UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT
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1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: Common Stock
2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: 21,584,183
3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): $0.725 (based upon the average bid and ask on September 26, 2007)
4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: $15,648,533
5) Total fee paid: $662.63
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2610-1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E 3X2
January 25, 2008
Dear Stockholder:
High End Ventures, Inc. cordially invites you to attend a Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday the 12th of February, 2008, at 2610-1066 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Please find enclosed a notice of the Special Meeting, a proxy statement describing the business to be transacted at the Special Meeting, and a proxy form for use in
voting at the Special Meeting.
Business matters to be acted upon at the Special Meeting are described in detail in the accompanying notice and proxy statement. In addition, we will report on our progress and provide an opportunity for questions of general interest to our stockholders.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nadir Walji, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Notice is hereby given by High End Ventures, Inc., (the “Corporation”) that a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) will be held at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday the 12th of
February, 2008, at the offices of High End Ventures, Inc., 2610-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At the Special Meeting, stockholders will vote on the following matters:
| (1) | a proposal to amend the Corporation’s articles of incorporation to change the name of the Corporation to “Electrolinks International Corp.”; |
| (2) | a proposal to approve the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, as amended, and the Amalgamation Agreement, both dated September 18, 2007, that will cause the Corporation to acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership or right to ownership of The Electrolinks Corporation through the merger of Power Grid Networks Ltd. and The Electrolinks Corporation (Power Grid Networks Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation formed solely to consummate the acquisition); and |
| (3) | a proposal to elect two individuals to the Corporation’s board of directors, each to serve with the current member of the board of directors until the next annual stockholders’ meeting or until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed. |
Information regarding the above matters is set forth in the proxy statement that accompanies this notice.
The board of directors of the Corporation has fixed the close of business on January 25th, 2008, as the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting. A
complete list of the stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting will be maintained at the Corporation’s principal executive offices during ordinary business hours for a period of ten
days prior to the Special Meeting. The list will be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the Special Meeting during this time. The stockholders list will also be produced at
the time and place of the Special Meeting and will be open during the whole time thereof.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Nadir Walji, Chief Executive Officer and Director
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON, PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED. IF YOU DO ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY VOTE EITHER IN PERSON OR BY YOUR PROXY.
YOU MAY ALSO RETURN YOUR EXECUTED PROXY BY FAX TO HOLLADAY STOCK TRANSFER, ATTN: TOM LEUCK, AT (480) 481-3941. MR. LEUCK’S PHONE NUMBER IS (480) 481-3940. IF YOU HOLD YOUR SHARES IN "STREET-NAME," PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY YOUR BROKERAGE FIRM OR BANK CAN SIGN A PROXY ON YOUR BEHALF, AND ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. WE URGE YOU TO CONTACT THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY, AND INSTRUCT THEM TO EXECUTE A PROXY IN FAVOR OF THE MATTERS PRESENTED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
INTRODUCTION
This proxy statement is furnished by High End Ventures, Inc., in connection with the solicitation of proxies for use at the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) to be held at 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at the offices of High End Ventures, Inc. 2610-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. This proxy statement is first being mailed to stockholders on or about January 28, 2008.
HIGH END VENTURES, INC.’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS PROPOSED THREE MATTERS TO THE STOCKHOLDERS AND HAS SOLICITED THE PROXY FORM ATTACHED HERETO.
Unless we indicate otherwise or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this proxy statement to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Corporation” are to High End Ventures, Inc. and our subsidiary; all references to “Power Grid” are to Power Grid Networks Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation formed solely to consummate the acquisition; all references to “Electrolinks” are to The Electrolinks Corporation; and all references to the “Agreements” are to the Business Combination Agreement, dated September 18, 2007, as amended, and the Amalgamation Agreement, dated September 18, 2007, that will cause the Corporation to acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership or right to ownership of Electrolinks through the amalgamation of Power Grid and Electrolinks.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. | Why did I receive this proxy statement? |
A. | You received this proxy statement as notice of the Special Meeting pertaining to the following: |
| (1) | a proposal to amend the Corporation’s articles of incorporation to change our name to “Electrolinks International Corp.”; |
| (2) | a proposal to approve the execution of the Agreements that will cause the Corporation to acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership or right to ownership of Electrolinks through the amalgamation of Power Grid and Electrolinks; and |
| (3) | a proposal to elect two new directors, each to serve with the current member of the board of directors until the next annual stockholders’ meeting or until their respective successors have been duly elected or appointed. |
Q. | Why does the Corporation propose to change its name to “Electrolinks International Corp.”? |
A. | The Corporation proposes a name change in connection with our prospective acquisition of Electrolinks to reflect the focus of our business operations following the acquisition. |
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Q. | When would you expect the amendment to become effective? |
A. | If approved at the Special Meeting, the proposed amendment to our articles of incorporation would be effective upon filing with the Colorado Secretary of State. The Corporation would file the amendment with the Colorado Secretary of State as soon as practical after the Special Meeting. |
Q. | Why does the Corporation propose to acquire Electrolinks? |
A. | Since commencing operations as an exploration stage mineral exploration company, we have had a history of net losses and have failed to identify precious metals on our sole exploration property. As such, we have considered additional business opportunities that might bring value to our stockholders. Despite the substantial doubt expressed by Electrolinks’ auditors regarding Electrolinks’ ability to continue as a going concern, our board of directors has determined that the acquisition of Electrolinks is a suitable business opportunity. |
Q. | Would the acquisition of Electrolinks constitute a change in control of the Corporation? |
A. | Yes. Following the close of the transaction, our present stockholders’ shares of common stock would be diluted by the issuance of 21,584,183 new shares to the stockholders of Electrolinks, which dilution would constitute a change of control since our current stockholders would retain approximately 42.3% of the outstanding common shares after the issuance while the stockholders of Electrolinks would acquire approximately 57.7% of our outstanding common shares. The proposed election of two new members to the board of directors would also constitute a change in control since our current board of directors is comprised of one member. |
Q. | When would you expect the acquisition of Electrolinks to be consummated? |
A. | If approved, the acquisition of Electrolinks would be consummated following the effective date of the acquisition, on or about February 12, 2008, but only in the event that all other proposals considered are also approved. |
Q. | How would the acquisition be consummated? |
A. In the event that the Corporation’s stockholders approve all proposals presented in this proxy statement, we would consummate the acquisition through an amalgamation of Power Grid, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation, and Electrolinks. The amalgamation would cause Electrolinks stockholders to exchange their shares for shares of the Corporation on a two for one (2:1) basis. Electrolinks stockholders would also be required to deliver a transmittal letter containing certain representations pertaining to the share exchange.
Q. | Would fractional shares be rounded up or would Electrolinks stockholders receive cash for fractional shares? |
A. | Any fractional shares would be rounded up to the next whole share. |
Q. | Why does the Corporation propose to elect two new members to the board of directors to serve with the sole member of our current board of directors? |
A. | The Agreements require that our stockholders elect two nominees proposed by Electrolinks to the |
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Corporation’s board of directors. Accordingly, Electrolinks has nominated two individuals familiar with Electrolinks’ business model who will serve on our board of directors with the sole member of our current board of directors in the event that such individuals are elected.
Q. | When would the new directors, if elected, be added to the board? |
A. | The two new directors, if elected, would be added to the Corporation’s board of directors immediately following the closing of the acquisition of Electrolinks, subject to stockholder approval of the Agreements and the name change. |
Q. | What happens if additional matters are presented at the Special Meeting? |
A. | No other business will be acted upon at the Special Meeting. |
Q. | What do I need to do now? |
A. | Vote, either in person or by proxy. |
Q. | What is a proxy? |
A. | A proxy is your legal designation of another person to vote the stock you own. That other person is considered your proxy. If you designate someone as your proxy in a written document, that document also is called a proxy. The Corporation has designated Nadir Walji, our chief executive officer and sole director, to act as proxy for the Special Meeting. |
Q. | Who may vote at the Special Meeting? |
A. | You may vote your common stock if the Corporation’s records show that you owned your shares as of the close of business on January 25, 2008 (the “Record Date”). You may cast one vote for each share of common stock held by you on all matters presented. As of the Record Date, there were 15,850,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. |
Q. | What is the quorum requirement for the Special Meeting? |
A. | A majority of the Corporation’s outstanding shares as of the record date must be present at the Special Meeting in order to hold the Special Meeting. This is called a quorum. Your shares will be counted for purposes of determining if there is a quorum if you (i) are present and vote in person at the Special Meeting, or (ii) have properly submitted a proxy card. |
Q. | What is the voting requirement to approve the proposals? |
A. | When a quorum is present, the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals is the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the shares entitled to vote on the matter that are represented at the Special Meeting. Abstentions have the same effect as votes against the proposals. |
If you hold shares beneficially in street name and do not provide your broker with voting instructions your shares may constitute “broker non-votes.” Generally, broker non-votes occur when a beneficial owner fails to give voting instructions with respect to “non-routine” matters. In tabulating the voting result for any particular proposal, shares that constitute broker non-votes are not considered entitled to vote on that proposal. Therefore, although broker non-votes are counted
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for purposes of determining a quorum, broker non-votes will not otherwise affect the outcome of any matter being voted on at the Special Meeting.
Q. | How does the board of directors recommend that I vote? |
A. | The board of directors recommends that you vote “FOR” each of the proposals. |
Q. | How can I vote my shares in person at the Special Meeting? |
A. | If your shares are registered directly in your name with the Corporation’s transfer agent, you are considered the “stockholder of record” with respect to those shares the proxy materials and proxy card are being sent directly to you. As the stockholder of record, you have the right to vote in person at the Special Meeting. If you choose to do so, you can bring the enclosed proxy card or vote using the ballot provided at the Special Meeting. However, even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, the board recommends that you vote your shares in advance as described below so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend the Special Meeting. |
Some of the Corporation’s stockholders hold their shares in street name through a stockbroker, bank, or other nominee rather than directly in their own name. In that case, you are considered the “beneficial owner” of shares held in street name, and the proxy materials are being forwarded to you together with a voting instruction card. Because a beneficial owner is not the stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares in person at the Special Meeting unless you obtain a “legal proxy” from the broker, trustee, or nominee that holds your shares, giving you the right to vote those shares at the Special Meeting. If you wish to attend the Special Meeting and vote in person, you will need to contact your broker, trustee, or nominee to obtain a legal proxy.
Q. | How can I vote my shares without attending the Special Meeting? |
A. | Whether you hold shares directly as the stockholder of record or beneficially in street name, you may direct your vote without attending the Special Meeting by completing and mailing your proxy card or voting instruction card in the enclosed pre-paid envelope or by facsimile. Please refer to the enclosed materials for details. |
Q. | What happens if I do not give specific voting instructions? |
A. | If you hold shares as a record holder, and you sign and return a proxy card without giving specific voting instructions, your shares will be voted as recommended by our board of directors. If you do not return a proxy and do not vote at the Special Meeting in person, your shares will not be voted. |
If you hold your shares through a broker, bank, or other nominee and you do not provide instructions on how to vote, your broker or other nominee may have authority to vote your shares on your behalf on matters to be considered at the Special Meeting.
Q. | How can I change my vote after I return my proxy card (“power of revocability”)? |
A. | You may revoke your proxy and change your vote at any time before the final vote at the Special Meeting. You may do this by signing a new proxy card with a later date or by attending the Special Meeting and voting in person. However, your attendance at the Special Meeting will not automatically revoke your proxy unless you vote at the Special Meeting or specifically request in writing that your prior proxy be revoked. |
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Q. | Does Colorado have dissenters’ rights of appraisal? |
A. | Stockholders of Colorado domestic corporations that are owners of an acquiring corporation do not have dissenters’ rights of appraisal under the Colorado Revised Statutes. |
Q. | Is my vote confidential? |
A. | Proxy instructions, ballots and voting tabulations that identify individual stockholders are handled in a manner that protects your voting privacy. Your vote will not be disclosed either within the Corporation or to third parties, except: (i) as necessary to meet applicable legal requirements, (ii) to allow for the tabulation of votes and certification of the vote, and (iii) to facilitate a successful proxy solicitation. Occasionally, stockholders provide written comments on their proxy card, which may be forwarded to the Corporation’s management. |
Q. | Where can I find the voting results of the Special Meeting? |
A. | The preliminary voting results will be announced at the Special Meeting. The final voting results will be tallied by our transfer agent and published by the Corporation on Form 8-K and Form 10-QSB. |
Q. | Why do you need stockholder approval for the proposals? |
A. | We are obligated to seek stockholder approval for each of the proposals pursuant to the Colorado Revised Statutes. |
Q. | Are the approvals of the proposals contingent upon one another? |
A. | Yes. The approval of each of the proposals is contingent upon the approval of the other proposals. Should any of the proposals, including the election of two individuals nominated by Electrolinks to serve on our board of directors, be rejected by the Corporation’s stockholders, we would abandon further efforts to acquire Electrolinks and pursue an alternative plan of operation focused on identifying and acquiring a suitable business opportunity. We would not limit our options to any particular industry, but would evaluate each prospective opportunity on its own merits. |
Q: | Who pays for the cost of this proxy solicitation? |
A: | The solicitation was made by the Corporation and as such we will pay the costs of the solicitation of proxies (under $10,000). The Corporation may also reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners of shares for expenses incurred in forwarding the voting materials to their customers who are beneficial owners and obtaining their voting instructions. In addition to soliciting proxies by mail, the Corporation’s board members, officers and employees may solicit proxies on the Corporation’s behalf, without additional compensation, personally or by telephone. |
Q: | How can I obtain a copy of the Corporation’s 10-KSB? |
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A: | A copy of the Corporation’s 2007 fiscal year end report on Form 10-KSB may be obtained at no charge by sending a written request to the Corporation’s corporate address. The Form 10-KSB is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. |
Q. | Whom can I contact with questions? |
A. | If you have any questions about any of the actions to be taken by the Corporation, please contact the Corporation’s chief executive officer, Nadir Walji, by telephone at (604) 602-1717. |
SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR PROPOSAL 2
THE ACQUISITION OF ELECTROLINKS WILL RESULT IN A CHANGE IN BUSINESS AND WILL RESULT IN A CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION.
This summary highlights selected information from this proxy statement related to the acquisition of Electrolinks and may not contain all of the information that is important to you. To understand the transaction fully, and for a more complete description of the terms of the acquisition, you should carefully read this entire proxy statement, including the Agreements and other exhibits attached hereto. We have included page references in this summary to direct you to the appropriate place in this proxy statement and the exhibits for a more complete description of the topics presented.
CONTACT INFORMATION
High End Ventures, Inc.
2610-1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E 3X2
Telephone: (604) 602-1717
Facsimile: (604) 687-6755
Attn: Nadir Walji
The Electrolinks Corporation
151 Bloor Street West, 4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 1S4
Telephone: (416) 924-0110 / (416) 850-8881
Facsimile: (416) 850-8882
Attn: Wayne Owens
BUSINESS CONDUCTED
High End Ventures, Inc. (page 23)
The Corporation is a Colorado corporation incorporated on January 19, 1999, with executive offices located in Vancouver, British Columbia. We were previously engaged in exploration activities designed to identify economically viable deposits of precious metals, which activities were unsuccessful and ultimately abandoned. The Corporation executed of a letter of intent on September 21, 2006 to acquire Electrolinks and on October 23, 2006 executed a Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange
intended to effect the acquisition. However, due to Canadian legal considerations relevant to the structure of the anticipated transaction the Corporation and Electrolinks mutually agreed not to proceed with the agreement. On September 18, 2007, as amended on November 9, 2007, the Corporation and Electrolinks executed the Agreements to acquire Electrolinks as a wholly owned subsidiary through the amalgamation of Power Grid and Electrolinks.
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The Electrolinks Corporation(page 29)
Electrolinks was formed in Ontario, Canada on March 24, 2004 as a development stage company focused on becoming a Full Service Broadband over Power Line (“BPL”) based telecommunications integrator that intends to offer BPL based “Smart Grid” products and services to electrical utilities and to buildings with multiple dwelling units (MDUs). BPL is a technology that delivers high-speed data over existing electric power delivery networks and is an alternative means for providing high-speed Internet access, Voice over Internet Protocol (“VolP”), and other broadband services, using existing medium and low-voltage power lines to reach customers’ homes and businesses.
Electrolinks’ audit expressed substantial doubt as to Electrolinks’ ability to continue as a going concern due to (i) losses of approximately $1,248,239 and $1,442,000 for the periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, (ii) negative cash flows from operations for each of the periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and (iii) a working capital deficiency of approximately $1,232,803 at December 31, 2006. Electrolinks’ future revenues are dependent on the sales of BPL services and providing support services for the BPL products it sells.
THE ACQUISITION (page 17)
Our board of directors has approved the execution of the Agreements and determined that the Corporation’s stockholders should consider whether to approve the Agreements and authorize management to close the transaction subject to the given terms and conditions provided. The consummation of the Agreements will cause Electrolinks to amalgamate with our wholly owned subsidiary Power Grid, which subsidiary will continue to focus on “Smart Grid” applications for BPL services.
Proposal 2 asks that our stockholders consider the prospective acquisition of Electrolinks pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreements.
We have issued no securities in connection with the intended acquisition.
The Agreements (page 18)
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreements, the Corporation will acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership or right to ownership of Electrolinks through the amalgamation of Power Grid and Electrolinks.
The Amalgamation Agreement
The Amalgamation Agreement dated September 18, 2007, as amended, provides for the following actions:
| (a) | to amalgamate Power Grid and Electrolinks; |
| (b) | to exchange two Electrolinks shares for one share of the Corporation; |
| (c) | to exchange shares of Power Grid with the Corporation on a one for one basis for each share issued by the Corporation to acquire Electrolinks shares; and |
| (d) | to continue the business of Electrolinks through Power Grid. |
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Business Combination Agreement, as amended
The Business Combination Agreement, dated September 18, 2007 and amended on November 9, 2007, anticipates the amalgamation of Electrolinks and Power Grid, entitling each stockholder of Electrolinks to one share of the common stock of the Corporation in exchange for two shares of the common stock of Electrolinks up to an aggregate of 21,584,183 shares of the Corporation for 43,168,366 shares of Electrolinks. Our shares will be exchanged for the Electrolinks shares pursuant to the securities transaction exemptions afforded by Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We will not issue fractional shares. Rather, we will round fractional shares, if any, up to the next whole share.
Closing of the Agreements (page 18)
If the acquisition of Electrolinks is approved by our stockholders, the closing of the Agreements would take place as soon as is practicable at the offices of the Corporation, following the Special Meeting.
Conditions Precedent to the Agreements (page 19)
The closing of the Agreements depends on the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions, including:
| § | We change the Corporation’s name to “Electrolinks International Corp.”; |
| § | The Corporation and Electrolinks obtain stockholder approval of the Agreements; |
| § | Our election of two nominees proposed by Electrolinks to our board of directors |
| § | We enter into a voting agreement with certain of the principals of Electrolinks |
| § | The Corporation enters into employment and non-compete agreements with key employees of Electrolinks; and |
| § | The satisfaction by both parties to the Agreements of customary representations and warranties relating to (i) formation and qualification, authority, filings, consents and approvals; (iii) capitalization; (iv) exchange of shares; (v) corporate records; (vi) directors and officers; (vii) liabilities; (viii) liabilities at closing; (ix) assets; (x) financial statements; (xi) environmental compliance; (xii) payment of taxes; (xiii) reassessments; (xiv) withholdings; (xv) contracts; (xvi) employees; (xvii) collective/employment agreements; (xviii) occupational health and safety; (ixx) insurance; (xx) permits; (xxi) absence of legal conflicts; (xxii) litigation; (xxiii) conduct of business; and (xxv) copies of documents etc. |
Representations and Warranties within the Agreements (page 19)
The Corporation and Electrolinks represent and warrant a number of conditions within the Agreements.
Interests of Our Executive Officer and Director in the Agreements(page 20)
Our sole executive officer and director owns no shares of the Corporation and will receive no shares of the Corporation in the event the acquisition of Electrolinks closes. Therefore his interest in the acquisition of Electrolinks may be different from yours.
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Change of Control (page 20)
In the event that our stockholders approve the acquisition of Electrolinks, our present stockholders’ shares will be diluted by the issuance of 21,584,183 shares, which dilution will constitute a change of control since the Corporation’s current stockholders will retain approximately 42.3% of the outstanding shares while the stockholders of Electrolinks will acquire approximately 57.7% of the Corporation’s outstanding shares. Further, the Agreements stipulate that the closing of the transaction will cause us to elect two new individuals as directors nominated by the management of Electrolinks, for a total of three directors. The election of two new directors to our board of directors would be considered a change of control.
The Consideration Offered to Stockholders(page 20)
There is no consideration being offered to our stockholders.
The Reasons for Engaging in the Agreements (page 20)
The Corporation’s board of directors believes that the growth prospects for the application of BPL technology is tremendous and therefore the acquisition of Electrolinks is a suitable business opportunity on which to focus the Corporation’s business.
The Vote Required for Approval Of the Agreements (page 20)
When a quorum is present, the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals is the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the shares entitled to vote on the matters that are presented at the Special Meeting.
Material Differences in the Rights of Security Holders as a Result of the Agreement (page 20)
There would be no material differences in the rights of security holders as a result of the acquisition of Electrolinks.
Accounting Treatment of the Agreements (page 20)
The acquisition would be accounted for as a reverse acquisition or recapitalization of Electrolinks, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Agreements (page 21)
Our stockholders would not recognize gain or loss as a result of approving the Agreements nor would the acquisition of Electrolinks affect the adjusted bases and holding periods of the shares of our common stock held by our stockholders.
In addition, the Corporation would not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the acquisition as the valuation of Electrolinks’ shares would be deemed equivalent to the valuation of the Corporation’s shares.
REGULATORY APPROVALS (page 21)
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No material federal or state regulatory requirements must be complied with or approvals obtained in connection with the proposed acquisition of Electrolinks.
REPORTS, OPINIONS, APPRAISALS (page 21)
The Corporation has received no reports, opinions, or appraisals with regard to the proposed acquisition of Electrolinks.
PAST CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS OR NEGOTIATIONS (page 21)
Finder’s Fee Agreement
On September 15, 2006 the Corporation entered into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with Valor Invest Ltd. (“Valor”) that entitles Valor to 1,510,893 shares of the Corporation’s common stock within ten (10) business days of closing the Agreements.
Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange
On October 23, 2006 the Corporation and Electrolinks entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange as anticipated in a letter of intent dated September 21, 2006 whereby we intended to acquire Electrolinks as a wholly owned subsidiary in exchange for an aggregate of 20,500,000 shares, subject to stockholder approval, and the satisfaction of certain conditions. Due to Canadian legal considerations relevant to the structure of the anticipated transaction, the Corporation and Electrolinks mutually agreed not to proceed with the Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange on September 18, 2007. No penalties attached to either party as a result of the termination of the agreement.
Promissory Notes
The Corporation has entered into a series of promissory notes with Electrolinks in an aggregate amount of approximately $255,000. The first of which notes is dated March 5, 2007 and the most recent of which is dated September 20, 2007. Each note bears 10% interest and is due six months from the date of receipt. Certain of these notes are currently in default though the Corporation has made no attempt to collect these notes pending the outcome of the Special Stockholders Meeting.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
The following is a summary of unaudited, pro forma, consolidated, financial data for the periods ended as of September 30, 2007 for the Corporation and Electrolinks. This summary of pro forma financial data is based on pro forma financial data attached hereto under Financial Statements, FD. For accounting purposes, the acquisition has been treated as an acquisition of the Corporation by Electrolinks and as a recapitalization of Electrolinks. The pro forma balance sheet and the pro forma statement of operations data is presented as if the acquisition of Electrolinks by the Corporation had occurred on September 30, 2007. The pro forma financial data is presented for informational purposes and is not necessarily indicative of either the future results of operations or the results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had been consummated on any date. You should read the following pro forma financial data along with other financial information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement.
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||
| Loan Payable |
|
|
|
| 295,107 |
| ||||||
| Accrued Interest Payable |
|
|
|
| 12,001 |
| ||||||
| Note Payable |
|
|
|
| 960,045 |
| ||||||
| Accounts payable |
|
|
|
| 461,608 |
| ||||||
| Accrued expenses |
|
|
|
| 275,782 |
| ||||||
| Due to related party |
|
|
|
| 678,922 |
| ||||||
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| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
| 2,683,465 |
| |||||
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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| Common stock, par $0.001, 15,850,000 shares issued and outstanding |
|
| 2,193,255 |
| ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
|
| 47,650 |
| ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
|
| (105,998) |
| ||||||
| Accumulated deficit during development stage |
|
|
|
| (4,495,964) |
| ||||||
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| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
|
|
|
| (2,361,057) |
| |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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| $ | 282,084 |
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Consolidated Pro Forma Statements of Operations and Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||
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| Ended | |||||||
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| September 30, 2007 | |||||||
REVENUES |
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| $ | - | |||||||||
COST OF SALES |
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| - | |||||||||
| Gross Profit |
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| - | ||||||||
EXPENSES |
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| |||||||||
| General and Administrative |
|
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| 1,645,886 | ||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization, and impairments |
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| 88,556 | |||||||||
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| Total Expenses |
|
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| 1,734,442 | |||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
|
|
| (1,734,442) | ||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
|
|
|
| ||
| Interest expense |
|
|
| (77,707) | |
| Other income |
|
|
| 4,538 | |
| Total other income (expense) |
|
|
| (73,173) | |
| Forgiveness of indebtedness |
|
|
| 21,152 | |
| Foreign exchange loss |
|
|
| 2,081 | |
|
| Total Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
| (49,936) |
NET LOSS |
|
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| (1,784,378) | ||
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE |
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| $ | (0.05) | ||
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RISK FACTORS
Before deciding how to vote on the proposals described in this proxy statement, you should carefully consider the risks relating to the Agreements and to our post-closing operations as described below, together with the other information in this proxy statement. Our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected by any of the following risks, which could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline.
RISKS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF ELECTROLINKS
The Corporation’s limited financial resources cast severe doubt on our ability to successfully fund the business development of Electrolinks.
One of the conditions of the agreements to acquire Electrolinks is the representation that the Corporation will use its best efforts to fund the business development of Electrolinks up to five million dollars ($5,000,000) within twelve months of closing. Since our business plan is currently dependent on the intended acquisition of Electrolinks, the prospect of satisfying this funding commitment is immediate and doubtful. We currently have insufficient capital to meet this condition and will have to rely on debt or equity offerings to meet this funding obligation. Should we be unable to realize this funding within one year of closing the transaction the successful development of the Electrolinks business plan may be called into doubt due to financial constraints which may ultimately force the Corporation to curtail or abandon its operations.
Terms determined in the Agreements to acquire Electrolinks would result in a change of control of the Corporation.
The issuance of common shares to the stockholders of Electrolinks would dilute the voting power and ownership percentage of our existing stockholders that would cause a change in control of the Corporation. The terms of the Agreements require us to issue 21,584,183 new shares that would result in a dilution of approximately 57.7% to our existing stockholders. Further, the Agreements require the stockholders of the Corporation to elect two new members to the board of directors, thus changing control of management. The change in control of the Corporation could have a negative impact on our stockholders.
The Corporation might not realize the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Electrolinks.
We may not achieve the benefits we are seeking from the intended acquisition of Electrolinks. Electrolinks may not be successful in its efforts focused on offering “Smart Grid” applications of BPL products to power utilities and to buildings with multiple dwelling units. As a result, our operations and
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financial results may be less rewarding than anticipated, which may cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
The intended acquisition of Electrolinks could decrease the value of your stock.
Electrolinks is a development stage company with a limited history of realizing revenue and a record of net losses, about which Electrolinks’ auditors have expressed a going concern opinion. Additionally, Electrolinks expects losses in the future and its current assets are insufficient to conduct business operations over the next 12 months. Given these facts, the intended acquisition of Electrolinks could result in significant losses for the Corporation which could decrease the value of your stock.
We might be unable to manage the growth of our business which could negatively affect development, revenues, and fiscal independence.
We believe that if our post-acquisition growth plan is successful, our business has the potential to grow in size and complexity. If our management is unable to manage growth effectively, our business development may be slowed, our operating results may not show a profit, and we may not become financially independent from outside funding sources. Any new sustained growth would be expected to place a significant strain on our management systems and operational resources. We anticipate that new sustained growth, if any, will require us to recruit, hire and retain new managerial, finance and support personnel. We cannot be certain that we will be successful in recruiting, hiring or retaining such personnel. Our ability to compete effectively and to manage our future growth, if any, will depend on our ability to maintain and improve operational, financial, and management information systems on a timely basis and to expand, train, motivate and manage our work force. If we begin to grow, we cannot be certain that our personnel, systems, procedures, and controls will be adequate to support our operations.
We may not be successful in integrating the business operations of Electrolinks into our own operations, stifling growth and hindering the realization of a profit.
The acquisition of Electrolinks would involve the integration of companies that have previously operated independently. A successful integration of Electrolinks’ operations would depend on our ability to consolidate operations and to integrate Electrolinks’ management team. If we are unable to do so, we may not realize the anticipated potential benefits of the acquisition, our business development could be stifled, and results of operations might not produce a profit. Difficulties could include the loss of key employees, the disruption of Electrolinks’ ongoing businesses, and possible inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies.
RISKS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF ELECTROLINKS
Electrolinks’ limited operating history; anticipated losses; uncertainly of future results.
Since Electrolinks has only recently commenced business operations there is limited information on which to adequately evaluate its business and future prospects. Therefore, Electrolinks’ future prospects should be considered with a view to the risks encountered by a company in an early stage of development, particularly in light of the uncertainties relating to customer acceptance of Electrolinks’ intended services.
Electrolinks will continue to incur costs to develop and market BPL solutions, to establish marketing relationships, and to build an administrative organization. We can offer no certainty that Electrolinks will be profitable on a quarterly or annual basis. In addition, as Electrolinks expands its business network and marketing operations it will likely need to increase its operating expenses to broaden customer support
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capabilities and increase administrative resources. To the extent that such increased expenses are not supported by commensurate revenues, Electrolinks’ business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Electrolinks has a historical record of losses which may continue.
Electrolinks reported operating losses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 of $1,248,239 and operating losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of $1,067,891. The historical record indicates that Electrolinks has not realized sufficient revenue from its efforts to provide us with any certainty that revenue is forthcoming or that revenue will be sufficient to support operations. The sum of these indicators creates uncertainty as to whether Electrolinks will ever transition from losses to profits. Should Electrolinks continue to incur losses it would be unable to meet its working capital requirements which inability would stifle operations.
Need for additional financing.
Electrolinks has had limited revenue from operations and is not able to meet operating costs. As such, the Corporation would need to raise capital within the next twelve months to implement Electrolinks’ plan of operation. However, there can be no assurance that the Corporation would be able to raise the required capital or that any capital raised would be obtained on favourable terms. Failure to obtain adequate capital would significantly curtail Electrolinks’ business.
Unpredictability of future revenues.
Due to Electrolinks’ lack of operating history and the emerging nature of the market in which it competes, it is unable to forecast its revenues or expenses with any degree of certainty. Electrolinks’ projected expenses and revenue are based largely on internal estimates. Operating results will depend on the volume of orders for services or products offered, the ability to obtain and retain customers, and revenues generated offset by the expenses incurred in obtaining those results. Projections, by their very nature, difficult to forecast and should not be relied on to provide a reliable indicator of future operating results.
Dependence on key personnel.
Electrolinks’ performance and operating results are substantially dependent on the continued service and performance of its managers, officers, and directors. Electrolinks intends to hire additional managerial personnel as they move forward with their business model. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that Electrolinks can retain its key management employees, or that it will be able to attract or retain highly qualified technical personnel in the future. The loss of the services of key managerial and engineering personnel or the inability to attract and retain the necessary management personnel could have a material adverse effect upon its business.
Electrolinks growth is dependent upon the availability and successful hire of independent contractors.
Electrolinks’ continued growth and success depend to a significant extent on the successful hire of qualified independent contractors. Competition for highly-skilled business, product development, technical and other personnel is intense due to skill shortages and the variety of companies that offer equity incentives. Accordingly, Electrolinks expects to experience increased compensation costs to engage independent contractors which costs may not be offset by improved productivity or increased revenues. Further, there can be no assurances that Electrolinks will be successful in continuously recruiting the necessary independent contractors. Failure to obtain the right personnel to develop Electrolinks’ business model could have a material adverse effect on Electrolinks’ growth.
Unproven acceptance of Electrolinks’ services and products.
Electrolinks is still in the development stage and cannot provide any certainty as to whether its services and products will be accepted by prospective customers. Should Electrolinks’ services and products prove to be unsuccessful with prospective customers, such failure would adversely affect its financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.
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Electrolinks competes with larger and better financed corporations.
Competition within the international BPL products market is intense. While Electrolinks believes that its products will be distinguished by next-generation innovations that are more sophisticated, flexible and cost effective than many competitive products currently in the market place, a number of entities offer BPL products, and new competitors may enter the market in the future. Some of BPL’s existing and potential competitors have longer operating histories, greater name recognition, larger customer bases and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than Electrolinks does, including well known multi-national corporations like Bell, Rogers and Primus.
Electrolinks has no proprietary or intellectual property rights.
Despite being a technology based business, Electrolinks has no proprietary or intellectual property rights associated with the provision of BPL services. Rather, Electrolinks is dependent on technology that it intends to license from third parties. The absence of proprietary and intellectual property rights makes Electrolinks vulnerable to unauthorized third parties, including competitors, who may copy its business plan effectively offering the same type of services that Electrolinks intends to offer. A multitude of competitors using the same technology to offer the same products as Electrolinks could have an adverse effect on future growth.
Dependence on licensed technology and third party service providers.
Electrolinks relies on a limited number of manufacturers as well as service providers to offer BPL services, which reliance reduces the level of control we have over our operations and exposes it to significant risks such as inadequate capacity, late delivery, substandard quality and higher prices, all of which could adversely affect business. If Electrolinks’ suppliers or services providers are unable to provide products or services in the volumes needed or at an acceptable price, Electrolinks would have to identify and qualify acceptable replacements from alternative sources of supply. If Electrolinks was unable to obtain products or services in a timely fashion, it would likely not be able to meet customer demand. Any disruption of either product procurement or services could adversely affect Electrolinks’ operations.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events, future financial performance or projected business results and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will” or other similar words. The following list identifies some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied from the forward-looking statements:
| § | our anticipated financial performance and business plan; |
| § | the sufficiency of existing capital resources; |
| § | our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations; |
| § | uncertainties related to our future business prospects; |
| § | our ability to generate revenues to fund future operations; |
| § | the volatility of the stock market; and |
| § | the general economic conditions. |
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The Corporation’s forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions extracted from information available to management at the time the statements are made. Management cautions you that assumptions, beliefs, expectations, intentions and projections about future events may, and often do, vary materially from actual results. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
PROPOSAL 1
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE CORPORATION’S NAME
On September 18, 2007 our board of directors approved an amendment to article one of our articles of incorporation to change the name of the Corporation from “High End Ventures, Inc.” to “Electrolinks International Corp.” to mirror the business identity of Electrolinks and reflect our anticipated new business focus.
The name change will be effected by amending our articles of incorporation to delete Article One in its entirety, providing for a new Article One. The full text of the proposed amendment is as follows:
“ARTICLE ONE. (NAME)
| The name of the corporation is: | ELECTROLINKS INTERNATIONAL CORP.” |
If this proposal is approved by the stockholders at the Special Meeting, the Corporation will file an amendment to the articles of incorporation for the purpose of effecting the name change. The name change will become effective on or after February 12, 2008, subsequent to the filing of the amendment to the Corporation’s articles of incorporation with the Colorado Secretary of State.
Required Vote
Approval of this proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Special Meeting, assuming a quorum is present. Approval of the name change also requires the approval of the other two proposals presented to our stockholders for consideration. Broker non-votes are counted solely for the purpose of determining a quorum. Abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against this proposal.
Board Recommendation
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE CORPORATION’S NAME FROM “HIGH END VENTURES, INC.” TO “ELECTROLINKS INTERNATIONAL CORP.”
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PROPOSAL 2
APPROVAL OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, AND THE AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT
On September 18, 2007, our board of directors approved the execution of a Business Combination Agreement, as amended on November 9, 2007, and an Amalgamation Agreement with Electrolinks, subject to stockholder approval that would cause us to acquire Electrolinks. We have been seeking to identify a business opportunity that might bring value to our stockholders and believe that Electrolinks’ business is such an opportunity.
If this proposal is approved by our stockholders at the Special Meeting, the Corporation will close the Agreements with Electrolinks by issuing 21,584,183 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, to the stockholders of Electrolinks, in exchange for 100% of the shares of Electrolinks through an amalgamation of Power Grid, our wholly owned subsidiary, and Electrolinks.
Required Vote
Approval of this proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Special Meeting, assuming a quorum is present. Approval of the Agreements also requires the approval of the other two proposals presented to our stockholders for consideration. Broker non-votes are counted solely for the purpose of determining a quorum. Abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against this proposal.
Board Recommendation
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” APPROVING
THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED,
AND THE AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT.
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSAL 2
Proposal 2 concerns the Corporation’s proposed acquisition of 100% of Electrolinks pursuant to the Agreements.
THE ACQUISITION
On September 18, 2007, the Corporation executed the Agreements, which provide for an amalgamation of Power Grid, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and Electrolinks pursuant to a stock exchange that would result in our acquisition of Electrolinks, subject to each party’s satisfaction of certain conditions precedent to the acquisition.
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Our board of directors has approved the execution of the Agreements and determined that the Corporation’s stockholders should consider whether to approve the Agreements and authorize management to close the transaction subject to the given terms and conditions provided. The consummation of the Agreements will cause Electrolinks to amalgamate with our wholly owned subsidiary Power Grid, which subsidiary would then focus on becoming a Full Service Broadband over Power Line (“BPL”) based telecommunications integrator intent on offering “Smart Grid” BPL products from various vendors to electrical utilities and to buildings with multiple dwelling units. BPL is a technology that delivers high-speed data over existing electric power delivery networks and is an alternative means of providing high-speed Internet access, voice over Internet Protocol (“VOlP”), and other broadband services, using existing medium and low-voltage power lines to reach customers’ homes and businesses.
We have issued no securities in connection with the intended acquisition. Should the Corporation’s stockholders approve all three proposals presented in this proxy statement, the consummation of the acquisition of Electrolinks would result in an immediate dilution of approximately 57.7% to our existing stockholders.
The Agreements
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreements, the Corporation will acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership or right to ownership of Electrolinks through the amalgamation of Power Grid and Electrolinks.
The Amalgamation Agreement
The Amalgamation Agreement is dated September 18, 2007 as amended on November 9, 2007. Due to considerations relevant to the structure of the anticipated transaction in accord with the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), the Corporation formed Power Grid solely for the purpose of amalgamating with Electrolinks. The Amalgamation Agreement provides for the following actions:
| (a) | to amalgamate Power Grid and Electrolinks; |
| (b) | to exchange two Electrolinks shares for one share of the Corporation; |
| (c) | to exchange shares of Power Grid with the Corporation on a one for one basis for each share issued by the Corporation to acquire Electrolinks shares; and |
| (d) | to continue the business of Electrolinks as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation. |
Business Combination Agreement, as amended
The Business Combination Agreement, dated September 18, 2007, as amended on November 9, 2007, anticipates the amalgamation of Electrolinks and Power Grid, entitling each stockholder of Electrolinks to one share of the common stock of the Corporation in exchange for two shares of the common stock of Electrolinks up to an aggregate of 21,584,183 shares of the Corporation for 43,168,366 shares of Electrolinks. Our shares will be exchanged for the Electrolinks shares pursuant to the securities transaction exemptions afforded by Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We will not issue fractional shares. Rather, we will round fractional shares, if any, up to the next whole share.
Closing of the Agreements
In the event that the acquisition of Electrolinks is approved by our stockholders and the stockholders of Electrolinks, the closing of the Agreements will take place as soon as is practicable at the offices of the Corporation, following the Special Meeting.
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Conditions Precedent to Closing the Agreements
The closing of the Agreements depends on the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions, including:
Stockholder approval of the Agreements
The Agreements require that our stockholders and those of Electrolinks approve the terms and conditions of the proposed transaction, each within its own regulatory framework. The purpose of this proxy statement is to present the Agreements and those proposals incumbent on the Corporation for the consideration of our stockholders.
Stockholder approval of a name change
The Agreements require that our stockholders vote to amend our articles of incorporation to change the name of the Corporation to “Electrolinks International Corp.” to reflect the business operations of Electrolinks.
Stockholder election of a new board of directors
The Agreements require that our stockholders elect two new members to the board of directors familiar with the business operations of Electrolinks. The new board members would assume their responsibilities only if the other proposals presented to the stockholders for consideration are approved. In the event that the other proposals presented in this proxy statement are approved, the individuals elected would assume their responsibilities to the Corporation as directors on the closing date of the Agreements.
The receipt and provision of closing documentation and securities on the closing date
The Agreements require the receipt and provision of certain closing documentation and securities on the closing date. The Corporation would have to provide to the stockholders of Electrolinks an aggregate of 21,584,183 shares, distributed as detailed in the Agreements attached to this proxy statement, in exchange for a 100% interest in Electrolinks effected through the amalgamation of Power Grid, our wholly owned subsidiary and Electrolinks. The Corporation and Electrolinks would further be required to provide each other a closing certificate certifying the accuracy of the representations provided by both parties and board of directors’ resolutions approving the transaction. The management of Electrolinks would also have to provide us with special shareholder resolutions approving the transactions while each Electrolinks stockholder would have to provide us with transmittal letters that attest to compliance with the securities laws of the United States in addition to customary investor representations.
Representations and Warranties within the Agreement
The Corporation and Electrolinks represent and warrant a number of conditions within the Agreements, including the following:
| § | all of the parties have the requisite authority to execute the Agreements; |
| § | no parties have any legal conflicts; |
| § | the Corporation is in compliance with all filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and |
| § | the Corporation and Electrolinks will go about their business in an ordinary fashion until the anticipated closing of the Agreement. |
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Interests of Our Executive Officer and Directors in the Agreements
Our sole executive officer and director, Nadir Walji, owns no shares of the Corporation and will receive no shares of the Corporation in the event the acquisition of Electrolinks closes. Therefore his interest in the acquisition of Electrolinks may be different from yours.
Change of Control
In the event that our stockholders approve the acquisition of Electrolinks, our present stockholders’ shares will be diluted by the issuance of 21,584,183 shares, which dilution will constitute a change of control since the Corporation’s current stockholders will retain approximately 42.3% of the outstanding shares while the stockholders of Electrolinks will acquire approximately 57.7% of the Corporation’s outstanding common. Further, the Agreements stipulate that the closing of the transaction will cause us to elect two new individuals as directors nominated by the management of Electrolinks, for a total of three directors. The election of two new directors to our board of directors would be considered a change of control.
The Consideration Offered to Stockholders
There is no consideration being offered to our stockholders in connection with the acquisition of Electrolinks.
The Reasons for Engaging in the Agreements
Since the discontinuation of our mining efforts, the Corporation has been seeking to identify a business opportunity that might bring value to our stockholders. The Corporation’s board of directors believes that the growth prospects for the application of BPL technology is tremendous and therefore the acquisition of Electrolinks is a suitable business opportunity on which to focus the Corporation’s business.
The Vote Required for Approval of the Agreements
When a quorum is present, the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals is the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the shares voted on the matters that are presented at the Special Meeting.
The record date for purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to vote is January 25, 2008. As of the record date, we have 15,850,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding that is entitled to vote on whether or not to approve the Agreements, with each share of common stock entitled to one vote.
The sole director of the Corporation, who holds no shares of common stock, encourages our stockholders to vote “for” approval of the Agreements.
Material Differences in the Rights of Security Holders as a Result of Closing the Agreements
There would be no material differences in the rights of security holders as a result of the acquisition of Electrolinks.
Accounting Treatment of the Agreements
Since the stockholders of Electrolinks would become the majority stockholders of the Corporation as a result of the acquisition, Electrolinks is considered the acquirer for accounting purposes, so this transaction would be accounted for as a reverse acquisition or recapitalization of Electrolinks in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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The Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Agreements
Our stockholders would not recognize a gain or loss as a result of closing the Agreements as each would hold the same number of shares of our common stock after the exchange as they held before the exchange. The acquisition would not affect the adjusted bases and holding periods of the shares of our common stock held by the Corporation’s stockholders.
In addition, the Corporation would not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the acquisition as the valuation of Electrolinks’ shares would be deemed equivalent to the valuation of the Corporation’s shares.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
No material federal or state regulatory requirements must be complied with or approvals obtained in connection with the proposed acquisition of Electrolinks.
REPORTS, OPINIONS, APPRAISALS
The board of directors of the Corporation has received no reports, opinions, or appraisals with regard to the transaction.
PAST CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS OR NEGOTIATIONS
Finder’s Fee Agreement
The Finder’s Fee Agreement entitles Valor to a finder’s fee in shares of the Corporation’s common stock equivalent to seven percent (7%) of that number of common shares issued as consideration for concluding a transaction with any given business opportunity introduced to the Corporation by Valor. Since Valor introduced the Corporation to Electrolinks it is entitled to receive 1,510, 893 shares of our common stock within ten (10) business days of closing the Agreements.
Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange
On October 23, 2006 the Corporation and Electrolinks entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange, as anticipated in a letter of intent dated September 21, 2006, that was intended to cause us to acquire Electrolinks as a wholly owned subsidiary in exchange for an aggregate of 20,500,000 shares, stockholder approval, and the satisfaction of certain conditions. Subsequent to stockholder approval of the transaction on December 19, 2006, we were advised by Electrolinks that the share exchange mechanism for acquiring Electrolinks that had relied on a Canadian securities exemption from compliance with take-over bid requirements was not available due to the number of Electrolinks shareholders.
Alternatively, the only practical structure available was a three-cornered amalgamation whereby Electrolinks would amalgamate or merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation. On amalgamation 100% of the shares of Electrolinks would be automatically exchanged by operation of law for shares of the Corporation. Electrolinks shareholders would then be required to physically surrender
their stock certificates and provide a transmittal letter that would represent compliance with U.S. securities laws in order to receive certificates for their shares of the Corporation. The amalgamation would need to be approved by a special resolution of at least 66?% of the votes cast at a special meeting of the shareholders of Electrolinks by the shareholders entitled to vote. Electrolinks shareholders not wishing to participate in the transaction would be entitled to dissenter’s rights. The parties decided to proceed with the alternative structure and on September 18, 2007 mutually agreed not to proceed with the Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange. No penalties attached to either party as a result of the termination of the agreement.
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The principal differences between the Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange and the Agreements are as follows:
| § | The Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange intended that the Corporation acquire Electrolinks as a wholly owned subsidiary whereas the Agreements intend that Electrolinks amalgamate with Power Grid a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation formed entirely for the purposes of the transaction due to the legal considerations discussed above. |
| § | The Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange intended that an aggregate of 20,500,000 shares of the Corporation’s stock be issued to the shareholders of Electrolinks whereas the Agreements intend that 21,584,183 shares of the Corporation’s stock be issued to the shareholders of Electrolinks, as during the interim period between the execution of the Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange and the execution of the Agreements, Electrolinks issued additional shares. |
| § | The Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange intended that the shareholders of Electrolinks would exchange their shares for shares of the Corporation whereas the Agreements intend that the mechanism used by the Corporation to acquire Electrolinks would be one of amalgamation and continuance through the Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary due to the legal considerations discussed above. |
| § | The Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange intended that the Corporation would appoint three individuals nominated by Electrolinks to our board of directors on the closing date of the agreement whereas the Agreements intend that the Corporation’s stockholders vote to elect two individuals nominated by Electrolinks to our board of directors to take effect on the closing date of the Agreements in deference to our stockholders. |
| § | The Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange did not intend to register any of the Corporation’s stock to be issued to the shareholders of Electrolinks whereas the Agreements intend that 25% of those shares to be issued to the shareholders of Electrolinks would be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a pro rata basins in the event the Corporation is successful in completing financing in the amount of $5,000,000 within one year of the closing date of the Agreements. |
Promissory Notes
The Corporation accepted a series of promissory notes in exchange for funds advanced to Electrolinks. At September 30, 2007 interest receivable of $11,317 had been accrued. The notes, date of execution and principal amount are as follows:
Date | Amount | Due Date |
March 5, 2007 | $100,000 | September 4, 2007 |
April 10, 2007 | $39,221 | October 9, 2007 |
May 1, 2007 | $10,000 | October 31, 2007 |
May 25, 2007 | $60,000 | November 24, 2007 |
June 18, 2007 | $30,000 | December 17, 2007 |
September 20, 2007 | $15,000 | March 20, 2008 |
Certain of the promissory notes are currently in default though the Corporation has made no attempt to collect amounts due pending the outcome of the Special Stockholders Meeting.
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HIGH END VENTURES, INC.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Organization
On October 27, 2005, we commenced our business of exploring for precious metals. We conducted initial exploration on our sole property, the Don Mineral Claim, located approximately four miles north of the small town of Youbo, British Columbia and forty miles northwest of the city of Victoria in the Victoria Mining District, British Columbia Canada. Our efforts to determine whether the Don Mineral Claim contained reserves of gold, molybdenum, and/or copper which are economically recoverable did not materialize. The recoverability of amounts from the claim would have been dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, confirmation of necessary financing to satisfy the expenditure requirements under the claim agreement and to complete the development of the claim and upon future profitable production or proceeds for the sale thereof. Even if we had completed our exploration programs on the Don Mineral Claim and the programs were successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we would have had to spend substantial funds on further drilling and engineering studies before we knew if we had a commercially viable mineral deposit.
Since our early efforts had not identified any economically recoverable reserves on the Don Mineral Claim, the Corporation entered into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with Valor dated September 15, 2006, for the purpose of assisting the Corporation to find a suitable business opportunity. Valor subsequently introduced the Corporation to Electrolinks.
We are now focused on concluding the acquisition of Electrolinks with the opportunities attendant to providing BPL services and have since abandoned any further precious metals exploration efforts.
The Corporation’s principal executive offices are located at 2610-1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 3X2, our telephone number is (604) 602-1717 and our facsimile number is (604) 687-6755. The Corporation’s registered statutory office is located at 1210 South Glencoe, Denver, Colorado 80246.
The Corporation’s common stock is currently quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “HEVE”.
Employees
The Corporation is a development stage company and currently has no employees. Our executive officer devotes as much time to the affairs of the Corporation as he deems necessary. Our management uses consultants, attorneys, and accountants to assist in the conduct of the Corporation’s business.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Corporation currently maintains limited office space for which we pay no rent. We do not believe that we will need to obtain additional office space at any time in the near future.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Corporation is currently not a party to any legal proceedings.
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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Corporation’s common stock is quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board, a service maintained by the National Association of Securities Dealer, Inc. under the symbol, “HEVE”. Trading in the common stock over-the-counter market has been limited and sporadic and the quotations set forth below are not necessarily indicative of actual market conditions. These prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission, and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions. Our stock began trading on September 28, 2006, the following table is limited to quarterly high and low bid prices since that date:
YEAR | ENDED | HIGH | LOW |
2007 | December 31 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
2007 | September 30 | $1.29 | $0.70 |
2007 | June 30 | $2.15 | $1.20 |
2007 | March 31 | $2.25 | $1.97 |
2006 | December 31 | $2.40 | $1.05 |
2006 | September 30 | $1.05 | $1.01 |
Record Holders
As of January 25, 2008, there are 6 stockholders of record holding a total of 15,850,000 shares of common stock. The board of directors believes that the number of beneficial owners is substantially greater than the number of record holders because a portion of our outstanding common stock is held in broker “street names” for the benefit of individual investors. The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.
Preferred Stock
The Corporation’s preferred stock may have such rights, preferences and designations and may be issued in such series as determined by the board of directors. No shares were issued and outstanding at January 25, 2008.
Dividends
The Corporation has not declared any cash dividends since inception and we do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends is within the discretion of the board of directors and will depend on the Corporation’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and
other relevant factors. There are no restrictions that currently limit the Corporation’s ability to pay dividends on its common stock other than those generally imposed by applicable state law.
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MANAGEMENT’S PLAN OF OPERATION
This Management's Plan of Operation and Results of Operations and other parts of this report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed in the subsections entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this proxy statement. All information presented herein is based on our fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
General
Our plan of operation over the next year, subject to closing the acquisition of Electrolinks, is to focus on Electrolinks’ business model. The Corporation, through Electrolinks, intends to become a full servicebroadband over power line (“BPL”) based telecommunications integrator that will offer “Smart Grid” BPL products.
Electrolinks will require that we fund up to $5 million through private placements of stock to finance the expansion of the Electrolinks BPL products, services and network. There can be no assurance that this funding will be available to us. Should we not obtain stockholder approval of the intended transaction, our plan of operation for the coming year will be to identify and acquire an alternative business opportunity. We will not limit our options to any particular industry, but will evaluate each opportunity on its own merits.
Revenues
The Corporation has not generated any revenues to date. We do not expect to receive revenues within the next twelve months sufficient to fund our operations, even in the event that the acquisition of Electrolinks is approved and completed. Electrolinks has only recently initiated the commercial application of its technology and has realized limited revenue to date.
Net Loss
For the period from inception January 19, 1999 to September 30, 2007, the Corporation recorded an operating loss of $225,024. Net losses for the three month period ended September 30, 2007 were $113,714 as compared to $10,018 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Net losses for the year ended September 30, 2007 were $175,500 as compared to $44,024 for the year ended September 30, 2006. The Corporation’s operating losses in the current year are attributable to general and administrative expenses with a majority relating to expenses generated while finalizing the business agreement with Electrolinks. Expenses in prior periods have also included exploration costs directly related to our former precious metals exploration program. The Corporation has not generated any revenues since inception.
The Corporation expects to continue to operate at a loss through fiscal 2008 and due to the nature of our intended acquisition of Electrolinks or alternatively our search for another business opportunity cannot determine whether we will ever generate revenues from operations.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The Corporation has a prospective income tax benefit resulting from a net operating loss carryforward and start up costs that will offset any future operating profit.
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Impact of Inflation
The Corporation believes that inflation has had a negligible effect on operations over the past three years.
Capital Expenditures
The Corporation expended no significant amounts on capital expenditures for the period from inception to September 30, 2007.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
The Corporation had current assets of $277,915 and total assets of $277,915 as of the year ended September 30, 2007, consisting of cash on hand of $11,412 and expected proceeds from a loan receivable of $266,503. Net stockholders’ deficiency in the Corporation was $161,524 at September 30, 2007. The Corporation is in the development stage and, since inception, has experienced significant changes in liquidity, capital resources and stockholders’ equity.
Cash flow used in operating activities was $94,604 for the period from inception to September 30, 2007. Cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $42,485 as compared to $32,024 in cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended September 30, 2006. Cash flow used in operating activities in the current year can be attributed to expenses associated with finalizing the business agreement with Electrolinks.
Cash flow provided from financing activities was $346,107 for the period from inception to September 30, 2007. Cash flow provided by financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $295,107 as compared to $40,000 for the year ended September 30, 2006. Cash flow provided by financing activities in the current year consists entirely of shareholder loans.
Cash flows used in investing activities was $260,186 for the period from inception to September 30, 2007. Cash flows used in investing activities for the year ended September 30, 2007 was $255,186 as compared to $0 for the year ended September 30, 2006. Cash flow used in investing activities during 2007 consists of loans made to Electrolinks.
The Corporation’s current assets may not be sufficient to conduct its plan of operation over the next twelve (12) months and it will have to realize debt or equity financing to fund operations. The Corporation has no current commitments or arrangements with respect to, or immediate sources of funding. Further, no assurances can be given that funding, if needed, would be available to the Corporation on acceptable terms, if at all. Therefore, the Corporation’s stockholders would be the most likely source of new funding in the form of loans or equity placements though none have made any commitment for future investment and we have no agreement formal or otherwise. The Corporation’s inability to obtain funding would have a material adverse affect on its plan of operation.
The Corporation had no formal long term lines or credit or other bank financing arrangements as of September 30, 2007.
Since earnings, if any, will be reinvested in operations, the Corporation does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
The Corporation has no defined benefit plan or contractual commitment with any of its officers or directors.
The Corporation has no current plans for any significant purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2007, the Corporation has no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
In the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2007 included in the Corporation’ Form 10-KSB, the Corporation discusses those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and its financial position. The Corporation believes that the accounting principles utilized by it conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. On an on-going basis, the Corporation evaluates our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, warranty obligations, product liability, revenue, and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and other facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable, and the results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. The actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Stock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. In January 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No. 123R. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and instead generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock-based awards under SFAS No. 123R, consistent with that used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. We have elected the modified prospective transition method as permitted by SFAS No. 123R and accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective transition method requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for all new and unvested stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plan shares that are ultimately expected to vest as the requisite service is rendered beginning on January 1, 2006, the first day of our fiscal year 2006. Stock-based compensation expense for awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 is based on the grant date fair-value as determined under the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, we measured compensation expense for our employee stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25. We applied the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, as if the fair-value-based method had been applied in measuring compensation expense. Under APB Opinion No. 25, when the exercise price of the
Corporation’s employee stock options was equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recognized.
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We account for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and the conclusions reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) in Issue No. 96-18. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by EITF 96-18.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The objective of SFAS 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation's future reported financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)”. This statement requires employers to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit organization. This statement also requires an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. The provisions of SFAS No. 158 are effective for employers with publicly traded equity securities as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation's future reported financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.” SAB No. 108 addresses how the effects of prior year uncorrected misstatements should be considered when quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements. SAB No. 108 requires companies to quantify misstatements using a balance sheet and income statement approach and to evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying an error that is material in light of relevant quantitative and qualitative factors. SAB No. 108 is effective for periods ending after November 15, 2006. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SAB No. 108 but does not expect that it will have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This Statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Corporation is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on our financial position and results of operations.
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Going Concern
The Corporation’s auditors have noted substantial doubt as to the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern as a result of an accumulated deficit of $225,024 as of September 30, 2007. The Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern is subject to the ability of the Corporation to realize a profit and /or obtain funding from outside sources. Management’s plan to address the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern includes: (1) obtaining funding from private placement sources; (2) obtaining additional funding from the sale of the Corporation’s securities; (3) establishing revenues from developing Electrolinks’ business plan; (4) obtaining loans and grants from various financial institutions where possible. Although management believes that it will be able to obtain the necessary funding to allow the Corporation to remain a going concern through the methods discussed above, there can be no assurances that such methods will prove successful.
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Organization
Electrolinks was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) by articles of incorporation dated March 23, 2004 and continued pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act by articles of continuance dated April 29, 2004. Electrolinks’ registered office and principal place of business is located at 151 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1S4. Electrolinks’ telephone number is (416) 850-8881, its facsimile number is (416) 850-8882.
Broadband Over Power Lines
Power lines have sufficient capacity to transmit power as well as data. In fact, power lines have been used to carry data for many years using a rudimentary technology that allowed delivery of low-speed data over short distances. In recent years the technology has been refined to the point that it now supports the efficient transmission of high-speed data over very long distances.
BPL has distinct advantages over broadband technologies such as DSL and cable in that it relies on the existing electrical infrastructure so deployment costs are low. BPL also has greater bandwidth delivery potential. The industry appears to have reached a “tipping point” in that there is a clear momentum driving utilities, governments, and the public to try BPL.
BPL uses the existing power lines to distribute both voice and data transmission. Traditional telecom systems (whether fiber or old style copper) can easily be integrated to power line communications, effectively extending the telecom system for distribution over the grid. BPL is the first technology, combining:
| § | Broadband up and downstream capacity; |
| § | Existing power grid infrastructure; |
| § | Smart grids; |
| § | Utility applications; and |
| § | Integration into existing telecom carrier systems. |
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Most businesses, whether small or large, now require high speed Internet access. In response to the demand for this service, the major telephone and other associated companies have built large fiber optic networks that span North America and much of the world. Old buildings and existing residential subdivisions do not have modern fiber optic or other wiring which are able to give access to the high speed networks without the installation of new wiring, the cost of which is prohibitive. The distance between the end user located in the areas not now served by or able to access the high speed network is often called the “last mile” - until now there has been no effective technology for economically making this connection. The ability to access the high speed network over electrical wiring, or BPL, would be a solution.
Public utilities own and operate the power grid and can use electrical wiring for BPL with minimal upgrade costs. Older buildings and facilities obtain the same benefits through the use of the electrical wiring already present in providing internal high speed Internet and telephone access.
Examples of Electrolinks’ solutions are the following:
| § | Allowing utilities with the last-mile solution to extend their fiber networks to residential and commercial customers over the electrical grid at low deployment costs. |
| § | Assist utilities in deploying automated-meter reading services, to address the need for real-time data in order to manage energy consumption. The Ontario government has proposed that utilities should be proactive in controlling electrical consumption during peak hours to avoid blackouts. |
| § | Broadband access technology (high-speed Internet, telephone/voice, movies-on-demand, video conferencing). |
| § | Enabling utilities and service providers with the control and management of data through BPL based smart grid or intelligent network. |
| § | Consulting and training services to BPL clients. |
| § | Enabling conventional telecom companies (such as Bell and Rogers) to access customers that could not previously be reached due to high deployment and support costs. |
| § | Creating additional sources for utilities by offering their clients additional services such as high-speed Internet, voice and data, and smart home services (data-enabled appliances and automated meter reading). |
| § | Providing residential and commercial developers with a low cost alternative to make available to residents and businesses data communication for every electrical outlet within new and existing developments. BPL will provide the foundation for smart-home networking. |
BPL Products and Services
The following is a brief summary of Electrolinks’ products:
| § | BPL Access Masters - These BPL network devices are similar to traditional network routers offered by CISCO, NORTEL and LUCENT. The BPL Access Master distributes the data signal over mid to low voltage lines (16KV to 100 volts). One BPL Access master can support up to 200 end users. |
| § | BPL Access Modems - These BPL network devices send/receive, interpret and encrypt data to and from the BPL network. A customer would use the modem between a BPL-enabled electrical outlet and a PC/laptop. |
| § | BPL Software - BPL is an application server that was designed to specifically work with BPL networks for network management, access and operations. In addition, BPL performs billing, invoicing, price plan development, and customer BPL management. |
| § | BPL Security and Surveillance |
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The BPL solutions and applications are commercially ready for sales demonstration and production deployment. Electrolinks’ research and development and product marketing team are currently working on BPL MX (Multimedia) that is expected to handle all voice, video conferencing, and video-on-demand applications. This software application provides a host of features to allow service providers (i.e. utilities) to collect, bill and manage real-time BPL data and users. Collection and management of automated-meter reading data on the BPL network will enable utilities to implement commercial and residential energy management programs, during peak hours to avoid blackouts.
Electrolinks is also looking into “smart grid” or “smart meter” applications. Smart meters are an advanced measurement and control technology that accurately measures how much electricity is used and when. Smart metering technologies provide “peak management”, advanced billing capabilities, outage notification, and can link meters to other conservation and electricity demand management programs. These benefits can also contribute to Government objectives to reduce emissions, keep energy prices competitive, and to encourage electronic trading. Additionally, when a smart meter is used, additional benefits in areas such as outage detection and restoration can be realized, making the meter a key component of a utility's efforts to address blackouts and storm- related outages.
Smart meters allow electricity users to choose to lower their electricity bills by shifting their usage to lower cost periods. Such activity by users is increasingly seen by policy makers as a key part of a plan for addressing their nation's electricity needs. This technology is beginning to be used in Europe, with Sweden requiring all electricity users to smart meter by 2009.
Electrolinks also provides support, training and a subscriber portal. Electrolinks follows a best of breed support procedure to assist its clients. Electrolinks provides local technicians to resolve issues on the client site. To further expand the local coverage, Electrolinks has defined an outsourcing program to train third party technicians to handle issues on a per call basis.
Agreements
Electrolinks entered into an agreement with Elektrokom Kosovo (“Elektrokom”) where Electrolinks will own 14% of Elektrokom, providing equipment and services in Kosovo over a ten-year period to establish Smart Grid and broadband services. Electrolinks and Elecktrokom will collaborate to upgrade and improve the telecommunications infrastructure in the Kosovo region. Through implementation of Smart Grid and BPL technology, the collaboration will provide high speed Internet to businesses and residences throughout the region. Kosovo has been selected as a strategic location for future potential expansion in the Balkans.
Electrolinks signed a letter of intent on June 26, 2006 with PowerStream, Inc., the fourth largest electrical utility in Ontario Canada, to determine the feasibility to provide and deploy Smart Grid technology. Electrolinks is currently deploying the pilot project.
Raw Material
Electrolinks does not rely on any one or more raw materials or raw material suppliers for the normal course of business.
Customers
Electrolinks currently does not rely on one or few customers to continue business nor does Electrolinks believe such a dependency will evolve in the future for Electrolinks. Current and potential customers include:
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| § | Electrical utility companies that require BPL for their own power network management. |
| § | General use applications such as multi-occupant residences, businesses, office buildings, schools and universities, to provide basic service or as a revenue generator for the building owner. |
| § | Hotels, providing a fast, economically-favourable rollout of Internet access offerings to guests as a revenue generator, at low capital cost. |
| § | Any location world-wide with limited telecom infrastructure, through a satellite link. |
Competition
Electrolinks faces competition primarily in three areas: |
| § | Existing broadband/data/voice providers, such as Bell, Rogers and Primus. |
| § | Emerging BPL providers. |
| § | Wireless internet. |
Electrolinks has developed a number of integrated solutions for the targeted client markets, which will compete with existing communications solution providers. As such, there are a number of existing competitors in each of Electrolinks’ target markets.
There are four major barriers to entering the growing demand for broadband:
| § | BPL is a new broadband alternative making a debut in North America where equipment costs are slightly higher than traditional DSL equipment. |
| § | Misconceptions about BPL being an unreliable broadband alternative. This primarily has to do with the lack of current BPL knowledge and education. This is mainly because early BPL development in the 1980s was too costly and ineffective. Great strides have been made in advancing the technology as a commercially ready solution. |
| § | Utility alignment with BPL as an alternative telecommunication channel must align with existing and future CRTC telecommunication rulings. |
| § | Utilities have deep pockets to fund this technology; however, they are conservative and risk-sensitive. |
Marketability
The supply of broadband Internet access has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Both home and business have a need and requirement for fast and dependable internet access for uses and applications which are increasing in number and type, such as “smart appliances,” “smart meter reading,” video-on- demand and internet telephony services. Power line systems can provide high speed access for rural (mid-voltage) and “in-building” (low-voltage) broadband distribution.
Target Markets
Through market segmentation, several power line communication client markets naturally emerge based on need:
| § | Governmental policy demands that citizens are connected to the internet; |
| § | Electrical utilities need to manage their network efficiently as well as provide broadband services to residential and commercial customers; |
| § | High speed internet and rural users demand fast, low-cost internet service; and |
| § | Residential apartments, condominiums, businesses, hotels and convention centers’ need to provide more efficient and economic internet and VOIP services. |
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Governmental Objectives
Based on the Statistics Canada 2002 Census Report almost 70% of the communities in Canada are un-served. The objectives of the Canadian Federal Broadband Program 2002 are as follows:
| § | All Canadian communities should be linked to national broadband networks via high-capacity, scalable transport links capable of supporting an aggregate of 4.5 Mbps symmetrical service to each end user, as well as higher bandwidths to institutions. |
| § | Access to broadband in First Nation, Inuit, rural and remote communities should be available at a reasonably comparable price to that charged in more densely populated areas. |
| § | The local broadband access infrastructure should be extended to the community’s public facilities, including every public learning institution, public health care facility, public library and other designated public access point. |
| § | The local broadband access infrastructure should also be extended to local business and residential users, for example, by leveraging broadband infrastructure serving public facilities. |
The Government of Canada’s goal through ensuring universal broadband access is to stimulate economic growth in low or underdeveloped rural and urban communities. The cost challenge has until now remained the biggest hurdle. The need in Canada (as mandated by the federal government) is to reach 70% of Canadian communities. By providing this communication enhancement at a reasonable cost, communities can greatly increase their economic vitality through the development, sustenance and retention of valuable human resources.
Canada is not the only government which sees that a high speed data infrastructure is crucial for achieving socio-economic development goals. For instance, South Korea and Hong Kong, upon the introduction of broadband networks, found that telecommunication expenditure as a percentage of gross domestic product grew up to three times faster in the last ten years than the global average. Broadband can also facilitate the provision of public services, such as e-learning, telemedicine and e-government.
Utilities
For telephone companies and utility providers, broadband offers a route to provide a new source of income if it could be provided by them to their customers. In South Korea, the average revenue per broadband user is up to seven times higher than for a narrowband user. The electrical power grids which utilities own, maintain and operate can now, with BPL, be used to provide high speed Internet access and telephone services. BPL is leading the way as an additional revenue source.
The demand on the part of utilities to manage their network in real time in order to deliver a more reliable power supply cost effectively is becoming more and more critical. BPL offers the utilities the most efficient and cost effective way to manage their networks. Electrolinks is poised to take advantage of this tremendous business opportunity.
High-Speed and Rural Consumers
For consumers, broadband makes possible a much wider and richer range of applications. Faster access to richer information and the “always-on” nature of broadband are an attraction for users. In a Japanese survey, 70% of users reported that broadband had increased their usage of the internet. In Iceland, some 40 foreign television channels are broadcast over the broadband network, greatly increasing the choice of services available.
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The connected community concept will continue to have an increasingly dominant role in future “greenfield” (outlying rural community) developments. Many developers have already realized the value that an advanced broadband service offering can bring to their development and it is these developers that will set the pace for others to compete against.
With the fast implementation and low BPL deployment costs, BPL is able to deliver community broadband:
| § | To strengthen local economies – for example, by using multimedia web sites and on-line purchasing systems to sell products and services based on the community’s unique attributes and comparative advantages to regional, national and global markets. |
| § | To improve local health care – for example, by using video conferencing facilities that would allow local medical staff to diagnose illness and treat patients in real-time consultation with health care specialists. |
| § | To make new learning opportunities available – for example, through on-line video forums linking rural and remote schools. |
Multi-Tenant Units/Condominiums
The multiple consumer market is the largest of the three target markets, both in terms of service and equipment revenue. This market offers the greatest potential for marketing high value services and, as a result, affords the greatest potential for deployment of high-end, high-cost equipment.
A study conducted by Bell Canada revealed that, in Canada alone, approximately 35% of the population lives in buildings with more than four floors. BPL, as a “no new wires” solution, is attractive from a resource, cost and time to market perspective. The Yankee Group (2001) stated that over 860,000 residential buildings and apartment complexes in the United States, accounting for approximately 60% of all businesses in the U.S., are in multi-tenant unit facilities. Providing high-speed internet service is in the billions of dollars in the U.S.
With the pricing of traditional multi-tenant unit and multi-dwelling unit telecom equipment and services being extremely high, there is a constant search for alternative networks that can deliver at or above the current service offerings and at a lower price point. The BPL solution can capitalize on its quick installation methodology and over time deliver multiple services over the existing electrical wiring such as high-speed internet, local and long-distance voice, video and security. Working through the electricity utilities will allow Electrolinks to capitalize on this market.
Hotels
Globally, a growing number of hotels are deploying “in-building” networks that reach 100% of their guestrooms. New hotels are especially predominant in introducing this type of deployment, but older hotels are also considering 100% deployment models.
The largest contributor to the hotel market, throughout the forecasted period, will be the North American market, specifically the United States. The strength of the U.S. market is based on:
| § | The characteristics of the U.S. hotel market: there is a large base of hotels in the U.S., with a high percentage of these properties being appropriate for in-room broadband due to size, location, and clientele. |
| § | Size of the business traveler audience: over 40% of worldwide business traveler trips occur within North America. As hotel broadband, at least over the next several years, will be driven by business travelers, the North American market will be the strongest region. |
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In North America, as demand for connectivity increases, hotels are recognizing that many guests are interested in broadband connectivity. Furthermore, as the market moves toward lower price points, and eventually an amenity service offering, and where other services are using the broadband network, it will be important for hotels to deliver a connection to every guestroom, while at the same time keeping broadband deployment and management costs low. BPL meets these business requirements by delivering quick enablement with zero room closure (meaning that a hotel considering broadband for its guests can implement it quickly, offering a valued service and earning new revenue within days).
Governmental and Environmental Regulation
Electrolinks is subject to regulation in the United States by the FCC. FCC rules permit the operation of unlicensed digital devices that radiate radio frequency (RF) emissions if the manufacturer complies with certain equipment authorization procedures, technical requirements, marketing restrictions and product labeling requirements. Differing technical requirements apply to “Class A” devices intended for use in
commercial settings and more stringent standards apply to “Class B” devices intended for residential use. An independent, FCC-certified testing lab has verified that Electrolinks’ BPL product line complies with the FCC technical requirements for Class A and Class B digital devices. No further testing of these devices is required and same may be manufactured and marketed for commercial and residential use.
In Europe and other overseas markets, Electrolinks’ products are subject to safety and RF emissions regulations adopted by the European Union (EU) for Information Technology Equipment. In March 2005, Electrolinks received final Conformite Europeene (CE) certification, which is required for Electrolinks to freely market and sell its products within the EU. As a result of the certification, Electrolinks’ products that will be sold and installed in EU countries will bear the CE marking, a symbol that demonstrates that the product has met the EU’s regulatory standards and is approved for sale in the EU.
Future products designed by Electrolinks will require testing for compliance with FCC and CE regulations. Moreover, if in the future, the FCC or EU changes its technical requirements, further testing and/or modifications may be necessary.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions, Royalty Agreements and Labor Contracts
Electrolinks currently has no patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts.
Employees
Electrolinks is a development stage company and currently has nine contract employees. Electrolinks’ management also uses consultants, attorneys, and accountants as necessary to assist in the conduct of its business.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Electrolinks entered into a new lease for facilities on March 1, 2006 which was to terminate on February 28, 2011. The total rental expense was approximately $57,000 and $50,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The lease was terminated effective January 31, 2008. Electrolinks is currently seeking a new location at which to maintain its offices.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On July 29, 2005, Electrolinks entered into an exclusive supply agreement with a technology partner (the “Partner”), a privately-held corporation based in Toronto, Ontario. On May 25, 2006, pursuant to an action filed against Electrolinks on March 22, 2006, a settlement agreement was entered into to refund $82,620 to the Partner in order to mitigate any potential ongoing litigation of which approximately $18,000 was paid to the partner in December 2006. The amount owed at September 30, 2007 was approximately $71,000 and is reflected in accrued expenses.
Electrolinks is in a commercial arbitration action with a former consultant. The former consultant is claiming unpaid fees in the amount of $118,000 pursuant to a consulting service agreement. Management of Electrolinks believes that the services were not performed and as such Electrolinks does not owe the fees.
Electrolinks was in a commercial litigation with another former consultant which has been settled. Electrolinks has accrued $152,000 at September 30, 2007 in connection with the settlement.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Common Stock
As of January 25, 2008, there are 473 stockholders of record holding a total of 43,168,366 shares of common stock. The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.
Dividends
Electrolinks has not declared any cash dividends since inception and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of the board of directors and will depend on Electrolinks’ earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other
relevant factors. There are no restrictions that currently limit Electrolinks’ ability to pay cash dividends on its common stock other than those generally imposed by applicable provincial law.
MANAGEMENT’S PLAN OF OPERATION
This Management's Plan of Operation and Results of Operations and other parts of this report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and Electrolinks’ actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed in the subsections entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Electrolinks’ financial statements and notes thereto included in this proxy statement. All information presented herein is based on Electrolinks’ period ended September 30, 2007. Electrolinks’ fiscal year end is December 31.
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General
Electrolinks’ plan of operation is to focus on the development of BPL solutions which will require $5,000,000 in funding over the next 12 months. Electrolinks is confident that these funds will be made available from debt or equity financings.
Electrolinks has historically been unable to generate sufficient cash flow from revenues to pursue its business plan and as a result has entered into a series of debt and equity transactions to sustain operations. Despite management’s efforts, Electrolinks can offer no assurance that its operations will ever produce sufficient cash flow from revenues to sustain operations and expects to continue to operate at a loss until such time as revenues from the implementation of its BPL solutions are realized.
Business Strategy
Electrolinks is still in the business development stage and is yet to earn substantial revenues from operations. Electrolinks may experience fluctuations in operating results in future periods due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to:
| § | market acceptance of the Internet and power line communication technologies as a medium for customers to purchase Electrolinks’ products, |
| § | Electrolinks’ ability to acquire and deliver high quality products at a price lower than currently available to consumers, |
| § | Electrolinks’ ability to obtain additional financing in a timely manner on terms favorable to Electrolinks, |
| § | Electrolinks’ ability to successfully attract customers at a steady rate and maintain customer satisfaction, |
| § | Electrolinks promotions, branding and sales programs, |
| § | the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to the expansion of Electrolinks’ business, operations and infrastructure, and the implementation of marketing programs, |
| § | key agreements and strategic alliances, |
| § | the number of products offered by Electrolinks, |
| § | the number of returns experienced by Electrolinks, and |
| § | general economic conditions specific to the Internet, power-line communications, and the communications industry. |
Given the unique nature of the BPL technology and its limited market penetration to date in North America, there is a need to establish a strong commercial presence and associated branding. As such, Electrolinks has established a multi-tiered market entry and growth plan incorporating the following key actions:
1. Establish an Initial BPL Foothold
It is critical to gain a commercial presence for BPL in North America and, in particular, a presence associated with Electrolinks. Currently, Electrolinks is leveraging several existing relationships in the hospitality market to deploy a commercial BPL installation (at minimum) in the next three months. In addition, Electrolinks is working with hydro utilities and native reservations to implement BPL as a demonstration technology.
2. Establish Electrolinks’ BPL Center of Excellence
A key element of Electrolinks’ strategy is to establish a North American BPL Center of Excellence. The Center of Excellence will focus on the following functions:
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| § | Testing and qualifying facility for the North American use of BPL technology, |
| § | Demonstration lab for the presentation of BPL to customers, government and the media, and |
| § | Training center for BPL for North America. |
In addition, Electrolinks is working with the U.S. based BPL Association in an effort to help establish a
BPL Association of Canada with Electrolinks as one of the founding members. These actions are intended to establish Electrolinks as a key player and thought leader in the evolving North American BPL market.
3. Build out Utilities Partnership Program
A relationship model with Canadian utilities is essential for success in rural regions. Electrolinks is currently working with a number of key members of several hydro utilities to define a business model that will enable broadband to BPL rural customers while also providing a new revenue stream to the hydro utilities themselves. Electrolinks expects to have several models in place within the next few months.
Canadian governments, at both the federal level and the provincial level, have set aside funding to ensure that all Canadians have access to high speed internet services. Electrolinks is currently working with both levels of government on how to best bring BPL technology to those regions that are currently not served. Electrolinks is also reviewing the first set of rural region requests for proposal developed by community co-ops in preparation for the planned offering for these rural co-ops.
4. Develop the Electrolinks Sales Channel and Business Partner model
Electrolinks’ initial market entry is through key utilities, but over time the goal is to establish partner channels to enable the significant sales volume that is expected as BPL technology gains North American momentum.
Electrolinks is establishing three major categories for partners:
| § | Utility business partners – A joint marketing and revenue sharing partner structure specifically with hydro utilities for the rural Canada market. |
| § | Technology extender partners – A program to establish partnerships with other technology providers that extend the value proposition of BPL. These include existing partnerships, as well as future needs in potential areas such as wireless and long range fiber. |
| § | Sales channel partners – Electrolinks will establish a partner sales channel to leverage the potential of the large number of companies that are currently marketing solutions to the hospitality and multi-commercial unit markets. Electrolinks will provide a partner friendly integrated solution product that sales partners will be able to market and deploy to customers. |
Electrolinks anticipates executing on this market entry strategic plan over a period of approximately nine to twelve months.
Results of Operations
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006, Electrolinks’ operations were focused on offering BPL solutions to prospective clients, providing consulting services, and completing private funding placements to sustain operations. Since inception, Electrolinks has realized minimal revenues from operations. Since Electrolinks is in the
development stage with little history of generating revenue, we cannot determine whether it will ever generate revenues from operations.
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Net Losses/Income
For the period from inception to September 30, 2007, Electrolinks incurred a net loss of $4,270,940. Net losses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 were $1,067,891 as compared to $707,252 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Net losses for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $1,248,239 as compared to $1,442,048 for the year ended December 31, 2005. Electrolinks’ net losses in each of the periods are mainly attributable to general and administrative expenses. Electrolinks expects to continue to incur losses through 2008.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 were $951,262 as compared to $624,275 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $1,144,084, as compared to general and administrative expenses of $850,102 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The general and administrative expenses in each of the periods can be associated with employee compensation costs, product development costs, and professional services. Electrolinks expects that general and administrative expenses will continue to increase as Electrolinks expands its operations.
Depreciation expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 were $56,698, as compared to depreciation expenses of $48,453 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. Depreciation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $80,311, as compared to depreciation expenses of $87,172 for the year ended December 31, 2005
Capital Expenditures
Electrolinks spent $23,829 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 and $18,726 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $29,188 and $109,567 for December 31, 2005.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Electrolinks has an income tax benefit resulting from net operating losses to offset any future operating profit.
Impact of Inflation
Electrolinks believes that inflation has had a negligible effect on operations over the past three years. Electrolinks believes that it can offset inflationary increases by improving operating efficiencies.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow used in operations was $783,869 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $571,848 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. Cash flow used in operations was $1,162,029 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to cash flow used in operations of $1,080,581 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The increase in cash flow used in operations for the nine month and year end comparative periods can be primarily attributed to an increase in net losses.
Electrolinks expects to continue to use cash flow in operations until such time as it realizes sufficient revenue to overcome net losses.
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Cash flow used for investing activities was $23,829 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $18,726 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. Cash flow used in investing activities was $29,188 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to cash flow provided by investing activities of $36,355 for the year ended December 31, 2005. Electrolinks expects to continue to use cash flow in investing activities over future periods as it expands business operations.
Cash flow provided by financing activities was $818,949 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $701,294 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. Cash flow provided by financing activities was $1,170,053 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $1,034,843 for the year ended December 31, 2005. Cash flow provided by financing activities during the current nine month period can be attributed to debt financing, proceeds form notes payable, and amounts from related parties. Electrolinks expects to continue to rely on cash flow provided by financing activities over the near term.
Electrolinks obtained financing on December 19, 2006 from Aram Development Corp., an unrelated party, in an aggregate amount of $750,000 of which $50,000 was repaid in 2007. The loan had accumulated $6,000 in interest as of September 30, 2007. The loan is secured by a general security agreement creating a security interest in all of Electrolinks’ personal property and is guaranteed by a significant stockholder. The loan is currently in default.
During 2007, Electrolinks received financing in the form of a series of promissory notes from the Corporation in the amount of approximately $255,000 and from another lender in the approximate amount of $45,000, which had accrued interest of approximately $15,000 as of September 30, 2007. The promissory notes each bear interest at 10% per annum.Certain of the notes are in default.
During 2007, Electrolinks also received financing in the form of a series of promissory notes in the approximate amount of $200,000 from an organization in which a shareholder of Electrolinks has an ownership interest. The notes bear interest at 12% per annum, payable monthly. The interest rate increased to 36% because they were not paid off by their respective due dates. Accrued interest was approximately $3,000 at September 30, 2007.
Electrolinks also has amounts due to several related parties for advances and services. At September 30, 2007, $27,000 is due to MBS Group, a corporation that is owned and controlled by a shareholder of Electrolinks, approximately $44,000 is due to E-Power Links, a corporation that is owned and controlled by a shareholder of Electrolinks, and $609,000 is owed other stockholders.
On December 31, 2007 Electrolinks entered into a Funding and Revenue Sharing Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit C) with an unrelated partnership whereby the partnership will share certain expenses incurred by Electrolinks. The aggregate amount of the partnership’s share of expenses shall be equal to the lesser of the following amounts: a) $4,600,000 Canadian (“gross proceeds”) and b) the amount of the Company’s losses allowed as provided to and assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency through December 31, 2007. The partnership agrees to pay to Electrolinks at closing 25% of the gross proceeds, approximately $1,150,000, with the remaining balance to be paid by assignment by the partnership to Electrolinks in promissory notes totaling $3,450,000. The promissory notes in the amount of $3,450,000 will be recorded as notes receivable (“notes”) on Electrolinks’ financial statements after settlement. The
closing of this transaction is expected to be no later than February 15, 2008. The notes will bear interest at the prescribed interest rate under section 143.2 of Canada’s Income Tax Act. Interest on the notes will be payable annually by February 15 after each year from December 31, 2008 until December 31, 2012. Commencing December 31, 2013 until 2017, principal payments on the notes will be due on February 15 following each year in equal installments of one-fifth of the balance of the principal owing on the notes. The notes mature February 15, 2018.
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As consideration for agreeing to share those expenses, Electrolinks will pay to the partnership an Annual Revenue Fee (“ARF”) equal to 10% of its aggregate gross revenues for a period of ten years commencing January 1, 2008. The fee will be payable by February 15 after each year. Electrolinks has an option to apply the ARF first against the notes’ accrued interest and then against any remaining principal owed by the partnership to Electrolinks on the notes, in lieu of payment of the ARF.
Electrolinks has the right to convert the ARF into common shares as follows: 1) after December 31, 2013 equal to ten percent of the number of issued and outstanding shares; and 2) prior to December 31, 2013, per the Early Conversion Right, into common shares with a value of $2,300,000 or a payment in cash in the amount of $2,300,000. If Electrolinks defaults, the general partner of the partnership, in its sole discretion, may elect to convert the notes subject to the Early Conversion Right.
As part of this transaction, Electrolinks will pay closing costs to the partnership based on 10% of the gross proceeds, approximately $460,000. In addition Electrolinks engaged a consultant to assist in this transaction. The consultant is entitled to a commission based on 5% of the gross proceeds, approximately $230,000 and five year warrants that would equal up to 5% of the equity value equal to 5% of the gross revenue shared by the partnership.
This transaction is estimated to result in $460,000 proceeds, net of commissions and closing costs, to Electrolinks at settlement.
Electrolinks had a working capital deficit of $2,381,871 as of September 30, 2007 compared to a working capital deficit of $1,232,803 as of December 31, 2006. The current deficit in working capital in addition to anticipated increases in operational cash flow indicate that Electrolinks has insufficient funds to meet its obligations or to conduct its plan of operation over the next twelve (12) months.
Electrolinks will have to seek debt or equity financing in the near term. Electrolinks’ only current commitments or arrangements with respect to, or immediate sources of funding is the financing anticipated from the execution of the Funding and Revenue Sharing Agreement and the Corporation’s commitment to finance up to $5,000,000 on a best efforts basis within one year of acquiring Electrolinks. However, no assurance can be given that the Corporation’s stockholders will approve the Agreements or that the anticipated funding will be available to the Corporation. Should either or both of these funding commitments fail to materialize Electrolinks’ stockholders would be the most likely source of new funding in the form of loans or equity placements though none have made any commitment to date for future investment. Electrolinks’ inability to obtain funding would have a material adverse affect on its ability to pursue its plan of operation.
Electrolinks does not anticipate the sale or acquisition of any significant property, plant or equipment during the next twelve months, other than computer equipment and peripherals used in Electrolinks’ day-to-day operations. Electrolinks believes it has sufficient resources available to meet these acquisition needs.
Electrolinks’ management will make changes, modifications and additions to the number of employees as required by the evolving nature of the business model and anticipates the hiring of five (5) new contract employees over the next twelve months.
Electrolinks sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expended in the period incurred. Electrolinks did not incur research and development costs during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2007, the Corporation has no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Going Concern
Electrolinks’ audit expressed substantial doubt as to Electrolinks’ ability to continue as a going concern as a result of continuing losses, negative cash flow from operations, and a working capital deficit of $1,232,818 as of December 31, 2006, which increased to $2,381,871 at September 30, 2007. The continuation of Electrolinks’ operations is dependent upon the financial support of creditors and stockholders, obtaining short and long term financing, and achieving profitability through facilitating sales and providing support services for BPL products it sells to its customers. These conditions and dependencies raise substantial doubt about Electrolinks’ ability to continue as a going concern.
Management plans to address Electrolinks’ ability to continue as a going concern by focusing on generating increased sales from operations. The successful development cannot be determined at this time, and there is no assurance that, if achieved, that Electrolinks’ would then have sufficient funds to execute its intended business plan or generate positive operating results.
PROPOSAL 3
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Corporation’s directors are to be elected annually by the stockholders to serve until the following annual meeting and until their respective successors have been duly elected. The number of directors comprising the whole board of directors may be fixed from time to time as directed by the board.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Agreements and at the direction of Electrolinks, the board of directors of the Corporation has nominated two individuals for election as directors. If these nominees are elected to the board of directors by the stockholders at the Special Meeting, these individuals will assume their respective appointments to the board of directors on the closing date of the Agreements.
Required Vote
Election of these nominees requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Special Meeting for each nominee, assuming a quorum is present. The election of a new board of directors also requires the approval of the other two proposals presented in this proxy statement. Broker non-votes are
counted solely for the purpose of determining a quorum. Abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against this proposal.
Board Recommendation
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE
“FOR” EACH OF THE TWO NOMINEES.
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FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSAL 3
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Current Director
The following director is the sole member of our board of directors and will serve until the next annual meeting and until such time as a successor is elected and qualified:
Name | Age | Position |
Nadir Walji | 56 | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Director |
Nadir Walji was appointed as a director, principal accounting officer, secretary and treasurer of the Corporation on September 2, 2006 and was appointed as the Corporation’s chief executive officer on June 6, 2007.
Mr. Walji is a business consultant who has experience in developing the application of new technologies. He has partnered with ERA-GSM deploying wireless mobile communication networks in Poland and currently serves as an officer and director of certain public companies. Mr. Walji has served since 2000 as the secretary for Brasiclica Mining Corp., a copper mining company; as a director of Sudamet Ventures Inc., an inactive company from 2000; as a director of Chilean Gold Ltd., an inactive company since 2000; as a director of Orex Ventures Inc., an inactive company since 2000; as a director of Hendrx Corp., a manufacturer of atmospheric water producing machines and as a director of ComCam, Inc., surveillance technology development company from 2002 until November of 2004.
Nominees
The following nominees are standing for election as directors and will serve until the next annual meeting and until such time as a successor is elected and qualified:
Name | Age | Position |
Hari S. Rao | 65 | Director |
Roman Hrycyshyn | 42 | Director |
Hari S. Rao has served as the president, chief executive officer and as a director of Electrolinks since his appointment on March 1, 2007.
Mr. Rao has over 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, policy & strategy development, and management consulting. He has held senior positions in public and private organizations in Canada, USA and India such as IBM, Paramount Pictures, George S. May Company, Ontario Government, and several Indian companies all involved in IT and management consulting. In India Mr. Rao worked as Managing Director of ABC International and Principal Consultant to Techno-Management Research & Development Company. Prior to assignments in India he served for over a decade in the Ontario Ministry of Health in the areas of Health Care Research Grants Program, Research Contracting, Strategic Planning, and District Health Council Program.
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Mr. Rao has been a panelist on National Science Foundation of the United States, Washington D.C., a member of Institute of Politics, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Policy Studies Organization of the USA, Institute of Public Administration of Canada and a member of Harvard Schools Committee of Ontario.
Mr. Rao has Masters Degree in Sociology from Gujarat University and a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University. He specialized in Management Consulting Practices at Harvard Business School, and in Policy Development at John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Roman Hrycyshyn
Mr. Hrycyshyn has served as a director of Electrolinks since his most recent appointment on June 6, 2007.
Mr. Hrycyshyn has over 15 years of extensive business experience in all aspects of finance, strategy and business development. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche and in 1997 was instrumental in founding Liberty Capital Corp., a boutique firm engaged in corporate finance.
Over the last decade he has been instrumental in the development of a number of companies providing rapid bio-detection, commodity transportation and wholesale food services. Currently, he holds a number of board positions with companies in various industries. Best known for his entrepreneurial drive and analytical capabilities, Mr. Hrycyshyn provides strong leadership to achieve goal oriented results.
Mr. Hrycyshyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce & Finance from the University of Toronto.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past five years, none of our directors, executive officers, promoters, control persons, or nominees has been:
| § | the subject of any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; |
| § | convicted in a criminal proceeding or is subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); |
| § | subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; or |
| § | found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law. |
Number of Board Meetings
During the year ended September 30, 2007 our board of directors had no meetings. However, our sole director did approve numerous board resolutions during that period.
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Security Holder Communications with the Board of Directors
The board of directors has established a process to receive communications from security holders. Security holders and other interested parties may contact the board of directors, or, when we have more than one director, any of the members of the board of directors, by mail or electronically. To communicate with the board of directors, any individual directors or any group or committee of directors, correspondence should be addressed to the board of directors or any such individual directors or group or committee of directors by either name or title. All such correspondence should be sent “c/o Secretary” at High End Ventures, Inc., 2610-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 3X2. All communications received will be opened by the Corporation’s secretary for the sole purpose of determining whether the contents represent a message to the directors. Any contents that are not in the nature of advertising, promotions of a product or service, patently offensive material or matters deemed inappropriate for the board of directors will be forwarded promptly to the addressee. In the case of communications to the board of directors or any group or committee of directors, the Corporation’s secretary will make sufficient copies (or forward such information in the case of e-mail) of the contents to send to each director who is a member of the group or committee to which the envelope is addressed.
Policy With Regard to Board Members’ Attendance at Annual Meetings
Members of the board of directors are invited and encouraged to attend the Corporation’s annual meeting. The Corporation had no annual meeting during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
Board of Directors Committees
The board of directors has not established an audit committee or a compensation committee. An audit committee typically reviews, acts on and reports to the board of directors with respect to various auditing and accounting matters, including the recommendations and performance of independent auditors, the scope of the annual audits, fees to be paid to the independent auditors, and internal accounting and financial control policies and procedures. Certain stock exchanges currently require companies to adopt a formal written charter that establishes an audit committee that specifies the scope of an audit committee’s responsibilities and the means by which it carries out those responsibilities. In order to be listed on any of these exchanges, the Corporation would be required to establish an audit committee.
The board of directors has not established a nominating committee because the board of directors has determined that the board of directors, consisting of only one individual, can efficiently and effectively fulfill this function by using a variety of methods for identifying and evaluating nominees for director, including candidates that may be referred by the Corporation’s stockholders. Stockholders who desire to recommend candidates for evaluation may do so by contacting the Corporation in writing, identifying the
potential candidate and providing background information. Candidates may also come to the attention of the board of directors through current members of the board of directors, professional search firms and other persons. In evaluating potential candidates, the board of directors takes into account a number of factors, including among others, the following:
| § | independence from management; |
| § | whether the candidate has relevant business experience; |
| § | judgment, skill, integrity and reputation; |
| § | existing commitments to other businesses; |
| § | corporate governance background; |
| § | financial and accounting background, to enable the board of directors to determine whether the candidate would be suitable for audit committee membership; and |
| § | the size and composition of the board of directors. |
The Corporation plans to establish a nominating committee in the event that three directors are elected to the board of directors. At such time, the nominating committee will develop a charter.
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Board of Directors Compensation
The Corporation’s sole director is not reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs incurred in attending meetings and receives no compensation for services rendered as a director. We will most likely adopt a provision for compensating directors in the future.
CODE OF ETHICS
The Corporation has adopted a Code of Ethics within the meaning of Item 406(b) of Regulation S-B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Code of Ethics applies to directors and senior officers, such as the principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller, and persons performing similar functions. The Corporation’s Code of Ethics is available in print, at no charge, to any security holder who requests such information by contacting the Corporation.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Corporation, the Corporation is aware of the following individuals or entities who during the period ended September 30, 2007 were directors, officers, or beneficial owners of more than ten percent of the common stock of the Corporation, and who failed to file, on a timely basis, reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
| § | Thomas Forzani failed to file on Forms 3 and/or 5. |
| § | Joseph H. Montgomery failed to file on Forms 3 and/or 5. |
| § | Nadir Walji failed to file on Forms 3 and/or 5. |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The objective of the Corporation’s compensation program is to provide compensation for services rendered as an executive officer. The Corporation’s consulting fees are designed to retain the services of our executive officer. Consulting fees are currently the only type of compensation utilized in our compensation program. We utilize this form of compensation because we feel that it is adequate to retain and motivate our executive officer. The amounts we deem appropriate to compensate our executive officer are determined in accordance with market forces; we have no specific formula to determine compensatory amounts at this time. While we have deemed that our current compensatory program and
the decisions regarding compensation are easy to administer and are appropriately suited for our objectives, we may expand our compensation program to future employees to include stock awards, options and other compensatory elements.
Table
The following table provides summary information for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 concerning cash and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by the Corporation to or on behalf of (i) the chief executive officer and (ii) any other employee to receive compensation in excess of $100,000.
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Summary Compensation Table | |||||||||
Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation ($) | All Other Compensation ($)
| Total ($) |
Nadir Walji CEO, CFO, PAO, and director | 2007
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| $60,000
| $60,000
|
Thomas Forzani* | 2007
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
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The Corporation has no “Grants of Plan-Based Awards”, “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End”, “Option Exercises and Stock Vested”, “Pension Benefits”, or “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation”. Nor does the Corporation have any “Post Employment Payments” to report.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the ownership of the Corporation’s common stock as of January 25, 2008, with respect to: (i) each person known to the Corporation to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Corporation’s common stock; (ii) all directors; and (iii) directors and executive officers of the Corporation as a group.
Title of Class | Name and Address | Number of Shares | % of Class |
Common | Nadir Walji, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, principal accounting officer and a director 2610-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3X2 Canada | 0 | 0% |
Common | Officer and Directors as a Group | 0 | 0% |
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Neither our sole director and executive officer nor any owner of five percent or more of the Corporation’s outstanding shares, or member of their immediate family, has entered into any reportable, related transaction during the last two years.
INTEREST OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON
Our executive officer and director, Nadir Walji, owns no shares of the Corporation. Mr. Walji has encouraged stockholders to vote FOR the proposals and may have different interests to the Corporation’s stockholders in the approval of the proposals.
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PROPOSALS BY SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
VOTING SECURITIES
As of January 25, 2008, there were 15,850,000 shares of the common stock and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held by such holder.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Corporation is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Corporation files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission at its Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The statements and forms we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission have been filed electronically and are available for viewing or copy on the Securities Exchange Commission maintained Internet site that contains reports, proxy, and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Internet address for this site can be found at:www.sec.gov.
A copy of the Corporation's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, can be found at the Securities Exchange Commission’s Internet site. The annual report does not form any part of the materials for the solicitation of proxies. Copies of the annual report will be sent to any stockholder without charge upon written request addressed to: High End Ventures, Inc., 2610-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 3X2, attention: Corporate Secretary.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
High End Ventures, Inc - the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 | FA-1 |
The Electrolinks Corporation - the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 | FB-1 |
The Electrolinks Corporation - the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 | FC-1 |
High End Ventures, Inc., Pro Forma - the year ended September 30, 2007 | FD-1 |
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON, PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED. IF YOU DO ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY VOTE EITHER IN PERSON OR BY YOUR PROXY.
YOU MAY ALSO RETURN YOUR EXECUTED PROXY BY FAX TO HOLLADAY STOCK TRANSFER, ATTN: TOM LEUCK, AT (480) 481-3941. MR. LEUCK’S PHONE NUMBER IS (480) 481-3940.
IF YOU HOLD YOUR SHARES IN "STREET-NAME," PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY YOUR BROKERAGE FIRM OR BANK CAN SIGN A PROXY ON YOUR BEHALF, AND ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. WE URGE YOU TO CONTACT THE PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY, AND INSTRUCT THEM TO EXECUTE A PROXY IN FAVOR OF THE MATTERS PRESENTED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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Index to Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | FA-2 |
Balance Sheets | FA-3 |
Statements of Operations and Deficit | FA-4 |
Statements of Cash Flows | FA-5 |
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | FA-6 |
Notes to Financial Statements | FA-7 |
FA-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of High End Ventures, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of High End Ventures, Inc. (a Development Stage Company) as of September 30, 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and for the period from the date of inception on January 19, 1999 to September 30, 2007. High End Venture’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of High End Ventures, Inc. (a Development Stage Company) as of September 30, 2007 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and for the period from the date of inception on January 19, 1999 to September 30, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $225,024 since inception and has not attained profitable operations and is dependent upon obtaining adequate financing to fulfill its planned business activity. These factors raise substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Madsen & Associates CPA’s, Inc.
Madsen & Associates CPA’s, Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107
December 21, 2007
FA-2
HIGH END VENTURES, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
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| Accrued interest payable |
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| Loans payable |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FA-3
HIGH END VENTURES, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
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| General & administrative |
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| 27,024 |
| 207,339 | |
Total Operating expenses |
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| 224,339 | ||
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Interest expense |
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Total Other income (expense) |
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Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Fully Dilutive) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.00) |
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FA-4
HIGH END VENTURES, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
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| Taxes Paid | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FA-5
| HIGH END VENTURES, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 19, 1999 (INCEPTION) THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 | |||||||||
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Issuance of common stock for cash and subscriptions at $.004 per share | - |
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Net (loss) for period | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | (5,500) | (5,500) | |
Balance September 30, 2005 | - |
| - | 11,250,000 | 11,250 | 24,250 | (24,000) | (5,500) | 6,000 | |
Payment of stock subscriptions | - |
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Issuance of common stock for mineral claims at $.004 per share | - |
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Issuance of common stock for cash at $.01per share | - |
| - | 1,600,000 | 1,600 | 14,400 | - | - | 16,000 | |
Net (loss) for period | - |
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Balance September 30, 2006 | - |
| - | 15,850,000 | 15,850 | 47,650 | - | (49,524) | 13,976 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FA-6
High End Ventures
(Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1 – NATURE AND PURPOSE OF BUSINESS
High End Ventures, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on January 19, 1999. The Company was previously engaged in exploration activities designed to identify economically viable deposits of precious metals, which activities were unsuccessful and have since been abandoned. During the final quarter of fiscal 2006 the Company decided to switch its attention to alternative business opportunities.
On September 21, 2006 the Company executed a letter of intent to acquire The Electrolinks Corporation (“Electrolinks”), a Toronto, Ontario based development stage company intending on providing “Smart Grid” applications for power utilities and buildings that will deliver Broadband over Power Line (BPL) services utilizing any form of existing electrical infrastructure. The Company executed a formal Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange on October 23, 2006 to acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership of Electrolinks. Due to legal considerations relevant to the structure of the anticipated transaction, the Company and Electrolinks mutually agreed not to proceed with the agreement on September 18, 2007.
On September 18, 2007, the Company and Electrolinks executed a Business Combination Agreement and an Amalgamation Agreement in order to transact the acquisition of Electrolinks through the amalgamation of Power Grid Networks Ltd. (“Power Grid”) (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) and Electrolinks.
The Amalgamation Agreement provides for the following actions:
| (a) | to amalgamate Power Grid and Electrolinks; |
| (b) | to exchange two Electrolinks shares for one share of the Company; |
| (c) | to exchange shares of Power Grid with the Company on a one for one basis for each share issued by the Company to acquire Electrolinks shares; and |
| (d) | to continue the business of Electrolinks through Power Grid. |
The agreement anticipates the amalgamation of Electrolinks and Power Grid, entitling each stockholder of Electrolinks to one share of the common stock of the Company in exchange for two shares of the common stock of Electrolinks up to an aggregate of 21,584,183 shares of the Company for 43,168,366 shares of Electrolinks.
The Electrolinks stockholders will acquire approximately 57.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company following the closing of the transaction. For accounting purposes, the transaction will be treated as a reverse merger with Electrolinks being the accounting acquirer and the go-forward financial statements will reflect Electrolinks’ history from its inception. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place as soon as is practicable subject to shareholder approval of the transaction and full satisfaction of the disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The transaction has not obtained the requisite shareholder approvals as of the date of this report.
The Company has elected September 30 as the end of its fiscal year.
FA-7
High End Ventures
(Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 2 – NATURE OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements of High End Ventures, Inc. (the Company) for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) and are expressed in US dollars. The financial statements have been prepared under the guidelines of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 7, “Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises”. A development stage enterprise is one in which planned principal operations have not commenced or if its operations have commenced, there have been no significant revenues therefrom. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has not commenced its planned principal operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a stated maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2007, cash consists of balances held with financial institutions. Cash is deposited in institutions that are generally federally insured in limited amounts.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 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.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s short-term financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate fair value because of their short-term maturities. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash. During the year the Company did not maintain cash deposits at financial institution in excess of the $100,000 limit covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes nor does it hold or issue interest rate or leveraged derivative financial instruments.
Earnings per Share
Basic Earnings per Share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year plus potential dilutive instruments such as stock options and warrant. The effect of stock options on diluted EPS is determined through the application of the treasury stock method, whereby proceeds received by the Company based on assumed exercises are hypothetically used to repurchase the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period. Loss per share is unchanged on a diluted basis since the assumed exercise of common stock equivalents would have an anti-dilutive effect. At September 30 2007 and 2006 the Company did not have any potentially dilutive instruments outstanding.
FA-8
High End Ventures
(Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 2 – NATURE OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes as required by SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. SFAS 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of certain assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period, plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
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 the 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. The Company had no significant deferred tax items arise during any of the periods presented.
Concentration of Credit Risk:
The financial instrument which potentially subjects the Company to concentration of credit risk is cash. The Company maintains cash in bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has not exceeded the federally insured limit. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In February, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on our financial position and results of operations, but does not anticipate a material impact.
FA-9
High End Ventures
(Development Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.
The Company has incurred losses since its inception and has not yet been successful in establishing profitable operations. These factors raise considerable doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Continuance of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon receiving additional working capital through loans and/or additional sales of the Company’s common stock. There is no assurance that the Company will succeed in raising this additional capital or achieving profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
NOTE 4 – LOAN RECEIVABLE
The Company has loaned Electrolinks $255,186 USD. This loan is secured and bears interest at a rate of 10% and is repayable upon demand. At September 30, 2007 interest receivable of $11,317 had been accrued on this loan.
NOTE 5 – MINERAL CLAIM
The Company entered into an agreement on October 31, 2005 to acquire a 100% interest in a mineral claim located in the Victoria Mining District in British Columbia, Canada. The claim was acquired for $5,000 in cash and 600,000 shares of common stock valued at $12,000. The purchase price of the claim approximated the historical cost basis of the previous owner of the claim. Management has made a determination that the cost of the mineral claim will not be recovered and therefore the purchase price of $17,000 was charged to current operations as exploration costs in 2006.
NOTE 6 – SHORT TERM LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company borrowed $270,000 and $25,000 from third parties to assist with working capital needs. The loan of $270,000 bears interest at a rate of 10%. At September 30, 2007 interest of $12,001 had been accrued on this loan. The loan of $25,000 is an interest free, unsecured, demand loan. The Company also borrowed $107 from a shareholder as an interest-free, unsecured, demand loan.
NOTE 7 – COMMON STOCK
In October of 2005, the Company issued 600,000 shares for the purchase of mineral claims at a value of $.02 per share.
On April 10, 2006, the Company issued 320,000 shares of common stock valued at $.05 per share for cash in the amount of $16,000.
On September 2, 2006, management authorized a 5 for 1 forward split of the outstanding shares of common stock. This split has been applied retroactively in the financial statements as if the split had occurred at inception of the Company.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
| PAGE |
| NUMBER |
Financial Statements:
| Balance sheet | FB-2 |
| Statement of operations | FB-3 |
| Statement of cash flows | FB-4 |
| Notes to financial statements | FB-5 |
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
| SEPTEMBER 30, |
| 2007 | 2006 |
ASSETS
Current assets:
| Cash | $ | 7,008 | $ | 65,334 |
| Accounts receivable | 13,408 | 7,183 |
| Other receivable | 64,158 | - |
| Prepaid expenses | 44,084 | 28,555 |
| Total current assets | 128,658 | 101,072 |
Property and equipment, net | 126,943 | 181,208 |
Deposits | 15,071 | 14,861 |
| $ | 270,672 | $ | 297,141 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY)
Current liabilities:
| Notes payable | $1,226,548 | $ 353,548 |
| Accounts payable | 329,277 | 204,803 |
| Accrued expenses | 275,782 | 89,790 |
| Due to related parties | 678,922 | 141,267 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,510,529 | 789,408 |
Stockholders' (deficiency):
| Common stock, no par value | 2,177,405 | 2,212,467 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (105,998) | (42,672) |
| Accumulated deficit | (4,270,940) | (2,662,062) |
| (2,199,533) | (492,267) |
| Less treasury stock, at cost | (40,324) | - |
| Net stockholders' deficiency | (2,239,857 ) | (492,267) |
| $ | 270,672 | $ | 297,141 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
| NINE MONTHS ENDED |
| SEPTEMBER 30, |
| 2007 | 2006 |
Sales | $ | - | $ | 14,044 |
Cost of sales | - | (16,650) |
Gross loss | - | (2,606) |
Operating expenses:
| General and administrative | 951,262 | 624,275 |
| Depreciation | 56,698 | 48,453 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,007,960 | 672,728 |
Loss from operations | (1,007,960 ) | (675,334) |
Other income (charges):
| Interest expense | (66,546) | (31,918) |
| Other income | 4,534 | - |
| Foreign exchange gain | 2,081 | - |
| (59,931) | (31,918) |
Net loss | ($1,067,891 ) | ($707,252) |
Net loss per share applicable to common
| stockholders, basic and diluted | ($0.03) | ($0.02) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding -
| basic and diluted | 38,301,608 | 32,663,022 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| NINE MONTHS ENDED |
| SEPTEMBER 30, |
| 2007 | 2006 |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
Cash flows from operating activities:
| Net loss | ($1,067,891) | ($707,252) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash |
| (used in) operating activities: |
| Depreciation | 56,698 | 48,453 |
| Accrued interest on notes payable | 23,916 | - |
| (Increase) in operating assets: |
| Accounts and other receivables | (62,520) | (7,183) |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | (7,536) | (1,661) |
| Increase in operating liabilities: |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 273,464 95,795
| Net cash (used in) operating activities | (783,869) | (571,848) |
Cash flows from investing activities:
| Acquisitions of equipment | (23,829) | (18,726) |
| Net cash (used in) investing activities | (23,829) | (18,726) |
Cash flows from financing activities:
| Issuance of common shares | 71,799 | 214,428 |
| Purchase of treasury stock | (40,324) | - |
| Proceeds from notes payable | 526,327 | 31,382 |
| Repayment of note payable | (50,000) | - |
| Due to related parties | 311,147 | 455,484 |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 818,949 | 701,294 |
Foreign currency translation | (17,646) | (45,386) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | (6,395) | 65,334 |
Cash at beginning of period | 13,403 | - |
Cash at end of period | $ | 7,008 | $ | 65,334 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
| Interest | $42,630 | $30,223 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Nature of business - The Electrolinks Corporation (the “Company” or “Electrolinks”) has been continued pursuant to the Canada Corporations Act and was incorporated on March 23, 2004 in the Province of Ontario under the Ontario Business Corporations Act.
The Company will utilize Broadband over Powerline (“BPL”) products from several vendors to provide BPL solutions to electrical utilities and multiple dwelling unit buildings and is in the process of obtaining an agreement with a manufacturer of BPL products to produce the Company’s own brand of products. BPL is a technology that delivers high-speed data over existing electric power delivery networks and is an alternative means of providing high-speed Internet access, Voice over Internet Protocol (“VolP”), and other broadband services, using medium and low-voltage power lines to reach customers’ homes and businesses.
Going concern - The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred losses of approximately $1,248,000 and $1,442,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and has experienced negative cash flows from operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 in the approximate amount of $1,162,000. At September 30, 2007, the Company had a working capital deficiency of approximately $2,382,000 and a loss of approximately $1,068,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007.The Company's future revenues are dependent on facilitating sales and providing support services for BPL products it sells to its customers. These factors among others raise substantial doubt about the Company'sability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
The financial statements presented herein do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Electrolinks be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company plans to raise funding for working capital requirements from a private investment group.
Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial instruments - The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, representing accounts receivable, amounts due from and to related parties, accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt approximates their fair value.
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase. For these instruments, the carrying amount is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value. The Company places substantially all cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions in Canada.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Continued |
Foreign currency translation - The financial statements are denominated in United States currency. As such, the accounts of the Company were translated into United States dollars in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation”. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 52, transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the financial statements' assets and liabilities from their functional currency (Canadian dollars) to United States dollars at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date is recorded in other accumulated comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders' (deficiency). Statement of operation items are translated at average rates of exchange during each reporting period.
Accounts receivable - Accounts receivable are stated in the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation allowance based on its assessment of the current status of individual accounts. Balances that are still outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to trade accounts receivable. Changes in the valuation allowance have not been material to the financial statements.
Equipment - Equipment purchased in the normal course of business is stated at cost and equipment acquired in business combinations is stated at its fair market value at the acquisition date. All equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives.
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of equipment are removed from the accounts upon retirement or other disposition and any resultant gain or loss is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Long-lived assets - The Company reviews the recoverability of long-lived intangible assets when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. This evaluation is based on various analyses including undiscounted cash flow projections. In the event undiscounted cash flow projections indicate impairment, the Company would record an impairment based on the fair value of the assets at the date of the impairment. The Company accounts for impairments under the SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."
Revenue recognition - Sales represent the invoiced value of products supplied to customers. Sales are recognized upon the passage of title to the customers.
Research and development - Research and development costs are charged to operations in the period incurred. The Company did not incur research and development costs during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Continued |
Income taxes - The Company uses SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", to account for income taxes. This statement requires an asset and liability approach that recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, all expected future events, other than enactments of changes in the tax law or rates, are generally considered. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is "more likely than not" that recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized (see Note 5).
Loss per share - Basic loss per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and any potentially dilutive securities. During 2007, there were no potentially dilutive securities including stock options, warrants to purchase common stock and preferred stock.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Financial Interpretation ("FIN") No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - An Interpretation of SFAS No. 109”. FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes". FIN No. 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. In addition, FIN No. 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The provisions of FIN No. 48 are to be applied to all tax positions upon initial adoption of this standard. Only tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit (or other appropriate components of equity) for that fiscal year. The provisions of FIN No. 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company has determined that the impact of the adoption of FIN No. 48 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements". SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and is required to be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS No.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
157, but does not currently expect the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Continued |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements - continued |
In September, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 108, to address diversity in practice in quantifying financial statement misstatements. SAB 108 requires that the Company quantify misstatements based on their impact on each of its financial statements and related disclosures. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The Company has adopted SAB 108 effective as of January 31, 2007. The adoption of this bulletin did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In May, 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections", which changes the requirements for the accounting and reporting of a change in accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle, as well as to changes required by an accounting pronouncement that does not include specific transition provisions. SFAS No. 154 requires that changes in accounting principle be retrospectively applied. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. SFS No. 154 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
2. | Due to Related Parties |
During 2007 and 2006, advances were made and services were provided by MBS Group, a corporation that is owned and controlled by a shareholder of the Company. MBS Group charged the Company management fees of $0 and $225,000 during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The amount owed to MBS Group was approximately $27,000 and $473,000 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The sole shareholder of MBS Group elected to redefine the obligation to MBS Group in the approximate amount of $473,000 as additional paid-in capital to the Company effective September 30, 2006 and was included as issued shares of common stock.
E-Power Links, a corporation that is owned and controlled by a shareholder of the Company, was owed approximately $44,000 at September 30, 2007.
Additional funds are owed to other stockholders in the approximate amount of $609,000 and $141,000 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The shareholders provided various consulting services to the Company in the approximate amount of $787,000 and $490,000 during the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
3. | Property and equipment |
| 2007 | 2006 |
| Equipment | $291,997 | $256,119 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 37,798 | 33,666 |
| Computer software | 12,088 | 9,872 |
| Computer equipment | 71,981 | 72,961 |
| 413,864 | 372,618 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | 286,921 | 191,410 |
| $126,943 | $181,208 |
4. | Notes Payable |
The Company obtained financing on December 19, 2006 from a private lender, an unrelated party, with a borrowing capacity of $750,000. The loan bears interest at 10% per annum payable upon repaying of the principal on June15, 2007. The lender extended the due date until September 28, 2007. The extension agreement required the company to pay $50,000 in principal and accrued interest of approximately $43,000. The loan’s borrowing capacity was reduced to $700,000, which was outstanding at September 30, 2007. Accrued interest was approximately $6,000 at September 30, 2007. The loan is secured by a general security agreement creating a security interest in all of the Company’s personal property and guaranteed by a significant stockholder. The loan was not paid off by its respective due date.
During 2007, the Company received financing in the form of a series of promissory notes from High End Ventures, Inc. (see note 10) in the approximate amount of $255,000, and another lender in the approximate amount of $45,000. Accrued interest on the notes was approximately $15,000 and has been recorded in accrued expenses at September 30, 2007. The promissory notes each bear interest at 10% per annum and are due six months following the advance of funds. The notes were not paid off by their respective due dates.
During 2007, the Company received financing in the form of a series of promissory notes in the approximate amount of $212,000 from an organization in which a shareholder of the Company has an ownership interest. The notes bear interest at 12% per annum, payable monthly. The notes are due at various times from October to December 2007. The interest rate increases to 36% after the due date, if not paid. The notes were not paid off by their respective due dates. Accrued interest was approximately $3,000 at September 30, 2007.
The Company entered into a loan with High End Ventures, Inc. (see note 10) in the amount of $15,000. The loan bears interest at 10% per annum payable quarterly. The note is due March 20, 2008.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
5. | Income Taxes |
As of September 30, 2007, there were no significant differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company has accumulated net operating tax losses in the amount of approximately $3.2 million at December 31, 2006 which are available to be applied against future years’ taxable income and will begin to expire in 2014. However, due to the losses incurred in the period and expected future operating results, management determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset resulting from the tax losses available for carryforward will not be realized through the reduction of future income tax payments. Accordingly, a 100% valuation allowance has been recorded for deferred income tax assets as of September 30, 2007.
6. | Commitments |
The Company entered into a new lease for its facilities on March 1, 2006 which was to terminate on February 28, 2011. The monthly basic rental was approximately $2,800 plus GST taxes and additional rent for its share of realty taxes, operating costs and utilities. Rental expense, including GST taxes and additional rent,was approximately $57,000 and $50,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The lease was terminated, without recourse, effective January 31, 2008 and the Company is currently seeking a new location.
7. | Stock Options |
As an incentive for two vendors to enter into a service contract to provide administrative services to the Company, the Company has tendered stock options. The stock options are exercisable at $.25 per option with an expiration of April, 2009. At the signing of the service contract, 1,000,000 options were issued to one vendor (“vendor A”) and 750,000 options were issued to the second vendor (“vendor B”).
The contract provides at the end of the first year of the contract (February 28, 2007) that each vendor is entitled to 750,000 options and at the end of the second year an additional 500,000 options. The options vest in equal installments over the two-year period. The service contract also includes performance base option incentives. In addition, either party can terminate the service contract based on timely notification and remuneration.
At March 31, 2007, the 750,000 options received at signing by vendor B were cancelled and the Company issued 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to vendor B. At June 30, 2007, vendor B waived his rights to the remaining options available under the terms of the contract, resulting in the Company canceling 1,250,000 options of the Company’s common stock and providing vendor B with an additional 1,400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock resulting in total stock issued to vendor B in the amount of 2,000,000 shares.
During 2007, vendor A’s contract with the Company was terminated and as such is only entitled to the 1,000,000 options received at the signing of the contract.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
The management of the Company believes that the options and the shares have a di-minimus value due to the financial condition of the Company and accordingly no compensation expense has been recorded for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007.
8. | Other Matters |
The Company entered into an agreement with Elektrokom Kosovo (“Elektrokom”) where the Company will own 14% of Elektrokom. The Company will provide equipment and services in Kosovo (Europe) over a ten-year period to establish Smart Grid and broadband services. Electrolinks and Elecktrokom will collaborate to upgrade and improve the telecommunications infrastructure in the Kosovo region. Through implementation of Smart Grid and BPL technology, the collaboration will provide high speed Internet to businesses and residences throughout the region. Kosovo has been selected as a strategic location for future potential expansion in the Balkan region.
The Company signed a letter of intent on June 26, 2006 with PowerStream, Inc., the fourth largest electrical utility in Ontario Canada, to determine the feasibility to provide and deploy Smart Grid technology. Electrolinks’ Smart Grid technology allows electrical utilities to cost effectively monitor and manage the elements and assets that are embedded within their grids, including transformers, capacitors, switching gear, substations, etc. Deployment of Smart Grids by electric utilities can result in material operational expense savings, improved customer service results and increased revenues through the sale of retail broadband services. The Company is currently deploying the pilot project.
9. | Litigation |
On July 29, 2005, the Company entered into an exclusive supply agreement with a technology partner (the “Partner”), a privately-held corporation based in Toronto, Ontario. On May 25, 2006, pursuant to an action filed against the Company on March 22, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to refund $82,620 to the Partner in order to mitigate any potential ongoing litigation of which approximately $18,000 was paid to the partner in December 2006. The amount owed was approximately $71,000 and $90,000 and is reflected in accrued expenses at September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The Company is in a commercial arbitration action with a former consultant. The former consultant is claiming unpaid fees in the amount of $118,000 pursuant to a consulting service agreement. Management of the Company believes that the specific services of the contract were not delivered as contracted in the form of a report and as such the Company does not owe the consultant fees in the amount of $118,000 and accordingly management has not accrued any of these fees.
The Company was in a commercial litigation with another former consultant which was settled and the Company has accrued $152,000 and is included in accrued expenses at September 30, 2007.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
10. | Subsequent Events |
Shared Expense Agreement and Annual Revenue Fee Commitment
On December 31, 2007 the Company entered into an agreement with an unrelated partnership whereby the partnership will share certain expenses incurred by the Company. The aggregate amount of the partnership’s share of expenses shall be equal to the lesser of the following amounts: a) $4,600,000 Canadian (“gross proceeds”) and b)the amount of the Company’s losses allowed as provided to and assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency through December 31, 2007.
The partnership agrees to pay to the Company at closing 25% of the gross proceeds, approximately $1,150,000, with the remaining balance to be paid by assignment by the partnership to the Company in promissory notes totaling $3,450,000. The promissory notes in the amount of $3,450,000 will be recorded as a note receivable (“notes”) on the Company’s financial statements after settlement. The closing of this transaction is expected to be no later than February 15, 2008. The notes will bear interest at the prescribed interest rate under section 143.2 of Canada’s Income Tax Act. Interest on the notes will be payable annually by February 15 after each year from December 31, 2008 until December 31, 2012. Commencing December 31, 2013 until 2017, principal payments on the notes will be due on February 15 following each year in equal installments of one-fifth of the balance of the principal owing on the notes. The notes mature February 15, 2018.
As consideration for agreeing to share those expenses, the Company will pay to the partnership an Annual Revenue Fee (“ARF”) equal to 10% of the Company’s aggregate gross revenues for a period of ten years commencing January 1, 2008. The fee will be payable by February 15 after each year. The Company has an option to apply the ARF first against the notes’ accrued interest and then against any remaining principal owed by the partnership to the Company on the notes, in lieu of payment of the ARF.
The Company has the right to convert the ARF into common shares as follows: 1) after December 31, 2013 equal to ten percent of the number of issued and outstanding shares; and 2) prior to December 31, 2013, per the Early Conversion Right, into common shares with a value of $2,300,000 or a payment in cash in the amount of $2,300,000. If the Company defaults, the general partner of the partnership, in its sole discretion, may elect to convert the notes subject to the Early Conversion Right.
As part of this transaction, the Company will pay closing costs to the partnership based on 10% of the gross proceeds, approximately $460,000. In addition the Company had engaged a consultant to assist in this transaction. The consultant is entitled to a commission based on 5% of the gross proceeds, approximately $230,000 and five year warrants that would equal up to 5% of the equity value equal to 5% of the gross revenue shared by the partnership.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
This transaction is estimated to result in $460,000 proceeds, net of commissions and closing costs, to the Company at settlement.
10. | Subsequent Events – Continued |
High End Ventures, Inc.
On October 23, 2006, the stockholders of the Company entered into a contract with High End Ventures, Inc. (“High End”) whereby High End would have exchanged 20,500,000 of its common shares representing 56.4% for 100% of the Company’s shares. High End is publicly traded on the over the counter bulletin board (OTCBB) in the United States. Due to legal considerations relevant to the structure of the anticipated transaction, High End and Electrolinks mutually agreed not to proceed with the Exchange Agreement on September 18, 2007. No penalties attached to either party as a result of the termination of the Exchange Agreement.
Following the termination of the above agreement, on September 18, 2007, the Company entered into a Business Combination Agreement (“Combination Agreement”) with High End whereby High End intends to acquire 100% of the outstanding ownership or right to ownership of the Company through the amalgamation of Power Grid Networks Ltd. (“Power Grid”), a wholly owned subsidiary of High End formed solely to consummate the acquisition, in exchange for an aggregate of 21,584,183 shares of High End’s common stock for 100% of the Company’s shares.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
| PAGE |
| NUMBER |
Independent Auditor's Report | FC-2 |
Financial Statements:
| Balance sheet | FC-3 |
| Statement of operations | FC-4 |
| Statement of stockholders' equity (deficiency) | FC-5 |
| Cash flows | FC-6 |
| Notes to financial statements | FC-7 |
FC-1
MARGOLIS & COMPANY PC.
Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Stockholders of
The Electrolinks Corporation
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of The Electrolinks Corporation (incorporated in Canada) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Electrolinks Corporation as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1, the Company has incurred net losses and has a working capital deficiency. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Margolis & Company P.C.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
May 9, 2007
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
| DECEMBER 31, |
| 2006 | 2005 |
ASSETS
Current assets:
| Cash | $ | 13,403 | $ | - |
| Accounts receivable | 6,865 | - |
| Prepaid expenses | 30,394 | 40,133 |
| Total current assets | 50,662 | 40,133 |
Equipment, net | 159,812 | 210,935 |
Deposits | 12,829 | 1,622 |
| $ | 223,303 | $ | 252,690 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Current liabilities:
| Notes payable | $ | 743,552 | $ | 322,166 |
| Accounts payable | 173,068 | 150,645 |
| Accrued expenses | 83,365 | 91,556 |
| Due to related parties | 283,480 | 115,262 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,283,465 | 679,629 |
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
| Common stock, no par value | 2,105,606 | 1,525,157 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive | 37,281 | 2,714 |
| Accumulated deficit | (3,203,049 ) | (1,954,810 ) |
| Net stockholders' deficiency | (1,060,162 ) | (426,939) |
| $ | 223,303 | $ | 252,690 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
FC-3
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
| YEAR ENDED |
| DECEMBER 31, |
| 2006 | 2005 |
Sales | $ | 14,027 | $ 10,061 |
Cost of sales | 16,629 | 9,233 |
Gross profit (loss) | (2,602) | 828 |
Operating expenses:
| General and administrative | 1,144,084 | 850,102 |
| Depreciation | 80,311 | 87,172 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,224,395 | 937,274 |
Loss from operations | (1,226,997 ) | (936,446) |
Other income (charges):
| Interest expense | (42,394) | (39,159) |
| Loss on termination of licensing agreement | - | (466,443) |
| Forgiveness of indebtedness | 21,152 | - |
| (21,242) | (505,602) |
Net loss | $(1,248,239 ) | $(1,442,048 ) |
Net loss per share applicable to common
| stockholders, basic and diluted | $ | (.04) | $ | (.10) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding -
| Basic and diluted | 29,220,300 | 14,634,777 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
| ACCUMULATED |
| OTHER | TOTAL |
| COMPRE- | STOCK- |
| (ACCUM- | HENSIVE | HOLDERS' |
| COMMON | ULATED | INCOME | EQUITY |
| SHARES | STOCK | DEFICIT) | (LOSS) | (DEFICIENCY ) |
Balance, December 31, 2004 | 12,651,206 | $ | 829,878 | $ | (512,762) | $ 6,667 | $ | 323,783 |
Issued common shares | 15,152,912 | 695,279 | 695,279 |
Net loss | (1,442,048) | - |
Foreign exchange translation | (3,953) | - |
| Total comprehensive loss | (1,446,001 ) |
Balance, December, 31, 2005 | 27,804,118 | 1,525,157 | (1,954,810) | 2,714 | (426,939) |
Issued common shares | 4,969,655 | 580,449 | 580,449 |
Net loss | (1,248,239) | - |
Foreign exchange translation | 34,567 | - |
| Total comprehensive loss | (1,213,672 ) |
Balance, December 31, 2006 | 32,773,773 | $2,105,606 | $(3,203,049 ) | $37,281 | $(1,060,162 ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| YEAR ENDED |
| DECEMBER 31, |
| 2006 | 2005 |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
Cash flows from operating activities:
| Net loss | $(1,248,239) | $(1,442,048) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash |
| (used in) operating activities: |
| Depreciation | 80,311 | 87,172 |
| (Increase) decrease in operating assets: |
| Accounts receivable | (6,865) | 15,435 |
| Prepaid expense | 9,739 | 11,542 |
| Deposits | (11,207) | 773 |
| Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: |
| Accounts payable | 22,423 | 177,249 |
| Accrued expenses | (8,191) | 69,296 |
| Net cash (used in) operating activities | (1,162,029 ) | (1,080,581 ) |
Cash flows from investing activities:
| Acquisitions of equipment | (29,188) | (109,567) |
| Due from related party | - | 145,922 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (29,188) | 36,355 |
Cash flows from financing activities:
| Issuance of common shares | 580,449 | 695,279 |
| Proceeds from notes payable | 743,552 | 322,166 |
| Repayment of notes payable | (322,166) | - |
| Due to related party | 168,218 | 17,398 |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,170,053 | 1,034,843 |
Foreign currency translation | 34,567 | (3,953) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 13,403 | (13,336) |
Cash, at beginning of year | - | 13,336 |
Cash, at end of year $13,403 $ -
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for:
| Interest | $ | 38,794 | $ | 30,223 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
FC-6
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Nature of business – The Electrolinks Corporation (the “Company” or “Electrolinks”) has been continued pursuant to the Canada Corporations Act and was incorporated on March 23, 2004 in the Province of Ontario under the Ontario Business Corporations Act.
The Company utilizes Broadband over Powerline (“BPL”) products from several vendors to provide BPL solutions to electrical utilities and multiple dwelling unit buildings and is in the process of obtaining an agreement with a manufacturer of BPL products to produce the Company’s own brand of products. BPL is a technology that delivers high-speed data over existing electric power delivery networks and is an alternative means of providing high-speed Internet access, voice over Internet Protocol (“VOlP”), and other broadband services, using medium and low-voltage power lines to reach customers’ homes and businesses.
Going concern - The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred losses of approximately $1,248,000 and $1,442,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and has experienced negative cash flows from operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 in the approximate amount of $1,162,000. At December 31, 2006, the Company had a working capital deficiency of approximately $1,233,000.The Company's future revenues are dependent on facilitating sales and providing support services for BPL products it sells to its customers. These factors among others raise substantial doubt about the Company'sability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
The financial statements presented herein do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Electrolinks be unable to continue as a going concern. In order to address these issues, the Company has entered into an agreement that will provide funding for working capital requirements in the amount of $5,000,000 form a private investment group and intends to raise additional capital through equity financing.
Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial instruments - The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, representing accounts receivable, amounts due from and to related party, accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt approximates their fair value.
FC-7
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
| 1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Foreign currency translation - The financial statements are denominated in United States currency. As such, the accounts of the Company were translated into United States dollars in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation”. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 52, transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the financial statements' assets and liabilities from their functional currency (Canadian dollars) to United States dollars at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date is recorded in other accumulated comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders' equity (deficiency). Statement of operation items are translated at average rates of exchange during each reporting period.
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase. For these instruments, the carrying amount is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value. The Company places substantially all cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions in Canada.
Accounts receivable - Accounts receivable are stated in the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation allowance based on its assessment of the current status of individual accounts. Balances that are still outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to trade accounts receivable. Changes in the valuation allowance have not been material to the financial statements.
Equipment - Equipment purchased in the normal course of business is stated at cost and equipment acquired in business combinations is stated at its fair market value at the acquisition date. All equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives.
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of equipment are removed from the accounts upon retirement or other disposition and any resultant gain or loss is reflected in the Statement of Operations.
Long-lived assets - The Company reviews the recoverability of long-lived intangible assets when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. This evaluation is based on various analyses including undiscounted cash flow projections. In the event undiscounted cash flow projections indicate impairment, the Company would record an impairment based on the fair value of the assets at the date of the impairment. The Company accounts for impairments under the SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
Revenue recognition - Sales represent the invoiced value of products supplied to customers. Sales are recognized upon the passage of title to the customers.
FC-8
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Research and development - Research and development costs are charged to operations in the year incurred. The Company incurred research and development costs of approximately $- 0 - and $21,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Income taxes - The Company uses SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, to account for income taxes. This statement requires an asset and liability approach that recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, all expected future events, other than enactments of changes in the tax law or rates, are generally considered. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is “more likely than not” that recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized (see Note 5).
Loss per share - Basic loss per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and any potentially dilutive securities. During 2006 and 2005, there were no potentially dilutive securities including stock options, warrants to purchase common stock and preferred stock.
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Financial Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - An Interpretation of SFAS No. 109”. FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. FIN No. 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. In addition, FIN No. 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The provisions of FIN No. 48 are to be applied to all tax positions upon initial adoption of this standard. Only tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit (or other appropriate components of equity) for that fiscal year. The provisions of FIN No. 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of FIN No. 48, but does not currently expect the adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and is required to be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
FC-9
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
1. | Nature of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements - continued |
In September, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 108, to address diversity in practice in quantifying financial statement misstatements. SAB 108 requires that the Company quantify misstatements based on their impact on each of its financial statements and related disclosures. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The Company has adopted SAB 108 effective as of January 31, 2007. The adoption of this bulletin did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In May, 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections”, which changes the requirements for the accounting and reporting of a change in accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle, as well as to changes required by an accounting pronouncement that does not include specific transition provisions. SFAS No. 154 requires that changes in accounting principle be retrospectively applied. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. SFS No. 154 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
| Restatement |
The Company restated and reclassified certain items in the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements for the 2005 presentation to be in conformity with 2006. There was no financial impact by these changes.
2. | Due to Related Parties |
During 2006 and 2005, advances were made and services were provided by MBS Group, a corporation that is owned and controlled by a stockholder of the Company. MBS Group provided additional funds to the Company in the approximate amount of $275,000 and charged the Company management fees of approximately $198,000 during 2006 and $250,000 during 2005. The sole stockholder of MBS Group elected to redefine the obligation to MBS Group in the approximate amount of $473,000 as additional paid-in capital to the Company effective September 30, 2006 and was included as issued shares of common stock. The amount owed to MBS Group was approximately $17,000 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.
E-Power Links, a corporation that is owned and controlled by a stockholder of the Company, was owed approximately $45,000 at December 31, 2006. E-Power Links received finance and consulting fees from the Company in the approximate amount of $137,000 for obtaining financing and an investor.
Additional funds are owed to other stockholders in the approximate amount of $211,000 and $115,000 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The stockholders provided various consulting services to the Company in the approximate amount of $123,000 and $139,000 during the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
FC-10
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
3. | Equipment |
| 2006 | 2005 |
| Equipment | $246,657 | $237,593 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 32,174 | 28,452 |
| Computer software | 10,289 | 8,392 |
| Computer equipment | 69,992 | 58,130 |
| 359,112 | 332,567 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | 199,300 | 121,632 |
| $159,812 | $210,935 |
4. | Notes Payable |
The Company obtained financing on December 19, 2006 from a private lender, an unrelated party, in the amount of $750,000 of which $743,552 was outstanding at December 31, 2006 after recording a currency translation loss in the amount of $6,448. The loan bears interest at 10% per annum payable upon repaying of the principal on June15, 2007. The loan is secured by a general security agreement creating a security interest in all of the Company’s personal property.
The Company had a loan obligation to 1493367 Ontario Ltd, an unrelated party, in the approximate amount of $322,000 as of December 31, 2005. The loan had an annual interest rate of 12% with monthly payments of interest only. The loan was due in full on January 11, 2006. The Company did not repay the principal amount due in January 2006, but continued to make monthly installments of interest payments. The Company obtained alternative financing and paid off the loan obligation in December 2006.
5. | Income Taxes |
As of December 31, 2006, there were no significant differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company has accumulated net operating tax losses in the amount of approximately $3.2 million at December 31, 2006 which are available to be applied against future year’s taxable income and will begin to expire in 2014. However, due to the losses incurred in the period and expected future operating results, management determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset resulting from the tax losses available for carryforward will not be realized through the reduction of future income tax payments. Accordingly, a 100% valuation allowance has been recorded for deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.
FC-11
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
6. | Commitments |
The Company entered into a new lease for its facilities on March 1, 2006 which terminates on February 28, 2011. The monthly basic rental is approximately $2,800 plus GST taxes and additional rent for its share of realty taxes and operating costs and utilities. Rental expense, including GST taxes and additional rent,was approximately $79,000 and $32,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The approximate annual basic rental payments under this non-cancelable operating lease for the following five years are:
| 2007 | $ 33,600 |
| 2008 | 33,600 |
| 2009 | 33,600 |
| 2010 | 33,600 |
| 2011 | 19,600 |
| $154,000 |
7. | Stock Options |
As an incentive for two vendors to enter into a service contract to provide administrative services to the Company, the Company has tendered stock options. The stock options are exercisable at $.25 per option with an expiration of April, 2009. At the signing of the service contract, 500,000 options were issued to each vendor.
The contract provides at the end of the first year of the contract (February 28, 2007) each vendor is entitled to 750,000 options and at the end of the second year an additional 500,000 options. The options vest in equal installments over the two year period. The service contract also includes performance base option incentives. In addition, either party can terminate the service contract based on timely notification and re-numeration. The management of the Company believes that the options have di-minimus value due to the financial condition of the Company and accordingly no compensation expense has been recorded for the year ended December 31, 2006.
8. | Subsequent Events |
The stockholders of the Company have entered into a contract with High End Ventures, Inc. (“High End”) whereby High End will exchange 20,500,000 of its common shares representing 56.4% for 100% of the Company’s shares. High End Ventures, Inc. is publicly traded on the over the counter bulletin board (OTCBB) in the United States. The agreement was signed on October 23, 2006. Closing is to take place as soon as possible.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Elektrokom Kosovo (“Elektrokom”) where the Company will own 14% of Elektrokom. The Company will provide equipment and services in Kosovo (Europe) over a ten-year period to establish Smart Grid and broadband services. Electrolinks and Elecktrokom will collaborate to upgrade and improve the telecommunications
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
infrastructure in the Kosovo region. Through implementation of Smart Grid and BPL technology, the collaboration will provide high speed Internet to businesses and residences through out the region. Kosovo has been selected as a strategic location for future potential expansion in the Balkan region.
9. | Other Matters |
The Company signed a letter of intent on June 26, 2006 with PowerStream, Inc., the fourth largest electrical utility in Ontario Canada, to determine the feasibility to provide and deploy Smart Grid technology. Electrolinks’ Smart Grid technology allows electrical utilities to cost effectively monitor and manage the elements and assets that are embedded within their grids, including transformers, capacitors, switching gear, substations, etc. Deployment of Smart Grids by electric utilities can result in material operational expense savings, improved customer service results and increased revenues through the sale of retail broadband services. The Company is currently deploying the pilot project.
10. | Litigation |
On July 29, 2005, the Company entered into an exclusive supply agreement with a technology partner (the “Partner”), a privately-held corporation based in Toronto, Ontario. On May 25, 2006, pursuant to an action filed against the Company on March 22, 2006, a settlement agreement was entered into to refund $82,620 to the Partner in order to mitigate any potential ongoing litigation of which approximately $18,000 was paid to the partner in December 2006. The amount owed at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $64,358 and $82,620 and is reflected in accrued expenses.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION AND HIGH END VENTURES, INC.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2007
INDEX
| Page |
| Introduction | FD-2 |
| Balance Sheets | FD-3 |
| Statements of Operations | FD-4 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | FD-5 |
FD-1
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION AND HIGH END VENTURES, INC.
PROFORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following proforma consolidated financial statements reflect the combination of The Electrolinks Corporation and High End Ventures, Inc. for the periods presented. The proforma consolidated financial statements are presented at September 30, 2007, the year then ended. The proforma reflects the result of the definitive Business Combination Agreement and Amalgamation Agreement entered into between The Electrolinks Corporation and High End Ventures, Inc. on September 18, 2007, as amended on November 9, 2007.
The proforma consolidated financial statements have been prepared utilizing the historical financial statements of The Electrolinks Corporation and High End Ventures, Inc. These proforma consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and notes thereto of The Electrolinks Corporation and High End Ventures, Inc.
The proforma consolidated financial statements do not purport to be indicative of the financial positions and results of operations which actually would have been obtained if the combination had occurred on the date indicated, or the results which may be obtained in the future.
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION AND HIGH END VENTURES, INC. CONSOLIDATED PROFORMA BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2007, Unaudited | ||||||||||
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| Cash | $ | 7,008 | $ | 11,412 | $ |
| $ | 18,420 | |
| Accounts Receivable |
| 13,408 |
| - |
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| 13,408 | |
| Other Receivable |
| 64,158 |
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| 64,158 | |
| Loan Receivable |
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| 266,503 |
| (266,503) |
| - | |
| Prepaid Expenses and deposits |
| 44,084 |
| - |
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| 44,084 | |
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| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
| 128,658 |
| 277,915 |
| (266,503) |
| 140,070 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
| 126,943 |
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| Deposits |
| 15,071 |
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| 15,071 | |
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| TOTAL OTHER ASSETS |
| 15,071 |
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| - |
| 15,071 |
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| Cash Overdraft | $ | - | $ | - | $ |
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| Loan Payable |
| - |
| 295,107 |
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| 295,107 | |
| Accrued Interest Payable |
| - |
| 12,001 |
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| 12,001 | |
| Note Payable |
| 1,226,548 |
| - |
| (266,503) |
| 960,045 | |
| Accounts payable |
| 329,277 |
| 132,331 |
| - |
| 461,608 | |
| Accrued expenses |
| 275,782 |
| - |
| - |
| 275,782 | |
| Due to related party |
| 678,922 |
| - |
| - |
| 678,922 | |
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| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| 2,182,254 |
| 439,439 |
| (266,503) |
| 2,683,465 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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| Authorized, 15,850,000 shares issued and outstanding | 2,177,405 |
| 15,850 |
| - |
| 2,193,255 | |
| Additional paid-in capital |
| - |
| 47,650 |
| - |
| 47,650 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
| (105,998) |
| - |
| - |
| (105,998) | |
| Accumulated deficit during development stage |
| (4,270,940) |
| (225,024) |
| - |
| (4,495,964) | |
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| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
| (2,199,533) |
| (161,524) |
| - |
| (2,361,057) |
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| Net stockholder’s deficiency |
| (2,239,857) |
| (175,000) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | $ | 270,672 | $ | 277,915 | $ | (266,503) | $ | 282,084 |
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THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION AND HIGH END VENTURES, INC. CONSOLIDATED PROFORMA STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), Unaudited | ||||||||||
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| September 30, 2007 |
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|
| ||
| General and Administrative |
| 1,471,071 |
| 174,815 |
| - |
| 1,645,886 | |
| Depreciation, amortization, and impairments | 88,556 |
| - |
| - |
| 88,556 | ||
|
| Total Expenses |
| 1,559,627 |
| 174,815 |
| - |
| 1,734,442 |
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
| (1,559,627) |
| (174,815) |
| - |
| (1,734,442) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| Interest income |
| - |
| 11,316 |
| (11,316) |
| - | |
| Interest expense |
| (77,022) |
| (12,001) |
| 11,316 |
| (77,707) | |
| Other income |
| 4,538 |
|
|
|
|
| 4,538 | |
| Total Other Income (expense) |
| (72,488) |
| (685) |
|
|
| (73,173) | |
| Forgiveness of indebtedness |
| 21,152 |
|
|
|
|
| 21,152 | |
| Foreign exchange loss |
| 2,081 |
| - |
| - |
| 2,081 | |
|
| Total Other Income (Expense) |
| (49,251) |
| (685) |
| - |
| (49,936) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS BEFORE TAXES |
| (1,608,878) |
| (175,500) |
| - |
| (1,784,378) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET LOSS |
| (1,608,878) |
| (175,500) |
| - |
| (1,784,378) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | (63,326) |
| - |
| - |
| (63,326) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | $ | (1,672,204) | $ | (175,500) | $ | - | $ | (1,847,704) | ||
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|
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.01) |
|
| $ | (0.05) | ||
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|
|
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| BASIC AND DILUTED |
| 38,301,608 |
| 15,850,000 |
|
|
| 35,000,804 |
FD-4
THE ELECTROLINKS CORPORATION AND HIGH END VENTURES, INC.
NOTES TO PROFORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2007
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF TRANSACTION
On September 18, 2007, as amended on November 9, 2007, High End Ventures, Inc. entered into a Business Combination Agreement and Amalgamation Agreement with The Electrolinks Corporation, to acquire 100% ownership of The Electrolinks Corporation, in exchange for an aggregate of 21,584,183 shares of High End Ventures, Inc. whereby The Electrolinks Corporation would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of High End Ventures, Inc. The total number of shares on closing the transaction would be 37,434,183.
For purposes of this proforma consolidated balance sheet, the intended acquisition has been accounted for as a recapitalization using generally accepted accounting principles applicable to reverse acquisitions with The Electrolinks Corporation (the legal subsidiary on amalgamation with Power Grid Networks Ltd.) being treated as the accounting parent (acquirer) and High End Ventures, Inc. (becoming the legal parent) being treated as the accounting subsidiary (acquiree). Under reverse acquisition accounting the value assigned to the common stock of consolidated High End Ventures, Inc. on acquisition of The Electrolinks Corporation will be equal to the book value of the common stock of The Electrolinks Corporation plus the book value of the net assets of High End Ventures, Inc. as at the date of acquisition, less transaction costs.
NOTE 2 – MANAGEMENT’S ASSUMPTIONS
The pro forma balance sheets and statements of operations assume the two companies were consolidated as of September 30, 2007.
NOTE 3 – PROFORMA ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustments to the proforma balance sheet and income statement are to record the issuance of 21,584,183 shares of common stock of High End Ventures, Inc. in a reverse acquisition. High End Ventures, Inc. had no fair value assigned to its net assets. Therefore, the stock was effectively issued at High End Ventures, Inc.’s par value of $0.001.
FD-5
Special Meeting of Stockholders – February 12, 2008
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| THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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IF NO CONTRARY INSTRUCTION IS INDICATED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE PROPOSAL. x Please mark votes as in this example.
PROPOSAL 1 Approval of the amendment to change the Corporation’s name to “Electrolinks International Corp.”
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
PROPOSAL 2 Approval to acquire The Electrolinks Corporation pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, as amended, and the Amalgamation Agreement, both dated September 18, 2007.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
PROPOSAL 3 Election of directors
1) Hari S. Rao 2) Roman Hrycyshyn
To withhold authority to vote for either nominee, mark “Except For” and circle the number of the nominee.
FOR AGAINST EXCEPT BOTH BOTH FOR
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