As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2009
Registration No. 333-146705
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM SB-2
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FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
OCTAVIAN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 6531 | 01-895182 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1-3 Bury Street Guildford Surrey, GU2 4AW United Kingdom |
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(Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices) |
With copies of all correspondence to:
Robert F. Charron, Esq.
Feldman Weinstein & Smith LLP
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2620
New York, NY 10170
(212) 869-7000
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. þ
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
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Large Accelerated filer ¨ | | Accelerated filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) ¨ | | Smaller reporting company þ |
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of each class of securities to be registered | | Amount of shares to be registered (1) | | | Proposed maximum offering price per share(2) | | | Proposed maximum aggregate offering price(3) | | | Amount of registration fee(3)(4) | |
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share | | | 747, 408 | | | $ | .050174 | | | $ | 37,500 | | | $ | 1.15 | |
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(1) | Reflects the previous registered amount of 3,750,000 shares, adjusted for the 1-for-5.0174 reverse stock split that we effected on January 7, 2009 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). |
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(2) | Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The initial proposed maximum offering price of $.01 per share has been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. |
(3) | Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457 of the Securities Act. |
The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling shareholders may not sell these securities until the post-effective amendment to the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject to Completion
Preliminary Prospectus
Dated January 22, 2009
747,408 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
OCTAVIAN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
This is a public offering of common stock, which we refer to as our “Common Stock”. The persons listed in this prospectus under "Selling Shareholders" may offer and sell from time to time up to an aggregate of 747,408 shares of our Common Stock. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders.
Our Common Stock is listed on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “OCTV”. As of January 9, 2009, there never have been any sales of our Common Stock on the Bulletin Board.
We will bear the costs and expenses of registering the Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders. Selling commissions, brokerage fees, and applicable transfer taxes are payable by the Selling Shareholders.
Investing in our Common Stock involves risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is _________ ___, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prospectus Summary | | | 2 | |
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Risk Factors | | | 9 | |
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A Note About Forward-Looking Statements | | | 29 | |
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Use of Proceeds | | | 30 | |
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Selling Shareholders | | | 30 | |
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Market for Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters | | | 32 | |
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Plan of Distribution | | | 33 | |
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Business | | | 34 | |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Results of Operations | | | 60 | |
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Management | | | 85 | |
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Executive Compensation | | | 89 | |
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | | | 91 | |
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Principal Shareholders | | | 96 | |
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Description of Securities | | | 98 | |
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Legal Matters | | | 103 | |
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Experts | | | 103 | |
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Where You Can Find More Information | | | 104 | |
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Financial Statements | | | F-1 | |
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Part II: Information not Required in the Prospectus | | | II-1 | |
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Signatures | | | II-8 | |
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Exhibit Index | | | II-9 | |
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized any other person to provide you with information different from that contained in this prospectus. The information contained in this prospectus is complete and accurate only as of the date on the front cover page of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or the sale of any Common Stock or warrants. The prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor is it an offer to buy, our Common Stock in any jurisdiction in which the offer or sale is not permitted.
We have not taken any action to permit a public offering of our shares of Common Stock outside of the United States or to permit the possession or distribution of this prospectus outside of the United States. Persons outside of the United States who came into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about and observe any restrictions relating to the offering of the shares of Common Stock and the distribution of this prospectus outside of the United States.
Unless we otherwise indicate or unless the context requires otherwise, any reference in this prospectus to:
| · | Except as otherwise noted, all references to numbers of shares of Common Stock throughout this prospectus reflect a 1-for-5.0174 reverse split of our shares of Common Stock effective on January 7, 2009 (the “Reverse Stock Split”) |
| · | “Octavian” refers, prior to the Share Exchange and Related Transactions (both as hereinafter defined), to the business of Octavian International Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of England and Wales and currently our wholly-owned subsidiary, and its subsidiaries and, from and after the Share Exchange and Related Transactions, the business of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. and that of its subsidiaries; |
| · | “House Fly” refers to the business of House Fly Rentals, Inc. prior to the Share Exchange and Related Transactions; |
| · | “Common Stock” refers collectively to, before the Share Exchange and Related Transactions, House Fly common stock, and, from and after the Share Exchange and Related Transactions, Octavian common stock; and |
| · | The “Share Exchange and Related Transactions” refers to the transactions by which the Company repurchased from Robert McCall, (House Fly’s prior President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors) an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock (597,919 shares of Common Stock if adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split), which represented 44.4 percent of the Company’s shares of Common Stock then issued and outstanding, for an aggregate purchase price of US$300,000 (the “Repurchase”); the holders of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Octavian International Limited contributed all of their securities of Octavian International Limited to House Fly in exchange for House Fly’s issuance to them of certain securities of House Fly (the “Share Exchange”); a newly created Nevada corporation called Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., which had no operations or assets and was 100 percent owned by House Fly merged into House Fly, resulting in House Fly changing its name to “Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.” (the “Subsidiary Merger and Name Change”); Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited investors and closed a private placement offering pursuant to which it raised gross proceeds of $13 million and, among other things, issued and sold ten percent discount convertible debentures (“Debentures”) with an aggregate principal amount of US$14,285,700 convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock (“Conversion Shares”) at an initial conversion price of US$3.10, subject to adjustment other than with respect to the Reverse Stock Split (the “Private Placement”); and Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. effected the Reverse Stock Split. |
INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA
In this prospectus, we rely on and refer to information and statistics regarding the gaming industry. We obtained this data from independent publications or other publicly available information. Independent publications generally indicate that the information contained therein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable but do not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of such information. Although we believe these sources are reliable, we have not independently verified this information. We do not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of this information.
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information contained in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary may not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in our Common Stock. You should carefully read the entire prospectus, including the “Risk Factors,” the financial statements and the exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part before making an investment decision. Unless otherwise specified, references to “we”, “us”, “our”, or our “company” or “Octavian” refer to the company after the Share Exchange and Related Transactions. All share amounts relating to our Common Stock contained in this prospectus give effect to a 1-for-5.0174 reverse split of our shares of Common Stock, effective on January 7, 2009 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
On October 30, 2008, Octavian International Limited and House Fly Rentals, Inc. entered into the Share Exchange and Related Transactions. The company was renamed “Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.”
Our Business
Octavian is a global provider of a full end-to-end suite of gaming systems and products. Our solutions include full life-cycle gaming support and system solutions; design, manufacture and marketing of computerized games, products for the lottery industry; and resale of third-party products.
Our primary market focus is emerging, fast growing markets. We offer flexible, tailored, technical and operational support and solutions which, we believe, enable our customers to efficiently scale their operations over multiple locations.
Our solutions are organized into four core solution areas:
| | OctaSystems Octavian develops, installs and supports systems that link playing terminals, jackpots, data and other assets at single or multiple venues. |
Our global Casino Management System (“CMS”) platform offers a complete end-to-end management system for slots and tables allowing operators to manage, control, and monitor gaming machines and tables worldwide.
Our current system solutions include:
ACP (Accounting, Control and Progressive) Slots Management System
ACP Slots Management System is a secure, highly flexible and reliable system with the capability to link machines from virtually all manufacturers located in multiple locations globally.
My ACP Slots Management System
Our My ACP product is an in-house CMS system where operators have their central server, software, database and technical center on their own premises and managed by their own technology personnel.
Octavian GateManager and Octavian CashManager
These systems enable casino operators and their staff to maintain a high level of control over player registration and entry, player tracking, cashier management and accounting.
| · | Octavian GateManager: Its main function is to support all activities related to guest services in a typical casino. |
| · | Octavian CashManager: Its main function is to manage and monitor all transactions taking place within the casino gaming area. |
| | OctaGames |
| Octavian creates and supplies games and other integrated on-screen content that we believe provides a more exciting and satisfying customer experience. |
With over 80 games sold globally, we believe our OctaGames business has developed a reputation for developing world class games which are especially popular in emerging markets, and is known for having advanced graphics and attractive user interfaces. We support a wide variety of games which are tailored for casino and Amusement with Prizes Machines (“AWPs”) and lottery markets.
| Octavian has created its own Electronic Gaming Machine (“EGM”) called The Maverick 1000 (the “Maverick”). The Maverick has been developed by well-known game machine designers and incorporates the very latest game machine technology and options providing advanced graphics quality and speed. ExtraCash is our auto-payout mystery jackpot and games system linking up to 128 gaming machines/plasma screens, which creates hotspots on the gaming floor. |
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| Octavian develops systems and game content and provides complete end-to-end lottery solutions, from consulting and set-up, through systems implementation and supplier management, to marketing, training and ongoing support. |
Our SymphonyTM platform has been developed to provide lottery systems and solutions, including Video Lottery Terminals (“VLTs”) and downloadable games for state and local lotteries, especially in emerging markets. We are currently focused on rolling out this platform to multiple African countries.
Key benefits include:
· | A one-stop turnkey solution for existing and prospective lottery operators; | |
· | Innovative systems solutions to enable traditional lottery operators to sell tickets via networked gaming machines/VLTs; |
· | Related lottery products including traditional online games, mobile gaming, VLT machines and scratch cards; |
· | Ability to provide wireless, mobile and Internet gaming products; and |
· | Discrete services such as business and technology advice, training and mentoring, supplier management and ongoing lottery business development. |
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| Octavian supplies casino and amusement equipment through which game content and related services are delivered to customers. |
We offer a full range of products from the world’s leading manufacturers, including gaming machines and other innovative attractions and peripherals. The purchase of new devices in certain international markets is often costly, and where appropriate, we incur costs to recondition used devices for resale. We also sell used equipment on an “as is” basis.
We offer products from the following third party suppliers:
| · Austrian Gaming Industries (a/k/a Novomatic): We have had a reseller relationship with Novomatic since 2001 to distribute its products such as Gaminator®, Multi-Gaminator® and Super-V+ Gaminator® (each of which is a multi-game solution that provides a choice of video games to the player) to selected markets, including the Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”), which includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, and substantially all countries in Latin America, other than Chile, Peru and Uruguay. |
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| · International Game Technology (IGT): We have had a working relationship with IGT since 2005 that includes various agreements for the supply of IGT gaming machines (including slot machines and other video gaming terminals) in Russia and IGT EZ Pay® to selected markets across Europe, North Africa and the CIS. Our agreement with regard to IGT EZ Pay® is non-exclusive and covers Europe, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan through October 2010. The agreement provides for us to purchase the software, components and parts at a fixed discount and to offer maintenance agreements at a fixed discount. |
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| · TableMAX: Under an agreement with TableMAX Holdings, LLC entered into in 2007, we distribute, install and support TableMAX Electronic Table Games (“ETG”) systems (which are tables with multiple player stations, such as a virtual poker table) globally, with the exclusion of NAFTA member countries. Our agreement with TableMAX is non-exclusive and covers all countries, except the United States, through July 2009 and contemplates entering into a distribution of longer duration during that time. The agreement provides for Octavian to receive a fixed percentage either of the winnings before expenses, the fixed lease revenues, or the net revenues. |
Markets
We market our products and services in legalized gaming jurisdictions around the world, which offer various opportunities and challenges.
Russia and the CIS Countries
We currently have two offices in Russia. Our Moscow office focuses on our OctaSupplies business lines selling third-party machines and gaming supplies to gaming operators in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Our St. Petersburg office focuses on our OctaSystems, OctaGames and OctaLotto business lines, research and development (“R&D”) and the operation of one of our global data centers. In addition, an office in Kiev, Ukraine services our expanding presence in Ukraine, offering OctaSystems, OctaGames, and OctaSupplies.
On December 29, 2006, the Russian government enacted legislation (No. 244FZ) that immediately restricted the number and the size of sites that can offer slot-machine operations. In addition, casinos would be limited to four geographic zones after July 1, 2009, and only gaming operators meeting certain specified revenue and assets thresholds would be permitted to operate casinos in these regions. This legislation effectively capped the market and caused a number of gaming suppliers to exit the marketplace. The legislation resulted in a significant decrease in our 2007 revenues from Russia of approximately US$37.2 million (68%) to US$17.2 million from US$54.4 million in 2006. However, we believe that our well-established relationships with operators in Russia and the contraction of our competition places us in a favorable position to serve the remaining Russian gaming industry in the event the Russian legislature permits country-wide gaming to continue. Such an extension would require operators to re-invest in new equipment, providing an opportunity for future growth.
Operations in Russia and the CIS countries contributed 73.1 percent of our revenues in 2007 and 88.1 percent in 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we derived $28.1 million or 80.3 percent of our revenues from Russia and the CIS countries. Moving forward, we plan to derive a greater percentage of our revenues from a broader geographic base.
Europe
Octavian Europe currently does most of its business in Romania, Italy, and Germany. European operations represented approximately US$1.2 million or 3.4 percent of our revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2008, exclusive of Octavian sales in Italy which we conduct through our joint venture and do not consolidate into our financial statements.
Latin America and the Caribbean
We have offices in Bogotá, Colombia and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each of these locations host a global ACP data center, with a third data center expected to open in the Caribbean in the near future. The Buenos Aires team also conducts software R&D.
Latin America operations encompass 14 countries and contributed seven percent of our revenues in 2006 and 24 percent of our revenues in 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we derived $5.7 million or 16.2 percent of our revenues from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Asia
We currently have no operations in Asia, other than a system being tested by a potential future customer. However, we intend to expand into this market in the near future.
Our Strategy
Our current focus is to grow our proprietary systems and games business and reduce our reliance on offering third party products. We are currently executing the following initiatives to drive further expansion and profitability:
| · | Increase Proportion of Recurring Revenues and Long-Term Contracts |
| · | Increase Focus on Casino Management Systems |
| · | Continue to Establish Long-term Relationships with Casino and AWP Operators |
| · | Expand Portfolio of Service Offerings |
| · | Continue Focus on Emerging Market Opportunities |
| · | Establish Long-term Partnerships with Hardware Manufacturers, Games Development Companies and other Suppliers of Gaming Services |
| · | Consolidate the Octavian Brand |
| · | Expand through Strategic Acquisitions |
The Offering
All references herein to our shares of Common Stock give effect to a 1-for-5.0174 reverse split of our shares of Common Stock, effective on January 7, 2009 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
Common Stock offered by the selling shareholders | | Up to 747,408 shares of our Common Stock. |
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Shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the date of this prospectus | | 8,016,400 shares of Common Stock |
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Use of Proceeds | | We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling shareholders. See “Use of Proceeds”. |
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Voting Rights | | Each share of our Common Stock entitles its holder to one vote per share. |
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Dividend Policy | | We do not expect to pay dividends on our shares of Common Stock for the foreseeable future. See “Price Range and Dividend Policy of our Common Stock”. |
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Risk Factors | | For a discussion of factors you should consider before buying shares of our Common Stock, see “Risk Factors”. |
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Offering Price | | The offering price of the Common Stock is $0.050174 per share, adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split, if and until a market develops for the trading of our shares of Common Stock, upon which the offering price shall thereafter be determined by prevailing market prices at the time of sale or by private transactions negotiated by the selling shareholders. |
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Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board symbol | | OCTV |
Summary Financial Information
The following tables set forth the summary financial information for the Company. You should read this information together with the financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this prospectus and the information under “PLAN OF OPERATION.”
Summary Financial Information
Consolidated Statements of Income | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 34,921,082 | | | $ | 23,538,458 | | | $ | 61,752,868 | |
Operating expenses | | $ | (10,903,649 | ) | | $ | (26,515,456 | ) | | $ | 9,096,735 | |
Net profit/(loss) from operations | | $ | (2,175,088 | ) | | $ | (20,216,582 | ) | | $ | 4,539,540 | |
Net profit/(loss) before taxes , minority interest and earnings from affiliate | | $ | (3,250,242 | ) | | $ | (20,658,391 | ) | | $ | 4,812,537 | |
Profit/(Loss) per share - basic and diluted | | $ | (3,274.43 | ) | | $ | (18,946.46 | ) | | $ | 3,120.52 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | |
Balance Sheet Data | | At September 30, 2008 | | | At December 31, 2007 | | | At December 31, 2006 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 765,014 | | | $ | 2,437,646 | | | $ | 1,054,597 | |
Total current assets | | $ | 14,118,435 | | | $ | 15,196,714 | | | $ | 25,725,956 | |
Property and equipment, net | | $ | 1,638,878 | | | $ | 692,284 | | | $ | 1,214,251 | |
Intangible assets, net | | $ | 3,021,597 | | | $ | 1,819,142 | | | $ | 596,024 | |
Total assets | | $ | 18,946,786 | | | $ | 17,793,649 | | | $ | 27,802,451 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | (35,669,726 | ) | | $ | (32,412,443 | ) | | $ | (23,234,602 | ) |
Minority interest in subsidiaries | | $ | (36,798 | ) | | $ | (30,522 | ) | | $ | (16,520 | ) |
Total stockholders' equity | | $ | 16,759,738 | | | $ | 14,649,316 | | | $ | (4,551,329 | ) |
RISK FACTORS
Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. Prospective investors should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all of the other information included or referred to in this prospectus, before purchasing shares of our Common Stock. There are numerous and varied risks, known and unknown, that may prevent us from achieving our goals. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline, and investors in our Common Stock could lose all or part of their investment. Whenever the terms “our,” “we” and the “Company” are used in this Risk Factors section, they refer to one or more of the following: Octavian Global; Octavian International and all other direct and indirect subsidiaries of Octavian International identified in this prospectus.
Risks Related to Our Business
Substantially all of our intellectual property has been pledged as security for outstanding indebtedness.
We are a non-exclusive distributor for Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (“AGI”). AGI is one of our largest suppliers and, on September 30, 2008, prior to completion, on October 30, 2008, of a share exchange with the former shareholders of our now, wholly-owned subsidiary, Octavian International Limited, which transaction is described in further detail throughout this prospectus (the “Share Exchange”), we had outstanding accounts payable of €18,756,207 (US$27,100,843.49 based on the September 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.4449) owed to AGI. Pursuant to certain agreements we entered into with AGI immediately prior to the Share Exchange, AGI, in addition to agreeing to take such other actions as described in greater detail in Recent Developments – AGI of our Business Section on page 57, restructured a portion of the accounts payable into a four-year loan with an aggregate principal amount of €8 million of accounts payable to AGI by Octavian (US$10,863,200 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) (the “AGI Loan”), secured by a security interest in all intellectual property rights (including rights in software) in certain of Octavian’s intellectual property, including the source and object code for Octavian’s Accounting, Control, and Progressives product; Octavian’s Maverick product and any modifications; and Octavian’s Maverick games and any modifications, ExtraCash and Advanced Gaming Engine, along with all related materials (the “IP Rights”). The amounts owed to AGI that are secured by the IP Rights, which as of October 30, 2008 total €8 million (US$10,863,200 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579), are due and payable October 31, 2012. In the event that we are unable to pay the principal and interest owed under the AGI Loan, the intellectual property constituting the IP Rights would be subject to transfer to AGI following a 30-day rectification period for a non-payment default.
A loss of the IP Rights would substantially harm our OctaSystems and OctaGames businesses and could render us unable to provide our systems solutions in the ordinary course if the IP Rights were sold or otherwise transferred to a third party and/or we were no longer permitted to use and incorporate the intellectual property constituting the IP Rights in our products and services.
We face intense competition, and our results of operations will be adversely affected if we fail to compete successfully.
We compete with a number of developers, manufacturers and distributors of similar products and technologies. Because of the high initial costs of installing a computerized monitoring system, customers for such systems generally do not change suppliers once they have installed a system. This may make it difficult for us to attract customers who have existing computerized monitoring systems.
Some of our competitors have greater name recognition, larger customer bases and significantly greater financial, technical, marketing, public relations, sales, distribution and other resources. Our larger competitors may have more resources to devote to research and development and may be able to obtain regulatory approval more efficiently and effectively.
There can be no assurance that our new game themes, products or systems will achieve market acceptance, or that we will be able to compete effectively with these companies. Our ability to remain competitive will depend in part on our ability to:
| · | Enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and other features of the products and services that we offer and plan to offer; |
| · | Continue to develop our technical expertise; |
| · | Develop and introduce new services, applications and technologies to meet changing customer needs and preferences; and |
| · | Integrate the new technologies with existing systems. |
If our competitors continue to develop new game themes and technologically innovative products and systems, and we fail to keep pace, our business could be adversely affected. Competition may result in price reductions, fewer customer orders and reduced gross margins. We may be unsuccessful in our attempts to compete, and competitive pressures may harm our business. In addition, increased competition could cause our sales cycle to lengthen as potential new customers take more time to evaluate competing technologies or delay their purchasing decisions in order to determine which technologies are able to develop mass appeal.
Our success in the gaming industry depends in large part on our ability to develop innovative products and systems. If we fail to keep pace with rapid innovations in product design and deployment, or if we are unable to quickly adapt our development processes to release innovative products or systems, our business could be negatively impacted.
If we are unable to respond to regulatory or industry standards effectively, or if we are unable to develop and integrate new technologies effectively, our growth and the development of our products and services could be delayed or limited. Our success is heavily dependent on our ability to develop new products and systems that are attractive not only to our customers, namely slot machine and table operators and other gaming enterprises, but also to their customers, the end players. The demands of our customers and the tastes of their customers are continuously changing. Therefore, our future success depends upon our ability to continue to design and market technologically sophisticated products that meet our customers’ needs, including ease of use and adaptability but that are also unique and entertaining such that they achieve high levels of player appeal and sustainability as well. The success of our business will depend on our ability to develop and integrate new technologies effectively and address the increasingly sophisticated technological needs of our customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Our future success and our ability to remain competitive will depend in part on our ability to enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and features of our products and services in accordance with regulatory or industry standards in a timely and cost-effective manner. If we are unable to influence these standards or respond to such standards effectively, our growth and the development of certain products and services could be delayed or limited.
Because our revenue growth is partially dependent on the earning power and life span of our games and newer game themes tend to have a shorter life span than more traditional game themes, we face pressure to design and deploy new and successful game themes to maintain our revenue stream and remain competitive. While we feel we have been successful at developing new and innovative products, our ability to do so could be adversely affected by:
| · | A decline in the popularity of our gaming products with players; |
| · | A decision by our customers or the gaming industry in general to cut back on purchases of new games or systems in anticipation of newer technologies; |
| · | An inability to introduce new games, services or systems on schedule as a result of delays in connection with regulatory product approval in the applicable jurisdictions, or otherwise; |
| · | An increase in the popularity of competitors' games; and |
| · | A decline in consumer acceptance of our newest innovations. |
We cannot assure that we will be successful in responding to these technological and industry challenges in a timely and cost-effective manner. If we are unable to develop or integrate new technologies effectively or to respond to these changing needs, our margins could decrease and our release of new products and services and our deployment of new technology could be adversely affected.
We rely on highly skilled personnel and, if we are unable to retain or motivate key personnel or hire qualified personnel, we may not be able to maintain our operations or grow effectively.
We are highly dependent on certain key members of our executive management team and technical staff, including, in particular, Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer. We depend on the experience of our key personnel to execute our business strategy. Accordingly, the retention of key members of our executive management team and technical staff is particularly important to our future success. The departure or other loss of any such member of our executive management team or technical staff could harm our ability to effectively market our products. In addition, if we cannot find suitable replacements for such persons in a timely manner, it could have a material adverse effect on our business. We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer which expires on December 31, 2013, unless renewed.
Our success also will depend in large part on our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified highly skilled scientific and technical personnel. Competition for certain employees, particularly development engineers, is intense. We may be unable to continue to attract and retain sufficient numbers of highly skilled employees. If we are unable to attract and retain additional qualified and highly skilled employees, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Our success will depend on the continued reliability and performance of third-party manufacturers and suppliers for whom we distribute. Loss of a material supplier could have a material adverse effect on our ability to perform effectively under some contracts and service our customer base effectively.
We currently are a distributor of third-party gaming machines. Historically, the majority of our revenues have come from these sales, the majority of which has been sourced through a single manufacturer, AGI, during 2007 and 2008. In addition, we are materially dependent on a limited number of third parties to produce systems or assemblies necessary for us to produce our products. While we strive to have alternate suppliers provide us with many of our products, a loss of one or more of such suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our ability to operate effectively. An inability to contract with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to provide a sufficient supply of quality products on acceptable terms and on a timely basis could negatively impact our relationships with existing customers and cause us to lose revenue-generating opportunities with current and potential customers. Additionally, if we are unable to replace any of these manufacturers or suppliers promptly and on terms that are equal or not significantly less favorable, this could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.
We are dependent on certain major customers, and the loss of one of these customers would significantly affect our business and financial results.
Our business to date has been dependent on major contracts from a limited number of customers. Gaming contracts are generally several years in length but may have varying durations. Some contracts contain cancellation clauses enabling either party to cancel the contract. In addition, after a contract period expires, the customer generally can re-open the contract for competitive bidding. If we fail to obtain additional contracts or if we lose any existing contracts due to cancellation or a competitive bidding situation, we may fail to realize a significant portion of revenues, which would adversely affect our business and financial results.
Customers may fail to pay us, negatively impacting our financial position. We are especially susceptible to this risk in the emerging markets in which we operate.
Customer financing is becoming an increasingly prevalent component of the sales process and therefore increases business risk of non-payment, especially in emerging markets. We maintain material accounts receivable balances with customers that, if we fail to collect on, could have a significant impact on our liquidity. These customer financing arrangements also delay our receipt of cash and can negatively impact our ability to enforce our rights upon default. In addition, if the national currency in markets in which we do business suffers significant depreciation, our customers may be unable to pay us, or we may receive significantly less than the amount owed to us.
If our products or technologies contain defects, our reputation could be harmed and our results of operations may be adversely affected.
Our products are highly complex and sophisticated and, from time to time, may contain design defects that are difficult to detect and correct. There can be no assurance that errors will not be found in new products after commencement of commercial shipments or, if discovered, that we will be able to correct such errors in a timely manner or at all. The occurrence of errors and failures in our products could result in loss of or delay in market acceptance of our products and correcting such errors and failures in our products could require us to expend significant amounts of capital. Our products are integrated into our customers’ networks and equipment and any defects could result in financial losses for our customers. The sale and support of these products may entail the risk of product liability or warranty claims based on damage to such networks and equipment. In addition, the failure of our products to perform to customer expectations could give rise to warranty claims. The consequences of such errors, failures and claims could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If customers in our industry or standard setting bodies reject the use of our technology or if our strategic decisions are not tuned to the market, the deployment of our technology may be slowed, and we may be unable to achieve revenue growth.
Customers in the gaming industry may delay or reject initiatives that relate to the deployment of our technology in various markets. Such a development would make the achievement of our business objectives in the affected markets difficult or impossible.
Our intellectual property protections may be insufficient to properly safeguard our technology. Expenses incurred with respect to monitoring, protecting and defending our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
Effective protection of intellectual property rights may be unavailable or limited. To protect our intellectual property investments, we rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret rights, confidentiality procedures and licensing arrangements.
Monitoring infringement and misappropriation of intellectual property can be difficult and expensive and we may not be able to detect infringement or misappropriation of our proprietary rights. In addition, in the event we detect infringement or misappropriation, we may incur significant litigation expenses protecting our intellectual property, which would reduce our ability to fund product initiatives. These expenses could have an adverse effect on our future cash flows and results of operations.
The gaming industry is constantly employing new technologies in both new and existing markets. Regulations that protect intellectual property generally are established on a country-by-country basis. We rely on a combination of patent and other technical security measures to protect our products and continue to apply for patents protecting such technologies. Notwithstanding these safeguards, we cannot assure that the protection of our proprietary rights will be adequate, or that our competitors will not independently develop similar technologies, duplicate our services or design around any of our patents or other intellectual property rights. Unlicensed copying and use of our intellectual property or illegal infringements of such intellectual property rights represent potential losses of revenue to us.
Furthermore, others may independently develop products similar or superior to ours without infringing on our intellectual property rights. It also is possible that others will independently develop the same or similar technologies or otherwise obtain access to the unpatented technologies upon which we rely for future growth and revenues. Failure to meaningfully protect our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information could adversely affect our future growth and revenues.
As part of our confidentiality procedures, we generally enter into non-disclosure agreements with our employees, directors, consultants and corporate partners, and we attempt to control access to and distribution of our technologies, documentation and other proprietary information. Despite these procedures, third parties may copy or otherwise obtain and make unauthorized use of our technologies or other proprietary information or independently develop similar technologies or information. The steps that we have taken to prevent misappropriation of our technologies or other proprietary information may not prevent their misappropriation, particularly outside the United States where laws or law enforcement practices may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. We also may be subject to claims of moral rights from employees and developers.
We may be subject to claims of intellectual property infringement or invalidity.
The gaming industry is characterized by the rapid development of new technologies, which requires us to continuously introduce new products, as well as to expand into new markets that may be created. Therefore, our success depends in part on our ability to continually adapt our products and systems to incorporate new technologies and to expand into markets that may be created by new technologies. However, to the extent technologies are protected by the intellectual property rights of others, including our competitors, we may be prevented from introducing new products similar to these technologies or expanding into new markets. If the intellectual property rights of others prevent us from taking advantage of innovative technologies, our financial condition, operating results or prospects may be harmed.
Our future growth will depend on intellectual property provided by third parties, and such intellectual property may be subject to infringement claims and other litigation, which could adversely affect our business.
Our suppliers own the patent rights and other intellectual property rights in some of the products that we distribute. We rely on the ability of these suppliers to maintain and successfully enforce our rights to their technology. If our suppliers’ patents and other intellectual property rights are successfully challenged, invalidated or otherwise eliminated or diminished, we may lose the exclusive rights to such technology, and our competitive advantage in the industry could be adversely affected.
We face risks associated with our suppliers’ patent positions, including the potential and sometimes actual need from time to time to engage in significant legal proceedings to enforce their patents, the possibility that the validity or enforceability of patents may be denied and the possibility that third parties will be able to compete against us without infringing patents. In addition, budgetary concerns may cause us and/or our suppliers not to litigate against known infringers of patent rights, or may cause us or our suppliers not to file for patents or pursue patent protection in all jurisdictions where they may have value. If certain governmental entities infringe on our suppliers’ intellectual property rights, they may enjoy sovereign immunity from such claims. Failure to reliably enforce patent rights against infringers may make competition within the industry more difficult.
Our gaming systems, particularly our CMS networks, may experience losses due to technical difficulties or fraudulent activities.
Our business relies on information technologies, both in-house and at customer and vendor locations. In addition, many of the systems we sell manage private personal information and protect information and locations involved in sensitive industry functions. Our success depends on our ability to avoid, detect, replicate and correct software and hardware errors and fraudulent manipulation of our products and systems. The protective measures that we use in these systems may not prevent security breaches, and failure to prevent security breaches may disrupt business and damage our reputation. A party who is able to circumvent security measures used in these systems could misappropriate sensitive or proprietary information, gain access to sensitive locations or materials, cause interruptions or otherwise damage products and services. To the extent any of our gaming machines or software experience errors or fraudulent manipulation, our customers may replace our products and services with those of our competitors. If unintended parties obtain sensitive data and information or otherwise sabotage our customers, we may receive negative publicity, incur liability to customers or lose the confidence of customers, any of which may cause the termination or modification of our contracts. In addition, the occurrence of errors in, or fraudulent manipulation of, our gaming machines or software may give rise to claims for lost revenues and related litigation by our customers and may subject us to investigation or other action by gaming regulatory authorities including suspension or revocation of our gaming licenses or disciplinary action. Further, our insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover losses and liabilities that may result from such events.
Additionally, in the event of such issues with our gaming machines or software, substantial engineering and marketing resources may be diverted from other areas to rectify the problem. In addition, we may be required to expend significant capital and other resources to protect us against the threat of security breaches or to alleviate problems caused by these breaches. Such protection or remedial measures may not be available at a reasonable price or at all, or may not be entirely effective if commenced.
Network disruptions could affect the performance of our services.
Our operations rely to a significant degree on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of complex technology systems and networks, which in some cases are integrated with those of third parties. Our hosted technology systems are potentially vulnerable to damage or interruption from a variety of sources including fire, earthquake, power loss, telecommunications or computer systems failure, human error, terrorist acts, war or other events. Although we pursue various measures to manage the risks related to network disruptions, there can be no assurances that these measures will be adequate or that the redundancies built into our systems and network operations will work as planned in the event of a disaster. Any outage in a network or system or other unanticipated problem that leads to an interruption or disruption of our service could have a material adverse effect on our operations, sales and operating results.
If our products or technologies currently in development do not achieve commercial success, our future revenue and business prospects could be adversely affected.
While we are pursuing and will continue to pursue product and technological development opportunities, there can be no assurance that such products or technologies will come to fruition or become successful. Furthermore, while a number of those products and technologies are being tested, we cannot provide any definite date by which they will be commercially viable and available, if at all. We may experience operational problems with such products after commercial introduction that could delay or prevent us from generating revenue or operating profits. Future operational problems could increase our costs, delay our plans or adversely affect our reputation or our sales of other products which, in turn, could materially adversely affect our success. We cannot predict which of the many possible future products or technologies currently in development will meet evolving industry standards and consumer demands. We cannot assure you that we will be able to adapt to technological changes or offer products on a timely basis or establish or maintain a competitive position.
Current borrowings, as well as potential future financings, may substantially increase our current indebtedness.
No assurance can be given that we will be able to generate the cash flows necessary to permit us to meet our fixed charges and payment obligations with respect to our debt, including payments pursuant to the AGI Loan. We could be required to incur additional indebtedness to meet these fixed charges and payment obligations. Any increased indebtedness may, among other things:
| · | Adversely affect our ability to expand our business, market our products and make investments and capital expenditures; |
| · | Adversely affect the cost and availability of funds from commercial lenders, debt financing transactions and other sources; and |
| · | Create competitive disadvantages compared to other companies with lower debt levels. |
Any inability to service our fixed charges and payment obligations, or the incurrence of additional debt, would have an adverse effect on our cash flows, results of operations and business generally.
An inability to maintain sufficient liquidity could negatively affect expected levels of operations and new product development.
Future revenue may not be sufficient to meet operating, product development and other cash flow requirements. Sufficient funds to service our debt and maintain new product development efforts and expected levels of operations may not be available, and additional capital, if and when needed by us, may not be available on terms acceptable to us. If we cannot obtain sufficient capital on acceptable terms when needed, we may not be able to carry out our planned product development efforts and level of operations, which could harm our business.
We may not be able to continue operating as a going concern.
In their report in connection with our financial statements as of December 31, 2007, and for the fiscal year then ended, our auditors included an explanatory paragraph stating that, because we had incurred net losses of US$18,946,459 and accumulated a deficit of $14,959,148 as of December 31, 2007, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
If our revenues and gross profit do not increase, we will continue to incur significant losses and will not become profitable. Further, even if we are able to raise additional financing for our operational and financing needs, we also intend to expand our business, which will result in increased expenses related to sales and marketing, research and development, cost of revenues and general and administrative costs. We cannot assure you that our revenues will grow at the same pace as our expenses or at all. Additionally, we may encounter unforeseen difficulties and complications that require additional unexpected expenditures. Our losses may increase in future periods, and there can be no assurance that we ever will achieve positive cash flows from operating activities or reach profitability.
Our financial results vary from quarter to quarter, which could negatively impact our business.
Various factors affect our quarterly operating results, some of which are not within our control. These factors include, among others:
| · | The financial strength of the gaming industry; |
| · | Consumers’ willingness to spend money on leisure activities; |
| · | The timing and introduction of new products and services; |
| · | The mix of products and services sold; |
| · | The timing of significant orders from and shipments to customers; |
| · | Our product and service pricing and discounts; |
| · | The timing of acquisitions of other companies and businesses or dispositions; and |
| · | The general economic conditions. |
These and other factors are likely to cause our financial results to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Based on the foregoing, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations may not be meaningful.
Our sales often reflect a limited number of large transactions, which may not recur on an annual basis. Consequently, revenues and operating results can vary substantially from period to period as a result of the timing of revenue recognition. Our business also could be impacted by natural or man-made disasters. We have taken steps to have disaster recovery plans in place, but such an event could have a significant impact on our business.
Certain market risks may affect our business, results of operations and prospects.
In the normal course of our business, we are routinely subjected to a variety of market risks, examples of which include, but are not limited to, interest rate movements, collectability of receivables and recoverability of residual values on leased assets. Further, some of our customers may experience financial difficulties or may otherwise not pay accounts receivable when due, resulting in increased write-offs. Although we do not anticipate any material losses in these risk areas, no assurances can be made that material losses will not be incurred in these areas in the future.
Demand for our products could be adversely affected by changes in player and operator preferences.
As a supplier of gaming machines, we must offer themes and products that appeal to gaming operators and players. If we are unable to anticipate or timely react to any significant changes in player preferences, such as a negative change in the trend of acceptance of our newest systems innovations or jackpot fatigue (declining play levels on smaller jackpots), the demand for our gaming products could decline. Further, our products could suffer a loss of floor space to table games and operators may reduce revenue sharing arrangements, each of which would harm our sales and financial results. In addition, general changes in consumer behavior, such as reduced travel activity and redirection of entertainment dollars to other venues, could result in reduced demand for our products.
We are exposed to currency risk from our operations in various countries.
A substantial portion of our revenues are now, and may continue to be, realized in several currencies. A significant portion of our operating and manufacturing expenses are paid in various currencies other than U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between these currencies may have a material effect on our results of operations. In particular, we may be adversely affected by a significant weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Euro. If the rates of exchange move in adverse directions, this could reduce our liquidity, profits and ability to reinvest in future development. To date, we have not engaged in any hedging transactions but may engage in such transactions in the future to reduce our exposure to currency fluctuations.
We may need to hire additional employees or contract labor in the future in order to take advantage of new business opportunities arising from increased demand, which could impede our ability to achieve or sustain profitability.
Although there can be no assurance, we believe that the gaming market will demonstrate increased demand in future periods. Our current staffing levels could affect our ability to respond to increased demand for our services. In addition, to meet any increased demand and take advantage of new business opportunities in the future, we may need to increase our workforce through additional employees or contract labor, which would increase our costs. If we experience such an increase in costs, we may not succeed in achieving or sustaining profitability.
Our insurance coverage may be inadequate.
We maintain third-party insurance coverage against various liability risks and risks of property loss. While we believe that these arrangements are an effective way to insure against liability and property damage risks, the potential liabilities associated with those risks or other events could exceed the coverage provided by such arrangements.
Interpretations and policies regarding revenue recognition could cause us to defer recognition of revenue or recognize lower revenue and profits.
As our transactions increase in complexity with the sale of multi-element products and services, negotiation of mutually acceptable terms and conditions can extend the sales cycle and, in certain situations, may require us to defer recognition of revenue. We believe that we are in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”); however these future, more complex, multi-product, multi-year transactions may require additional accounting analysis to account for them accurately, which could lead to unanticipated changes in our current revenue accounting practices and may contain terms affecting the timing of revenue recognition.
New products require regulatory approval and may be subject to complex revenue recognition standards, which could materially affect our financial results.
As we introduce new products and transactions become increasingly complex, additional analysis and judgment is required to account for them and to recognize revenues in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These transactions may include multi-element arrangements and/or software components. As our products and transactions change, applicable accounting principles or regulatory product approval delays could change the timing of revenue recognition and could adversely affect our financial results for any given period.
Our ability to bid on new contracts is dependent upon our ability to fund required up-front capital expenditures through our cash from operations or through financings.
Our contracts generally require significant up-front capital expenditures. Historically, we have funded these up-front costs through cash flows generated from operations and available cash on hand. Our ability to continue to procure new contracts will depend on, among other things, our liquidity level and our ability to obtain additional financing at commercially acceptable terms to finance the initial up-front costs. If we do not have adequate liquidity or are unable to obtain financing for these up-front costs on favorable terms or at all, we may not be able to bid on certain contracts, which could restrict our ability to grow and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our revenues fluctuate due to seasonal, weather and other variations and you should not rely upon our periodic operating results as indications of future performance.
Our revenues are subject to seasonal and weather variations. Revenues usually reflect a limited number of large transactions, which may not recur on an annual basis. Consequently, revenues and operating results can vary substantially from period to period as a result of the timing of revenue recognition for major equipment sales and software license revenue. Our business could also be impacted by natural or man-made disasters such as Hurricane Katrina or the terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001. We have taken steps to have disaster recovery plans in place but there can be no assurance that such an event would not have a significant impact on our business.
We are dependent on the success and growth of our customers.
Our success depends on our customers buying our products to expand their existing operations, replace existing gaming machines or equip a new casino. Any slow down in the replacement cycle or delays in expansions or new openings may negatively impact our operations.
Casino operators in the gaming industry are undergoing a period of consolidation. The result of this trend is that a smaller number of companies control a larger percentage of our current and potential customer base. Because a significant portion of our sales come from repeat customers, to the extent one of our customers is sold to or merges with an entity that utilizes more of one of our competitors’ products and services, or that reduces spending on our products, our business could be negatively impacted. Additionally, to the extent the new owner allocates capital to expenditures other than gaming machines, such as hotel furnishings, restaurants and other improvements, or generally reduces expenditures, our business could be negatively impacted.
A substantial portion of our debt is subject to variable interest rates; rising interest rates could negatively impact our business.
Our borrowings from AGI bear interest at a variable rate. In addition, we may incur other variable rate indebtedness in the future. Carrying indebtedness subject to variable interest rates makes us more vulnerable to economic and industry downturns and reduces our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions. Increases in interest rates on this indebtedness would increase our interest expense, which could adversely affect our cash flows and our ability to service our debt as well as our ability to grow the business.
We have limited financial resources which may be inadequate to meet our future financing needs.
Our business is a capital intensive business, and our financial resources are substantially smaller than the financial resources of our principal competitors. To continue our operations according to our business plan we will require additional equity or debt financing. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain the additional financial resources required to successfully compete on favorable commercial terms or at all. Failure to obtain such financing could result in the delay or abandonment of some or all of our plans for development and expansion, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
Our international operations subject us to additional risks and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
We have international operations in many foreign countries, including in Russia and Colombia. These activities are subject to risks inherent in operating in these countries, including government regulation, licensing requirements, currency restrictions and other restraints, burdensome taxes, risks of expropriation, threats to employees, political instability and terrorist activities, including extortion, and risks of action by U.S. and foreign governmental entities in relation to us. Should such circumstances occur, we might need to curtail, cease or alter our activities in a particular region or country. Our ability to deal with these issues may be affected by applicable U.S. laws and, in particular, potential conflicts between the requirements of U.S. law and the need to protect our employees and assets.
In addition, we are required to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits United States companies from engaging in bribery or other prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Foreign companies, including some of our competitors, are not subject to these prohibitions. Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs, theft and other fraudulent practices occur from time-to-time in the countries in which we operate, including in Russia and Colombia. If our competitors engage in these practices they may receive preferential treatment from personnel of some companies, giving our competitors an advantage in securing business or from government officials who might give them priority in obtaining new licenses, which would put us at a disadvantage. Although we inform our personnel that such practices are illegal, there can be no assurance that our employees or other agents will not engage in such conduct for which we might be held responsible. If our employees or other agents are found to have engaged in such practices, we could suffer severe penalties.
Our prior association with PacificNet could expose us to claims or litigation.
On December 7, 2007, we entered into an agreement with PacificNet, Inc. relating to our becoming an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PacificNet. On May 14, 2008, this agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties thereunder were terminated. As a result, we no longer were an indirect subsidiary of PacificNet. We believe that PacificNet recently has experienced a significant downturn in its financial position, and it is possible that its financial difficulties could expose us to claims or litigation, due to our previous relationship with PacificNet. If we are named in any claims or litigation involving PacificNet, we may incur significant expenses defending or litigating such claims. These expenses could have an adverse effect on our future cash flows and results of operations. In addition, our obligations under our agreements with PacificNet are unclear and open to interpretation, which could lead to litigation if we and PacificNet differ on the interpretation of certain terms in the agreements.
We became public by means of a “reverse merger” transaction, and, as a result, we are subject to the risks associated with the prior activities of the public company.
Additional risks may exist because we became public through a “reverse merger” transaction which was effected through a share exchange with former shareholders of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Octavian International Limited (the “Share Exchange”). Prior to the Share Exchange on October 30, 2008, House Fly Rentals, Inc., our predecessor, was a development stage company with nominal assets and operations. We may require the cooperation or assistance of persons or organizations, such as auditors, previously associated with House Fly in connection with future matters that could be costly or difficult to secure. Although we performed a due diligence review of House Fly, we still may be exposed to undisclosed liabilities resulting from its prior operations and we could incur losses, damages or other costs as a result. In connection with the Share Exchange, claims may not be brought against such shareholders after six months from the closing of the Share Exchange. Therefore, any liabilities associated with the prior operations, capitalization or ownership of securities of our company by the shareholders of House Fly may be borne by our current shareholders.
Our business experiences variability in gross margins.
Our business experiences variability in gross margins on contracts due to numerous factors, including, among other things, the following:
| · | Delays in project implementation; |
| · | Failure to achieve add-on sales to existing customers; |
| · | Changes in governmental regulation; |
| · | Changes in user specifications; |
| · | Level of commodity versus proprietary components applicable to customer system specifications; |
| · | Whether contracts have been extended or renewed and the amount of remuneration associated with such extensions or renewals; |
| · | Price competition in competitive bids, contract renewals and contract extensions; |
| · | Variations in costs of materials and manufacturing; |
| · | Variations in levels of efficiency of our workforce in delivering, implementing and servicing contracts; |
| · | Seasonality of issuance volumes; |
| · | Sales mix related to adoption of new products compared to sales of current products; |
| · | Strategic decisions on new business; |
| · | Depreciation and amortization of capitalized project costs related to new or upgraded programs; and |
| · | Variability in the extent to which we are able to allocate personnel expenses to capital projects and thereby amortize such costs over the life of the relevant contract, rather than expensing such costs in the quarter in which they are incurred. |
As a result of the occurrence of one or more of the foregoing, we can expect that there will be fluctuations in our future operating results.
Unfavorable political developments, weak foreign economies, and other foreign risks may negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is dependent on international markets for the majority of our revenues. We expect that receivables with respect to sales outside of the United States will continue to account for a large portion of our total revenues. As a result, our business in these markets is subject to a variety of risks, including:
| · | Social, political and economic instability; |
| · | Additional costs of compliance; |
| · | Tariffs and other trade barriers; |
| · | Recessions in foreign economies; |
| · | Expropriation, nationalization and limitation on repatriation of earnings; |
| · | Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; |
| · | Adverse changes in the creditworthiness of parties with whom we have significant receivables; |
| · | Reduced protection of intellectual property rights in some countries; |
| · | Longer receivables collection periods and greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivable; |
| · | Difficulties in managing foreign operations; |
| · | Unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; |
| · | Ability to finance foreign operations; |
| · | Changes in consumer tastes and trends; and |
| · | Acts of war or terrorism. |
Any of these international developments, or others, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Future acquisitions could prove difficult to integrate, disrupt our business, dilute shareholder value and strain our resources.
As part of our business strategy, we intend to acquire businesses, services and technologies that we believe could complement or expand our business, augment our market coverage, enhance our technical capabilities, provide us with valuable customer contacts or otherwise offer growth opportunities. If we fail to achieve the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions we complete, our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects may be impaired. Acquisitions and investments involve numerous risks, including:
| · | Difficulties in integrating operations, technologies, services, accounting and personnel; |
| · | Difficulties in supporting and transitioning customers of our acquired companies to our technology platforms and business processes; |
| · | Diversion of financial and management resources from existing operations; |
| · | Difficulties in obtaining regulatory approval for technologies and products of acquired companies; |
| · | Potential loss of key employees; |
| · | Dilution of our existing shareholders if we finance acquisitions by issuing convertible debt or equity securities, which dilution could adversely affect the market price of our stock; |
| · | Inability to generate sufficient revenues to offset acquisition or investment costs; and |
| · | Potential write-offs of acquired assets. |
Acquisitions also frequently result in recording of goodwill and other intangible assets, which are subject to potential impairments in the future that could harm our operating results. It also is possible that at some point in the future we may decide to enter new markets, thus subjecting ourselves to new risks associated with those markets.
It may be difficult for you to enforce a U.S. judgment against us, our executive officers and our directors, or to assert U.S. securities laws claims in the United Kingdom or in other countries in which we operate or to serve process on our executive officers and directors.
All of our executive officers and directors are located outside the United States, and all of our assets and the assets of these persons are located outside the United States. Therefore, a judgment obtained against us or any of them in the United States, including one based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws may not be collectible in the United States and may not be enforced by a court in the United Kingdom or in other countries in which we operate. Further, if a foreign judgment is enforced by a court in the United Kingdom or in other countries in which we operate, it generally will be payable in a non-U.S. currency. It also may be difficult for you to assert U.S. securities law claims in original actions instituted in the United Kingdom or in other countries in which we operate.
Risks Related to Our Industry
The gaming industry is heavily regulated, and the introduction of new regulation or changes in existing regulation by gaming authorities may adversely impact our ability to operate in our existing markets or expand our business.
The manufacture and distribution of gaming machines and the development of systems for various jurisdictions are subject to extensive federal, state and local regulation by various gaming authorities. Our ability to continue to operate in certain jurisdictions or our ability to expand into new jurisdictions could be adversely affected by:
| · | Delays in adopting legislation to permit or expand gaming in new and existing jurisdictions; |
| · | Unfavorable public referendums, such as referendums to increase taxes on gaming revenues; |
| · | Unfavorable legislation affecting or directed at manufacturers, distributors or gaming operators; |
| · | Adverse changes in or findings of non-compliance with applicable governmental gaming regulations; |
| · | Unfavorable determinations or challenges to suitability by gaming regulatory authorities with respect to our officers, directors, major shareholders or key personnel; and |
| · | The adoption of new laws and regulations, or the repeal or amendment of existing laws and regulations. |
To our knowledge, we and our key personnel have obtained, or applied for, all government licenses, registrations, findings of suitability, permits and approvals necessary to conduct our activities in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. However, there can be no assurance that licenses, registrations, findings of suitability, permits or approvals will be renewed in the future, or that new forms of approval necessary to operate in emerging or existing markets will be granted.
If we are unable to obtain GLI certification for a significant number or our games it may be difficult for us to market and sell our games in many of the countries in which we do business.
Gaming Laboratories International (“GLI”) is a widely recognized standard-setting and independent testing authority in the worldwide electronic gaming industry. While it is not a certifying authority, it is an independent gaming test house that is accredited by many gaming regulatory authorities throughout the world. GLI is not the only accepted accreditation standard in the world, but we believe that it is the most widely accepted one. Its clients are gaming regulators in jurisdictions all over the world, nearly 400 in all, and its customers are device and system suppliers that require GLI certification to maintain the distribution viability of their products throughout the gaming industry. GLI helps to ensure the integrity of the gaming industry. As a general rule, regulated markets throughout the world require GLI certification for gaming products sold in their jurisdictions. In unregulated markets, there are both jurisdictions that do not require certification by GLI or any other authority, and there are unregulated markets in which certain customers request products with GLI certification for their own business reasons. Once a gaming product has GLI certification, then, in any jurisdiction that has accredited GLI as a standard-setting body, regulatory approval of that gaming product is automatic. If our games are not certified by GLI, it may be difficult for us to market and sell them in jurisdictions in which GLI certification is either required or desirable.
Slow growth in the number of new casinos or the rate of replacement of existing gaming machines could limit or reduce our future profits.
Demand for our products is driven substantially by the replacement of existing gaming machines, the establishment of new gaming jurisdictions and the addition of new casinos or expansion of existing casinos within existing gaming jurisdictions. The establishment or expansion of gaming in any jurisdiction typically requires a public referendum or other legislative action. As a result, gaming continues to be the subject of public debate and there are numerous active organizations that oppose gaming. Opposition to gaming could result in restrictions on or even prohibitions of gaming operations in any jurisdiction.
Gaming opponents persist in their efforts to curtail the expansion of legalized gaming, which, if successful, could limit our existing operations.
Legalized gaming is subject to opposition from gaming opponents. There can be no assurance that this opposition will not succeed in preventing the legalization of gaming in jurisdictions where these activities are presently prohibited or prohibiting or limiting the expansion of gaming where it is currently permitted, in either case to the detriment of our business, financial condition, results and prospects.
Consumer spending on leisure activities is affected by changes in the economy and consumer tastes, as well as other factors that are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
We cannot ensure that demand for our products or services will remain constant. Consumers' willingness to spend money on leisure activities such as gaming is affected by changes in the economy and consumer tastes, both of which are both difficult to predict and beyond our control. Continued adverse developments affecting economies throughout the world, including a general tightening of the availability of credit, increasing interest rates, increasing energy costs, acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters, declining consumer confidence or significant declines in the stock market could lead to a further reduction in discretionary spending on leisure activities adversely affecting our business.
As a result of the many regulations imposed by various regulatory authorities on businesses involved in the gaming industry, there may be a limited number of potential candidates to acquire our business.
The manufacture and distribution of gaming machines and the development of systems for various jurisdictions are subject to extensive regulation, including, in some cases, requirements of suitability by gaming regulatory authorities with respect to major shareholders. As a result of these regulations, we may be unable to consummate the sale of our business to interested takeover candidates, simply because these individuals or entities are unable to comply with certain applicable regulations in the jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Therefore, even if a sale of our business is in the best interest of our shareholders, we may either be unable to complete such sale or we may be required to accept a lower price from a party who is able to complete the acquisition because it complies with the applicable regulations.
Risks Related to our Common Stock
We never have paid cash dividends on our Common Stock and do not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our Common Stock will depend on our earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors that the board of directors may consider relevant. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable, because a return on your investment only will occur if our stock price appreciates.
Our Common Stock may be affected by limited trading volume and price fluctuations, each of which could adversely impact the value of our common stock.
Our Common Stock is listed on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board, but it has never traded, prior to the date of this prospectus, and there can be no assurance that an active trading market in our Common Stock will either develop or be maintained. In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our Common Stock to fluctuate substantially. These fluctuations also may cause short sellers to enter the market from time to time in the belief that we will have poor results in the future. We cannot predict the actions of market participants and, therefore, can offer no assurances that the market for our stock will be stable or appreciate over time.
Because our common stock could in the future be deemed a “penny stock,” it might become more difficult for investors to sell shares of our common stock, and the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected.
Our Common Stock could, in the future, be deemed to be a “penny stock,” if, among other things, the stock price is below US$5.00 per share, the stock is not listed on a national securities exchange and the stock has not met certain net tangible asset or average revenue requirements. Broker-dealers who sell penny stocks must provide purchasers of these stocks with a standardized risk-disclosure document prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission. A broker must obtain the purchaser’s written agreement to the purchase and must also give the purchaser bid and offer quotations and information regarding broker and salesperson compensation and a written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser. Broker-dealers also must provide to customers that hold penny stocks in their accounts a monthly statement containing price and market information relating to the penny stock. If a penny stock is sold to an investor in violation of the penny stock rules, the investor may be able to cancel its purchase and obtain a full refund of money paid.
If they become applicable, the penny stock rules may make it difficult for investors to sell their shares of our Common Stock. Because of the rules and restrictions applicable to a penny stock, there is less trading in penny stocks, and the market price of our common stock may be adversely affected in the event that these rules and restrictions become applicable to us. Also, many brokers choose not to participate in penny stock transactions. Accordingly, investors may not always be able to resell their shares of our Common Stock publicly at times and prices that they feel are appropriate.
If PacificNet exercises its option to purchase additional shares of our Common Stock, our other shareholders could be diluted.
As part of a settlement agreement with PacificNet, relating to the termination of PacficNet’s acquisition of us, we granted PacificNet the one-time right and option to purchase up to a number of shares that would cause its ownership of our Common Stock as of the date of exercise of the option to equal 5% of our outstanding equity subject to dilution as a result of our issuance of Common Stock to AGI, provided that such option is exercised prior to May 14, 2009.
If it is determined that PacificNet is able to exercise this option and chooses to do so, it could dilute our current and future shareholders or otherwise impact our financial condition.
If a market for our Common Stock develops, our stock price may be volatile, and our Common Stock may trade at prices below the offering price
If a market for our Common Stock develops, we anticipate that the market price of our Common Stock will be subject to wide fluctuations in response to several factors from time to time, including:
| · | the evolving demand for our services; |
| · | our ability or inability to arrange for financing; |
| · | our ability to manage expenses; |
| · | changes in our pricing policies or our competitors; |
| · | global economic and political conditions; |
| · | investors’ perceptions of our prospects; |
| · | investors’ perceptions of the prospects of the gaming industry and, more broadly, the entertainment industry; |
| · | differences between our actual financial and operating results and those expected by investors and analysts; |
| · | changes in analysts’ recommendations or projections; |
| · | fluctuations in quarterly operating results; |
| · | announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or divestitures; |
| · | changes or trends in our industry, including price volatility, trading volumes, competitive or regulatory changes, or changes in the gaming business; |
| · | adverse resolution of new litigation against us; |
| · | additions or departures of key personnel; and |
| · | broad market fluctuations. |
In particular, announcements of potentially adverse developments, such as proposed regulatory changes, new government investigations, or the commencement or threat of litigation against us, as well as announced changes in our business plans or those of our competitors, could adversely affect the trading price of our stock, regardless of the likely outcome of those developments. Broad market and industry factors may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. Our stock price also may be impacted by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. These market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. As a result, our Common Stock may trade at prices significantly below the offering price. Declines in the price of our Common Stock may adversely affect our ability to recruit and retain key employees, including key professional employees.
If the selling shareholders sell a large number of shares all at once or in blocks, the market price of our shares would most likely decline.
The market price of our Common Stock may fluctuate in the future, and future sales of shares of our Common Stock, including in this offering, could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. Shareholders could be diluted by such future sales and be further diluted upon the conversion or exercise of debentures or warrants into our Common Stock.
The selling shareholders are offering 747,408 shares of our common stock through this prospectus. The offer or sale of a large number of shares at any price may cause the market price to fall. If our existing shareholders sell a large number of shares, the market price of our Common Stock could decline significantly. Moreover, the perception in the public market that these shareholders might sell shares could depress the market price of Common Stock.
We may issue shares of our capital stock or debt securities in the future, which would reduce the equity interest of our security holders and may cause a change in control of our ownership.
Our articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 150,000,000 shares of common stock. The issuance of additional shares of our common stock:
| · | may cause a change in control if a substantial number of our shares of Common Stock are issued, which may affect, among other things, our ability to use our net operating loss carry-forwards, if any, and may result in the resignation or removal of our present officers and directors; and |
| · | may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our Common Stock, to the extent a trading market was to develop in the future. |
Similarly, an issuance of additional debt securities may cause:
| · | default and foreclosure on our assets if our operating revenues are insufficient to repay our debt obligations; |
| · | acceleration of our obligations to repay the indebtedness even if we make all principal and interest payments when due if we breach certain covenants that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant; |
| · | our immediate payment of all principal and accrued interest, if any, if the debt security is payable on demand; and |
| · | our inability to obtain necessary additional financing if the debt security contains covenants restricting our ability to obtain such financing while the debt security is outstanding. |
Provisions contained in our Articles of Incorporation may deter a non-negotiated change of control.
Our Articles of Incorporation currently contain provisions which could be an impediment to a non-negotiated change in control, namely, an ability, without shareholder approval, to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with rights and preferences determined by the board of directors. If we should take this action, it could impede a non-negotiated change in control and thereby prevent shareholders from obtaining a premium for their common stock. See “Description of Securities”.
A NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This information in this prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as the “Exchange Act”. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this prospectus, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements.
The words “believe,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect, “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “strategy” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in “Risk Factors.” In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and trends discussed in this prospectus may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in the current report include, but are not limited to, statements regarding:
| · | Legislative or regulatory developments, including but not limited to global gaming regulations, ability to introduce new products, and benefits from research and development efforts; |
| · | The ability to introduce new products and stimulate replacement demand, as well as the timing, features, benefits and expected new success of product introductions; |
| · | The timing of the introduction of, and revenues from: server-based systems, benefits from research and development efforts, the ability to acquire, develop or protect intellectual property, market share, competitive advantage and leadership position; |
| · | The advantages offered to customers by products and product features, gaming growth, expansion and new market opportunities; |
| · | The ability to benefit from and effectively integrate and utilize acquired businesses and assets; |
| · | Investments in other entities and improved position in related markets; |
| · | Factors impacting future gross margins and tax rates; |
| · | Increasing growth or contributions from certain non-machine products, including but not limited to outsourcing systems and services to lottery operators; |
| · | Increasing machine sales or placements, market opportunities, available capital resources to fund future operating requirements, capital expenditures and payments obligations; and |
| · | The ability to generate income from leasing sources. |
You should read this prospectus completely and with the understanding that our (or our subsidiaries’) actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this prospectus and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this prospectus. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock offered through this prospectus by the selling shareholders. We have agreed to pay the offering expenses of the selling shareholders. The selling shareholders will pay the custodial fees applicable to the shares they sell.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
The $0.050174 per share offering price of our common stock was determined arbitrarily by us, and is based on the previous offering price of $0.01 per share, adjusted to reflect the reverse 1-for-5.0174 stock split that we effected on January 7, 2009. There is no relationship whatsoever between this price and our assets, earnings, book value or any other objective criteria of value. In the event that a market develops for the trading of our shares of Common Stock, the offering price shall thereafter be determined by prevailing market prices at the time of sale or by private transactions negotiated by the selling shareholders.
DILUTION
The Common Stock to be sold by the selling shareholders is common stock that is currently issued and outstanding. Accordingly, there will be no dilution to our existing shareholders.
The following table provides information reflecting the sale of shares of Common Stock in this offering, by each of the selling shareholders selling shares in this offering.
As of January 9, 2009, there were 8,016,400 shares of our Common Stock outstanding.
Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, and subject to applicable community property laws, the persons or entities named have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes, the principal address of each of the shareholders and the directors and officers identified below is c/o Octavian International Limited, Bury House, 1-3 Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AW, United Kingdom.
Name Of Selling Shareholder | | Shares Owned Prior to this Offering | | | Total Number of Shares to Be Offered for Selling Shareholder Account | | Total Shares to be Owned Upon Completion of this Offering | Percent Owned Upon Completion of this Offering |
Laurence Allington | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Darrin M. Ocasio | | | 99,653 | | | | 99,653 | | Nil | Nil |
Stewart A. Rouse | | | 59,792 | | | | 59,792 | | Nil | Nil |
Patti Berry | | | 9,965 | | | | 9,965 | | Nil | Nil |
Janet Brown | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Jeanette Callahan | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Maribeth Callahan | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Marilyn Coupland | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Bill Dyer | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Jennifer Furlotte | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Grant Hankin | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Gloria Harrison | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Barry Hicks | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Bonnie Hicks | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Diane Hnatko | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Gary Hnatko | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Dave Kirk | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Alison Winter | | | 14,949 | | | | 14,949 | | Nil | Nil |
Alison McKenzie | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Dean McKenzie | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Jean McKenzie | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Jason Mentz | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Kristen Mentz | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Ethel O’Toole | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Ted O’Toole | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Harold Perry | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Donna Petryk | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Ron Petryk | | | 19,931 | | | | 19,931 | | Nil | Nil |
Alese Wagner | | | 9,965 | | | | 9,965 | | Nil | Nil |
Pam Wagner | | | 29,896 | | | | 29,896 | | Nil | Nil |
Paul Wagner | | | 9,965 | | | | 9,965 | | Nil | Nil |
Rick Wagner | | | 29,896 | | | | 29,896 | | Nil | Nil |
Synergen, LLC | | | 4,983 | | | | 4,983 | | Nil | Nil |
Total | | | 747,408 | | | | 747,408 | | Nil | Nil |
The named party beneficially owns and has sole voting and investment power over all shares or rights to these shares, unless otherwise shown in the table. The numbers in this table assume that none of the selling shareholders sells shares of common stock not being offered in this prospectus or purchases additional shares of common stock, and assumes that all shares offered are sold.
Other than Bonnie Hicks, the sister of Robert McCall, House Fly’s former sole officer and director, and Barry Hicks, the brother-in-law of Robert McCall, none of the selling shareholders:
| (1) | has had a material relationship with us other than as a shareholder at any time within the past three years; or |
| | |
| (2) | has ever been one of our officers or directors. |
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Options and Warrants
The Company has outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 7,249,864 shares of Common Stock. Of this amount (i) Ziria Enterprises Limited, a company controlled by Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, holds a seven-year warrant to purchase up to 1,647,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of US$3.10 per share; (ii) AGI holds a seven-year warrant to purchase up to 1,073,333 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of US$3.10 per share; (iii) investors in our recent Private Placement hold warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,193,548 shares of Common Stock, 50% of which have a term of five years and an exercise price of US$3.10 per share and the other 50% of which have a term of seven years and an exercise price of US$4.65 per share; and (iv) designees of the finders in the Private Placement hold five-year warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 335,483 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of US$3.10 per share.
The SEC recently adopted new regulations regarding the sales of securities without registration pursuant to the exemption from registration provided in SEC Rule 144 under the Securities Act. These new regulations became effective on February 15, 2008. Under these new regulations, shareholders who are non-affiliates of a publicly-reporting company that never was a “shell company” under SEC rules may be able to sell their shares of Common Stock under Rule 144 within six months after acquiring such shares, without any restrictions, other than such company continuing to remain current in the filing of its periodic reports with the SEC for an additional six months. Affiliates of that company also would be able to sell their shares under Rule 144, but would be subject to volume and trading limitations as under the prior Rule 144. Shareholders who purchase securities in a company that is or ever was a shell company or received their shares of Common Stock in a “reverse merger” with a shell company, which would apply to shareholders of the Company who held shares prior to the Share Exchange Transaction or who acquired shares in the Share Exchange Transaction and/or the Private Placement, are subject to a modified holding period. In this case, the holding period continues until the longer of (i) six months from the date of acquiring the securities and (ii) November 5, 2009 (the date which is one year following the date that the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting that it ceased to be a “shell company.” In addition, if a company ever was a shell company, in order to utilize Rule 144 to effect a sale, the Company must have completed all its periodic report filings with the SEC during the 12-month period preceding such proposed sale. Therefore, the earliest than any shares of Common Stock not registered with the SEC will become transferable pursuant to Rule 144 is November 5, 2009, provided that we have filed all of our periodic reports for the twelve-month period immediately prior to such date. Shares held by affiliates of the Company still will be subject to the volume and trading limitations of Rule 144, which will generally limit their sale to one percent of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock then outstanding, during any three-month period.
Holders
As of January 9, 2009, there were 41 holders of record of the Company’s Common Stock.
Dividends
The Company never has paid any cash dividends on the Common Stock and does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current policy is to retain earnings, if any, to fund operations, and the development and growth of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon the Company’s financial condition, results from operations, capital requirements, applicable contractual restrictions, restrictions in the organizational documents and any other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant.
Registration Rights
Investors who participated in the Private Placement were granted piggyback registration rights. Under these rights, investors in the Private Placement have the right to include their shares in any registration that we effect under the Securities Act, subject to customer underwriter cutbacks. The underwriters of any underwritten offering have the right to limit on a pro rata basis the number of shares registered by these holders. We must pay all expenses, except for underwriters’ discounts and commissions, incurred in connection with these piggyback registration rights.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling shareholders may sell some or all of their Common Stock in one or more transactions, including block transactions:
| 1. | On such public markets as the Common Stock may from time to time be trading; |
| 2. | In privately negotiated transactions; |
| 3. | Through the writing of options on the Common Stock; |
| 5. | In any combination of these methods of distribution. |
The sales price to the public is fixed at $0.050174 per share until such time as the shares of our Common Stock are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board electronic quotation service. Thereafter, the sales price may vary according to the selling decisions of each selling shareholder and the market price for our Common Stock at the time of resale. The sales price to the public may be:
| 1. | The market price of our Common Stock prevailing at the time of sale; |
| 2. | A price related to such prevailing market price of our Common Stock; or |
| 3. | Such other price as the selling shareholders determine from time to time. |
We can provide no assurance that all or any of the Common Stock offered will be sold by the selling shareholders named in this prospectus.
We are bearing all costs relating to the registration of the Common Stock. The selling shareholders, however, will pay any commissions or other fees payable to brokers or dealers in connection with any sale of the Common Stock.
The selling shareholders named in this prospectus must comply with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act in the offer and sale of the Common Stock. The selling shareholders and any broker-dealers who execute sales for the selling shareholders may be deemed to be an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In particular, during such times as the selling shareholders may be deemed to be engaged in a distribution of the common stock, and therefore be considered to be an underwriter, they must comply with applicable law and may, among other things:
| 1. | Not engage in any stabilization activities in connection with our Common Stock; |
| 2. | Furnish each broker or dealer through which Common Stock may be offered, such copies of this prospectus, as amended from time to time, as may be required by such broker or dealer; and |
| 3. | Not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities other than as permitted under the Exchange Act. |
BUSINESS
The following describes our business. Whenever the terms “our,” “we” and the “Company” are used in this Description of Business, they refer to one or more of the following: Octavian Global, Octavian International and all other direct and indirect subsidiaries of Octavian International identified in this prospectus.
GENERAL
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 19, 2007 under the name House Fly Rentals, Inc., as a development stage company to create a web-based service that lists properties across multiple market areas that are available for rental.
Octavian International, our wholly-owned subsidiary, was incorporated in England and Wales on March 23, 2001 under the name Eachway Limited. On April 4, 2001, Octavian International’s name was changed to Octavian Projects Overseas Limited and then to its current name, Octavian International Limited, on May 11, 2001. Octavian International currently has the following directly or indirectly wholly-owned or controlled and consolidated operating subsidiaries:
| · | Argelink SA, a corporation formed under the laws of Argentina; |
| · | Casino Amusement Technology Supplies Limited (“CATS”), a corporation formed under the laws of England and Wales; |
| · | Octavian International (Europe) Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of England and Wales; |
| · | Octavian International (Latin America) Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of England and Wales; |
| · | Octavian Latin America SA, a corporation formed under the laws of Colombia; |
| · | Octavian SPb Limited Partnership, a partnership formed under the laws of Russia; |
| · | Octavian Ukraine Subsidiary Enterprise, a corporation formed under the laws of Ukraine; and |
| · | Atlantis Limited Company, a limited company formed under the laws of Russia. |
Prior to the consummation of our recent Share Exchange on October 30, 2008, Robert McCall was the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and sole Director; and Mr. McCall owned 44.4 percent of its issued and outstanding securities.
Pursuant to the terms of the Repurchase Agreement we entered into on October 30, 2008, House Fly repurchased all of Mr. McCall’s shares of Common Stock for a total repurchase price of US$300,000. Immediately after the repurchase of these shares: (1) the former shareholders of Octavian International received shares of our Common Stock in exchange for all of their Ordinary Shares of Octavian International, (2) Mr. McCall appointed Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer as a director of Octavian Global and (3) Mr. McCall resigned from his House Fly officer positions and from the House Fly board of directors. Immediately thereafter, Mr. Brenninkmeijer appointed Peter Moffitt and Peter Brenninkmeijer to the Company’s board and also appointed all of our current officers.
As a result of the Share Exchange, the Company experienced a change in control and ceased to be a shell company, Octavian International became its wholly-owned subsidiary, and the former shareholders of Octavian International became the owners of approximately 89 percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (prior to giving effect to the Private Placement).
Concurrent with the Share Exchange, the Company completed the Private Placement pursuant to which it raised gross proceeds of US$13 million.
SymphonyTM is a registered trademark of Octavian. All other Octavian product names are trademarks of Octavian International, while all other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This prospectus also contains trademarks, trade names and service marks of other companies, which are the property of their respective owners.
Our website is www.octavianinternational.com. The website is not part of this prospectus. Our principal corporate executive offices are located at Bury House, 1 – 3 Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AW, UNITED KINGDOM and our telephone number is: +44 1483 543 543.
OUR COMPANY
We are a global provider of full end-to-end suites of gaming systems and products. Our solutions offer full life-cycle gaming support and system solutions; the design, manufacture and marketing of computerized games; products for the lottery industry; and third party products. Our primary market focus is on emerging markets that we believe to be fast growing. We offer flexible, tailored, technical and operational support and solutions which, we believe, enable our customers to efficiently scale their operations over multiple locations.
Our products and services are provided through our four core business sectors: (1) OctaSystems; (2) OctaGames; (3) OctaLotto; and (4) OctaSupplies.
OCTASYSTEMS
Our global CMS platform provides a centralized solution by linking Electronic EGMs to our data centers in order to manage, control and monitor gaming machines worldwide. We offer total support for casino management of a slot machine portfolio as well as full support for gaming table systems. We provide the complete range of services from consulting, through design, procurement, installation, training and operational support. The OctaSystems business line operates what we believe is one of the largest independent CMS networks worldwide. We currently support approximately 27,000 machines and operate 150 different jackpots from a single server, allowing for real-time updates to machines worldwide. Our extensive global infrastructure is both flexible and scaleable, consisting of three distributed data centers covering 15 time zones, and providing local-language customer support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our CMS system is designed to interface with the machines of virtually all other gaming manufacturers, as well as with other systems such as Point-of-Sale (“POS”), signage and kiosks. We believe this aspect of our system distinguishes us from others in the gaming industry.
The primary benefit of our CMS platform for operators is the ability to control financial activities, allowing them to reduce the possibility of fraud and theft. In addition, our systems have advanced data extraction and data warehouse capabilities to enable operators to generate reports that allow for an in-depth, real-time understanding of player profiles and business performance and to utilize data for targeted marketing campaigns across multiple locations. The control functions of the CMS platform increase availability of machines and reduce down time by immediately identifying machines in need of service and notifying the operator’s service crew automatically. In our experience, developing such a networked gaming system is cost prohibitive for most medium to small operators. We believe that our competitive advantage is that we become an integral part of a gaming operator’s Information Technology (“IT”) infrastructure, with the aim to increase efficiency and profitability. We believe that our systems can be differentiated from other systems in the industry, in that they are able to interface with the products of a variety of gaming manufacturers.
Our current system solutions include:
Accounting, Control and Progressive (“ACP”) Slots Management System. Our primary CMS system is the ACP platform, which we believe is a secure, highly flexible and reliable system with the capability to link machines from virtually all manufacturers, in multiple locations globally. The ACP system, consisting of approximately 1.5 million lines of code that we regularly update, provides the following key accounting, control and progressive functions:
| · | The Accounting Function: Provides all requested data from every linked machine, machine group, gaming hall and casino within the operator’s business. The system securely stores this data and transforms it into comprehensive reports and financial analysis. The key benefits to operators are the ability to: |
| o | Identify games that are the most popular with players; |
| o | Obtain real time information on the casino’s cash position; |
| o | Track all financial transactions; and |
| o | Eliminate time consuming manual processes. |
| · | The Control Function: Performs detailed analysis of each machine and enhances system security. This function carries out real-time system diagnosis, including detection and identification of machine malfunctions, notification of unauthorized entry to any machine and monitoring of transmission links. Data can be customized easily to enable a variety of reporting functions and alerts. The key benefits to operators are the ability to quickly respond to machine malfunction to minimize downtime as well as to prevent fraud. In addition, the Control Function maintains a record of all attached systems, including status and physical locations, which is required by regulatory authorities in many jurisdictions. |
| · | The Progressives Function: Enables connected machines to be linked over multiple locations to both progressive and random or mystery jackpots, also known as a Wide Area Progressive (“WAP”) jackpot system. Jackpot groups can be configured locally or globally according to the operator’s precise business requirements. We believe that the ability to create WAPs increases the number of playing customers and operator revenues by offering bigger and better awards. |
My ACP Slots Management System
Our “My ACP” software product is an in-house CMS system where operators maintain their own central server, software, database and technical center on their own premises, managed by their IT personnel. We offer flexible service agreements including 24 hours, seven days a week hotline support, maintenance visits and periodic software upgrades to the My ACP firmware on the customer’s server.
Our End-to-End (“e2e”) Suite EasyStart entry level ACP system offers smaller venues and operators access to our CMS using manual data entry, while removing the cost of the communications hardware.
ACP Slots Management System Add-ons.
Our ACP platform also offers optional add-on features that enhance the functionality of the ACP system and includes:
| · | Cashless. Cashless operations allow players to use a pre-paid single magnetic stripe, “Smart” or RFID card that enables players to play games to accumulate bonus points and gain automatic entry into a bonus jackpot draw. Operators are able to track player preferences and tailor services to meet customer needs. Additionally, the cashless operations reduce the operational manpower required by eliminating the need to empty machines, count cash, and reconcile balances. |
| · | Player Tracking and Bonus Club. Fully integrated player tracking captures player activity for our loyalty system. Our loyalty system automatically enters players into sweepstakes such as jackpots and prize drawings or allows players to exchange accumulated points for cash or prizes, which we believe encourages players to return to our customers’ locations. |
| · | Business Intelligence. A data mining tool, which transforms transaction data into reports that provide operators with information on player behavior, player patterns, tables and slots actual and theoretical wins and jackpot drops, in order to assist with targeted marketing campaigns. |
We also offer customers the option of accessing their management data through authorized terminals or using stringent ID and password security from any web location.
Additional Systems
Octavian has a memorandum of understanding to license, integrate into Octavian’s proprietary systems and brand as an Octavian product the following two products.
| 1. | Octavian GateManager Casino Reception System |
GateManager’s main function is to support all activities related to guest services in a typical casino. The system controls customer registration and photo and blacklist checks at casino reception, which is a mandatory regulatory requirement in some jurisdictions. By linking to CashManager, and optionally to a slots management system, GateManager also provides full-function player tracking and comprehensive bonusing, marketing, and promotional capabilities, including tight control of non-cash gifts given to players to encourage their participation, known in the gaming industry as “complimentaries” or “comps.” Complimentaries take the form of free drinks, meals, transportation and accommodation. We believe that control of complimentaries is critical to enhancing the profitability of a gaming operator’s enterprise.
| 2. | Octavian CashManager Casino Cash Desk System |
CashManager’s main function is to manage and monitor all transactions taking place within the casino gaming area. The system interfaces with a casino reception system (such as GateManager) and a slots management system (such as Octavian ACP) to achieve overall monitoring of the transactions taking place within the casino gaming area. The system is extremely flexible and can be customized to meet specific casino needs.
OctaSystems generated 16 percent of our consolidated revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. As part of our business strategy, it is our goal to grow our OctaSystems business so that it comprises a greater percentage of our revenues going forward.
OCTAGAMES
We have a portfolio of over 80 games sold globally. We believe our OctaGames business has developed a reputation for developing games that are especially popular in emerging markets and known for their advanced graphics and attractive user interfaces. We support a wide variety of games which are tailored for EGMs and AWPs. EGMs are commonly known as slot machines and are casino gambling machines with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed, while AWPs, which are popular in Europe, incorporate more limited payouts than slot machines with features that allow players to exercise some form of skill and strategy, such as video poker. EGMs are most commonly found in casinos while AWPs are more typically found in arcades, bars and restaurants.
Unlike slot machine manufacturers, we offer games separately from the hardware to allow a manufacturer to run the games software on their machines. Alternatively, we supply the hardware with our gaming software as a complete product. We often translate our games into local languages.
Octavian has created its own EGM, the Maverick. The Maverick has been developed to incorporate the very latest game machine technology and peripherals providing advanced graphics quality and speed. The Maverick incorporates an innovative design that takes up less space on a gaming floor than a typical EGM, allowing operators to maximize their use of floor space. The modular design of the Maverick allows operators to increase the product lifespan, by replacing only components, thereby increasing their return on investment. This machine can also be packaged and delivered in a “flat-pack” form to gaming machine manufacturers, distributors and operators, which reduces import tariffs and shipping costs. As customers switch to the Maverick, Octavian expects to also gain business by refurbishing and reselling the used machines that the Maverick has replaced to operators in less developed markets. We believe that the Maverick will allow us to leverage our technology and games, which we expect to generate higher margins and profitability compared to third party sales, as well as provide recurring revenue through participation and licensing fees.
OctaGames generated two percent of our consolidated revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. As part of our business strategy, it is our intention to grow our OctaGames business so that it comprises a greater percentage of our revenues going forward.
OCTALOTTO
Our OctaLotto business line has developed the SymphonyTM platform which provides lottery systems and solutions for state and local lotteries, especially in emerging markets. We develop systems and game content and provide complete end-to-end lottery solutions, from consulting and set-up, to systems implementation and supplier management, as well as marketing, training and ongoing support. We are currently focused on rolling out this platform to multiple African countries that have entered into agreements with us, and we anticipate installations to occur over the next several years. The SymphonyTM platform has been developed specifically for lottery, VLT and downloadable games operations. Key benefits include:
| · | A one-stop turnkey solution for existing and prospective lottery operators; |
| · | Innovative systems solutions to enable traditional lottery operators to sell tickets via networked gaming machines/VLTs; |
| · | Related lottery products, such as traditional online games, mobile gaming, VLT machines and scratch cards; |
| · | The ability to provide wireless, mobile and Internet gaming products; and |
| · | Discrete services such as business and technology advice, training and mentoring, supplier management and ongoing lottery business development |
We added the OctaLotto business sector to our core business in 2008, and we have yet to recognize revenues from this business line. As part of our business strategy, it is our intention to grow our OctaLotto business so that it comprises a meaningful percentage of our revenues going forward.
OCTASUPPLIES
Our OctaSupplies business is a casino and amusement equipment supplier for game equipment and content as well as related services. We offer a full range of products from third-party manufacturers, including gaming machines and other innovative attractions and peripherals. The purchase of new devices in certain international markets is often costly, and where appropriate, we have started to recondition used devices for resale, which we sell on an “as is” basis.
We offer products from the following third party suppliers:
Austrian Gaming Industries (a/k/a Novomatic)
We have had a reseller relationship with Novomatic since 2001 to distribute its products such as Gaminator®, Multi-Gaminator® and Super-V+ Gaminator® (each of which is a multi-game solution that provides a choice of video games to the player) to selected markets, including the CIS and substantially all countries in Latin America, other than Chile, Peru and Uruguay.
In addition, through collaborative developments, we offer products such as a version of the Maverick called the ‘Powered by Novomatic’ Maverick Novo Platinum EGM and games kit, which allows us provide Novomatic’s Gameplay and Multi-game technology to emerging markets.
International Game Technology (IGT)
We have had a working relationship with IGT since 2005 that includes various agreements for the supply of IGT gaming machines (including slot machines and other video gaming terminals) in Russia and IGT EZ Pay® to selected markets across Europe, North Africa and the CIS. Our agreement with regard to IGT EZ Pay® is non-exclusive and covers Europe, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan through October 2010. The agreement provides for us to purchase the software, components and parts at a fixed discount and to offer maintenance agreements at a fixed discount.
TableMAX
Under an agreement with TableMAX Holdings, LLC entered into in 2007, we distribute, install and support TableMAX Electronic Table Games (“ETG”) systems (which are tables with multiple player stations, such as a virtual poker table) globally, with the exclusion of NAFTA member countries. Our agreement with TableMAX is non-exclusive and covers all countries, except the United States, through July 2009 and contemplates entering into a distribution of longer duration during that time. The agreement provides for Octavian to receive a fixed percentage either of the winnings before expenses, the fixed lease revenues, or the net revenues.
OctaSupplies generated 82 percent of our consolidated revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. In the event that our business strategy to grow our OctaSystems, OctaGames, and OctaLotto businesses succeeds, our OctaSupplies business will comprise a significantly lower percentage of our revenues going forward.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Our current focus is to grow our proprietary systems and games business and reduce our reliance on offering third party products. Octavian has made significant investments over the past few years to develop our own innovative gaming products as well as systems infrastructure to provide hosted solutions. We intend to leverage these investments to produce a sustainable recurring revenue model with increased profitability.
We are currently executing the following initiatives to drive further expansion and profitability:
| · | Increase our Recurring Revenues. Our long-term growth strategy is to derive a lower percentage of our revenues from Russia and from our OctaSupplies business. To date, we have been largely dependent on revenues generated from our operations in Russia, but we are working to expand our operations in other markets. We plan to develop a more geographically diverse business in order to minimize our exposure to volatility in any one market. |
| · | Increase Proportion of Recurring Revenues and Long-Term Contracts. We have repositioned our business to increase our recurring revenue from our OctaSystems, OctaGames and OctaLotto business lines. We plan to increase sales of our OctaSystems, OctaGames and OctaLotto products and services, as we believe that these will provide us a stronger base of recurring revenues, because of the higher margins that we recognize on these products and services. We expect this will provide a more predictable revenue stream with higher margins, improving financial viability. |
| · | Increase Focus on CMS. Currently we connect over 27,000 machines worldwide and we believe that, based on internal market research, there is an estimated global market opportunity of at least two million machines that are still not linked to a CMS that could benefit from our systems. Regulators in our target markets have recently signaled greater interest in instituting legislation that would require gaming machines to be electronically connected with a CMS in order to ensure that all transactions and income are monitored, primarily for tax purposes. Because of our ability to connect other manufacturers’ products to our systems, our goal is to capture a greater market share of the gaming machines that are still offline. Our systems allow casino operators to link machines from multiple manufacturers, which we believe differentiates our service from others in the gaming industry. In addition, we believe that we are well equipped to provide gaming infrastructure for both large and small gaming customers. |
| · | Continue to Establish Long-Term Relationships with Casino and AWP Operators. Our aim is to continue to establish long-term, consulting relationships with customers by becoming an integral part of their operations. By consulting and providing the technological infrastructure for their operations, we seek to leverage our relationships to generate cross-selling opportunities. |
| · | Expand Portfolio of Service Offerings. Our R&D staff is focused on using innovative technology to deliver new products to our customers. Over the past three years, Octavian has invested a significant amount in R&D for systems, games and the Maverick. Our management is dedicated to continue its strong focus on R&D, which we expect will contribute to developing additional services and future growth. |
| · | Expand Product Reach. We plan to enter rapidly growing, emerging markets in Asia and expand in the more regulated areas of Latin America and Europe. Previously, the Company has focused on less regulated, emerging markets, where regulatory approval was not required. We are moving into other markets that may have other regulations. As part of that move, to the extent that these markets have more stringent regulatory requirements, we may obtain approvals and certifications to facilitate compliance with these regulations, such as GLI. For more description of GLI certification, please see the section entitled “Business – Regulation,” beginning on page 58. |
| · | Continue Focus on Emerging Market Opportunities. We have been an early mover in nascent gaming markets. We have invested significant time over the last three years establishing relationships with customers and partners in Asia and other emerging markets. We believe that these relationships will assist us in being a first mover in these markets. |
| · | Establish Long-Term Partnerships with Hardware Manufacturers, Games Development Companies and Other Suppliers of Gaming Services. We plan to continue developing partnerships with companies more familiar with local regulation, culture and methods to expedite entry into countries that currently allow gaming and those that may permit gaming in the future. An advantage of our open source technology and flexible operations is that it allows us to work with multiple technology partners and hardware suppliers. We believe that maintaining successful working relationships with these suppliers will allow us to customize products when customers demand particular third party hardware and will lead to additional future opportunities. |
| · | Consolidate the Brand. We believe that the Octavian brand is well recognized in Latin America, the CIS and Europe. As we expand into other markets such as Asia and Africa, we intend to increase our marketing activities, in order to promote the brand both at the local and global levels. With increased exposure at industry events and within trade publications, our goal is for our brand to be recognized as one that provides a full suite of leading systems infrastructure, games and supplies. |
| · | Expand through Strategic Acquisitions. Historically, we have grown both organically and through acquisitions. Material acquisitions that we have made in the past include our purchase of 50 percent of the shares of Win System International Holdings, Inc. (“WSI”) in 2006. WSI subsequently was dissolved, but we retained the rights to SymphonyTM. We also purchased the assets of Gaming Solutions International (“GSI”) in July 2008, which has enabled us to enter the lottery market. We believe there exist numerous opportunities to acquire companies with valuable technology and relationships. With further strategic acquisitions, we will be able to expedite entry into new geographic territories and strengthen our product offering in emerging market sectors that we believe are fast growing. |
MARKET REGIONS
We market our products and services in legalized gaming jurisdictions located in several regions throughout the world. While our most significant market currently is Russia, we continue to pursue expanding international markets, particularly in light of the fact that changing regulations have made it difficult to do business in Russia. Our opportunities, challenges, and successes vary across these jurisdictions.
Russia and the CIS Countries
We commenced our operations in Russia in 2001. We provided the ACP system and all technical support to one of the first major gaming operators in Russia. We expanded our presence in the market by providing services to other gaming operators. We also expanded our product and service offerings to include the distribution of third-party products and our proprietary games. We currently have two offices in Russia: our Moscow office focuses on our OctaSupplies business line, while our St. Petersburg office focuses on our OctaSystems, OctaGames, and OctaLotto business lines, research and development, and the operation of one of our global data centers.
Historically, Russia has been our most significant market, representing 73.1 percent of our revenues in 2007 and 80.3 percent of our revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. On December 29, 2006, the Russian government enacted legislation (No. 244FZ) that immediately restricted the number and the size of sites that can offer slot-machine operations. In addition, casinos will be limited to four geographic zones after July 1, 2009, and only gaming operators meeting certain specified revenue and assets thresholds would be permitted to operate casinos in these regions. This legislation effectively capped the market and caused a number of gaming suppliers to exit the marketplace. The legislation resulted in a reduction in our revenues from business in Russia of approximately US$37.0 million (or 68 percent), from US$54.4 million in 2006 to US$17.2 million in 2007. However, we believe that our well-established relationships with operators in Russia and the reduction of the number of competitors in Russia places us in a favorable position to serve the remaining Russian gaming industry in the event the Russian legislature passes legislation that permits country-wide gaming to continue. Such an extension would require operators to re-invest in new equipment, providing an opportunity for future growth.
The 2007 legislation did not restrict lottery operations, resulting in the decision of certain slot-machine operators to transfer some of their operations from slot machines to lottery machines. Octavian has been able to capitalize on this new market through our OctaLotto business line. We currently supply VLT terminals and lottery systems to several markets in Russia and anticipate continued growth in this area.
Our offices in Russia also serve as our base of operations for our activities in other CIS countries. Our long-term strategy is to diversify our business by increasing the amount of business we do in the CIS countries and reducing our business in Russia. From our Moscow office, we sell third-party machines and gaming supplies to gaming operators in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova.
In addition, we also maintain an office in Kiev, Ukraine to service our expanding presence in Ukraine. Our operations in Ukraine currently include our OctaSystems, OctaGames and OctaSupplies business lines.
Operations in Russia and the CIS countries contributed 73.1 percent of our revenues in 2007 and 88.1 percent in 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we derived $28.1 million or 80.3 percent of our revenues from Russia and the CIS countries.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Legalized gaming is established in approximately 45 territories in this region, which we define as the Caribbean island nations, Mexico, Central America, and South America, with a market for machines in the following categories:
| · | Bingo operations and arcades. |
We believe that Colombia is the largest market in terms of machines, with approximately 39,000 machines in 2007. We expect legislation to be passed in 2009 that will require gaming operators to link their machines to a centralized system. This legislation currently is in draft stage, but we expect it to become effective during the first quarter of 2009. Historically, lottery games have received greater acceptance than slot machines and other casino-related gaming machines, but we believe that support for casinos recently has grown, based on the number of well-known operators that have entered the market. Although the size and timing of market growth remain uncertain, we anticipate that opportunities will develop over the course of the next few years.
We believe that the second largest market in this region is Peru, representing approximately 17,000 machines in 2007, with the largest cities having the highest concentration and continuing to grow. Legislation is pending that will require the Ministry of Tourism to certify gaming operators. If it passes, this legislation could increase our opportunities for growth in Peru over the next several years. We believe that certification by the Ministry of Tourism will increase the confidence of gaming companies and consumers in gaming operations, leading to more investment in gaming operations in Peru. We currently have games and machines undergoing certification in Peru, which has certification rules that are different than those of most other countries and uses its own local laboratory for game testing and certification. We currently have one game certified to Peru standards and expect 3 additional games to be certified in the near future.
Mexico first allowed casinos to begin operations in 2006, and the Mexican gaming industry generated approximately US$2 billion in revenue that year. We believe that Mexico will be the fastest growing territory in Latin America, because new casinos will attract visitors from the United States as well as from Mexico. We recently entered into contracts to deliver bingo games to Mexico, and we expect the installation phase of the first contract to be completed in the near future.
Argentina is a significant market in this region, with more than 130 casinos and a total gaming market of approximately US$205 million in 2007. We have a data center in Argentina, and we also continue to increase our share of machines through competitive pricing and established relationships with gaming operators. We also expect future opportunities in Chile and Ecuador will provide both replacement and expansion growth, although there is no assurance of this or that we will ever enter those markets.
We have a facility in each of Bogotá, Colombia and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each of these locations hosts a global ACP data center, and we also conduct software research and development at our Buenos Aires location. We expect to open an additional data center at a location in the Caribbean in the near future. Our Latin America and Caribbean operations encompass Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Trinidad, Tobago, Uruguay, El Salvador, Panama, Bolivia, Jamaica, Honduras, Paraguay, the Bahamas, Nicaragua, Haiti, Barbados, Suriname, Belize, Antigua, Barbuda and Saint Lucia. These operations contributed 7.2 percent of our revenues in 2006 and 24.2 percent of our revenues in 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we derived $5.7 million or 16.2 percent of our revenues from Latin America and the Caribbean. We currently operate our Caribbean operations out of our office in Bogotá, Colombia. We derive our revenue in this region from our OctaSystems, OctaGames, and OctaSupplies business groups and also expect to deliver our OctaLotto services in this region in the near future.
Europe
This region includes 21 countries, with an estimated total gaming market of US$23.8 billion including approximately two million gaming machines. It encompasses:
| · | Slot halls and arcades; and |
| · | Non-casino environments such as restaurants and pubs. |
We believe that the largest market in this region is the United Kingdom, with approximately 217,000 machines and US$5.3 billion in revenue in 2007. Additional casinos are expected to open in this region during 2008, creating opportunities to sell both new products and product replacements.
Germany had a gaming market of approximately US$4.4 billion and approximately 200,000 gaming machines in 2007. In 2006, Germany began allowing AWP machines on the street market (gaming machines located on the street as opposed to in an enclosed facility.
France’s total gaming market includes approximately 190 casinos and US$3.7 billion in revenues, but French legislation makes it extremely difficult to obtain gaming distribution licenses. Because of the stringent regulatory requirements, we do not currently pursue gaming opportunities in France.
Italy’s market includes approximately 200,000 machines and revenue of approximately $1.5 billion in 2007. Recent regulatory changes have mandated that some games currently in use be replaced with new games with different rules and payout structures.
As of 2007, Romania had a market of approximately 31,000 machines and is growing very quickly. There are approximately 8,000 slot arcades (casinos that only have slot machines) and approximately 21 full-service casinos.
We have a joint venture in Italy with Euro Gruppo Giochi S.r.l. (“EGG”), which is a gaming machine manufacturer with a significant presence in Italy. EGG operates more than 3,000 gaming venues. We are developing games for EGG to use in those venues that are compliant with the new “Comma 6” and “Comma 6A” Italian legislation. We also are in the process of opening a joint venture in Germany with an established distributor in that market. We have developed games for this distributor to sell into the German market. These games currently are undergoing testing and we expect them to be released to the German market in 2009.
Octavian currently does most of its business in Europe in Romania, Italy and Germany. Our European operations represented approximately 2.7 percent of our revenues in 2007, compared to 4.7 percent in 2006. European operations represented approximately US$1.2 million or 3.4 percent of our revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Africa
We believe that the total African market encompasses approximately 29,000 regulated machines. South Africa is the largest market in the region, with approximately US$1.8 billion in annual revenue. It is highly regulated, and we also believe there currently is not an opportunity for any new operators at this time. We believe that the next two largest markets are Morocco (725 machines) and Kenya (720 machines), both of which are small but growing gaming machine markets.
Octavian has an agreement with a distributor located in the Republic of Seychelles to provide slot and similar machines in six African countries on a participation basis. According to the agreement, Octavian has a purchase order, pursuant to which we will provide up to 566 machines by mid-2010. As payment, we will receive 45 percent of each machine’s sales until the end of 2013. We already have shipped the first 104 machines under the contract.
We also have an agreement with a lottery operator in Rwanda regarding the supply of OctaLotto systems, lottery consulting services and marketing programs. In addition, we have an agreement to supply our OctaLotto systems to an operator who has a license to run the lotteries of six African countries. This agreement is for a duration of 10 years, during which time we will be paid a certain percentage of the gross revenue generated by lottery ticket sales.
Asia Pacific
Most Asian countries have some form of gaming, including casinos, lotteries, and hotel and club gaming. We estimate the total market was US$18 billion in revenue in 2007, with the largest markets being Macau (part of the People’s Republic of China), Australia, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. We currently have no operations in Asia, other than one Octavian GateManager and one CashManager installed in Sri Lanka. However, we anticipate growing demand in this region, both new and replacement, for machines, parts, games and systems.
MARKETING AND SALES
Octavian primarily markets and sells its products and services through its direct and indirect sales staff (direct sales staff sell to end users, while indirect sales staff is comprised of sales managers who occasionally become involved in direct sales) and senior management, who are located in each of our global locations. As of January 9, 2009, we employ 20 direct and indirect sales representatives. The sales and marketing group is supported by a technical and project management team throughout the sales process. The sales managers work with the technical team to:
| · | Define customer requirements, deliverables and assumptions; |
| · | Obtain necessary internal commitments and permissions; |
| · | Develop detailed project estimates; |
| · | Prepare pricing and margin analyses; and |
| · | Finalize sales proposals. |
Before a proposal is submitted to a customer, it is reviewed and approved by senior management to ensure that the correct resources are available to meet the proposed timeline and budget. Our sales personnel also remain actively involved in each project throughout the execution as a part of our relationship management.
We maintain a sales database that is continuously updated through prospecting efforts, conducted primarily at trade shows, and is utilized throughout the sales cycle from prospect qualification to close. As a result of this marketing system, we pre-qualify sales opportunities, and direct sales representatives are able to minimize the time spent on prospect qualification. In addition, substantial emphasis is placed on the post-sales effort to ensure customer retention, as well as expansion of services and products made available to existing customers. In this regard, our account managers play an important role in the marketing of our products and services by leveraging their ongoing relationships with customers to identify opportunities to expand and diversify the type of services and products provided to each customer.
Our sales process takes place throughout our year and can range from proposals for a small quantity of units to several hundred units. The duration of the sales process varies depending on the type and scale of products and services required, ranging from days for most games and machines, to as long as a year for a highly customized ACP system. Typically, a potential systems customer will participate in a formal evaluation and selection of a system vendor.
The level of sales available to us at any point in time can vary materially due to a number of factors, including the capital budgets of our customers, the availability of new products and services, the timing associated with any required regulatory approvals, and the success and features contained in the products and services sold by our competitors. The price paid for a full system can vary materially from customer to customer, depending on a number of factors, including the size of the gaming operation, the number of functions contained in the system specified and the level of post-sale support provided.
We generally complete our sales on a cash basis, but we also sell systems, games, and machines through normal credit terms of several months or less. We review our accounts payable monthly and book allowances for bad debt as needed.
We conduct one-on-one meetings with our customers to demonstrate our products at their locations, or we host customers to private demonstrations in our offices or at off-site venues. In certain cases, we participate in responding to competitive requests for proposals from private and public entities seeking to purchase gaming equipment and services. Our direct sales force historically has generated most of our sales. We conduct a number of marketing activities including exhibiting at international and regional tradeshows, sponsorship of industry trade publications, and targeted email marketing.
We normally exhibit our products and services at the following annual tradeshows:
Tradeshow | | Location | | Month |
| | | | |
ICE | | London, United Kingdom | | January |
ENADA Primavera | | Rimini, Italy | | March |
FADJA | | Bogotá, Colombia | | April |
ELA | | Monterey, Mexico | | May |
G2E Asia | | Macau, China | | June |
Entertainment Industry | | Kiev, Ukraine | | September |
ENADA | | Rome, Italy | | October |
SAGSE | | Buenos Aires, Argentina | | October |
G2E | | Las Vegas, United States | | November |
In addition to attending industry tradeshows, we look for sponsorship opportunities, such as providing official tradeshow lanyards that include our brand name and logo. In addition, our Chief Executive Officer, Harmen Brenninkmeijer, is a regular speaker and moderator at tradeshow symposia and is on the advisory panel for the G2E tradeshows.
To maximize our brand exposure internationally, we have secured exclusive agreements with publications including:
| 1. | We are the official sponsor of G3 magazine’s semi-annual market reviews. G3 is a major industry publication published monthly by HP Publishing Limited and also distributed at major tradeshows. Because of Octavian’s sponsorship of the market reviews, our brand name and logo appear on every page of the issue devoted to the market report; the entire inside cover page is devoted to Octavian advertising and two additional advertisements for Octavian products and services appear in the front part of the issue. |
| 2. | We have sponsored the Casino International wall calendar for calendar years 2007/2008, and we have agreed to do so again for 2008/2009. The printed calendar is mailed to almost 5,000 subscribers worldwide and emailed in digital format to another 3,000 online subscribers. |
| 3. | We have a contract with Casino Review magazine for an Octavian advertisement to appear on the outside back cover of every issue. We have agreed to be the official sponsor of the magazine’s “Supplier News” section that appears in each issue. Casino Review is a monthly publication that is distributed both in print and digital format. It is published by Clarion Gaming, the organizers of the ICE tradeshow, and distributed to each year’s International Casino Exhibition (“ICE”) exhibitors. |
| 4. | We have a long-standing relationship with Yogonet.com, publishers of a daily gaming industry newsletter, distributed by email. Our relationship dates back to the newsletter’s founding in 2003, when it was focused on the Latin American market, in which we have had a well-established presence for several years. Over the past year, it has become one of the industry’s most subscribed global newsletters. Octavian’s contract provides that each issue of the newsletter and the website contain Octavian banner advertisements and our relationship ensures that any story about Octavian is featured among the top five stories for that day. |
We also utilize subscriber based HTML email marketing as a cost-effective, targeted method of publicizing our latest product developments. These emails are distributed to prospects in our sales database. We currently have more than 3,500 names on our subscription list.
Sales Structures
OctaSystems sales generally are structured in three ways. The percentage of sales under each structure varies from month to month. The first structure involves the customer purchasing the hardware and then paying a monthly fee per machine for access to the data center. These contracts are generally three years or longer in length, with varying fee structures, typically between US$10 and US$20 per machine per month. The timing of when the purchase price is payable under this structure varies for each order and also depends on the country in which the purchaser is located, with standardization especially difficult in emerging markets. The second structure involves the customer purchasing the hardware (Octavian’s “My ACP”) and system (license to operate Octavian’s “My ACP”) outright for a one-time fee. Under this structure, the customer has the option of purchasing an ongoing service package from Octavian for support and software updates. Under this structure, the software remains the property of Octavian, and the customer uses components of the hardware to interface his machines to the “My ACP” system. While it is possible for a customer to purchase a system from us without ongoing support, it is extremely rare and we do not recommend it. The third structure involves the customer purchasing the hardware at a small margin (“cost-plus”) and then paying Octavian a fixed percentage of the customer’s revenues over the life of the system. Under this structure, contracts sometimes provide that the charge for the system is included in the price of the hardware, in which case we charge a higher percentage of revenues over the life of the system. Our goal under this structure is to have the hardware paid for outright by the customer and for our costs in licensing the software to them to be paid for by sharing in the revenues the machines produce. In each case when there is an ongoing service contract, the customer is invoiced monthly for the appropriate fees.
The demand for CMS is driven by regulatory requirements in each applicable jurisdiction by casino operators’ competitive need to track device and player activity, and to establish and compile individual device and player profitability and other demographic information. These features also enable casinos to develop or enhance marketing strategies. Our revenues from our CMS systems are derived from selling our products and services to both new and existing customers.
OctaGames sales generally are structured in two ways. The first structure involves the customer purchasing a security-protected license for one or more of our games. The second structure involves third-party manufacturers outsourcing to us the development of one or more specific games, the terms of which separately are negotiated in each individual contract. In each case, the payment terms depend on the country in which the customer is located, but generally we require that license fees be paid within 30 days. When we develop a requested game specifically for a customer, we generally require that 50 percent of the contract cost be paid upfront and the balance within 30 days of acceptance by the customer of the delivered product.
OctaLotto sales typically involve the customer purchasing the hardware at a small margin and then paying Octavian a fixed percentage of the customer’s revenues (ticket sales) over the life of the system. The percentage that Octavian receives varies per country.
OctaSupplies sales generally are structured in two ways. The first involves outright sales of third-party machines where the customer makes an initial payment, and we extend credit for the remainder. The second involves the customer paying Octavian a fixed percentage of the machine’s sales over a period of years. In certain cases, the original manufacturers of these products may be competing with us in markets where we also sell their products. Payment terms vary from country to country, but generally are as follows:
| | On Order | | | Before Shipment | | | 30 Days After Shipment | | | 60 Days After Shipment | | | 90 Days After Shipment | |
Russia and CIS | | | 10 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % |
Latin America and Caribbean* | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % |
Europe | | | 10 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % |
* Note that in Latin America and the Caribbean, we generally require payment of 10 percent of the balance due every 30 days after shipment until the balance is paid in full.
Depending on the customer, we make exceptions to the above-quoted payment structure, but we try to avoid these exceptions in order to minimize the effect on our cash flows.
CUSTOMERS
Our customers fall into four broad categories: (1) major casino operators who purchase OctaSupplies products, CMS systems (including My ACP), other machines, and games; (2) slot halls and other operations who purchase OctaSupplies products, CMS (including My ACP), other machines, and games; (3) regulatory authorities who purchase and/or accredit CMS systems (including ACP); and (4) lottery operations who purchase OctaLotto services (including SymphonyTM and VLT games).
The demand for gaming devices and systems varies depending on the level of new construction and renovation of casinos and other gaming sites, as well as market conditions that might generate the need for new and replacement equipment and product and service innovation. Gaming devices generally have an average replacement cycle of three to seven years.
Octavian provides products and services on both an ongoing and a one-time basis. The volume of products for specific customers varies from year to year, and a significant customer in one year may not buy our products in a subsequent year.
Future sales of our products and services will be based on, among other elements, continued expansion of our product and service line, the success of our game content, the acceptance of our systems, our customer service levels, expansion into additional markets and our ability to maintain a competitive position against other providers who are producing similar products and services.
COMPETITION
The market for gaming systems, games, lottery systems, and gaming machines is highly competitive, constantly evolving, and subject to technological change. Competition is a significant driver of new product and service development. We believe that principal competitive factors include:
| · | Product functionality and features; |
| · | Product and service pricing; |
| · | Availability and quality of support; |
| · | Customer acceptance and player preference; |
| · | Ease and speed of product implementation; |
| · | Vendor and product reputation; |
| · | Product architecture and technological innovations; |
| · | Knowledge of gaming industry practices; |
| · | Product accuracy and reliability; and |
| · | Regulatory compliance and GLI certification. |
We believe we have a global competitive advantage as a result of our:
| · | Ability to customize products and services; |
| · | Breadth of product and service offerings; |
| · | High levels of customer service and support; |
| · | Long history with customers; |
| · | Geographic diversification of operations; |
| · | Seasoned, experienced development staff; |
| · | Worldwide brand recognition; |
| · | Diverse library of innovative games; |
| · | Investment in R&D; and |
| · | The combined effect of our systems working together being greater than the sum of their parts. |
Our competitors vary in size from small companies with limited resources to several large multi-national corporations with substantially greater financial, marketing and product development resources than ours. Our larger competitors have an advantage in being able to devote more resources to develop new technologies that are attractive to players and customers. Our competitors include, but are not limited to, the following manufacturers, service providers and distributors that have gaming products and services and are either authorized to sell or are in the licensing process in many foreign gaming jurisdictions:
OctaSystems global competitors include: Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Lottomatica S.p.A. (acquired Atronic in 2008), Bally Technologies, Inc., International Game Technology, Progressive Gaming International (formerly Mikohn Gaming Corporation) and Systems in Progress GmbH (owned by WMS Industries, Inc.). Competition is particularly strong in this market because of the number of providers and the limited number of casinos and jurisdictions in which they operate.
OctaGames global competitors include: Ainsworth Gaming Technology, Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Aruze Corp. (formerly known as Universal Distributing of Nevada), Bally Technologies, Inc., Unidesa Gaming & Systems (part of the Cirsa Group), Franco Gaming, Ltd. (a division of Recreativos Franco), Gauselmann Group, Lottomatica S.p.A. (acquired GTech Corporation in 2006 and Atronic in 2008), International Game Technology, Konami Co. Ltd., Novomatic Industries, Scientific Games Corporation and WMS Industries, Inc.
OctaLotto global competitors include: Lottomatica S.p.A. (acquired GTech Corporation in 2006), International Lottery & Totalizator Systems, Inc., IntraLot S.A., Scientific Games Corporation and Win Systems International Holdings, Inc.
OctaSupplies global competitors include: Ainsworth Gaming Technology, Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Lottomatica S.p.A. (acquired Atronic in 2008), Bally Technologies. Inc., Belatra Co., Ltd., Fortuna Gaming Corp., Franco Gaming, Ltd. (a division of Recreativos Franco), Gauselmann Group, , International Game Technology, KARE Technology Company, Konami Co. Ltd., Novomatic Industries and Unicum Gaming (“SmartGames”).
MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
We manufacture our hardware products through third-party manufacturers in Australia, Russia and Argentina. In Russia, we have outsourced the manufacturing of ACP components to an aerospace company based in Moscow under a long-term contract that provides for minimum-order quantities, lead times and a maximum manufacture rate that is eligible for increase at our request. We have outsourced the manufacturing of the component parts of the Maverick to manufacturers in Taiwan, China and Australia. We have outsourced the ultimate assembly of the Maverick to a games machine manufacturer in Melbourne, Australia. We also purchase certain component parts from third-party manufacturers, such as AGI and FutureLogic, Inc. In Argentina, we have outsourced the manufacturing of ACP components to a local manufacturer. We manufacture these components in Argentina for distribution in Argentina only, for tax and trade law reasons.
In general, we hold some spare parts for the items we manufacture, but we do not hold a material amount of final product. We generally order final product only after we have received a non-refundable down payment from the customer equal to approximately 10 percent of the contract value. If the customer subsequently cancels the order, we retain the down payment and generally are able to transfer the product to another pending customer product. We do not order final product other than in response to specific customer orders.
We believe that our sources of supply are generally adequate, and with multiple sources for the same component parts. We have a degree of duplication of the critical components of the system, with the intention of increasing reliability of the system in the event that any of our primary systems fail.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
We consider customer service an important aspect of our overall marketing strategy. We provide product delivery, installation, new product training, warranty, after-market technical support, supplemental equipment and spare parts, product retrofitting, game conversions, network systems, downloadable game and system upgrades, and casino operations consulting services. We employ trained customer service personnel in our data center locations, co-located with our R&D personnel, to whom our customer service staff have immediate access.
In addition, we generally offer a 90-day parts and labor warranty for games and machines. We record warranty expenses for our OctaSupplies sales only. To date, we have not recorded any warranty claims, as they have been immaterial, with a negligible effect on EBITDA.
Octavian provides access to customer support service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This support is live (24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year telephone support) for each of our products. In addition to the immediate technical support available via these hotlines, we also offer emergency site visits as needed. Our call centers work closely with our R&D teams to ensure that issues are given the appropriate level of attention and resolved as expeditiously as possible. For hardware products, we also provide both product support and return service. Each contract we enter into includes a Service Level Agreement (“SLA”) that specifies the level of service that will be available to the customer. The SLA is paid for either as part of the contract or through a separate fee arrangement. We also offer field service support programs, spare parts programs and operational consulting to improve performance.
Product information is available through a restricted, user-identification and password-protected area of our website.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Octavian has made significant investments in R&D, developing advanced technical systems that are required to run and develop global gaming businesses. We employ over 70 employees worldwide in product development in dedicated groups including: specification, design, creation and production of machines, hardware, communications, facilities, firmware, software, games design, graphics design, sound and video development, operations, installation and support. We believe that our presence in numerous overseas markets exposes us to local industry knowledge that contributes to our ability to innovate. We believe that one of our competitive advantages is our commitment to constant technological innovation, and we plan to develop new products through a combination of licensing, acquisitions and research activities.
Our primary development and support facility is located in St. Petersburg, Russia, with a secondary facility located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In addition, we conduct some of our product development through outsourcing arrangements with unaffiliated third parties, including consultants in Australia, India and the United Kingdom.
Our R&D team in St. Petersburg has been instrumental in the continual development of our ACP slots management system, evolving the product to allow Cashless, Player Tracking and Bonus Club features. The St. Petersburg games department has delivered a portfolio of over 80 titles comprising slot games, bingo, Keno, AWP and downloadable games with varied multi-line options for multiple languages, denominations, countries and jurisdictions.
Our R&D employees in Argentina are dedicated to customization of the ACP systems for the Latin American market. This team works closely with our St. Petersburg staff on ACP product development.
Our Australia R&D team focuses on two product development initiatives: the development of the Maverick and our Advance Gaming Engine (“AGE”). The AGE is an internal technology that allows Octavian to more efficiently develop games by re-using graphics and animation files and eliminating certain programming steps from games development. Our on-site employees oversee consultants in Australia to whom we have outsourced these R&D functions. These contracts are short-term, month-to-month arrangements.
We have outsourced the responsibility for the ongoing development of our SymphonyTM platform for downloadable games and lottery operations to a team in India. The development team is managed and directed by Octavian personnel.
Octavian’s R&D efforts in the United Kingdom primarily involve the development of VLT games by a third party, to which we provide our IP information for production purposes.
TECHNOLOGY
We have developed several technologies which serve as the foundation of our systems platform. We also employ technologies and security policies designed to ensure that our operations and customer information are protected and secure. We believe that our technology infrastructure provides a flexible, scalable and reliable platform for the development and deployment of new services and solutions at a low cost. When we commence development of a new game, we use the latest technological architecture available and select long-life components with a goal of ensuring that the game or system remains viable for at least three to five years.
The systems supporting our operations are hosted at three facilities: St. Petersburg, Russia; Bogotá, Colombia; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The facilities are highly secure environments, with standby systems that provide redundancy. The facilities are continuously staffed by trained personnel and have customer telephone support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with two back-up development teams on call. System capacity was built to support major expansion above existing levels and current utilization rarely rises above ten percent. We believe that our systems currently in place have ample power, redundancy, fire suppression capabilities, data transmission capability, and back-up provider arrangements to support current and anticipated near-term growth of the business. In addition, our systems are highly modular and easily can be expanded to handle substantial growth.
We implement security at multiple levels in our hardware and software platform and comply with various local gaming industry standards that are often rigorous and are designed to protect internal operations and customer data. We utilize multilevel enterprise firewalls and monitoring systems for intrusion detection and to filter all incoming network traffic. All systems communications are encrypted and critical financial transactions are double encrypted, using standard commercial algorithms and higher security algorithms. We operate and maintain the systems that support the web-based ACP access functions completely separately from our main database as an added layer of security.
Currently, our data center systems can service up to 150,000 transactions per minute, and our database capacity is greater than four terabytes of data. We currently are handling approximately 1,140 transactions per minute or operating at about 1.2 percent of our maximum capacity. Additionally, we have designed our system and database to be easily expandable, as needed, and continuously operational.
All of our international sites are linked by a network allowing for flexible internal communications worldwide. Our communications infrastructure includes satellite links, fiber optics, broadband, wireless technology, fixed telephone lines and dial-up capability. We believe that our communication systems’ safeguards ensure that no data will be lost during power or communications outages.
Intellectual Property
Octavian’s intellectual property is comprised of trade secrets, industry and technical know-how, trademarks, copyrights, and issued and pending patents. Our intellectual property is a significant asset. We rely primarily on Russian intellectual property laws to protect our intellectual property and to a lesser extent on the laws of other jurisdictions in which our intellectual property is used. We also rely on privately negotiated license agreements, third-party non-disclosure and other agreements and other contractual provisions to protect our intellectual property rights. In addition, we use technical measures, such as encryption and other security measures, to protect our intellectual property from theft and piracy.
Our intellectual property includes the concepts, designs, features and manufacturing processes associated with our games, systems and machines. We currently hold more than 30 patents in Russia for various games, systems, systems components and processes. We hold trademarks related to the Maverick in Australia, the European Union and the United States; trademarks related to the SymphonyTM in Australia, the European Union and the United States; trademarks related to Octavian GateManager in Australia and the European Union and trademarks related to Octavian CashManager in Australia and the European Union. In addition, we are in the process of seeking a patent in the United States for the Maverick, even though we do not currently plan to sell the Maverick in the United States, because we believe that the Maverick represents such an innovative product that investment in U.S. patent protection is warranted. We submitted United States Patent Application No. 11/772,442 for the Maverick 1000 during the fourth quarter of 2007, and it still is patent pending. We expect the application will be reviewed during 2009. We also have applied for protection of the trade name “Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.” in several jurisdictions.
We do not seek formal legal protection for all of our intellectual property because we have found the expense unjustified after taking into account the potential benefits to be derived. Our products typically have a lifecycle that is shorter than the length of time required to secure a patent and enforce the patent protection. We believe that our contract and technical security measures sufficiently protect the majority of our intellectual property from theft and piracy.
We hold licenses to use third-party intellectual property for certain components of our ACP system. We also license the design, development, manufacture and distribution of the SymphonyTM product from a third party. We hold licenses to use third-party intellectual property as components of certain of our games systems. In addition, in order to connect our systems to certain machines, the machine manufacturers often grant us a right to use the portion of their IP that is necessary to allow us to do so and vice versa. Moreover, as part of our joint venture agreements, we often enter into mutual intellectual property exchange arrangements. We also subcontract development of certain system and games components to specialized developers and manufacturers and receive contracts to develop products from other companies. In each of these cases, we seek to ensure that our contracts provide for sufficient protection of our IP rights and assignment to us of all IP invented under subcontracting arrangements. In conjunction with our distribution agreements for our OctaSupplies business, we often obtain the right to use the supplier’s IP in order to provide ongoing service and support.
Our intellectual property is critical to our success and ability to compete, and if we fail to protect our intellectual property rights adequately, our competitors might gain access to, or gain the ability to duplicate or capitalize on, our technology. We negotiate beneficial intellectual property ownership provisions in our contracts and also require employees, consultants, advisors and collaborators to enter into confidentiality agreements in order to protect the confidentiality of our proprietary information and the assignment to us of all IP invented by those under contract to us.
Others may infringe upon or develop products in violation of our IP rights, and the issue of patents under pending applications is not a certainty. We are subject to general litigation risk related to our ability to enforce and maintain patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other IP rights. Seeking enforcement of or declaring our IP rights could result in other parties asserting that our rights are invalid, or alleging rights of their own against us. Our management is not aware of any current or threatened litigation involving our IP.
REGULATION
The distribution of gaming equipment, systems and services is subject to regulation by a variety of government agencies worldwide. Regulatory requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and are constantly evolving, but they often include:
| · | Licenses and/or permits; |
| · | Findings of suitability of directors, officers, major shareholders, and other key personnel; |
| · | Technical requirements and approvals for certain equipment; |
| · | Operational requirements, including data security; |
| · | Documentation of financial record-keeping; and |
| · | Responsible gaming compliance. |
In Russia and the Ukraine, there are no gaming-specific regulations directly affecting gaming distributors, but gaming operators are subject to certain regulations, which indirectly affect our ability to sell to them. In addition, Russia requires all manufacturers to meet certain standards established by the International Organization for Standardization (“ISO”) and the Euro-Asian Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (“EASC”). ISO 9000 is a family of standards for quality management systems maintained by ISO and administered by accreditation and certification bodies. GOST refers to a set of technical standards maintained by the EASC.
In Europe, we are subject to directives relating to hazardous substances, electrical equipment, conformity markings, safety standards and electromagnetic compliance. With regard to hazardous substances, we are subject to the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/95/EC, (commonly referred to as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS) which was adopted in 2003 by the European Union and took effect in 2006. It restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment and is required to be enforced and become law in each member state. The RoHS is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of toxic e-waste. We also are required to obtain the Conformite Europeenne marking, which is a mandatory conformity mark on many products placed on the single market in the European Economic Area. With regard to safety standards, we are required to work closely with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which is a company that has developed standards and testing systems to ensure products are safe. UL helps the insurance and re-insurance industry manage product liability risk, especially for fire safety. Finally, we are required to comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (“EMC”) compliance process.
In addition, Germany has unique rules for CMS systems and AWP games. Our CMS products comply with Germany’s requirements, and we are in the process of having our AWP products certified as compliant as well. The United Kingdom also has unique requirements, with which we have complied with as necessary.
Neither Colombia nor Argentina directly regulates the gaming industry, but Argentina has begun the process of requiring GLI certification for gaming equipment.
The nature of the industry and our worldwide operations make compliance with these requirements very time-consuming and require extensive resources. Before we initiate business in a given jurisdiction, we review all applicable policies, laws and regulations in order to ensure our ability to comply. In addition, we maintain a close working relationship with GLI throughout our product development process to ensure that our products meet their standards and those of particular markets. Currently, Octavian’s My ACP system, ExtraCash, and more than 11 games titles meet GLI general global standards. In addition, we believe that approval of the Maverick is likely to be obtained in the near future.
We anticipate that many of our existing games as well as those in development also will receive GLI approval. It is our corporate policy that, starting in 2008, every Octavian game will be submitted for GLI certification as soon as it has finished development and prior to its release. As part of the GLI certification process, we submit all of a game’s design documentation, source code, object code, compilers and compilation instructions, installation process, and hardware, as well as separate certification of the Random Number Generator software and safety certification.
Our compliance efforts are focused not only on gaming jurisdictional requirements but also on other applicable regulations, such as tax, environmental, excise and customs. Although many regulations at each level are similar or overlapping, we must satisfy all conditions, individually, for each jurisdiction. Determination of compliance in each jurisdiction is independently verified and generally does not depend on a determination of compliance in any other jurisdiction. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe.
Laws of the various gaming regulatory authorities are designed to protect the public and ensure that gaming is conducted honestly, competitively, and in a manner free from corruption. Regulatory oversight additionally ensures that the local authorities receive the appropriate amount of gaming tax revenues. Gaming financial reporting and systems therefore must demonstrate high reliability and integrity.
The gaming industry by its very nature is complex and constantly evolving, particularly in jurisdictions that are first beginning to permit gaming. We continue to devote significant resources to ensure regulatory compliance throughout our company. There can be no assurance, however, that any required licenses, approvals, or findings of suitability will be obtained or, if obtained, will not be conditional, suspended, or revoked, or that we will be able to obtain the necessary approvals for any future products as they are developed. If a license, approval or a finding of suitability is required by a regulatory authority, and we fail to obtain the necessary license, approval or finding, we may be prohibited from selling our products or services in that jurisdiction or we may be required to sell our products and services through other licensed entities at a reduced profit.
Octavian’s current strategy is focused on opportunities in emerging markets. We therefore do not conduct business in the United States and have not applied for a gaming license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
EMPLOYEES
As of January 9, 2008, Octavian employed approximately 160 persons. None of our employees are subject to a collective bargaining arrangement, and we consider our relations with employees to be good. Of these employees, 10 are in management, 12 are in sales and marketing, 14 are in technical support, 71 are in research and development, 20 are in finance, 27 are in product support, and 6 have miscellaneous duties.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Agreements with AGI
Octavian is a non-exclusive distributor for AGI in various countries in Latin America, and Octavian’s wholly-owned subsidiary Casino & Amusement Technology Supplies is a non-exclusive AGI distributor in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States member countries. As such, AGI is and has been Octavian’s largest supplier and, prior to the closing of the Share Exchange, Octavian had outstanding accounts payables of approximately €18,756,207 as of September 30, 2008 (US$27,100,843.49 based on the September 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.4449). Pursuant to certain agreements between AGI and Octavian entered into immediately prior to the Share Exchange, AGI and Octavian agreed to the following:
| · | AGI converted €4 million (US$5,114,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.2785) of accounts payable to it by Octavian into 652 Ordinary Shares of Octavian, representing 35 percent of the outstanding share capital of Octavian. |
| · | AGI restructured an additional €8 million of accounts payable (US$10,863,200 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) into a four-year loan, which accrues interest at a rate of three month USD LIBOR plus four percent (4%) (capped at a maximum rate of eight percent (8%)) per year, and is payable in equal monthly installments of €166,666.67 (US$226,316.67 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) over a period of 48 months, that commenced on October 31, 2008. As of January 8, 2009, we are current in all payments to AGI. As security for the obligation, Octavian granted AGI a security interest in the IP Rights. |
| · | AGI invested US$5 million in the Private Placement. |
| · | Octavian agreed to repay outstanding accounts payable to AGI, as of the closing date of the Private Placement, in an aggregate amount of €6,756,207 (US$8,637,810.65 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1 = US$1.2785) as follows: €2 million (US$2,557,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1 = US$1.2785) from the proceeds of the Private Placement and the remaining balance in four equal installments of €1,189,051.45 payable on November 30, 2008, December 31, 2008, January 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009. The initial payment of €2 million was made from the proceeds of the Private Placement. The Company is currently late in the accounts payments to AGI due November 30th and December 31st. The aggregate amount of these payments owed is approximately 2.3 Million Euros (US$3,123,170 based on the January 8, 2009 exchange rate of € 1 = US$1.3579). As a result of the Company’s failure to make these payments in a timely manner, it is not currently in compliance with certain agreements entered into with AGI in connection with the share exchange and financing transactions consummated by the Company on October 30, 2008. The Company is currently having discussions with AGI regarding the settlement of these accounts and based on conversations with AGI, does not believe that AGI currently intends to enforce any rights it may have with respect to the failure to make such payments. |
Agreements with PacificNet
On December 7, 2007, (i) Octavian, Emperor Holdings Limited, a company at that time the sole shareholder of Octavian (“Emperor”) and Emperor’s then sole shareholder, Ziria Enterprises Limited (“Ziria”) (a company which is 100 percent indirectly owned by Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company), entered into an agreement (the “PacificNet Acquisition Agreement”) with (ii) PacificNet, Inc. (“PacificNet”), a Delaware corporation whose securities are publicly traded in the United States and its wholly-owned subsidiary, PacificNet Games International Corporation, a company organized under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. The terms of the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement provided for the acquisition by PacificNet of all of the outstanding securities of Emperor. This acquisition was completed on January 22, 2008, upon which Emperor became a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of PacificNet and Octavian became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PacificNet. The purchase price payable by PacificNet was (i) up to 2,330,000 shares of PacificNet’s common stock, representing approximately 19.5 percent of PacificNet’s then outstanding shares of common stock and (ii) cash of up to US$18.9 million to be paid upon the completion of certain net profit performance targets (the “Earn-Out Amount”). The shares of PacificNet common stock were required to be placed in escrow at closing and were to be released upon the satisfaction of certain requirements under the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement. Additionally, the Earn-Out Amount was to be paid to Octavian over a period of time in installments from 2009 through 2012. In connection with the agreement, Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer and a director of Octavian, was named to the board of directors of PacificNet and entered into an executive service agreement (the “Service Agreement”) with PacificNet. Mr. Brenninkmeijer never performed any services for PacificNet, and neither PacificNet nor Octavian ever compensated him under the terms of the Service Agreement.
On May 14, 2008, all of the parties to the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement entered into the PacificNet Termination Agreement, pursuant to which the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties thereunder were terminated. The Service Agreement also was terminated. As a result of the termination of the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement, neither the remaining consideration shares of PacificNet common stock (being 1.1 million) nor any of the Earn-Out Amount were transferred/paid to Ziria, and all shares of Emperor were returned to Ziria and the 1.2 million shares of PacificNet common stock to Ziria were returned to PacificNet. Upon the consummation of this transaction, Emperor was no longer a direct subsidiary of PacificNet, nor was Octavian any longer an indirect subsidiary of PacificNet. Harmen Brenninkmeijer resigned from the board of directors of PacificNet on May 21, 2008. PacificNet paid Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc., a company that acted as a consultant to Octavian for the PacificNet Acquisition, 30,000 PacificNet shares. As of January 8, 2009, Octavian owes PacificNet US$49,680 to reimburse PacificNet for the issuance of these shares.
In satisfaction of its obligations under the PacificNet Termination Agreement, Octavian issued to PacificNet 61 Ordinary Shares of Octavian International prior to the Share Exchange, which were exchanged for 199,333 shares of Common Stock. As part of its settlement agreement with PacificNet, Inc., PacificNet was granted the one-time right to purchase up to a number of shares that would cause its ownership of Octavian International as of the date of exercise of the option to equal 5% of the equity of Octavian International provided that such right is exercised prior to May 14, 2009.
PacificNet also agreed, under the terms of the PacificNet Termination Agreement, to issue to Ziria 500,000 shares of PacificNet’s common stock. These PacificNet shares will be subject to a one-year lock up and sale restriction, any sale of these shares must be communicated to PacificNet in advance, PacificNet has the right of refusal to arrange buyers for the shares, and PacificNet will be entitled to half of the net gain on any partial sale of PacificNet shares.
PacificNet and Octavian further agreed, under the terms of the PacificNet Termination Agreement, to use reasonable endeavors to formalize the following business opportunities:
| · | A non-exclusive distribution agreement and license pursuant to which PacificNet will be appointed as a distributor of Octavian’s products in Macau, provided that eBet Limited, an Australian company, would be the only other distributor permitted to distribute Octavian’s products in that territory; and |
| · | A joint venture relationship relating to the development of future business opportunities in Macau and other territories in Asia. |
Upon receipt of funding, Octavian agreed to pay PacificNet US$200,000 in consideration for PacificNet’s localization and language translation of Octavian’s products into the Chinese language. Additionally, Octavian agreed to use its reasonable endeavors to meet minimum sales targets from the sale of PacificNet’s machines of: US$4 million during the twelve month period ended mid-year 2009 and US$6 million during the twelve month period ended mid-year 2010. Octavian’s commitment to achieving these targets was agreed to by Octavian undertaking to use its reasonable endeavors to comply. PacificNet agreed to provide appropriate support to assist Octavian in achieving these goals. On January 5, 2009, Octavian received a letter from PacificNet pursuant to which it has asserted a claim against Octavian for certain alleged events of default by Octavian under the PacificNet Termination Agreement (the “Claim”). Pursuant to the Claim, PacificNet has demanded payments, in an aggregate amount of $280,000, for certain services allegedly performed by PacificNet, as well as the reimbursement of certain expenses related to prior transactions between the parties. The Company’s management has reviewed the Claim and believes that it is without merit and plans to defend against any actions taken by PacificNet accordingly.
PROPERTIES
Whenever the terms “our,” “we” and the “Company” are used in this section, they refer to one or more of the following: Octavian Global, Octavian International and all other direct and indirect subsidiaries of Octavian International identified in this prospectus.
We expect our current properties will be adequate for our near-term business needs. See Note 12, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this prospectus for more information about our lease commitments. Our business segments, as reported in our consolidated financial statements, utilize all of our facilities.
We lease our principal office spaces located at 1-3 Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom. On May 1, 2008, we renegotiated our Lease Agreement with Bury House Properties Ltd. regarding the lease of our principal office spaces, encompassing a total of 3,331 square feet, pursuant to which we were obligated to pay monthly rent in the amount of British pounds 8,740 (US$16,493.25 based on the Average Exchange Rate for the period between May 1, 2008 and October 31, 2008 of GBP1=US$1.8871) for the period from May 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008 and British pounds 9,005 (US$13,620.96 based on the Average Exchange Rate for the period between November 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008 of GBP1=US$1.5126) for November and December, 2008. We are obligated to pay monthly rent in the amount of British pounds 9,005 (US$13,495.79 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of GBP1=US$1.4987) through April 30, 2010.
Our largest facility is located in St. Petersburg, Russia, where we lease a total of 1040 square meters from Aquatoria LLC. Our systems R&D, customer service and support, data center and marketing and administration functions offices are located at this facility. We conduct worldwide operations from this location. Our lease agreement for this location provided for payment of 930,334 Russian Rubles per month (US$32,022.09 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of RUB1=US$0.03442) and expired on December 31, 2008. We have renewed the lease for an additional year with monthly rental payments of 995,457 Russian Rubles (US$34,263.63 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of RUB1 = US$0.03442).
Our second largest facility also is located in St. Petersburg, Russia, where we lease a total of 640 square meters from Vektor LLC. Our games development and production offices are located at this facility. Our lease agreement for this location provides for payment of 464,612 Russian rubles per month (US$15,991.95 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of RUB1=US$0.03442) and expires on September 10, 2009.
Each of our facilities in Bogotá, Colombia and Buenos Aires, Argentina contains a data center that services worldwide operations and sales, technical support and administrative functions. We also lease approximately 400 square meters of bonded warehouse space in Bogotá. Additionally, we lease sales space in Moscow, Russia and in Kiev, Ukraine.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Octavian was not a party to any material legal proceedings as of January 8, 2009.
During the past five years, none of our anticipated directors and officers has been involved in a legal proceeding material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of such person to become an officer or director of the Company, including any bankruptcy or insolvency, criminal or other business-, securities-, or commodities-related proceeding.
We are not aware of any material legal proceeding to which any anticipated director or officer, any anticipated owner of record or beneficially of more than five percent of the issued and outstanding shares, or any associate of any such proposed director or officer of the Company or owner is a party adverse in interest to the Company.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Whenever the terms “our,” “we” and the “Company” are used in this section, they refer to one or more of the following: Octavian Global, Octavian International and all other direct and indirect subsidiaries of Octavian International identified in this prospectus. The following discussion and analysis is intended to enhance the reader’s understanding of our operation and current business environment. This information should be read in conjunction with our Business Description and Financial Statements and the notes thereto contained herein. Except for the historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties (see “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”). These risks and uncertainties include dependence on business from foreign customers sometimes in politically unstable regions, political and governmental decisions about the gaming industry, fluctuations in period-to-period operating result, and other factors discussed in the Risk Factors section of this prospectus. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks detailed the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Form 8-K. For purposes of this section of the prospectus, references to “Octavian” refer to Octavian International Limited.
OVERVIEW
Octavian is a leading global provider of a full end-to-end suite of gaming systems and products. We are an independent provider of networked CMS, leading edge games, AWPs, lotteries and other advanced gaming products and services in over 30 countries.
Our primary focus is to establish long lasting relationships with customers by providing a full end-to-end suite of innovative gaming solutions. Delivered through our core businesses: OctaSystems, OctaGames, OctaSupplies and OctaLotto, Octavian provides comprehensive solutions and infrastructure systems, which allow both large and small operators to increase efficiency, profitability and control while bringing their customers top-of-the-line, innovative, downloadable and installed games.
We are dedicated to generating financial growth by focusing on the three cornerstones of our business strategy: focusing on casino management systems, establishing participation contracts, and increasing sales of our own products while decreasing re-sales of third-party products. Our current research and development efforts are dedicated to developing products that support our business strategy.
We plan to capitalize on new market opportunities to accelerate growth. Some of these opportunities may come from political action as governments look to introduce and regulate gaming to increase tax revenues in support of public programs. We seek to continue to expand our footprint globally, especially in emerging markets in Latin America and Africa. We consider strategic business combinations, investments and alliances to expand our geographic reach, product lines and customer base.
THE SHARE EXCHANGE AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On October 30, 2008:
| · | House Fly effected the Repurchase; |
| · | Octavian International and House Fly consummated the Share Exchange; |
| · | House Fly effected the Subsidiary Merger and Name Change; and |
| · | Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. effected the Private Placement and the Reverse Stock Split. |
Please refer to “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” for more information about the Share Exchange and Related Transactions.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS – A Year Over Year Comparative Analysis
Significant fluctuations in year-to-year revenue are expected in the gaming industry. Individual contracts generally are of considerable value, and the timing of contracts and sales does not occur in a predictable trend. Contracts to supply hardware to the same customer may not recur or generally do not recur in the short-term. The gross profit margin varies from one contract to another, depending on the size of the contract and competitive market conditions. Accordingly, comparative results between periods are not indicative of trends in revenues or gross profit margins.
| | Years Ended December 31, | | | Amount Change | | | Percentage Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
| | Audited | | | Audited | | | | | | | |
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Net Revenue | | $ | 23,538,458 | | | $ | 61,752,868 | | | $ | (38,214,410 | ) | | | (61.9 | )% |
Cost of Revenue | | $ | 17,239,584 | | | $ | 48,116,593 | | | $ | (30,877,009 | ) | | | (64.2 | )% |
Gross profit | | $ | 6,298,874 | | | $ | 13,636,275 | | | $ | (7,337,401 | ) | | | (53.8 | )% |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General, administrative and selling expenses | | $ | 25,216,672 | | | $ | 8,464,049 | | | $ | 16,752,623 | | | | 197.9 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | $ | 827,173 | | | $ | 632,686 | | | $ | 194,487 | | | | 30.7 | % |
Impairment of goodwill | | $ | 471,61 1 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 471,611 | | | | | |
Total operating expenses | | $ | 26,515,456 | | | $ | 9,096,735 | | | $ | 17,418,721 | | | | 191.5 | % |
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Income from operations | | $ | (20,216,582 | ) | | $ | 4,539,540 | | | $ | (24,756,122 | ) | | | (545.3 | )% |
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Non-operating income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense) | | $ | (24,471 | ) | | $ | (25,365 | ) | | $ | 894 | | | | (03.5 | )% |
Interest income (expense) | | $ | (268,135 | ) | | $ | 368 | | | $ | (268,503 | ) | | | (72,962.8 | )% |
Share of earnings (loss) of associated co's | | $ | (160,610 | ) | | $ | 156,743 | | | $ | (317,353 | ) | | | (202.5 | )% |
Foreign Currency transaction gain | | $ | 141,620 | | | $ | 139,478 | | | $ | 2,142 | | | | 1.5 | % |
Outside stockholders' interests | | $ | 32,224 | | | $ | (4,744 | ) | | $ | 36,968 | | | | (779.3 | )% |
Gain (Loss) on disposal of fixed assets | | $ | (34,051 | ) | | $ | 6,517 | | | $ | (40,568 | ) | | | (622.5 | )% |
Total non-operating income (expense) | | $ | (313,423 | ) | | $ | 272,997 | | | $ | (586,420 | ) | | | (214.8 | )% |
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Income before taxation | | $ | (20,530,005 | ) | | $ | 4,812,537 | | | $ | (25,342,542 | ) | | | (526.6 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxation | | $ | (1,583,546 | ) | | $ | 1,692,016 | | | $ | (3,275,562 | ) | | | (193.6 | )% |
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Net income after taxation | | $ | (18,946,459 | ) | | $ | 3,120,521 | | | $ | (22,066,980 | ) | | | (707.2 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income | | $ | (254,186 | ) | | $ | 355,239 | | | $ | (609,425 | ) | | | (171.6 | )% |
Foreign currency translation gain | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Comprehensive Income | | $ | (19,200,645 | ) | | $ | 3,475,760 | | | $ | (22,676,405 | ) | | | (652.4 | )% |
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Weighted average shares outstanding : | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | 0.0 | % |
Diluted | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | 0.0 | % |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (18,946 | ) | | $ | 3,121 | | | $ | (22,067 | ) | | | (707.2 | )% |
Diluted | | $ | (18,946 | ) | | $ | 3,121 | | | $ | (22,067 | ) | | | (707.2 | )% |
Our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 were US$23.5 million, representing a decrease of US$38.2 million or 61.9 percent compared to 2006, which mainly was the result of lower OctaSupplies sales.
(amounts in thousands US$) | | Year ended December 31 | | | Variance | | | Percentage Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OctaSystems | | $ | 8,261 | | | $ | 13,852 | | | $ | (5,592 | ) | | | (40.4 | )% |
OctaGames | | $ | 967 | | | $ | 859 | | | $ | 107 | | | | 12.5 | % |
OctaSupplies | | $ | 14,311 | | | $ | 47,041 | | | $ | (32,730 | ) | | | (69.6 | )% |
Total | | $ | 23,538 | | | $ | 61,753 | | | $ | (38,214 | ) | | | (61.9 | )% |
OctaSupplies sales decreased US$32.7 million or 70 percent in 2007 to US$14.3 million compared to $47.0 million in 2006. Approximately 90 percent of this decrease represented a decrease in OctaSupplies sales in Russia from US$42.5 million in 2006 to US$12.2 million in 2007. The decrease in sales in Russia was due to a legislative change that effectively halted the demand for new gaming products and supplies. Legislation passed by the Russian legislature, the Duma, required operators to maintain a minimum amount of assets and, as a result, many smaller operators not able to meet this minimum had to merge or cease operations by January 1, 2008.
OctaSystems revenue decreased US$5.6 million (40.4 percent) to US$8.3 million in 2007. The legislative change in Russia heavily affected OctaSystems revenue in Russia which decreased US$6.9 million (58 percent) from US$11.9 million in 2006 to US$5.0 million in 2007. OctaSystems revenue increased in Latin America by US$2.1 million (209 percent) from US$1.0 million in 2006 to US$3.2 million in 2007, due to the addition of several new customers, mainly in Colombia.
OctaGames sales increased by US$0.1 million (13 percent) to US$1.0 million in 2007. OctaGames sales in Latin America increased US$0.4 million (115 percent) from US$0.4 million in 2006 to US$0.8 million in 2007, primarily as a result of US$0.7 million in first-time sales of the Maverick slot machines. There was a decrease in sales in Europe of US$0.3 million (64 percent) from US$0.5 million in 2006 to US$0.2 million in 2007. The change in sales in Russia was nominal.
(amounts in thousands US$) | | Year ended December 31 | | | Variance | | | Percentage Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
| | Audited | | | Audited | | | | | | | |
Revenues and gross profit | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 23,538 | | | $ | 61,753 | | | $ | (38,214 | ) | | | (61.9 | )% |
Cost of Revenues | | $ | 17,240 | | | $ | 48,117 | | | $ | (30,877 | ) | | | (64.2 | )% |
Gross Profit | | $ | 6,299 | | | $ | 13,636 | | | $ | (7,337 | ) | | | (53.8 | )% |
| | | 26.8 | % | | | 22.1 | % | | | - | | | | - | |
Historically, our sales in Russia primarily have been from our OctaSupplies businesses. These sales have a lower margin than our other businesses, therefore, the lower sales of our OctaSupplies products in 2007 resulted in an improvement in overall gross margin from 22.1 percent in 2006 to 26.8 percent in 2007.
Operating Expenses
Sales, general & administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by US$16.7 million, or 198 percent, in 2007 which was mainly the result of a provision for bad debt of US$9.4 million in 2007 attributed to several debtors, primarily located in Russia. In addition, in 2006, our provision of bad debt was reduced by US$3.5 million as a result of collections on certain bad debt accounts on which a provision was taken in prior periods.
(amounts in thousands US$) | | Year ended December 31 | | | Variance | | | Percentage Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
SG&A cost | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Staff Costs | | $ | 6,916 | | | $ | 6,083 | | | $ | 832 | | | | 13.7 | % |
Other cost | | $ | 8,869 | | | $ | 5,883 | | | $ | 2,986 | | | | 50.8 | % |
SG&A exclusive Bad debt | | $ | 15,785 | | | $ | 11,966 | | | $ | 3,818 | | | | 31.9 | % |
Bad Debts | | $ | 9,432 | | | $ | (3,502 | ) | | $ | 12,934 | | | | (369.3 | )% |
Total SG&A cost incl Bad debt provision | | $ | 25,217 | | | $ | 8,464 | | | $ | 16,753 | | | | 197.9 | % |
Exclusive of bad debt, SG&A increased US$3.8 million or 31.9 percent from US$12 million in 2006 to US$15.8 million in 2007, which was primarily the result of higher staffing costs and professional fees.
Staffing costs increased US$0.84 million or 13.7 percent from US$6.1 million in 2006 to US$6.9 million in 2007, due to several additions to the senior management team.
Other expenses increased US$3.0 million or 50.8 percent from US$5.9 million in 2006 to US$8.9 million in 2007. These increases were due primarily to an increase of $1.8 million in technical professional fees associated with third-party games development costs, an increase of US$0.8 million in legal and professional fees associated with professional services for the cancelled eBet transaction, and an increase of US$0.7 million in marketing costs associated with expansion of tradeshow activities.
We have accounted for a bad debt reserve of US$9.4 million based on debt outstanding for more than one year for certain customers in Russia.
| | Years Ended December 31, | | | Amount Change | | | Percentage Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
| | Audited | | | Audited | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General, administrative and selling expenses | | $ | 25,216,672 | | | $ | 8,464,049 | | | $ | 16,752,623 | | | | 197.9 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | $ | 827,173 | | | $ | 632,686 | | | $ | 194,487 | | | | 30.7 | % |
Impairment of goodwill | | $ | 471,611 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 471,611 | | | | | |
Total operating expenses | | $ | 26,515,456 | | | $ | 9,096,735 | | | $ | 17,418,721 | | | | 191.5 | % |
Depreciation and amortization increased by US$0.2 million or 30.7 percent in 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of higher amortization expenses related to additions to our intangible assets, mainly as a result of the development of our Maverick slot machines.
In 2007, we took a write-off of goodwill of US$0.5 million when we acquired the remaining 50 percent of the shares in our joint venture in Argentina, Argelink SA (“Argelink”).
Other Income (Expense) and Taxes
Interest expense increased to US$0.3 million due to bridge loans of US$3.0 million extended in June 2007 at an interest rate of 13 percent. Beginning in September 2007, the interest rate increased 0.5 percent per month to a total of 15 percent by December 1, 2007.
In 2007, our 50 percent joint venture in Italy booked a loss of US$0.3 million due to the delayed implementation of new legislation, which would have expanded the Italian gaming market. As a result of the delay, no new gaming products were allowed to be sold in Italy in 2007.
In 2007, we accounted for a US$1.6 million credit related to corporate taxes as a result of the carry-back rule in the United Kingdom.
Outside shareholders’ interests
Octavian International owns 89.7 percent of the shares in Octavian Latin America SA, a company incorporated in Colombia and based in Bogotá. The remaining 10.3 percent of the shares are held by five individuals, including Jose Paternostro, our local General Manager. In 2007, the losses from Octavian Latin America SA resulted in a credit of US$0.03 million due from the outside shareholders, compared to an expense of approximately US$0.005 million in 2006 as a result of nominal profits.
Since Octavian is headquartered in the United Kingdom, we maintain our internal accounts in British pounds sterling. We invoice products in various local currencies. Fluctuations in exchange rates from reporting period to reporting period between various foreign currencies and the British pound sterling may have an impact on revenue and expenses, and this impact may be material in any individual reporting period.
In 2007, we had a foreign currency gain of US$0.14 million. All sales related to AGI slot machines are invoiced in Euros, and we purchase all AGI products in Euros, minimizing our foreign currency exposure.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES – December 31, 2007
Overview
In the highly competitive industry in which we operate, operating results may fluctuate significantly from period to period.
Our principal source of liquidity is cash from operations. Other sources of capital include, but are not limited to, loans from third parties, credit terms from our suppliers and a recent private placement of equity and convertible debt. At December 31, 2007, we had negative working capital of US$16.7 million. For the next 12 months, we expect that our available capital resources will be sufficient to fund all capital requirements, capital expenditures and payment obligations.
(amounts in thousands) | | Year ended December 31 | | | Increase (decrease) | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | Amount | | | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 2,438 | | | $ | 1,055 | | | $ | 1,383 | | | | 131.1 | % |
Total Current Assets | | $ | 15,197 | | | $ | 25,721 | | | $ | (10,524 | ) | | | (40.9 | )% |
Total Current Liabilities | | $ | 31,881 | | | $ | 23,229 | | | $ | 8,652 | | | | 37.2 | % |
Net working capital | | $ | (16,685 | ) | | $ | 2,491 | | | $ | (19,176 | ) | | | (769.7 | )% |
Cash Flows Summary
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(amounts in thousands US$) | | Year ended December 31 | | | Variance | | | Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
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Cashflow form operation activites | | $ | (705 | ) | | $ | (2,586 | ) | | $ | 1,881 | | | | (72.7 | )% |
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Cashflow from investing activities | | $ | (2,000 | ) | | $ | (1,136 | ) | | $ | (864 | ) | | | 76.1 | % |
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Cashflow from financing activities | | $ | 4,071 | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 4,035 | | | | 11,176.3 | % |
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Effect of Exchange rate changes on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 373 | | | $ | (355 | ) | | | (95.3 | )% |
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Net Cashflow | | $ | 1,383 | | | $ | (3,313 | ) | | $ | 4,696 | | | | (141.7 | )% |
Operating Activities
Our operating activities resulted in negative cash of US$0.7 million in 2007, which primarily was a result of the net losses we recognized during this period. The difference between our net income and our net cash provided by operating activities was attributable to non-cash expenses included in net income and to changes in our operating assets and liabilities, as presented below.
(amounts in thousands US$) | | Year ended December 31 | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | (18,946 | ) | | $ | 3,121 | |
Add: non-cash expenses | | $ | 10,710 | | | $ | 2,167 | |
Deduct (Add): changes in operating assets | | $ | 2,940 | | | $ | (8,665 | ) |
Add (deduct): changes in operating liabilities | | $ | 4,591 | | | $ | 791 | |
Net Cash provided by operating activities | | $ | (705 | ) | | $ | (2,586 | ) |
Non-cash items related to a bad debt provision of US$9.4 million, depreciation costs of US$0.8 million and write-off of goodwill of US$0.5 million.
Assets decreased US$2.9 million as result of a reduction in inventory of US$1.4 million, a decrease in accounts receivable of US$1 million and decrease in loans of US$0.7 million. Against this was an increase in other assets of US$0.1 million.
Liabilities increased by US$4.6 million as a result of an increase in accounts payable of US$2.9 million, an increase of customer deposits of US$2.2 million and a decrease in accrued expenses of US$0.5 million.
Investing Activities
In 2007, the total cash outflows in investing activities were US$2.0 million, an increase of US$0.9 million, or 100 percent, from US$1.1 million in 2006. Intangible assets increased by US$1.2 million, or 200 percent, from US$0.6 million in 2006 to US$1.8 million in 2007. This increase is attributable to the costs incurred in the development of the Maverick machines (US$0.4 million) and to the acquisition of US$0.8 million in intangible assets through the purchase of the remaining 50 percent shares of Argelink.
Cash outflows in the purchase of property and equipment decreased by US$0.2 million in 2007.
Financing Activities
In 2007, cash inflows from financing activities were US$4.1 million, an increase of approximately US$4.0 million from US$0.04 million in 2006.
In November 2006, Octavian entered into a memorandum of understanding with eBet, pursuant to which we would merge into eBet. In June 2007, in anticipation of the completion of the merger, eBet provided us with a bridge debt financing of AU$2.5 million (US$2,310,250 based on the 2007 Average Exchange Rate of AUS$1=US$0.9241). eBet then provided us an additional loan of AU$825,000 in July 2007 (US$762,383 based on the 2007 Average Exchange Rate of AUS$1=US$0.9241). Subsequent to the bridge debt financing, due to adverse market conditions, the parties determined not to proceed with the merger.
In 2007, we also acquired the minority share of our Argentine subsidiary, Argelink, for US$1.35 million payable over 30 months at US$45,000 per month.
During 2007 the net value of fixed assets decreased US$0.5 million or 43 percent from US$1.2 million to US$0.7 million. We did not make any major capital expenditures in 2006 and 2007.
Share Repurchases
In 2006 and 2007, we did not repurchase any Octavian stock.
FINANCIAL CONDITION – December 31, 2007
(amounts in thousands US$) | | Year ended December 31 | | | Variance | | | Percentage Change | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | | | 2007 vs 2006 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 17,794 | | | $ | 27,797 | | | $ | (10,003 | ) | | | (36.0 | )% |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 32,443 | | | $ | 23,246 | | | $ | 9,197 | | | | 39.6 | % |
Total Equity | | $ | (14,649 | ) | | $ | 4,551 | | | $ | (19,201 | ) | | | (421.9 | )% |
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Total Current Assets | | $ | 15,197 | | | $ | 25,721 | | | $ | (10,524 | ) | | | (40.9 | )% |
Total Current Liabilities | | $ | 31,881 | | | $ | 23,229 | | | $ | 8,652 | | | | 37.2 | % |
Net working capital | | $ | (16,685 | ) | | $ | 2,491 | | | $ | (19,176 | ) | | | (769.7 | )% |
At December 31, 2007, we had negative net assets of US$14.6 million and negative working capital of US$16.7 million. The reduction in total assets reflects the significant decrease in revenues, primarily due to legislation changes in Russia. Total sales in Russia decreased from US$54 million in 2006 to US$17 million in 2007. In addition, we increased our provision for bad debt by US$9.4 million in 2007, compared to a reduction in the provision for bad debt of US$3.5 million in 2006.
Total liabilities increased US$9.2 million, or 39.6 percent, between 2006 and 2007 primarily due to: (i) the borrowing of US$3 million from eBet for the production of the Maverick machines; (ii) the borrowing of US$1.35 million from Mediciones Urbanas for the acquisition of Argelink; (iii) the increase of customer deposits by US$2.2 million; and (iv) an increase in the amounts owed to suppliers by US$3 million as a result of extended credit terms sought by suppliers.
The reduction in shareholders’ equity reflects mainly the business losses we suffered during 2007; in particular, the reduction in gross profit of US$7.3 million from US$13.6 million n 2006 to US$6.3 million in 2007, as a result of decreased sales, and the increase in the provision for bad debts of US$9.4 million in 2007.
Intangible assets increased by US$1.2 million, or 205 percent, to US$1.8 million in 2007 from US$0.6 million in 2006 as result of further development of the Maverick slot machine. This development resulted in an increase in the value of the machines by US$0.4 million. Intangible assets also increased as a result of the purchase of the remaining 50 percent of the shares of Argelink from Mediciones Urbanas for US$1.35 million, of which $0.8 million was intangible assets, in August 2007.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS — Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 vs. Quarter Ended September 30, 2007
| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash & cash equivalents | | | 765,014 | | | | 2,437,646 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of US$10,947,170 and US$11,355,176 | | | 9,075,564 | | | | 8,023,575 | |
Other receivable | | | 2,133,818 | | | | 2,508,911 | |
Loans receivable | | | 665,712 | | | | - | |
Inventory | | | 1,476,694 | | | | 2,217,118 | |
Prepaid expense and other current assets | | | 1,633 | | | | 9,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total current assets | | | 14,118,435 | | | | 15,196,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 1,638,878 | | | | 692,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 3,021,597 | | | | 1,819,142 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS | | | 167,876 | | | | 85,509 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 18,946,786 | | | | 17,793,649 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Short term overdrafts and loans | | | 2,457,097 | | | | 3,600,166 | |
Accounts payable | | | 29,025,564 | | | | 21,456,961 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3,389,895 | | | | 3,974,361 | |
Customer deposits | | | 536,836 | | | | 2,849,939 | |
Loans payable from related parties | | | 80,334 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total current liabilities | | | 35,489,726 | | | | 31,881,427 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LONG TERM LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Loans Payable | | | 180,000 | | | | 531,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 35,669,726 | | | | 32,412,443 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES | | | | | | | | |
Minority stockholders' interests | | | 36,798 | | | | 30,522 | |
| | | 36,798 | | | | 30,522 | |
| | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT: | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock, US$1.42 per share; authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,000 | | | 1,423 | | | | 1,423 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 1,472,419 | | | | 308,409 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (18,233,580 | ) | | | (14,959,148 | ) |
Total stockholders' deficit | | | (16,759,738 | ) | | | (14,649,316 | ) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | 18,946,786 | | | | 17,793,649 | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, AND 2007
| | Three Month Periods Ended September 30, | | | Variance | | | Variance % | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Revenue | | | 3,065,387 | | | | 7,314,321 | | | | (4,248,934 | ) | | | -58 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenue | | | 945,385 | | | | 5,795,076 | | | | (4,849,691 | ) | | | -84 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | 2,120,002 | | | | 1,519,245 | | | | 600,757 | | | | 40 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General, administrative and selling expenses | | | 2,853,379 | | | | 3,922,543 | | | | (1,069,164 | ) | | | -27 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 309,544 | | | | 366,305 | | | | (56,761 | ) | | | -15 | % |
Total operating expenses | | | 3,162,923 | | | | 4,288,848 | | | | (1,125,925 | ) | | | -26 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss from operations | | | (1,042,921 | ) | | | (2,769,603 | ) | | | 1,726,682 | | | | 62 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense) | | | 15,187 | | | | 12,235 | | | | 2,952 | | | | 24 | % |
Interest income (expense) | | | (190,690 | ) | | | (3,806 | ) | | | (186,884 | ) | | | 4910 | % |
Share of earnings (loss) of associated co's | | | 341,848 | | | | (20,000 | ) | | | 361,848 | | | | -1809 | % |
Foreign Currency transaction gain | | | 79,618 | | | | 580 | | | | 79,038 | | | | 13627 | % |
Outside stockholders' interests | | | (14,488 | ) | | | (13,971 | ) | | | (517 | ) | | | 4 | % |
Gain (Loss) on disposal of fixed assets | | | 280,907 | | | | (44,603 | ) | | | 325,510 | | | | 730 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-operating income (expense) | | | 512,382 | | | | (69,565 | ) | | | 297,218 | | | | -427 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss before taxation | | | (530,539 | ) | | | (2,839,168 | ) | | | 2,308,629 | | | | -81 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxation | | | 192,069 | | | | 31,541 | | | | 160,528 | | | | 509 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss after taxation | | | (722,608 | ) | | | (2,870,709 | ) | | | 2,148,101 | | | | -75 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 1,414,957 | | | | 304,554 | | | | 1,110,403 | | | | 365 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 692,349 | | | $ | (2,566,155 | ) | | $ | 3,258,504 | | | | -127 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding : | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Diluted | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (723 | ) | | $ | (2,871 | ) | | $ | 2,148 | | | | -75 | % |
Diluted | | $ | (723 | ) | | $ | (2,871 | ) | | $ | 2,148 | | | | -75 | % |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, AND 2007
| | For the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, | | | Variance | | | Variance % | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Revenue | | $ | 34,921,081 | | | $ | 15,703,585 | | | $ | 19,217,496 | | | | 122 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenue | | | 26,192,521 | | | | 11,356,626 | | | | 14,835,895 | | | | 131 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | 8,728,560 | | | | 4,346,959 | | | | 4,381,601 | | | | 101 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General, administrative and selling expenses | | | 10,118,867 | | | | 17,218,298 | | | | (7,099,431 | ) | | | -41 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 784,782 | | | | 629,794 | | | | 154,988 | | | | 25 | % |
Total operating expenses | | | 10,903,649 | | | | 17,848,092 | | | | (6,944,443 | ) | | | -39 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from operations | | | (2,175,089 | ) | | | (13,501,133 | ) | | | 11,326,044 | | | | -84 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense) | | | 204,595 | | | | 98,685 | | | | 105,910 | | | | 107 | % |
Interest income (expense) | | | (444,219 | ) | | | (11,910 | ) | | | (432,309 | ) | | | 3630 | % |
Share of earnings (loss) of associated co's | | | 215,018 | | | | (10,273 | ) | | | 225,291 | | | | -2193 | % |
Foreign Currency transaction gain | | | (1,487,929 | ) | | | (312,962 | ) | | | (1,174,967 | ) | | | 375 | % |
Outside stockholders' interests | | | (6,276 | ) | | | (20,418 | ) | | | 14,142 | | | | -69 | % |
Gain (Loss) on disposal of fixed assets | | | 652,400 | | | | (111,673 | ) | | | 764,073 | | | | -684 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-operating income (expense) | | | (866,411 | ) | | | (368,551 | ) | | | (497,860 | ) | | | 135 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss before taxation | | | (3,041,500 | ) | | | (13,869,684 | ) | | | 10,828,184 | | | | -78 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxation | | | 232,932 | | | | 326,775 | | | | (93,843 | ) | | | -29 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss after taxation | | | (3,274,432 | ) | | | (14,196,459 | ) | | | 10,922,027 | | | | -77 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 1,164,010 | | | | 155,874 | | | | 1,008,136 | | | | 647 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net comprehensive income | | $ | (2,110,422 | ) | | $ | (14,040,585 | ) | | $ | 11,930,163 | | | | -85 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding : | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Diluted | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (3,274 | ) | | $ | (14,196 | ) | | $ | 10,922 | | | | 77 | % |
Diluted | | $ | (3,274 | ) | | $ | (14,196 | ) | | $ | 10,922 | | | | 77 | % |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, AND 2007
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (3,274,432 | ) | | $ | (14,196,459 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | | | | | | | | |
provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 784,782 | | | | 629,794 | |
Exchange loss (gain) | | | 1,487,929 | | | | 312,962 | |
Gain/loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | (652,400 | ) | | | 111,673 | |
Gain/loss attributed to minority interest in subsidiaries | | | 6,276 | | | | 20,418 | |
Bad debt expense | | | 206,820 | | | | 7,881,429 | |
Share of earnings from associated companies | | | (215,018 | ) | | | 10,273 | |
(Increase) / decrease in assets: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 257,197 | | | | 3,453,424 | |
Other receivable & loan receivable | | | 401,816 | | | | (302,034 | ) |
Inventory | | | 793,174 | | | | 1,390,789 | |
Prepaid expense | | | 8,389 | | | | 4,580 | |
Other assets | | | - | | | | (22,538 | ) |
Increase / (decrease) in current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | 6,268,370 | | | | (2,655,794 | ) |
Accrued expenses | | | (626,105 | ) | | | 319,145 | |
Customer deposits | | | (2,499,346 | ) | | | (553,394 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 2,947,452 | | | | (3,595,732 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment | | | (1,079,205 | ) | | | 332,749 | |
Intangibles | | | (1,288,122 | ) | | | (1,693,434 | ) |
Loans to related parties | | | (621,539 | ) | | | - | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,988,866 | ) | | | (1,360,685 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds (payments) from short term overdrafts and loans | | | (1,224,505 | ) | | | 4,007,951 | |
Proceeds (payments) from notes payable | | | (376,024 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds (payments) from loans payable from related parties | | | 86,057 | | | | 413,499 | |
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities | | | (1,514,472 | ) | | | 4,421,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | (116,746 | ) | | | 30,861 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE /(DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (1,672,632 | ) | | | (504,106 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 2,437,646 | | | | 1,054,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | | $ | 765,014 | | | $ | 550,491 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 444,219 | | | $ | 11,910 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 28,765 | | | | - | |
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS – for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
Revenues and gross profit
Our revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 were US$3.1 million, representing an increase of US$4.2 million or 58 percent compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Amounts in thousands US$ | | Quarter ended September 30 | | | Variance | | | Percentage change | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OctaSystems | | | 1,988 | | | | 1,412 | | | | 576 | | | | 41 | % |
OctaGames | | | 308 | | | | 157 | | | | 151 | | | | 96 | % |
OctaSupplies | | | 769 | | | | 5,746 | | | | (4,977 | ) | | | (87 | )% |
Total | | | 3,065 | | | | 7,315 | | | | (4,250 | ) | | | (58 | )% |
OctaSystems revenue increased US$0.6 million (41 percent) from US$1.4 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 to US$2 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. OctaSystems revenue increased in Latin America by US$0.2 million (335 percent) from US$0.1 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 to US$0.3 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Forty percent of this increase is attributable to the consolidation of revenues in Argentina as a result of our acquisition of the remaining interest in our former joint venture.
OctaGames sales revenue increased US$0.15 million (97 percent) from US$0.16 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 to US$0.31 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. This increase was mainly the result of higher games sales in Europe which increased US$0.19 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared with no sales in the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
OctaSupplies sales decreased US$5 million to US$0.8 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2007. The reduction affected mainly Russia and Latin America and was a result of the lack of credit terms available prior to our refinancing which took place on October 30, 2008.
SG&A
SG&A expenses decreased by US$1.1 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Amounts in thousands US$ | | Quarter ended September 30 | | | Variance | | | Percentage change | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | |
SG&A cost | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Staff costs | | | 1,371 | | | | 1,288 | | | | 83 | | | | 6 | % |
Other costs | | | 1,491 | | | | 2,504 | | | | (1,013 | ) | | | (40 | )% |
SG&A exclusive bad debt | | | 2,862 | | | | 3,792 | | | | (930 | ) | | | (25 | )% |
Bad Debts | | | (9 | ) | | | 131 | | | | (140 | ) | | | (107 | )% |
Total SG&A cost incl Bad Debt provision | | | 2,853 | | | | 3,923 | | | | (1,070 | ) | | | (27 | )% |
Excluding the bad debt provision, SG&A decreased US$0.9 million, or 24 percent, from US$3.8 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 to US$2.9 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Other expenses decreased US$1 million, or 40 percent, from US$2.5 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 to US$1.5 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. These decreases were primarily due to a reduction of US$1 million in technical professional fees associated with third-party games development costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, total depreciation and amortization was US$0.31 million compared to US$0.37 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007, a decrease of US$0.06 million or 15%. This decrease was the result of assets reaching full depreciation between the periods.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to US$0.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 due to a bridge loan of US$3 million that was extended in January 2008 at an interest rate of 15 percent and subsequently extended at a rate of 30 percent per annum.
Share of earnings of associated companies
In the quarter ended September 30, 2008, we recorded our share (50 percent) of the increase in profits in our joint venture in Italy of US$0.34 million. This gain was the result the implementation of new legislation in Italy, following which our new gaming products have been certified and sold.
Foreign currency translation
In the quarter ended September 30, 2008, we had a foreign currency gain of US$1.4 million compared to a loss of US$0.3 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007. During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, of our outstanding accounts payable, approximately US$28 million was payable in Euros. This debt created a foreign currency translation gain, due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Euro during the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Further, the outstanding bridge loans from eBet of approximately US$1.8 million were payable in Australian dollars, and the U.S. the dollar also strengthened against the Australian dollar during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Outside stockholders’ interests
Octavian International owns 89.7 percent of the shares of Octavian Latin America SA, a company incorporated in Colombia and based in Bogotá. The remaining 10.3 percent of the shares are owned by five individuals, including Jose Paternostro, the general manager of Octavian Latin America SA. In the quarter ended September 30, 2008 Octavian Latin America SA had net liabilities, and therefore no minority interest was recorded.
Octavian International owns 51 percent of the shares in a holding company, Octavian Germany Limited, which in turn owns 100 percent of the Octavian Germany GmbH, a company incorporated in Germany. The minority interests relate to cash deposits held in this company. We have deposited cash into Octavian Germany Limited and are waiting until our games are approved by the German authorities to be sold in Germany.
Income taxes
In the quarter ended September 30, 2008, we paid income tax in Russia of US$0.03 million.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS – for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
Revenues and gross profit
Our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were US$34.9 million, representing an increase of US$19.2 million, or 122 percent, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
amounts in thousands US$ | | 9 months ended September 30 | | | Variance | | | Percentage change | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OctaSystems | | | 5,457 | | | | 3,239 | | | | 2,218 | | | | 68 | % |
OctaGames | | | 737 | | | | 1,386 | | | | (649 | ) | | | (47 | )% |
OctaSupplies | | | 28,726 | | | | 11,079 | | | | 17,647 | | | | 159 | % |
Total | | | 34,920 | | | | 15,704 | | | | 19,216 | | | | 122 | % |
OctaSystems revenue increased US$2.2 million (69 percent) from US$3.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to US$5.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. OctaSystems revenue increased in Latin America by US$1.5 million (144 percent) from US$1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to US$2.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Sixty-two percent of this increase was attributable to the consolidation of revenues in Argentina resulting from our acquisition of the minority interest in our former joint venture.
OctaGames sales revenue decreased US$0.6 million (65 percent) from US$1.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to US$0.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was mainly the result of lower games sales in Russia. OctaGames sales in Latin America increased US$0.1 million (66 percent) from US$0.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to US$0.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
OctaSupplies sales increased US$17.6 million to US$28.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The majority (US$16.6 million or 94 percent) of this increase was realized in Russia. The demand for products in Russia was the result of certain new legislation in Russia that clarifies that current gaming operators will be allowed to continue operating through at least July 1, 2009.
SG&A
SG&A expenses decreased by US$7.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008, mainly as a result of a decrease in the provision for bad debts of US$7.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 for several outstanding debts, mainly in Russia.
amounts in thousands US$ | | 9 months ended September 30 | | | Variance | | | Percentage change | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | |
SG&A cost | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Staff costs | | | 4,414 | | | | 4,600 | | | | (186 | ) | | | (4 | )% |
Other costs | | | 5,498 | | | | 4,737 | | | | 761 | | | | 16 | % |
SG&A excluding bad debt | | | 9,912 | | | | 9,337 | | | | 575 | | | | 6 | % |
Bad Debts | | | 207 | | | | 7,881 | | | | (7,674 | ) | | | (97 | )% |
Excluding the bad debts provision, SG&A increased US$0.6 million, or 6 percent, from US$9.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to US$9.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Other expenses increased US$0.8 million, or 16 percent, from US$4.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to US$5.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. These increases primarily were due to a decrease of US$0.3 million in technical professional fees associated with third-party games development costs and an increase of US$0.8 million in legal and professional fees associated with services incurred in relation to the PacificNet transaction and the Share Exchange Transaction. Travel costs increased by US$0.2 million.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES – September 30, 2008
amounts in thousands US$ | | September | | | September | | | Variance | | | Percentage change | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cashflow from operating activities | | | 2,947 | | | | (3,596 | ) | | | 6,543 | | | | (182 | )% |
Cashflow from investing activities | | | (2,989 | ) | | | (1,360 | ) | | | (1,629 | ) | | | 120 | % |
Cashflow from financing activities | | | (1,514 | ) | | | 4,421 | | | | 4,914 | | | | 111 | % |
Effect of Exchange change | | | (117 | ) | | | 31 | | | | (148 | ) | | | (477 | )% |
Net Cashflow | | | (1,673 | ) | | | (504 | ) | | | 9,680 | | | | (428 | )% |
Operating Activities
Operating activities resulted in a cash inflow of US$2.9 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008, as a result of the further details listed below.
amounts in thousands US$ | | September | | | September | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Net Income (Loss) | | | (3,274 | ) | | | (14,196 | ) |
Add: non-cash expenses | | | 1,618 | | | | 8,966 | |
Deduct (Add): changes in operating assets | | | 1,460 | | | | 4,524 | |
Add (deduct): changes in operating liabilities | | | 3,143 | | | | (2,890 | ) |
Net Cash provided by operating activities | | | 2,947 | | | | (3,596 | ) |
Non-cash items consisted mainly of US$1.5 million of foreign exchange gains and US$0.8 million of depreciation. In addition, we booked a bad debt charge of US$0.2 million, a gain on the disposal of fixed assets of US$0.7 million and a loss on the share of earnings from associated companies of US$0.2 million.
Operating assets increased US$1.5 million mainly as a result of a decrease in accounts receivable of US$0.3 million, a decrease in other receivables and loans of US$0.4 million and a reduction in inventory of US$0.8 million.
Operating liabilities increased US$3.1 million as a result of an increase in accounts payable of US$6.3 million, a decrease in customer deposits of US$2.5 million and a decrease in accrued expenses of US$0.6 million.
Investing Activities
Cash outflows from investing activities increased by US$3 million, representing US$1.3 million in intangible assets (further development of the Maverick and development of games) and an increase of US$1.1 million in fixed assets. In addition, we have made a loan to our Italian joint venture of US$0.6 million in order to increase sales in that market.
Financing Activities
Cash outflows from financing activities were US$1.5 million as result of payments made to eBet relating to their loan and further monthly payments of US$45,000 made to Mediciones Urbanas in relation to the purchase of the remaining shares in our Argentine subsidiary, Argelink S.A.
FINANCIAL CONDITION – September 30, 2008
amounts in thousands US$ | | September | | | December | | | Variance | | | Percentage change | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | | | 2008 vs 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | | 18,947 | | | | 17,794 | | | | 1,153 | | | | 6 | % |
Total Liabilities | | | (35,670 | ) | | | (32,412 | ) | | | (3,258 | ) | | | 10 | % |
Minority Interest | | | (37 | ) | | | (31 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | 19 | % |
Total Equity | | | (16,760 | ) | | | (14,649 | ) | | | (2,111 | ) | | | 14 | % |
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Total Current Assets | | | 14,118 | | | | 15,197 | | | | (1,079 | ) | | | (7 | )% |
Total Current Liabilities | | | (35,490 | ) | | | (31,881 | ) | | | (3,609 | ) | | | 11 | % |
Net Working Capital | | | (21,372 | ) | | | (16,684 | ) | | | (4,688 | ) | | | 28 | % |
At September 30, 2008, we had negative net assets of US$16.8 million.
The increase in total assets of US$1.2 million, or 6 percent, as of September 30, 2008, as compared to December 31, 2007, reflects an increase in accounts receivable of US$1.1 million, or 13 percent, from US$8.0 million per December 31, 2007 to US$9.1 million per September 30, 2008, as a result of increased revenues. Intangible assets increased by US$1.2 million, or 66 percent, as of September 30, 2008, as compared to December 31, 2007, to US$3 million. Other receivables decreased US$0.4 million to US$2.1 million at September 30, 2008.
Total liabilities increased US$3.3 million, or 10 percent, to US$35.7 million as of September 30, 2008, as compared to December 31, 2007, mainly due to an increase in accounts payable, which increased by US$7.6 million, or 35 percent, to US$29 million as of September 30, 2008, as compared to December 31, 2007. In the same period, customer deposits decreased by US$2.3 million to US$0.5 million, accrued expenses decreased by US$0.6 million and short term loans and overdrafts decreased by US$1.1 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements with unconsolidated entities or other persons. We are not a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, other than certain indemnification agreements.
We may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, business partners and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of our breach of agreements with those parties, from services to be provided to us and from IP infringement claims made by third parties. Additionally, we have agreements with our directors and certain officers that require us, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. We maintain director and officer insurance, which may cover our liabilities arising from these indemnification obligations in certain circumstances. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential obligations under these indemnification undertakings due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Such indemnification undertakings may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, we have not incurred material costs related to indemnification obligations.
Purchase Commitments
From time to time, we enter into commitments with our vendors to purchase inventory at fixed prices or in guaranteed quantities. We were not party to any firm commitments as of September 30, 2008.
Capital Expenditure and Other
During the six month ended September 30, 2008, the net value of fixed assets increased by US$0.9million, as compared to December 31, 2007.
Share Repurchase Plan
None
Agreements with PacificNet
On December 7, 2007, the Company entered into an Agreement for the acquisition by PacificNet Games of the entire issued share capital of the Company which was completed on January 22, 2008. Shortly after completion, the Company and PacificNet decided that it would not benefit their respective businesses to continue as one group and therefore the Company and PacificNet mutually agreed to terminate the merger agreement on March 28, 2008 and entered into a written agreement to document this on May 14, 2008. On May 14, 2008, all of the parties to the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement entered into the PacificNet Termination Agreement. The Service Agreement was also terminated. As a result of the termination of the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement, neither the remaining consideration shares of PacificNet common stock (1.1 million shares) nor any of the Earn-Out Amount was transferred or paid to Ziria, and all shares of Emperor were returned to Ziria and the 1.2 million shares of Pacific Net common stock to Ziria were returned to PacificNet. Upon the consummation of this transaction, Emperor was no longer a direct subsidiary of PacificNet, nor was the Company any longer an indirect subsidiary of PacificNet. Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, resigned from the board of directors of PacificNet on May 21, 2008. PacificNet paid Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc., a company that acted as a consultant to the Company for the PacificNet Acquisition, 30,000 PacificNet shares. The Company owes PacificNet US$49,680 to reimburse PacificNet for the issuance of these shares.
The following are the terms of the PacificNet Termination Agreement:
| · | The Company agreed to issue to PacificNet or its nominee an amount of shares of capital stock of the Company equal to five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of the Company. The Company issued PacificNet 61 the Company’s Ordinary Shares on October 30, 2008 in satisfaction of this provision. Additionally, PacificNet was granted the option to, prior to May 14, 2009 and on only one occasion during such period, purchase additional shares of the Company’s stock at a per share purchase price equal to 85 percent of the most recent subscription price per share of the Company’s stock paid by third party investors in the Company up to a number of shares that would result in PacificNet owning five percent (5%) of the Company’s stock issued and outstanding on the date of exercise of the option. PacificNet agreed to issue to the Company 500,000 shares of PacificNet’s common stock. These PacificNet shares will be subject to a one-year lock up and sale restriction, any sale of these shares must be communicated to PacificNet in advance, PacificNet has the right of refusal to arrange buyers for the shares, and PacificNet will be entitled to half of the net gain on any partial sale of PacificNet shares. |
| · | PacificNet and the Company agreed to use reasonable endeavors to formalize the following business opportunities: |
| · | A non-exclusive distribution agreement and license pursuant to which PacificNet will be appointed as a distributor of the Company’s products in Macau, provided that eBet would be the only other distributor permitted to distribute the Company’s products in that territory; and |
| · | A joint venture relationship relating to the development of future business opportunities in Macau and other territories in Asia. |
| · | The Company agreed to pay PacificNet US$200,000 in consideration for PacificNet’s localization and language translation of the Company’s products into the Chinese language. Additionally, the Company agreed to use its reasonable endeavors to meet minimum sales targets from the sale of PacificNet’s machines of: US$4 million during the twelve month period ended mid-year 2009 and US$6 million during the twelve month period ended mid-year 2010. The Company’s commitment to achieving these targets was agreed to by the Company undertaking to use its reasonable endeavors to comply. PacificNet agreed to provide all appropriate support to assist the Company in achieving these goals. On January 5, 2009, Octavian received a letter from PacificNet pursuant to which it has asserted a claim against Octavian for certain alleged events of default by Octavian under the PacificNet Termination Agreement (the “Claim”). Pursuant to the Claim, PacificNet has demanded payments, in an aggregate amount of $280,000, for certain services allegedly performed by PacificNet, as well as the reimbursement of certain expenses related to prior transactions between the parties. The Company’s management has reviewed the Claim and believes that it is without merit and plans to defend against any actions taken by PacificNet accordingly. |
Subsequent Events
Agreements with AGI
Under the terms of certain agreements entered into with AGI, the Company’s largest supplier of gaming supplies, prior to the closing of the Share Exchange, AGI converted €4 million (US$5,114,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.2785) of the Company’s accounts payable owed to AGI into 652 of the Company’s common shares, representing 35 percent of the outstanding share capital of the Company.
Additionally, pursuant to these agreements with AGI, AGI restructured an additional €8 million of accounts payable that the Company owes AGI (US$10,863,200 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) into a four-year loan, which will accrue interest at a rate of three month USD LIBOR plus four percent (4%) (capped at a maximum rate of eight percent 8%) per year, and is payable in equal monthly installments of €166,666.67 (US$226,316.67 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) over a period of 48 months, that commenced October 31, 2008. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company granted AGI a security interest in its IP Rights. This loan was conditioned upon eBet (i) receiving payment from the Company in the amount of AUD2,319,085 (US$1,508,100.98 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of AUD1=US$0.6503), which was secured by the Company’s IP Rights, and (ii) releasing its security interest in the IP Rights.
The agreements with AGI also included an obligation by AGI to invest US$5 million in the Company. This obligation was satisfied by AGI’s subscription in the amount of US$5 million in the Private Placement. AGI’s investment was conditioned on third-party investors in the Private Placement and the terms of the AGI loan discussed above, and AGI made its investment for the same securities, and on the same terms and conditions, as the investors in the Private Placement.
Octavian agreed to repay outstanding accounts payable to AGI, as of the closing date of the Private Placement, in an aggregate amount of €6,756,207 (US$8,637,810.65 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1 = US$1.2785) as follows: €2 million (US$2,557,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1 = US$1.2785) from the proceeds of the Private Placement and the remaining balance in four equal installments of €1,189,051.45 payable on November 30, 2008, December 31, 2008, January 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009. The initial payment of €2 million was made from the proceeds of the Private Placement. The Company is currently late in the accounts payments to AGI due November 30th and December 31st. The aggregate amount of these payments owed is approximately 2.3 Million Euros (US$3,123,170 based on the January 8, 2009 exchange rate of € 1 = US$1.3579). As a result of the Company’s failure to make these payments in a timely manner, it is not currently in compliance with certain agreements entered into with AGI in connection with the share exchange and financing transactions consummated by the Company on October 30, 2008. The Company is currently having discussions with AGI regarding the settlement of these accounts and based on conversations with AGI, does not believe that AGI currently intends to enforce any rights it may have with respect to the failure to make such payments.
The Company is a non-exclusive distributor for AGI in various countries in Latin America, and Casino & Amusement Technology Supplies, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, is a non-exclusive AGI distributor in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States member countries.
Repayment of eBet Indebtedness
As of September 30, 2008, the total amount due to eBet, including the bridge loan and outstanding invoices was AU$2,177,408 (US$ 1,787,869.71 based on the September 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of AU$1=US$0.8211). Following several extensions the balance of this debt including all outstanding interest was repaid on November 5, 2008.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In presenting our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Several of the estimates and assumptions we are required to make relate to matters that are inherently uncertain as they pertain to future events. However, events that are outside of our control cannot be predicted and, as such, they cannot be contemplated in evaluating such estimates and assumptions. If there is a significant unfavorable change to current conditions, it will likely result in a material adverse impact to our consolidated results of operations, financial position and in liquidity. We believe that the estimates and assumptions we used when preparing our financial statements were the most appropriate at that time. Presented below are those accounting policies that we believe require subjective and complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas that require estimates and assumptions include valuation of accounts receivable, other receivables, and inventory determination of useful lives of property and equipment, and intangible assets, and estimation of certain liabilities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and cash in time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves.
Inventories
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first in, first out method. Management compares the cost of inventories with the market value, and allowance is made for writing down the inventories to their market value, if lower.
Other Receivable
Other receivable consists of prepayments and other non trading debts.
Property & Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows:
Computer Equipment | 3 years |
Gaming Equipment | 3 years |
Fixtures and fittings | 4 to 5 years |
Research and Development
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. These costs consist primarily of salaries and direct payroll related costs.
Software Development Costs
Software development costs related to computer games and network and terminal operating systems developed by the Company are capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. When the software is a component part of a product, capitalization begins with the product reaches technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment for recoverability of capitalized software development costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are comprised primarily of salaries and direct payroll related costs and the purchase of existing software to be used in the Company's products.
Amortization of capitalized software development costs is provided on a product-by-product basis on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products (not to exceed three years). Management periodically compares estimated net realizable value by product with the amount of software development costs capitalized for that product to ensure the amount capitalized is not in excess of the amount to be recovered through revenues. Any such excess of capitalized software development costs to expected net realizable value is expensed at that time.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of,” and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, “Reporting the Results of Operations for a Disposal of a Segment of a Business.” The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with SFAS 144. SFAS 144 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost of disposal. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of September 30, 2008, there were no significant impairments of its long-lived assets.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of product developments, intangible game developments, game work-in-progress and goodwill.
Revenue Recognition
The Company's revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff accounting bulletin (SAB) 104. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectibility is reasonably assured. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred or, as appropriate, the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $80,977 and $33,839 respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax 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.
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the company made a comprehensive review of its portfolio of tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by FIN 48. As a result of the implementation of Interpretation 48, the Company recognized no material adjustments to liabilities or stockholders’ equity. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as interest expense and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of income. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain statements, however, require entities to report specific changes in assets and liabilities, such as gain or loss on foreign currency translation, as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company is British Pound. Translation gains of $1,472,419 and $308,409 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, are classified as an item of other comprehensive income in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheet. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income included translation gains of $1,164,010 and $155,874, respectively.
Statement of Cash Flows
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet.
Minority Interest
In order to comply with Colombian law, a company needs to have a minimum of 5 stockholders, with a maximum stockholding of not more than 95% any individual stockholder. The 4 external stockholders in the Colombian registered entity (Octavian Latin America SA) have a combined 10.3% stockholding in that company. The equity in the non-controlling interest in the Colombian entity has been classified as “Minority stockholders’ interests” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Changes in equity in non-controlling interests arising from results of operations have been recorded as “Outside stockholders’ interests” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
Segment Reporting
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 (“SFAS 131”), “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a Company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company has determined that it has 3 reportable segments: Octavian Europe, Octavian CIS, and Octavian Latin America (See Note 13 of the Financial Statements.)
Fair value of financial instruments
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels are defined as follow:
Level 1: inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3: inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
As of September 30, 2008, the Company did not identify any assets and liabilities that are required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value.
Recent Pronouncements
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 Ltd. 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 had no effect on the Company‘s reported financial position or 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 Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its financial position and results of operations.
In June 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and Development Activities” (“FSP EITF 07-3”), which addresses whether nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that used or rendered for research and development activities should be expensed when the advance payment is made or when the research and development activity has been performed. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) changes how a reporting enterprise accounts for the acquisition of a business. SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) requires an acquiring entity to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value, with Ltd. exceptions, and applies to a wider range of transactions or events. SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and early adoption and retrospective application is prohibited.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”, which is an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (“ARB”) No. 51. This statement clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. This statement changes the way the consolidated income statement is presented, thus requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both parent and the noncontrolling interest. This statement is effective for the fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Based on current conditions, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” This Statement changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Based on current conditions, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This Statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). This Statement will not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.” The scope of this Statement is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and reinsurance) contracts, as described in this Statement, issued by enterprises included within the scope of Statement 60. Accordingly, this Statement does not apply to financial guarantee contracts issued by enterprises excluded from the scope of Statement 60 or to some insurance contracts that seem similar to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises (such as mortgage guaranty insurance or credit insurance on trade receivables). This Statement also does not apply to financial guarantee insurance contracts that are derivative instruments included within the scope of FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement will not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
MANAGEMENT
Upon the consummation of the Share Exchange, we made the following changes to our Board of Directors and executive officers:
| · | Concurrent with the consummation of the Share Exchange, Robert McCall, our sole director prior to the Share Exchange Transaction appointed Harmen Brenninkmeijer as a director of the Company. |
| · | Mr. McCall then resigned as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a director of the Company. |
| · | Mr. Brenninkmeijer then authorized an amendment to the Company’s Bylaws permitting the number of directors serving on the Board to be set by the resolution of the Board of Directors and set the number at five directors. He also appointed Peter Moffitt and Peter Brenninkmeijer as directors of the Company and appointed all of the current executive officers of the company. |
The following table sets forth the respective names, ages and positions of our directors, executive officers and key employees. All of the directors identified below was elected to the Board of Directors immediately after the consummation of the Share Exchange.
The following table sets forth the respective names, ages and positions of our directors and executive officers. Mr. Brenninkmeijer was elected to the Board of Directors immediately after the consummation of the Share Exchange.
Names of Officers and Directors | | Age | | Position |
| | | | |
Harmen Brenninkmeijer | | 43 | | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Peter Moffitt | | 55 | | President |
Peter Brenninkmeijer | | 42 | | Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
Each executive officer serves at the pleasure of our board of directors.
Executive Officers and Directors
Harmen Brenninkmeijer has been the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Octavian since he founded Octavian in September 2001, and currently holds the same positions with the Company. Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer also served as the President and owner of Xanadu Entertainment Ltd., from 2000 to March 2007. Mr. Brenninkmeijer began his career in 1991 with Mikohn Gaming Corp. (now called Progressive Gaming International Corporation), a supplier of integrated casino management solutions. In 1994, he founded the European Gaming Organisation, a trade group for European-based gaming manufacturers. In 1997, he established Avalon Casino Management CV. Mr. Brenninkmeijer served with Avalon Casino through 1999 and formed the casino division which operated several casino properties including the Playboy Casino in Rhodes, Greece. In 2000, Mr. Brenninkmeijer opened a Novomatic machine distributorship in Russia, which he subsequently folded into Octavian. He graduated in 1987 with a Business Degree from the InterManagement School in The Hague, The Netherlands. Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer and Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer are brothers.
Peter Moffitt has been President and a Director of Octavian since February 2008, and currently holds the same positions with the Company. Prior to joining Octavian, Mr. Moffitt was employed by the Unicum Group of Companies, a gaming company located in Russia, from May 2004 to February 2008. At Unicum, Mr. Moffitt was Chief Technology Officer from May 2004 to February 2008 and Vice President (Product Development) from January 2007 to February 2008. Prior to that, from December 2002 through May 2004, Mr. Moffitt was the President and owner of Moffitt Consulting Pty. Ltd., a technology consulting company incorporated in Australia. From April 1991 to December 2002, Mr. Moffitt was Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Bounty Ltd., an Australian gaming developer that he founded; concurrently he was Managing Director and Chief Technology Consultant at Odyssey Gaming Technology, also located in Australia. Mr. Moffitt earned a BSc (Computer Sciences) in 1987 and an MSc (Computer Sciences) in 1989 from California State University in Long Beach, California. He also received an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California in 1990.
Peter Brenninkmeijer has been the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and a Director of Octavian since March 1, 2007, and currently holds the same positions with the Company. Prior to joining Octavian, from September 2005 through February 2007 he was the Financial Director of the Xanadu group of companies, a casino developer. From February 2001 through August 2005, Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer was the Chief Financial Officer for Perot Systems Netherlands BV, a provider of information technology services located in Amersfoort, Netherlands. From 1996 to 2001, Peter worked for Mikohn Europe BV (now called Progressive Gaming International Corporation) where his responsibilities included opening Mikohn’s European office. He earned a Higher Business Administration Diploma in Accounting in 1989 from HEAO Leeuwarden, in the Netherlands. Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer and Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer are brothers.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Audit, Nominating and Compensation Committees; Nominating Process
Our Board of Directors does not have standing audit, nominating or compensation committees, committees performing similar functions, or charters for such committees. Instead, the functions that might be delegated to such committees are carried out by our Board of Directors, to the extent required. Our Board of Directors believes that the cost of establishing such committees, including the costs necessary to recruit and retain qualified independent directors to serve on our Board of Directors and such committees and the legal costs to properly form and document the authority, policies and procedures of such committees are not justified under our current circumstances.
We have no audit committee financial expert. We believe that the cost related to retaining a financial expert at this time is prohibitive. We believe the services of a financial expert are not warranted. Our Board of Directors believes that its current members have sufficient knowledge and experience to fulfill the duties and obligations of the audit committee for our company.
Our Board of Directors does not currently have a policy for the qualification, identification, evaluation, or consideration of board candidates. Our Board of Directors does not believe that a defined policy with regard to the qualification, identification, evaluation, or consideration of candidates recommended by shareholders is necessary at this time, due to the fact that we have not received any shareholder recommendations in the past. Our board of directors believes that the participation of all directors in the consideration of director nominees is appropriate, given the size of our board of directors. Our board of directors also will consider qualified director candidates identified by a member of senior management or by a shareholder. However, it is our general policy to re-nominate qualified incumbent directors and, absent special circumstances, our board of directors will not consider other candidates when a qualified incumbent consents to stand for re-election.
The Board of Directors considers the following minimum criteria when reviewing a director nominee: (1) director candidates must have the highest character and integrity, (2) director candidates must be free of any conflict of interest which would violate applicable laws or regulations or interfere with the proper performance of the responsibilities of a director, (3) director candidates must possess substantial and significant experience which would be of particular importance in the performance of the duties of a director, (4) director candidates must have sufficient time available to devote to our affairs in order to carry out the responsibilities of a director and (5) director candidates must have the capacity and desire to represent the best interests of our shareholders. Our board of directors screens candidates, does reference checks and conducts interviews, as appropriate. Our board of directors does not evaluate nominees for director any differently because the nominee is or is not recommended by a shareholder.
During 2007, none of our executive officers served as a member of the board of directors or on the compensation committee of a corporation where any of its executive officers served on our board of directors.
We expect to create one or more of such committees and/or policies as determined by our Board of Directors, provided that we will be required to have audit and compensation committees when, and if, our shares of Common Stock commence trading on the NASDAQ Capital or Global Market or on a national securities exchange such as the American Stock Exchange.
Change in Control Agreements
None.
Code of Ethics
We have not yet adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. However, we intend to adopt a formal Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Board Meetings
During our last fiscal year, our board of directors had no meetings. All proceedings of the Board of Directors were conducted by written consent.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
There have been no events under any bankruptcy act, no criminal proceedings and no judgments, injunctions, orders or decrees material to the evaluation of the ability and integrity of any director, executive officer, promoter or control person of Company during the past five years.
Director Independence
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC bulletin board interdealer quotation system, which does not have director independence requirements. Under NASDAQ rule 4200(a)(15), a director is not considered to be independent if he or she also is an executive officer or employee of the corporation.
Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board.
Shareholder Communications
Shareholder communications may be sent to our board of directors by mail addressed to: Board of Directors, Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., 1–3 Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AW, UNITED KINGDOM.
Additional Information
You may request a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended August 31, 2008, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2008 and all other public filings made by the Company with the SEC, by writing to our Corporate Secretary at Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., 1–3 Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AW, UNITED KINGDOM. Copies of the documents mentioned above also may be found on the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth the compensation earned for services rendered to Octavian for the two most recently completed years by (i) Octavian’s Principal Executive Officer and (ii) the two additional most highly compensated executive officers whose total compensation during the year ended December 31, 2007 exceeded US$100,000.
Name and Principal Position | | Year | | Salary ($) | | | Bonus ($) | | | Stock Awards ($) | | | Option Awards ($) | | | Non- Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | | | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | | | All Other Compensation ($) | | | Total Compensation ($) | |
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Harmen Brenninkmeijer, | | 2007 | | $ | 328,464 | (1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 328,464 | |
Chief Executive Officer | | 2006 | | $ | 352,741 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 352,741 | |
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Hans Zeidler, | | 2007 | | $ | 312,600 | (2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 312,600 | |
Chief Operating Officer | | 2006 | | $ | 260,450 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 260,450 | |
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Peter Brenninkmeijer, | | 2007 | | $ | 205,665 | (3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 205,665 | |
Chief Financial Officer | | 2006 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
(1) Harmen Brenninkmeijer served as the Chief Executive Officer of Octavian on a consulting basis during the years 2006 and 2007. Octavian contracted for his services from Hudson Trading Limited (“Hudson Trading”), a corporation formed under the laws of Cyprus and owned 100 percent by Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer. During 2007, Mr. Brenninkmeijer was paid €20,000 per month (US$27,372 based on the 2007 Average Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3686).
(2) Hans Zeidler served as chief operating officer of Octavian from March 2006 through March 2008 on a consulting basis. From March 1, 2006 through March 2008, he was paid consulting fees of US$26,050 per month. From January 2007 through April 2007, Octavian contracted for his services from Hudson Trading. From March 2006 through December 2006 and again from May 2007 through March 2008, Mr. Zeidler contracted to Octavian as an independent contractor. Mr. Zeidler resigned as Octavian’s Chief Operating Officer in March 2008, and he no longer provides services to Octavian.
(3) Peter Brenninkmeijer served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of Octavian from March 2007 through March 2008 on a consulting basis. From March 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007, he was paid total consulting fees of €54,000 (US$73,904.40 based on the 2007 Average Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3686). From July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, he was paid consulting fees of €16,000 per month (US$21,897.60 per month based on the 2007 Average Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3686). Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer was appointed Group Financial Director (Chief Financial Officer) of Octavian and became an employee of Octavian in April 2008.
Outstanding Equity Awards at end of Last Fiscal Year
None of the named executive officers of Octavian held any options at December 31, 2007. We have never made any grants of plan-based awards. We did not have any outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2007. We have never had any options exercised or stock vested. We have no pension benefits or nonqualified deferred compensation. We are required to make payments upon a change in control to the holders of the Debentures and Warrants. Under the Debentures, it is an event of default and they can accelerate. Under the Warrants, the holders have a redemption right equal to the Black-Scholes value of the Warrants.
Director Compensation
Octavian has historically not paid any of its directors for their services as directors and does not anticipate doing so. We do not have and never have had any non-employee directors.
Employment Contracts
Harmen Brenninkmeijer
We entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer, effective as of October 30, 2008 (the date of the closing of the Share Exchange) which continues in effect until December 31, 2013. Under the terms of this employment agreement, we have agreed to pay Mr. Brenninkmeijer an annual base salary of €300,000 (US$407,370 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579). In addition, Mr. Brenninkmeijer also has been granted a right to be issued the Earn Out Shares on an annual basis through December 31, 2013, in amounts ranging from 214,000 to 642,000 shares per annum, provided that we have achieved certain minimum EBITDA for each of those applicable years (ranging from EBITDA of -0- in 2008 to US$35,726,016 in 2013). Furthermore, we have issued Mr. Brenninkmeijer a seven-year warrant to purchase up to an additional 2,720,833 shares of our Common Stock, at an exercise price of $3.10 per share and on other similar terms as those provided in the Warrants to investors in the Private Placement, 1,073,333 of which Mr. Brenninkmeijer assigned to AGI. Mr. Brenninkmeijer is entitled to participate in all benefits available to executives of the Company and we have agreed to reimburse Mr. Brenninkmeijer for US$10,000,000 of life insurance with a cap of $50,000 on annual premiums reimbursable.
We may terminate Mr. Brenninkmeijer’s employment at anytime for cause. If we terminate his employment without cause or if he resigns for certain permitted reasons, we are required to pay his base salary through December 31, 2013, as well as issue him any Earn Out Shares earned through such date. These rights terminate immediately if we terminate his employment for cause or he resigns for any reason other than one of the permitted reasons.
Mr. Brenninkmeijer has also agreed not to solicit our customers for business or our employees for hire, during the term of his employment agreement and for 12 months thereafter. He has also agreed not to participate in a competing business, during the term of his employment agreement and for 12 months thereafter, unless his employment is terminated without cause or he resigns for one of the permitted reasons, in which case this covenant expires upon the termination of his employment.
Peter Moffitt
We also entered into a Service Agreement with Mr. Moffitt effective as of October 16, 2008. Under the terms of this Service Agreement, Mr. Moffitt is employed as the President of Octavian, for which he receives a salary of US$375,000 per annum. Mr. Moffitt also is entitled to receive a discretionary annual bonus based on his performance and the performance of Octavian. Mr. Moffitt has agreed not to be engaged in any business that is competitive with the business of Octavian, during his employment with Octavian and for two years after the termination of the Service Agreement.
Peter Brenninkmeijer
Octavian entered into a Statement of Particulars of Employment with Peter Brenninkmeijer effective as of April 2, 2008. Under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer is employed as the Group Financial Director of Octavian, for which he receives a salary of GBP 150,000 pounds per annum (US$224,805 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of GBP1=US$1.4987). Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer also is entitled to receive a discretionary annual bonus based on his performance and the performance of Octavian. Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer has agreed not to be engaged in any business that is competitive with the business of Octavian, during his employment with Octavian and for two years after the termination of his employment agreement.
Family Relationships
Mr. Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our chief executive officer, and Mr. Peter Brenninkmeijer, our chief financial officer, are brothers.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
This section of the prospectus includes descriptions of the material terms of the Share Exchange and Related Transactions, and other relationships and related transactions but does not purport to describe all the terms of such agreements or transactions. The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of these agreements, which are incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. We urge you to read the full text of these agreements.
Review, Approval and Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons
The general policy of the Company is that all material transactions with a related party, as well as all material transactions in which there is an actual, or, in some cases, perceived conflict of interest, including repurchases of Common Stock, including from our executive officers, are subject to prior review and approval by our board of directors.
Share Exchange Agreement
On the “Closing Date, Octavian Global f/k/a House Fly, entered into the Share Exchange Agreement with Octavian International Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of England and Wales and the Octavian Securities Holders, pursuant to which, among other things, the Octavian Securities Holders contributed all of their securities of Octavian International to Octavian Global in exchange for Octavian Global’s issuance to them of certain securities of Octavian Global.
Immediately prior to the consummation of the Share Exchange Transaction:
| · | The Company’s name was House Fly Rentals, Inc. |
| · | House Fly was a shell company with nominal assets and operations; |
| · | Robert McCall was House Fly’s President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors; |
| · | Mr. McCall owned 44.4 percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding securities; |
| · | House Fly owned 100 percent of a newly created Nevada corporation called Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., which had no operations or assets (“Octavian Global Sub”); and |
| · | The Octavian Securities Holders owned all of the outstanding securities of Octavian International. |
Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company issued to the Octavian Securities Holders an aggregate of 6,133,333 shares of House Fly Common Stock, resulting from the exchange of 16,527 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, for each outstanding Ordinary Share of Octavian International exchanged by the Octavian Securities Holders. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, along with the Repurchase Agreement (described hereafter), House Fly acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding securities of Octavian International and by acquiring the operating business of Octavian International, the Company ceased to be a shell company.
The securities House Fly issued to the Octavian Securities Holders located outside of the United States were issued pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration under Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act (“Regulation D”) and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The securities House Fly issued to Octavian Securities Holders within the United States were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided pursuant to Regulation D and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
Additionally, pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Octavian Global made representations and warranties to Octavian International and the Octavian Securities Holders, and Octavian International made representations and warranties to Octavian Global, in each case, regarding their respective businesses, operations and affairs. All representations and warranties in the Share Exchange Agreement will terminate on April 30, 2009. In the event that the representations and warranties made by the Company or the House Fly Shareholders result in damages to us and/or the Octavian Securities Holders, the limitation on liability afford to the House Fly Shareholders and the termination of the representations and warranties might prevent a recovery of all damages incurred. The representations and warranties of each of the parties in the Share Exchange Agreement (and in any related documents or agreements) do not state all of the facts necessary to completely and accurately represent the true state of affairs of Octavian Global and Octavian International, as the case may be, and are subject to significant qualifications and exceptions. Rather, such representations and warranties are primarily intended to serve as an allocation of risk among the parties. Accordingly, such representations and warranties should not be relied upon or viewed as accurate statements of actual facts or disclosure by either of the parties.
As a result of the Share Exchange Transaction and the consummation of the transactions pursuant to the Repurchase Agreement, the Company experienced a change in control and ceased to be a shell company. Octavian International became the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary and we are continuing the business plan of Octavian International.
The foregoing description of the Share Exchange Agreement is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Share Exchange Agreement, a copy of which is attached as an exhibit to this prospectus and incorporated herein by reference.
McCall Shares
House Fly issued 3,000,000 total shares of common stock at a price of $0.005 per share to its then-president, Mr. McCall for total consideration of $15,000 effective May 1, 2007. This issuance was made to Mr. McCall, who is a sophisticated individual and was in a position of access to relevant and material information regarding House Fly’s operations at that time. The shares were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and were restricted shares as defined in the Securities Act.
On the Closing Date, the Company also entered into the Repurchase Agreement with Mr. McCall, pursuant to which the Company repurchased from Mr. McCall an aggregate of 597,919 shares of Common Stock (the “Repurchase Shares”), which represented 44.4 percent of the Company’s shares of Common Stock then issued and outstanding, for an aggregate purchase price of US$300,000 (the “Repurchase”).
The foregoing description of the Repurchase Agreement is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Repurchase Agreement, a copy of which is attached as an exhibit to this prospectus and incorporated herein by reference.
Family relationships between any of the selling shareholders and Robert McCall our former President and Sole Director:
Bonnie Hicks Sister
Barry Hicks �� Brother-in-law
Private Placement
Concurrent with the closing of the Share Exchange Transaction, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors and closed a private placement offering pursuant to which it raised gross proceeds of $13 million and, among other things, issued and sold ten percent discount convertible debentures (“Debentures”) with an aggregate principal amount of US$14,285,700 convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock (“Conversion Shares”) at an initial conversion price of US$3.10, subject to adjustment other than for the reverse stock split discussed below (the “Private Placement”). Additionally, investors in the Private Placement received, common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,193,548 shares of Common Stock (2,096,774 shares at an initial exercise price of $3.10 per share and 2,096,774 shares at an initial exercise price of $4.65 per share, which exercise prices and the number of shares exercisable thereunder are subject to adjustment other than for the Reverse Stock Split discussed below (the “Warrants”)) and an aggregate of 4,624,327 shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”, together with the Debentures and Warrants, the “Private Placement Securities”). AGI, Octavian’s principal supplier of casino gaming machines and a holder of 35 percent of Octavian prior to the Share Exchange Transaction, participated in the Private Placement by investing US$5 million. The net proceeds received by Octavian Global after the payment of all offering expenses including, without limitation, legal fees, accounting fees and cash commissions paid to certain finders (described below) was US$10,199,812.64.
Octavian also entered into a finder’s agreement with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”), whereby Oppenheimer was engaged to act as a finder, but not as an agent, to the Company in connection with the Private Placement. Pursuant to this finder’s agreement, the Company paid Oppenheimer a cash finders fee of US$1,091,172.13 out of the proceeds of the Private Placement. The Company also issued to Oppenheimer and/or its designees 5-year warrants to purchase, in the aggregate, 309,677 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of US$3.10 per share. The warrants are substantially on the same terms and include the same provisions as those issued to investors in the Private Placement and, similarly the exercise price of these warrants was not adjusted as a result of the Reverse Stock Split described above.
At the closing of the private placement, we paid the escrow agent US$2,500, AGI US$30,000 for legal fees, Vicis Capital Master Fund US$30,000 for legal fees and US$75,000 in origination fees, and North East Finance (a finder for one of the investors) US$80,000 in origination fees along with a five-year warrant to purchase up to 25,806 shares of our Common Stock at an exercise price of US$3.10, the US$80,000 of which was netted out of the fee we paid to Oppenheimer.
Pursuant to the Private Placement and the Purchase Agreement, Octavian and the Company made representations and warranties to the investors regarding Octavian’s business, operations and affairs, and agreed to indemnify and hold each of them and each of their affiliates harmless for breaches of Octavian’s representations, warranties and covenants contained in those agreements, subject to certain limitations. The representations and warranties of the Company in the purchase agreements (and in any related documents or agreements) do not state all of the facts necessary to completely and accurately represent the true state of Octavian’s affairs, and are subject to significant qualifications and exceptions. Rather, such representations and warranties are primarily intended to serve as an allocation of risk among Octavian and the investors. Accordingly, such representations and warranties should not be relied upon or viewed as accurate statements of actual facts or disclosure by Octavian.
Agreements with AGI
Octavian is a non-exclusive distributor for AGI in various countries in Latin America, and Octavian’s wholly-owned subsidiary Casino & Amusement Technology Supplies is a non-exclusive AGI distributor in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States member countries. As such, AGI is and has been Octavian’s largest supplier and, prior to the closing of the Share Exchange, Octavian had outstanding accounts payables of approximately €18,756,207 as of September 30, 2008 (US$27,100,843.49 based on the September 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.4449). Pursuant to certain agreements between AGI and Octavian entered into immediately prior to the Share Exchange, AGI and Octavian agreed to the following:
| · | AGI converted €4 million (US$5,114,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3502) of accounts payable to it by Octavian into 652 Ordinary Shares of Octavian, representing 35 percent of the outstanding share capital of Octavian. |
| · | AGI restructured an additional €8 million of accounts payable (US$10,863,200 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) into a four-year loan, which accrues interest at a rate of three month USD LIBOR plus four percent (4%) (capped at a maximum rate of eight percent (8%)) per year, and is payable in equal monthly installments of €166,666.67 (US$226,316.67 based on the January 8, 2009 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.3579) over a period of 48 months, that commenced on October 31, 2008. As of January 8, 2009, we are current with all payments due to AGI. As security for the obligation, Octavian granted AGI a security interest in the IP Rights. |
| · | AGI invested US$5 million in the Private Placement. |
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| · | Octavian agreed to repay outstanding accounts payable to AGI, as of the closing date of the Private Placement, in an aggregate amount of €6,756,207 (US$8,637,810.65 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1 = US$1.2785) as follows: €2 million (US$2,557,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1 = US$1.2785) from the proceeds of the Private Placement and the remaining balance in four equal installments of €1,189,051.45 payable on November 30, 2008, December 31, 2008, January 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009. The initial payment of €2 million was made from the proceeds of the Private Placement. The Company is currently late in the accounts payments to AGI due November 30th and December 31st. The aggregate amount of these payments owed is approximately 2.3 Million Euros (US$3,123,170 based on the January 8, 2009 exchange rate of € 1 = US$1.3579). As a result of the Company’s failure to make these payments in a timely manner, it is not currently in compliance with certain agreements entered into with AGI in connection with the share exchange and financing transactions consummated by the Company on October 30, 2008. The Company is currently having discussions with AGI regarding the settlement of these accounts and based on conversations with AGI, does not believe that AGI currently intends to enforce any rights it may have with respect to the failure to make such payments. |
Agreements with PacificNet
On December 7, 2007, (i) Octavian, Emperor and Ziria entered into the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement with (ii) PacificNet,. The terms of the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement provided for the acquisition by PacificNet of all of the outstanding securities of Emperor. This acquisition was completed on January 22, 2008, upon which Emperor became a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of PacificNet and Octavian became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PacificNet. The purchase price payable by PacificNet was (i) up to 2,330,000 shares of PacificNet’s common stock, representing approximately 19.5 percent of PacificNet’s then outstanding shares of common stock and (ii) the Earn-Out Amount. The shares of PacificNet common stock were required to be placed in escrow at closing and were to be released upon the satisfaction of certain requirements under the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement. Additionally, the Earn-Out Amount was to be paid to Octavian over a period of time in installments from 2009 through 2012. In connection with the agreement, Harmen Brenninkmeijer was named to the board of directors of PacificNet and entered into the Service Agreement with PacificNet. Mr. Brenninkmeijer never performed any services for PacificNet, and neither PacificNet nor Octavian ever compensated him under the terms of the Executive Service Agreement.
On May 14, 2008, all of the parties to the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement entered into the PacificNet Termination Agreement. The Service Agreement also was terminated. As a result of the termination of the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement, neither the remaining consideration shares of PacificNet common stock (being 1.1 million) nor any of the Earn-Out Amount were transferred/paid to Ziria, and all shares of Emperor were returned to Ziria and the 1.2 million shares of PacificNet common stock to Ziria were returned to PacificNet. Upon the consummation of this transaction, Emperor was no longer a direct subsidiary of PacificNet, nor was Octavian any longer an indirect subsidiary of PacificNet. Harmen Brenninkmeijer resigned from the board of directors of PacificNet on May 21, 2008. PacificNet paid Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc., a company that acted as a consultant to Octavian for the PacificNet Acquisition, 30,000 PacificNet shares.
In satisfaction of its obligations under the PacificNet Termination Agreement, Octavian issued to PacificNet 61 Ordinary Shares of Octavian International prior to the Share Exchange, which were exchanged for 199,333 shares of our Common Stock. As part of its settlement agreement with PacificNet, Inc., PacificNet was granted the one-time right to purchase up to a number of shares that would cause its ownership of Octavian International as of the date of exercise of the option to equal 5% of the equity of Octavian International provided that such right is exercised prior to May 14, 2009.
PacificNet also agreed, under the terms of the PacificNet Termination Agreement, to issue 500,000 shares of PacificNet’s common stock to Octavian as it directs. Octavian has directed that these shares be issued to Ziria. These PacificNet shares will be subject to a one-year lock up and sale restriction, any sale of these shares must be communicated to PacificNet in advance, PacificNet has the right of refusal to arrange buyers for the shares, and PacificNet will be entitled to half of the net gain on any partial sale of PacificNet shares.
PacificNet and Octavian further agreed, under the terms of the PacificNet Termination Agreement, to use reasonable endeavors to formalize the following business opportunities:
| · | A non-exclusive distribution agreement and license pursuant to which PacificNet will be appointed as a distributor of Octavian’s products in Macau, provided that eBet would be the only other distributor permitted to distribute Octavian’s products in that territory; and |
| · | A joint venture relationship relating to the development of future business opportunities in Macau and other territories in Asia. |
Upon receipt of funding, Octavian agreed to pay PacificNet US$200,000 in consideration for PacificNet’s localization and language translation of Octavian’s products into the Chinese language. Additionally, Octavian agreed to use its reasonable endeavors to meet minimum sales targets from the sale of PacificNet’s machines of: US$4 million during the twelve month period ended mid-year 2009 and US$6 million during the twelve month period ended mid-year 2010. Octavian’s commitment to achieving these targets was agreed to by Octavian undertaking to use its reasonable endeavors to comply. PacificNet agreed to provide appropriate support to assist in achieving these goals. On January 5, 2009, Octavian received a letter from PacificNet pursuant to which it has asserted a claim against Octavian for certain alleged events of default by Octavian under the PacificNet Termination Agreement (the “Claim”). Pursuant to the Claim, PacificNet has demanded payments, in an aggregate amount of $280,000, for certain services allegedly performed by PacificNet, as well as the reimbursement of certain expenses related to prior transactions between the parties. The Company’s management has reviewed the Claim and believes that it is without merit and plans to defend against any actions taken by PacificNet accordingly.
Agreement with Lilac
Lilac performed consulting services for Octavian in connection with the Share Exchange and Private Placement for which Octavian issued 149 Ordinary Shares of Octavian International in consideration for such services, which were exchanged for 492,333 shares of our Common Stock.
Indemnification Agreements
We intend to enter into Indemnification Agreements with each person who became one of our directors or officers in connection with the consummation of, or shortly after, the Share Exchange, pursuant to which, among other things, we intend to agree to indemnify such directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law and provide for advancement of legal expenses under certain circumstances.
The following table provides information concerning beneficial ownership of our capital stock as of January 9, 2009, by:
| · | Each shareholder, or group of affiliated shareholders, that we know owns more than 5% of any class of our outstanding capital stock; |
| · | Each of our named executive officers; |
| · | Each of our directors; and |
| · | All of our directors and named executive officers as a group. |
For more information regarding our principal shareholders and the relationship, position and office they have had with us, see “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Management – Directors and Executive Officers”. As of January 9, 2009, there were 8,016,400 shares of our Common Stock outstanding.
Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, and subject to applicable community property laws, the persons or entities named have sole voting and investment power with respect to tall shares of our Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes, the principal address of each of the shareholders and the directors and officers identified below is c/o Octavian International Limited, Bury House, 1-3 Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AW, United Kingdom.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Title of Class | | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (1) | | | Percentage of Class (2) | |
5% Shareholders: | | | | | | | |
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Ziria Enterprises Limited (3) | Common Stock | | | 3,295,000 | (4) | | | 41.1 | % |
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Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (5) | Common Stock | | | 2,501,151 | (6) | | | 31.2 | % |
Management: | | | | | | | | | |
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Harmen Brenninkmeijer (3) | Common Stock | | | 5,156,000 | (7) | | | 64.3 | % |
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Peter Moffitt | Common Stock | | | — | | | | * | % |
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Peter Brenninkmeijer | Common Stock | | | — | | | | * | % |
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All executive officers and directors as a group (3 persons) | Common Stock | | | 5,156,000 | | | | 64.3 | % |
* Less than 1%
(1) | Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to options and warrants exercisable or convertible at or within 60 days are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such option or warrant but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. The indication herein that shares are beneficially owned is not an admission on the part of the listed shareholder that he, she or it is or will be a direct or indirect beneficial owner of those shares. |
(2) | Based upon 8,016,400 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of January 9, 2009. Does not include any shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of convertible debentures, warrants or options of the Company outstanding. |
(3) | Ziria Enterprises Limited is a corporation formed and existing under the laws of Cyprus. Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer and a director, indirectly owns 100 percent of the outstanding equity interests of Ziria Enterprises Limited, as a result of his ownership of 100 percent of the outstanding equity interests of Balaton Holding Ltd., a corporation formed and existing under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, which owns 100 percent of the outstanding equity interests of Ziria Enterprises. |
(4) | Includes 3,295,000 shares issued pursuant to the Share Exchange Transaction. |
(5) | Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH is 100% owned by Novomatic AG Holding, an Austrian public company. |
(6) | Includes (i) 2,146,667 shares of Common Stock issued to AGI in the Share Exchange Transaction and (ii) 354,484 shares of Common Stock issued to AGI in the Private Placement. Does not include (i) 1,772,419 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Debenture issued to AGI in the Private Placement; (ii) 1,612,903 shares of Common Stock issuable to AGI upon exercise of Warrants issued to AGI in the Private Placement; and (iii) 1,073,333 shares usable upon exercise of a seven-year warrant exercisable at US$3.10 per share, since, under the terms of these securities, they may not be exercised or converted by AGI for more than 60 days, to the extent that AGI then beneficially owns greater than 4.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock or such exercise or conversion would cause it to own greater than 4.99%. |
(7) | Includes (i) 3,295,000 shares issued pursuant to the Share Exchange Transaction and held by Ziria, (ii) 1,647,500 shares issuable upon exercise of a seven-year warrant at US$3.10 per share and (iii) 214,000 earn-out shares issued to Mr. Brenninkmeijer on January 9, 2009, under the Employment Agreement. Does not include any of the up to 2,780,000 earn-out shares which may be issuable to Mr. Brenninkmeijer under the terms of his Employment Agreement, as none of these shares is issuable within sixty days of the date of this prospectus. |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
The following summary is a description of the material terms of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.’s capital stock. Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.’s articles of incorporation and by-laws are incorporated by reference as exhibits into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.
General
The following description of the Common Stock, preferred stock and the relevant provisions of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.’s articles of incorporation and bylaws are summaries thereof and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., copies of which are incorporated by reference as exhibits into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and all applicable law. Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.’s articles of incorporation is an amendment and restatement of the original House Fly articles of incorporation.
The Company is authorized by its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to issue an aggregate of 150,000,000 shares of common stock, par value US$0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) and 10,000,000 shares of blank-check preferred stock, par value of US$0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”). As of January 9, 2009, there were 8,016,400 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding and no share of Preferred Stock outstanding. All of the shares of our authorized capital stock, when issued for such consideration as our board of directors may determine, shall be fully paid and non-assessable.
Common Stock
All outstanding shares of Common Stock are of the same class and have equal rights and attributes. The holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. All shareholders are entitled to share equally in dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available. In the event of liquidation, the holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of all liabilities. The shareholders do not have cumulative or preemptive rights. None of the Common Stock has any pre-emptive or other subscription rights. There will be no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock.
Preferred Stock
Our board of directors has the authority to issue Preferred Stock in one or more classes or series and to fix the designations, powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates, terms of redemption, redemption prices, conversion rights and liquidation preferences of the shares constituting any class or series, without further vote or action by the shareholders. The issuance of Preferred Stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company without further action by the shareholders and may adversely affect the voting and other rights of the holders of our Common Stock. At present, we have no plans to issue any Preferred Stock.
Convertible Debentures and Warrants
On October 30, 2008, we consummated the Private Placement. The investors in the Private Placement acquired the Debentures. The Debentures shall be repaid within three years from the date of issuance, subject to the occurrence of an event of default, with interest payable at the rate per annum equal to ten percent for the applicable interest period. The Debentures may be converted at the option of the selling security holders into shares of our Common Stock at an initial conversion price of US$3.10 per share. We have an optional redemption right to repurchase all of the Debentures for 118% of the face amount of the Debentures plus all accrued and outstanding interest and expenses.
The Debentures and Warrants contain restrictions on their conversion or exercise in certain circumstances. A holder will not be permitted to convert a Debenture or exercise a Warrant if such conversion or exercise would result in such holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding immediately after the conversion or exercise.
Under the terms of the Debentures, other than in certain circumstances, we are prohibited from issuing Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents until October 30, 2009, or for a longer period of time if we do not remain current in our SEC filings; provided, however, that, subject to the approval of the lead investor in the Private Placement, we are permitted to issue additional Debentures for an aggregate principal amount equal to US$32,967,000 less the aggregate principal amount of the Debentures issued in the Private Placement. Until the date that none of the investors in the Private Placement holds more than US$500,000 in Debentures, we are prohibited from entering into any equity financings that have a price determined by future market prices, other than issuances of stock in lieu of interest or dividends, which can vary with the market. If we enter into an equity financing on or prior to October 30, 2009, we must give the investors in the Private Placement the first right to participate. If we enter into any financings while the Debentures are outstanding at a price per share that is less than the conversion price, the Debentures will reset to the lower price.
As long as the Debentures remain outstanding, we may not incur any additional debt, including guarantees, or put liens on our assets without the consent of at least 67 percent of the holders in interest of the Debentures, other than in limited circumstances.
Shares of Common Stock issued in connection with the Private Placement securities are eligible to be sold pursuant to Rule 144, upon surrender of a share bearing a legend, upon which we will have five business days to authorize our transfer agent to reissue certificates without legends, or to electronically deliver shares. If we do not deliver un-legended certificates within seven business days of the request, we will be liable for damages equal to US$10 per day for each US$2,000 in market value of securities, increasing to US$20 per day after the fifth day that damages accrue. If an investor in the Private Placement converts its Debentures or exercises its Warrants and we fail to deliver securities within seven business days of receipt of the conversion or exercise notice, we must pay damages equal to 0.5 percent of the market value of the securities being converted or exercised per day, increasing to one percent after 12 trading days. These penalties are limited to one per holder; therefore, a holder cannot receive penalties both for failure to reissue certificates and for failure to deliver securities. As an alternative to these penalties, a holder can ask for compensation for any buy-in, that is, if a holder sells on reliance of receiving the shares, and we do not deliver them within 10 trading days and the holder is bought in by its broker, we would be obligated to cover the cost of the buy-in which, if the stock price goes up, could be significant.
From October 30, 2009 until October 30, 2010, if we do not keep our SEC reports current and up-to-date, we will be obligated to pay each investor one percent of their subscription amount on the occurrence of the failure and each month thereafter until cured. Because we did not file this post-effective amendment to our current registration statement by November 30, 2008, we were required pay Vicis Capital Master Fund US$2,500. Moreover, if the post-effective amendment to our current registration statement is not declared effective by February 28, 2009, then we are required pay Vicis Capital Master Fund US$2,500 per month until it is declared effective.
We completed a 1-for-5.0174 reverse stock split on January 7, 2009, and we are prevented from doing another reverse stock split until October 30, 2009. If we determine to file a registration statement in the future, we are obligated to give each investor in the Private Placement the right to include their shares, subject to customary cutbacks, but there are no penalties incurred in connection with this obligation.
No interest accrues on the Debentures through October 30, 2009. After that date, we have the right to pay interest in shares based on a payment ratio equal to the average of the 20 volume weighted average prices of our Common Stock prior to payment. Such right is subject to the shares being registered for resale with the SEC, and the trading volume being at least US$25,000 per day during the 20 days that our Common Stock trades prior to the date of payment, along with other standard conditions, including that there has been no default and that our stock is quoted on the OTCBB. We also will be required to deliver shares to the investors prior to the beginning of the pricing period in an amount that we estimate will be required to be issued.
We do not have an unconditional right to pre-pay the Debentures. If we decide to prepay the Debentures, we are required to do so via the optional redemption mechanism, which first requires that the equity conditions are met. The equity conditions include, among others, that the shares underlying the Debentures be transferable pursuant to Rule 144 or an effective resale registration statement, the stock be quoted on the OTCBB, there be no pending merger or acquisition, there be no pending event of default, and the average trading volume being at least US$50,000 per day during the 20 days that our Common Stock trades prior to the date of payment. The price of redemption would be 118 percent of the principal amount of the debentures (effectively a 27 percent premium, after taking into account the original issue discount), along with the issuance of a seven-year warrant at the conversion price to purchase up to 50 percent of the shares underlying the Debentures. Since the terms of the Private Placement did not allow for forced conversion, this redemption mechanism would be the only way for us to redeem the Debentures.
The Debentures and Warrants contain anti-dilution provisions that would reduce the conversion price pursuant to a reset based on our EBITDA that will occur in or about March 2010 if the average stock price during December 2009 is less than US$3.10 or if our EBITDA is less than US$8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. In such case, it gets reset to the higher of the market price and US$3.10 multiplied by the fraction determined by dividing actual EBITDA by US$8 million. Additionally, if we enter into a transaction at a price below the conversion price of the Debentures or exercise price of the Warrants. The anti-dilution provisions are subject to customary exceptions, such as issuances under a stock option plan and strategic issuances.
In addition to the above-described restrictions on debt and equity offerings, absent the prior written consent of at least 67 percent of the investors in interest in the Private Placement, we cannot amend the charter documents to adversely affect any rights of the Debenture holders, repay or repurchase equity securities of the Company, repay or repurchase any debt of the Company, other than customary permitted debt (including AGI), or pay dividends or distributions on the equity of the Company.
Registration Rights
Investors who participated in the Private Placement were granted piggyback registration rights. Under these rights, investors in the Private Placement have the right to include their shares in any registration that we effect under the Securities Act, subject to customer underwriter cutbacks. The underwriters of any underwritten offering have the right to limit on a pro rata basis the number of shares registered by these holders. We must pay all expenses, except for underwriters’ discounts and commissions, incurred in connection with these piggyback registration rights.
Anti-Takeover Provisions
As noted above, the Board of Directors, without shareholder approval, has the authority under the articles of incorporation to issue Preferred Stock with rights superior to the rights of the holders of Common Stock. As a result, preferred stock could be issued quickly and easily, could adversely affect the rights of holders of Common Stock and could be issued with terms calculated to delay or prevent a change of control or make removal of management more difficult.
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Our bylaws permit us to issue “blank check” preferred stock.
Nevada anti-takeover statue
We may become subject to Nevada's Control Share Acquisition Act (Nevada Revised Statutes 78.378 -78.3793), which prohibits an acquirer, under certain circumstances, from voting shares of a corporation's stock after crossing specific threshold ownership percentages, unless the acquirer obtains the approval of the issuing corporation's shareholders. The first such threshold is the acquisition of at least one-fifth but less than one-third of the outstanding voting power. Octavian may become subject to Nevada's Control Share Acquisition Act if it has 200 or more shareholders of record at least 100 of whom are residents of the State of Nevada and does business in the State of Nevada directly or through an affiliated corporation. Currently, we do not conduct business in the State of Nevada directly or through an affiliated corporation.
We are also subject to Nevada's Combination with Interested Shareholders Statute (Nevada Revised Statutes 78.411 -78.444) which prohibits an "interested shareholder" from entering into a "combination" with the corporation, unless certain conditions are met. An "interested shareholder" is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, beneficially owns (or within the prior three years, did beneficially own) 10 percent or more of the corporation's voting stock.
Indemnification of Directors, Officers and Controlling Persons
The Company’s officers and directors are indemnified as provided by the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “NRS”) and the Company’s bylaws.
Under the NRS, director immunity from liability to a company or its shareholders for monetary liabilities applies automatically unless it is specifically limited by a company’s articles of incorporation. The Company’s articles of incorporation do not limit such immunity. Pursuant to the NRS, immunity is not provided when there is:
| 1. | a willful failure to deal fairly with the company or its shareholders in connection with a matter in which the director has a material conflict of interest; |
| 2. | a violation of criminal law (unless the director has reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was lawful or no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful); |
| 3. | a transaction from which the director derived an improper personal profit; and |
The Company’s bylaws provide that the Company will indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent not prohibited by the NRS; provided, however, that the Company may modify the extent of such indemnification through individual contracts with its directors and officers; and provided, further, that the Company shall not be required to indemnify any director or officer in connection with any proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless:
| 1. | such indemnification is expressly required to be made by law; |
| 2. | the proceeding was authorized by the Company��s Board of Directors; |
| 3. | such indemnification is provided by the Company, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested to the Company under Nevada law; or |
| 4. | such indemnification is required to be made pursuant to the bylaws. |
The Company’s bylaws provide that the Company will advance to any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of fact that his or she is or was a director or officer, of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director or executive officer of another company, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, prior to the final disposition of the proceeding, promptly following request therefore, all expenses incurred by any director or officer in connection with such proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay said amounts if it should be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified under the Company’s bylaws or otherwise.
The Company’s bylaws provide that no advance shall be made by the Company to any officer of the Company, except by reason of the fact that such officer is or was a director of the Company in which event this paragraph shall not apply, in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, if a determination is reasonably and promptly made: (a) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the proceeding, or (b) if such quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, that the facts known to the decision-making party at the time such determination is made demonstrate clearly and convincingly that such person acted in bad faith or in a manner that such person did not believe to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to the Company’s directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions above, or otherwise, the Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, and is, therefore, unenforceable.
The Company intends to enter into indemnification agreements with each of its officers and directors under which we expect to agree to indemnify them to the full extent permitted by law for any loss that they are legally obligated to pay, subject to a few exceptions, in connection with any proceeding in which they are involved, including threatened, pending or completed claims, actions, suits and proceedings of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature, (a) because they are, or were, or agreed to become, a director or officer of the Company; (b) because of any actual or alleged error or misstatement made by them; (c) because of any action or inaction of the director or officer while acting as a director or officer of the Company; or (d) because of such director or officer serving at the Company’s request as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Company or of another entity or enterprise. The indemnification agreements further are expected to provide that in the event of any change in any applicable law, statute or rule regarding the right of a Nevada corporation to indemnify a director or officer, such changes, to the extent that they would expand the director’s or officer’s indemnification rights, will be within the scope of our indemnification obligations under the intended indemnification agreements, and, to the extent that they would narrow the director’s or officer’s indemnification rights, will not affect or limit the scope of our indemnification obligations under the indemnification agreements unless applicable laws, statutes or rules require that those changes apply to the indemnification agreements. The Company intends to continue entering into indemnification agreements with any future officers and directors.
The Company intends to maintain a liability insurance policy, pursuant to which its directors and officers may be insured against liability they incur for serving in their capacities as directors and officers of the Company.
These limitations of liability and indemnification provisions may discourage a shareholder from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. The provisions may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit us and our shareholders. A shareholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent the Company pays the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these limitations of liability and indemnification provisions.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is Island Stock Transfer, whose address is 100 Second Avenue South, Suite 705S, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the securities offered pursuant to this prospectus was passed upon for us by The O’Neal Law Firm, P.C., whose address is 14835 East Shea Boulevard Suite 103, PMB 494, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and for the two years in the period ended December 31, 2007 included in this prospectus have been audited by Kabani & Co., an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein. Such consolidated financial statements are included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company has filed with the SEC in Washington, D.C. a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the Common Stock offered hereby. This prospectus supplements and amends the prospectus that was filed as a part of the Registration Statement, and, as permitted by the SEC’s rules does not contain all of the information presented in the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the Common Stock offered hereby, reference is made to the registration statement and the exhibits and any schedules filed therewith. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete and, in each instance, if such contract or document is filed as an exhibit, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each statement being qualified in all respects by such reference. A copy of the registration statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto, may be read and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at Room 1580, One Station Place, 100 F. Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov from which interested persons can electronically access the registration statement, including the exhibits and any schedules thereto.
We file annual and periodic reports with the SEC. You may read and copy any document we file at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at Room 1580, One Station Place, 100 F. Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. You also can request copies of the documents, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room. These filings also are available to the public from the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov.
OCTAVIAN INTERNATIONAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Contents
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-1 |
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Consolidated Financial Statements | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2007 | F-2 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations For Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 | F-3 |
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) For Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 | F-4 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 | F-5 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements | F-6 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors of Octavian International Limited and Subsidiaries.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Octavian International Limited and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards established by 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 consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Octavian International Limited and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and the results of their consolidated operations and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company incurred net losses of $18,946,459. In addition, the Company has working capital deficit of $16,684,713 and accumulated deficit of $14,959,148 as of December 31, 2007. Also, the Company’s operations are mainly dependent upon one major supplier Austrian Gaming Industries to whom the Company owes approximately $14 million in accounts payable as at December 31, 2007. These factors, among others, as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ KABANI & COMPANY, INC.
LOS ANGELES, CA
June 25, 2008
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheet December 31, 2007 |
ASSETS | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | |
Cash & cash equivalents | | $ | 2,437,646 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,355,176 | | | 8,023,575 | |
Other receivable | | | 2,508,911 | |
Inventory, net | | | 2,217,118 | |
Prepaid expense and other current assets | | | 9,464 | |
Total current assets | | | 15,196,714 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 692,284 | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 1,819,142 | |
OTHER ASSETS | | | 85,509 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 17,793,649 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Short term overdrafts and loans | | $ | 3,600,166 | |
Accounts payable | | | 21,456,961 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3,974,361 | |
Customer deposits | | | 2,849,939 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 31,881,427 | |
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Loans Payable | | | 531,016 | |
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Minority stockholders' interests | | | 30,522 | |
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COMMITMENTS & CONTIGENCIES | | | | |
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT: | | | | |
Common stock, $1.42 per share; authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,000 | | | 1,423 | |
Other comprehensive income | | | 308,409 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (14,959,148 | ) |
Total stockholders' deficit | | | (14,649,316 | ) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | $ | 17,793,649 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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Net Revenue | | $ | 23,538,458 | | | $ | 61,752,868 | |
Cost of Revenue | | | 17,239,584 | | | | 48,116,593 | |
Gross profit | | | 6,298,874 | | | | 13,636,275 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | |
General, administrative and selling expenses | | | 25,216,672 | | | | 8,464,049 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 827,173 | | | | 632,686 | |
Impairment of goodwill | | | 471,611 | | | | - | |
Total operating expenses | | | 26,515,456 | | | | 9,096,735 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | (20,216,582 | ) | | | 4,539,540 | |
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Non-operating income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense) | | | (24,471 | ) | | | (25,365 | ) |
Interest income (expense) | | | (268,135 | ) | | | 368 | |
Share of earnings (loss) of associated co's | | | (160,610 | ) | | | 156,743 | |
Foreign Currency transaction gain | | | 141,620 | | | | 139,478 | |
Gain (Loss) on disposal of property & equipment | | | (34,051 | ) | | | 6,517 | |
Outside stockholders' interests | | | 32,224 | | | | (4,744 | ) |
Total non-operating income (expense) | | | (313,423 | ) | | | 272,997 | |
Income (loss) before taxation | | | (20,530,005 | ) | | | 4,812,537 | |
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Taxation | | | (1,583,546 | ) | | | 1,692,016 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | (18,946,459 | ) | | | 3,120,521 | |
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Other comprehensive item | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | | | (254,186 | ) | | | 355,239 | |
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Net comprehensive income | | $ | (19,200,645 | ) | | $ | 3,475,760 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
| | Common Stock | | | Comprehensive | | | Accumulated | | | Stockholders' | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Income (loss) | | | Income (Deficit) | | | Equity (Deficit) | |
Balance, December 31, 2005 | | | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,423 | | | $ | 207,356 | | | $ | 866,790 | | | $ | 1,075,569 | |
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Change in foreign currency translation gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | 355,239 | | | | - | | | | 355,239 | |
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Net income for the yead ended December 31, 2006 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,120,521 | | | | 3,120,521 | |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,423 | | | | 562,595 | | | | 3,987,311 | | | | 4,551,329 | |
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Change in foreign currency translation loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | (254,186 | ) | | | - | | | | (254,186 | ) |
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Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2007 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (18,946,459 | ) | | | (18,946,459 | ) |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | | | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,423 | | | $ | 308,409 | | | $ | (14,959,148 | ) | | $ | (14,649,316 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (18,946,459 | ) | | $ | 3,120,521 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
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Depreciation and amortization | | | 827,173 | | | | 632,686 | |
Impairment of goodwill | | | 471,611 | | | | - | |
Exchange gain | | | (141,620 | ) | | | (139,478 | ) |
Gain/loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | 34,051 | | | | (6,517 | ) |
Gain attributed to minority interest in subsidiaries | | | (32,224 | ) | | | 4,744 | |
Bad debt expense | | | 9,390,170 | | | | 1,832,679 | |
Share of earnings from associated companies | | | 160,610 | | | | (156,743 | ) |
(Increase) / decrease in assets: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 989,970 | | | | (8,696,102 | ) |
Other receivable & Loan Receivable | | | 654,559 | | | | 306,692 | |
Inventory | | | 1,384,411 | | | | (270,339 | ) |
Prepaid expense | | | (3,351 | ) | | | (5,647 | ) |
Other assets | | | (85,701 | ) | | | - | |
Increase / (decrease) in current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | 2,881,638 | | | | 1,267,517 | |
Accrued expenses | | | (495,600 | ) | | | (1,014,970 | ) |
Customer deposits | | | 2,205,309 | | | | 538,541 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (705,453 | ) | | | (2,586,416 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment | | | (206,950 | ) | | | (575,023 | ) |
Intangibles | | | (1,793,237 | ) | | | (560,703 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,000,187 | ) | | | (1,135,726 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Short term overdrafts and loans | | | 4,071,195 | | | | 36,104 | |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 17,494 | | | | 372,681 | |
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NET INCREASE /(DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 1,383,049 | | | | (3,313,358 | ) |
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CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 1,054,597 | | | | 4,367,955 | |
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CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | | $ | 2,437,646 | | | $ | 1,054,597 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 268,000 | | | $ | - | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 291,000 | | | $ | 194,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 1 – The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Line of Business
Octavian International Ltd. (“Octavian” or the “Company”) is a global provider of a full end-to-end suite of gaming systems and products. Octavian is the largest independent provider of networked Casino Management Systems (CMS), leading edge games and advanced gaming products serving casinos, AWP (Amusement with Prizes) and lotteries in over 30 countries. The Company is a subsidiary of Emperor Holdings Limited, a company registered in Cyprus.
Octavian’s primary focus is to establish long lasting relationships with customers by providing a full end-to-end suite of innovative gaming solutions. Delivered through the Company’s core businesses, OctaSystems, OctaGames, OctaSupplies and OctaLotto, Octavian provides comprehensive solutions and infrastructure systems allowing both large and small operators to increase efficiency, profitability and control while bringing their customer’s top-of-the-line, innovative, downloadable and installed games.
Octavian employs more than 180 people in 11 locations around the world, with approximately 50% of staff involved in solution and software development.
Going Concern
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred accumulated losses of $14,959,148 and working capital deficit of $16,684,713 as at December 31, 2007. In addition the Company’s operations are dependent on one major supplier Austrian Gaming Industries to whom the Company owes approximately $14 million as at December 31, 2007. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional capital, obtain financing and to succeed in its future operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company has taken certain restructuring steps to provide the necessary capital to continue its operations. These steps included, but not limited to: 1) accelerate cost reductions in staff where possible and other monthly fixed cost; 2) focus on execution of the new high potential gaming business initiatives; 3) financial restructuring by changing part of the outstanding accounts payable to equity; 4) financial restructuring by changing part of the outstanding accounts payable into a 3 year loan at 6.5% annual interest; 5) formation of strategic distributor ships in growing market Asia; 6) issuance and/or restructure of new long-term convertible debentures.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Octavian International Ltd. and its subsidiaries as follows:
Subsidiary | | Place Incorporated | | % Owned |
Casino Amusement Technology Supplies Ltd. | | England and Wales | | 100 |
Octavian Latin America S.A. | | Columbia | | 89.7 |
Octavian International (Europe) Ltd. | | England and Wales | | 100 |
Octavian International (Latin America) Ltd. | | England and Wales | | 100 |
Octavian Ukraine | | Ukraine | | 100 |
Octavian SPb | | Russia | | 100 |
Atlantis | | Russia | | 100 |
Argelink S.A. | | Argentina | | 100 |
Octavian Italy Srl | | Italy | | 50 |
Octavian Germany Limited | | Germany | | 51% |
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company’s functional currency is the British Pound (GBP) and the Company’s subsidiaries use their local currencies: Colombian Peso (COP); Russian Rouble (RUB); Argentine Peso (ARS); and Ukraine Hryvnia (UAH), as their functional currency. However, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States Dollars ($).
Foreign Currency Translation
As of December 31, 2007, the accounts of the Company were maintained, and their consolidated financial statements were expressed in their local currencies. Such consolidated financial statements were translated into U.S. Dollars (USD) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 52, "Foreign Currency Translation," with the GBP as the functional currency. According to the Statement, all assets and liabilities were translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, stockholder's equity are translated at the historical rates and statement of operations items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate for the year. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income in accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income”.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas that require estimates and assumptions include valuation of accounts receivable, other receivables, and inventory determination of useful lives of property and equipment, and intangible assets, and estimation of certain liabilities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and cash in time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves.
Inventories
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first in, first out method. Management compares the cost of inventories with the market value, and allowance is made for writing down the inventories to their market value, if lower.
Other Receivable
Other receivable consists of prepayments and other non trading debts.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Property & Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows:
Computer Equipment | 3 years |
Gaming Equipment | 3 years |
Fixtures and fittings | 4 to 5 years |
Research and Development
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. These costs consist primarily of salaries and direct payroll related costs.
Software Development Costs
Software development costs related to computer games and network and terminal operating systems developed by the Company are capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. When the software is a component part of a product, capitalization begins with the product reaches technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment for recoverability of capitalized software development costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are comprised primarily of salaries and direct payroll related costs and the purchase of existing software to be used in the Company's products.
Amortization of capitalized software development costs is provided on a product-by-product basis on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products (not to exceed three years). Management periodically compares estimated net realizable value by product with the amount of software development costs capitalized for that product to ensure the amount capitalized is not in excess of the amount to be recovered through revenues. Any such excess of capitalized software development costs to expected net realizable value is expensed at that time.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of,” and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, “Reporting the Results of Operations for a Disposal of a Segment of a Business.” The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with SFAS 144. SFAS 144 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost of disposal. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of December 31, 2007 there were no significant impairments of its long-lived assets.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of product developments, intangible game developments, game work-in-progress and goodwill.
Revenue Recognition
The Company's revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff accounting bulletin (SAB) 104. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectibility is reasonably assured. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred or, as appropriate, the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $58,989 and $76,600 respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax 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.
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the company made a comprehensive review of its portfolio of tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by FIN 48. As a result of the implementation of Interpretation 48, the Company recognized no material adjustments to liabilities or stockholders’ equity. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as interest expense and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of income. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain statements, however, require entities to report specific changes in assets and liabilities, such as gain or loss on foreign currency translation, as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company is British Pound. Translation gain of $308,409, at December 31, 2007, is classified as an item of other comprehensive income in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheet. During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income included translation gains (losses) of ($254,186) and $355,239, respectively.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Statement of Cash Flows
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet.
Minority Interest
In order to comply with Columbian law, a company needs to have a minimum of 5 stockholders, with a maximum stockholding of not more than 95% any individual stockholder. The 4 external stockholders in the Columbian registered entity (Octavian Latin America SA) have a combined 10.3% stockholding in that company. The equity in the non-controlling interest in the Columbian entity has been classified as “Minority stockholders’ interests” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Changes in equity in non-controlling interests arising from results of operations have been recorded as “Outside stockholders’ interests” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
Segment Reporting
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 (“SFAS 131”), “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a Company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company has determined that it has 3 reportable segments: Octavian Europe, Octavian CIS, and Octavian Latin America (See Note 12).
Fair value of financial instruments
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels are defined as follow:
Level 1: inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3: inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
As of December 31, 2007, the Company did not identify any assets and liabilities that are required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value.
Recent Pronouncements
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 Ltd. 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 had no effect on the Company‘s reported financial position or results of operations.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
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 Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its financial position and results of operations.
In June 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and Development Activities” (“FSP EITF 07-3”), which addresses whether nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that used or rendered for research and development activities should be expensed when the advance payment is made or when the research and development activity has been performed. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) changes how a reporting enterprise accounts for the acquisition of a business. SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) requires an acquiring entity to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value, with Ltd. exceptions, and applies to a wider range of transactions or events. SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and early adoption and retrospective application is prohibited.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”, which is an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (“ARB”) No. 51. This statement clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. This statement changes the way the consolidated income statement is presented, thus requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both parent and the noncontrolling interest. This statement is effective for the fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Based on current conditions, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” This Statement changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Based on current conditions, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This Statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). This Statement will not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.” The scope of this Statement is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and reinsurance) contracts, as described in this Statement, issued by enterprises included within the scope of Statement 60. Accordingly, this Statement does not apply to financial guarantee contracts issued by enterprises excluded from the scope of Statement 60 or to some insurance contracts that seem similar to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises (such as mortgage guaranty insurance or credit insurance on trade receivables). This Statement also does not apply to financial guarantee insurance contracts that are derivative instruments included within the scope of FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement will not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 3 – Other Receivable
Other receivable comprises of the following:
| | December 31, 2007 | |
Prepayments | | $ | 646,224 | |
VAT | | | 625,594 | |
Other debtors | | | 695,886 | |
Supplier commissions | | | 538,052 | |
Loans to employees | | | 3,155 | |
Total | | $ | 2,508,911 | |
Note 4 – Inventory
Inventory comprises of the following:
| | December 31, 2007 | |
Raw materials | | $ | 436,748 | |
Work in process | | | 517,510 | |
Finished goods | | | 2,197,613 | |
Total | | | 3,151,871 | |
Less reserve for obsolescence | | | (934,753 | ) |
Inventory, net | | $ | 2,217,118 | |
Note 5 – Property and Equipment
The following are the details of the property and equipment:
| | December 31, 2007 | |
Computer Equipment | | $ | 1,525,247 | |
Gaming Equipment | | | 1,773,029 | |
Fixtures and fittings | | | 174,950 | |
Total | | | 3,473,226 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | (2,780,942 | ) |
Property and equipment, net | | $ | 692,284 | |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $719,772 and $632,686, respectively.
Note 6 – Intangible Assets
Intangible assets comprised of the following:
| | December 31, 2007 | |
Software | | $ | 1,110,299 | |
Customer contract | | | 816,244 | |
Total | | | 1,926,543 | |
Less Accumulated amortization | | | (107,401 | ) |
Intangibles, net | | $ | 1,819,142 | |
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Amortization expense was $107,401 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and nil for the year ended December 31, 2006. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 is expected to be $662,256, $665,283, $600,843, $3,026 and $0, respectively.
Note 7 – Loans Payable
Loans payable consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2007 | |
Loan payable to eBet Limited | | $ | 2,915,027 | |
Loan payable to Mediciones Urbanas | | | 1,071,016 | |
Bank overdrafts | | | 145,139 | |
Total | | | 4,131,182 | |
Less current portion | | | (3,600,166 | ) |
Long term portion | | $ | 531,016 | |
Octavian entered into a loan agreement with eBet Limited (eBet) on June 20, 2007 (the Loan Agreement). See Note 13. The terms of the Loan Agreement were that eBet would provide a facility to Octavian, to be repaid by December 31, 2007. Interest accrued the first three months on the loan at 13% per annum, and during each successive month following the three month anniversary, the interest rate increased by 0.5% per month. The loan calls for monthly interest payments and the full principal to be repaid on the maturity date. The obligation to repay the facility was secured by means of a deed of charge entered into between eBet and Octavian, dated August 15, 2007 (the Charge). The Charge provided for certain intellectual property rights to be held as collateral for the repayment of the debt.
The loan payable to Mediciones Urbanas does not state an interest rate. An imputed rate of 5% has been applied to the loan and interest expense at December 31, 2007 was insignificant. This loan was assumed as part of the acquisition of Argelink acquisition on August 17, 2007. See Note 15. The loan calls for payments of $45,000 monthly from the date of the acquisition until the loan’s maturity of January 2010.
Note 8 – Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities comprises of the following:
| | December 31, 2007 | |
Audit fees | | $ | 701,304 | |
Marketing costs | | | 124,359 | |
Air travel | | | 66,167 | |
Other travel costs | | | 38,572 | |
Legal fees | | | 63,625 | |
Accrued interest | | | 137,195 | |
Accrued bonus | | | 426,593 | |
Contractors’ fees | | | 78,985 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 681,624 | |
Deferred income | | | 744,128 | |
Warranty provision | | | 192,818 | |
Other creditors | | | 157,975 | |
Other taxes | | | 561,016 | |
Total | | $ | 3,974,361 | |
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 9 – Customer Deposits
Customer deposit represents those amounts that the Company receives in advance on order placement or on delivery or before delivery. Customer deposits amount to $2,849,939 at December 31, 2007.
Note 10 – Stockholders’ Equity
The Company’s share capital is $71,000 (approx.) divided into 50,000 shares of $1.423 each. As at December 31, 2007, the Company had 1,000 shares issued and outstanding.
There are no options or warrants outstanding relating to Shareholder’s Equity as at December 31, 2007.
Note 11 – Income Taxes
Net operating losses for tax purposes of approximately $14,500,000 at December 31, 2007 are available for carryover in various foreign jurisdictions. We have provided a 100% valuation allowance for the deferred tax benefit resulting from the net operating loss carryover. In addressing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences are deductible. When we demonstrate a history of profitable operation we will reduce our valuation allowance at that time.
A reconciliation of the statutory Federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 follows:
| | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Statutory income tax rate of operating jurisdictions | | | (35 | )% | | | 35 | % |
Utilization of net operating loss | | | 27 | % | | | 0 | % |
Valuation allowance | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
Other | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
Effective income tax rate | | | (8 | )% | | | 35 | % |
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | | | | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | | $ | 5,200,000 | | | $ | - | |
Valuation allowance | | | (5,200,000 | ) | | | - | |
Net deferred tax assets | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
The Company adopted FIN No. 48 on January 1, 2007. There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of the date of adoption and there are no unrecognized tax benefits included in the balance sheet at December 31, 2007, that would, if recognized, affect the effective tax rate.
Note 12 - Related Party Transactions
2007 Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2007 services performed by the CEO of the Company in the amount of $365,000 were invoiced from Hudson Trading Limited., a company incorporated under the laws of Cyprus. During the year ended December 31, 2007, an office was rented in Cyprus from Xanadu Entertainment Ltd., a company owned by the CEO.
2006 Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2006 services performed by the CEO of the Company in the amount of $352,741 were invoiced from Hudson Trading Limited., a company incorporated under the laws of Cyprus. At December 31, 2006, $26,847 has not been paid. During the year ended December 31, 2006, an office was rented in Cyprus from Xanadu Entertainment Ltd., a company owned by the CEO of the Company. Rent paid totaled $11,111, of which $3,720 was outstanding at December 31, 2006.
Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company may be subject, from time to time, to various legal proceedings relating to claims arising out of its operations in the ordinary course of its business. The Company currently is not party to any legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, management believes would have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
Claims
Following are the details of three potential claims against Octavian as at December 31, 2007.
a) eBet
Octavian entered into a loan agreement with eBet Limited (eBet) on June 20, 2007 (the Loan Agreement). The terms of the Loan Agreement were that eBet would provide a facility to Octavian, to be repaid by December 31, 2007. The obligation to repay the facility was secured by means of a deed of charge entered into between eBet and Octavian, dated August 15, 2007 (the Charge). The Charge provided for certain intellectual property rights to be held as collateral for the repayment of the debt.
Octavian failed to perform its obligation to repay the amounts owed to eBet under the Loan Agreement by December 31, 2007. Additionally, Octavian owed further duties to eBet (the Outstanding Issues) under the terms of a deed of agreement entered into between Octavian and eBet, dated December 31, 2007 (the Deed of Agreement 1). In a letter dated January 11, 2008 (the Letter Agreement), eBet agreed to a rectification period (the Rectification Period) to allow Octavian to fulfill its obligation under the Loan Agreement and to address the Outstanding Issues. The Rectification Period ended on January 14, 2008.
On January 16, 2008 Octavian entered into a second deed of agreement with eBet (the Deed of Agreement 2). This Deed of Agreement 2 extended the Rectification Period until June 30, 2008 (the Extension Period) and waived any previous defaults potentially arising from the Loan Agreement, the Charge, the Deed of Agreement 1 or the Letter of Agreement during the Extension Period. It affirmed the obligations to pay and perform under the Loan Agreement, the Charge, the Deed of Agreement 1 and the Letter of Agreement. The Deed of Agreement 2 set out certain additional conditions upon which the granting of the Extension Period was granted (the Additional Conditions).
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
On February 8, 2008 eBet wrote Octavian advising that several of the Additional Conditions contained within the Deed of Agreement 2 had not been fulfilled. Notice was thereby given that Octavian was in breach of the terms of the Charge.
b) Tony Overstead
Tony Overstead a former employee of the Company is claiming that the Company owes him a guaranteed bonus of $110,000. In addition, Tony Overstead claims that the Company owes him a performance bonus of $351,000. Based on its agreement with Mr. Overstead, the Company disputes the total amount of these claims.
c) AGI
Octavian owes approximately $14 million to AGI, a major supplier to Octavian (See note 1 ‘Going Concern).
It is very difficult to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the quantum of any potential losses from these three areas of potential litigation.
Leases
The Company currently leases two office spaces in St. Petersburg, Russia beginning in January 2008 under non-cancelable operating leases that expire between September and December 2008. The Company also leases office space as well as office equipment in the United Kingdom beginning in May 2008 that expires on December 31, 2008 and April 30, 2010, respectively. The Company also leases office space and equipment in Bogota, Columbia beginning between October 2007 and March 2008 that expire between March 2009 and October 2011. The Company leases an office in Buenos Ares, Argentina until July 2010. Additionally, the Company leases office space in Moscow, Russia and in the Ukraine that begins in January 2008 and 2007, respectively and expires on September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more are as follows:
| | Operating Leases | |
Year ending December 31, | | | |
2008 | | $ | 906,997 | |
2009 | | | 317,356 | |
2010 | | | 119,229 | |
2011 | | | 10,112 | |
Thereafter | | | - | |
| | $ | 1,353,694 | |
Note 14 – Segment Information
The Company’s predominant businesses are the research and development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of state-of-the-art systems and gaming solutions. The Company provides network integrated solutions which provide a centralized platform to manage, control, and monitor existing gaming and lottery operations and machines. Additionally, the Company distributes gaming machines and equipment from third party suppliers as well as Octavian’s proprietary Maverick 1000 slot machine. The Company operates in three geographic segments: Octavian Europe, Octavian CIS, and Octavian Latin America.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Octavian Europe consists of three regional sales offices: the Guildford, United Kingdom global headquarters and regional offices in Verona, Italy and Spremberg, Germany. Established in 2002 as the Global Head Office of Octavian, Guildford is home to the core functions of the Company including Finance, Marketing and Management, with regional autonomy granted to the regional offices to allow each General Manager to ensure that their respective teams understand the market requirements in which they operate and deliver the appropriate solutions from the Octavian product portfolio.
Octavian CIS consists of three regional offices: St. Petersburg, Russia; Moscow, Russia; and Kiev, Ukraine. The team in St Petersburg has been instrumental in the continual development of the ACP (Account Control Progressive) slots management system, evolving the product to allow Cashless & Player Tracking, EZ Pay integration, Bonus Club features to be added. And more recently in the developing Octavian GateManager and Octavian CashManager tables management system and bridging both systems to provide the full spectrum of functionality to manage venues of slots any tables of any size worldwide. The Moscow office, trading as CATS (Casino Amusement Technology Supplies) has been responsible for the distribution of 3rd party products to both Russia, prior to the closure of the market, and other members of CIS.
Octavian Latin America consists of two regional offices: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bogota, Columbia. Key products for the Latin American market have been My ACP together with ExtraCash and SprintPay with Octavian games, as well as supplying gaming machines. The latter revenue stream to be strengthened by replacing third party machines with Octavian’s revolutionary flat pack Maverick 1000 which has already gained much interest from Latin America, especially as the flat pack design offers significant cost benefits from lower importation taxes and local assembly benefits, in addition to being competitively priced at a little more than a second hand machine.
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
The following tables summarize segment information:
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | |
Revenue from unrelated entities | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 638,898 | | | | 2,910,328 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 17,214,192 | | | | 54,388,901 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 5,685,368 | | | | 4,453,639 | |
| | | 23,538,458 | | | | 61,752,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Intersegment revenues | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 836,905 | | | | 1,109,392 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 16,219 | | | | 51,886 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 532,594 | | | | 832,761 | |
| | | 1,385,718 | | | | 1,994,039 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 1,475,803 | | | | 4,019,720 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 17,230,411 | | | | 54,440,787 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 6,217,962 | | | | 5,286,400 | |
Less intersegment revenues | | | (1,385,718 | ) | | | (1,994,039 | ) |
| | | 23,538,458 | | | | 61,752,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | (2,694,433 | ) | | | (6,040,632 | ) |
Octavian CIS | | | (15,614,225 | ) | | | 10,061,843 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | (1,907,924 | ) | | | 518,329 | |
| | | (20,216,582 | ) | | | 4,539,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 153,378 | | | | (175,359 | ) |
Octavian CIS | | | 1,253,833 | | | | (1,278,273 | ) |
Octavian Latin America | | | 176,335 | | | | (238,384 | ) |
| | | 1,583,546 | | | | (1,692,016 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | (4,036,087 | ) | | | (5,856,444 | ) |
Octavian CIS | | | (12,773,683 | ) | | | 8,591,897 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | (2,168,913 | ) | | | 389,812 | |
Minority interest | | | 32,224 | | | | (4,744 | ) |
| | | (18,946,459 | ) | | | 3,120,521 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Provision for depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 33,655 | | | | 37,846 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 384,953 | | | | 583,596 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 408,565 | | | | 11,244 | |
| | | 827,173 | | | | 632,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 13,482,180 | | | | | |
Octavian CIS | | | 3,098,077 | | | | | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 1,213,392 | | | | | |
| | | 17,793,649 | | | | | |
The Company operates in the gaming industry and recognizes revenue under the three major categories. Following is the details of revenue by each category:
(amounts in thousands) | | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Revenue | | | | | | |
OctaSystems | | $ | 8,261 | | | $ | 13,852 | |
OctaGames | | | 967 | | | | 859 | |
OctaSupplies | | | 14,311 | | | | 47,041 | |
Total | | $ | 23,538 | | | $ | 61,753 | |
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 15– Argelink Acquisition
On August 17, 2007, the Company purchased the remaining 50% of the equity in Argelink for consideration of $1,350,000, to be paid in 30 monthly installments of $45,000 each. Prior to the acquisition, Argelink was an associate company to the Company set up in 2002 in Buenos Ares, Argentina, as a joint venture with Mediciones Urbanas S.A. to exploit the opportunities of the Argentinian gaming market. Each company in the venture held 6,000 ordinary shares, equal to 50% of the issued capital; there were no other securities issued. At the date of purchase, Argelink became a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company and has been consolidated in the accompanying balance sheets and income statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Summarized below were the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Argelink in the acquisition: (In thousands of US Dollars):
Estimated cost and fair values: | | | |
| | | |
Current assets | | $ | 416,706 | |
| | | | |
Current liabilities | | | 490,968 | |
| | | | |
Net assets (liabilities) acquired | | | 146,487 | |
| | | | |
Total Consideration Paid | | | 1,350,000 | |
| | | | |
Goodwill and Identified Intangibles | | $ | 1,287,855 | |
| | | | |
Allocation: | | | | |
| | | | |
Customer Contract | | $ | 816,244 | |
| | | | |
Goodwill | | $ | 471,611 | |
In accordance with SFAS 142, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually. The purchase price allocation for Argelink acquisition is based on a management's estimates and overall industry experience. During the year ended December 31, 2007 the Company impaired goodwill amounting to $471,611.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED December 31, 2007 AND 2006:
The following is an un-audited pro forma consolidated financial information for the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, as presented below, reflects the results of operations of the Company assuming the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and after giving effect to the purchase accounting adjustments. These pro forma results have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the acquisitions actually taken place on January 1, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and may not be indicative of future operating results.
| | Years ended December 31. | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Net Revenue | | $ | 23,892,263 | | | $ | 62,612,252 | |
Operating income (loss) | | (19,801,198 | ) | | 4,738,552 | |
Net Loss | | $ | (18,919,382 | ) | | $ | 3,122,564 | |
Octavian International Ltd. and Subsidiaries Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Accordingly, Octavian included the financial results of Argelink in its consolidated 2007 financial results from August 17, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
Note 16 - Subsequent Events
PacificNet Agreement:
On December 7th 2007, Octavian International Limited entered into an Agreement for the acquisition by PacificNet Games of the entire issued share capital of Octavian International which was completed on January 22, 2008. Shortly after completion Octavian and PacificNet decided that it would not benefit their respective businesses to continue as one group and therefore Octavian and PacificNet mutually agreed to terminate the merger agreement on May 14, 2008. Octavian's decision was for a number of reasons including certain problems with existing security holders of PacificNet which would affect the ability of the group to raise capital as had been anticipated. As part of the termination agreement, Octavian has agreed to issue to PacificNet up to 5% of Octavian’s share capital, and Octavian will receive 500,000 restricted PacificNet shares subject to a 50% price appreciation profit share between Octavian and PacificNet. Furthermore, the two companies agree to continue certain marketing and distribution relationships as outlined within the termination agreement.
OCTAVIAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF OCTAVIAN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Contents
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Consolidated Financial Statements | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2008 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2007 | F-22 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | F-23 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | F-24 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | F-25 |
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Consolidated Balance Sheets |
| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash & cash equivalents | | $ | 765,014 | | | $ | 2,437,646 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for | | | 9,075,564 | | | | 8,023,575 | |
doubtful accounts of $10,947,170 and $11,355,176 | | | | | | | | |
Other receivable | | | 2,133,818 | | | | 2,508,911 | |
Loans receivable | | | 665,712 | | | | - | |
Inventory, net of reserve | | | 1,476,694 | | | | 2,217,118 | |
Prepaid expense and other current assets | | | 1,633 | | | | 9,464 | |
Total current assets | | | 14,118,435 | | | | 15,196,714 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 1,638,878 | | | | 692,284 | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 3,021,597 | | | | 1,819,142 | |
OTHER ASSETS | | | 167,876 | | | | 85,509 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 18,946,786 | | | $ | 17,793,649 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Short term overdrafts and loans | | $ | 2,457,097 | | | $ | 3,600,166 | |
Accounts payable | | | 29,025,564 | | | | 21,456,961 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3,389,895 | | | | 3,974,361 | |
Customer deposits | | | 536,836 | | | | 2,849,939 | |
Loans payable from related parties | | | 80,334 | | | | - | |
Total current liabilities | | | 35,489,726 | | | | 31,881,427 | |
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Loans Payable | | | 180,000 | | | | 531,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 35,669,726 | | | | 32,412,443 | |
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MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES | | | | | | | | |
Minority stockholders' interests | | | 36,798 | | | | 30,522 | |
| | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $1.42 per share; authorized 50,000 shares; | | | | | | | | |
issued and outstanding 1,000 | | | 1,423 | | | | 1,423 | |
Other comprehensive income | | | 1,472,419 | | | | 308,409 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (18,233,580 | ) | | | (14,959,148 | ) |
Total stockholders' deficit | | | (16,759,738 | ) | | | (14,649,316 | ) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS | | $ | 18,946,786 | | | $ | 17,793,649 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) |
| | For The Three Month Periods Ended September 30, | | | For The Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Revenue | | $ | 3,065,387 | | | $ | 7,314,321 | | | $ | 34,921,081 | | | $ | 15,703,585 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenue | | | 945,385 | | | | 5,795,076 | | | | 26,192,521 | | | | 11,356,626 | |
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Gross profit | | | 2,120,002 | | | | 1,519,245 | | | | 8,728,560 | | | | 4,346,959 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General, administrative and selling expenses | | | 2,853,379 | | | | 3,922,543 | | | | 10,118,867 | | | | 17,218,298 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 309,544 | | | | 366,305 | | | | 784,782 | | | | 629,794 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 3,162,923 | | | | 4,288,848 | | | | 10,903,649 | | | | 17,848,092 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (1,042,921 | ) | | | (2,769,603 | ) | | | (2,175,089 | ) | | | (13,501,133 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense) | | | 15,187 | | | | 12,235 | | | | 204,595 | | | | 98,685 | |
Interest income (expense) | | | (190,690 | ) | | | (3,806 | ) | | | (444,219 | ) | | | (11,910 | ) |
Share of earnings from investment on equity method | | | 341,848 | | | | (20,000 | ) | | | 215,018 | | | | (10,273 | ) |
Foreign Currency transaction gain (loss) | | | 79,618 | | | | 580 | | | | (1,487,929 | ) | | | (312,962 | ) |
Minority Interest | | | (14,488 | ) | | | (13,971 | ) | | | (6,276 | ) | | | (20,418 | ) |
Gain (Loss) on disposal of fixed assets | | | 280,907 | | | | (44,603 | ) | | | 652,400 | | | | (111,673 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-operating income (expense) | | | 512,382 | | | | (69,565 | ) | | | (866,411 | ) | | | (368,551 | ) |
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Loss before taxation | | | (530,539 | ) | | | (2,839,168 | ) | | | (3,041,500 | ) | | | (13,869,684 | ) |
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Taxation | | | 192,069 | | | | 31,541 | | | | 232,932 | | | | 326,775 | |
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Net Loss | | | (722,608 | ) | | | (2,870,709 | ) | | | (3,274,432 | ) | | | (14,196,459 | ) |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 1,414,957 | | | | 304,554 | | | | 1,164,010 | | | | 155,874 | |
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Net Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | $ | 692,349 | | | $ | (2,566,155 | ) | | $ | (2,110,422 | ) | | $ | (14,040,585 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) |
| | For The Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (3,274,432 | ) | | $ | (14,196,459 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | | | | | | | | |
provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 784,782 | | | | 629,794 | |
Exchange loss (gain) | | | 1,487,929 | | | | 312,962 | |
Gain/loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | (652,400 | ) | | | 111,673 | |
Income/loss attributed to minority interest in subsidiaries | | | 6,276 | | | | 20,418 | |
Bad debt expense | | | 206,820 | | | | 7,881,429 | |
Share of earnings from investment on equity method | | | (215,018 | ) | | | 10,273 | |
(Increase) / decrease in assets: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 257,197 | | | | 3,453,424 | |
Other receivable & loan receivable | | | 401,816 | | | | (302,034 | ) |
Inventory | | | 793,174 | | | | 1,390,789 | |
Prepaid expense | | | 8,389 | | | | 4,580 | |
Other assets | | | - | | | | (22,538 | ) |
Increase / (decrease) in current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | 6,268,370 | | | | (2,655,794 | ) |
Accrued expenses | | | (626,105 | ) | | | 319,145 | |
Customer deposits | | | (2,499,346 | ) | | | (553,394 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 2,947,452 | | | | (3,595,732 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment | | | (1,079,205 | ) | | | 332,749 | |
Intangibles | | | (1,288,122 | ) | | | (1,693,434 | ) |
Loans to related parties | | | (621,539 | ) | | | - | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,988,866 | ) | | | (1,360,685 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds (payments) from short term overdrafts and loans | | | (1,224,505 | ) | | | 4,007,951 | |
Proceeds (payments) from notes payable | | | (376,024 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds (payments) from loans payable to related parties | | | 86,057 | | | | 413,499 | |
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities | | | (1,514,472 | ) | | | 4,421,450 | |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | (116,746 | ) | | | 30,861 | |
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NET INCREASE /(DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (1,672,632 | ) | | | (504,106 | ) |
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CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 2,437,646 | | | | 1,054,597 | |
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CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | | $ | 765,014 | | | $ | 550,491 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 444,219 | | | $ | 11,910 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 28,765 | | | $ | - | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 1 – The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Octavian International Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc) (the “Company”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally present in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2008.
Organization and Line of Business
The Company is a leading global provider of a full end-to-end suite of gaming systems and products. The Company is the largest independent provider of networked Casino Management Systems (CMS), leading edge games and advanced gaming products serving casinos, AWP (Amusement with Prizes) and lotteries in over 30 countries. Octavian International Limited , until the reverse acquisition described below , was a subsidiary of Emperor Holdings Limited, a company registered in Cyprus.
The Company’s primary focus is to establish long lasting relationships with customers by providing a full end-to-end suite of innovative gaming solutions. Delivered through the Company’s core businesses, OctaSystems, OctaGames, OctaSupplies and OctaLotto, the Company provides comprehensive solutions and infrastructure systems allowing both large and small operators to increase efficiency, profitability and control while bringing their customers top-of-the-line, innovative, downloadable and installed games.
Going Concern
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred accumulated losses of $18,233,580 and working capital deficit of $21,371,291 as at September 30, 2008. In addition the Company’s operations are dependent on one major supplier Austrian Gaming Industries to whom the Company owes approximately $28 million as at September 30, 2008. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional capital, obtain financing and to succeed in its future operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company has taken certain restructuring steps to provide the necessary capital to continue its operations. These steps included, but not limited to: 1) focus on supply sales to minimize the capital need at this stage; 2) financial restructuring by changing part of the outstanding accounts payable to equity; 3) financial restructuring by changing part of the outstanding accounts payable into a 3 year loan at Libor plus 4% annual interest with a cap of 8% per annum; 4) issuance and /or restructure of new long-term convertible debentures; 5) continuous focus on reductions in cost where possible.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Octavian International Ltd. and its subsidiaries as follows:
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Subsidiary | Place Incorporated | | % Owned | |
Casino Amusement Technology Supplies Ltd. | England and Wales | | | 100 | |
Octavian Latin America S.A. | Colombia | | | 89.7 | |
Octavian International (Europe) Ltd. | England and Wales | | | 100 | |
Octavian International (Latin America) Ltd. | England and Wales | | | 100 | |
Octavian Ukraine | Ukraine | | | 100 | |
Octavian SPb | Russia | | | 100 | |
Atlantis | Russia | | | 100 | |
Argelink S.A. | Argentina | | | 100 | |
Octavian Italy Srl | Italy | | | 50 | |
Octavian Germany Limited | Germany | | | 51 | |
All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company’s functional currency is the British Pound (GBP) and the Company’s subsidiaries use their local currencies: Colombian Peso (COP); Russian Rouble (RUB); Argentine Peso (ARS); and Ukraine Hryvnia (UAH), as their functional currency. However, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States Dollars ($).
Foreign Currency Translation
As of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008, the accounts of the Company were maintained, and their consolidated financial statements were expressed in their local currencies. Such consolidated financial statements were translated into U.S. Dollars (USD) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 52, "Foreign Currency Translation," with the GBP as the functional currency. According to the Statement, all assets and liabilities were translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, stockholder's equity are translated at the historical rates and statement of operations items are translated at the weighted average exchange rate for the year. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income in accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income”.
Interim Financial Statements
The unaudited financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly state the Company’s consolidated financial position, the consolidated results of their operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The accompanying unaudited financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements for Form 10-Q of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas that require estimates and assumptions include valuation of accounts receivable, other receivables, and inventory determination of useful lives of property and equipment, and intangible assets, and estimation of certain liabilities.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and cash in time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves.
Inventories
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first in, first out method. Management compares the cost of inventories with the market value, and allowance is made for writing down the inventories to their market value, if lower.
Other Receivable
Other receivable consists of prepayments and other non trading debts.
Property & Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives as follows:
Computer Equipment | 3 years |
Gaming Equipment | 3 years |
Fixtures and fittings | 4 to 5 years |
Research and Development
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. These costs consist primarily of salaries and direct payroll related costs.
Software Development Costs
Software development costs related to computer games and network and terminal operating systems developed by the Company are capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. When the software is a component part of a product, capitalization begins with the product reaches technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment for recoverability of capitalized software development costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are comprised primarily of salaries and direct payroll related costs and the purchase of existing software to be used in the Company's products.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Amortization of capitalized software development costs is provided on a product-by-product basis on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products (not to exceed three years). Management periodically compares estimated net realizable value by product with the amount of software development costs capitalized for that product to ensure the amount capitalized is not in excess of the amount to be recovered through revenues. Any such excess of capitalized software development costs to expected net realizable value is expensed at that time.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of,” and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, “Reporting the Results of Operations for a Disposal of a Segment of a Business.” The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with SFAS 144. SFAS 144 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost of disposal. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of September 30, 2008, there were no significant impairments of its long-lived assets.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of product developments, intangible game developments and game work-in-progress.
Revenue Recognition
The Company's revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff accounting bulletin (SAB) 104. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectibility is reasonably assured. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred or, as appropriate, the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $80,977 and $33,839 respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax 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.
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the company made a comprehensive review of its portfolio of tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by FIN 48. As a result of the implementation of Interpretation 48, the Company recognized no material adjustments to liabilities or stockholders’ equity. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as interest expense and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of income. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain statements, however, require entities to report specific changes in assets and liabilities, such as gain or loss on foreign currency translation, as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company is British Pound. Cummulative Translation gains amounted to $1,472,419 and $308,409 as on September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and are classified as an item of other comprehensive income in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheet. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income included translation gains (losses) of $1,164,010 and $155,874, respectively.
Statement of Cash Flows
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet.
Minority Interest
In order to comply with Columbian law, a company needs to have a minimum of five stockholders, with a maximum stockholding of not more than 95% any individual stockholder. The four external stockholders in the Columbian registered entity (Octavian Latin America SA) have a combined 10.3% stockholding in that company. The equity in the non-controlling interest in the Columbian entity has been classified as “Minority stockholders’ interests” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Changes in equity in non-controlling interests arising from results of operations have been recorded as “Outside stockholders’ interests” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
Segment Reporting
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 (“SFAS 131”), “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a Company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company has determined that it has 3 reportable segments: Octavian Europe, Octavian CIS, and Octavian Latin America (See Note 13).
Fair value of financial instruments
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels are defined as follow:
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Level 1: inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3: inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
As of September 30, 2008, the Company did not identify any assets and liabilities that are required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value.
Concentration of Credit Risk
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 sales to three top customers amounted to 28.5%, 12.4% and 11.14% and accounts receivable form the same customers amounted to $3.3 million, $1.01 million and 0.22 million respectively at the end of the quarter.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 sales to two top customers amounted to 33.6% and 9.9% and accounts receivable form the same customers amounted to $1.17 million and $0.78 million respectively at the end of the quarter.
During the nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 purchases from one top vendor amounting to $28 million and $7 million respectively while the accounts payable to the same vendor amounting to $28 million $13 million respectively at the end of each quarter.
Recent Pronouncements
In December 2007, the SEC issued SAB 110, which expresses the views of the SEC staff regarding the use of a “simplified” method, as discussed in the previously issued SAB 107, in developing an estimate of expected term of “plain vanilla” share options in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. In particular, the SEC staff indicated in SAB 107 that it will accept a company’s election to use the simplified method, regardless of whether the company has sufficient information to make more refined estimates of expected term. At the time SAB 107 was issued, the SEC staff believed that more detailed external information about employee exercise behavior (e.g., employee exercise patterns by industry and/or other categories of companies) would, over time, become readily available to companies. Therefore, the SEC staff stated in SAB 107 that it would not expect a company to use the simplified method for share option grants after December 31, 2007. The SEC staff understands that such detailed information about employee exercise behavior may not be widely available by December 31, 2007. Accordingly, the SEC staff will continue to accept, under certain circumstances, the use of the simplified method beyond December 31, 2007. Upon the Registrant’s adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company elected to use the simplified method to estimate the Company’s expected term.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) changes how a reporting enterprise accounts for the acquisition of a business. SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) requires an acquiring entity to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value, with limited exceptions, and applies to a wider range of transactions or events. SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and early adoption and retrospective application is prohibited. The Company believes adopting SFAS No. 141R will significantly impact its financial statements for any business combination completed after December 31, 2008.
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 as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008. The Company chose not to elect the option to measure the fair value of eligible financial assets and liabilities.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”, which is an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (“ARB”) No. 51. This statement clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. This statement changes the way the consolidated income statement is presented, thus requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both parent and the noncontrolling interest. This statement is effective for the fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Based on current conditions, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In June 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and Development Activities” (“FSP EITF 07-3”), which addresses whether nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that used or rendered for research and development activities should be expensed when the advance payment is made or when the research and development activity has been performed. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on the Company’s financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). This statement changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Based on current conditions, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. This statement will not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.” The scope of this statement is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and reinsurance) contracts, as described in this statement, issued by enterprises included within the scope of Statement 60. Accordingly, this statement does not apply to financial guarantee contracts issued by enterprises excluded from the scope of Statement 60 or to some insurance contracts that seem similar to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises (such as mortgage guaranty insurance or credit insurance on trade receivables). This statement also does not apply to financial guarantee insurance contracts that are derivative instruments included within the scope of FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This statement will not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued EITF Issue 07-5 “Determining whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” (“EITF No. 07-5”). This Issue is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is not permitted. Paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133 “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities” specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. EITF No.07-5 provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAS 133 paragraph 11(a) scope exception. The Company believes adopting this statement will have a material impact on the financial statements because among other things, any option or warrant previously issued and all new issuances denominated in US dollars will be required to be carried as a liability and marked to market each reporting period.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP 142-3 “Determination of the useful life of Intangible Assets”, which amends the factors a company should consider when developing renewal assumptions used to determine the useful life of an intangible asset under SFAS142. This Issue is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. SFAS 142 requires companies to consider whether renewal can be completed without substantial cost or material modification of the existing terms and conditions associated with the asset. FSP 142-3 replaces the previous useful life criteria with a new requirement—that an entity consider its own historical experience in renewing similar arrangements. If historical experience does not exist then the Company would consider market participant assumptions regarding renewal including 1) highest and best use of the asset by a market participant, and 2) adjustments for other entity-specific factors included in SFAS 142. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting FSP No.142-3 will have on its financial statements.
Note 3 - Other Receivable
Other receivables comprises of the following:
| | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Prepayments | | $ | 599,862 | | | $ | 646,224 | |
VAT | | | 508,979 | | | | 625,594 | |
Other debtors | | | 130,501 | | | | 695,886 | |
Supplier commissions | | | 667,787 | | | | 538,052 | |
Loans to employees | | | - | | | | 3,155 | |
Storage fee | | | 226,689 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 2,133,818 | | | $ | 2,508,911 | |
Note 4 – Inventory
Inventory is as follows:
| | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Raw materials | | $ | 570,193 | | | $ | 436,748 | |
Work in process | | | 488,739 | | | | 517,510 | |
Finished goods | | | 573,398 | | | | 2,197,613 | |
Total | | | 1,632,330 | | | | 3,151,871 | |
Less reserve for obsolescence | | | (155,636 | ) | | | (934,753 | ) |
Inventory, net | | $ | 1,476,694 | | | $ | 2,217,118 | |
Note 5 – Property and Equipment
The following are the details of the property and equipment:
| | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Computer Equipment | | $ | 1,022,841 | | | $ | 1,525,247 | |
Gaming Equipment | | | 1,482,989 | | | | 1,773,029 | |
Fixtures and fittings | | | 508,356 | | | | 174,950 | |
Total | | | 3,014,186 | | | | 3,473,226 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | (1,375,308 | ) | | | (2,780,942 | ) |
Property and equipment, net | | $ | 1,638,878 | | | $ | 692,284 | |
Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $432,843 and $158,183, respectively.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 6 – Intangible Assets
The following are the details of intangible assets:
| | September 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Software | | $ | 1,385,872 | | | $ | 1,110,299 | |
Customer contract | | | 816,244 | | | | 816,244 | |
Software development | | | 1,433,633 | | | | - | |
Total | | | 3,635,749 | | | | 1,926,543 | |
Less Accumulated amortization | | | (614,152 | ) | | | (107,401 | ) |
Intangibles, net | | $ | 3,021,597 | | | $ | 1,819,142 | |
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $67,210 and $471,611, respectively. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 is expected to be $694,873, $558,908, $558,908, $106,273 and $0, respectively.
Note 7 – Loans Payable
Loans payable consist of the following:
The following are the details of short term loans payable:
| | September 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Loan payable to eBet Limited | | $ | 1,786,179 | | | $ | 2,915,027 | |
Loan payable to Mediciones Urbanas | | | 764,752 | | | | 1,071,016 | |
Loan payable to PacificNet | | | 51,340 | | | | - | |
Loan payable to Raffingers Stuart | | | 4,937 | | | | - | |
Bank overdrafts | | | 29,889 | | | | 145,139 | |
Total | | | 2,637,097 | | | | 4,131,182 | |
Less current portion | | �� | (2,457,097 | ) | | | (3,600,166 | ) |
Long Term portion | | $ | 180,000 | | | $ | 531,016 | |
In January of 2008, Octavian International entered into an extension agreement on the loan with eBet for another 6 months, which is payable on June 30, 2008. The interest is 15% on an annual basis payable each month. The obligation to repay the facility was secured by means of a deed of charge entered into between eBet and Octavian International, dated August 15, 2007 (the Charge) and extension signed via side letter on January 11, 2008. The Charge provided for certain intellectual property rights to be held as collateral for the repayment of the debt. On June 29, 2008, Octavian International and eBet agreed on an extension for another 30 days on the loan at a rate of 30%. On July 30, 2008, Octavian International and eBet agreed on an extention for another 14 days on the loan at a rate of 30%. On August 14, 2008, Octavian International and eBet agreed on an extention for another 7 days at 30% interest which was extended further until September 30, 2008. On October 9, 2008 Octavian International and eBet agreed a further extension until November 30, 2008 at 30% interest. The loan was repaid in full to eBet on November 5, 2008. In addition, eBet released its security interest in the intellectual property rights.
The loan payable to Mediciones Urbanas is interest free. This loan was assumed as part of the acquisition of Argelink on August 17, 2007. The loan calls for payments of $45,000 monthly from the date of the acquisition until the loan’s maturity of January 2010.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 8 – Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses comprises of the following:
| | September 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Audit fees | | $ | 123,221 | | | $ | 701,304 | |
Marketing costs | | | - | | | | 124,359 | |
Fixed assets purchased | | | 268,913 | | | | - | |
Air travel | | | - | | | | 66,167 | |
Other travel costs | | | - | | | | 38,572 | |
Legal fees | | | 447,976 | | | | 63,625 | |
Sales commission | | | 95,295 | | | | - | |
Accrued interest | | | 116,482 | | | | 137,195 | |
Accrued bonus | | | 203,946 | | | | 426,593 | |
Contractors’ fees | | | 429,641 | | | | 78,985 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | - | | | | 681,624 | |
Deferred income | | | 698,224 | | | | 744,128 | |
Warranty provision | | | 485,468 | | | | 192,818 | |
Other creditors | | | 97,209 | | | | 157,975 | |
Other taxes | | | 226,451 | | | | 561,016 | |
Accrued payroll | | | 197,069 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 3,389,895 | | | $ | 3,974,361 | |
Note 9 – Customer Deposits
Customer deposit represents those amounts that the Company receives in advance on order placement or on delivery or before delivery. Customer deposits amount to $536,836 and $2,849,939 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and year ended December 31, 2007, respectively.
Note 10 – Stockholders’ Equity
The Company’s share capital is $71,000 (approx.) divided into 50,000 shares of $1.42 each. At September 30, 2008, the Company had 1,000 shares issued and outstanding.
There are no options or warrants outstanding relating to Shareholder’s Equity as at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
Note 11 – Investment on Equity Method
Investment accounted for under the equity method are carried at cost and adjusted for the Company’s share of undistributed earnings and losses.
| | September 30, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | | Description |
Octavian Italy | | $ | 167,876 | | | $ | 0 | | 50% owned Joint Venture |
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 12 - Related Party Transactions
2008 Transactions (unaudited)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 services performed by Mr. H Brenninkmeijer in the amount of $270,691 were invoiced from Hudson Trading Limited., a company incorporated under the laws of Cyprus. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an office was rented in Cyprus from Xanadu Entertainment Ltd., a company owned by Mr. H. Brenninkmeijer. Rent paid totaled $1,890. This rent agreement was terminated at the end of year 2007.
2007 Transactions (unaudited)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 services performed by Mr. H Brenninkmeijer in the amount of $150,000 were invoiced from Hudson Trading Limited., a company incorporated under the laws of Cyprus. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, an office was rented in Cyprus from Xanadu Entertainment Ltd., a company owned by Mr. H. Brenninkmeijer. Rent paid totaled $4,593.
Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
The Company currently leases two office spaces in St. Petersburg, Russia beginning in January 2008 under non-cancelable operating leases that expire between December 2008 and September 2009. The Company also leases office space as well as office equipment in the United Kingdom beginning in May 2008 that expires on December 31, 2008 and April 30, 2010, respectively. The Company also leases office space and equipment in Bogota, Colombia beginning between October 2007 and March 2008 that expire between March 2009 and October 2011. The Company leases an office in Buenos Ares, Argentina until July 2010. Additionally, the Company leases office space in Moscow, Russia beginning in November 2008 and expiring in October 2009 and in the Ukraine that began in January 2007 and expires in December 2008. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more are as follows:
| | Operating Leases | |
Year ending December 31, | | | |
2008 | | $ | 1,321,440 | |
2009 | | | 616,943 | |
2010 | | | 116,890 | |
2011 | | | 8,358 | |
Thereafter | | | - | |
| | $ | 2,063,631 | |
Litigation
The Company may be subject, from time to time, to various legal proceedings relating to claims arising out of its operations in the ordinary course of its business. The Company currently is not party to any legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, management believes would have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Potential Claim
The Company owes AGI, a supplier to the Company approximately $28 million as at September 30, 2008. Following the reverse acquisition on October 30, 2008, the Company entered into a separate agreement with AGI. Under terms of the agreement,
| · | the Company will transfer 4 million euro (approximately $6.2 million at September 30, 2008) of this open accounts payable to common stock, |
| · | the Company will transfer 8 million euro (approximately $12.4 million at September 30, 2008) to a four-year loan with an interest rate of Libor plus 4% with a cap of 8%. |
Further, AGI has transferred $5 million of new capital to the Company under the same conditions as the third party investors, and the Company repaid $2,547,000 of accounts payable and will repay the remaining accounts payable balance in three equal monthly installments of $2,290,747 on October 31, 2008, November 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008.
Note 14 – Segment Information
The Company’s predominant businesses are the research and development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of state-of-the-art systems and gaming solutions. The Company provides network integrated solutions which provide a centralized platform to manage, control, and monitor existing gaming and lottery operations and machines. Additionally, the Company distributes gaming machines and equipment from third party suppliers as well as the Company’s proprietary Maverick 1000 slot machine. The Company operates in three geographic segments: Octavian Europe, Octavian CIS, and Octavian Latin America.
Octavian Europe consists of three regional sales offices: the Guildford, United Kingdom global headquarters and regional offices in Verona, Italy and Spremberg, Germany. Established in 2002 as the Global Head Office of the Company, Guildford is home to the core functions of the Company including Finance, Marketing and Management, with regional autonomy granted to the regional offices to allow each General Manager to ensure that their respective teams understand the market requirements in which they operate and deliver the appropriate solutions from the Company’s product portfolio.
Octavian CIS consists of three regional offices: St. Petersburg, Russia; Moscow, Russia; and Kiev, Ukraine. The team in St Petersburg have been instrumental in the continual development of the ACP (Account Control Progressive) slots management system, evolving the product to allow Cashless & Player Tracking, EZ Pay integration, Bonus Club features to be added. And more recently in the developing Octavian GateManager and Octavian CashManager tables management system and bridging both systems to provide the full spectrum of functionality to manage venues of slots any tables of any size worldwide. The Moscow office, trading as CATS (Casino Amusement Technology Supplies) has been responsible for the distribution of 3rd party products to both Russia, prior to the closure of the market, and other members of CIS.
Octavian Latin America consists of two regional offices: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bogota, Columbia. Key products for the Latin American market have been My ACP together with ExtraCash and SprintPay with the Company’s games, as well as supplying gaming machines. The latter revenue stream to be strengthened by replacing third party machines with the Company’s revolutionary flat pack Maverick 1000 which has already gained much interest from Latin America, especially as the flat pack design offers significant cost benefits from lower importation taxes and local assembly benefits, in addition to being competitively priced at a little more than a second hand machine.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
The following tables summarize segment information for the nine months ended:
| | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Revenue from unrelated entities | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 1,198,739 | | | | 915,990 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 28,058,038 | | | | 11,648,601 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 5,664,304 | | | | 3,138,994 | |
| | | 34,921,081 | | | | 15,703,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Intersegment revenues | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | | | | | - | |
Octavian CIS | | | 1,239,158 | | | | 407,409 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | | | | | - | |
| | | 1,239,158 | | | | 407,409 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 1,198,739 | | | | 915,990 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 29,297,196 | | | | 12,056,010 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 5,664,304 | | | | 3,138,994 | |
Less intersegment revenues | | | (1,239,158 | ) | | | (407,409 | ) |
| | | 34,921,081 | | | | 15,703,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (Loss) from operations | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | (6,630,208 | ) | | | (6,725,143 | ) |
Octavian CIS | | | 3,440,676 | | | | (7,188,945 | ) |
Octavian Latin America | | | 1,014,444 | | | | 412,955 | |
| | | (2,175,088 | ) | | | (13,501,133 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | - | | | | - | |
Octavian CIS | | | (97,292 | ) | | | (326,775 | ) |
Octavian Latin America | | | (135,640 | ) | | | - | |
| | | (232,932 | ) | | | (326,775 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | (8,904,264 | ) | | | (6,798,468 | ) |
Octavian CIS | | | 4,688,229 | | | | (7,787,598 | ) |
Octavian Latin America | | | 947,879 | | | | 410,025 | |
Minority interest | | | (6,276 | ) | | | (20,418 | ) |
| | | (3,274,432 | ) | | | (14,196,459 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Provision for depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 644,570 | | | | 488,803 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 3,714 | | | | 134,991 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 136,498 | | | | 6,000 | |
| | | 784,782 | | | | 629,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Total Assets | | | | | | | |
Octavian Europe | | | 6,471,194 | | | | 13,482,180 | |
Octavian CIS | | | 7,133,862 | | | | 3,098,077 | |
Octavian Latin America | | | 5,341,730 | | | | 1,213,392 | |
| | | 18,946,786 | | | | 17,793,649 | |
The Company operates in the gaming industry and recognizes revenue under the three major categories. Following is the details of revenue by each category for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007:
(amounts in thousands) | | September 30, 2008 | | | September 30, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
Revenue | | | | | | |
OctaSystems | | $ | 5,457 | | | $ | 3,239 | |
OctaGames | | | 737 | | | | 1,386 | |
OctaSupplies | | | 28,726 | | | | 11,079 | |
Total | | $ | 34,921 | | | $ | 15,703 | |
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
Note 15 – PacificNet Agreement
On December 7, 2007, Octavian International entered into an Agreement for the acquisition by PacificNet Games of the entire issued share capital of Octavian International which was completed on January 22, 2008. Shortly after completion, Octavian International and PacificNet decided that it would not benefit their respective businesses to continue as one group and therefore Octavian International and PacificNet mutually agreed to terminate the merger agreement on March 28, 2008 and entered into a written agreement to document this on May 14, 2008. On May 14, 2008, all of the parties to the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement entered into a Deed of Amendment (the “PacificNet Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties thereunder were terminated. The Service Agreement was also terminated. As a result of the termination of the PacificNet Acquisition Agreement, neither the remaining consideration shares of PacificNet common stock (1.1 million shares) nor any of the Earn-Out Amount were transferred/paid to Ziria, and all shares of Emperor were returned to Ziria and the 1.2 million shares of Pacific Net common stock to Ziria were returned to PacificNet. Upon the consummation of this transaction, Emperor was no longer a direct subsidiary of PacificNet, nor was Octavian International any longer an indirect subsidiary of PacificNet. Harmen Brenninkmeijer, our Chief Executive Officer and a director of Octavian International, resigned from the board of directors of PacificNet on May 21, 2008. PacificNet paid Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc., a company that acted as a consultant to Octavian International for the PacificNet Acquisition, 30,000 PacificNet shares. Octavian International owes PacificNet $51,340 to reimburse PacificNet for the issuance of these shares.
The following are the terms of the PacificNet Termination Agreement:
Octavian International agreed to issue to PacificNet or its nominee an amount of shares of capital stock of Octavian International equal to five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Octavian International. Octavian International issued PacificNet 61 of Octavian International’s Ordinary Shares on October 30, 2008 in satisfaction of this provision. Additionally, PacificNet was granted the option to, prior to May 14, 2009 and on only one occasion during such period, purchase additional shares of Octavian International’s stock at a per share purchase price equal to 85 percent of the most recent subscription price per share of Octavian International’s stock paid by third party investors in Octavian International up to a number of shares that would result in PacificNet owning five percent (5%) of the Octavian International’s stock issued and outstanding on the date of exercise of the option. PacificNet agreed to issue to Octavian International 500,000 shares of PacificNet’s common stock. These PacificNet shares will be subject to a one-year lock up and sale restriction, any sale of these shares must be communicated to PacificNet in advance, PacificNet has the right of refusal to arrange buyers for the shares, and PacificNet will be entitled to half of the net gain on any partial sale of PacificNet shares.
Note 16 – Agreements with AGI
Under the terms of certain agreements entered into with Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (“AGI”), the Company’s largest supplier of gaming supplies, prior to the closing of the Share Exchange, AGI converted €4 million ($5,778,120 based on the September 30, 2008 exchange rate) of the Company’s accounts payable owed to AGI into 652 of the Company’s common shares, representing 35 percent of the outstanding share capital of the Company.
Additionally, pursuant to these agreements with AGI, AGI restructured an additional €8 million of accounts payable that the Company owes AGI ($11,556,240 based on the September 30, 2008 exchange rate) into a four-year loan, which will accrue interest at a rate of three month USD LIBOR plus four percent (4%) (Capped at a maximum rate of eight percent 8%) per year, and will be payable in equal monthly installments of €166,666.67 ($240,755 based on the September 30, 2008 exchange rate) over a period of 48 months. Pursuant to the agreemens, the Company granted AGI a security interest in its IP Rights. This loan was conditioned upon eBet (i) receiving payment from the Company in the amount of AU$2,319,085 ($1,903,018 based on the September 30, 2008 exchange rate), which was secured by the Company’s IP Rights, and (ii) releasing its security interest in the IP Rights.
Octavian International Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.) Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements |
The agreements with AGI also included an obligation by AGI to invest $5 million in the Company. This obligation was satisfied by AGI’s subscription in the amount of $5 million in the Private Placement. AGI’s investment was conditioned on third-party investors in the Private Placement and the terms of the AGI loan discussed above, and AGI made its investment for the same securities, and on the same terms and conditions, as the investors in the Private Placement.
In addition, the Company repaid $2,547,000 of accounts payable and will repay the remaining accounts payable balance in four equal monthly installments of $1,514,256 at the end of successive months starting in November 2008.
The Company is a non-exclusive distributor for AGI in various countries in Latin America, and Casino & Amusement Technology Supplies, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, is a non-exclusive AGI distributor in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States member countries.
Note 17 – Subsequent Events
Repayment of eBet Indebtedness
As of September 30, 2008, the total amount due to eBet (see Note 7) was $1,786,179. Following several extensions the balance of this debt including all outstanding interest was repaid on November 5, 2008.
Reverse Acquisition
On October 30, 2008 House Fly Rentals, Inc (“Rentals”) a Nevada corporation, entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with the Octavian International Limited (“Octavian”) and the holders of all of the issued and outstanding securities of the Octavian by which all of the securities of Octavian were exchanged for securities in Rentals. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement Rentals acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of the Octavian. Accordingly, the merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition of Rentals by Octavian and resulted in a recapitalization of Octavian in a manner similar to the pooling of interest method. Concurrent with the merger, the name of Rentals was changed to Octavian Global Technologies, Inc (“the Company”) effective November 30, 2008.
Concurrently, the Company closed a private placement offering raising $13 million by selling ten percent discount convertible debentures with an aggregate principal amount of $14,285,700 convertible into shares of the Company’s Stock at an initial conversion price of US$3.10. Additionally, investors in the Private Placement received (i) common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,193,548 shares of Common Stock (2,096,774 shares at an initial exercise price of US$3.10 per share and 2,096,774 shares at an initial exercise price of US$4.65 per share) and (ii) an aggregate of 4,624,327 shares of Common Stock. AGI, Octavian’s principal supplier of casino gaming machines and a holder of 35 percent of Octavian prior to the Share Exchange Transaction, participated in the Private Placement by investing US$5 million. The net proceeds received by Octavian Global after the payment of all offering expenses including, without limitation, legal fees, accounting fees and cash commissions paid to certain finders was US$10,199,812.
House Fly Rentals, Inc.
and Octavian International Limited
Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Contents
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Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements: | |
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Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of August 31, 2008 (unaudited) | F-41 |
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Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations for the year ended August 31, 2008 (unaudited) | F-42 |
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Notes to Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements (unaudited) | F-43 |
House Fly Rentals, Inc.
and Octavian International Limited
Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet
August 31, 2008
(unaudited)
| | | | | Ocativian | | | | | | | | | |
| | House Fly | | | International | | | Pro forma | | | | | Pro forma | |
| | Rentals, Inc. (1) | | | Limited (2) | | | Adjustments | | | | | Combined | |
| | (historical) | | | (historical) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash & cash equivalents | | $ | 18,675 | | | $ | 765,014 | | | $ | (300,000 | ) | | a | | | $ | 9,708,017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 11,771,328 | | | b | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (2,547,000 | ) | | c | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | - | | | | 9,075,564 | | | | - | | | | | | | 9,075,564 | |
Other receivable | | | - | | | | 2,133,818 | | | | - | | | | | | | 2,133,818 | |
Loans receivable | | | - | | | | 665,712 | | | | - | | | | | | | 665,712 | |
Inventory | | | - | | | | 1,476,694 | | | | - | | | | | | | 1,476,694 | |
Prepaid expense and other current assets | | | - | | | | 1,633 | | | | - | | | | | | | 1,633 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | | 18,675 | | | | 14,118,435 | | | | 8,924,328 | | | | | | | 23,061,438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | - | | | | 1,638,878 | | | | - | | | | | | | 1,638,878 | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | - | | | | 3,021,597 | | | | - | | | | | | | 3,021,597 | |
OTHER ASSETS | | | - | | | | 167,876 | | | | - | | | | | | | 167,876 | |
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,235,279 | | | b | | | | 1,235,279 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 18,675 | | | $ | 18,946,786 | | | $ | 10,159,607 | | | | | | $ | 29,125,068 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short term overdrafts and loans | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,457,097 | | | $ | - | | | | | | $ | 2,457,097 | |
Accounts payable | | | - | | | | 29,025,564 | | | | (17,829,000 | ) | | c | | | | 11,196,564 | |
Accrued expenses | | | - | | | | 3,389,895 | | | | - | | | | | | | 3,389,895 | |
Customer deposits | | | - | | | | 536,836 | | | | - | | | | | | | 536,836 | |
Loans payable from related parties | | | - | | | | 80,334 | | | | - | | | | | | | 80,334 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | - | | | | 35,489,726 | | | | (17,829,000 | ) | | | | | | 17,660,726 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LONG TERM LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans Payable | | | - | | | | 180,000 | | | | 10,188,000 | | | c | | | | 10,368,000 | |
Convertible notes | | | | | | | | | | | 14,285,700 | | | b | | | | 14,285,700 | |
Discount on convertible notes | | | | | | | | | | | (1,815,083 | ) | | b | | | | (1,815,083 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | - | | | | 35,669,726 | | | | 4,829,617 | | | | | | | 40,499,343 | |
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MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Minority stockholders' interests | | | - | | | | 36,798 | | | | - | | | | | | | 36,798 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - | |
Common Stock | | | 6,750 | | | | 1,423 | | | | 26,350 | | | a | | | | 10,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 4,624 | | | b | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,776 | | | c | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,470 | | | d | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (41,951 | ) | | f | | | | | |
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Additional paid in capital | | | 45,750 | | | | - | | | | (326,350 | ) | | a | | | | 5,586,669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 531,366 | | | b | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,083,224 | | | c | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 244,553 | | | d | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (33,825 | ) | | e | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 41,951 | | | f | | | | | |
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Accumulated deficit | | | (33,825 | ) | | | (18,233,580 | ) | | | (247,023 | ) | | d | | | | (18,480,603 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | 33,825 | | | e | | | | | |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | - | | | | 1,472,419 | | | | | | | | | | | 1,472,419 | |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | 18,675 | | | | (16,759,738 | ) | | | 5,329,990 | | | | | | | (11,411,073 | ) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | $ | 18,675 | | | $ | 18,946,786 | | | $ | 10,159,607 | | | | | | $ | 29,125,068 | |
(1) Source: audited financial statements of House Fly Rentals, Inc. as of August 31, 2008 included in Form 10K
(2) Source: unaudited financial statements of Octavian International Limited. as of September 30, 2008 included elsewhere in this Form 8K.
See accompanying notes to pro forma combined financial statements
House Fly Rentals, Inc.
and Octavian International Limited
Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended August 31, 2008
(unaudited)
| | | | | Ocativian | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | International | | | | | | | | |
| | House Fly | | | Limited (2) | | | | | | | | |
| | Rentals, Inc. (1) | | | For the Nine | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Year Ended | | | Months Ended | | | Pro forma | | | | Pro forma | |
| | August 31, 2008 | | | September 30, 2008 | | | Adjustments | | | | Combined | |
| | (historical) | | | (historical) | | | | | | | | |
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Net Revenue | | $ | - | | | $ | 34,921,081 | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 34,921,081 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenue | | | - | | | | 26,192,521 | | | | - | | | | | 26,192,521 | |
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Gross Profit | | | - | | | | 8,728,560 | | | | - | | | | | 8,728,560 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 31,725 | | | | 10,118,867 | | | | - | | | | | 10,150,592 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | - | | | | 784,782 | | | | - | | | | | 784,782 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating expenses | | | 31,725 | | | | 10,903,649 | | | | - | | | | | 10,935,374 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss from operations | | | (31,725 | ) | | | (2,175,089 | ) | | | - | | | | | (2,206,814 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense) | | | - | | | | 204,595 | | | | | | | | | 204,595 | |
Interest income (expense) | | | - | | | | (444,219 | ) | | | (1,428,570 | ) | | g | | | (3,611,227 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | (721,650 | ) | | h | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (411,760 | ) | | i | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (605,028 | ) | | j | | | | |
Share of earnings (loss) of associated co's | | | - | | | | 215,018 | | | | - | | | | | | 215,018 | |
Foreign Currency transaction gain (loss) | | | - | | | | (1,487,929 | ) | | | | | | | | | (1,487,929 | ) |
Outside stockholders' interests | | | - | | | | (6,276 | ) | | | | | | | | | (6,276 | ) |
Gain (Loss) on disposal of fixed assets | | | - | | | | 652,400 | | | | - | | | | | | 652,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-operating (expense) income | | | - | | | | (866,411 | ) | | | (3,167,008 | ) | | | | | (4,033,419 | ) |
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Loss before provision for income taxes | | | (31,725 | ) | | | (3,041,500 | ) | | | (3,167,008 | ) | | | | | (6,240,233 | ) |
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Income tax | | | - | | | | 232,932 | | | | - | | | | | | 232,932 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (31,725 | ) | | $ | (3,274,432 | ) | | | (3,167,008 | ) | | | | | (6,473,165 | ) |
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Loss per common share | | $ | (0.005 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (0.62 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 6,750,000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,442,371 | |
(1) Source: audited financial statements of House Fly Rentals, Inc. included in Form 10k for the year ended August 31, 2008.
(2) Source: unaudited financial statements of Octavian International Limited for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included elsewhere in this Form 8K.
See accompanying notes to pro forma combined financial statements
Housefly Rentals, Inc.
and Octavian International Limited
Notes to Pro form Combined Financial Statements
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying pro forma combined balance sheet presents the accounts of House Fly Rentals, Inc.(“House Fly”) and Octavian International Limited (“Octavian”) as if the acquisition of Octavian by House Fly occurred on August 31, 2008. The accompanying pro forma combined statement of operations presents the accounts of House Fly and Octavian for the year ended August 31, 2008 as if the acquisition occurred on September 1, 2007. For accounting purposes, the transaction is being accounted for as a recapitalization of Octavian.
The following adjustments would be required if the acquisition occurred as indicated above:
a. | Recapitalization of Octavian to account for issuance of an aggregate of 30,773,386 (pre split) common shares of House Fly to the shareholders of Octavian, repurchase of 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock for $300,000. |
b. | Issuance of ten percent discount convertible debentures with an aggregate principal balance of $14,285,700. The Company also issued 4,193,548 warrants and 4,624,327 (pre split) shares of Common Stock to the debenture holders. The Company received gross proceeds of $13,000,000 resulting in a debt discount of $1,285,700. The Company incurred costs of $1,235,279 for finder’s fees, legal fees and origination fees. These costs will be capitalized as debt issuance costs and amortized over the life of the convertible debentures. |
c. | The Company and Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (“AGI”) entered into the following agreements. |
| 1. | Issued Common Stock to AGI for the conversion of accounts payable valued at $5,094,000 |
| 2. | Restructured $10,188,000 of accounts payable into a four-year loan which accrues interest at a rate of three-month USD LIBOR plus four percent and capped at eight percent per year. |
| 3. | Repaid $2,547,000 of accounts payable at the closing of the Private Placement. |
d. | The Company issued 2,470,233 shares of Common Stock to Lilac Advisors, LLC for consulting services performed in connection with the Share Exchange and Private Placement. |
e. | Eliminate pre-acquisition accumulated deficit of House Fly. |
f. | The Company effected a 1 for 5.0174 reverse stock split. |
g. | Accrue interest expense for one year for the convertible debentures. |
h. | Accrue interest expense for one year for the AGI notes payable. |
i. | Amortization of the debt issuance costs for one year. |
j. | Amortization of the debt discount for one year. |
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide information different from that contained in this prospectus. We are offering to sell and seeking offers to buy shares of Common Stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus or such incorporated document or any earlier date indicated in such document, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of our Common Stock.
Until ____________, all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
Octavian Global Technologies, Inc.
747,408 Shares
Common Stock
prospectus
_______, 2009
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED TO BE IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following table sets for the costs and expenses payable by Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (the “Registrant”) in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered, all of which will be paid by the Registrant. All amounts are estimates except the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registration, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), and Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board filing fees.
SEC registration fee | | $ | 1.15 | |
Federal Taxes | | NIL | |
State Taxes | | NIL | |
Transfer agent and registrar fees and expenses | | $ | 1,500 | |
Accounting fee and expenses | | $ | 2,000 | |
Legal fees and expenses | | $ | 5,000 | |
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Total | | $ | 8,501.15 | |
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section 78.138(7) of the Nevada Revised Statutes states that, unless a corporation's articles of incorporation provide differently, the directors and officers of a Nevada corporation are not individually liable to the corporation, its shareholders or its creditors for any damages resulting from the director's or officer's act or failure to act, unless it is proven that: (i) the director's or officer's act or failure to act constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties; and (ii) his or her breach of those duties involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law. Our Articles contain a provision eliminating our directors' and officers' liability to us and to our shareholders (a) for acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law or (b) for the payment of dividends or other distributions in violation of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Section 78.7502 of the Nevada Revised Statutes requires a corporation to indemnify a director or officer who has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any proceeding to which he or she is made a party by reason of his or her service as a director or officer. Nevada law permits a corporation to indemnify its present and former directors and officers, among others, against judgments, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually incurred by them in connection with any proceeding to which they may be made a party by reason of their service as directors or officers (including a proceeding brought by or in the right of the corporation), but only if: (i) their liability is not the result of a breach of fiduciary duties involving intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law or (ii) they acted in good faith and in a manner which they reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful. A Nevada corporation may not indemnify directors or officers for final, non-appealable, adverse judgments in a suit by or in the right of the corporation unless a court orders determines that indemnification would be fair and reasonable, but then only for expenses.
In addition, Section 78.751 of the Nevada Revised Statutes permits a corporation, if provided in its Articles of Incorporation or By-laws, to advance reasonable expenses to a director or officer before a final disposition of a proceeding, but only upon the corporation's receipt of a written undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the corporation if it is ultimately determined that he or she was not entitled to indemnification.
Our Articles provide for the indemnification of any person entitled to indemnification pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes, to the fullest extent permitted thereunder.
The Company does not currently maintain director and officer liability insurance, as permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes. The Company has agreed with the placement agent in the September 2005 Private Placement to obtain and maintain a liability insurance policy affording coverage for the acts of its officers and directors in an amount not less than $1,500,000, on or around the date that any designee of said placement agent commences serving on the board of directors.
Each Selling Shareholder has agreed to indemnify the Company against certain liabilities incurred in connection with this offering as the result of claims made under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or state law.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Pursuant to the Private Placement closed concurrently with the Share Exchange Transaction, on October 30, 2008, the Company issued (i) Debentures in an aggregate principal amount of US$14,285,700; (ii) Warrants to investors in the Private Placement to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,193,548 shares of Common Stock; and (iii) 4,624,327 shares of Common Stock. The Company raised gross proceeds of US$13 million in the Private Placement. The Share Exchange Transaction and Private Placement were discussed in greater detail in the Form 8-K that we filed on November 5, 2008. This offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act, Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.
The Company also issued to certain designees of the finders 5-year warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 335,484 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of US$3.10 per share. These warrants are on the same terms and include the same provisions as those issued to investors in the Private Placement.
The Company has also made the following issuances of unregistered securities during the past three years:
House Fly
On May 1, 2007, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of US$0.005 per share, an aggregate of US$15,000, to Mr. McCall. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares was reduced to 517,919 shares of Common Stock. The offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act, Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
During July of 2007, the Company raised gross proceeds of US$28,500 through the sale of 2,850,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of US$0.01 per share. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares were reduced to 568,023 shares of Common Stock. The offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act, Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
During August of 2007, the Company raised gross proceeds of US$9,000 through the sale of 900,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of US$0.01 per share. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares was reduced to 179,376 shares of Common Stock. The offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act, Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
Octavian
AGI
Under the terms of certain agreements entered into with AGI, Octavian’s largest supplier of gaming supplies, on October 30, 2008, prior to the closing of the Share Exchange, AGI converted €4 million (US$5,114,000 based on the October 30, 2008 Exchange Rate of €1=US$1.2785) of accounts payable to it by Octavian into 652 Ordinary Shares of Octavian, representing 35 percent of the outstanding share capital of Octavian. These 652 Ordinary Shares were exchanged by AGI under the terms of the Share Exchange for 10,770,685 shares of Common Stock. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares were reduced to 2,146,667 shares of Common Stock. The offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
Lilac
Lilac performed consulting services for Octavian in connection with the Share Exchange and Private Placement for which Octavian issued 149 Ordinary Shares of Octavian International in consideration for such services, which were exchanged for 2,470,232 shares of our Common Stock. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares were reduced to 492,333 shares of Common Stock. The offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
PacificNet
Pursuant to the PacificNet Termination Agreement, Octavian agreed to issue to PacificNet or its nominee an amount of shares of capital stock of Octavian equal to five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Octavian. On October 30, 2008, prior to the closing of the Share Exchange, Octavian issued PacificNet 61 Ordinary Shares of Octavian on in satisfaction of this provision. These 61 Ordinary Shares were exchanged by PacificNet under the terms of the Share Exchange for 1,000,135 shares of Common Stock. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares were reduced to 199,333 shares of Common Stock. The offer and sale of securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
Item 16. Exhibits
Exhibit | | Description |
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2.1 | | Share Exchange Agreement by and among Octavian International Limited, House Fly Rentals, Inc., Robert McCall and the shareholders of Octavian International Limited , dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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2.2 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger between House Fly Rentals, Inc. and Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., dated as of October 30, 2008 (1) |
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3(i).1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on December 1, 2008 (2) |
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3(i).2 | | Articles of Merger, as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on November 3, 2008 (1) |
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3(ii).1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws (1) |
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4.1 | | Form of Debenture pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (f/k/a House Fly Rentals Inc. and certain purchasers, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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4.2 | | Form of Warrant pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (f/k/a House Fly Rentals Inc. and certain purchasers, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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4.3 | | Form of Warrant pursuant to the Employment Agreement by and between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. and Harmen Brenninkmeijer, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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4.4 | | Specimen of Common Stock Certificate (3) |
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5.1 | | Opinion and Consent of The O’Neal Law Firm, P.C.(4) |
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10.1 | | EZpay Distributorship Agreement between Octavian International Europe and IGT Europe, dated October 3, 2007 (1) |
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10.2 | | Software Escrow Agreement between Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH, Octavian International and NCC Escrow International Limited, dated, October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.3 | | Loan Agreement between eBet and Octavian International, dated June 20, 2007 (1) |
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10.4 | | Deed of Agreement between eBet and Octavian International Limited, dated January 16, 2008 (1) |
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10.5 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, dated January 11, 2008 (1) |
10.6 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, dated February 8, 2008 (1) |
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10.7 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, dated August 22, 2008 (1) |
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10.8 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, October 9, 2008 (1) |
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10.9 | | Deed of Release between eBet and Octavian International, dated October 10, 2008 (1) |
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10.10 | | Lilac Advisors, LLC Engagement Letter, dated April 24, 2008 (1) |
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10.11 | | Framework Agreement by and among Octavian International Limited, Ziria Enterprises Ltd, Harmen Brenninkmeijer and Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH dated August 11, 2008 (1) |
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10.12 | | Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement by and among Octavian International Limited, Ziria Enterprises Ltd, Harmen Brenninkmeijer and Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.13 | | Loan Agreement between Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH and Octavian International Limited dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.14 | | Deed of Amendment by and among Ziria Enterprises Limited, PacificNet Games International Corporation, PacificNet Inc., Octavian International Limited and Emperor Holdings Limited, dated May 14, 2008 (1) |
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10.15 | | Acquisition Agreement by and among Ziria Enterprises Limited, PacificNet Games International Corporation, PacificNet Inc., Octavian International Limited and Emperor Holdings Limited, dated December 7, 2007 (1) |
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10.16 | | Contract of Rendering of Services No. ACP-01-08 between Firm Profit and Octavian SPb Ltd., dated November 23, 2007, as amended by the Additional Agreement No 1 to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-01-08, dated January 1, 2008, as further amended by the Additional Agreement to the Contract of Rendering of Services No. ACP-01-08, dated January 21, 2008, as further amended by the Additional Agreement to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-01-08, dated February 1, 2008 (1)* |
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10.17 | | Contract for Rendering Services No. ACP-03-08 between SPM 1 and Octavian International Ltd., dated November 23, 2007, as amended by the Additional No 1 to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-03-08, dated January 1, 2008 (1)* |
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10.18 | | Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-02-08 between Jackpot LLC and Octavian International Limited, dated November 23, 2007, as amended by the Additional No 1 to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-02-08, dated January 1, 2008 (1)* |
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10.19 | | Securities Purchase Agreement between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (f/k/a House Fly Rentals Inc.) and certain purchasers, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.20 | | Employment Agreement by and between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. and Harmen Brenninkmeijer, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
10.21 | | Service Agreement between Octavian International Limited and Peter Moffitt dated October 16, 2008 (1) |
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10.22 | | Statement of Particulars of Employment From Octavian International Ltd. to Peter Brenninkmeijer, dated March 15, 2008 (1) |
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10.23 | | Letter Agreement between Octavian International Limited and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., dated October 8, 2008 (1) |
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21 | | Subsidiaries (3) |
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23 | | Consent of Kabani & Co. (3) |
(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 5, 2008 (File No. 333-146705)
(2) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 4, 2008 (File No. 333-146705)
(3) Filed herewith
(4) Previously filed
* Confidential treatment requested with respect to portions of this document
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to:
(1) File, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
(i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of the securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of a prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement, and
(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution.
(2) For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering.
(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
(4) For determining liability of the undersigned small business issuer under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned small business issuer pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned small business issuer will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned small business issuer relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer or used or referred to by the undersigned small business issuer;
(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned small business issuer or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer; and
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned small business issuer to the purchaser.
If the small business issuer will request acceleration of the effective date of the registration statement under Rule 461 of the Securities Act include the following:
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
For determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, it will treat each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus as a new registration statement for the securities offered in the registration statement, and that offering of the securities at that time as the initial bona fide offering of those securities.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2009.
OCTAVIAN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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By: | /s/ Harmen Brenninkmeijer |
Name: Harmen Brenninkmeijer |
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature | | Title | | Date |
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/s/ Harmen Brenninkmeijer | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | | January 17, 2009 |
Harmen Brenninkmeijer | | (Principal Executive Officer) | | |
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/s/ Peter Brenninkmeijer | | Chief Financial Officer and Director | | January 17, 2009 |
Peter Brenninkmeijer | | (Principal Financial Officer and Principal | | |
| | Accounting Officer) | | |
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/s/ Peter Moffit | | President and Director | | January 17, 2009 |
Peter Moffit | | | | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | | Description |
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2.1 | | Share Exchange Agreement by and among Octavian International Limited, House Fly Rentals, Inc., Robert McCall and the shareholders of Octavian International Limited , dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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2.2 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger between House Fly Rentals, Inc. and Octavian Global Technologies, Inc., dated as of October 30, 2008 (1) |
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3(i).1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on December 1, 2008 (2) |
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3(i).2 | | Articles of Merger, as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on November 3, 2008 (1) |
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3(ii).1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws (1) |
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4.1 | | Form of Debenture pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (f/k/a House Fly Rentals Inc. and certain purchasers, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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4.2 | | Form of Warrant pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (f/k/a House Fly Rentals Inc. and certain purchasers, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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4.3 | | Form of Warrant pursuant to the Employment Agreement by and between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. and Harmen Brenninkmeijer, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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4.4 | | Specimen of Common Stock Certificate (3) |
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5.1 | | Opinion and Consent of The O’Neal Law Firm, P.C.(4) |
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10.1 | | EZpay Distributorship Agreement between Octavian International Europe and IGT Europe, dated October 3, 2007 (1) |
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10.2 | | Software Escrow Agreement between Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH, Octavian International and NCC Escrow International Limited, dated, October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.3 | | Loan Agreement between eBet and Octavian International, dated June 20, 2007 (1) |
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10.4 | | Deed of Agreement between eBet and Octavian International Limited, dated January 16, 2008 (1) |
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10.5 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, dated January 11, 2008 (1) |
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10.6 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, dated February 8, 2008 (1) |
10.7 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, dated August 22, 2008 (1) |
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10.8 | | Extension Letter with eBet Limited, October 9, 2008 (1) |
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10.9 | | Deed of Release between eBet and Octavian International, dated October 10, 2008 (1) |
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10.10 | | Lilac Advisors, LLC Engagement Letter, dated April 24, 2008 (1) |
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10.11 | | Framework Agreement by and among Octavian International Limited, Ziria Enterprises Ltd, Harmen Brenninkmeijer and Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH dated August 11, 2008 (1) |
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10.12 | | Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement by and among Octavian International Limited, Ziria Enterprises Ltd, Harmen Brenninkmeijer and Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.13 | | Loan Agreement between Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH and Octavian International Limited dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.14 | | Deed of Amendment by and among Ziria Enterprises Limited, PacificNet Games International Corporation, PacificNet Inc., Octavian International Limited and Emperor Holdings Limited, dated May 14, 2008 (1) |
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10.15 | | Acquisition Agreement by and among Ziria Enterprises Limited, PacificNet Games International Corporation, PacificNet Inc., Octavian International Limited and Emperor Holdings Limited, dated December 7, 2007 (1) |
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10.16 | | Contract of Rendering of Services No. ACP-01-08 between Firm Profit and Octavian SPb Ltd., dated November 23, 2007, as amended by the Additional Agreement No 1 to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-01-08, dated January 1, 2008, as further amended by the Additional Agreement to the Contract of Rendering of Services No. ACP-01-08, dated January 21, 2008, as further amended by the Additional Agreement to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-01-08, dated February 1, 2008 (1)* |
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10.17 | | Contract for Rendering Services No. ACP-03-08 between SPM 1 and Octavian International Ltd., dated November 23, 2007, as amended by the Additional No 1 to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-03-08, dated January 1, 2008 (1)* |
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10.18 | | Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-02-08 between Jackpot LLC and Octavian International Limited, dated November 23, 2007, as amended by the Additional No 1 to the Contract of Rendering of Services No ACP-02-08, dated January 1, 2008 (1)* |
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10.19 | | Securities Purchase Agreement between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. (f/k/a House Fly Rentals Inc.) and certain purchasers, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.20 | | Employment Agreement by and between Octavian Global Technologies, Inc. and Harmen Brenninkmeijer, dated October 30, 2008 (1) |
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10.21 | | Service Agreement between Octavian International Limited and Peter Moffitt dated October 16, 2008 (1) |
10.22 | | Statement of Particulars of Employment From Octavian International Ltd. to Peter Brenninkmeijer, dated March 15, 2008 (1) |
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10.23 | | Letter Agreement between Octavian International Limited and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., dated October 8, 2008 (1) |
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21 | | Subsidiaries (3) |
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23 | | Consent of Kabani & Co. (3) |
(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 5, 2008 (File No. 333-146705)
(2) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 4, 2008 (File No. 333-146705)
(3) Filed herewith
(4) Previously filed
* Confidential treatment requested with respect to portions of this document