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FIRST AMERICAN GROUP INC.
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FIRST AMERICAN GROUP INC.
11037 Warner Ave, Suite 132
Fountain Valley, California 92708
WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.
This Information Statement is first being furnished on or about March 7, 2014 to the holders of record as of the close of business on March 7, 2014 of the common stock of First American Group Inc., a Nevada corporation (“ First American Group”).
The Board of Directors of First American Group and 2 stockholders holding an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 7, 2013, have approved and consented in writing in lieu of a special meeting of the Board of Directors and a special meeting of the stockholders to the following actions:
(1) | An amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock from 50,000,000 to 250,000,000; and |
(2) | The approval of a 50-for-1 forward stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of our common Stock. |
Such approval and consent constitute the approval and consent of a majority of the total number of shares of outstanding common stock and are sufficient under the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and First American Group’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to approve the actions. Accordingly, the actions will not be submitted to the other stockholders of First American Group for a vote, and this Information Statement is being furnished to stockholders to provide them with certain information concerning the action in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the regulations promulgated thereunder, including Regulation 14C.
ACTIONS BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND
CONSENTING STOCKHOLDERS
GENERAL
First American Group will pay all costs associated with the distribution of this Information Statement, including the costs of printing and mailing. First American Group will reimburse brokerage firms and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for reasonable expenses incurred by them in sending this Information Statement to the beneficial owners of First American Group’s common stock.
First American Group will only deliver one Information Statement to multiple security holders sharing an address unless First American Group has received contrary instructions from one or more of the security holders. Upon written or oral request, First American Group will promptly deliver a separate copy of this Information Statement and any future annual reports and information statements to any security holder at a shared address to which a single copy of this Information Statement was delivered, or deliver a single copy of this Information Statement and any future annual reports and information statements to any security holder or holders sharing an address to which multiple copies are now delivered. You should direct any such requests to the following address: First American Group, 11037 Warner Ave, Suite 132, Fountain Valley, California 92708, Attn: Mazen Kouta, President. Mr. Kouta may also be reached by telephone at (714) 500-8919.
INFORMATION ON CONSENTING STOCKHOLDERS
Pursuant to First American Group’s Bylaws and the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”), a vote by the holders of at least a majority of First American Group’s outstanding capital stock is required to effect the action described herein. First American Group’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, does not authorize cumulative voting. As of the record date, First American Group had 2,521,264 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The voting power representing not less than 1,260,633 shares of common stock is required to pass any stockholder resolutions. The consenting stockholders are the record and beneficial owner of 2,000,000 shares of common stock, which represents approximately 79.3% of the issued and outstanding shares of First American Group’s common stock. Pursuant to Chapter 78.320 of the NRS, the consenting stockholders voted, with the Board of Directors, in favor of the actions described herein in a joint written consent, dated December 7, 2013. No consideration was paid for the consent. The consenting stockholders’ names, affiliation with First American Group, and their beneficial holdings are as follows:
Name | | Beneficial Holder and Affiliation | | Shares Beneficially Held | | Percentage |
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Mazen Kouta | | President, Treasurer, Director, and Greater than 10% holder of common stock | | 1,125,000 shares of common stock | | 44.6% (common stock) |
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Zeeshan Sajid | | Secretary, Director, and Greater than 10% holder of common stock | | 1,400,000 shares of common stock | | 34.7% (common stock) |
INTEREST OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN OR OPPOSITION TO MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON
None.
PROPOSALS BY SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
DISSENTERS RIGHTS OF APPRAISAL
None.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth, as of December 7, 2013, certain information regarding the ownership of First American Group’s capital stock by each director and executive officer of First American Group, each person who is known to First American Group to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of First American Group’s voting stock, and by all officers and directors of First American Group as a group. Unless otherwise indicated below, to First American Group’s knowledge, all persons listed below have sole voting and investing power with respect to their shares of capital stock, except to the extent authority is shared by spouses under applicable community property laws.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to options, warrants or convertible securities exercisable or convertible within 60 days of December 7, 2013 are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person or entity holding such options, warrants or convertible securities but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person, and is based on 2,521,264 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on a fully diluted basis, as of December 7, 2013.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (1) | | AMOUNT AND NATURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP | | PERCENT OF CLASS (2) | |
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Mazen Kouta (3) President, Treasurer, Director and greater than 10% holder of common stock | | 1,125,000 ( common stock ) | | | 44.6 | % |
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Zeeshan Sajid (4) Secretary, Director and greater than 10% holder of common stock | | 1,400,000 ( common stock ) | | | 34.7 | % |
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All officer and directors as a group (2 persons) | | 2,000,000 (common stock) | | | 79.3 | % |
(1) | Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is c/o First American Group, 11037 Warner Ave, Suite 132, Fountain Valley, California 92708. |
(2) | This table is based on 2,521,264 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on December 7, 2013. |
(3) | Appointed President, Treasurer and Director on April 27, 2010. |
(4) | Appointed Secretary and Director on April 27, 2010. |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following tables set forth certain information about compensation paid, earned or accrued for services by our President and all other executive officers (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”) in the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
Summary Compensation Table
Position | | Year | | Salary ($) | | | Bonus ($) | | | ($) | | | ($) | | | | | | | | | | | | Total ($) | |
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Mazen Kouta (1) | | 2013 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
| | 2012 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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Zeeshan Zajid (2) | | 2013 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
| | 2012 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
(1) | Appointed President, Treasurer and Director on April 27, 2010. |
(2) | Appointed Secretary and Director on April 27, 2010. |
Stock Option Grants
The following table sets forth stock option grants and compensation or the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013:
| | Option Awards | | | Stock Awards | |
Name | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) | | | Option Exercise Price ($) | | | Option Expiration Date | | | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) | | | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) | | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) | | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($) | |
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Mazen Kouta (1) | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | $ | -0- | | | | N/A | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | |
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Zeeshan Zajid (2) | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | $ | -0- | | | | N/A | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | |
Employment Agreements
First American Group has no employment agreements or other agreements with any officer.
Other Compensation
There are no annuity, pension or retirement benefits proposed to be paid to officers, directors, or employees of our company in the event of retirement at normal retirement date as there was no existing plan as of September 30, 2013 provided for or contributed to by our company.
Director Compensation
The following table sets forth director compensation for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013:
Name | | ($) | | | ($) | | | ($) | | | ($) | | | ($) | | | ($) | | | Total ($) | |
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Mazen Kouta (1) | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | |
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Zeeshan Zajid (2) | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | | | | -0- | |
We currently do not pay any compensation to our directors for serving on our board of directors.
(1) | Appointed President, Treasurer and Director on April 27, 2010. |
(2) | Appointed Director on April 27, 2010. |
Directors of our company who are also employees do not receive cash compensation for their services as directors or members of the committees of the Board of Directors. All directors may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection with attending meetings of the Board of Directors or management committees.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
First American Group has no equity compensation plans.
CHANGE IN CONTROL
To the knowledge of management, there are no present arrangements or pledges of securities of First American Group which may result in a change in control of First American Group
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF ACTION APPROVED BY CONSENTING STOCKHOLDER
The following action was taken based upon the unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors and the written consent of the consenting stockholders:
I. | AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK |
On December 7, 2013 the Board of Directors and the consenting stockholders adopted and approved a resolution to effect an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock from 50,000,000 to 250,000,000. Such amendment is referred to herein as the “Authorized Shares Amendment.”
Currently, First American Group has 50,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, of which 2,521,264 shares are issued and outstanding. As a result of the Authorized Shares Amendment, First American Group will have 250,000,000 shares of shares of common stock authorized for issuance, of which 123,936,800 will be available for issuance, after also giving effect to a fifty-for-one (50:1) forward stock split, referenced below. The Board of Directors will be able to authorize the issuance of the additional 123,936,800 shares of common stock without seeking further action or vote of our stockholders.
The issuance by us of common stock could dilute both the equity interests and the earnings per share of existing holders of our common stock. Such dilution may be substantial, depending upon the amount of shares issued.
Any additional issuance of common stock could, under certain circumstances, have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of First American Group by increasing the number of outstanding shares entitled to vote and by increasing the number of votes required to approve a change in control of First American Group Shares of common stock could be issued, or rights to purchase such shares could be issued, to render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of First American Group by means of a tender offer, proxy contest, merger or otherwise. The ability of the Board of the Directors to issue such additional shares of common stock could discourage an attempt by a party to acquire control of First American Group by tender offer or other means. Such issuances could therefore deprive stockholders of benefits that could result from such an attempt, such as the realization of a premium over the market price that such an attempt could cause. Moreover, the issuance of such additional shares of common stock to persons interests aligned with that of the Board of Directors could make it more difficult to remove incumbent managers and directors from office even if such change were to be favorable to stockholders generally.
While the increase in the number of shares of common stock authorized may have anti-takeover ramifications, the Board of Directors believes that the financial flexibility offered by the amendment outweighs any disadvantages. To the extent that the increase in the number of shares of common stock authorized may have anti-takeover effects, the amendment may encourage persons seeking to acquire First American Group to negotiate directly with the Board of Directors, enabling the Board of Directors to consider a proposed transaction in a manner that best serves the stockholders’ interests.
The Board of Directors believes that it is advisable and in the best interests of First American Group to have available additional authorized but unissued shares of common stock in an amount adequate to provide for First American Group’s future needs. The unissued shares of common stock will be available for issuance from time to time as may be deemed advisable or required for various purposes, including the issuance of shares in connection with financing or acquisition transactions.
First American Group has (i) no present plans or commitments for the issuance or use of the proposed additional shares of common stock in connection with any financing, and (ii) no present plans, proposals or arrangements, written or otherwise, at this time to issue any of the additional authorized shares of common stock in connection with a merger, share exchange or acquisition.
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS
The Authorized Shares Amendment will provide us with shares of common stock which would permit us to issue additional shares of capital stock that could dilute the ownership of the holders of our common stock by one or more persons seeking to effect a change in the composition of our Board of Directors or contemplating a tender offer or other transaction for the combination of First American Group with another company. The Authorized Shares Amendment is not being undertaken in response to any effort of which our Board of Directors is aware to enable anyone to accumulate shares of our common stock or gain control of First American Group The purpose of the Authorized Shares Amendment is to grant us the flexibility to issue our equity securities in the manner best suited for our Company, or as may be required by the capital markets.
Other than the Authorized Shares Amendment, our Board of Directors does not currently contemplate the adoption of any other amendments to our Articles of Incorporation that could be construed to affect the ability of third parties to take over or change the control of First American Group While it is possible that management could use the additional authorized shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock to resist or frustrate a third-party transaction that is favored by a majority of the independent stockholders, we have no intent, plans or proposals to use the newly created Preferred Stock as an anti-takeover mechanism or to adopt other provisions or enter into other arrangements that may have anti-takeover consequences.
While the Authorized Shares Amendment may have anti-takeover ramifications, our Board of Directors believes that the financial flexibility offered by such corporate actions will outweigh the disadvantages. To the extent that these corporate actions may have anti-takeover effects, third parties seeking to acquire us may be encouraged to negotiate directly with our Board of Directors, enabling us to consider the proposed transaction in a manner that best serves the stockholders' interests.
The Authorized Shares Amendment is not intended to have any anti-takeover effect and is not part of any series of anti-takeover measures contained in any debt instruments or the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of First American Group in effect on the date of this Information Statement. However, First American Group stockholders should note that the availability of additional authorized and unissued shares of common stock could make any attempt to gain control of First American Group or the Board of Directors more difficult or time consuming and that the availability of additional authorized and unissued shares might make it more difficult to remove management. First American Group is not aware of any proposed attempt to take over First American Group or of any attempt to acquire a large block of First American Group’s stock. First American Group has no present intention to use the increased number of authorized common stock for anti-takeover purposes.
Effective Date
Under Rule 14c-2, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Authorized Shares Amendment shall be effective twenty (20) days after this Information Statement is mailed to stockholders of First American Group. We anticipate the effective date to be on or about March 27, 2014.
II. | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A FORWARD STOCK SPLIT AT A RATIO OF FIFTY-FOR-ONE |
On December 7, 2013 the Board of Directors and the consenting stockholders adopted and approved a resolution to effect an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to effect a forward split of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock, at a ratio of fifty-for-one (50:1) (the “Forward Stock Split”).
A table illustrating the Forward Stock Split and the amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock in First American Group’s Articles of Incorporation (discussed below) is as follows:
| | Number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding | | | Number of shares of common stock authorized in Articles of Incorporation | | | Number of shares of common stock authorized and reserved for issuance | | | Number of shares of common stock authorized but unreserved for issuance | |
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Before Forward Stock Split and amendment to Articles of Incorporation | | | 2,521,264 | | | | 50,000,000 | | | | -0- | | | | 47,478,736 | |
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After Forward Stock Split and amendment to Articles of Incorporation | | | 126,063,200 | | | | 250,000,000 | | | | -0- | | | | 123,936,800 | |
The issuance by us of common stock as a Result of the Forward Stock Split and the Authorized Shares Amendment, referenced above, could dilute both the equity interests and the earnings per share of existing holders of our common stock. Such dilution may be substantial, depending upon the amount of shares issued.
The Board of Directors also reserves the right, notwithstanding stockholder approval and without further action by stockholders, to not proceed with the Forward Stock Split if the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, determines that the Forward Stock Split is no longer in our best interests and that of our stockholders. The Board of Directors may consider a variety of factors in determining whether or not to implement the Forward Stock Split, including, but not limited to, overall trends in the stock market, recent changes and anticipated trends in the per share market price of the common stock, business and transactional developments, and our actual and projected financial performance.
Though the Forward Stock Split will not change the number of authorized shares of common stock, the Board of Directors and the consenting stockholders have also approved a resolution to effect an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 50,000,000 to 250,000,000, as discussed in more detail below. Except for any changes as a result of the treatment of fractional shares, each stockholder of First American Group will hold the same percentage of common stock outstanding immediately following the Forward Stock Split as such stockholder held immediately prior to the split.
First American Group has (i) no present plans or commitments for the issuance or use of its common stock as a result of the Forward Stock Split in connection with any financing, and (ii) no present plans, proposals or arrangements, written or otherwise, at this time to issue any of its common stock as a result of the Forward Stock Split in connection with a merger, share exchange or acquisition.
Purpose
The Board of Directors believed that it was in the best interests of First American Group to implement the Forward Stock Split on the basis that the low number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock of First American Group would likely not appeal to brokerage firms and that when trading, the current projected per share price level of our common stock will reduce the effective marketability of our common stock because of the reluctance of many brokerage firms to recommend stock to their clients or to act as market-makers for issuers which do not have a sufficient number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
Certain Risks Associated With the Forward Stock Split
There can be no assurance that the total projected market capitalization of First American Group’s common stock after the proposed Forward Stock Split will be equal to or greater than the total projected market capitalization before the proposed Forward Stock Split or that the per share price of First American Group’s common stock following the Forward Stock Split will either exceed or remain higher than the current anticipated per share.
There can be no assurance that the market price per new share of First American Group common stock (the “New Shares”) after the Forward Stock Split will rise or remain constant in proportion to the reduction in the number of old shares of First American Group common stock (the “Old Shares”) outstanding before the Forward Stock Split.
Accordingly, the total market capitalization of First American Group’s common stock after the proposed Forward Stock Split may be lower than the total market capitalization before the proposed Forward Stock Split and, in the future, the market price of First American Group’s common stock following the Forward Stock Split may not exceed or remain higher than the market price prior to the proposed Forward Stock Split. In many cases, the total market capitalization of a company following a Forward Stock Split is lower than the total market capitalization before the Forward Stock Split.
There can be no assurance that the Forward Stock Split will result in a per share price that will attract investors.
A decline in the market price for First American Group’s common stock after the Forward Stock Split may result in a greater percentage decline than would occur in the absence of a Forward Stock Split, and the liquidity of First American Group’s common stock could be adversely affected following a Forward Stock Split.
The market price of First American Group’s common stock will also be based on First American Group’s performance and other factors, some of which are unrelated to the number of shares outstanding. If the forward stock split is effected and the market price of First American Group’s common stock declines, the percentage decline as an absolute number and as a percentage of First American Group’s overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the absence of a forward stock split. In many cases, both the total market capitalization of a company and the market price of a share of such company’s common stock following a forward stock split are lower than they were before the Forward Stock Split. Furthermore, the liquidity of First American Group’s common stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares that would be outstanding after the Forward Stock Split.
First American Group’s common stock trades as a “penny stock” classification which limits the liquidity for First American Group’s common stock.
First American Group’s stock is subject to “penny stock” rules as defined in Exchange Act Rule 3a51-1. The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. First American Group’s common stock is subject to these penny stock rules. Transaction costs associated with purchases and sales of penny stocks are likely to be higher than those for other securities. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange).
As a result, all brokers or dealers involved in a transaction in which First American Group’s shares are sold to any buyer, other than an established customer or “accredited investor,” must make a special written determination. These Exchange Act rules may limit the ability or willingness of brokers and other market participants to make a market in our shares and may limit the ability of First American Group’s stockholders to sell in the secondary market, through brokers, dealers or otherwise. First American Group also understands that many brokerage firms will discourage their customers from trading in shares falling within the “penny stock” definition due to the added regulatory and disclosure burdens imposed by these Exchange Act rules. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the common shares in the United States and stockholders may find it more difficult to sell their shares. An orderly market is not assured or implied as to First American Group’s common stock. Nor are there any assurances as to the existence of market makers or broker/dealers for First American Group’s common stock.
Principal Effects of the Forward Stock Split
In addition to those risk factors noted above, the Forward Stock Split will have the following effects:
General Corporate Change – (i) one (1) Old Share owned by a stockholder would be exchanged for fifty (50) New Shares, and (ii) the number of shares of First American Group’s common stock issued and outstanding will be increased proportionately based on the Forward Stock Split.
As approved and effected, the Forward Stock Split will be effected simultaneously for all of First American Group’s common stock. While the intent is for the proposed forward split to affect all of First American Group’s stockholders uniformly, the process of rounding up when any of First American Group’s stockholders own a fractional share will result in a non-material change in each stockholder’s percentage ownership interest in First American Group.
The Forward Stock Split does not materially affect the proportionate equity interest in First American Group of any holder of common stock or the relative rights, preferences, privileges or priorities of any such stockholder.
Fractional Shares - Any fractional shares of common stock resulting from the forward split will “round up” to the nearest whole number. No cash will be paid to any holders of fractional interests in First American Group
Authorized Shares - The forward split will not change the number of authorized shares of common stock of First American Group, as states in First American Group’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended.
Accounting Matters - The Forward Stock Split will not affect the par value of First American Group’s common stock. As a result, as of the effective time of the Forward Stock Split, the stated capital on First American Group’s balance sheet attributable to First American Group’s common stock will be increased proportionately based on the Forward Stock Split ratio, and the additional paid-in capital account will be credited with the amount by which the stated capital is increased. The per share net income or loss and net book value of First American Group’s common stock will be restated because there will be a greater number shares of First American Group’s common stock outstanding.
Procedure for Effecting the Forward Stock Split and Exchange of Stock Certificates
Upon effectiveness of the Forward Stock Split, each outstanding share of First American Group will automatically be converted on the effective date at the applicable Forward Stock Split ratio. It will not be necessary for stockholders of First American Group to exchange their existing stock certificates.
Certain of our registered holders of common stock may hold some or all of their shares electronically in book-entry form with our transfer agent. These stockholders do not have stock certificates evidencing their ownership of our common stock. They are, however, provided with a statement reflecting the number of shares registered in their accounts. If a stockholder holds registered shares in book-entry form with our transfer agent, no action needs to be taken to receive post-forward stock split shares or cash payment in lieu of any fractional share interest, if applicable. If a stockholder is entitled to post-Forward Stock Split shares, a transaction statement will automatically be sent to the stockholder’s address of record indicating the number of shares of common stock held following the Forward Stock Split.
Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Forward Stock Split
The following is a summary of certain material federal income tax consequences of the Forward Stock Split. It does not purport to be a complete discussion of all of the possible federal income tax consequences of the Forward Stock Split and is included for general information only. Further, it does not address any state, local or foreign income or other tax consequences. Also, it does not address the tax consequences to holders that are subject to special tax rules, such as banks, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, personal holding companies, foreign entities, non-resident alien individuals, broker-dealers and tax-exempt entities. The discussion is based on the provisions of the United States federal income tax law as of the date hereof, which is subject to change retroactively as well as prospectively. This summary also assumes that the Old Shares were, and the New Shares will be, held as a “capital asset,” as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (i.e., generally, property held for investment). The tax treatment of a stockholder may vary depending upon the particular facts and circumstances of such stockholder. Each stockholder is urged to consult with such stockholder’s own tax advisor with respect to the tax consequences of the Forward Stock Split.
No gain or loss should be recognized by a stockholder upon such stockholder’s exchange of Old Shares for New Shares pursuant to the Forward Stock Split. The aggregate tax basis of the New Shares received in the Forward Stock Split (including any fraction of a New Share deemed to have been received) will be the same as the stockholder’s aggregate tax basis in the Old Shares exchanged therefor. The stockholder’s holding period for the New Shares will include the period during which the stockholder held the Old Shares surrendered in the Forward Stock Split.
TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TREASURY DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR 230, STOCKHOLDERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT: (A) ANY DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL TAX ISSUES IN THIS INFORMATION STATEMENT IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITTEN TO BE RELIED UPON, AND CANNOT BE RELIED UPON BY STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON STOCKHOLDERS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; (B) SUCH DISCUSSION IS INCLUDED HEREIN BY FIRST AMERICAN GROUP IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION OR MARKETING (WITHIN THE MEANING OF CIRCULAR 230) BY FIRST AMERICAN GROUP OF THE TRANSACTIONS OR MATTERS ADDRESSED HEREIN; AND (C) STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD SEEK ADVICE BASED ON THEIR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES FROM AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR.
First American Group’s view regarding the tax consequences of the Forward Stock Split is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service or the courts. Accordingly, each stockholder should consult with his or her own tax advisor with respect to all of the potential tax consequences to him or her of the Forward Stock Split.
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS
The Forward Stock Split will provide us with shares of common stock which would permit us to issue additional shares of capital stock that could dilute the ownership of the holders of our common stock by one or more persons seeking to effect a change in the composition of our Board of Directors or contemplating a tender offer or other transaction for the combination of First American Group with another company. The additional shares of the common stock as a result of the Forward Stock Split is not being undertaken in response to any effort of which our Board of Directors is aware to enable anyone to accumulate shares of our common stock or gain control of First American Group.
Other than Authorized Shares Amendment, our Board of Directors does not currently contemplate the adoption of any other amendments to our Articles of Incorporation that could be construed to affect the ability of third parties to take over or change the control of First American Group While it is possible that Forward Stock Split could be an action to resist or frustrate a third-party transaction that is favored by a majority of the independent stockholders, we have no intent, plans or proposals to use the Forward Stock Split as an anti-takeover mechanism or to adopt other provisions or enter into other arrangements that may have anti-takeover consequences.
Effective Date
Under Rule 14c-2, promulgated pursuant to the Exchange Act, the Forward Stock Split shall be effective twenty (20) days after this Information Statement is mailed to stockholders of First American Group. We anticipate the effective date to be on or about March 27, 2014.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and in accordance therewith file reports, proxy statements and other information including annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q with the SEC. Copies of these documents can be obtained upon written request addressed to the SEC, Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., 20549, at prescribed rates. The SEC also maintains a web site on the Internet (http://www.sec.gov) where reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC through the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System may be obtained free of charge.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
First American Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013 and filed with the SEC on December 19, 2013; and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 and filed with the SEC on February 11, 2014 have been incorporated herein by this reference.
First American Group will provide without charge to each person, including any beneficial owner of such person, to whom a copy of this Information Statement has been delivered, on written or oral request, a copy of any and all of the documents referred to above that have been or may be incorporated by reference herein other than exhibits to such documents (unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference herein).
All documents filed by First American Group pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this Information Statement shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Information Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Information Statement.
COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION
All inquiries regarding First American Group should be addressed to Mazen Kouta, President, at First American Group’s principal executive offices, at: First American Group, 11037 Warner Ave, Suite 132, Fountain Valley, California 92708. Mr. Kouta may also be reached by telephone at (714) 500-8919.