We are a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Wacom Technology Corporation. This suit was filed on March 6, 2007 in the U.S. District Court, District of Idaho alleging that we have failed to pay invoices for computer equipment in the amount of approximately $1.2 million. Wacom has filed a motion for default judgement.
We are involved in various other legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently subject to any other legal proceedings that we believe will have a material impact on our business. However, due to the inherent uncertainties of the judicial process, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome or financial exposure, if any, with respect to these matters.
We face significant constraints with regard to liquidity and working capital that have and will probably continue to negatively impact our business. Due to these liquidity constraints, our external independent auditors issued reports containing a going concern qualification for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 in their audit reports dated March 31, 2007 and March 20, 2006, respectively. We have pursued alternatives to increase our liquidity and ability to fund working capital. In December 2005, and January and February 2006, holders of warrants issued in connection with the acquisition of MPC transferred such warrants to various other individuals and entities who then exercised those warrants and purchased from us an aggregate of 4,193,267 shares of common stock at a price of $3.00 per share, for gross proceeds before expenses and commissions of $12.6 million. In April 2006, we entered into a private securities purchase agreement with investors for the sale of convertible debentures and warrants that resulted in gross proceeds to us before expenses and commissions of $5 million. In September and October 2006, we completed two private placements of convertible debentures and warrants that resulted in gross proceeds to us before expenses and commissions of $9.4 million. The proceeds of the warrant exercise and the convertible debenture offerings were for working capital and other corporate purposes, and have been almost entirely utilized to satisfy outstanding obligations to suppliers and creditors. The proceeds of the warrant exercise and the convertible debenture offerings are not sufficient to fully address our liquidity constraints, and we are continuing to pursue additional financing sources. We cannot assure you that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Our new accounts receivable credit facility with Wells Fargo Business Credit, Inc. (“Wells Fargo”), obtained in November 2006, only provides us with liquidity if Wells Fargo elects, in its sole discretion, to purchase accounts
receivable from MPC. Wells Fargo is not obligated to purchase any accounts receivable from MPC under this arrangement. If we are unable to obtain additional liquidity from third party financing sources, it will be difficult for us to reach profitability, execute on our business plan or continue operations without additional concessions from our creditors, which they may not be willing to provide. Our liquidity constraints negatively affect our business and results of operations. In particular, our liquidity constraints have and will continue to negatively impact our ability to obtain components from suppliers, our ability to retain customers and customer contracts, our ability to satisfy obligations and to sell additional product, our ability to retain key employees and our ability to fund capital expenditures or execute our business strategies, and could result in bankruptcy. Any additional secured debt funding may require approval of Wells Fargo and holders of our convertible debentures, and such approval may not be forthcoming.
As of March 31, 2007, we have unrestricted cash of $1.5 million. Our restricted cash at March 31, 2007, includes $1.5 million held as collateral under our receivables financing facility, and $2.9 million held as collateral for outstanding letters of credit.
We have failed to satisfy an AMEX listing requirement and may be delisted from the AMEX.
On April 14, 2006, we received a notice from the AMEX that we have failed to satisfy a continued listing rule. The notice was based on AMEX’s review of our Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, which included an audit opinion containing a going-concern qualification. The notice states that we are not in compliance with the AMEX Company Guide in that we have sustained losses which are so substantial in relation to our overall operations or our existing financial resources, or our financial condition has become so impaired that it appears questionable, in the opinion of the AMEX, as to whether we will be able to continue operations and/or meet our obligations as they mature. As required by the AMEX notice, we submitted a plan advising of the action we have taken, or will take that will bring us into compliance with the listing standards.
On June 15, 2006, we announced that the AMEX accepted our plan for regaining compliance with the continued listing standards and granted us an extension to June 30, 2006, to regain compliance with continued listing standards. We did not meet all of the continued listing standards by the target date of June 30, 2006, and requested a further extension. We met with the AMEX on December 12, 2006, and discussed our financial projections and progress on the plan we submitted to the AMEX in April 2006. We again requested an extension to regain compliance. On January 26, 2007, the AMEX notified us that, although we remain out of compliance with certain of AMEX’S continued listing standards, we have demonstrated an ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards. Accordingly, the AMEX agreed to grant us an extension to May 31, 2007 (“Revised Plan Period”) to become compliant with AMEX’S continued listing standards.
During the Revised Plan Period, we must provide monthly updates to the AMEX. These updates must include any significant corporate developments completed by us, as well as an assessment regarding our status as it relates to a potential bankruptcy filing. In addition, we must provide information concerning current cash balances, profit/loss statements and accounts payable updates, which include a list and aging of all outstanding payables, as well as whether any venders have suspended services due to lack of payment or other reason. AMEX will review us periodically to assess our progress. If we do not show progress consistent with the plan to regain compliance with continued listing standards, AMEX will review the circumstances and may immediately commence delisting proceedings. Additionally, AMEX is authorized to initiate immediate delisting proceedings as appropriate in the public interest, notwithstanding the grant of the extension through the Revised Plan Period.
Our ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards will be substantially dependent on our ability to complete additional financing and/or operating initiatives, of which there is no assurance. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue our listing on the AMEX. If we are unable to continue our listing on the AMEX, the value of your investment could be substantially reduced.
Under our accounts receivable credit facility, Wells Fargo is not obligated to purchase from us any accounts that it deems unacceptable in its sole discretion, and Wells Fargo is not required to purchase any minimum amount of accounts. If we default in our obligations under the facility, Wells Fargo could exercise several remedies and our assets will be subject to foreclosure, and we maybe forced to declare bankruptcy.
On November 16, 2006, we entered into an agreement with Wells Fargo for a Receivables Advance Facility that replaced our existing line of credit with Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (Western) (“Wachovia”). We have unconditionally agreed to guarantee any and all payment obligations of MPC incurred under the facility.
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Under the Receivables Advance Facility, MPC may assign to Wells Fargo, and Wells Fargo may purchase from MPC, certain accounts receivable. Wells Fargo will advance to MPC a percentage of the value of the purchased accounts. The Receivables Advance Facility provides MPC with liquidity only to the extent that MPC is able to generate accounts receivable from its operations, and do not provide for borrowing by MPC against the value of its other assets. Additionally, Wells Fargo has the right to require that MPC repurchase the purchased accounts in the event MPC’s customer does not pay the accounts within specified timeframes, if a material customer dispute arises, or in the event of a default under the Receivables Advance Facility. Wells Fargo has discretion as to the percentage advanced to MPC against any accounts. Wells Fargo is not obligated to purchase any accounts from MPC that Wells Fargo deems unacceptable in its sole discretion, and it is not required to purchase any minimum amount of accounts receivable from MPC. Because of Wells Fargo’s discretion pursuant to the terms of the Receivables Advance Facility and because borrowing is available only against accounts receivable generated from MPC’s operations, we cannot assure you of the amount of liquidity, if any, that will be available to us from Wells Fargo.
The Receivables Advance Facility with Wells Fargo is secured by substantially all of MPC’s assets. In the event MPC defaults, our assets will be subject to foreclosure. Additionally, Wells Fargo has several additional remedies for default, including acceleration of MPC’s payment obligations and discontinuation of the purchase of accounts receivable. If, in the event of a default by MPC, Wells Fargo forecloses under the Receivables Advance Facility, we may be forced to declare bankruptcy and you will likely lose the entire value of your investment.
We have incurred substantial losses in the past and may incur losses in the future if we do not achieve revenue growth, gross margin improvement or a reduction of operating expenses as a percentage of revenues or a combination of the foregoing. Any future losses could decrease our ability to effectively operate the business, obtain additional liquidity and cause our stock price to decrease significantly, and could result in bankruptcy.
In 2005 and 2004, as stand-alone entities, we (under the name HyperSpace Communications) incurred net losses of $7.5 million and $3.2 million respectively, and MPC incurred net losses of $21.0 million and $6.2 million. In 2006, the combined company incurred a net loss of $58.7 million. Our loss during 2006 was partially the result of an approximately 22% decline in net sales compared to 2005 on a proforma basis, in part attributable to our liquidity constraints, competition, and decreased sales to several large federal agencies, along with a net increase in other income and expense of approximately $7 million, compared to 2005. Our gross margin in 2006 has also declined compared to comparable periods in 2005. Our HyperSpace software product line has declined significantly in sales, and we do not expect material sales of these products in the future. Net sales and gross margin may continue to decline. While we have reduced certain operating expenses, the reductions may not be sufficient to reach profitability. We will incur losses in the future if we do not achieve revenue growth, gross margin improvement or a reduction of operating expenses or a combination of the foregoing. Future losses raise doubts about our ability to achieve profitability, which could decrease our ability to effectively operate the business, obtain additional liquidity and result in a significant decrease in the price of our securities, and could result in bankruptcy.
If net sales continue to decline and we are unable to further reduce expenses, we will not have sufficient cash flow and, under those circumstances, we will need additional capital to continue operations and to execute on our business plan. Such additional capital may not be available and you could lose the entire value of your investment.
On a proforma basis, sales declined significantly in 2005 compared to 2004, and in 2006 compared to 2005. If net sales continue to decline and we are unable to make further reductions in expenses, we will not be able to fund our operations from cash generated by our business. Because of competitive pressures, the impacts of our liquidity constraints, generally declining average sales prices on many of our products, and other factors, it is probable that our revenues will continue to decline. We have principally financed our operations through the private placement of shares of common and preferred stock, debt and an IPO and MPC has financed its operations through internally-generated cash through credit facilities, with limited additional borrowing availability. If we fail to generate sufficient net sales and cash flow to fund operations, our ability to increase sales will be severely limited and we will not be able to operate effectively unless we are able to obtain additional capital through equity or debt financings. Such additional capital may not be available and you could lose the entire value of your investment.
We have had limited success in raising capital to address our liquidity needs in the past and may not be able to successfully raise capital in the future. If we are unable to raise additional funding, we will not be able to effectively operate the business, and you could lose the entire value of your investment.
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Historically, we have financed our operations through private placements of equity securities, convertible debt, loans from our founder and other Board members, short-term loans, a line of credit and $7.1 million in net proceeds from our IPO. Under its prior ownership before the merger, MPC made several unsuccessful attempts to raise additional capital to address its liquidity needs. Subsequent to the merger, we have made several attempts to raise additional capital. Except for funds raised though the exercise of warrants in late 2005 and early 2006 and the private placement of convertible debentures in April, September and October 2006, these attempts have also been unsuccessful. We may not be successful in future attempts to raise additional capital. If we are not able to raise additional capital to address our liquidity needs, we will not be able to effectively operate the business and you could lose the entire value of your investment.
Raising additional capital may substantially dilute existing shareholders.
If we are able to raise additional funds through the sale of equity or convertible securities, the financing likely will cause a significant dilution of the ownership percentage of existing shareholders.
We are required to account for certain of our convertible debentures as derivative financial instruments, which could have a significant positive or negative impact on our future earnings.
We issued convertible debentures during 2006 that require accounting for certain elements of such debentures as derivative financial instruments. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we must re-measure these financial instruments at each reporting period. Changes in the fair market value of these financial instruments are required to be recognized in earnings. The calculation of the fair market value of these financial instruments contains significant management estimates, and as a result a positive or negative impact on our future earnings could be significant.
We face intense competition from the leading PC manufacturing companies in the world as well as from other hardware and information technology service companies. If we are unable to compete effectively, we may not be able to achieve sufficient market penetration to achieve and sustain profitability.
The PC industry is highly competitive and is characterized by aggressive pricing by several large branded and numerous generic competitors, short product life cycles, declining year-on-year average sale prices for personal computers and price sensitivity by customers. Our most significant PC hardware competitors, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, and Lenovo, have substantially greater market presence and greater financial, technical, sales and marketing, manufacturing, distribution and other resources, longer operating histories, greater name recognition and a broader offering of products and services. Competitors for server and storage products include Rackable Systems, EMC and NetApp, which have greater market presence, technical resources and a broader offering of servers and storage products than we do. Many of our competitors also have greater resources to acquire and launch new products and technologies. Many of our competitors who are internationally based or manufacture offshore enjoy lower labor costs. Many of our competitors have greater resources to devote to the development, promotion and sale of products than we do and, as a result, are able to offer products and services that provide significant price or other advantages over those offered by us.
We do not attempt to compete on price alone, rather we compete primarily on the basis of:
• customer service, warranty and support; |
• features and functionality of our products; |
• product customization; |
• product performance; |
• product quality and reliability; and |
• maintaining customer and supplier relationships. |
To the extent we are unable to compete successfully in any of the foregoing categories, our revenue and business prospects will be affected adversely. We expect competitive pressures to continue into the foreseeable future, particularly as various competitors have from time to time announced intentions to expand their market share through price reductions. In recent periods, we have lost sales opportunities due to competitors proposing prices at levels that we are unable to match. We expect that average sales prices for PCs will continue to decline. If we continue to reduce PC prices in response to competition, are unable to reduce our overall cost structure at the same rate or greater than our declining average selling prices, or are unable to diversify into higher margin areas such as
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storage and servers, we will be unable to maintain or improve gross margins which will also affect liquidity and cash flows.
We intend to reduce our historical dependence on desktops and laptops, and shift our efforts to server and storage products, but we have not yet fully implemented this strategy and we may not be successful. We may not reach profitability if we do not meet our sales expectations or if our product mix and service offerings are substantially different than anticipated.
Our realized profit margins vary among our products and services offered and in 2006 and 2005, our gross margin earned was insufficient to cover all of our operating expenses. We intend to attempt to reduce our historical dependence on desktops and laptops and shift our development and sales efforts toward higher margin server and storage products. We have not yet fully implemented this strategy and we cannot assure you that we will be successful in making the shift or that any such shift will result in higher margins or profitability. If our mix of products and services is substantially different from what we anticipate in any particular period, our earnings could be less than expected. If we are unable to increase sales of higher margin products, including storage and servers, or if margins continue to decline in the current products we offer, our results of operations and financial condition will be adversely affected.
We have several large customers who represent a significant portion of our net sales. If we were to lose or experience a substantial decline in sales to one or more of these customers, our net sales may decline substantially.
Historically, MPC has derived a substantial portion of its net sales from various agencies within the US federal government, including agencies within the Department of Defense and civilian departments, as well as state and local government and educational customers. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, MPC derived 39% of its net sales from agencies of the federal government. We expect to continue to derive a substantial portion of our net sales from these markets for the foreseeable future. Our sales to these customers may not continue in future periods. In 2006, we experienced declines in sales to most agencies within the US Federal Government compared to 2005, due in part to our ongoing liquidity constraints.
We are currently working to diversify our customer base by marketing our products to other agencies within the federal government and other customers within the state and local government and educational and mid-market enterprise markets. We may not be able to achieve a sufficient level of customer diversification to mitigate the risks associated with high customer concentration in the federal government market.
Our sales to federal government customers may continue to decline.
Historically, our sales to federal government customers have constituted a substantial portion of our revenue. Our net sales to federal government customers were $111 million and $159 million in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Federal sales may continue to decline because of a number of factors, including an increasing reliance by the federal government on “bulk buys”, where initial purchase price constitutes a primary factor in the purchase decision.
Our business plans are substantially dependent on our ability to improve gross margin, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve this objective.
Success in our restructuring plans is substantially dependent on our ability to improve gross margin. Our gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2007 declined to 11.6% from 12.2% for the same period in 2006. We have several initiatives to improve gross margin, but there can be no assurance that these initiatives will be successful. Our plans are dependant upon our ability to get such customers to purchase higher margin products, such as servers and storage, which historically have constituted a relatively small portion of our business. There is no assurance we will be successful with the initiatives
We rely on third party suppliers to provide critical components of our products, some of which are available from only one source. If our suppliers were unable to meet our demands or fail to deliver supplies because of our inability to meet payment terms, and alternative sources were not available, we could experience manufacturing interruptions, delays or inefficiencies.
We require a high volume of quality products and components for our product offerings, substantially all of which we obtain from outside suppliers. For example, we rely on Intel for its processors and motherboards and Microsoft
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for our operating systems and other software on our computer systems. We also procure a number of components from international suppliers, particularly from Asia. This carries potential political and foreign currency risk. We maintain several single-source supplier relationships primarily to increase our purchasing power with these suppliers. A few suppliers have sued us in attempts to collect past due amounts. If shortages or delays arise, the prices of these components may increase or the components may not be available at all. We may not be able to secure enough components at reasonable prices or of acceptable quality to build new products to meet customer demand, which could adversely affect our business and financial results. We currently do not have long-term supply contracts with any of our suppliers that would require them to supply products to us for any specific period or in any specific quantities, which could result in shortages or delays.
Additionally, there are significant risks associated with our reliance on these third party suppliers, including:
• potential price increases, in particular, those that we may not be able to pass on to our customers; |
• inability to achieve price decreases in our component costs; |
• inability of suppliers to increase production and achieve acceptable product yields on a timely basis; |
• delays caused by work stoppages or other disruptions related to the transport of components; |
• reduced control over delivery schedules, including unexpected delays and disruptions; |
• reduced control over product quality; and |
• changes in credit terms provided to us. |
Any of these factors could curtail, delay or impede our ability to deliver our products and meet customer demand.
Due to our limited liquidity, we have extended payment to many of our suppliers significantly beyond normal payment terms. We work diligently with suppliers to address concerns regarding late payments, and generally work to maintain good working relationships with key suppliers. In some instances, suppliers have placed us on credit hold, which has delayed delivery of components to our manufacturing facility while the issues are resolved. We have received notices of default from suppliers including Microsoft, but are attempting to manage the supplier relationships to the extent possible within the limits of our liquidity constraints. We may not be able to continue to do so. If we cannot obtain additional sources of liquidity, late payments to suppliers will recur, jeopardizing relationships and causing suppliers to stop working with us or to sell their products to our customers by other channels. Further, recurring late payments will result in additional credit holds, refusal to deliver components or termination of supply arrangements, any of which will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
We are substantially dependent on the willingness of our suppliers to continue to provide credit terms. A decision by suppliers to reduce or terminate credit lines would have a material negative impact on our business, or could result in bankruptcy.
Because of our liquidity constraints, we have been significantly late in paying many of our suppliers. We endeavor to maintain strong relationships with the suppliers, but some suppliers have elected to reduce or eliminate credit terms. If suppliers continue to reduce or eliminate credit terms, we may be unable to continue to obtain necessary components and services in a timely fashion, or at all, which would have a material adverse affect on our business and our ability to continue operations, and could result in our bankruptcy
Our liquidity constraints have resulted in a delay in delivery of components to our factory and delivery products to our customers. Delayed orders could negatively impact our relations with our customers and could result in cancellation of orders.
Because of our liquidity constraints, some of our suppliers have delayed delivery of components to our facility pending resolution of payment issues. As a result, some of our deliveries to customers have been delayed. Continued delay in delivery of products could negatively impact our customer relationships and result in decreased sales. Additionally, customers may elect to cancel late orders.
If governmental agencies consolidate their purchasing, we may not be able to sell products to our customers at historic levels, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition.
While federal agencies have tended to purchase on a decentralized basis, several government customers such as the Air Force and the IRS have begun to centralize their purchasing power and aggregate agency-wide PC requirements to award contracts to a single vendor. It is not clear whether this trend will expand to other agencies. Because of the
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highly competitive nature of large order opportunities, we are often unable to successfully compete for these opportunities while maintaining sufficient gross margins. If consolidation of purchasing by our governmental customers at the agency level continues, it will likely result in lost sales or sales that would not meet our margin expectations
Our contracts with governmental agencies make it difficult to accurately predict our future net sales and government customers may elect not to continue or extend contracts with us. Additionally, some of our historic subcontractors could elect to sell their products directly to the government or utilize other partners.
Our contracts with the federal, state and local governments do not guarantee any level of sales. These contracts merely authorize the sale of our products to various agencies within the government and are characterized as indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts. Accordingly, our customers within the public sector may choose not to continue purchasing our products. The uncertainties related to seasonality of government purchases based on budgetary cycles, future contract performance costs, product life cycles, quantities to be shipped and delivery dates, among other factors, make it difficult to predict the future sales and profits, if any, which may result from such contracts. Our government customers may elect not to continue or extend their contracts with us. Changes in budgetary priorities, modifications, curtailments or terminations, or the failure to renew government contracts, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations in the future. The seasonality and the unpredictability of our public sector customers make our quarterly and yearly financial results difficult to predict and subjects them to significant fluctuation. Furthermore, because we are a prime contractor with the US Government, certain other suppliers act as subcontractors and partner with us to sell their products to the customers. We have been slow in paying subcontractors in connection with our sales of their products. As a result, these subcontractors could seek to sell directly to such agencies or utilize other partners. Additionally, some agencies are utilizing Dunn & Bradstreet or similar credit reports in evaluating proposals to obtain or renew contracts, and these reports on us are negatively impacted by our liquidity constraints.
Compliance with government contract provisions is subject to periodic audit, and noncompliance with contract terms could result in contract termination, substantial monetary fines and damages, suspension or debarment from doing business with the government and other civil or criminal liability. Additionally, government contracts are terminable at the government’s convenience or upon default.
Compliance with government contract provisions is subject to periodic audit. Noncompliance with such contract provisions and government procurement regulations could result in termination of our government contracts, substantial monetary fines or damages, suspension or debarment from doing business with the government and civil or criminal liability. During the term of any suspension or debarment by any government agency, we could be prohibited from competing for or being awarded any contract or order. In addition, substantially all of our government contracts are terminable at any time at the government’s convenience or upon default. Upon termination of a government contract for default, the government may also seek to recover from the defaulting contractor the increased costs of procuring the specified goods and services from a different contractor.
The estimated cost of providing a product warranty is recorded at the time net sales are recognized, and if actual failure rates exceed the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required and could negatively affect earnings in the period that the adjustments are made.
We provide warranties with the sale of most of our products. The estimated cost of providing the product warranty is recorded at the time net sales is recognized based on its historical experience. Estimated warranty costs are affected by ongoing product failure rates, specific product class failures outside of experience and material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure or in providing customer support. If actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs exceed the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required and could negatively affect earnings in the period the adjustments are made. Actual financial claims for defects may be larger than expected and accrued warranty reserves.
You cannot rely on past operating results and our future operating results will likely fluctuate.
Our past results prior to July 2005 do not include the results of MPC Computers, LLC. Our past results should not be relied upon as an indicator of our future performance. MPC’s operating results have varied greatly in the past and likely will vary in the future depending upon a number of factors including the successful execution of our new business strategies. This initiative entails entering new markets, developing new product and service offerings and
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pursuing new customers many of these factors are beyond our control. Our revenues, gross margins and operating results may fluctuate significantly due to, among other things:
• shortages and delays in delivery of critical components, including components from foreign suppliers; |
• competition; |
• ability to timely pay our suppliers; |
• business and economic conditions overall and in our markets; |
• seasonality in the timing and amount of orders we receive from our customers that may be tied to budgetary cycles, product plans or equipment rollout schedules; |
• cancellations or delays of customer product orders, or the loss of a significant customer; |
• an increase in operating expenses; |
• new product announcements or introductions; |
• our ability to develop, introduce and market new products and product enhancements on a timely basis, if at all; |
• the sales volume, the timing of component purchases for product assembly, product configuration and mix of products; |
• technological changes in the market for our products; and |
• reductions in the average selling prices that we are able to charge to our customers due to competition or other factors. |
Due to these and other factors, our net sales may not increase or even remain at their current levels. Because a majority of our operating expenses are fixed in the short-term, a small variation in our net sales can cause significant variations in our earnings from quarter to quarter and our operating results may vary significantly in future periods. Therefore, our historical results may not be a reliable indicator of our future performance.
Claims that we are infringing upon intellectual property rights of third parties could subject us to significant litigation and licensing expenses, or prevent us from selling ours products. Because of our liquidity constraints, a significant intellectual property claim or litigation could have a material negative impact our business and ability to continue operations or result in bankruptcy.
From time to time, other companies and individuals assert patent, copyright, trademark or intellectual property rights to technologies or marks that are important to the technology industry in general or to our business in particular. Any litigation or other dispute resolution regarding patents or other intellectual property could be time-consuming and expensive, and divert our management and other key personnel from business operations. In some cases, we may be able to seek indemnification from suppliers of allegedly infringing components, but we cannot assure you that suppliers would agree to provide indemnification or be financially capable of covering potential damages or expenses. The complexity of technology and the uncertainty of intellectual property litigation increase the risks and potential costs associated with intellectual property infringement claims. Additionally, many of our competitors have significantly larger patent portfolios, which may increase the probability that claims will be asserted against us and decrease our ability to defend such claims. Claims of intellectual property infringement might also require us to enter into license agreements with costly royalty obligations, payments for past infringement or other unfavorable terms. If we are unable to obtain royalty or license agreements on terms acceptable to us then we may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against the development and sale of certain products. Because of our liquidity constraints, a significant intellectual property claim or litigation, including a claim or litigation with Adams, (See Part II, Item 1 – “Legal Proceedings”), could have a material impact on our ability to maintain the operations of the business or could result in bankruptcy.
Our business success may be dependent on our ability to obtain licenses to intellectual property developed by others on commercially reasonable and competitive terms.
Our product offerings are dependent upon obtaining patent and other intellectual property rights from third parties. We may not continue to have access to existing or new third party technology for use in our products. It may be necessary in the future to seek or renew licenses relating to various aspects of our products and business methods. However, the necessary licenses may not be available on acceptable terms and obtaining licenses could be costly. If we or our suppliers are unable to obtain such licenses, we may be forced to market products without certain desirable technological features. We could also incur substantial costs to redesign our products around other parties’ protected technology. Because of our liquidity constraints, we may not be able to acquire necessary licenses or pay the costs to redesign our products.
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We rely primarily on our direct sales force to generate revenues, and may be unable to hire additional qualified sales personnel in a timely manner or retain our existing sales representatives.
To date, we have relied primarily on our direct sales force to sell our products. This sales force has developed close relationships with our customers. The competition for qualified sales personnel in our industry is very intense. If we are unable to retain our existing sales personnel or replace any professionals who leave, we may not be able to maintain or grow or maintain our current level of revenues.
General economic, business or industry conditions may adversely affect our future operating results and financial condition.
Weak economic conditions in the United States may adversely affect our product sales. If general economic and industry conditions deteriorate, customers or potential customers could reduce their technology investments and demand for our products and services could be adversely affected. For example, reductions in state and local budgets as a result of weak economic conditions have adversely affected MPC’s sales to many of its customers in the public sector.
Our inability to properly anticipate customer demand or effectively manage our supply chain could result in higher or lower inventory levels that could adversely affect our operating results and our balance sheet.
By distributing products directly to our customers and employing “just-in-time” supply chain management techniques, we have historically been able to avoid the need to maintain high levels of finished goods and component inventory as compared to other manufacturers who do not sell directly to end users and employ just-in-time manufacturing techniques. This has minimized costs and allowed us to respond more quickly to changing customer demands, reducing our exposure to the risk of product obsolescence. However, customer concentration, seasonality within our business and changing demands may all result in our inability to properly anticipate customer demand that could result in excess or insufficient inventory of certain products. In addition, we maintain certain component products in inventory. A decrease in market demand or a decision to increase supply, among other factors, could result in higher finished goods and component inventory levels and a decrease in value of this inventory could have a negative effect on our results of operations and our balance sheet. Further, while we have generally been able to effectively manage our supply chain in the past, we may not be able to continue to do so, which could have a similar adverse effect on our results of operations. Our liquidity constraints make it difficult to effectively employ our “just-in-time” supply chain management techniques because delayed payment to suppliers may result in delayed delivery of components.
Failure of any portion of our infrastructure at our sole manufacturing facility could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We are highly dependent on our manufacturing infrastructure to achieve our business objectives. If we experience a problem that impairs our manufacturing infrastructure, such as a computer virus, intentional disruption of IT systems by a third party, a work stoppage, or manufacturing failure, including the occurrence of a natural disaster which affects our sole manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho, the resulting disruptions could impede our ability to book or process orders, manufacture and ship in a timely manner or otherwise carry on our business in the ordinary course. Any such events could cause us to lose significant customers or net sales and could require us to incur significant expense to eliminate these problems and address related security concerns. Further, because of the seasonality of our business, the potential adverse effect resulting from any such events or any other disruption to our business could be accentuated if it occurs during a disproportionately heavy demand or shipping cycle during any fiscal year period.
Our failure to effectively manage product migration and increasingly short product life cycles may directly affect the demand for our products and our profitability.
Our business model depends on being able to anticipate changing customer demands and effectively manage the migration from one product to another. Our industry is characterized by rapid changes in technology and customer preferences, which result in the frequent introduction of new products, short product life cycles and continual improvement in product price for performance characteristics. Product migrations present some of the greatest challenges and risks for any technology company. We work closely with customers, product and component suppliers and other technology developers to evaluate the latest developments in products. The success of our product introductions depends on many factors including the availability of new products, access to and rights to use
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proprietary technology, successful quality control and training of sales and support personnel. Furthermore, it is difficult to accurately forecast customer preferences, demands or market trends or transitions. Even if we are successful in developing or transitioning to new or enhanced products or techniques, they may not be accepted by customers or we may not be able to produce them on a timely basis, or at all. Accordingly, if we are unable to effectively manage a product migration, our business and results of operations could be negatively affected.
If defects are discovered in our products after shipment, we could incur additional costs.
Our products may contain undetected defects. Discovery of the defects may occur after shipment, resulting in a loss of or delay in market acceptance, which could reduce our product sales and net sales. In addition, these defects could result in claims by customers for damages against us. Any damage claim could distract management’s attention from operating our business and, if successful, result in significant losses that might not be covered by our insurance. Even if such a claim were to prove unsuccessful, it could cause harm to our reputation and goodwill and could damage our relationship with actual and potential customers.
If we lose the services of one or more members of our executive management team or other key employees, we may not be able to execute our business strategy.
Our future success depends in large part upon the continued service of our executive management team and other key employees. The loss of services of any one or more members of our executive management team or other key employees could seriously harm our business. In recent months we have experienced greater turnover in personnel than we have historically experienced and several of our executive officers have terminated their employment with us or resigned. The inability to quickly replace necessary personnel with qualified employees could harm our business. It is possible that our liquidity constraints, or continued declines in sales, may cause our management and employees to pursue other opportunities and we may not be able to replace them with qualified employees.
If we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our ability to develop and successfully market our products could be harmed and our growth could be limited.
We believe that our success depends largely on the talents and efforts of highly skilled individuals. As a result, our future success is dependent on our ability to identify, attract, retain and motivate highly skilled research and development, sales and marketing, finance and customer service and support personnel. Any of our current employees may terminate their employment at any time. The loss of any of our key employees or our inability to attract or retain qualified personnel could delay the development and introduction of, and harm our ability to sell, our products. Competition for hiring individuals with the skills applicable to our business is intense. We may not be able to hire or retain the personnel necessary to execute our business plan.
Our recent restructuring actions will place additional workload and responsibility on continuing employees and it is possible that some employees will pursue other opportunities.
In 2006, we completed a restructuring program that included a reduction in employee headcount. The reduction in employees has placed additional workload and responsibility on continuing employees, and it is possible that some employees will elect to pursue other employment opportunities. The loss of key employees could have a material negative impact on our business. The reductions included some sales management and personnel, and it is possible that such reductions could negatively impact our sales.
Any acquisitions we make could result in dilution to our existing shareholders and could be difficult to integrate, which could cause difficulties in managing our business, resulting in a decrease in the value of your investment.
Evaluating acquisition targets is difficult and acquiring other businesses involves risk. Our completion of the acquisition of other businesses would subject us to a number of risks, including the following:
• difficulty in integrating the acquired operations and retaining acquired personnel; |
• limitations on our ability to retain acquired sales and distribution channels and customers; |
• diversion of management’s attention and disruption of our ongoing business; and |
• limitations on our ability to incorporate acquired technology and rights into our product and service offerings and maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies. |
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Furthermore, we may incur indebtedness or issue equity securities to pay for future acquisitions. The issuance of equity or convertible debt securities would be dilutive to our then existing shareholders. We would need approval from Wells Fargo under our credit facility in order to issue additional debt. We are also prohibited from incurring additional debt in certain circumstances under our September 2006 Convertible Debentures. There can be no assurance we would obtain such approvals.
Risks Relating To Our Securities
We may incur significant liquidated damages and could default on our convertible debentures if we do not register shares of common stock held by certain of our security holders.
We are obligated to register shares of common stock underlying the convertible debentures and warrants that we sold in September and October 2006 private placements. We filed the registration statement with the SEC on November 8, 2006 and amendments to the registration statement on January 12, 2007 and April 9, 2007, but due to the large number of shares of common stock being registered relative to the number of shares of our common stock currently outstanding, and the large number of shares of common stock that underlie convertible securities, we have encountered significant difficulties in having the registration statement declared effective. The registration statement is not yet effective and we cannot predict when, if ever, it will be declared effective by the SEC. As a result, we are currently accruing significant liquidated damages. These liquidated damages will continue to accrue until an effective registration statement is in place. Additionally, an event of default may occur under the convertible debentures if the registration statement is not effective within 180 days after closing. Investors who purchased the convertible debentures in September 2006 have agreed to waive the event of default relating to their convertible debentures, but we cannot assure you that they will continue to waive the event of default or that investors who purchased the convertible debentures in October 2006 will waive an event of default relating to their convertible debentures. We do not know when, or if, the SEC will declare the registration statement effective and continued accrual and subsequent payment of liquidated damages, and/or an event of default under the convertible debentures, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
An active trading market for our securities has not developed and the prices of our securities may be volatile.
An active sustained trading market for our securities has not yet developed. We do not have any analyst coverage of our securities or any commitments to provide research coverage. Our stock price has been volatile since our IPO and the acquisition of MPC in July 2005 which was privately held. The price at which our securities trade is likely to be highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, those discussed in the other risk factors described above and the following:
• volatility in stock market prices and volumes, which is particularly common among smaller capitalized companies; |
• lack of research coverage for companies with small public floats; |
• failure to achieve sustainable financial performance; |
• actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; |
• announcements of technological innovations by us or others; |
• entry of new or more powerful competitors into our markets or consolidation of existing competitors to create larger, more formidable competitors; |
• terrorist attacks either in the US or abroad; |
• general stock market conditions; and |
• the general state of the US and world economies. |
Any future sales of our common stock may depress the prices of our securities and negatively affect the value of your investment.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock into the public market, or the perception that these sales could occur, could adversely affect the prices of our securities or could impair our ability to obtain capital through an offering of equity securities.
If any of the holders of our common stock opt to sell large blocks of our common stock into the public market, it could depress the price of our securities and make it difficult for us to raise capital through an offering of equity securities. In addition, if a significant number of the holders of our public warrants exercise their warrants and re-
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sell the underlying shares of our common stock in a relatively short period of time, the sale of those shares could depress the market price for our common stock.
We do not intend to pay dividends and you may not experience a return on investment without selling your securities.
We have never declared or paid, nor do we intend in the foreseeable future to declare or pay, any cash dividends on our common stock. Since we intend to retain all future earnings to finance the operation and growth of our business, you will likely need to sell your securities in order to realize a return of or on your investment, if any.
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that could delay or prevent a change in control even if the change in control would be beneficial to our shareholders.
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that could delay or prevent a change in control of our company, even one beneficial to our shareholders. These provisions could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. Among other things, these provisions:
• authorize the issuance of preferred stock that can be created and issued by the board of directors without prior shareholder approval and deter or prevent a takeover attempt; |
• prohibit shareholder action by written consent, thereby requiring all shareholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our shareholders; |
• prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors, which would otherwise allow less than a majority of shareholders to elect director candidates; |
• provide that our board of directors is divided into three classes, each serving three-year terms; and |
• establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by shareholders at shareholder meetings. |
EXHIBIT INDEX |
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Exhibit | | |
Number | | Description of Document |
2.1 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 20, 2005 by and among the Registrant, Spud Acquisition Corp., GTG PC Holdings, LLC and GTG-Micron Holding Company, LLC, as amended (1) |
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2.2 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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2.3 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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2.4 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (5) |
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3.2 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (19) |
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4.1 | | Specimen common stock certificate (6) |
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4.2 | | Form of Representative’s Option Agreement for Units (7) |
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4.3 | | Form of Warrant Agreement (7) |
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4.4 | | Form of Warrant (8) |
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4.5 | | 2001 Equity Incentive Plan (9) |
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4.6 | | 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (10) |
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4.7 | | Form of Convertible Debenture entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.8 | | Form of Warrant entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.9 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated April 24, 2006 entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.10 | | Form of Lock-up Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.11 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated July 25, 2005, as amended December 6, 2006 (11) |
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4.12 | | Form of $1.10 Warrant (12) |
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4.13 | | Form of $1.60 Warrant (12) |
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4.14 | | Form of Convertible Debenture entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.15 | | Form of Warrant entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.16 | | Registration Rights Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.17 | | Form of Lock-up Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.18 | | Form of Convertible Debenture entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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4.19 | | Form of Warrant entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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4.20 | | Registration Rights Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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4.21 | | Form of Letter Agreement amending and waiving provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement dated September 6, 2006 and Convertible Debentures due September 6, 2009 (20) |
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10.1 | | Form of Employment Memorandum for certain MPC Computers Officers (13) |
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10.2 | | Form of Indemnity Agreement with each Director and certain Officers (13) |
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10.3 | | Management Incentive Plan (14) |
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10.4 | | Commercial Lease with Micron Technology Inc., dated April 30, 2001, as amended (14) |
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10.5 | | Employment Agreement between HyperSpace Communications, Inc. and John P. Yeros dated as of September 28, 2005, as amended on September 6, 2006 (15) |
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10.6 | | Employment Agreement between HyperSpace Communications, Inc. and Michael R. Whyte dated as of October 12, 2006 (16) |
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10.7 | | Employment Agreement between MPC Corporation and Curtis M. Akey dated as of April 16, 2007 (21) |
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10.8 | | Account Purchase Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Wells Fargo and MPC Computers, LLC (18) |
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10.9 | | Account Purchase Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Wells Fargo and MPC-G, LLC (18) |
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10.10 | | Account Purchase Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Wells Fargo and MPC Solution Sales, LLC (18) |
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10.11 | | Cross-Collateral and Cross Default Agreement dated November 16, 2006 (18) |
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10.12 | | Guaranty by Corporation dated November 16, 2006 by HyperSpace Communications, Inc. for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank. (18) |
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10.13 | | Guaranty by Corporation dated November 16, 2006 by HyperSpace Communications, Inc. for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank. (18) |
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10.14 | | Guaranty by Corporation dated November 16, 2006 by HyperSpace Communications, Inc. for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank. (18) |
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31.1* | | Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2* | | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1** | | Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2** | | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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* Filed herewith. |
** Furnished herewith. |
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(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2005 and on Form 8-K, filed on May 16, 2005 and July 12, 2005. |
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(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4,4 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2006. |
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(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 99.2 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006. |
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(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2006. |
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(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to the Registrant’s Report on Form S-3, filed with the |
Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2005. |
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(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration |
Statement on Form SB-2/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2004. |
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(7) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit Nos. 4.7 and 4.8, respectively, to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 |
to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange |
Commission on October 1, 2004. |
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(8) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.9 to Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant’s Registration |
Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2004. |
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(9) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 99.1 to the Registrant’s Registration |
Statement on Form S8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2005. |
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(10) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 99.2 on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and |
Exchange Commission on July 25, 2005 |
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(11) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2005. |
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(12) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 15, 2006. |
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(13) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 and 10.5 on Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and |
Exchange Commission on November 14, 2005. |
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(14) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 and 10.4, respectively on From 10KSB, filed with the Securities |
and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2006. |
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(15) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1 on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2005 and Exhibit 99.3 on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006, respectively. |
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(16) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission |
on October 12, 2006. |
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(17) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on |
January 12, 2007. |
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(18) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit Nos. 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, 99.4, 99.5, 99.6, and 99.7, respectively, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 2006. |
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(19) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2007. |
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(20) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.21 on Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007. |
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(21) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2007. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| MPC Corporation |
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Date: May 15, 2007 | /s/: John P. Yeros |
| John P. Yeros |
| Chairman and CEO |
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Date: May 15, 2007 | /s/: Curtis M. Akey |
| Curtis M. Akey |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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Exhibit | | |
Number | | Description of Document |
2.1 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 20, 2005 by and among the Registrant, Spud Acquisition Corp., GTG PC Holdings, LLC and GTG-Micron Holding Company, LLC, as amended (1) |
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2.2 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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2.3 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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2.4 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (5) |
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3.2 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (19) |
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4.1 | | Specimen common stock certificate (6) |
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4.2 | | Form of Representative’s Option Agreement for Units (7) |
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4.3 | | Form of Warrant Agreement (7) |
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4.4 | | Form of Warrant (8) |
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4.5 | | 2001 Equity Incentive Plan (9) |
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4.6 | | 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (10) |
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4.7 | | Form of Convertible Debenture entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.8 | | Form of Warrant entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.9 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated April 24, 2006 entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.10 | | Form of Lock-up Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 (2) |
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4.11 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated July 25, 2005, as amended December 6, 2006 (11) |
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4.12 | | Form of $1.10 Warrant (12) |
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4.13 | | Form of $1.60 Warrant (12) |
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4.14 | | Form of Convertible Debenture entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.15 | | Form of Warrant entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.16 | | Registration Rights Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.17 | | Form of Lock-up Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 6, 2006 (3) |
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4.18 | | Form of Convertible Debenture entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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4.19 | | Form of Warrant entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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4.20 | | Registration Rights Agreement entered into in connection with Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2006 (4) |
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4.21 | | Form of Letter Agreement amending and waiving provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement dated September 6, 2006 and Convertible Debentures due September 6, 2009 (20) |
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10.1 | | Form of Employment Memorandum for certain MPC Computers Officers (13) |
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10.2 | | Form of Indemnity Agreement with each Director and certain Officers (13) |
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10.3 | | Management Incentive Plan (14) |
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10.4 | | Commercial Lease with Micron Technology Inc., dated April 30, 2001, as amended (14) |
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10.5 | | Employment Agreement between HyperSpace Communications, Inc. and John P. Yeros dated as of September 28, 2005, as amended on September 6, 2006 (15) |
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10.6 | | Employment Agreement between HyperSpace Communications, Inc. and Michael R. Whyte dated as of October 12, 2006 (16) |
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10.7 | | Employment Agreement between MPC Corporation and Curtis M. Akey dated as of April 16, 2007 (21) |
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10.8 | | Account Purchase Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Wells Fargo and MPC Computers, LLC (18) |
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10.9 | | Account Purchase Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Wells Fargo and MPC-G, LLC (18) |
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10.10 | | Account Purchase Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Wells Fargo and MPC Solution Sales, LLC (18) |
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10.11 | | Cross-Collateral and Cross Default Agreement dated November 16, 2006 (18) |
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10.12 | | Guaranty by Corporation dated November 16, 2006 by HyperSpace Communications, Inc. for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank. (18) |
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10.13 | | Guaranty by Corporation dated November 16, 2006 by HyperSpace Communications, Inc. for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank. (18) |
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10.14 | | Guaranty by Corporation dated November 16, 2006 by HyperSpace Communications, Inc. for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank. (18) |
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31.1* | | Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2* | | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1** | | Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2** | | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of MPC Corporation, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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* Filed herewith. |
** Furnished herewith. |
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(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2005 and on Form 8-K, filed on May 16, 2005 and July 12, 2005. |
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(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4,4 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2006. |
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(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 99.2 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006. |
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(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2006. |
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(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to the Registrant’s Report on Form S-3, filed with the |
Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2005. |
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(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration |
Statement on Form SB-2/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2004. |
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(7) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit Nos. 4.7 and 4.8, respectively, to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 |
to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange |
Commission on October 1, 2004. |
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(8) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.9 to Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant’s Registration |
Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2004. |
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(9) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 99.1 to the Registrant’s Registration |
Statement on Form S8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2005. |
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(10) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 99.2 on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and |
Exchange Commission on July 25, 2005 |
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(11) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2005. |
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(12) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 respectively, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 15, 2006. |
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(13) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 and 10.5 on Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and |
Exchange Commission on November 14, 2005. |
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(14) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 and 10.4, respectively on From 10KSB, filed with the Securities |
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and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2006. |
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(15) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1 on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2005 and Exhibit 99.3 on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2006, respectively. |
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(16) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission |
on October 12, 2006. |
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(17) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1, on Form 8K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on |
January 12, 2007. |
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(18) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit Nos. 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, 99.4, 99.5, 99.6, and 99.7, respectively, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 2006. |
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(19) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2007. |
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(20) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.21 on Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007. |
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(21) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2007. |
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