventures with and acquisitions of
small private and public entities. A large number of established and well-
financed entities, including venture capital firms, are active in mergers
and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable target candidates for
us.
Nearly all these entities have significantly greater financial resources,
technical expertise and managerial capabilities than we do and, consequently,
we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business
opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. Moreover,
we will also compete in seeking merger or acquisition candidates with numerous
other small public companies
You will not have access to your funds while they are held in escrow.
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If we are unable to locate an acquisition candidate meeting these acquisition
criteria, you will have to wait 18 months from the date of this prospectus
before a proportionate portion of your funds are returned, without interest.
You will be offered return of your proportionate portion of the funds held in
escrow only upon the reconfirmation offering required to be conducted upon
execution of an agreement to acquire an acquisition candidate that represents
80% of the maximum offering proceeds.
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The issuance of additional stock to consummate a business combination will
reduce your percentage of ownership in the Company, and reduce the value
of your shares.
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Our primary plan of operation is based upon a business combination with a
private concern that, in all likelihood, would result in the issuance of our
securities to the shareholders of the private company. The issuance of
previously authorized and unissued common stock would result in reduction in
percentage of shares owned by present and prospective shareholders of the
Company and may result in a change in control or management.
There may be limitations on your ability to resell your shares.
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Initially, our securities may be sold in the States of Nevada and Arizona
only, and may be resold by you in Nevada and Arizona only until a resale
exemption is available in other states.
You are subject to dilution which will lower the value of your shares.
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The difference between the initial public offering price per share of common
stock and the net tangible book value per share after this offering
constitutes the dilution to investors in this offering. Net tangible book
value per share of common stock is determined by dividing our net tangible
book value by the number of shares of common stock outstanding.
Assuming the sale of the maximum number of shares based on our financial
statements as of December 31, 2001, new investors will incur an immediate
dilution of approximately $0.009 or 36.53% per share after the offering of
the maximum number of shares is consummated. The existing stockholder of
our company acquired his shares of common stock at a price of $0.001 per
share which is $.024 per share lower than the offering price of the shares.
Accordingly, new investors will bear virtually all of the risks inherent
in an investment in this company. (See DILUTION.)
There may not be a public market for the shares you buy.
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There is no current trading market for the shares, nor can we say for
certain that a trading market will develop, or, if a trading market does
develop, that it will be sustained even after we identify a merger candidate
and consummate a business combination. The shares, to the extent that a
market develops for the shares at all, will likely appear in what is
customarily known as the "pink sheets" or on the NASD's Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board, which may limit the marketability and liquidity of the
shares. (See Risk Factor, "There are rules for low-priced stocks that may
affect your ability to resell your shares.")
According to Rule 419, all shares issued by a blank check company, must be
placed in the Rule 419 escrow account. These shares will not be released
from the Rule 419 escrow until (1) the consummation of a merger or
acquisition as provided for in Rule 419, or (2) the expiration of 18 months
from the date of this prospectus. There is no present market for our common
stock and there is no likelihood of any active and liquid public trading
market developing following the release of securities from the Rule 419
escrow. Thus, stockholders may find it difficult to sell their shares.
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You may ask for your funds to be returned prior to any acquisition; however,
you will not be given the opportunity to approve or disapprove any
particular business acquisition.
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Although you may request the return of your funds in connection with the
reconfirmation offering required by Rule 419, you may not be afforded an
opportunity specifically to approve or disapprove any particular business
reorganization or acquisition. Our officer/director will be able to
consummate an acquisition of or by us without the approval of our
shareholders.
Certain circumstances could constitute exceptions. Under applicable
corporate law, only in the event of a merger, consolidation, or the sale of
all or substantially all of our assets, will you as a shareholder have the
right to object to the merger, consolidation, or sale and assert your
dissenter's right to appraisal of your shares. Similar restrictions apply if
an acquisition is consummated in the form of an exchange of securities.
Though ultimately protected by the reconfirmation, this could adversely
affect the furthering of your interests within the structure of Pinoak, Inc.
There is a risk, we will not be able to identify any suitable business
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We have no arrangement, agreement or understanding with respect to engaging in
a merger with, joint venture with or acquisition of, a private or public
entity. No assurances can be given that we will successfully identify and
evaluate suitable business opportunities or that we will conclude a business
combination. Management has not identified any particular industry or specific
business within an industry for evaluation. We cannot guarantee that we will be
able to negotiate a business combination on favorable terms.
Since we have not conducted any market research, there is a risk that merger
or acquisition opportunities do not exist as this time.
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We have neither conducted, nor have others made available to us, results of
market research indicating that market demand exists for the transactions we
contemplate. Moreover, we do not have, and do not plan to establish, a
marketing organization. Even if demand is identified for a merger or
acquisition, we cannot assure you that we will be successful in completing a
business combination.
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There can be no assurance of profitability, even once the acquisition has
been accomplished.
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We have not established a specific length of operating history or a specified
level of earnings, assets, net worth or other criteria that we will require a
target business opportunity to have achieved. Accordingly, we may enter into
a business combination with a business opportunity having no significant
operating history, losses, limited or no potential for earnings, limited
assets, negative net worth or other characteristics that are indicative of
development stage companies.
The requirement of audited financial statements may disqualify potential
business opportunities.
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Management believes that any potential business opportunity must provide
audited financial statements for review for the protection of all parties to
the business combination. One or more attractive business opportunities may
choose to forego the possibility of a business combination with us, rather
than incur the expenses associated with preparing audited financial
statements.
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Since we have very limited capital, we may be required to find additional
financing, which may be unavailable to us.
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As of December 31, 2001, there were $2,013 in assets and $0 in liabilities.
There was $2,013 available in our treasury as of December 31, 2001. Assuming
the sale of all the shares in this offering, we will receive net proceeds of
approximately $75,000, all of which must be deposited in the escrow account.
It is unlikely that we will need additional funds, but we may if an
acquisition candidate insists we obtain additional capital. We may require
additional financing in the future in order to close a business combination.
This financing may consist of the issuance of debt or equity securities.
These funds might not be available, if needed, or might not be available on
terms acceptable to us.
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We are dependent on one officer with no investment background experience or
expertise in identifying a suitable merger candidate.
Our management has no investment background experience.
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Our sole officer/director, Rick Jesky, has limited business experience; this
is his first experience with a 419 company. As such, he has no investment
background experience or expertise in identifying a suitable merger candidate
for Pinoak.
There is a risk that if we lose our current management we would be unable to
continue operations.
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Notwithstanding the combined limited experience and time commitment of
management, loss of his services would adversely affect the development of
our business and its likelihood of continuing operations.
The time to be devoted by management may be inadequate.
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PINOAK's main officer is currently seeking a position in the teaching
industry, and will devote only what time he can to the affairs of the
company. The sole officer plans to spend little to no time with the company
until this Registration is approved. As he does not devote his full time to
the company, we may end up missing a target opportunity for business
combination . Once this registration is approved, the officer will spend
10-12 hours per week, implementing the Offering process. (See "MANAGEMENT").
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Upon a business combination, it is most likely our management will leave
the company, and the new management may lack the experience to successfully
run the business.
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We anticipate we will experience a change of control upon the closing of a
business combination. In addition, our current managers and directors will
very probably resign. We cannot assure you of the experience or
qualification of new management either in the operation of our activities or
in the operation of the business, assets, or property being acquired. As
such, despite our intention to negotiate the best possible deal for our
stockholders, no guarantee can be given that new management will be
responsible in that regard.
A substantial amount of control is held by present management, who my elect
to sell his stock at a premium, where other investors may not have the same
opportunity.
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It should be noted that our principal officer's shares are not being
registered on this registration statement, and therefore, he cannot sell
his shares when this registration statement is declared effective. No such
sales, however, can be consummated before the registration statement has
been made effective.
The sole officer/director of Pinoak, Inc. currently owns 100% of the common
stock presently issued and outstanding. He paid $2,022 for these shares.
He may, in connection with a proposed merger or acquisition transaction,
actively negotiate or consent to the purchase of his common stock, though
he cannot legally do so until our registration statement has been made
effective. A premium may be paid on this stock in connection with such a
purchase, but public investors will neither receive any portion of the
premium that may be paid nor be afforded an opportunity to approve or
consent to any particular stock buy-out. Nor will they be afforded a
similar opportunity.
We have not adopted any policy for resolving this conflict. Potential
investors should be aware of this contradiction in the structure of this
offering.
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Our discretion in the use of proceeds may conflict with your wishes.
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We have some discretion in the use of proceeds.
Of the $25,000-75,000 offering proceeds deposited into the escrow account,
10%, or $2,500-7,500, may be released to us prior to a confirmation offering
in which you reconfirm your investment in accordance with procedures
required by Rule 419. We do not intend to request release of the 10% funds.
Accordingly, we will receive all of the escrowed funds in the event a
business combination is closed under the provisions of Rule 419. We will
use these proceeds as indicated in this document under the section titled
"USE OF PROCEEDS" but have considerable discretion in deciding how to
allocate funds. Investors should be aware of the fact that their wishes
may not be reflected in the decisions of management in these matters. If we
fail to spend the proceeds effectively, our business and financial condition
could be harmed. (See "USE OF PROCEEDS.")
The nature of our operations are highly speculative.
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The success of our plan of operation will depend to a great extent on the
operations, financial condition and management of the identified business
opportunity. While management intends to seek business combination(s) with
entities having established operating histories, we cannot assure you that
we will be successful in locating candidates meeting that criteria. In the
event we complete a business combination, the success of our operations may
be dependent upon management of the successor firm or venture partner firm
and numerous other factors beyond our control.
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Escrowed securities can only be transferred under limited circumstances.
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No transfer or other disposition of the escrowed securities is permitted other
than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, or under a qualified
domestic relations order as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as
amended, or Title 7 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or the
related rules. Under Rule 15g-8, it is unlawful for any person to sell or
offer to sell the securities or any interest in or related to the securities
held in the Rule 419 escrow account other than under a qualified domestic
relations order in divorce proceedings. Therefore, any and all contracts for
sale to be satisfied by delivery of the securities and sales of derivative
securities to be settled by delivery of the securities are prohibited. You are
further prohibited from selling any interest in the securities or any derivative
securities whether or not physical delivery is required.
Low-priced stocks that may affect your ability to resell your shares.
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Penny Stock Regulation Broker-dealer practices in connection with
transactions in "Penny Stocks" are regulated by certain penny stock rules
adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penny stocks generally
are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities
registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ
system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a
transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver
a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about
penny stocks and the risk associated with the penny stock market. The broker-
dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations
for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its
salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the
market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In
addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a
transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer must make a written
determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the
purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of
trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject
to the penny stock rules. When the Registration Statement becomes effective
and the Company's securities become registered, the stock will likely have
a trading price of less than $5.00 per share and will not be traded on any
exchanges. Therefore, the Company's stock is initially selling at $0.025
per share they will become subject to the penny stock rules and investors
may find it more difficult to sell their securities, should they desire to
do so. This may affect your ability to resell those shares in the public
market following termination of the Rule 419 escrow.
The offering price has been arbitrarily determined and you run the risk of
paying an amount in excess of what you will ultimately receive.
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We have arbitrarily determined the offering price of $0.025 per share. This
price bears no relation to our assets, book value, or any other customary
investment criteria, including our prior operating history. Among factors
we considered in determining the offering price were:
o Our limited financial resources
o The amount of equity desired to be retained by present shareholders
o The amount of dilution to the public
o The general condition of the securities markets
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In net, it is entirely possible that the facts and circumstances surrounding
Pinoak, Inc. have been interpreted incorrectly and that the price has been
set too high.
There may be tax consequences to our activities which may adversely effect
the company or your investment.
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In the course of any acquisition or merger we may undertake, a substantial
amount of attention will be focused upon federal and state tax consequences
both to us and the acquisition candidate. Presently, under the provisions of
federal and various state tax laws, a qualified reorganization between
business entities will generally result in tax-free treatment to the parties
to the reorganization. While we expect to undertake any merger or
acquisition so as to minimize federal and state tax consequences both to us
and the acquisition candidate, such business combination might not meet the
statutory requirements of a reorganization, or the parties might not obtain
the intended tax-free treatment upon a transfer of stock or assets. A non-
qualifying reorganization could result in the imposition of both federal and
state taxes that may have a substantial adverse effect on us.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. We intend to identify
forward-looking statements in this prospectus using words such as
"believes," "intends," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "plan,"
"projected," "contemplates," "anticipates," or similar statements. These
statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions we made using
information currently available to us. Because these statements reflect our
current views concerning future events, these statements involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. Actual future results may differ
significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Some, but not all, of the factors that may cause these differences include
those discussed in the Risk Factors section. You should not place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the
date of this prospectus.
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YOUR RIGHTS AND SUBSTANTIVE PROTECTION UNDER RULE
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It is important that you know that we have had absolutely no preliminary
contact or discussion with any representatives of any business regarding the
possibility or potential for any acquisition or merger. This offering is
being conducted according to Rule 419. You have certain rights and will
receive the substantive protection provided by this Rule. To that end,
the securities purchased by you and other investors and the funds received
in the offering will be deposited and held in the escrow account until an
acquisition meeting specific criteria is completed. The escrow account is
non interest-bearing and the funds deposited in it are held for the named
purchasers. Additionally, Rule 10b-9 applies only until we meet the
minimum offering of $25,000, after that time, you cannot expect the
protection provided under the Rule.
You should be aware as well of certain trading restrictions on securities
held in escrow accounts subject to Rule 419. According to Rule 15g-8 of the
Exchange Act, it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell any
security that is deposited and held in an escrow or trust account pursuant
to Rule 419 under the Securities Act of 1933, or any interest in or related
to such security, other than pursuant to a qualified domestic relations
order as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or Title
I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or the rules thereunder.
Acquisition criteria
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Rule 419 requires that, before the funds and the securities can be released,
we must first execute an agreement to acquire a candidate meeting certain
specified criteria. Rule 419(e) requires that "the fair value of the
business(es) or net assets to be acquired represents at least 80 percent of
the maximum offering proceeds." For purposes of this offering, the fair
value of the business or assets to be acquired must be at least 80% of
$75,000, that is $60,000.
The agreement must also include, as a precondition to its closing, a
requirement that the number of investors representing 80% of the maximum
offering proceeds must elect to reconfirm their investment.
We will not acquire or merge with any business or company to which our
officer/director or any associated person has any relationship. Any merger
or acquisition will be strictly at arm's length. This is not a requirement
provided by Rule 419, these our the conditions provided by our company to
any subsequent acquisition. While we do not anticipate seeking an
independent appraisal of any proposed merger or acquisition, we do intend
to fully disclose the nature and terms of any business combination in a
post-effective amendment.
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Post-effective amendment
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Once the agreement governing the acquisition of a business meeting the
required criteria has been executed, Rule 419 requires us to update the
registration statement with a post-effective amendment. The post-effective
amendment must contain information about the proposed acquisition candidate
and its business, including audited financial statements, the results of
this offering, and the use of the funds disbursed from the escrow account.
The post-effective amendment must also include the terms of the
reconfirmation offer mandated by Rule 419. The reconfirmation offer must
include certain prescribed conditions which must be satisfied before the
funds and securities can be released from escrow. (See the next section,
"Reconfirmation of offering," for a detailed listing of those conditions.)
Reconfirmation of offering
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The reconfirmation offer must commence after the effective date of the post-
effective amendment. Under Rule 419, the terms of the reconfirmation offer
must include the following conditions:
o The prospectus contained in the post-effective amendment will be sent
to each investor whose securities are held in the escrow account within
5 business days after the effective date of the post-effective amendment.
o Each investor will have no fewer than 20 and no more than 45 business
days from the effective date of the post-effective amendment to notify
us in writing that the investor elects to remain an investor.
o If you do not receive written notification or if you receive notification
that an investor has decided not to reconfirm an investment within 45
business days following the effective date, the proportionate portion
of the funds, less the cost of this Offering, which is estimated to be
$2,500, held in the escrow account on your behalf will be returned
to you within 5 business days by first class mail or other equally prompt
means.
o If a closed acquisition has not occurred by [Date], 2003, 18 months
from the date of this prospectus, the funds held in the escrow account
shall be returned to all investors on a proportionate or pro-rata
basis within 5 business days by first class mail or other equally prompt
means.
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Release of securities and funds.
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The funds will be released to us, and the securities will be released to
you, only after the escrow agent has received a signed representation from
us and any other evidence acceptable by the escrow agent that:
o We have executed an agreement for the acquisition of an acquisition
candidate.
o The fair market value of the business to be acquired represents at
least 80% of the maximum offering proceeds.
o We have filed the required post-effective amendment.
o The post-effective amendment has been declared effective.
o We have satisfied all of the prescribed conditions of the
reconfirmation offer.
o The transaction to acquire the business has closed.
DILUTION
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The dilution to investors in this offering is constituted by the difference
between the initial public offering price per share of common stock and the
net tangible book value per share after this offering constitutes the
dilution to investors in this offering. Net tangible book value per share
of common stock is determined by dividing our net tangible book value
(total tangible assets less total liabilities) by the number of shares of
common stock outstanding.
Dilution arises mainly from the arbitrary decision by us as to the offering
price per share. Dilution of the value of the shares purchased by the
public in this offering will also be due, in part, to the lower book value
of the shares presently outstanding, and in part, to expenses incurred in
connection with the public offering.
Net tangible book value is equal to the net tangible assets of the company.
The net tangible assets of the company are equal to the total assets less
the total liabilities and intangible assets. (See "Financial Statements.")
As of December 31, 2001, Pinoak, Inc. had audited net tangible book value
of $2,013.00. The net tangible book value is equal to the total tangible
assets less the total liabilities. The net tangible book value deficit per
share of common stock is approximately $0.001. (See "Certain Transactions.")
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The information below sets forth the dilution to persons purchasing shares
in this offering without taking into account any changes in the net tangible
book value of Pinoak, Inc. after December 31, 2001, except the sale of the
minimum and maximum number of shares offered at the public offering price
and receipt of the net proceeds from that sale.
DILUTION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Minimum Maximum
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<S> <C> <C>
Public Offering Price Per Share $0.025 $0.025
Price Paid By Sole Officer Per Share $0.001 $0.001
Net Tangible Book Value Per Share $0.001 $0.001
Before Offering
Net Tangible Book Value Per Share
After Offering $0.009 $0.0154
Increase Per Share Attributable to
Payment by Public Investors $0.008 $0.014
Dilution Per Share to Public Investors
Percentage 64.0% 38.4%
Numerical $0.009 $0.0154
</TABLE>
There are no warrants, options, rights or convertible securities currently
outstanding.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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If the maximum shares are sold, the gross proceeds of this offering will be
$75,000; if the minimum, $25,000. While Rule 419, prior to the
reconfirmation of the offering permits 10% of the funds ($7,500 and $2,500,
respectively) to be released from escrow to us, we do not intend to request
release of these funds. This offering is contingent on the minimum offering
being sold and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. If
subscriptions exceed the amount being offered, these excess subscriptions
will be promptly refunded without deductions for commissions or expenses.
Accordingly, we will receive these funds in the event a business combination
is closed in accordance with Rule 419.
Under Rule 419, after the reconfirmation offering and the closing of
the business combination, and assuming the successful completion of this
offering, $75,000, plus any dividends received but less any amount returned
to investors who did not reconfirm their investment under Rule 419, will be
released to us. This refund to investors would also take place if the
minimum number of shares is not obtained, if an acquisition is not
consummated within 18 months, or if a substantial number of investors do
not reconfirm their investments.
We estimate the cost of finding and consummating a business combination
could run as much as $20,000. This expense would be in addition to the
expected $3,500 in costs over the next twelve months for accounting, legal,
telephone and mailing fees. If for some reason a proposed acquisition does
not occur and we expend $20,000, our management will absorb the cost
personally. We have not incurred and do not intend to incur in the future
any debt from anyone other than our management for our organizational
activities. Debt to management will not be repaid. Management is not aware
of any circumstances that would change this policy. Accordingly, no portion
of the proceeds are being used to repay debt. Our management has agreed to
pay the expenses of the offering, the anticipated expenses over the next
twelve months, and the cost of business combination which is not consummated.
As we have not started the process of investigating potential acquisition
candidates, it is difficult to determine the percent of proceeds to be used
for this purpose.
We have considerable discretion over how to use a significant portion of
the net proceeds of this offering. We cannot assure investors that our use
of the net proceeds will not vary substantially due to unforeseen factors.
The proceeds if and when made available to use will be used to pay the
following expenses in the order stated:
USE OF PROCEEDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
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<S> <C> <C>
Offering Expenses(1) $ 2,000 $ 2,000
Escrow Fees(2) 500 500
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,500 2,500
Working Capital 22,500 72,500
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EXPENSES+WORKING CAPITAL(3) 25,000 75,000
Estimated Company Operating Expenses (4) 3,500 3,500
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TOTALS $ 28,500 $ 78,500
</TABLE>
(1) Offering costs include printing, legal, accounting and
transfer agent fees.
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(2) The proceeds received in this offering will be put into the escrow
account pending closing of a business combination and
reconfirmation. (See Exhibit 2.1 Escrow Agreement.)
(3) All offering proceeds will be held in escrow pending a business
combination. We will not request a release of 10% of these funds
under Rule 419.
(4) During the next twelve months, we estimate our expenses to be
approximately $3,500, limited to accounting fees, legal fees,
telephone and mailing fees. These fees will be paid by the
Company's management at his own expense without cost to the
Company. We anticipate to incur, additional accounting, legal,
telephone and mailing expenses after the registration statement
becomes effective. These expenses would not be included in the
"offering expenses." These fees will be paid by the Company's
management at his own expense without cost to the Company."
Upon the consummation of a business combination and the reconfirmation of
the investors' purchase of the shares, the balance of the deposited funds
will be released to us. Once the funds are released from escrow, they may
be used to offset the expenses of consummating a business combination,
including legal fees for the preparation and filing of a post-effective
amendment to the registration statement. We anticipate our largest out of
pocket expense will be fees associated with the SEC's filing requirements.
These expenses are expected to be incurred if and when a post-effective
amendment is filed. However, we cannot anticipate the costs of the
acquisition transaction or the conditions of any merger, which will not
take place until an acquisition candidate has been identified and
reconfirmation of the Offering has been obtained.If and when an
acquisition takes place, the determination for use of proceeds will either
be made by our sole officer/director or as the potential acquiree might
determine to complete the post-effective amendment.
No portion of the proceeds of the offering will be paid to our officer/
director or his affiliates or associates. Offering Expenses of $2,000;
and, escrow fees of $500 will be paid from the Offering Proceeds.
The Offering Proceeds are expected to include incidental expenses related
to the marketing of our company as a vehicle for a merger candidate seeking
to become fully reporting, as well as for incidental operational expenses
including basic office supplies. To the extent that these funds are not
used, they will be deposited in an interest-bearing money market account
which will be available to the merger candidate upon consummation of a
merger or acquisition.
If the funds raised in this offering are insufficient, the company may seek
to obtain additional financing through offerings of equity and/or debt
securities. It is unlikely that we will seek loan financing as the costs
of our operations are negligible and we do not expect to incur any
significant additional costs. However, if we are able to raise only the
minimum amount of $25,000, and no additional funds are secured, then we
face the risk that our company might be under-funded, placing all
investments substantially at risk. Under those circumstances, we might
attempt to borrow funds. Any loan we undertook would be repaid in lump sum
from the proceeds we expect to derive from the sale of the company to a
merger candidate upon receipt of final payment.
Other Arrangements
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Pinoak, Inc. has no agreement or understanding, express or implied, with its
officer/director or any of his affiliates or associates regarding employment
with the Company or compensation for services. It has no plan, agreement, or
understanding, express or implied, with his, or any affiliates regarding the
issuing of any shares of authorized and unissued common stock.
The existing officer/director does reserve the right to acquire shares in
this offering. There is no understanding, however, between him and PINOAK,
Inc. regarding the sale of all or a portion of the common stock he
currently holds in connection with any future participation by PINOAK in a
business, or any other plans, understandings, or arrangements by which he
or his affiliates would receive funds, stock, or other assets in such a
connection. Nor have any advances have been made or contemplated by PINOAK to
Mr. Jesky or anyone connected to him.
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Except for reimbursement of offering costs and expenses he may have
incurred on PINOAK's behalf, no portion of the net proceeds of the offering
may be paid to our officer/director or any of his associates directly or
indirectly, as consultant fees, officer salaries, director fees, purchase of
their shares, or other payments. No portion of the net proceeds will be
used to make loans to any person. PINOAK will not borrow funds and use the
proceeds acquired from the lender to make payments to its officer/director
or any of his associates.
Pinoak, Inc. has no agreement or understanding with any consultant or advisor
to provide services in connection with any future business acquisition.
Though no concrete plans to do so are currently in place, the possibility
exists that management may find it to be in the company's best interests to
retain the services of such a consultant.
Under no circumstances will Pinoak, Inc. retain the services of its own
officer/director or one of his affiliates or associates as a consultant.
Compensation to a consultant may take various forms, including one time
cash payments, payments based on a percentage of revenues or product sales
volume, payments involving issuance of securities (including those of PINOAK,
Inc.) or any combination of these or other compensation arrangements.
We estimate that any fees for consultant services paid in cash will not
exceed 10% of the amount of the securities it issues to acquire a business.
We will not have funds to pay a retainer in connection with any consulting
arrangement, and no fee will be paid unless and until an acquisition is
completed in accordance with Rule 419.
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The following tables set forth the percentage of equity to be purchased by
public investors in the offering compared to the percentage equity to be
owned by the present stockholder, and the comparative amounts paid for the
shares by the public investors as compared to the total consideration paid
by the present stockholder of Pinoak, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assuming the Minimum Number of Shares Sold
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Shares Approx Percent Total Approx. Percent
Purchased of Total Shares Dollars of Total Dollars
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Public
Stockholders 1,000,000 33.3% 25,000 92.6%
Present
Stockholder 2,000,000 66.6% 2,000 7.4%
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Totals 3,000,000 100.0% 27,000 100.0%
Assuming the Maximum Number of Shares Sold
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Public
Stockholders 3,000,000 60.0% 75,000 97.4%
Present
Stockholder 2,000,000 40.0% 2,000 2.6%
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Totals 5,000,000 100.0% 77,000 100.0%
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CAPITALIZATION
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The following table sets forth our capitalization as of December 31, 2001,
and pro-forma as adjusted to give close to the sale of 3,000,000 shares
offered by us.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capitalization
As Adjusted
Dec. 31, -----------
2001 Minimum Maximum
Actual Offering Offering
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Long-term debt
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value;
authorized 20,000,000 shares,
issued and outstanding
2,000,000 shares as
of December 31, 2001 2,000 3,000 5,000
Additional paid-in capital 2,820 26,820 74,820
Deficit accumulated during the
development period (2,807) (2,807) (2,807)
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Total stockholders equity 2,013 27,013 77,013
Total Capitalization 2,013 27,013 77,013
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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General
We are offering a minimum of 1,000,000 and a maximum of 3,000,000 shares at
the purchase price of $0.025 per share on a direct participation basis.
If the minimum number of shares is not sold during the offering period, the
proceeds received will be returned to investors within a period of ten days.
This offering will expire 90 days from the date of this prospectus. The
offering will not be extended. The company may allocate among or reject any
offers to purchase, in whole or in part. Moreover, our officer/director may
purchase shares on the same terms, though not with an intention to resell
such shares shortly thereafter, as shares owned by our officer would be
restricted.
The shares will be offered and sold only to residents in the states of
Arizona and Nevada. We have not yet registered this offering in these States,
but we intend to do so following the effectiveness of this Registration. (For
details, see "Special State Law Considerations," below, especially as to
limitations this places on resale or transfer of shares.)
Our executive officer, Mr. Rick Jesky, will sell all shares in this
offering. He only has friends and acquaintances who primarily reside in
Arizona and Nevada, and as such is limiting the offering within these two
states. He will inform his friends and acquaintances upon delivery of this
Prospectus regarding the status of the State Registration. He will receive
no compensation or commissions with respect to them.
The proceeds received under this offering will be deposited in a non-
interest bearing escrow account with Southwest Escrow Company, whose address
is 8215 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 (escrow agent).
The escrow agreement is a standard escrow agreement under the Rule
419. It states that all checks must be made out to the escrow company or
they will be returned, sets up the terms and conditions of the account, and
arranges the terms by which funds will be disbursed if necessary within ten
days of the end of the offering period if the minimum has not been met.
Though we could request 10% of these funds under Rule 419 prior to the
reconfirmation, we do not intend to do so.
Shares will be sold in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Rule
3a4(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The offering shall be
conducted by our president. Although he is an associated person of us as
that term is defined in Rule 3a4-1 under the Exchange Act, he is deemed
not to be a broker for the following reasons:
o He is not subject to a statutory disqualification as that term
is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Exchange Act at the time
of his participation in the sale of our securities.
o He will not be compensated for his participation in the sale
of our securities by the payment of commission or other
remuneration based either directly or indirectly on
transactions in securities.
o He is not an associated person of a broker or dealers at the
time of his participation in the sale of our securities.
o He will restrict his participation to the following
activities:
1. Preparing any written communication or delivering
such communication through the mails or other means
that does not involve oral solicitation by him of a
potential purchaser;
2. Responding to inquiries of a potential purchasers in
a communication initiated by the potential
purchasers, provided however, that the content of
such responses are limited to information contained
in a registration statement filed under the
Securities Act or other offering document;
3. Performing ministerial and clerical work involved in
effecting any transaction.
Pinoak, Inc. has no arrangements or agreements, verbal or written, with any
underwriters to help underwrite this offering.
This offering is intended to be made solely by the delivery of this
prospectus and the accompanying subscription application to prospective
investors. Our president plans to distribute prospectuses related to this
offering. We estimate approximately 50 to 100 prospectuses shall be
distributed in such a manner. He intends to distribute prospectus to
acquaintances, friends and business associates. He will not participate
in the making of this offering other than by the delivery of this
prospectus or by responding to inquiries by prospective purchasers. His
responses will be limited to the information contained in the Registration
Statement of which this prospectus is a part. Mr. Jesky is not registered
as a broker-dealer, nor is he an associated person of any other brokers or
dealers.
During the next twelve months, we estimate our expenses to be approximately
$3,500, we expect this would include accounting fees, legal fees, telephone
and mailing fees. These fees will be paid by the Company's management at
his own expense without cost to the Company.
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Though no plans to do so are in effect, we reserve the right to use broker-
dealer(s) in the sale of these securities. We will amend the registration
statement via post-effective amendment if in fact we do require the services
of a broker-dealer(s) if or when the broker-dealer sells a portion of the
offering. Prior to the involvement of the broker-dealer, we would secure a
no objection position from the NASD.
Stock certificates will not be issued until funds from the reconfirmed
investments are released to us from the escrow account by the escrow agent.
Until stock certificates are issued to the subscribers, the subscribers will
not be considered shareholders of the Company.
The Company reserves the right not to accept such subscription payments
before they are held in escrow. For example, the Company cannot accept
subscription payments if they exceed the maximum offering.
PROPOSED BUSINESS
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History and Organization
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We are a Nevada corporation without revenues, operations or a business plan
other than to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified entity.
We were incorporated on December 31, 1998. We are a blank check company as
defined in Rule 419. Pinoak, Inc. was organized for the purpose of seeking,
investigating, and ultimately acquiring an interest in a business with
long-term growth potential. Persons should not purchase shares in the
offering if they expect short-term earnings or appreciation in the value of
our company. It is emphasized that the business objectives discussed here
are extremely general and are not intended to be restrictive on the
discretion of the management of Pinoak, Inc.
Persons purchasing shares in the offering will be entrusting their funds
to PINOAK's management, subject to the requirements of Rule 419. The net
proceeds of the offering are not specifically allocated to identified
purposes or allocated to the acquisition of any specific type of business
venture. Decisions concerning these matters may be made by management
without shareholder action, except for the right of each investor to recover
his pro rata portion of the deposited funds in accordance with Rule 419.
(See "Use Of Proceeds.")
Management anticipates that it may be able to participate in only one
potential business venture, due primarily to our limited financing.
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Selection of a Business
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Pinoak, Inc. anticipates that businesses for possible acquisition will be
referred by various sources, including its officer/director, professional
advisors, securities broker-dealers, venture capitalists, members of the
financial community, and others who may present unsolicited proposals.
PINOAK will seek businesses from all known sources, but will rely principally
on personal contacts of the officer/director and his affiliates, as well as
indirect associations between him and other business and professional
people. While it is not presently anticipated that PINOAK will engage
unaffiliated professional firms specializing in business acquisitions or
reorganizations, such firms may be retained if management deems it in the
best interest of the Company. (See "Other Arrangements" under "Use Of
Proceeds," above.)
Process of Selection
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PINOAK will not restrict its search to any particular business, industry, or
geographical location, and management reserves the right to evaluate and
enter into any type of business in any location. It may participate in a
newly organized business venture. On the other hand, it may select a more
established company entering a new phase of growth or in need of additional
capital to overcome existing financial problems.
In seeking a business venture, the decision of management will not be
controlled by an attempt to take advantage of any anticipated or perceived
appeal of a specific industry, management group, product, or industry, but
will be based on the business objective of seeking long-term capital
appreciation in the real value of Pinoak, Inc.. We will not acquire or merge
with a business or corporation in which our officer/director or any of his
associates has any direct or indirect ownership interest.
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Time Frame of the Selection Process
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The period within which we may participate in a business on completion of
this offering cannot be predicted and will depend on circumstances beyond
our control, including the availability of businesses, the time required to
complete our investigation and analysis of prospective businesses, the time
required to prepare appropriate documents and agreements providing for our
participation, and other circumstances. It is anticipated that the analysis
of specific proposals and the selection of a business will take several
months. Under the requirements of Rule 419(e)(1), if a merger has not
occurred by a date within 18 months after the effective date of the
Registration Statement, funds held in the Escrow Account shall be returned
by first class mail or equally prompt means to the purchasers within five
business days following that date. This means you should not purchase
shares in this offering if you expect a short-term appreciation in the value
of Pinoak, Inc. or its securities.
Other Ramifications of Rule 419 on the Selection Process
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It is possible that Pinoak, Inc. may propose to acquire a business in the
development stage. A business is in the development stage if it is devoting
most of its efforts to establishing a new business, and planned principal
operations have either not commenced or not yet resulted in significant
revenues. Under Rule 419, PINOAK must acquire a business or assets for which
the fair value of the business represents at least 80% of the offering
proceeds. Accordingly, PINOAK's ability to acquire a business in the
development stage may be limited to the extent it cannot locate such
businesses with fair value high enough to satisfy the requirements of Rule
419.
PINOAK will be subject to requirements of Rule 419 and certain reporting
requirements under the Exchange Act and will, therefore, upon effectiveness,
be required to furnish audited financial statements for the company(s)
acquired, covering one, two, or three years, depending on the relative size
of the acquisition. Consequently, acquisition prospects that do not have or
are unable to obtain the audited statements to meet these requirements will
not be appropriate for acquisition. Pinoak, Inc. will be required to prepare
and file periodic reports Section 15(d) upon effectiveness of the
registration statement.
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Acquisition of a Business
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In implementing a structure for a particular business acquisition, the
Company may become a party to a merger, consolidation, or other
reorganization with another corporation or entity; joint venture; license;
purchase and sale of assets; or purchase and sale of stock, the exact nature
of which cannot now be predicted. On the consummation of a transaction, it
is likely that PINOAK's present management and shareholder will not be in
control of the company. In addition, PINOAK's sole director may, as part
of the terms of the acquisition transaction, resign and his vacancy under
Nevada law, NRS 78.335(5) be replaced by new director without vote of our
shareholders.
The possible ramifications of transactions like those mentioned here could
significantly effect investments. See "RISK FACTORS" in connection with
these and other possible effects.
In connection with PINOAK's acquisition of a business, for example, its
present shareholder, officer/director may, as a negotiated element of the
acquisition, sell all or a portion of the common stock he holds at a
significant premium over his original investment in Pinoak, Inc. As a result
of such sales, affiliates of the entity participating in the business
reorganization with PINOAK would acquire a higher percentage of equity
ownership in it.
Although our present shareholder did not acquire his shares of common stock
with a view toward any subsequent sale in connection with a business
reorganization, it is not unusual for affiliates of the entity participating
in the reorganization to negotiate to purchase shares held by the present
shareholders. We anticipate that any securities issued in a reorganization
would be issued in reliance on exemptions from registration under
applicable federal and state securities laws. In some circumstances,
however, as a negotiated element of this transaction, we may agree to
register such securities either at the time the transaction is closed,
under certain conditions, or at specified times thereafter. The issuance
of substantial additional securities and their potential sale into any
trading market which may develop in our common stock may have a depressive
effect on such market.
While the actual terms of a transaction to which we may be a party cannot be
predicted, it may be expected that the parties to the business transaction
will find it desirable to structure the acquisition as a so-called "tax-
free" event under sections 351 or 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986. In order to obtain tax-free treatment under section 351 of the Code,
it would be necessary for the owners of the acquired business to own 80% or
more of the stock of the surviving entity. In that case, PINOAK's
shareholders, including investors in this offering, would retain less than
20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity. Section
368(a)(1) of the Code provides for tax-free treatment of certain business
reorganization between corporate entities where one corporation is merged
with or acquires the securities or assets of another.
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Generally, we will be the acquiring corporation in such a business
reorganization, and the tax-free status of the transaction will not depend
on the issuing of any specific amount of stock of the surviving entity.
Consequently, there is a substantial possibility that the shareholders of
Pinoak, Inc., immediately prior to the transaction, would retain less than
50% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity. Therefore,
regardless of the form of the business acquisition, it may be anticipated
that the investors in this offering will experience a significant reduction
in their percentage of ownership in the company.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Company is technically the acquiring
entity in these circumstances, generally accepted accounting principles will
ordinarily require that such a transaction be accounted for as if the
Company had been acquired by the other entity owning the business and,
therefore, will not permit a write-up in the carrying value of the assets of
the other company.
The manner in which we participate in a business will depend on the nature
of the business, our needs and desires and those of the other parties
involved in the negotiations , the management of the business, and the
relative negotiating strengths of PINOAK and the other management team.
We will participate in a business only after the negotiation and execution
of appropriate written agreements. Although the exact terms of these
agreements cannot be predicted, generally they will:
* require specific representations and warranties by all of the parties
involved,
* specify certain events of default,
* detail the terms of closing and the conditions which must be satisfied
by each of the parties prior to it ,
* outline the manner of bearing costs if the transaction is not closed,
* set forth remedies on default, and
* include miscellaneous other terms.
One of the conditions will most likely be compliance with Rule 419, and
reconfirmation by investors representing at least 80% of the gross proceeds
of the offering.
As of the date of the amended filing, no probable acquisition candidates
have been identified.
Evaluation Criteria
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Despite his non-experience as a professional business analyst, PINOAK's
officer/director, Rick Jesky, will carefully examine businesses for
acquisition.
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Management anticipates the selection of an acquired business will be
complex and risky because of the competition for such business opportunities
among all segments of the financial community. The nature of the company's
search for the acquisition of a business requires maximum flexibility since
the company will be required to consider various factors and divergent
circumstances which may preclude meaningful direct comparison among the
various business enterprises, product or services investigated. The
management of the company will have virtually unrestricted flexibility in
identifying and selecting a prospective acquired business. Besides
determining its fair market value, management will consider the following:
o the acquired business' net worth;
o the acquired business' total assets;
o the acquired business' cash flow;
o costs associated with effecting the business combination;
o equity interest and possible management participation in the acquired
business;
o earnings and financial condition of the acquired business;
o growth potential of the acquired business and the industry in which it
operates;
o experience and skill of management and availability of additional
personnel of the acquired business;
o capital requirements of the acquired business;
o competitive position of the acquired business;
o stage development of the product, process or service of the acquired
business;
o degree of current or potential market acceptance of the product,
process or service of the acquired business; and
o regulatory environment of the industry in which the acquired business
operates.
These criteria are not intended to be exhaustive. As Mr. Jesky searches
through the candidates for acquisition, other factors he considers
relevant may apply.
We have adopted a policy that we will not pay a finder's fee or consulting
fee to any member of management for locating a merger or acquisition
candidate. No member of management intends to or may seek and negotiate
for the payment of finder's fees or consulting fee. In the event there is
a fee, it will be paid at the direction of the successor management after a
change in management control resulting from a business combination.
Although we believe that locating and investigating specific business
proposals will take several months, the exact duration of the process is
difficult to predict. However, we cannot exceed the 18 month time schedule
set forth in Rule 419. The time and costs required to select and evaluate
an acquired business candidate, including conducting a due diligence review,
and to structure and consummate the business combination, including
negotiating relevant agreements and preparing requisite documents for filing
in keeping with applicable securities laws and state corporate laws, cannot
presently be stated with certainty. See "Investors' Rights and Substantive
Protection Under Rule 419."
Leverage
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PINOAK may be able to participate in a business involving the use of
leverage. Leveraging a transaction involves the acquisition of a business
through incurring indebtedness for a portion of the purchase price of that
business, which is secured by the assets of the business acquired.
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One method by which leverage may be used is to locate an operating business
available for sale and arrange for the financing necessary to purchase it.
Acquisition of a business in this fashion would enable us to participate in
a larger venture than our limited funds would otherwise permit, or use less
of our funds to acquire a business and thus commit our remaining funds to
the operations of the business acquired. (See "A leveraged buy-out could
expose us to a high risk of business failure." under Risk Factors.)
The likelihood that we could obtain a conventional bank loan for a leveraged
transaction would depend largely on the business being acquired and its
perceived ability to generate sufficient revenues to repay the debt.
Generally, businesses suitable for leveraging are limited to those with
income-producing assets that are either in operation or can be placed in
operation relatively quickly. We cannot predict whether it will be able to
locate any such business. As a general matter it may be expected that
PINOAK, Inc. will have few, if any, opportunities to examine businesses where
leveraging would be appropriate, or to acquire financing with acceptable
terms.
Tax Considerations
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As a general rule, Federal and state tax laws and regulations have a
significant impact upon the structuring of business combinations. Pinoak,
Inc. will evaluate the possible tax consequences of any prospective business
combination and will endeavor to structure the business combination so as to
achieve the most favorable tax treatment to itself, the acquired business,
and our respective stockholders. The IRS or other appropriate state tax
authorities may, however, attempt to re-characterize the tax treatment of a
particular business combination. (See "There may be tax consequences to our
activities which may adversely effect the company or our investors," under
Risk Factors.)
Form and Structure of Acquisition
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Of the various methods and forms by which we may structure a transaction to
acquire another business, management is likely to use, without limitation,
one of the following forms:
o a leveraged buyout transaction in which most of the purchase price is
provided by borrowings from one or more lenders or from the sellers in
the form of a deferred purchase price;
o a merger or consolidation of the acquired corporation into or with the
company;
o a merger or consolidation of the acquired business corporation into or
with a subsidiary of the company organized to facilitate the acquisition
(a "subsidiary merger"), or a merger or consolidation of such a
subsidiary into or with the acquired corporation (a "reverse subsidiary
merger");
o an acquisition of all or a controlling amount of the stock of the acquired
corporation followed by a merger of the acquired business into us;
o an acquisition of the assets of a business by us or a subsidiary organized
for such a purpose;
o a merger or consolidation of the company with or into the acquired
business or such a subsidiary; or
o a combination of any of the above.
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The actual form and structure for a business combination may also be
dependent upon numerous other factors pertaining to the acquired
business and its stockholders, as well as potential tax accounting
treatments afforded the business combination.
As part of an acquisition, we may choose to issue additional securities that
could add numerous complications depending on whether or not these would
need to be registered. Dilution, change of management, additional costs,
time delays or depressed prices for our stock could result, discussions of
which are included in the Risk Factors section of this prospectus.
We are endeavoring, by the way, to conduct our operations so as not to
require registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Daily Operations
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We expect to use attorneys and accountants as necessary, and do not
anticipate a need to engage any full-time employees during the phase devoted
to seeking and evaluating business opportunities. The need for employees
and their availability will be addressed along with the decisions specific
to acquiring or participating in a specific business opportunity. We have
allocated a portion of the offering proceeds for general overhead. Although
there is no current plan to hire employees on a full-time or part-time
basis, some portion of working capital may be used to pay any part-time
employees hired.
Until an active business is commenced or acquired, we will have only one
employee, our sole officer for day-to-day operations. We are unable to make
any estimate as to the future number of employees, which may be necessary.
If an existing business is acquired it is possible that we would hire its
existing staff.
Competition
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Pinoak, Inc. will be involved in intense competition with other business
entities, many of which will have a competitive edge over us by virtue of
their more substantial financial resources and prior experience in business.
We face as well numerous other smaller blank check companies at the same
stage of development as we are. (See "Competition," in Risk Factors.)
Offices
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Pinoak, Inc. uses office space at 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa,
Arizona, 85208, provided by Mr. Rick Jesky, our officer/director and
principal shareholder, at no cost. He plans to continue to fund Company
related expenses at his own expense with no cost to the Company and does
not expect any reimbursement of these expenses which are estimated to
be $3,500 in the next twelve months. (See "Plan of Operation.")
This arrangement will remain in effect until we enter into a business
combination or the Rule 419 escrow is otherwise terminated
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PLAN OF OPERATION
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We are a development stage entity, and have neither engaged in any operations
nor generated any revenues to date. Our expenses to date which have been
funded by our management includes: incorporation fees ($280), accounting
fees, ($1,000); legal fees($1,000); SEC filing fees ($18); and, escrow
establishment fees ($500).
Virtually all of the offering expenses will be funded from the money in
our treasury---or, if additional funds are required, they will be funded
by our management, who will not receive reimbursement for these
expenses---will derive from our efforts to identify a suitable acquisition
candidate and close the acquisition. We have no agreements with management
to provide funding for operations, including the pursuit of an acquisition
candidate. Management will fund our cash requirements until an
acquisition is closed. So long as management does so, we will have
sufficient funds to satisfy our cash requirements and do not expect to
have to raise additional funds during the entire Rule 419 escrow period
of up to 12 months from the date of this prospectus. This is primarily
because we do not anticipate incurring any significant expenditures.
During the next twelve months, we anticipate our expenses to be
approximately $3,500, limited to accounting fees, legal fees, telephone,
mailing, filing fees, and transfer agent fees. We estimate the cost of
finding and consummating a business combination could run as much as $20,000.
Our management has agreed to pay the expenses of the offering, the anticipated
expenses over the next twelve months, and the cost of business combination
which is not consummated. He does not expect any reimbursement for these
expenses.
We may seek additional financing. At this time, however, we believe that the
funds to be provided by management will be sufficient for funding our
operations until we find an acquisition and therefore do not expect to issue
any additional securities before the closing of a business combination.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
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Authorized Capital Stock Under Our Shares of Capital Stock Outstanding
Articles of Incorporation After offering
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20,000,000 shares of common stock 5,000,000 shares of common stock-
assuming successful completion of
maximum offering.
3,000,000 shares of common stock-
assuming successful completion of
minimum offering.
All significant provisions of our capital stock are summarized in this
prospectus. You should note that the following description is governed by
applicable Nevada law and our articles of incorporation and bylaws. We have
filed copies of these documents as exhibits to the registration statement
related to this prospectus. If you wish to obtain more detailed information
regarding this topic, please refer to the Index for Part II on page 56 for
a complete list of these exhibits.
Authorized Stock
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Pinoak, Inc. is authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares, consisting of
20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which
2,000,000 shares are issued and outstanding, and 5,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, par value $0.001 (the "Preferred Stock"), of which no
shares have been issued.
Common Stock
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Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on each matter
submitted to a vote at any meeting of shareholders. Shares of common stock
do not carry cumulative voting rights; and, therefore, holders of a majority
of the outstanding shares of common stock will be able to elect the entire
board of directors, and, if they do so, minority shareholders would not be
able to elect any members to the board of directors. PINOAK's board of
directors has authority, without action by our shareholders, to issue all or
any portion of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock, which
would reduce the percentage ownership in the company of its shareholders and
which may dilute the book value of the common stock.
Shareholders of Pinoak, Inc. have no pre-emptive rights to acquire additional
shares of common stock. The common stock is not subject to redemption
and carries no subscription or conversion rights. In the event of
liquidation of PINOAK, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to
share equally in corporate assets after satisfaction of all liabilities.
The shares of common stock, when issued, will be fully paid and non-
assessable.
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Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as the board
of directors may from time to time declare out of funds legally available
for the payment of dividends.
NOTE: We have not paid dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate
that we will pay dividends anytime soon. This caution is repeated: You
should not expect to receive any dividends on shares in the near future,
even after a merger. This investment is inappropriate for you if you need
dividend income from an investment in shares.
Preferred Stock
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Our board of directors, without your approval, is authorized to issue
preferred stock. They can issue different classes of preferred stock, with
some or all of the following rights or any other legal rights they think are
appropriate, such as:
o Voting
o Dividends
o Required or optional repurchase by us
o Conversion into common stock, with or
without additional payment
o Payments preferred stockholders will
receive before common stockholders if we go out
of business
The issuance of preferred stock could provide us with flexibility for
possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, but it also could render
your vote meaningless because preferred stockholders could own shares with a
majority of the votes required on any issue. Because we issue preferred
stock, someone interested in buying our company may not follow through with
their plans because they could find it more difficult to acquire, or be
discouraged from acquiring, a majority of our outstanding stock.
Warrants
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The Company has no warrants.
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Transfer Agent
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Upon the closing of this offering, the transfer agent for PINOAK's securities
will be Holladay Stock Transfer, 2939 North 67th Place, Scottsdale,
Arizona, phone: 480-481-3940.
.
Reports to Stockholders
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The company intends to furnish its stockholders with annual reports
containing audited financial statements as soon as practicable after the end
of each fiscal year. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31. In
addition, we intend to issue unaudited reviewed interim reports and financial
statements on a quarterly basis.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
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Of the shares outstanding after the offering, the 3,000,000 shares sold
in this offering will have been registered with the SEC and can be freely
resold, except if they are acquired by our officer/director or other persons
or entities that he controls or that control him. The remaining 2,000,000
shares of common stock outstanding upon completion of this Offering, which
are held of record by our sole officer/ director prior to this Offering are
"restricted securities" and may not be sold in a public distribution. If and
when our sole officer/director determines to resell his shares, he will be
required to do so under a registration statement covering his resales.
Generally, Rule 144 provides that directors, executive officers, and persons
or entities that they control or who control them may sell shares of common
stock in any three-month period in a limited amount. However, the SEC has
taken the position that resales cannot be made pursuant to Rule 144 for blank
check companies. Therefore, the 2,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock
held by our sole officer/director cannot be sold pursuant to Rule 144, but must
be registered.Additionally, shares acquired by officers, directors or
affiliates in this offering, will also be required to file a registration
statement covering the resale of these shares, when they determine to resell
any of these shares and further these shares should be offered at a fixed price.
We are unable to estimate the number of registered resale shares that will be
sold, since this will depend on the market price for the common stock, the
personal circumstances of the seller and other factors. We believe that these
securities should be offered at a fixed price. Sales of substantial amounts
of shares in the public market could adversely affect prevailing market prices
and could impair our future ability to raise capital through an offering of
its equity securities.
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MANAGEMENT
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The following table and subsequent discussion sets forth information about
our director and executive officer. Mr. Jesky was elected to serve as
a director and President at the time of the founding of Pinoak, Inc. on its
date of inception, December 31, 1998.
He is currently the sole officer/director of Pinoak, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITIONS
<S> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky 52 President, CEO, Director, CFO
</TABLE>
Pinoak, Inc.'s officer/director is elected annually to serve for two years
until his successor(s) is duly elected and qualified.
Mr. Jesky will not be compensated for the hours he spends handling PINOAK's
affairs; as such, he will devote himself full-time to PINOAK only at such
time as that becomes practical and necessary.
Biographical Information
------------------------
Set forth below is biographical information for Mr. Rick Jesky. See
RISK FACTORS for further discussion of the possible ramifications of relying
on a sole officer/director with a relative lack of experience: "We are
dependent on one officer with limited formal business experience."
Rick Jesky
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Mr. Jesky was born September 18, 1949 in Chicago, IL. He has a BA Degree
from the University of Phoenix, and MA Degree from Northern Arizona
University. Rick Jesky has almost twenty years as an educator (1974-1992)
in the State of Arizona. From 1992 to 1998, he has six years experience as
a General Manger for a major Phoenix nightclub/restaurant, named
Studebaker's. From 1998-1999, he has worked as an educator with Superior
Court of Arizona, Pinal County. His primary duties as an educator was to
Teach law related subjects, conduct teen court, counsel students on court
matters at the high school level. Additionally, he worked with Juvenile
Court Services, probation caseload and Court Disposition. He was the
founder and sole proprietor of Oleramma Nursery. He successfully developed
and propagated an Oleander plants which won a Blue Ribbon at the 1992 Arizona
State Fair. In September, 1998, he founded Oleramma, Inc, a Nevada
Corporation, where he served as President of the Company until December,
1999. The Company was formed to develop a hybrid cotton seed, the Company
subsequently became public on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board in
November, 1999. He resigned as President of the Company in January, 2000
to return to teaching. At that time, he taught high school level technical
agriculture and criminal law (1999-2000). In 2001, he worked for the State
Department of the United States of America, in their Peace Corps Division.
He was assigned to teaching Environment Studies to local School Districts
on the Island of St. Lucia, in the Eastern Caribbean. In the Fall of 2001
he returned to Arizona where he is currently the President of Pinoak, Inc.
Mr. Jesky is not presently associated with any blank check issuer
other than the Company, nor is he presently seeking acquisition targets
though he will begin to do so once the present offering has achieved its
purpose. He will, in fact, be the primary person involved in locating
an acquisition candidate by searching the New York Times, the Wall Street
Journal, other business publications and the Internet for acquisition
candidates and in all other ways open to his seeking appropriate leads.
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The Company currently does not have employment agreements with its executive
officer. This is the first time that Mr. Jesky has been involved in a
419 Company.
There are no agreements or understandings for any officer or director to
resign at the request of another person. None of the officers or directors
are acting on behalf of or will act at the direction of any other person.
There are no agreements, arrangements or understandings between management
and anyone else by which other management is to be selected for a particular
office or position.
We reserve the right to engage outside consultants and professionals on an
as needed basis, though we have not done so to this point.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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Our president, treasurer, chief financial and accounting officer and
director, Rick Jesky, does not serve in any capacity for any other
blank check offerings.
In addition, in order to mitigate any potential conflict, the
officer/director of PINOAK has promised in writing not to participate as an
officer or director in any blank check company that files a registration
statement under the Securities Act of 1933, prior to the date the Company
identifies a business it proposes to acquire which meets the acquisition
criteria of Rule 419, or the date six months following the date of this
prospectus, whichever occurs first. Note that, technically, if the latter
date were to occur before PINOAK has identified a company suitable for
acquisition, he could in fact participate in another blank check
company before that happens.
Our director will hold office until the next scheduled shareholder meeting
and the election of his successor. Our director receives no compensation for
serving on the board other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses
incurred in attending meetings. Officers are appointed by the board and
serve at their discretion.
Potential investors will recall that, as stated above, its present
shareholder, officer/director may, in connection with PINOAK's acquisition
of a business and as a negotiated element of the acquisition, sell all or
a portion of the common stock he holds at a significant premium over his
original investment in Pinoak, Inc. As a result of such sales, affiliates of
the entity participating in the business reorganization with PINOAK would
acquire a higher percentage of equity ownership in it. It should be
noted that his shares are not being registered on this registration
statement, and therefore, he cannot sell his shares when this registration
statement is declared effective. No such sales, however, can be consummated
before the registration statement has been made effective.
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Executive Compensation
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As previously stated, Mr. Jesky receives no salary for his efforts on
PINOAK's behalf, nor will he receive bonuses, stock options, consulting
fees, finder's fees, or in any other form.
Management Control
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PINOAK's officer/director has pledged not to divest himself of ownership
and/or control of the company prior to an acquisition or merger transaction.
Statement Concerning Indemnification
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Our director is bound by the general standards for director provisions in
Nevada law. These provisions allow him wide latitude in decision-making,
including consideration of our long-term prospects and interests and the
social, economic, legal or other effects of any proposed action on potential
employees, suppliers, customers, communities in which we may operate and the
economy.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of
the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
What happens, therefore, in the event that a claim for indemnification is
asserted by our officer/director for liabilities incurred while acting on
our behalf in connection with the securities being registered?
Simply put, if he incurred or paid the expenses in the successful defense
of a legal action, suit or proceeding, we will pay them. Otherwise,
unless our counsel determines that the matter has been settled by
controlling legal precedent, we will submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question of whether indemnification by us is against
public policy as expressed in the Act, and will abide by its final
adjudication of the issue. (For a fuller discussion of this issue, see
the first item of Part II of this prospectus, Item 24, Indemnification
of Directors and Officers, which includes references to the relevant
section of Nevada law and to SEC policy.)
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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER
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The following table sets forth information about our current shareholder.
The person named below has sole voting and investment power with respect
to the shares. The numbers in the table reflect shares of common stock held
as of the date of this prospectus. The numbers in this table assume
5,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding (maximum offering) and
3,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding (minimum offering) following
the offering:
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Name and Address of Shares of Pre Min. Post Max Post
Beneficial Owner Common Stock Offer % Offer % Offer %
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky(1) 2,000,000 100% 55% 40%
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(1) Rick Jesky, 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.
Under blank check company rules, none of these shares will be available for
resale unless they are registered with the U. S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. (See, "Market for Our Common Shares," below.)
Except for the securities being registered here, these shares are restricted
securities, as that term is defined in the Act. They are subject to
restrictions regarding resale; the certificates issued for them have been
stamped with a restrictive legend and will be subject to stop transfer
orders. His shares are not being registered in this Registration and cannot
be sold until they are registered.
Mr. Jesky may be deemed our promoter, as that term is defined under the
Securities Act.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
--------------------
The following table sets forth information regarding all securities sold by
us since our inception on December 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Shares of Date Amount
Beneficial Owner Common Stock Purchased Paid
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky(1) 2,000,000 12/07/01 $2,022
</TABLE>
(1) Rick Jesky, 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.
All sales were made in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
These sales were made without general solicitation or advertising. Each
purchaser was an accredited investor with access to all relevant information
necessary to evaluate the investment and represented to the Registrant that
the shares were being acquired for investment.
Interest of Named Experts and Counsel
-------------------------------------
By corporate resolution, the Company hired the professional services of
Thomas C. Cook, attorney-at-law, a Nevada based attorney to review and handle
Corporate documents. Mr. Cook owns no stock in the Company.
By corporate resolution, the Company hired the professional services of
G. Brad Beckstead, Certified Public Accountant, to perform audited financials
for the Company. Mr. Beckstead owns no stock in the Company.
Because of the development stage nature of the Company and its inactivity
since its inception, the Company has no other relationships or transactions.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION?
------------------------------------
We have not previously been required to comply with the reporting
requirements of the Exchange Act. We have filed a registration statement
with the SEC on Form SB-2 to register the offer and sale of the shares. This
prospectus is part of that registration statement, and, as permitted by the
SEC's rules, does not contain all of the information in the registration
statement. For further information about us and the shares offered under
this prospectus, you may refer to the registration statement and to the
exhibits and schedules filed as a part of the registration statement. You
can review the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules at the
public reference facility maintained by the SEC at Judiciary Plaza, Room
1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC
at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. The
registration statement is also available electronically on the World Wide
Web at http://www.sec.gov. You can also call or write us at any time with
any questions you may have. We would be pleased to speak with you about
any aspect of our business and this offering.
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MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
---------------------------
Prior to now, there has been no trading market for our common stock. Under
the requirements of Rule 15g-8 of the Exchange Act, a trading market will
not develop prior to or after the effectiveness of this prospectus or while
the common stock under this offering is maintained in escrow.
PINOAK's present management has not and does not anticipate being in contact
with any broker-dealers regarding the making of a market for our common
stock prior to the execution of an acquisition agreement; that task is more
properly to be initiated by the management of the entity that will exist
post-acquisition.
There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase, or securities
convertible into, our common equity. The 2,000,000 shares of our common
stock currently outstanding are restricted securities as that term is
defined in the Securities Act. Under blank check company rules established
by the SEC, these shares must be registered with the SEC before they can be
resold. It is to be noted that no such sale can be contemplated or take
place prior to the registration statement being declared effective.
Special State Law Considerations
--------------------------------
The shares have not been registered in the states of Arizona or Nevada
because of specific exemptions in their laws relating to the limited
availability of the offering. The shares cannot be sold, transferred or
otherwise disposed of to any person or entity unless subsequently registered
in the states of Arizona and Nevada, if that registration is ultimately
required. Registration there is not necessary if fewer than twenty-five
people purchase the shares in a given offering. We may never reach that
point. The following paragraphs refer you to the applicable statutes of
those states.
The shares have not been registered under the Arizona Uniform Securities Act,
in reliance upon the exemption contained in Section R14-4-126.C.3 of that
Act. These Securities cannot be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of
to any person or entity unless subsequently registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and/or the Arizona Securities Act or an exemption
from it.
The shares have not been registered under the Nevada Uniform Securities Act,
in the event that sales are not made to twenty-five (25) or more persons in
the state of Nevada in accordance with the exemption for limited offers or
sales of securities set forth in Nevada Revised Stature Section 90.530(11)
of the Nevada Uniform Securities Act.
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REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
-----------------------
We intend to furnish our stockholders with annual reports containing
audited financial statements as soon as practicable at the end of each
fiscal year. Our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Method of Subscribing
---------------------
Prospective investors should make their checks payable to Pinoak, Inc., c/o
Southwest Escrow Company, 8215 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada
89123 (escrow agent) and remit the checks and subscription agreements to
Southwest Escrow at their address listed above. Subscriptions may not be
withdrawn once made except in accordance with applicable law. The company
reserves the right to reject any subscription in whole or in part in its
sole discretion for any reason whatsoever notwithstanding tender of payment,
and to withdraw this blank check offering at any time prior to acceptance
by us for the subscriptions received.
Funds will be held by the escrow agent, as described here.
No offers to sell will be made and no offers to subscribe will be accepted
until the registration statement has been declared effective.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
-----------------
The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings nor do we have
Any knowledge of any threatened litigation.
LEGAL MATTERS
-------------
The validity of the issuing of the shares offered here will be attested
to for Pinoak, Inc. by Thomas C Cook, our attorney.
EXPERTS
-------
The financial statements of Pinoak, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 are included
in this Prospectus and have been audited by G. Brad Beckstead, CPA, an
independent auditor. Along with his audit, Mr Beckstead has also included
his expert opinion.
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<PAGE>
PART F/S
Financial Statements
Pinoak, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheet
as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000
and
Statements of Income,
Stockholders' Equity, and
Cash Flows
for the period
December 31, 1998 (Inception)
To December 31, 2001
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<PAGE>
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
-----------------------------
<TABLE>
PAGE #
<S> <C>
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT F-1
BALANCE SHEET F-2
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS F-3
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY F-4
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS F-5
FOOTNOTES F-6-10
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
G. BRAD BECKSTEAD
---------------------------
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
330 E. Warm Springs
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.257.1984
702.362.0540 (fax)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
----------------------------
January 2, 2002
Board of Directors
Pinoak, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
I have audited the Balance Sheets of Pinoak, Inc.(the "Company") (A Development
Stage Company), as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related Statements of
Operations, Stockholders' Equity, and Cash Flows for the years then ended, and
for the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2001.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States of America. Those standards require that I 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
statement presentation. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my
audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the balance sheets of Pinoak, Inc., (A Development Stage
Company), as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and its related statements of
operations, equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and for the period
December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2001, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 5 to the financial
statements, the Company has had limited operations and have not commenced
planned principal operations. This raises substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern. Management's plan in regard to these matters
are also described in Note 5. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ G. Brad Beckstead
----------------------
G. Brad Beckstead, CPA
<PAGE>
Pinoak, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheet
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, December 31,
2001 2000
------------ ------------
Assets
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 2,013 $ -
-------- ---------
Total current assets 2,013 -
-------- ---------
$ 2,013 $ -
======== =========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities $ - $ -
-------- ---------
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
5,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.001 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized;
2,000,000 shares issued and
outstanding 2,000 -
Additional paid-in capital 2,820 -
(Deficit) accumulated during development stage (2,807) -
-------- ---------
2,013 -
-------- ---------
$ 2,013 $ -
======== =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-2
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
December 31, 1998
Year ended Year ended (date of inception)
December 31, December 31, to December 31,
2001 2000 2001
------------ ------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ - $ - $ -
-------- -------- --------
Expenses:
General and
administrative 2,807 - 2,807
-------- -------- --------
Total expenses 2,807 - 2,807
-------- -------- --------
Net loss $ (2,807) $ - $ (2,807)
========= ======== =========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 2,000,000 - 2,000,000
========= ======== =========
Net (loss) per share $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
========= ======== =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2001
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deficit
Accumulated
Common Stock Additional During Total
------------ Paid-in Development Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stage Equity
------ ------ ---------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance,
12/31/1998 - $ - $ - $ - $ -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/99 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/00 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Founders shares
issued
for cash 2,000,000 2,000 2,820 - 4,820
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Net (loss)
Year ended
12/31/2001 (2,807) (2,807)
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/2001 2,000,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,820 $(2,807) $2,013
========= ======= ======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
December 31, 1998
Year ended Year ended (date of inception)
December 31, December 31, to December 31,
2001 2000 2001
------------ ------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) $ (2,807) $ - $ (2,807)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash (used)
by operating activities $ (2,807) $ - $ (2,807)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from
investing activities - - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of capital stock 4,820 - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
financing activities 4,820 - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash 2,013 - 2,013
Cash - beginning - - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash - ending $ 2,013 $ - $ 2,013
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-5
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Organization
------------
The Company was organized December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) under the laws
of the State of Nevada, as Pinoak, Inc.
The Company has been dormant and has had limited operations since its
inception, and in accordance with SFAS #7, the Company is considered a
development stage company.
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
-------------------------
The Company maintains a cash balance in a non-interest-bearing account that
currently does not exceed federally insured limits. For the purpose of the
statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Revenue recognition
-------------------
The Company recognizes revenue on an accrual basis as it invoices for services.
Reporting on the costs of start-up activities
---------------------------------------------
Statement of Position 98-5 (SOP 98-5), "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which provides guidance on the financial reporting of start-up
costs and organizational costs, requires most costs of start-up activities and
organizational costs to be expensed as incurred. SOP 98-5 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. With the adoption of SOP 98-5,
there has been little or no effect on the Company's financial statements.
F-6
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Loss per share
--------------
Net loss per share is provided in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS #128) "Earnings Per Share". Basic loss per
share is computed by dividing losses available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The
Company had no dilutive common stock equivalents, such as stock options or
warrants as of December 31, 2001.
Advertising Costs
-----------------
The Company expenses all costs of advertising as incurred. There were no
advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses for
the periods ended December 31, 2001.
Fair value of financial instruments
-----------------------------------
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions
and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2001. The
respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments
approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash and
accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for
cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying
amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.
Impairment of long lived assets
-------------------------------
Long lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible
impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. No such impairments have been
identified by management at December 31, 2001.
Segment reporting
-----------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The
Company operates as a single segment and will evaluate additional segment
disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.
Dividends
---------
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No
dividends have been paid or declared since inception.
F-7
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Income taxes
------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109") for recording the provision for
income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the
difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and
liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related
asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax
expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each
period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that
some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation
allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period
of change.
Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from
income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in
different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current,
depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate.
Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an
asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the
periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Recent pronouncements
---------------------
The FASB recently issued Statement No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 133". The Statement defers for one year the effective date of FASB
Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". The rule now will apply to all fiscal quarters of all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The
Statement will require the company to recognize all derivatives on the balance
sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair
value through income, if the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of
the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives will either be offset
against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm
commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.
The company does not expect SFAS No. 133 to have a material impact on earning s
and financial position.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
No. 101), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and
disclosure of revenue in financial statements. SAB No. 101 did not impact the
company's revenue recognition policies.
F-8
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Year-end
--------
The Company has selected December 31 as its year-end.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted
accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the
realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of
business. However, the Company has not commenced its planned principal
operations and it has not generated any revenues. In order to obtain the
necessary capital, the Company intends to raise funds via an offering of its
securities registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company is dependent upon its ability to secure equity and/or debt financing
and there are no assurances that the Company will be successful, without
sufficient financing it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a
going concern.
NOTE 3 - INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109"), which
requires use of the liability method. SFAS No. 109 provides that deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes, referred to as temporary differences. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities at the end of each period are determined using the currently
enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the periods in which the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be settled or realized.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes.
The sources and tax effects of the differences are as follows:
U.S federal statutory rate (34.0%)
Valuation reserve 34.0%
======
Total -%
As of December 31, 2001, the Company has a net operating loss carryforward of
approximately $2,800 for tax purposes, which will be available to offset
future taxable income. If not used, this carryforward will expire in
2020. The deferred tax asset relating to the operating loss carryforward has
been fully reserved at December 31, 2001.
F-9
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company does not lease or rent any property. Office services are provided
without charge by a director. Such costs are immaterial to the financial
statements and, accordingly, have not been reflected therein. The officers and
directors of the Company are involved in other business activities and may, in
the future, become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific
business opportunity becomes available, such persons may face a conflict in
selecting between the Company and their other business interests. The Company
has not formulated a policy for the resolution of such conflicts.
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock.
On December 7, 2001, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of its $.001 par value
common stock for cash of $4,820.
There have been no other issuances of common or preferred stock.
NOTE 6 - WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
There are no warrants or options outstanding to acquire any additional shares
of common stock.
F-10
G. BRAD BECKSTEAD
---------------------------
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
330 E. Warm Springs
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.257.1984
702.362.0540 (fax)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
----------------------------
April 3, 2002
Board of Directors
Pinoak, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
I have audited the Balance Sheets of Pinoak, Inc.(the "Company") (A Development
Stage Company), as of March 31, 2002 and the related statements of operations
and cash flows for the three-month period ending March 31, 2002 and 2001 and
for the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2002. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. My
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States of America. Those standards require that I 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
statement presentation. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my
audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the balance sheets of Pinoak, Inc., (A Development Stage
Company), as of March 31, 2002, and its related statements of operations,
equity and cash flows for the for the three-month period ending March 31, 2002
and 2001 and for the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to March 31,
2002, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial
statements, the Company has had limited operations and have not commenced
planned principal operations. This raises substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern. Management's plan in regard to these matters
are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ G. Brad Beakstead
----------------------
G. Brad Beckstead, CPA
F-1
<PAGE>
Pinoak, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheet
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE SHEET
March 31 December 31,
2002 2001
------------ ------------
Assets
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 1,983 $ 2,013
-------- ---------
Total current assets 1,983 2,013
-------- ---------
$ 1,983 $ 2,013
======== =========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities $ - $ -
-------- ---------
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
5,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.001 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized;
2,000,000 shares issued and
outstanding 2,000 2,000
Additional paid-in capital 2,820 2,820
(Deficit) accumulated during development stage (2,837) (2,807)
-------- ---------
1,983 2,013
-------- ---------
$ 1,983 $ 2,013
======== =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-2
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ending Dec. 31, 1998
March 31, (Inception) to
-------------------- March 31,
2002 2001 2002
--------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ - $ - $ -
-------- -------- --------
Expenses:
General and
administrative 30 - 2,837
-------- -------- --------
Total expenses 30 - 2,837
-------- -------- --------
Net loss - basic and
fully diluted $ (30) $ - $ (2,837)
========= ======== =========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 2,000,000 -
========= ========
Net (loss) per share - basic
and fully diluted $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
========= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2002
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deficit
Accumulated
Common Stock Additional During Total
------------ Paid-in Development Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stage Equity
------ ------ ---------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance,
12/31/1998 - $ - $ - $ - $ -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/99 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/00 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Founders shares
issued
for cash 2,000,000 2,000 2,820 - 4,820
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Net (loss)
Year ended
12/31/2001 (2,807) (2,807)
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/2001 2,000,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,820 $(2,807) $2,013
========= ======= ======= ======== =======
Net (loss)
Qtr. Ended
3/31/02 (30) (30)
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
3/31/02 2,000,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,820 $(2,837) $1,983
========= ======= ======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ending Dec. 31, 1998
March 31, (Inception) to
-------------------- March 31,
2002 2001 2002
--------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) $ (30) $ - $ (2,837)
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash (used)
by operating activities $ (30) $ - $ (2,837)
-------- -------- ---------
Cash flows from
investing activities - - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of capital stock - - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
financing activities - - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash (30) - 1,983
Cash - beginning 2,013 - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash - ending $ 1,983 $ - $ 1,983
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-5
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PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Organization
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The Company was organized December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) under the laws
of the State of Nevada, as Pinoak, Inc.
The Company has been dormant and has had limited operations since its
inception, and in accordance with SFAS #7, the Company is considered a
development stage company.
Estimates
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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
-------------------------
The Company maintains a cash balance in a non-interest-bearing account that
currently does not exceed federally insured limits. For the purpose of the
statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Revenue recognition
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The Company recognizes revenue on an accrual basis as it invoices for services.
Reporting on the costs of start-up activities
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Statement of Position 98-5 (SOP 98-5), "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which provides guidance on the financial reporting of start-up
costs and organizational costs, requires most costs of start-up activities and
organizational costs to be expensed as incurred. SOP 98-5 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. With the adoption of SOP 98-5,
there has been little or no effect on the Company's financial statements.
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PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Loss per share
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Net loss per share is provided in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS #128) "Earnings Per Share". Basic loss per
share is computed by dividing losses available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The
Company had no dilutive common stock equivalents, such as stock options or
warrants as of March 31, 2002.
Advertising Costs
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The Company expenses all costs of advertising as incurred. There were no
advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses for
the periods ended March 31, 2002.
Fair value of financial instruments
-----------------------------------
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions
and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2002. The
respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments
approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash and
accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for
cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying
amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.
Impairment of long lived assets
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Long lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible
impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. No such impairments have been
identified by management at March 31, 2002.
Segment reporting
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The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The
Company operates as a single segment and will evaluate additional segment
disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.
Dividends
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The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No
dividends have been paid or declared since inception.
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PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Income taxes
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The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109") for recording the provision for
income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the
difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and
liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related
asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax
expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each
period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that
some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation
allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period
of change.
Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from
income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in
different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current,
depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate.
Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an
asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the
periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Recent pronouncements
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The FASB recently issued Statement No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 133". The Statement defers for one year the effective date of FASB
Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". The rule now will apply to all fiscal quarters of all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The
Statement will require the company to recognize all derivatives on the balance
sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair
value through income, if the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of
the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives will either be offset
against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm
commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.
The company does not expect SFAS No. 133 to have a material impact on earning s
and financial position.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
No. 101), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and
disclosure of revenue in financial statements. SAB No. 101 did not impact the
company's revenue recognition policies.
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PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Year-end
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The Company has selected December 31 as its year-end.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted
accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the
realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of
business. However, the Company has not commenced its planned principal
operations and it has not generated any revenues. In order to obtain the
necessary capital, the Company intends to raise funds via an offering of its
securities registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company is dependent upon its ability to secure equity and/or debt financing
and there are no assurances that the Company will be successful, without
sufficient financing it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a
going concern.
NOTE 3 - INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109"), which
requires use of the liability method. SFAS No. 109 provides that deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes, referred to as temporary differences. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities at the end of each period are determined using the currently
enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the periods in which the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be settled or realized.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes.
The sources and tax effects of the differences are as follows:
U.S federal statutory rate (34.0%)
Valuation reserve 34.0%
======
Total -%
As of March 31, 2002, the Company has a net operating loss carryforward
of approximately $2,800 for tax purposes, which will be available to offset
future taxable income. If not used, this carryforward will expire in
2020. The deferred tax asset relating to the operating loss carryforward has
been fully reserved at March 31, 2002.
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PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company does not lease or rent any property. Office services are provided
without charge by a director. Such costs are immaterial to the financial
statements and, accordingly, have not been reflected therein. The officers and
directors of the Company are involved in other business activities and may, in
the future, become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific
business opportunity becomes available, such persons may face a conflict in
selecting between the Company and their other business interests. The Company
has not formulated a policy for the resolution of such conflicts.
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock.
On December 7, 2001, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of its $.001 par value
common stock for cash of $4,820.
There have been no other issuances of common or preferred stock.
NOTE 6 - WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
There are no warrants or options outstanding to acquire any additional shares
of common stock.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Except as set forth in the following part of this document, there is no
charter provision, bylaw, contract, arrangement or statute under which any
officer or director of the registrant is insured or indemnified in any
manner against any liability which he or she may incur in his or her
capacity as such.
Nevada Law
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Pursuant to the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes 78.751, the
Corporation shall indemnify its directors, officers and employees as
follows:
Every director, officer, or employee of the corporation shall be indemnified
by the corporation against all expenses and liabilities, including counsel
fees, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon her/her in connection with any
proceeding to which he/she may be made a party, or in which he/she may
become involved, by reason of being or having been a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of
the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or enterprise, or any
settlement thereof, whether or not he/she is a director, officer, employee
or agent at the time such expenses are incurred, except in such cases
wherein the director, officer, employee or agent is adjudged guilty of
willful misfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of his/her duties;
provided that in the event of a settlement the indemnification herein shall
apply only when the Board of Directors approves such settlement and
reimbursement as being for the best interests of the Corporation.
The Corporation shall provide to any person who is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the
request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or enterprise, the indemnity
against expenses of a suit, litigation or other proceedings which is
specifically permissible under applicable law.
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Policy on Indemnification.
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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
the registrant pursuant to any provisions contained in its Certificate of
Incorporation, or bylaws, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that
in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of
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the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding)
is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection
with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the
opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The estimated expenses in connection with this offering are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount to be Paid
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<S> <C>
SEC Registration Fee $ 18
Legal Fees and Expenses $1,000
Printing and Engraving Expenses $1,000
Accountants' Fees and Expenses $1,000
Transfer Agent fees $ 500
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Total $3,518
</TABLE>
The foregoing expenses, except for the SEC fees, are estimated.
There will be no compensation paid or due or owing to any officer or
director.
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ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
The following sets forth information relating to all previous sales of Common
Stock by the Registrant. This sales was not registered under the Securities
Act:
The registrant sold securities in the manner set forth below without
registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act"). On or about
December 7, 2001, the company raised $2,022.00 through a cash sale of
2,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.001. The Company relied
on exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, for the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Jesky.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Shares of Date Amount
Beneficial Owner Position Common Stock Purchased Paid Paid-by
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky(1) President 2,000,000 12/07/01 $2,022 Cash
</TABLE>
(1) Rick Jesky, Founder, 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.
These shares are "restricted securities," as that term is defined in the
rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 and are
subject to certain restrictions regarding resale. The SEC has taken the
position that resales cannot be made for blank check companies. Therefore,
the 2,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock held by the sole officer/
director cannot be sold unless they are registered.
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ITEM 27. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed with this Registration Statement:
Number Exhibit Name
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2.1 Escrow Agreement in Accordance with Rule 419 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended
3.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended
3.2 By-Laws
5.1 Opinion Regarding Legality
23.1 Consent of Counsel (to be included in Opinion Regarding Legality)
23.2 Consent of Expert
23.3 Consent of Expert
23.4 Consent of Expert
23.5 Consent of Expert
99.1 Subscription Agreement
99.2 Management Letter to future shareholders not to participate in
other "blank check" companies at this time.
All other Exhibits called for by Rule 601 of Regulation S-B are not
applicable to this filing. Information pertaining to our Common Stock is
contained in our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
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ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) Rule 415 Offering. If the small business issuer is registering
securities under Rule 415 of the Securities Act, that the small business
issuer will:
1. File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities,
a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
i. Include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
ii. Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which,
individually or together, represent a fundamental change in
the information in the registration statement; and
Notwithstanding the forgoing, any increase or decrease in
volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered)
and any deviation From the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of
prospects filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)
if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price
represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
Fee" table in the effective registration statement.
iii. Include any additional or changed material information on the
plan of distribution.
2. For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the
securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that
time to be the initial bona fide offering.
(2) Request for acceleration of effective date. If the small business
issuer will request acceleration of the effective date of the registration
statement under Rule 461 under the Securities Act, include the following:
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of
the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by
a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities
being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by
it is against public policy as expressed the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any
of the securities being registered that remain unsold at the termination of
the offering.
(4) That all such post-effective amendments will comply with the applicable
form, rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission in
effect at the time of the filing.
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Signatures
According to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form SB-2 and has duly caused this the
Registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized in the City of Mesa on this day, April 19, 2002.
Pinoak, Inc.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Rick Jesky
--------------------------------
Rick Jesky
President, CEO
Treasurer, Chief Financial and
Accounting Officer and Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration statement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, following Item 601 of Regulation
S-B. All exhibits refer to Pinoak, Inc., unless otherwise indicated.
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EXHIBITS
SEC REFERENCE TITLE OF DOCUMENT LOCATION
NUMBER
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2.1 Escrow Agreement* Previously
filed
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation* Previously
filed
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3.2 Bylaws* Previously
filed
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5 Consent of Thomas C. Cook, Esq.* Previously
filed
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10.1 Form of Employment Agreements Not applicable
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10.4 Voting Trust Agreement - Not applicable
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23.1 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA* Previously
filed
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23.2 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA** Previously
filed
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23.3 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA*** Previously
filed
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23.4 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA**** Previously
filed
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23.5 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA*****Previously
filed
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24 Consent of Thomas C. Cook, Esq.* Previously
filed
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99.1 Subscription Agreement* Previously
filed
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99.2 Management Letter to Shareholders** Previously
filed
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* Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
January 3, 2002.
** Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
February 25, 2002.
***Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
March 8, 2002.
****Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
April 9, 2002.
*****Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
April 12, 2002
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Unmarked Copy
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2002
Registration No. 333-76242
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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO
FORM SB-2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Pinoak, Inc.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada 6770 86-0983750
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(State or other (Primary Standard of (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Industrial Classification Identification
Incorporation or or Code Number) Number)
Organization)
Pinoak, Inc.
10801 E. Grove Street
Mesa, AZ 85208
Phone: (480) 984-8446
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(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices and principal
place of business.)
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Copies to:
Thomas C. Cook, Esq.
Thomas C. Cook & Associates, Ltd.
4955 South Durango, Suite 214
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Phone: (702) 952-8520
Fax: (702) 952-8521
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(Name, address and telephone number of service agent)
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to public:
As soon as practicable after the registration statement becomes effective.
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If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
according to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of
the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. / /
___X___
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed according to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration statement number of the earlier registration statement for
the same offering. / /_______
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed according to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration number of the earlier effective registration statement for
the same offering. / /_______
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made according to Rule 434,
please check the following box. / /_______
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We hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be
necessary to delay its effective date until we file a further amendment
which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter
become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of
1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on a date as
the SEC, acting pursuant to said Section 8(A), may determine.
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Prospectus (Subject to completion): Dated [Date], 2001.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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TITLE OF EACH PROPOSED
CLASS OF PROPOSED MAXIMUM
SECURITIES AMOUNT OFFERING AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
TO BE TO BE PRICE PER OFFERING REGISTRATION
REGISTERED RESISTERED SHARE(1) PRICE(1) FEE
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock
$0.001 par value 3,000,000 $0.025 $75,000 $17.92
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TOTAL 3,000,000 $0.025 $75,000 $17.92
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</TABLE>
Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee and
pursuant to Rule 457.
The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this
Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with
Section 8(A) of The Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration
Statement shall become effective on such date as the commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(A),may determine.
[Note: The following section of cross referenced material is not to appear
in the prospectus itself.]
PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Cross Reference Sheet showing the location in Prospectus of information
required by items of Form SB-2
Item No. Required item Location of caption in Prospectus
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1. Forepart of the Registration Cover Page; Outside
Statement and outside front front page of
cover of Prospectus Prospectus
2. Inside front and outside back Inside Front and
cover pages of Prospectus outside back cover
pages of Prospectus
3. Summary Information and Risk Prospectus Summary;
Factors Risk Factors
4. Use of Proceeds Use of Proceeds
5. Determination of Offering Price Prospectus Summary -
Determination of Offering
Price; Risk Factors
6. Dilution Dilution
7. Selling Security Holders Not Applicable
8. Plan of Distribution Plan of Distribution
9. Legal Proceedings Legal Proceedings
10. Director, Executive Officer, Management
Management, Promoters and
Control Persons
11. Security Ownership of certain Principal Shareholders
Beneficial Owners and Management
12. Description of Securities Description of
Securities
13. Interest of named experts and Legal Matters; Experts
counsel
14. Disclosure of Commission Statement as to
Position on Indemnification Indemnification
for Securities Act Liabilities
15. Organization within last five Management, Certain
years Transactions
16. Description of Business Proposed Business
17. Management's Discussion and
Analysis or Plan of Operation Plan of Operation
18. Description of Property Proposed Business
19. Certain Relationships and Certain Transactions
Related Transactions
20. Market for Common Equity and Prospectus Summary, Market for
Related Stockholder Matters Registrant's Common Stock and
Related Stockholders' Matters;
Shares Eligible for Future
Sale
21. Executive Compensation Management
22. Financial Statements Financial Statements
23. Changes in and Disagreements Not Applicable
with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
PART II - INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
24. Indemnification of Indemnification of
Officer/Director Officer/Director
25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Other Expenses of
Distribution Issuance and Distribution
26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Recent Sales of Unregistered
Securities Securities
27. Exhibits Exhibits
28. Undertakings Undertakings
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Prospectus
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PINOAK, INC.
3,000,000 shares of Common Stock
$0.025 per share.
Minimum Purchase: 10,000 shares
This is Pinoak, Inc.'s initial public offering.
Prior to this Offering, no public market exists for these shares. This
offering is being made on a best efforts basis. It will expire 90 days
from the date of this prospectus. The offering will not be extended.
Investing in common stock involves risks that are described in the "Risk
Factors" section beginning on Page 8 of this Prospectus.
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Offering Information
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Shares Price To Selling Proceeds To
Offered Public Commissions Company
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Per share:
Min. Share Amount 1,000,000 $0.025 $0.00 $25,000
Max. Share Amount 3,000,000 $0.025 $0.00 $75,000
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</TABLE>
We are offering for sale 3,000,000 shares of common stock, at a purchase
price of $0.025 per share. The shares shall be sold exclusively by us on a
direct participation basis for a period of ninety days. This offering will
be conducted directly by us through our officer/director according to the
safe harbor provisions of Rule 3a4(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The minimum offering or proceeds to be raised is $25,000. The maximum
offering or proceeds to be raised is $75,000. If the minimum offering is not
achieved, the proceeds held in escrow will be returned.
Our offering is being made in compliance with Rule 419 of SEC Regulation C,
under which the offering proceeds and the securities to be issued to
purchasers will be placed in an escrow account until the offering has been
reconfirmed by our shareholders and a business has been acquired in
accordance with the provisions of that rule. Up to 80% of the offering
may be purchased by our officer/director, who is also our sole shareholder,
and any of his affiliates or associates. No public market may ever
develop. Even if a market develops, you may not be able to sell your
shares.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE
CHANGED. WE MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
FILED WITH THE SEC IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER
TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OF SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF
THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this prospectus is [Date], 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY............................................4
LIMITED STATE REGISTRATION....................................5
SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION.................................7
RISK FACTORS..................................................8
YOUR RIGHTS AND SUBSTANTIVE PROTECTION UNDER RULE 419........19
DILUTION.....................................................21
USE OF PROCEEDS..............................................23
CAPITALIZATION...............................................27
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION.........................................28
PROPOSED BUSINESS............................................29
PLAN OF OPERATION............................................37
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK.................................38
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE..............................40
MANAGEMENT...................................................41
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.........................................42
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS.......................................44
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS.........................................45
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION .........................45
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK..................................47
REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS......................................47
LEGAL MATTERS................................................47
EXPERTS......................................................47
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......................................F-1-10
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS....................50
OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION..................51
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES......................52
EXHIBITS.....................................................53
UNDERTAKINGS.................................................54
Signatures...................................................55
Index to Exhibits............................................56
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Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation
No dealer, salesman or any other person has been authorized to give any
information or to make any representations other than those contained in
this prospectus, and if given or made, such information or representations
must not be relied upon as having been authorized by us. This prospectus
does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy
any securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation
would be unlawful. The delivery of this prospectus shall not under any
circumstances create any implication that there has not been any change in
our affairs since the date of delivery; however, any changes that may have
occurred are not material to an investment decision. In the event there
have been any material changes in our affairs, a post-effective amendment
will be filed. We reserve the right to reject any order, in whole or in
part, for the purchase of any of the shares offered.
Until 90 days after the date when the funds and securities are released
from the escrow account, all dealers effecting transactions in the shares,
whether or not participating in this distribution, may be required to
deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the obligation of dealers to
deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters to their unsold allotments
or subscriptions.
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Prospectus Summary
PINOAK, INC.
10801 E. Grove Street
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 984-8446
THIS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION CONTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
BECAUSE THIS IS A SUMMARY, IT MAY NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT
YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE RECEIVING A DISTRIBUTION OF OUR COMMON STOCK. YOU
SHOULD READ THIS ENTIRE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY.
We were organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 31, 1998,
under the name Pinoak, Inc. We are a development stage entity, and have
neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date.
The Company has been dormant since its date of inception until December,
2001.
We were organized as a vehicle to acquire or merge with an existing business
or company. A company with this purpose and structure is referred to as a
"blank check company" as defined in Rule 419 of Regulation C under the
Securities Act of 1933. We have not yet identified any specific target
business or company.
More about Rule 419:
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The securities purchased by you and other investors and the funds received
in the offering will be deposited and held in an escrow account until an
acquisition meeting specific criteria is completed. Once that agreement has
been executed, we will update the registration statement with a post-
effective amendment. This will give details of the acquisition. You will
then have 45 days to reconfirm your investment. Investors who do not
reconfirm will receive a refund. Funds and securities will be released once
the escrow agent is satisfied that all provisions have been met and the
transaction has closed. (See "Your Rights under Rule 419.")
Persons should not purchase shares in the offering if they expect short-term
earnings or appreciation in the value of our company.
The Offering:
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Securities offered 3,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001
par value, Maximum Offering.
1,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001
par value, Minimum Offering.
These shares are being offered on a direct
participation basis; that is, they are to
be self-underwritten.
$0.025 per share.
(See "Description of Capital Stock".)
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Common stock outstanding 2,000,000 shares
prior to the offering
Common stock to be 5,000,000 shares (Maximum Offering)
outstanding after the offering 3,000,000 shares (Minimum Offering)
Dilution: Dilution to the investors in this offering will be approximately
$0.015 (minimum offering per share) and $0.009 (maximum offering).
Dividends: No dividends have yet been paid and none will be paid in the
foreseeable future.
Limited State Registration: Initially, our securities may be sold in Arizona
and Nevada only (although we are considering registering the shares in other
states) according to filings in the States of Arizona and Nevada. (See
"Special State Law Considerations" for a discussion of the resale limitations
that result from this limited state registration.)
Use of Proceeds: If the maximum shares are sold, the gross proceeds of this
offering will be $75,000; if the minimum, $25,000. Though we could request
10% of these funds under Rule 419 prior to the reconfirmation, we do not
intend to do so. Less approximately $2,500 in escrow and offering expenses,
proceeds will be used to defray the costs of finding and consummating a
business combination. We estimate these costs could run as much as $25,000.
Plan Of Distribution: Our executive officer, Mr. Rick Jesky, will sell
all shares. He will receive no compensation or commissions for doing so,
and will limit his activities in the making of this offering to delivering
this prospectus and answering questions from prospective investors. Though
reserving the right to do so, management will not use broker-dealers in the
making of this offering.
Proposed Business: PINOAK will not restrict its search to any particular
business, industry, or geographical location, and may evaluate and enter
into any type of business in any location. In seeking a business venture,
the decision of management will be based on the business objective of seeking
long-term capital appreciation in the real value of the business acquired
by Pinoak, Inc.
The analysis of new businesses will be undertaken by or under the supervision
of our officer/director. It is anticipated that the analysis of specific
proposals and the selection of a business will take several months, to
which additional months will be added by the reconfirmation process of Rule
419.
For details of the way in which an acquisition might be structured, see
"Proposed Business: Form and Structure of Acquisition."
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Daily Operations: Until an active business is commenced or acquired, we
will have only one employee, our sole officer, for day-to-day operations.
Plan of Operation: As of December 31, 2001, we have no significant expenses
with the exception of incorporation fees, accounting fees, SEC filing fees,
and escrow establishment fees. Virtually all of our expenses, to be funded
by the money in our treasury or by management, are attributable to our
efforts to identify a suitable acquisition candidate and close the
acquisition. Up to that time, we anticipate our expenses to be limited to
accounting, legal, transfer agent, and filing fees, plus telephone and
mailing expenses.
Management: Mr. Rick Jesky of Mesa, Arizona is the sole officer, director,
and shareholder of Pinoak, Inc. He has limited business experience; this is
his first experience with a 419 company. He currently receives no salary or
other compensation and devotes time to Pinoak, Inc. in and around other
activities.
Method of Subscribing: Prospective investors should make their checks
payable to Pinoak, Inc., c/o Southwest Escrow Company (escrow agent) and
remit the checks and subscription agreements to Southwest Escrow Company,
8215 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 100, Suite 205, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123.
Subscriptions may not be withdrawn once made except in accordance with
applicable law.
We reserve the right to reject all or part of any subscription at our sole
discretion even if payment is made, and to withdraw this blank check
offering at any time prior to our acceptance of the subscriptions received.
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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The table below contains certain summary historical financial data for
Pinoak, Inc. The historical financial data for the period ended December,
31, 2001 has been derived from our financial statements appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus and should be read in conjunction with those
financial statements and the notes to them.
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December 31, 2001
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INCOME STATEMENT:
Net Sales $ 0
Net Income $ (0)
BALANCE SHEET (at end of period):
Cash on Hand $ 2,013
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Total Assets $ 2,013
Total Indebtedness $ 0
Total Shareholders Equity $ 2,013
PER SHARE(1):
Income per common share $ 0
Net Income per common share (at end of period) $ (0.00)
Net Income per share on a fully dilated basis $ (0.00)
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(1) Number of shares of common stock outstanding during period was
2,000,000.
This offering will expire 90 days from the date of this prospectus. The
offering will not be extended.
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RISK FACTORS
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There is a high degree of risk associated with an investment in our common
stock. You should know that our business, financial condition or results of
operations, and, more importantly, that of any business we acquire, could be
materially and adversely affected by any of the following risks. You should
carefully consider the following factors in addition to the other
information in this prospectus before considering the purchase of shares.
We have no operating history or revenue and only minimal assets, there is a
risk that we will be unable to continue as a going concern and consummate a
business combination.
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We have had no recent operating history nor any revenues or earnings from
operations since inception. The company has been dormant from its date of
inception until December, 2001. We have no significant assets or financial
resources. We will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without
corresponding revenues, at least until the consummation of a business
combination. This may result in our incurring a net operating loss that will
increase continuously until we can consummate a business combination with a
profitable business opportunity. We cannot assure you that we can identify a
suitable business opportunity and consummate a business combination.
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We are in a highly competitive market for a small number of business
opportunities, there is a risk that we would be an insignificant
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The Company is and will continue to be an insignificant participant in the
business of seeking mergers with, joint ventures with and acquisitions of
small private and public entities. A large number of established and well-
financed entities, including venture capital firms, are active in mergers
and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable target candidates for
us.
Nearly all these entities have significantly greater financial resources,
technical expertise and managerial capabilities than we do and, consequently,
we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business
opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. Moreover,
we will also compete in seeking merger or acquisition candidates with numerous
other small public companies
You will not have access to your funds while they are held in escrow.
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If we are unable to locate an acquisition candidate meeting these acquisition
criteria, you will have to wait 18 months from the date of this prospectus
before a proportionate portion of your funds are returned, without interest.
You will be offered return of your proportionate portion of the funds held in
escrow only upon the reconfirmation offering required to be conducted upon
execution of an agreement to acquire an acquisition candidate that represents
80% of the maximum offering proceeds.
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The issuance of additional stock to consummate a business combination will
reduce your percentage of ownership in the Company, and reduce the value
of your shares.
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Our primary plan of operation is based upon a business combination with a
private concern that, in all likelihood, would result in the issuance of our
securities to the shareholders of the private company. The issuance of
previously authorized and unissued common stock would result in reduction in
percentage of shares owned by present and prospective shareholders of the
Company and may result in a change in control or management.
There may be limitations on your ability to resell your shares.
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Initially, our securities may be sold in the States of Nevada and Arizona
only, and may be resold by you in Nevada and Arizona only until a resale
exemption is available in other states.
You are subject to dilution which will lower the value of your shares.
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The difference between the initial public offering price per share of common
stock and the net tangible book value per share after this offering
constitutes the dilution to investors in this offering. Net tangible book
value per share of common stock is determined by dividing our net tangible
book value by the number of shares of common stock outstanding.
Assuming the sale of the maximum number of shares based on our financial
statements as of December 31, 2001, new investors will incur an immediate
dilution of approximately $0.009 or 36.53% per share after the offering of
the maximum number of shares is consummated. The existing stockholder of
our company acquired his shares of common stock at a price of $0.001 per
share which is $.024 per share lower than the offering price of the shares.
Accordingly, new investors will bear virtually all of the risks inherent
in an investment in this company. (See DILUTION.)
There may not be a public market for the shares you buy.
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There is no current trading market for the shares, nor can we say for
certain that a trading market will develop, or, if a trading market does
develop, that it will be sustained even after we identify a merger candidate
and consummate a business combination. The shares, to the extent that a
market develops for the shares at all, will likely appear in what is
customarily known as the "pink sheets" or on the NASD's Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board, which may limit the marketability and liquidity of the
shares. (See Risk Factor, "There are rules for low-priced stocks that may
affect your ability to resell your shares.")
According to Rule 419, all shares issued by a blank check company, must be
placed in the Rule 419 escrow account. These shares will not be released
from the Rule 419 escrow until (1) the consummation of a merger or
acquisition as provided for in Rule 419, or (2) the expiration of 18 months
from the date of this prospectus. There is no present market for our common
stock and there is no likelihood of any active and liquid public trading
market developing following the release of securities from the Rule 419
escrow. Thus, stockholders may find it difficult to sell their shares.
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You may ask for your funds to be returned prior to any acquisition; however,
you will not be given the opportunity to approve or disapprove any
particular business acquisition.
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Although you may request the return of your funds in connection with the
reconfirmation offering required by Rule 419, you may not be afforded an
opportunity specifically to approve or disapprove any particular business
reorganization or acquisition. Our officer/director will be able to
consummate an acquisition of or by us without the approval of our
shareholders.
Certain circumstances could constitute exceptions. Under applicable
corporate law, only in the event of a merger, consolidation, or the sale of
all or substantially all of our assets, will you as a shareholder have the
right to object to the merger, consolidation, or sale and assert your
dissenter's right to appraisal of your shares. Similar restrictions apply if
an acquisition is consummated in the form of an exchange of securities.
Though ultimately protected by the reconfirmation, this could adversely
affect the furthering of your interests within the structure of Pinoak, Inc.
There is a risk, we will not be able to identify any suitable business
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We have no arrangement, agreement or understanding with respect to engaging in
a merger with, joint venture with or acquisition of, a private or public
entity. No assurances can be given that we will successfully identify and
evaluate suitable business opportunities or that we will conclude a business
combination. Management has not identified any particular industry or specific
business within an industry for evaluation. We cannot guarantee that we will be
able to negotiate a business combination on favorable terms.
Since we have not conducted any market research, there is a risk that merger
or acquisition opportunities do not exist as this time.
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We have neither conducted, nor have others made available to us, results of
market research indicating that market demand exists for the transactions we
contemplate. Moreover, we do not have, and do not plan to establish, a
marketing organization. Even if demand is identified for a merger or
acquisition, we cannot assure you that we will be successful in completing a
business combination.
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There can be no assurance of profitability, even once the acquisition has
been accomplished.
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We have not established a specific length of operating history or a specified
level of earnings, assets, net worth or other criteria that we will require a
target business opportunity to have achieved. Accordingly, we may enter into
a business combination with a business opportunity having no significant
operating history, losses, limited or no potential for earnings, limited
assets, negative net worth or other characteristics that are indicative of
development stage companies.
The requirement of audited financial statements may disqualify potential
business opportunities.
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Management believes that any potential business opportunity must provide
audited financial statements for review for the protection of all parties to
the business combination. One or more attractive business opportunities may
choose to forego the possibility of a business combination with us, rather
than incur the expenses associated with preparing audited financial
statements.
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Since we have very limited capital, we may be required to find additional
financing, which may be unavailable to us.
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As of December 31, 2001, there were $2,013 in assets and $0 in liabilities.
There was $2,013 available in our treasury as of December 31, 2001. Assuming
the sale of all the shares in this offering, we will receive net proceeds of
approximately $75,000, all of which must be deposited in the escrow account.
It is unlikely that we will need additional funds, but we may if an
acquisition candidate insists we obtain additional capital. We may require
additional financing in the future in order to close a business combination.
This financing may consist of the issuance of debt or equity securities.
These funds might not be available, if needed, or might not be available on
terms acceptable to us.
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We are dependent on one officer with no investment background experience or
expertise in identifying a suitable merger candidate.
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Our sole officer/director, Rick Jesky, has limited business experience; this
is his first experience with a 419 company. As such, he has no investment
background experience or expertise in identifying a suitable merger candidate
for Pinoak.
There is a risk that if we lose our current management we would be unable to
continue operations.
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Notwithstanding the combined limited experience and time commitment of
management, loss of his services would adversely affect the development of
our business and its likelihood of continuing operations.
The time to be devoted by management may be inadequate.
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PINOAK's main officer is currently seeking a position in the teaching
industry, and will devote only what time he can to the affairs of the
company. The sole officer plans to spend little to no time with the company
until this Registration is approved. As he does not devote his full time to
the company, we may end up missing a target opportunity for business
combination . Once this registration is approved, the officer will spend
10-12 hours per week, implementing the Offering process. (See "MANAGEMENT").
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Upon a business combination, it is most likely our management will leave
the company, and the new management may lack the experience to successfully
run the business.
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We anticipate we will experience a change of control upon the closing of a
business combination. In addition, our current managers and directors will
very probably resign. We cannot assure you of the experience or
qualification of new management either in the operation of our activities or
in the operation of the business, assets, or property being acquired. As
such, despite our intention to negotiate the best possible deal for our
stockholders, no guarantee can be given that new management will be
responsible in that regard.
A substantial amount of control is held by present management, who my elect
to sell his stock at a premium, where other investors may not have the same
opportunity.
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It should be noted that our principal officer's shares are not being
registered on this registration statement, and therefore, he cannot sell
his shares when this registration statement is declared effective. No such
sales, however, can be consummated before the registration statement has
been made effective.
The sole officer/director of Pinoak, Inc. currently owns 100% of the common
stock presently issued and outstanding. He paid $2,022 for these shares.
He may, in connection with a proposed merger or acquisition transaction,
actively negotiate or consent to the purchase of his common stock, though
he cannot legally do so until our registration statement has been made
effective. A premium may be paid on this stock in connection with such a
purchase, but public investors will neither receive any portion of the
premium that may be paid nor be afforded an opportunity to approve or
consent to any particular stock buy-out. Nor will they be afforded a
similar opportunity.
We have not adopted any policy for resolving this conflict. Potential
investors should be aware of this contradiction in the structure of this
offering.
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Our discretion in the use of proceeds may conflict with your wishes.
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We have some discretion in the use of proceeds.
Of the $25,000-75,000 offering proceeds deposited into the escrow account,
10%, or $2,500-7,500, may be released to us prior to a confirmation offering
in which you reconfirm your investment in accordance with procedures
required by Rule 419. We do not intend to request release of the 10% funds.
Accordingly, we will receive all of the escrowed funds in the event a
business combination is closed under the provisions of Rule 419. We will
use these proceeds as indicated in this document under the section titled
"USE OF PROCEEDS" but have considerable discretion in deciding how to
allocate funds. Investors should be aware of the fact that their wishes
may not be reflected in the decisions of management in these matters. If we
fail to spend the proceeds effectively, our business and financial condition
could be harmed. (See "USE OF PROCEEDS.")
The nature of our operations are highly speculative.
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The success of our plan of operation will depend to a great extent on the
operations, financial condition and management of the identified business
opportunity. While management intends to seek business combination(s) with
entities having established operating histories, we cannot assure you that
we will be successful in locating candidates meeting that criteria. In the
event we complete a business combination, the success of our operations may
be dependent upon management of the successor firm or venture partner firm
and numerous other factors beyond our control.
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Escrowed securities can only be transferred under limited circumstances.
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No transfer or other disposition of the escrowed securities is permitted other
than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, or under a qualified
domestic relations order as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as
amended, or Title 7 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or the
related rules. Under Rule 15g-8, it is unlawful for any person to sell or
offer to sell the securities or any interest in or related to the securities
held in the Rule 419 escrow account other than under a qualified domestic
relations order in divorce proceedings. Therefore, any and all contracts for
sale to be satisfied by delivery of the securities and sales of derivative
securities to be settled by delivery of the securities are prohibited. You are
further prohibited from selling any interest in the securities or any derivative
securities whether or not physical delivery is required.
Low-priced stocks that may affect your ability to resell your shares.
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Penny Stock Regulation Broker-dealer practices in connection with
transactions in "Penny Stocks" are regulated by certain penny stock rules
adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penny stocks generally
are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities
registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ
system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a
transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver
a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about
penny stocks and the risk associated with the penny stock market. The broker-
dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations
for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its
salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the
market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In
addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a
transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer must make a written
determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the
purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of
trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject
to the penny stock rules. When the Registration Statement becomes effective
and the Company's securities become registered, the stock will likely have
a trading price of less than $5.00 per share and will not be traded on any
exchanges. Therefore, the Company's stock is initially selling at $0.025
per share they will become subject to the penny stock rules and investors
may find it more difficult to sell their securities, should they desire to
do so. This may affect your ability to resell those shares in the public
market following termination of the Rule 419 escrow.
The offering price has been arbitrarily determined and you run the risk of
paying an amount in excess of what you will ultimately receive.
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We have arbitrarily determined the offering price of $0.025 per share. This
price bears no relation to our assets, book value, or any other customary
investment criteria, including our prior operating history. Among factors
we considered in determining the offering price were:
o Our limited financial resources
o The amount of equity desired to be retained by present shareholders
o The amount of dilution to the public
o The general condition of the securities markets
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In net, it is entirely possible that the facts and circumstances surrounding
Pinoak, Inc. have been interpreted incorrectly and that the price has been
set too high.
There may be tax consequences to our activities which may adversely effect
the company or your investment.
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In the course of any acquisition or merger we may undertake, a substantial
amount of attention will be focused upon federal and state tax consequences
both to us and the acquisition candidate. Presently, under the provisions of
federal and various state tax laws, a qualified reorganization between
business entities will generally result in tax-free treatment to the parties
to the reorganization. While we expect to undertake any merger or
acquisition so as to minimize federal and state tax consequences both to us
and the acquisition candidate, such business combination might not meet the
statutory requirements of a reorganization, or the parties might not obtain
the intended tax-free treatment upon a transfer of stock or assets. A non-
qualifying reorganization could result in the imposition of both federal and
state taxes that may have a substantial adverse effect on us.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. We intend to identify
forward-looking statements in this prospectus using words such as
"believes," "intends," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "plan,"
"projected," "contemplates," "anticipates," or similar statements. These
statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions we made using
information currently available to us. Because these statements reflect our
current views concerning future events, these statements involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. Actual future results may differ
significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Some, but not all, of the factors that may cause these differences include
those discussed in the Risk Factors section. You should not place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the
date of this prospectus.
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YOUR RIGHTS AND SUBSTANTIVE PROTECTION UNDER RULE
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It is important that you know that we have had absolutely no preliminary
contact or discussion with any representatives of any business regarding the
possibility or potential for any acquisition or merger. This offering is
being conducted according to Rule 419. You have certain rights and will
receive the substantive protection provided by this Rule. To that end,
the securities purchased by you and other investors and the funds received
in the offering will be deposited and held in the escrow account until an
acquisition meeting specific criteria is completed. The escrow account is
non interest-bearing and the funds deposited in it are held for the named
purchasers. Additionally, Rule 10b-9 applies only until we meet the
minimum offering of $25,000, after that time, you cannot expect the
protection provided under the Rule.
You should be aware as well of certain trading restrictions on securities
held in escrow accounts subject to Rule 419. According to Rule 15g-8 of the
Exchange Act, it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell any
security that is deposited and held in an escrow or trust account pursuant
to Rule 419 under the Securities Act of 1933, or any interest in or related
to such security, other than pursuant to a qualified domestic relations
order as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or Title
I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or the rules thereunder.
Acquisition criteria
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Rule 419 requires that, before the funds and the securities can be released,
we must first execute an agreement to acquire a candidate meeting certain
specified criteria. Rule 419(e) requires that "the fair value of the
business(es) or net assets to be acquired represents at least 80 percent of
the maximum offering proceeds." For purposes of this offering, the fair
value of the business or assets to be acquired must be at least 80% of
$75,000, that is $60,000.
The agreement must also include, as a precondition to its closing, a
requirement that the number of investors representing 80% of the maximum
offering proceeds must elect to reconfirm their investment.
We will not acquire or merge with any business or company to which our
officer/director or any associated person has any relationship. Any merger
or acquisition will be strictly at arm's length. This is not a requirement
provided by Rule 419, these our the conditions provided by our company to
any subsequent acquisition. While we do not anticipate seeking an
independent appraisal of any proposed merger or acquisition, we do intend
to fully disclose the nature and terms of any business combination in a
post-effective amendment.
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Once the agreement governing the acquisition of a business meeting the
required criteria has been executed, Rule 419 requires us to update the
registration statement with a post-effective amendment. The post-effective
amendment must contain information about the proposed acquisition candidate
and its business, including audited financial statements, the results of
this offering, and the use of the funds disbursed from the escrow account.
The post-effective amendment must also include the terms of the
reconfirmation offer mandated by Rule 419. The reconfirmation offer must
include certain prescribed conditions which must be satisfied before the
funds and securities can be released from escrow. (See the next section,
"Reconfirmation of offering," for a detailed listing of those conditions.)
Reconfirmation of offering
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The reconfirmation offer must commence after the effective date of the post-
effective amendment. Under Rule 419, the terms of the reconfirmation offer
must include the following conditions:
o The prospectus contained in the post-effective amendment will be sent
to each investor whose securities are held in the escrow account within
5 business days after the effective date of the post-effective amendment.
o Each investor will have no fewer than 20 and no more than 45 business
days from the effective date of the post-effective amendment to notify
us in writing that the investor elects to remain an investor.
o If you do not receive written notification or if you receive notification
that an investor has decided not to reconfirm an investment within 45
business days following the effective date, the proportionate portion
of the funds, less the cost of this Offering, which is estimated to be
$2,500, held in the escrow account on your behalf will be returned
to you within 5 business days by first class mail or other equally prompt
means.
o If a closed acquisition has not occurred by [Date], 2003, 18 months
from the date of this prospectus, the funds held in the escrow account
shall be returned to all investors on a proportionate or pro-rata
basis within 5 business days by first class mail or other equally prompt
means.
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Release of securities and funds.
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The funds will be released to us, and the securities will be released to
you, only after the escrow agent has received a signed representation from
us and any other evidence acceptable by the escrow agent that:
o We have executed an agreement for the acquisition of an acquisition
candidate.
o The fair market value of the business to be acquired represents at
least 80% of the maximum offering proceeds.
o We have filed the required post-effective amendment.
o The post-effective amendment has been declared effective.
o We have satisfied all of the prescribed conditions of the
reconfirmation offer.
o The transaction to acquire the business has closed.
DILUTION
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The dilution to investors in this offering is constituted by the difference
between the initial public offering price per share of common stock and the
net tangible book value per share after this offering constitutes the
dilution to investors in this offering. Net tangible book value per share
of common stock is determined by dividing our net tangible book value
(total tangible assets less total liabilities) by the number of shares of
common stock outstanding.
Dilution arises mainly from the arbitrary decision by us as to the offering
price per share. Dilution of the value of the shares purchased by the
public in this offering will also be due, in part, to the lower book value
of the shares presently outstanding, and in part, to expenses incurred in
connection with the public offering.
Net tangible book value is equal to the net tangible assets of the company.
The net tangible assets of the company are equal to the total assets less
the total liabilities and intangible assets. (See "Financial Statements.")
As of December 31, 2001, Pinoak, Inc. had audited net tangible book value
of $2,013.00. The net tangible book value is equal to the total tangible
assets less the total liabilities. The net tangible book value deficit per
share of common stock is approximately $0.001. (See "Certain Transactions.")
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The information below sets forth the dilution to persons purchasing shares
in this offering without taking into account any changes in the net tangible
book value of Pinoak, Inc. after December 31, 2001, except the sale of the
minimum and maximum number of shares offered at the public offering price
and receipt of the net proceeds from that sale.
DILUTION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Minimum Maximum
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<S> <C> <C>
Public Offering Price Per Share $0.025 $0.025
Price Paid By Sole Officer Per Share $0.001 $0.001
Net Tangible Book Value Per Share $0.001 $0.001
Before Offering
Net Tangible Book Value Per Share
After Offering $0.009 $0.0154
Increase Per Share Attributable to
Payment by Public Investors $0.008 $0.014
Dilution Per Share to Public Investors
Percentage 64.0% 38.4%
Numerical $0.009 $0.0154
</TABLE>
There are no warrants, options, rights or convertible securities currently
outstanding.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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If the maximum shares are sold, the gross proceeds of this offering will be
$75,000; if the minimum, $25,000. While Rule 419, prior to the
reconfirmation of the offering permits 10% of the funds ($7,500 and $2,500,
respectively) to be released from escrow to us, we do not intend to request
release of these funds. This offering is contingent on the minimum offering
being sold and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. If
subscriptions exceed the amount being offered, these excess subscriptions
will be promptly refunded without deductions for commissions or expenses.
Accordingly, we will receive these funds in the event a business combination
is closed in accordance with Rule 419.
Under Rule 419, after the reconfirmation offering and the closing of
the business combination, and assuming the successful completion of this
offering, $75,000, plus any dividends received but less any amount returned
to investors who did not reconfirm their investment under Rule 419, will be
released to us. This refund to investors would also take place if the
minimum number of shares is not obtained, if an acquisition is not
consummated within 18 months, or if a substantial number of investors do
not reconfirm their investments.
We estimate the cost of finding and consummating a business combination
could run as much as $20,000. This expense would be in addition to the
expected $3,500 in costs over the next twelve months for accounting, legal,
telephone and mailing fees. If for some reason a proposed acquisition does
not occur and we expend $20,000, our management will absorb the cost
personally. We have not incurred and do not intend to incur in the future
any debt from anyone other than our management for our organizational
activities. Debt to management will not be repaid. Management is not aware
of any circumstances that would change this policy. Accordingly, no portion
of the proceeds are being used to repay debt. Our management has agreed to
pay the expenses of the offering, the anticipated expenses over the next
twelve months, and the cost of business combination which is not consummated.
As we have not started the process of investigating potential acquisition
candidates, it is difficult to determine the percent of proceeds to be used
for this purpose.
We have considerable discretion over how to use a significant portion of
the net proceeds of this offering. We cannot assure investors that our use
of the net proceeds will not vary substantially due to unforeseen factors.
The proceeds if and when made available to use will be used to pay the
following expenses in the order stated:
USE OF PROCEEDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
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<S> <C> <C>
Offering Expenses(1) $ 2,000 $ 2,000
Escrow Fees(2) 500 500
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,500 2,500
Working Capital 22,500 72,500
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EXPENSES+WORKING CAPITAL(3) 25,000 75,000
Estimated Company Operating Expenses (4) 3,500 3,500
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TOTALS $ 28,500 $ 78,500
</TABLE>
(1) Offering costs include printing, legal, accounting and
transfer agent fees.
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(2) The proceeds received in this offering will be put into the escrow
account pending closing of a business combination and
reconfirmation. (See Exhibit 2.1 Escrow Agreement.)
(3) All offering proceeds will be held in escrow pending a business
combination. We will not request a release of 10% of these funds
under Rule 419.
(4) During the next twelve months, we estimate our expenses to be
approximately $3,500, limited to accounting fees, legal fees,
telephone and mailing fees. These fees will be paid by the
Company's management at his own expense without cost to the
Company. We anticipate to incur, additional accounting, legal,
telephone and mailing expenses after the registration statement
becomes effective. These expenses would not be included in the
"offering expenses." These fees will be paid by the Company's
management at his own expense without cost to the Company."
Upon the consummation of a business combination and the reconfirmation of
the investors' purchase of the shares, the balance of the deposited funds
will be released to us. Once the funds are released from escrow, they may
be used to offset the expenses of consummating a business combination,
including legal fees for the preparation and filing of a post-effective
amendment to the registration statement. We anticipate our largest out of
pocket expense will be fees associated with the SEC's filing requirements.
These expenses are expected to be incurred if and when a post-effective
amendment is filed. However, we cannot anticipate the costs of the
acquisition transaction or the conditions of any merger, which will not
take place until an acquisition candidate has been identified and
reconfirmation of the Offering has been obtained. If and when an
acquisition takes place, the determination for use of proceeds will either
be made by our sole officer/director or as the potential acquiree might
determine to complete the acquisition and post-effective amendment.
No portion of the proceeds of the offering will be paid to our officer/
director or his affiliates or associates. Offering Expenses of $2,000;
and, escrow fees of $500 will be paid from the Offering Proceeds.
The Offering Proceeds are expected to include incidental expenses related
to the marketing of our company as a vehicle for a merger candidate seeking
to become fully reporting, as well as for incidental operational expenses
including basic office supplies. To the extent that these funds are not
used, they will be deposited in an interest-bearing money market account
which will be available to the merger candidate upon consummation of a
merger or acquisition.
If the funds raised in this offering are insufficient, the company may seek
to obtain additional financing through offerings of equity and/or debt
securities. It is unlikely that we will seek loan financing as the costs
of our operations are negligible and we do not expect to incur any
significant additional costs. However, if we are able to raise only the
minimum amount of $25,000, and no additional funds are secured, then we
face the risk that our company might be under-funded, placing all
investments substantially at risk. Under those circumstances, we might
attempt to borrow funds. Any loan we undertook would be repaid in lump sum
from the proceeds we expect to derive from the sale of the company to a
merger candidate upon receipt of final payment.
Other Arrangements
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Pinoak, Inc. has no agreement or understanding, express or implied, with its
officer/director or any of his affiliates or associates regarding employment
with the Company or compensation for services. It has no plan, agreement, or
understanding, express or implied, with his, or any affiliates regarding the
issuing of any shares of authorized and unissued common stock.
The existing officer/director does reserve the right to acquire shares in
this offering. There is no understanding, however, between him and PINOAK,
Inc. regarding the sale of all or a portion of the common stock he
currently holds in connection with any future participation by PINOAK in a
business, or any other plans, understandings, or arrangements by which he
or his affiliates would receive funds, stock, or other assets in such a
connection. Nor have any advances have been made or contemplated by PINOAK to
Mr. Jesky or anyone connected to him.
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Except for reimbursement of offering costs and expenses he may have
incurred on PINOAK's behalf, no portion of the net proceeds of the offering
may be paid to our officer/director or any of his associates directly or
indirectly, as consultant fees, officer salaries, director fees, purchase of
their shares, or other payments. No portion of the net proceeds will be
used to make loans to any person. PINOAK will not borrow funds and use the
proceeds acquired from the lender to make payments to its officer/director
or any of his associates.
Pinoak, Inc. has no agreement or understanding with any consultant or advisor
to provide services in connection with any future business acquisition.
Though no concrete plans to do so are currently in place, the possibility
exists that management may find it to be in the company's best interests to
retain the services of such a consultant.
Under no circumstances will Pinoak, Inc. retain the services of its own
officer/director or one of his affiliates or associates as a consultant.
Compensation to a consultant may take various forms, including one time
cash payments, payments based on a percentage of revenues or product sales
volume, payments involving issuance of securities (including those of PINOAK,
Inc.) or any combination of these or other compensation arrangements.
We estimate that any fees for consultant services paid in cash will not
exceed 10% of the amount of the securities it issues to acquire a business.
We will not have funds to pay a retainer in connection with any consulting
arrangement, and no fee will be paid unless and until an acquisition is
completed in accordance with Rule 419.
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The following tables set forth the percentage of equity to be purchased by
public investors in the offering compared to the percentage equity to be
owned by the present stockholder, and the comparative amounts paid for the
shares by the public investors as compared to the total consideration paid
by the present stockholder of Pinoak, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assuming the Minimum Number of Shares Sold
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Shares Approx Percent Total Approx. Percent
Purchased of Total Shares Dollars of Total Dollars
--------- --------------- ------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Public
Stockholders 1,000,000 33.3% 25,000 92.6%
Present
Stockholder 2,000,000 66.6% 2,000 7.4%
--------- ----- ------ ------
Totals 3,000,000 100.0% 27,000 100.0%
Assuming the Maximum Number of Shares Sold
------------------------------------------
Public
Stockholders 3,000,000 60.0% 75,000 97.4%
Present
Stockholder 2,000,000 40.0% 2,000 2.6%
--------- ----- ------ ------
Totals 5,000,000 100.0% 77,000 100.0%
</TABLE>
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CAPITALIZATION
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The following table sets forth our capitalization as of December 31, 2001,
and pro-forma as adjusted to give close to the sale of 3,000,000 shares
offered by us.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capitalization
As Adjusted
Dec. 31, -----------
2001 Minimum Maximum
Actual Offering Offering
------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Long-term debt
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value;
authorized 20,000,000 shares,
issued and outstanding
2,000,000 shares as
of December 31, 2001 2,000 3,000 5,000
Additional paid-in capital 2,820 26,820 74,820
Deficit accumulated during the
development period (2,807) (2,807) (2,807)
------------------ ------ -------- --------
Total stockholders equity 2,013 27,013 77,013
Total Capitalization 2,013 27,013 77,013
</TABLE>
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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General
We are offering a minimum of 1,000,000 and a maximum of 3,000,000 shares at
the purchase price of $0.025 per share on a direct participation basis.
If the minimum number of shares is not sold during the offering period, the
proceeds received will be returned to investors within a period of ten days.
This offering will expire 90 days from the date of this prospectus. The
offering will not be extended. The company may allocate among or reject any
offers to purchase, in whole or in part. Moreover, our officer/director may
purchase shares on the same terms, though not with an intention to resell
such shares shortly thereafter, as shares owned by our officer would be
restricted.
The shares will be offered and sold only to residents in the states of
Arizona and Nevada. We have not yet registered this offering in these States,
but we intend to do so following the effectiveness of this Registration. (For
details, see "Special State Law Considerations," below, especially as to
limitations this places on resale or transfer of shares.)
Our executive officer, Mr. Rick Jesky, will sell all shares in this
offering. He only has friends and acquaintances who primarily reside in
Arizona and Nevada, and as such is limiting the offering within these two
states. He will inform his friends and acquaintances upon delivery of this
Prospectus regarding the status of the State Registration. He will receive
no compensation or commissions with respect to them.
The proceeds received under this offering will be deposited in a non-
interest bearing escrow account with Southwest Escrow Company, whose address
is 8215 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 (escrow agent).
The escrow agreement is a standard escrow agreement under the Rule
419. It states that all checks must be made out to the escrow company or
they will be returned, sets up the terms and conditions of the account, and
arranges the terms by which funds will be disbursed if necessary within ten
days of the end of the offering period if the minimum has not been met.
Though we could request 10% of these funds under Rule 419 prior to the
reconfirmation, we do not intend to do so.
Shares will be sold in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Rule
3a4(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The offering shall be
conducted by our president. Although he is an associated person of us as
that term is defined in Rule 3a4-1 under the Exchange Act, he is deemed
not to be a broker for the following reasons:
o He is not subject to a statutory disqualification as that term
is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Exchange Act at the time
of his participation in the sale of our securities.
o He will not be compensated for his participation in the sale
of our securities by the payment of commission or other
remuneration based either directly or indirectly on
transactions in securities.
o He is not an associated person of a broker or dealers at the
time of his participation in the sale of our securities.
o He will restrict his participation to the following
activities:
1. Preparing any written communication or delivering
such communication through the mails or other means
that does not involve oral solicitation by him of a
potential purchaser;
2. Responding to inquiries of a potential purchasers in
a communication initiated by the potential
purchasers, provided however, that the content of
such responses are limited to information contained
in a registration statement filed under the
Securities Act or other offering document;
3. Performing ministerial and clerical work involved in
effecting any transaction.
Pinoak, Inc. has no arrangements or agreements, verbal or written, with any
underwriters to help underwrite this offering.
This offering is intended to be made solely by the delivery of this
prospectus and the accompanying subscription application to prospective
investors. Our president plans to distribute prospectuses related to this
offering. We estimate approximately 50 to 100 prospectuses shall be
distributed in such a manner. He intends to distribute prospectus to
acquaintances, friends and business associates. He will not participate
in the making of this offering other than by the delivery of this
prospectus or by responding to inquiries by prospective purchasers. His
responses will be limited to the information contained in the Registration
Statement of which this prospectus is a part. Mr. Jesky is not registered
as a broker-dealer, nor is he an associated person of any other brokers or
dealers.
During the next twelve months, we estimate our expenses to be approximately
$3,500, we expect this would include accounting fees, legal fees, telephone
and mailing fees. These fees will be paid by the Company's management at
his own expense without cost to the Company.
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Though no plans to do so are in effect, we reserve the right to use broker-
dealer(s) in the sale of these securities. We will amend the registration
statement via post-effective amendment if in fact we do require the services
of a broker-dealer(s) if or when the broker-dealer sells a portion of the
offering. Prior to the involvement of the broker-dealer, we would secure a
no objection position from the NASD.
Stock certificates will not be issued until funds from the reconfirmed
investments are released to us from the escrow account by the escrow agent.
Until stock certificates are issued to the subscribers, the subscribers will
not be considered shareholders of the Company.
The Company reserves the right not to accept such subscription payments
before they are held in escrow. For example, the Company cannot accept
subscription payments if they exceed the maximum offering.
PROPOSED BUSINESS
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History and Organization
------------------------
We are a Nevada corporation without revenues, operations or a business plan
other than to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified entity.
We were incorporated on December 31, 1998. We are a blank check company as
defined in Rule 419. Pinoak, Inc. was organized for the purpose of seeking,
investigating, and ultimately acquiring an interest in a business with
long-term growth potential. Persons should not purchase shares in the
offering if they expect short-term earnings or appreciation in the value of
our company. It is emphasized that the business objectives discussed here
are extremely general and are not intended to be restrictive on the
discretion of the management of Pinoak, Inc.
Persons purchasing shares in the offering will be entrusting their funds
to PINOAK's management, subject to the requirements of Rule 419. The net
proceeds of the offering are not specifically allocated to identified
purposes or allocated to the acquisition of any specific type of business
venture. Decisions concerning these matters may be made by management
without shareholder action, except for the right of each investor to recover
his pro rata portion of the deposited funds in accordance with Rule 419.
(See "Use Of Proceeds.")
Management anticipates that it may be able to participate in only one
potential business venture, due primarily to our limited financing.
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Selection of a Business
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Pinoak, Inc. anticipates that businesses for possible acquisition will be
referred by various sources, including its officer/director, professional
advisors, securities broker-dealers, venture capitalists, members of the
financial community, and others who may present unsolicited proposals.
PINOAK will seek businesses from all known sources, but will rely principally
on personal contacts of the officer/director and his affiliates, as well as
indirect associations between him and other business and professional
people. While it is not presently anticipated that PINOAK will engage
unaffiliated professional firms specializing in business acquisitions or
reorganizations, such firms may be retained if management deems it in the
best interest of the Company. (See "Other Arrangements" under "Use Of
Proceeds," above.)
Process of Selection
--------------------
PINOAK will not restrict its search to any particular business, industry, or
geographical location, and management reserves the right to evaluate and
enter into any type of business in any location. It may participate in a
newly organized business venture. On the other hand, it may select a more
established company entering a new phase of growth or in need of additional
capital to overcome existing financial problems.
In seeking a business venture, the decision of management will not be
controlled by an attempt to take advantage of any anticipated or perceived
appeal of a specific industry, management group, product, or industry, but
will be based on the business objective of seeking long-term capital
appreciation in the real value of Pinoak, Inc.. We will not acquire or merge
with a business or corporation in which our officer/director or any of his
associates has any direct or indirect ownership interest.
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Time Frame of the Selection Process
-----------------------------------
The period within which we may participate in a business on completion of
this offering cannot be predicted and will depend on circumstances beyond
our control, including the availability of businesses, the time required to
complete our investigation and analysis of prospective businesses, the time
required to prepare appropriate documents and agreements providing for our
participation, and other circumstances. It is anticipated that the analysis
of specific proposals and the selection of a business will take several
months. Under the requirements of Rule 419(e)(1), if a merger has not
occurred by a date within 18 months after the effective date of the
Registration Statement, funds held in the Escrow Account shall be returned
by first class mail or equally prompt means to the purchasers within five
business days following that date. This means you should not purchase
shares in this offering if you expect a short-term appreciation in the value
of Pinoak, Inc. or its securities.
Other Ramifications of Rule 419 on the Selection Process
--------------------------------------------------------
It is possible that Pinoak, Inc. may propose to acquire a business in the
development stage. A business is in the development stage if it is devoting
most of its efforts to establishing a new business, and planned principal
operations have either not commenced or not yet resulted in significant
revenues. Under Rule 419, PINOAK must acquire a business or assets for which
the fair value of the business represents at least 80% of the offering
proceeds. Accordingly, PINOAK's ability to acquire a business in the
development stage may be limited to the extent it cannot locate such
businesses with fair value high enough to satisfy the requirements of Rule
419.
PINOAK will be subject to requirements of Rule 419 and certain reporting
requirements under the Exchange Act and will, therefore, upon effectiveness,
be required to furnish audited financial statements for the company(s)
acquired, covering one, two, or three years, depending on the relative size
of the acquisition. Consequently, acquisition prospects that do not have or
are unable to obtain the audited statements to meet these requirements will
not be appropriate for acquisition. Pinoak, Inc. will be required to prepare
and file periodic reports Section 15(d) upon effectiveness of the
registration statement.
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Acquisition of a Business
-------------------------
In implementing a structure for a particular business acquisition, the
Company may become a party to a merger, consolidation, or other
reorganization with another corporation or entity; joint venture; license;
purchase and sale of assets; or purchase and sale of stock, the exact nature
of which cannot now be predicted. On the consummation of a transaction, it
is likely that PINOAK's present management and shareholder will not be in
control of the company. In addition, PINOAK's sole director may, as part
of the terms of the acquisition transaction, resign and his vacancy under
Nevada law, NRS 78.335(5) be replaced by new director without vote of our
shareholders.
The possible ramifications of transactions like those mentioned here could
significantly effect investments. See "RISK FACTORS" in connection with
these and other possible effects.
In connection with PINOAK's acquisition of a business, for example, its
present shareholder, officer/director may, as a negotiated element of the
acquisition, sell all or a portion of the common stock he holds at a
significant premium over his original investment in Pinoak, Inc. As a result
of such sales, affiliates of the entity participating in the business
reorganization with PINOAK would acquire a higher percentage of equity
ownership in it.
Although our present shareholder did not acquire his shares of common stock
with a view toward any subsequent sale in connection with a business
reorganization, it is not unusual for affiliates of the entity participating
in the reorganization to negotiate to purchase shares held by the present
shareholders. We anticipate that any securities issued in a reorganization
would be issued in reliance on exemptions from registration under
applicable federal and state securities laws. In some circumstances,
however, as a negotiated element of this transaction, we may agree to
register such securities either at the time the transaction is closed,
under certain conditions, or at specified times thereafter. The issuance
of substantial additional securities and their potential sale into any
trading market which may develop in our common stock may have a depressive
effect on such market.
While the actual terms of a transaction to which we may be a party cannot be
predicted, it may be expected that the parties to the business transaction
will find it desirable to structure the acquisition as a so-called "tax-
free" event under sections 351 or 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986. In order to obtain tax-free treatment under section 351 of the Code,
it would be necessary for the owners of the acquired business to own 80% or
more of the stock of the surviving entity. In that case, PINOAK's
shareholders, including investors in this offering, would retain less than
20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity. Section
368(a)(1) of the Code provides for tax-free treatment of certain business
reorganization between corporate entities where one corporation is merged
with or acquires the securities or assets of another.
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Generally, we will be the acquiring corporation in such a business
reorganization, and the tax-free status of the transaction will not depend
on the issuing of any specific amount of stock of the surviving entity.
Consequently, there is a substantial possibility that the shareholders of
Pinoak, Inc., immediately prior to the transaction, would retain less than
50% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity. Therefore,
regardless of the form of the business acquisition, it may be anticipated
that the investors in this offering will experience a significant reduction
in their percentage of ownership in the company.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Company is technically the acquiring
entity in these circumstances, generally accepted accounting principles will
ordinarily require that such a transaction be accounted for as if the
Company had been acquired by the other entity owning the business and,
therefore, will not permit a write-up in the carrying value of the assets of
the other company.
The manner in which we participate in a business will depend on the nature
of the business, our needs and desires and those of the other parties
involved in the negotiations , the management of the business, and the
relative negotiating strengths of PINOAK and the other management team.
We will participate in a business only after the negotiation and execution
of appropriate written agreements. Although the exact terms of these
agreements cannot be predicted, generally they will:
* require specific representations and warranties by all of the parties
involved,
* specify certain events of default,
* detail the terms of closing and the conditions which must be satisfied
by each of the parties prior to it ,
* outline the manner of bearing costs if the transaction is not closed,
* set forth remedies on default, and
* include miscellaneous other terms.
One of the conditions will most likely be compliance with Rule 419, and
reconfirmation by investors representing at least 80% of the gross proceeds
of the offering.
As of the date of the amended filing, no probable acquisition candidates
have been identified.
Evaluation Criteria
-------------------
Despite his non-experience as a professional business analyst, PINOAK's
officer/director, Rick Jesky, will carefully examine businesses for
acquisition.
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Management anticipates the selection of an acquired business will be
complex and risky because of the competition for such business opportunities
among all segments of the financial community. The nature of the company's
search for the acquisition of a business requires maximum flexibility since
the company will be required to consider various factors and divergent
circumstances which may preclude meaningful direct comparison among the
various business enterprises, product or services investigated. The
management of the company will have virtually unrestricted flexibility in
identifying and selecting a prospective acquired business. Besides
determining its fair market value, management will consider the following:
o the acquired business' net worth;
o the acquired business' total assets;
o the acquired business' cash flow;
o costs associated with effecting the business combination;
o equity interest and possible management participation in the acquired
business;
o earnings and financial condition of the acquired business;
o growth potential of the acquired business and the industry in which it
operates;
o experience and skill of management and availability of additional
personnel of the acquired business;
o capital requirements of the acquired business;
o competitive position of the acquired business;
o stage development of the product, process or service of the acquired
business;
o degree of current or potential market acceptance of the product,
process or service of the acquired business; and
o regulatory environment of the industry in which the acquired business
operates.
These criteria are not intended to be exhaustive. As Mr. Jesky searches
through the candidates for acquisition, other factors he considers
relevant may apply.
We have adopted a policy that we will not pay a finder's fee or consulting
fee to any member of management for locating a merger or acquisition
candidate. No member of management intends to or may seek and negotiate
for the payment of finder's fees or consulting fee. In the event there is
a fee, it will be paid at the direction of the successor management after a
change in management control resulting from a business combination.
Although we believe that locating and investigating specific business
proposals will take several months, the exact duration of the process is
difficult to predict. However, we cannot exceed the 18 month time schedule
set forth in Rule 419. The time and costs required to select and evaluate
an acquired business candidate, including conducting a due diligence review,
and to structure and consummate the business combination, including
negotiating relevant agreements and preparing requisite documents for filing
in keeping with applicable securities laws and state corporate laws, cannot
presently be stated with certainty. See "Investors' Rights and Substantive
Protection Under Rule 419."
Leverage
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PINOAK may be able to participate in a business involving the use of
leverage. Leveraging a transaction involves the acquisition of a business
through incurring indebtedness for a portion of the purchase price of that
business, which is secured by the assets of the business acquired.
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One method by which leverage may be used is to locate an operating business
available for sale and arrange for the financing necessary to purchase it.
Acquisition of a business in this fashion would enable us to participate in
a larger venture than our limited funds would otherwise permit, or use less
of our funds to acquire a business and thus commit our remaining funds to
the operations of the business acquired. (See "A leveraged buy-out could
expose us to a high risk of business failure." under Risk Factors.)
The likelihood that we could obtain a conventional bank loan for a leveraged
transaction would depend largely on the business being acquired and its
perceived ability to generate sufficient revenues to repay the debt.
Generally, businesses suitable for leveraging are limited to those with
income-producing assets that are either in operation or can be placed in
operation relatively quickly. We cannot predict whether it will be able to
locate any such business. As a general matter it may be expected that
PINOAK, Inc. will have few, if any, opportunities to examine businesses where
leveraging would be appropriate, or to acquire financing with acceptable
terms.
Tax Considerations
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As a general rule, Federal and state tax laws and regulations have a
significant impact upon the structuring of business combinations. Pinoak,
Inc. will evaluate the possible tax consequences of any prospective business
combination and will endeavor to structure the business combination so as to
achieve the most favorable tax treatment to itself, the acquired business,
and our respective stockholders. The IRS or other appropriate state tax
authorities may, however, attempt to re-characterize the tax treatment of a
particular business combination. (See "There may be tax consequences to our
activities which may adversely effect the company or our investors," under
Risk Factors.)
Form and Structure of Acquisition
---------------------------------
Of the various methods and forms by which we may structure a transaction to
acquire another business, management is likely to use, without limitation,
one of the following forms:
o a leveraged buyout transaction in which most of the purchase price is
provided by borrowings from one or more lenders or from the sellers in
the form of a deferred purchase price;
o a merger or consolidation of the acquired corporation into or with the
company;
o a merger or consolidation of the acquired business corporation into or
with a subsidiary of the company organized to facilitate the acquisition
(a "subsidiary merger"), or a merger or consolidation of such a
subsidiary into or with the acquired corporation (a "reverse subsidiary
merger");
o an acquisition of all or a controlling amount of the stock of the acquired
corporation followed by a merger of the acquired business into us;
o an acquisition of the assets of a business by us or a subsidiary organized
for such a purpose;
o a merger or consolidation of the company with or into the acquired
business or such a subsidiary; or
o a combination of any of the above.
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The actual form and structure for a business combination may also be
dependent upon numerous other factors pertaining to the acquired
business and its stockholders, as well as potential tax accounting
treatments afforded the business combination.
As part of an acquisition, we may choose to issue additional securities that
could add numerous complications depending on whether or not these would
need to be registered. Dilution, change of management, additional costs,
time delays or depressed prices for our stock could result, discussions of
which are included in the Risk Factors section of this prospectus.
We are endeavoring, by the way, to conduct our operations so as not to
require registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Daily Operations
----------------
We expect to use attorneys and accountants as necessary, and do not
anticipate a need to engage any full-time employees during the phase devoted
to seeking and evaluating business opportunities. The need for employees
and their availability will be addressed along with the decisions specific
to acquiring or participating in a specific business opportunity. We have
allocated a portion of the offering proceeds for general overhead. Although
there is no current plan to hire employees on a full-time or part-time
basis, some portion of working capital may be used to pay any part-time
employees hired.
Until an active business is commenced or acquired, we will have only one
employee, our sole officer for day-to-day operations. We are unable to make
any estimate as to the future number of employees, which may be necessary.
If an existing business is acquired it is possible that we would hire its
existing staff.
Competition
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Pinoak, Inc. will be involved in intense competition with other business
entities, many of which will have a competitive edge over us by virtue of
their more substantial financial resources and prior experience in business.
We face as well numerous other smaller blank check companies at the same
stage of development as we are. (See "Competition," in Risk Factors.)
Offices
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Pinoak, Inc. uses office space at 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa,
Arizona, 85208, provided by Mr. Rick Jesky, our officer/director and
principal shareholder, at no cost. He plans to continue to fund Company
related expenses at his own expense with no cost to the Company and does
not expect any reimbursement of these expenses which are estimated to
be $3,500 in the next twelve months. (See "Plan of Operation.")
This arrangement will remain in effect until we enter into a business
combination or the Rule 419 escrow is otherwise terminated
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PLAN OF OPERATION
-----------------
We are a development stage entity, and have neither engaged in any operations
nor generated any revenues to date. Our expenses to date which have been
funded by our management includes: incorporation fees ($280), accounting
fees, ($1,000); legal fees($1,000); SEC filing fees ($18); and, escrow
establishment fees ($500).
Virtually all of the offering expenses will be funded from the money in
our treasury---or, if additional funds are required, they will be funded
by our management, who will not receive reimbursement for these
expenses---will derive from our efforts to identify a suitable acquisition
candidate and close the acquisition. We have no agreements with management
to provide funding for operations, including the pursuit of an acquisition
candidate. Management will fund our cash requirements until an
acquisition is closed. So long as management does so, we will have
sufficient funds to satisfy our cash requirements and do not expect to
have to raise additional funds during the entire Rule 419 escrow period
of up to 12 months from the date of this prospectus. This is primarily
because we do not anticipate incurring any significant expenditures.
During the next twelve months, we anticipate our expenses to be
approximately $3,500, limited to accounting fees, legal fees, telephone,
mailing, filing fees, and transfer agent fees. We estimate the cost of
finding and consummating a business combination could run as much as $20,000.
Our management has agreed to pay the expenses of the offering, the anticipated
expenses over the next twelve months, and the cost of business combination
which is not consummated. He does not expect any reimbursement for these
expenses.
We may seek additional financing. At this time, however, we believe that the
funds to be provided by management will be sufficient for funding our
operations until we find an acquisition and therefore do not expect to issue
any additional securities before the closing of a business combination.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
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Authorized Capital Stock Under Our Shares of Capital Stock Outstanding
Articles of Incorporation After offering
---------------------------------- -----------------------------------
20,000,000 shares of common stock 5,000,000 shares of common stock-
assuming successful completion of
maximum offering.
3,000,000 shares of common stock-
assuming successful completion of
minimum offering.
All significant provisions of our capital stock are summarized in this
prospectus. You should note that the following description is governed by
applicable Nevada law and our articles of incorporation and bylaws. We have
filed copies of these documents as exhibits to the registration statement
related to this prospectus. If you wish to obtain more detailed information
regarding this topic, please refer to the Index for Part II on page 56 for
a complete list of these exhibits.
Authorized Stock
----------------
Pinoak, Inc. is authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares, consisting of
20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which
2,000,000 shares are issued and outstanding, and 5,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, par value $0.001 (the "Preferred Stock"), of which no
shares have been issued.
Common Stock
------------
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on each matter
submitted to a vote at any meeting of shareholders. Shares of common stock
do not carry cumulative voting rights; and, therefore, holders of a majority
of the outstanding shares of common stock will be able to elect the entire
board of directors, and, if they do so, minority shareholders would not be
able to elect any members to the board of directors. PINOAK's board of
directors has authority, without action by our shareholders, to issue all or
any portion of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock, which
would reduce the percentage ownership in the company of its shareholders and
which may dilute the book value of the common stock.
Shareholders of Pinoak, Inc. have no pre-emptive rights to acquire additional
shares of common stock. The common stock is not subject to redemption
and carries no subscription or conversion rights. In the event of
liquidation of PINOAK, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to
share equally in corporate assets after satisfaction of all liabilities.
The shares of common stock, when issued, will be fully paid and non-
assessable.
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Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as the board
of directors may from time to time declare out of funds legally available
for the payment of dividends.
NOTE: We have not paid dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate
that we will pay dividends anytime soon. This caution is repeated: You
should not expect to receive any dividends on shares in the near future,
even after a merger. This investment is inappropriate for you if you need
dividend income from an investment in shares.
Preferred Stock
---------------
Our board of directors, without your approval, is authorized to issue
preferred stock. They can issue different classes of preferred stock, with
some or all of the following rights or any other legal rights they think are
appropriate, such as:
o Voting
o Dividends
o Required or optional repurchase by us
o Conversion into common stock, with or
without additional payment
o Payments preferred stockholders will
receive before common stockholders if we go out
of business
The issuance of preferred stock could provide us with flexibility for
possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, but it also could render
your vote meaningless because preferred stockholders could own shares with a
majority of the votes required on any issue. Because we issue preferred
stock, someone interested in buying our company may not follow through with
their plans because they could find it more difficult to acquire, or be
discouraged from acquiring, a majority of our outstanding stock.
Warrants
--------
The Company has no warrants.
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Transfer Agent
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Upon the closing of this offering, the transfer agent for PINOAK's securities
will be Holladay Stock Transfer, 2939 North 67th Place, Scottsdale,
Arizona, phone: 480-481-3940.
.
Reports to Stockholders
-----------------------
The company intends to furnish its stockholders with annual reports
containing audited financial statements as soon as practicable after the end
of each fiscal year. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31. In
addition, we intend to issue unaudited reviewed interim reports and financial
statements on a quarterly basis.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
-------------------------------
Of the shares outstanding after the offering, the 3,000,000 shares sold
in this offering will have been registered with the SEC and can be freely
resold, except if they are acquired by our officer/director or other persons
or entities that he controls or that control him. The remaining 2,000,000
shares of common stock outstanding upon completion of this Offering, which
are held of record by our sole officer/ director prior to this Offering are
"restricted securities" and may not be sold in a public distribution. If and
when our sole officer/director determines to resell his shares, he will be
required to do so under a registration statement covering his resales.
Generally, Rule 144 provides that directors, executive officers, and persons
or entities that they control or who control them may sell shares of common
stock in any three-month period in a limited amount. However, the SEC has
taken the position that resales cannot be made pursuant to Rule 144 for blank
check companies. Therefore, the 2,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock
held by our sole officer/director cannot be sold pursuant to Rule 144, but must
be registered.Additionally, shares acquired by officers, directors or
affiliates in this offering, will also be required to file a registration
statement covering the resale of these shares, when they determine to resell
any of these shares and further these shares should be offered at a fixed price.
We are unable to estimate the number of registered resale shares that will be
sold, since this will depend on the market price for the common stock, the
personal circumstances of the seller and other factors. We believe that these
securities should be offered at a fixed price. Sales of substantial amounts
of shares in the public market could adversely affect prevailing market prices
and could impair our future ability to raise capital through an offering of
its equity securities.
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MANAGEMENT
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The following table and subsequent discussion sets forth information about
our director and executive officer. Mr. Jesky was elected to serve as
a director and President at the time of the founding of Pinoak, Inc. on its
date of inception, December 31, 1998.
He is currently the sole officer/director of Pinoak, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITIONS
<S> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky 52 President, CEO, Director, CFO
</TABLE>
Pinoak, Inc.'s officer/director is elected annually to serve for two years
until his successor(s) is duly elected and qualified.
Mr. Jesky will not be compensated for the hours he spends handling PINOAK's
affairs; as such, he will devote himself full-time to PINOAK only at such
time as that becomes practical and necessary.
Biographical Information
------------------------
Set forth below is biographical information for Mr. Rick Jesky. See
RISK FACTORS for further discussion of the possible ramifications of relying
on a sole officer/director with a relative lack of experience: "We are
dependent on one officer with limited formal business experience."
Rick Jesky
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Mr. Jesky was born September 18, 1949 in Chicago, IL. He has a BA Degree
from the University of Phoenix, and MA Degree from Northern Arizona
University. Rick Jesky has almost twenty years as an educator (1974-1992)
in the State of Arizona. From 1992 to 1998, he has six years experience as
a General Manger for a major Phoenix nightclub/restaurant, named
Studebaker's. From 1998-1999, he has worked as an educator with Superior
Court of Arizona, Pinal County. His primary duties as an educator was to
Teach law related subjects, conduct teen court, counsel students on court
matters at the high school level. Additionally, he worked with Juvenile
Court Services, probation caseload and Court Disposition. He was the
founder and sole proprietor of Oleramma Nursery. He successfully developed
and propagated an Oleander plants which won a Blue Ribbon at the 1992 Arizona
State Fair. In September, 1998, he founded Oleramma, Inc, a Nevada
Corporation, where he served as President of the Company until December,
1999. The Company was formed to develop a hybrid cotton seed, the Company
subsequently became public on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board in
November, 1999. He resigned as President of the Company in January, 2000
to return to teaching. At that time, he taught high school level technical
agriculture and criminal law (1999-2000). In 2001, he worked for the State
Department of the United States of America, in their Peace Corps Division.
He was assigned to teaching Environment Studies to local School Districts
on the Island of St. Lucia, in the Eastern Caribbean. In the Fall of 2001
he returned to Arizona where he is currently the President of Pinoak, Inc.
Mr. Jesky is not presently associated with any blank check issuer
other than the Company, nor is he presently seeking acquisition targets
though he will begin to do so once the present offering has achieved its
purpose. He will, in fact, be the primary person involved in locating
an acquisition candidate by searching the New York Times, the Wall Street
Journal, other business publications and the Internet for acquisition
candidates and in all other ways open to his seeking appropriate leads.
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The Company currently does not have employment agreements with its executive
officer. This is the first time that Mr. Jesky has been involved in a
419 Company.
There are no agreements or understandings for any officer or director to
resign at the request of another person. None of the officers or directors
are acting on behalf of or will act at the direction of any other person.
There are no agreements, arrangements or understandings between management
and anyone else by which other management is to be selected for a particular
office or position.
We reserve the right to engage outside consultants and professionals on an
as needed basis, though we have not done so to this point.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
---------------------
Our president, treasurer, chief financial and accounting officer and
director, Rick Jesky, does not serve in any capacity for any other
blank check offerings.
In addition, in order to mitigate any potential conflict, the
officer/director of PINOAK has promised in writing not to participate as an
officer or director in any blank check company that files a registration
statement under the Securities Act of 1933, prior to the date the Company
identifies a business it proposes to acquire which meets the acquisition
criteria of Rule 419, or the date six months following the date of this
prospectus, whichever occurs first. Note that, technically, if the latter
date were to occur before PINOAK has identified a company suitable for
acquisition, he could in fact participate in another blank check
company before that happens.
Our director will hold office until the next scheduled shareholder meeting
and the election of his successor. Our director receives no compensation for
serving on the board other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses
incurred in attending meetings. Officers are appointed by the board and
serve at their discretion.
Potential investors will recall that, as stated above, its present
shareholder, officer/director may, in connection with PINOAK's acquisition
of a business and as a negotiated element of the acquisition, sell all or
a portion of the common stock he holds at a significant premium over his
original investment in Pinoak, Inc. As a result of such sales, affiliates of
the entity participating in the business reorganization with PINOAK would
acquire a higher percentage of equity ownership in it. It should be
noted that his shares are not being registered on this registration
statement, and therefore, he cannot sell his shares when this registration
statement is declared effective. No such sales, however, can be consummated
before the registration statement has been made effective.
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Executive Compensation
----------------------
As previously stated, Mr. Jesky receives no salary for his efforts on
PINOAK's behalf, nor will he receive bonuses, stock options, consulting
fees, finder's fees, or in any other form.
Management Control
------------------
PINOAK's officer/director has pledged not to divest himself of ownership
and/or control of the company prior to an acquisition or merger transaction.
Statement Concerning Indemnification
------------------------------------
Our director is bound by the general standards for director provisions in
Nevada law. These provisions allow him wide latitude in decision-making,
including consideration of our long-term prospects and interests and the
social, economic, legal or other effects of any proposed action on potential
employees, suppliers, customers, communities in which we may operate and the
economy.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of
the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
What happens, therefore, in the event that a claim for indemnification is
asserted by our officer/director for liabilities incurred while acting on
our behalf in connection with the securities being registered?
Simply put, if he incurred or paid the expenses in the successful defense
of a legal action, suit or proceeding, we will pay them. Otherwise,
unless our counsel determines that the matter has been settled by
controlling legal precedent, we will submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question of whether indemnification by us is against
public policy as expressed in the Act, and will abide by its final
adjudication of the issue. (For a fuller discussion of this issue, see
the first item of Part II of this prospectus, Item 24, Indemnification
of Directors and Officers, which includes references to the relevant
section of Nevada law and to SEC policy.)
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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER
---------------------
The following table sets forth information about our current shareholder.
The person named below has sole voting and investment power with respect
to the shares. The numbers in the table reflect shares of common stock held
as of the date of this prospectus. The numbers in this table assume
5,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding (maximum offering) and
3,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding (minimum offering) following
the offering:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Shares of Pre Min. Post Max Post
Beneficial Owner Common Stock Offer % Offer % Offer %
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky(1) 2,000,000 100% 55% 40%
</TABLE>
(1) Rick Jesky, 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.
Under blank check company rules, none of these shares will be available for
resale unless they are registered with the U. S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. (See, "Market for Our Common Shares," below.)
Except for the securities being registered here, these shares are restricted
securities, as that term is defined in the Act. They are subject to
restrictions regarding resale; the certificates issued for them have been
stamped with a restrictive legend and will be subject to stop transfer
orders. His shares are not being registered in this Registration and cannot
be sold until they are registered.
Mr. Jesky may be deemed our promoter, as that term is defined under the
Securities Act.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
--------------------
The following table sets forth information regarding all securities sold by
us since our inception on December 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Shares of Date Amount
Beneficial Owner Common Stock Purchased Paid
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky(1) 2,000,000 12/07/01 $2,022
</TABLE>
(1) Rick Jesky, 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.
All sales were made in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
These sales were made without general solicitation or advertising. Each
purchaser was an accredited investor with access to all relevant information
necessary to evaluate the investment and represented to the Registrant that
the shares were being acquired for investment.
Interest of Named Experts and Counsel
-------------------------------------
By corporate resolution, the Company hired the professional services of
Thomas C. Cook, attorney-at-law, a Nevada based attorney to review and handle
Corporate documents. Mr. Cook owns no stock in the Company.
By corporate resolution, the Company hired the professional services of
G. Brad Beckstead, Certified Public Accountant, to perform audited financials
for the Company. Mr. Beckstead owns no stock in the Company.
Because of the development stage nature of the Company and its inactivity
since its inception, the Company has no other relationships or transactions.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION?
------------------------------------
We have not previously been required to comply with the reporting
requirements of the Exchange Act. We have filed a registration statement
with the SEC on Form SB-2 to register the offer and sale of the shares. This
prospectus is part of that registration statement, and, as permitted by the
SEC's rules, does not contain all of the information in the registration
statement. For further information about us and the shares offered under
this prospectus, you may refer to the registration statement and to the
exhibits and schedules filed as a part of the registration statement. You
can review the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules at the
public reference facility maintained by the SEC at Judiciary Plaza, Room
1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC
at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. The
registration statement is also available electronically on the World Wide
Web at http://www.sec.gov. You can also call or write us at any time with
any questions you may have. We would be pleased to speak with you about
any aspect of our business and this offering.
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MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
---------------------------
Prior to now, there has been no trading market for our common stock. Under
the requirements of Rule 15g-8 of the Exchange Act, a trading market will
not develop prior to or after the effectiveness of this prospectus or while
the common stock under this offering is maintained in escrow.
PINOAK's present management has not and does not anticipate being in contact
with any broker-dealers regarding the making of a market for our common
stock prior to the execution of an acquisition agreement; that task is more
properly to be initiated by the management of the entity that will exist
post-acquisition.
There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase, or securities
convertible into, our common equity. The 2,000,000 shares of our common
stock currently outstanding are restricted securities as that term is
defined in the Securities Act. Under blank check company rules established
by the SEC, these shares must be registered with the SEC before they can be
resold. It is to be noted that no such sale can be contemplated or take
place prior to the registration statement being declared effective.
Special State Law Considerations
--------------------------------
The shares have not been registered in the states of Arizona or Nevada
because of specific exemptions in their laws relating to the limited
availability of the offering. The shares cannot be sold, transferred or
otherwise disposed of to any person or entity unless subsequently registered
in the states of Arizona and Nevada, if that registration is ultimately
required. Registration there is not necessary if fewer than twenty-five
people purchase the shares in a given offering. We may never reach that
point. The following paragraphs refer you to the applicable statutes of
those states.
The shares have not been registered under the Arizona Uniform Securities Act,
in reliance upon the exemption contained in Section R14-4-126.C.3 of that
Act. These Securities cannot be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of
to any person or entity unless subsequently registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and/or the Arizona Securities Act or an exemption
from it.
The shares have not been registered under the Nevada Uniform Securities Act,
in the event that sales are not made to twenty-five (25) or more persons in
the state of Nevada in accordance with the exemption for limited offers or
sales of securities set forth in Nevada Revised Stature Section 90.530(11)
of the Nevada Uniform Securities Act.
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REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
-----------------------
We intend to furnish our stockholders with annual reports containing
audited financial statements as soon as practicable at the end of each
fiscal year. Our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Method of Subscribing
---------------------
Prospective investors should make their checks payable to Pinoak, Inc., c/o
Southwest Escrow Company, 8215 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada
89123 (escrow agent) and remit the checks and subscription agreements to
Southwest Escrow at their address listed above. Subscriptions may not be
withdrawn once made except in accordance with applicable law. The company
reserves the right to reject any subscription in whole or in part in its
sole discretion for any reason whatsoever notwithstanding tender of payment,
and to withdraw this blank check offering at any time prior to acceptance
by us for the subscriptions received.
Funds will be held by the escrow agent, as described here.
No offers to sell will be made and no offers to subscribe will be accepted
until the registration statement has been declared effective.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
-----------------
The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings nor do we have
Any knowledge of any threatened litigation.
LEGAL MATTERS
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The validity of the issuing of the shares offered here will be attested
to for Pinoak, Inc. by Thomas C Cook, our attorney.
EXPERTS
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The financial statements of Pinoak, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 are included
in this Prospectus and have been audited by G. Brad Beckstead, CPA, an
independent auditor. Along with his audit, Mr Beckstead has also included
his expert opinion.
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PART F/S
Financial Statements
Pinoak, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheet
as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000
and
Statements of Income,
Stockholders' Equity, and
Cash Flows
for the period
December 31, 1998 (Inception)
To December 31, 2001
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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<TABLE>
PAGE #
<S> <C>
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT F-1
BALANCE SHEET F-2
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS F-3
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY F-4
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS F-5
FOOTNOTES F-6-10
</TABLE>
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G. BRAD BECKSTEAD
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
330 E. Warm Springs
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.257.1984
702.362.0540 (fax)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
----------------------------
January 2, 2002
Board of Directors
Pinoak, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
I have audited the Balance Sheets of Pinoak, Inc.(the "Company") (A Development
Stage Company), as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related Statements of
Operations, Stockholders' Equity, and Cash Flows for the years then ended, and
for the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2001.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States of America. Those standards require that I 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
statement presentation. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my
audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the balance sheets of Pinoak, Inc., (A Development Stage
Company), as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and its related statements of
operations, equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and for the period
December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2001, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 5 to the financial
statements, the Company has had limited operations and have not commenced
planned principal operations. This raises substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern. Management's plan in regard to these matters
are also described in Note 5. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ G. Brad Beckstead
----------------------
G. Brad Beckstead, CPA
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Pinoak, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheet
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, December 31,
2001 2000
------------ ------------
Assets
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 2,013 $ -
-------- ---------
Total current assets 2,013 -
-------- ---------
$ 2,013 $ -
======== =========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities $ - $ -
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Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
5,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.001 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized;
2,000,000 shares issued and
outstanding 2,000 -
Additional paid-in capital 2,820 -
(Deficit) accumulated during development stage (2,807) -
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2,013 -
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$ 2,013 $ -
======== =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-2
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
December 31, 1998
Year ended Year ended (date of inception)
December 31, December 31, to December 31,
2001 2000 2001
------------ ------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ - $ - $ -
-------- -------- --------
Expenses:
General and
administrative 2,807 - 2,807
-------- -------- --------
Total expenses 2,807 - 2,807
-------- -------- --------
Net loss $ (2,807) $ - $ (2,807)
========= ======== =========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 2,000,000 - 2,000,000
========= ======== =========
Net (loss) per share $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
========= ======== =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2001
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deficit
Accumulated
Common Stock Additional During Total
------------ Paid-in Development Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stage Equity
------ ------ ---------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance,
12/31/1998 - $ - $ - $ - $ -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/99 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/00 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Founders shares
issued
for cash 2,000,000 2,000 2,820 - 4,820
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Net (loss)
Year ended
12/31/2001 (2,807) (2,807)
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/2001 2,000,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,820 $(2,807) $2,013
========= ======= ======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
December 31, 1998
Year ended Year ended (date of inception)
December 31, December 31, to December 31,
2001 2000 2001
------------ ------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) $ (2,807) $ - $ (2,807)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash (used)
by operating activities $ (2,807) $ - $ (2,807)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from
investing activities - - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of capital stock 4,820 - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
financing activities 4,820 - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash 2,013 - 2,013
Cash - beginning - - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash - ending $ 2,013 $ - $ 2,013
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-5
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Organization
------------
The Company was organized December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) under the laws
of the State of Nevada, as Pinoak, Inc.
The Company has been dormant and has had limited operations since its
inception, and in accordance with SFAS #7, the Company is considered a
development stage company.
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
-------------------------
The Company maintains a cash balance in a non-interest-bearing account that
currently does not exceed federally insured limits. For the purpose of the
statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Revenue recognition
-------------------
The Company recognizes revenue on an accrual basis as it invoices for services.
Reporting on the costs of start-up activities
---------------------------------------------
Statement of Position 98-5 (SOP 98-5), "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which provides guidance on the financial reporting of start-up
costs and organizational costs, requires most costs of start-up activities and
organizational costs to be expensed as incurred. SOP 98-5 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. With the adoption of SOP 98-5,
there has been little or no effect on the Company's financial statements.
F-6
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Loss per share
--------------
Net loss per share is provided in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS #128) "Earnings Per Share". Basic loss per
share is computed by dividing losses available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The
Company had no dilutive common stock equivalents, such as stock options or
warrants as of December 31, 2001.
Advertising Costs
-----------------
The Company expenses all costs of advertising as incurred. There were no
advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses for
the periods ended December 31, 2001.
Fair value of financial instruments
-----------------------------------
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions
and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2001. The
respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments
approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash and
accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for
cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying
amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.
Impairment of long lived assets
-------------------------------
Long lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible
impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. No such impairments have been
identified by management at December 31, 2001.
Segment reporting
-----------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The
Company operates as a single segment and will evaluate additional segment
disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.
Dividends
---------
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No
dividends have been paid or declared since inception.
F-7
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Income taxes
------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109") for recording the provision for
income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the
difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and
liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related
asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax
expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each
period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that
some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation
allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period
of change.
Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from
income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in
different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current,
depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate.
Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an
asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the
periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Recent pronouncements
---------------------
The FASB recently issued Statement No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 133". The Statement defers for one year the effective date of FASB
Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". The rule now will apply to all fiscal quarters of all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The
Statement will require the company to recognize all derivatives on the balance
sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair
value through income, if the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of
the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives will either be offset
against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm
commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.
The company does not expect SFAS No. 133 to have a material impact on earning s
and financial position.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
No. 101), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and
disclosure of revenue in financial statements. SAB No. 101 did not impact the
company's revenue recognition policies.
F-8
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Year-end
--------
The Company has selected December 31 as its year-end.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted
accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the
realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of
business. However, the Company has not commenced its planned principal
operations and it has not generated any revenues. In order to obtain the
necessary capital, the Company intends to raise funds via an offering of its
securities registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company is dependent upon its ability to secure equity and/or debt financing
and there are no assurances that the Company will be successful, without
sufficient financing it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a
going concern.
NOTE 3 - INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109"), which
requires use of the liability method. SFAS No. 109 provides that deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes, referred to as temporary differences. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities at the end of each period are determined using the currently
enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the periods in which the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be settled or realized.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes.
The sources and tax effects of the differences are as follows:
U.S federal statutory rate (34.0%)
Valuation reserve 34.0%
======
Total -%
As of December 31, 2001, the Company has a net operating loss carryforward of
approximately $2,800 for tax purposes, which will be available to offset
future taxable income. If not used, this carryforward will expire in
2020. The deferred tax asset relating to the operating loss carryforward has
been fully reserved at December 31, 2001.
F-9
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company does not lease or rent any property. Office services are provided
without charge by a director. Such costs are immaterial to the financial
statements and, accordingly, have not been reflected therein. The officers and
directors of the Company are involved in other business activities and may, in
the future, become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific
business opportunity becomes available, such persons may face a conflict in
selecting between the Company and their other business interests. The Company
has not formulated a policy for the resolution of such conflicts.
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock.
On December 7, 2001, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of its $.001 par value
common stock for cash of $4,820.
There have been no other issuances of common or preferred stock.
NOTE 6 - WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
There are no warrants or options outstanding to acquire any additional shares
of common stock.
F-10
G. BRAD BECKSTEAD
---------------------------
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
330 E. Warm Springs
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.257.1984
702.362.0540 (fax)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
----------------------------
April 3, 2002
Board of Directors
Pinoak, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
I have audited the Balance Sheets of Pinoak, Inc.(the "Company") (A Development
Stage Company), as of March 31, 2002 and the related statements of operations
and cash flows for the three-month period ending March 31, 2002 and 2001 and
for the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2002. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. My
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States of America. Those standards require that I 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
statement presentation. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my
audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the balance sheets of Pinoak, Inc., (A Development Stage
Company), as of March 31, 2002, and its related statements of operations,
equity and cash flows for the for the three-month period ending March 31, 2002
and 2001 and for the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to March 31,
2002, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial
statements, the Company has had limited operations and have not commenced
planned principal operations. This raises substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern. Management's plan in regard to these matters
are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ G. Brad Beakstead
----------------------
G. Brad Beckstead, CPA
F-1
<PAGE>
Pinoak, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheet
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BALANCE SHEET
March 31 December 31,
2002 2001
------------ ------------
Assets
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 1,983 $ 2,013
-------- ---------
Total current assets 1,983 2,013
-------- ---------
$ 1,983 $ 2,013
======== =========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities $ - $ -
-------- ---------
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
5,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.001 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized;
2,000,000 shares issued and
outstanding 2,000 2,000
Additional paid-in capital 2,820 2,820
(Deficit) accumulated during development stage (2,837) (2,807)
-------- ---------
1,983 2,013
-------- ---------
$ 1,983 $ 2,013
======== =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-2
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ending Dec. 31, 1998
March 31, (Inception) to
-------------------- March 31,
2002 2001 2002
--------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ - $ - $ -
-------- -------- --------
Expenses:
General and
administrative 30 - 2,837
-------- -------- --------
Total expenses 30 - 2,837
-------- -------- --------
Net loss - basic and
fully diluted $ (30) $ - $ (2,837)
========= ======== =========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 2,000,000 -
========= ========
Net (loss) per share - basic
and fully diluted $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
========= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the period December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2002
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deficit
Accumulated
Common Stock Additional During Total
------------ Paid-in Development Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stage Equity
------ ------ ---------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance,
12/31/1998 - $ - $ - $ - $ -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/99 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/00 - - - - -
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Founders shares
issued
for cash 2,000,000 2,000 2,820 - 4,820
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Net (loss)
Year ended
12/31/2001 (2,807) (2,807)
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
12/31/2001 2,000,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,820 $(2,807) $2,013
========= ======= ======= ======== =======
Net (loss)
Qtr. Ended
3/31/02 (30) (30)
--------- ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance as of
3/31/02 2,000,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,820 $(2,837) $1,983
========= ======= ======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
PINOAK, Inc.
(a Development Stage Company)
Statement of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ending Dec. 31, 1998
March 31, (Inception) to
-------------------- March 31,
2002 2001 2002
--------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) $ (30) $ - $ (2,837)
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash (used)
by operating activities $ (30) $ - $ (2,837)
-------- -------- ---------
Cash flows from
investing activities - - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of capital stock - - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
financing activities - - 4,820
-------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash (30) - 1,983
Cash - beginning 2,013 - -
-------- -------- --------
Cash - ending $ 1,983 $ - $ 1,983
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-5
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Organization
------------
The Company was organized December 31, 1998 (Date of Inception) under the laws
of the State of Nevada, as Pinoak, Inc.
The Company has been dormant and has had limited operations since its
inception, and in accordance with SFAS #7, the Company is considered a
development stage company.
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
-------------------------
The Company maintains a cash balance in a non-interest-bearing account that
currently does not exceed federally insured limits. For the purpose of the
statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Revenue recognition
-------------------
The Company recognizes revenue on an accrual basis as it invoices for services.
Reporting on the costs of start-up activities
---------------------------------------------
Statement of Position 98-5 (SOP 98-5), "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities," which provides guidance on the financial reporting of start-up
costs and organizational costs, requires most costs of start-up activities and
organizational costs to be expensed as incurred. SOP 98-5 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. With the adoption of SOP 98-5,
there has been little or no effect on the Company's financial statements.
F-6
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Loss per share
--------------
Net loss per share is provided in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS #128) "Earnings Per Share". Basic loss per
share is computed by dividing losses available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The
Company had no dilutive common stock equivalents, such as stock options or
warrants as of March 31, 2002.
Advertising Costs
-----------------
The Company expenses all costs of advertising as incurred. There were no
advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses for
the periods ended March 31, 2002.
Fair value of financial instruments
-----------------------------------
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions
and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2002. The
respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments
approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash and
accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for
cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying
amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.
Impairment of long lived assets
-------------------------------
Long lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible
impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. No such impairments have been
identified by management at March 31, 2002.
Segment reporting
-----------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The
Company operates as a single segment and will evaluate additional segment
disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.
Dividends
---------
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No
dividends have been paid or declared since inception.
F-7
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Income taxes
------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109") for recording the provision for
income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the
difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and
liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related
asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax
expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each
period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that
some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation
allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period
of change.
Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from
income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in
different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current,
depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate.
Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an
asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the
periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
Recent pronouncements
---------------------
The FASB recently issued Statement No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 133". The Statement defers for one year the effective date of FASB
Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". The rule now will apply to all fiscal quarters of all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The
Statement will require the company to recognize all derivatives on the balance
sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair
value through income, if the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of
the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives will either be offset
against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm
commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.
The company does not expect SFAS No. 133 to have a material impact on earning s
and financial position.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
No. 101), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and
disclosure of revenue in financial statements. SAB No. 101 did not impact the
company's revenue recognition policies.
F-8
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
Year-end
--------
The Company has selected December 31 as its year-end.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted
accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the
realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of
business. However, the Company has not commenced its planned principal
operations and it has not generated any revenues. In order to obtain the
necessary capital, the Company intends to raise funds via an offering of its
securities registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company is dependent upon its ability to secure equity and/or debt financing
and there are no assurances that the Company will be successful, without
sufficient financing it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a
going concern.
NOTE 3 - INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109"), which
requires use of the liability method. SFAS No. 109 provides that deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes, referred to as temporary differences. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities at the end of each period are determined using the currently
enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the periods in which the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be settled or realized.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes.
The sources and tax effects of the differences are as follows:
U.S federal statutory rate (34.0%)
Valuation reserve 34.0%
======
Total -%
As of March 31, 2002, the Company has a net operating loss carryforward
of approximately $2,800 for tax purposes, which will be available to offset
future taxable income. If not used, this carryforward will expire in
2020. The deferred tax asset relating to the operating loss carryforward has
been fully reserved at March 31, 2002.
F-9
<PAGE>
PINOAK, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company does not lease or rent any property. Office services are provided
without charge by a director. Such costs are immaterial to the financial
statements and, accordingly, have not been reflected therein. The officers and
directors of the Company are involved in other business activities and may, in
the future, become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific
business opportunity becomes available, such persons may face a conflict in
selecting between the Company and their other business interests. The Company
has not formulated a policy for the resolution of such conflicts.
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock.
On December 7, 2001, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of its $.001 par value
common stock for cash of $4,820.
There have been no other issuances of common or preferred stock.
NOTE 6 - WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
There are no warrants or options outstanding to acquire any additional shares
of common stock.
F-10
<PAGE>
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Except as set forth in the following part of this document, there is no
charter provision, bylaw, contract, arrangement or statute under which any
officer or director of the registrant is insured or indemnified in any
manner against any liability which he or she may incur in his or her
capacity as such.
Nevada Law
----------
Pursuant to the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes 78.751, the
Corporation shall indemnify its directors, officers and employees as
follows:
Every director, officer, or employee of the corporation shall be indemnified
by the corporation against all expenses and liabilities, including counsel
fees, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon her/her in connection with any
proceeding to which he/she may be made a party, or in which he/she may
become involved, by reason of being or having been a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of
the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or enterprise, or any
settlement thereof, whether or not he/she is a director, officer, employee
or agent at the time such expenses are incurred, except in such cases
wherein the director, officer, employee or agent is adjudged guilty of
willful misfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of his/her duties;
provided that in the event of a settlement the indemnification herein shall
apply only when the Board of Directors approves such settlement and
reimbursement as being for the best interests of the Corporation.
The Corporation shall provide to any person who is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the
request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or enterprise, the indemnity
against expenses of a suit, litigation or other proceedings which is
specifically permissible under applicable law.
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Policy on Indemnification.
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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
the registrant pursuant to any provisions contained in its Certificate of
Incorporation, or bylaws, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that
in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of
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the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding)
is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection
with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the
opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The estimated expenses in connection with this offering are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount to be Paid
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<S> <C>
SEC Registration Fee $ 18
Legal Fees and Expenses $1,000
Printing and Engraving Expenses $1,000
Accountants' Fees and Expenses $1,000
Transfer Agent fees $ 500
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Total $3,518
</TABLE>
The foregoing expenses, except for the SEC fees, are estimated.
There will be no compensation paid or due or owing to any officer or
director.
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ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
The following sets forth information relating to all previous sales of Common
Stock by the Registrant. This sales was not registered under the Securities
Act:
The registrant sold securities in the manner set forth below without
registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act"). On or about
December 7, 2001, the company raised $2,022.00 through a cash sale of
2,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.001. The Company relied
on exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, for the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Jesky.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Shares of Date Amount
Beneficial Owner Position Common Stock Purchased Paid Paid-by
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Rick Jesky(1) President 2,000,000 12/07/01 $2,022 Cash
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(1) Rick Jesky, Founder, 10801 E. Grove Street, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.
These shares are "restricted securities," as that term is defined in the
rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 and are
subject to certain restrictions regarding resale. The SEC has taken the
position that resales cannot be made for blank check companies. Therefore,
the 2,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock held by the sole officer/
director cannot be sold unless they are registered.
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ITEM 27. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed with this Registration Statement:
Number Exhibit Name
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2.1 Escrow Agreement in Accordance with Rule 419 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended
3.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended
3.2 By-Laws
5.1 Opinion Regarding Legality
23.1 Consent of Counsel (to be included in Opinion Regarding Legality)
23.2 Consent of Expert
23.3 Consent of Expert
23.4 Consent of Expert
23.5 Consent of Expert
99.1 Subscription Agreement
99.2 Management Letter to future shareholders not to participate in
other "blank check" companies at this time.
All other Exhibits called for by Rule 601 of Regulation S-B are not
applicable to this filing. Information pertaining to our Common Stock is
contained in our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
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ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) Rule 415 Offering. If the small business issuer is registering
securities under Rule 415 of the Securities Act, that the small business
issuer will:
1. File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities,
a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
i. Include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
ii. Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which,
individually or together, represent a fundamental change in
the information in the registration statement; and
Notwithstanding the forgoing, any increase or decrease in
volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered)
and any deviation From the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of
prospects filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)
if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price
represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
Fee" table in the effective registration statement.
iii. Include any additional or changed material information on the
plan of distribution.
2. For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the
securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that
time to be the initial bona fide offering.
(2) Request for acceleration of effective date. If the small business
issuer will request acceleration of the effective date of the registration
statement under Rule 461 under the Securities Act, include the following:
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of
the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by
a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities
being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by
it is against public policy as expressed the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any
of the securities being registered that remain unsold at the termination of
the offering.
(4) That all such post-effective amendments will comply with the applicable
form, rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission in
effect at the time of the filing.
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Signatures
According to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form SB-2 and has duly caused this the
Registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized in the City of Mesa on this day, April 19, 2002.
Pinoak, Inc.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Rick Jesky
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Rick Jesky
President, CEO
Treasurer, Chief Financial and
Accounting Officer and Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration statement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, following Item 601 of Regulation
S-B. All exhibits refer to Pinoak, Inc., unless otherwise indicated.
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EXHIBITS
SEC REFERENCE TITLE OF DOCUMENT LOCATION
NUMBER
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2.1 Escrow Agreement* Previously
filed
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation* Previously
filed
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3.2 Bylaws* Previously
filed
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5 Consent of Thomas C. Cook, Esq.* Previously
filed
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10.1 Form of Employment Agreements Not applicable
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10.4 Voting Trust Agreement - Not applicable
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23.1 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA* Previously
filed
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23.2 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA** Previously
filed
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23.3 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA*** Previously
filed
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23.4 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA**** Previously
filed
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23.5 Consent of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA*****Previously
filed
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24 Consent of Thomas C. Cook, Esq.* Previously
filed
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99.1 Subscription Agreement* Previously
filed
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99.2 Management Letter to Shareholders** Previously
filed
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* Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
January 3, 2002.
** Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
February 25, 2002.
***Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
March 8, 2002.
****Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
April 9, 2002.
*****Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on
April 12, 2002
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