UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
Amendment No. 4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Lightcollar, Inc.
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Nevada | 5900 | 42-1771342 |
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
Box 973 #264 – 3rd Ave West
Unity, SK, S0K 4L0
Telephone: (306) 228 3262
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Robert J. Burnett
Parsons/Burnett/Bjordahl/Hume, LLP
505 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 252-5066
(Agent for Service of Process)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable 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: [X]
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. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
[X]
Calculation of Registration Fee
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Title of each Class of Securities To be Registered | Amount to be registered | Proposed maximum Offering price per share(1) | Proposed maximum aggregate Offering price | Amount of registration fee |
Common | 10,000,000 | $0.01 | $100,000.00 | $11.61 |
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Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457 of the Securities Act.
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Offering price has been arbitrarily determined by the Board of Directors.
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.
Neither the Securities Exchange Commission nor any state securities commissions have approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy of the Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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Prospectus
LIGHTCOLLAR, INC.
Date of Prospectus: [subject to completion]
10,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
$0.01 per share
This is a public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Shares”) of Lightcollar, Inc. (“Lightcollar” or the “Company”).
Our sole officer and director will offer and sell, on our behalf, up to 10,000,000 shares of our common stock at $.01 per share on a best efforts basis that will not utilize a third party underwriter or broker-dealer (the “Offering”). Our sole officer and director will not receive any compensation for selling Shares in the Offering. Our sole officer and director will solicit investments in the Shares from friends, family and those persons with which he has a prior business relationship and that he reasonably believes would have an interest in investing in the Company. Our sole officer and director will distribute to all interested investors a copy of the Company’s then effective Prospectus.
Completion of this Offering is not subject to us raising a minimum amount of money. The Offering is intended to be a self-underwritten public offering, with no minimum purchase requirement. Shares will be offered on a best efforts basis and we do not intend to use an underwriter for this Offering.
This Offering will terminate 180 days from the effective date of this Prospectus (the “Termination Date”), unless extended by the Board of Directors for an additional 90 days, although we may close the Offering on any date prior to the Termination Date if the Offering is fully subscribed or upon the vote of the Board of Directors. Reasons the Board may consider in determining whether to extend or terminate the Offering may include, but are not limited to: amount of funds raised, potential to raise additional capital, and response to the Offering as of that date.
There is currently no established public trading market for our securities and an active trading market in our securities may not develop or, if it is developed, may not be sustained. A market maker is needed to file an application with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) on our behalf so that the shares of our common stock may be quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system such as the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”), OTC Markets or the Nasdaq OMX. Commencing upon the effectiveness of our registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part, we will seek out a market maker. There can be no assurance that the market maker’s application will be accepted by FINRA, nor can we estimate as to the time period that the application will require to be completed, submitted or approved (if at all).
This Offering involves a high degree of risk. Please see Risk Factors starting on page 4to read about factors you should consider before buying any of the Shares pursuant to this Offering.
The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The Company may not sell the Shares until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell the Shares nor is it a solicitation of an offer to buy the Shares in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities, or passed upon the sufficiency or accuracy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The Company does not plan to use this offering Prospectus prior to the effective date.
Until _________, all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this Offering, may be required to deliver a Prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers' obligation to deliver a Prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 3. Summary Information and Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
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Item 4. Use of Proceeds
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Item 5. Determination of Offering Price
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Item 6. Dilution
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Item 7. Selling Security Holders
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Item 8. Plan of Distribution
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Item 9. Description of Securities to be Registered
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Item 10. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel
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Item 11. Information With Respect to Registrant
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Description of Business
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Description of Properties
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Legal proceedings
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Market Price Of, And Dividends On The Registrant’s Common Equity
And Related Stockholder Matters
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Financial Statements
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, and Control Persons
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Executive Compensation
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Director Compensation
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
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Item 11A. Material Changes
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Item 12. Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference
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Item 12A. Disclosure of Commission Position of Indemnification For Securities Act Liabilities
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Item 3. Summary Information and Risk Factors
Prospectus Summary
You should read the following summary together with the more detailed business information, financial statements and related notes that appear elsewhere in this Prospectus regarding the Company. In this Prospectus, unless the context otherwise denotes, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Lightcollar” and “Lightcollar, Inc.” are to the Company.
A Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This Prospectus contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” that may cause our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
General Information about the Company
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada as Lightcollar, Inc. on March 22, 2011. Our fiscal year end is March 31. We are a development stage company. We have minimal assets, no revenues and have incurred losses since inception. We do not plan to engage in a merger or acquisition with any other company or entity. We do not have any plans to acquire any other business, nor do we have any intentions of using investor funds or any other Company resources for such purposes.
Lightcollar intends to market and sell an illuminated animal collar pendant to the US and Canadian market primarily via internet web sales. We will do this by establishing a relationship with an already successful existing product supplier/manufacturer. Lightcollar does not have any agreements with any suppliers or manufacturers, nor does it have any agreements with customers to purchase any products from the Company.
Although Lightcollar is a new firm, its sole Officer and Director has experience in many aspects of internet-based business. The company’s director has experience developing webpages, online shopping-carts, and affiliate website marketing strategies. The company has not identified, or negotiated with, a manufacturer; however, the President is actively searching, and intends to establish working relations with a suitable manufacturer as soon as possible.
Our financial statements from inception on March 22, 2011 through our first fiscal period ended March 31, 2011, report no revenues and a net loss of $(2,012). For the period ended June 30, 2010, our quarterly statements reflect a net loss of ($21,510). We may be unable to generate revenues in the first 12 months of operation. Our independent registered public accountant has issued an audit opinion for our Company which includes a statement expressing substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will need approximately $25,000 to continue operations for the next 12 months.
The domain name “lightcollar.com” was originally registered by the Company’s President but has since been transferred to the Company.
Contact Information:
Lightcollar, Inc.
Box 973 #264 – 3rd Ave West
Unity, SK, S0K 4L0
Telephone: (306) 228 3262
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The Offering
This Prospectus covers the offering of 10,000,000 shares of Lightcollar common stock. The Shares will be offered at a fixed price of $0.01 per share. Our sole Officer, Director and Shareholder does not own any of the Shares being offered. Our sole Officer, Director and Shareholder owns 2,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, or 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company prior to this Offering.
This is our initial public offering of our common stock and no public market currently exists for shares of our common stock. The Shares are being offered on a best efforts basis, with no minimum offering amount or minimum purchase requirement, using the efforts of the Company’s sole director and officer. Subscriptions received pursuant to this Offering are irrevocable and any funds received will be immediately available for use by the Company. We can offer no assurance that an active trading market will ever develop for our common stock.
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Securities Being Offered: | 10,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value. |
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Fixed Offering Price per Share: | $0.01 |
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Offering Period: | The Shares are being offered for a period not to exceed 180 days from the effective date of the Prospectus, unless extended by the Board of Directors for an additional 90 days or unless earlier terminated by the Board of Directors. Reasons the Board may consider in determining whether to extend or terminate the Offering may include, but are not limited to, amount of funds raised at the end of the 180 day period; potential to raise additional capital; and response to the Offering as of that date. |
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Net Proceeds to Our Company: | $100,000.00 |
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Use of Proceeds: | Business development |
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Number of Shares Outstanding Before the Offering: | 2,000,000 |
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Number of Shares Outstanding After the Offering: | 12,000,000 |
Risk Factors
Investment in the securities offered hereby involves certain risks and is suitable only for investors of substantial financial means. Prospective investors should carefully consider the following risk factors in addition to the other information contained in this Prospectus, before making an investment decision concerning the common stock.
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The Accompanying Financial Statements Have Been Prepared Assuming The Company Will Continue As A Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of its assets and the liquidation of its liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Company has generated no revenues, has accumulated a loss since formation and currently lacks the capital to effectively pursue its business plan. This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.
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We May Continue To Lose Money, And If We Do Not Achieve Profitability, We May Not Be Able To Continue Our Business
Since our formation, we have generated no revenues from operations, and have incurred expenses and losses. In addition, we expect to continue to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future. As a result, we will need to generate sufficient revenues to achieve profitability, which may not occur. Even if we do achieve profitability, we may be unable to sustain or increase profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future. We expect to have quarter-to-quarter
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fluctuations in revenues, expenses, losses and cash flow, some of which could be significant. Results of operations will depend upon numerous factors. Some of these factors, such as market acceptance of our product and competition, are beyond our control.
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The Company Is Subject To The Risks Inherent In The Creation Of A New Business
The Company is subject to substantially all the risks inherent in the creation of a new business. The implementation of our business strategy is still in the development stage. Our business and operations should be considered to be in the development stage and subject to all of the risks inherent in the establishment of a new business venture. Accordingly, our intended business and operations may not prove to be successful in the near future, if at all. Any future success that we might enjoy will depend upon many factors, several of which may be beyond our control, or which cannot be predicted at this time, and which could have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition, business prospects, and operations and the value of an investment in the Company.
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Lightcollar is Considered a Shell Company, And Is Therefore Subject To Certain Restrictions.
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted Rule 405 of the Securities Act and Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act which defines a shell company as a registrant that has no or nominal operations, and either (a) no or nominal assets; (b) assets consisting solely of cash and cash equivalents; or (c) assets consisting of any amount of cash and cash equivalents and nominal other assets. Our balance sheet indicates that we have both nominal operations and nominal assets; therefore, we are defined as a shell company. These rules prohibit shell companies from using a Form S-8 to register securities pursuant to employee compensation plans. However, the rules do not prevent us from registering securities pursuant to other available registration statements (including an S-1 registration statement). Additionally, the rules regarding Form 8-K requires shell companies to provide more detailed disclosure upon completion of a transaction that causes it to cease being a shell company. If, in the future, we engage in a transaction which would cause us to cease being a “shell company,” we will, at that time, be required to file a Form 8-K containing the information required pursuant to Regulation S-K and in a registration statement on Form 10, together with required financial information. In order to assist the SEC in the identification of shell companies, we are also required to check a box on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K indicating that we are a shell company. Although we currently have no plans to seek a merger or other business combination, to the extent that we are required to comply with additional disclosure requirements because we are a shell company, we may be delayed in executing any mergers or acquiring other assets that would cause us to cease being a shell company. The SEC adopted a new Rule 144 effective February 15, 2008, which restricts re-sales of restricted securities, pursuant to Rule 144, by shareholders of a shell company. See discussion under heading "Rule 144" below and the Risk Factor titled “Shareholders Who Hold Unregistered Shares Of Our Common Stock Are Subject To Resale Restrictions Pursuant To Rule 144, Due to Our Status As A ‘Shell Company.’”
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We May Be Subject To Government Laws And Regulations Particular To Our Operations With Which We May Be Unable To Comply.
We may not be able to comply with all current and future government regulations which are applicable to our business. Our business operations are subject to all government regulations normally incident to conducting business (e.g., occupational safety and health acts, workmen's compensation statutes, unemployment insurance legislation, income tax, and social security laws and regulations, environmental laws and regulations, consumer safety laws and regulations, etc.) as well as to governmental laws and regulations applicable to small public companies and their capital formation efforts. Although we will make every effort to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we can provide no assurance of our ability to do so, nor can we predict the effect of those regulations on our proposed business activities. Our failure to comply with material regulatory requirements would likely have an adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and could result in our cessation of active business operations.
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Because our sole Officer and Director is a Canadian resident, and our primary offices are located in Canada, difficulty may arise in attempting to effect service or process in Canada.
Because our sole director and officer is a Canadian resident, and our main offices are located in Canada, difficulty may arise in attempting to effect service or process on either the Company or the Officer/Director or in enforcing a judgment against Lightcollar’s assets located outside of the United States. These difficulties may include: difficulty, by Company
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shareholders, in enforcing any judgments obtained, in United States’ courts, based upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws; difficulty, by Company shareholders, in enforcing U.S. federal securities laws based judgments, against our sole Officer and Director in foreign courts; and difficulty, by Company shareholders, in bringing an original action in foreign courts for the purposes of enforcing, against our sole Officer and Director, U. S. federal securities laws based judgments.
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Our Sole Officer and Director Has Previously Been An Officer of a Public Company Which Did Not Generate Any Revenues
Our sole Officer and Director (Mr. Mills) served as an officer and director for Bullion River Gold Corp. (f/k/a Dynasty International, Inc.) from February 25, 2002 to December 1, 2003. During this time, Bullion did not participate in any revenue-generating operations. Following his resignation, Bullion undertook an asset acquisition and change in management. Bullion has since ceased to fully report with the SEC.
There is no guarantee Mr. Mills will lead the Company to generating any revenues or will meet the SEC reporting requirements that will apply to the Company upon effectiveness of the registration statement of which this Prospectus forms a part. The failure of Mr. Mills lead the Company to generating revenues, or to timely file reports required by the SEC, will likely have materially adverse affects on the Company’s business and ability to continue active operations.
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Sale and Export and Import of Products To/From a Foreign Country Has Operational Risks That May Not Be Adequately Covered by Insurance
We can give no assurance that we will be adequately insured against all risks or that any policies we own at the time a loss occurs will adequately cover any losses. Furthermore, in the future we may not be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates. We may also be subject to claims by customers involving disputes or situations that are beyond our control including but not necessarily limited to, manufacturing defects, delivery delays or failures, or unauthorized disclosures of our customers’ personal information by third parties. There is also, because of our planned business model as an internet based retailer, the possibility of fraudulent claims or other illicit activities involving our transactions. Any of these potentialities may give rise to a loss to our Company for which we are not insured, or not adequately insured.
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Any Failure To Maintain Adequate Insurance Coverage Could Subject Us To Significant Losses Of Income
We do not currently carry any liability, business interruption or other insurance, and therefore, we have no protection against any general, commercial and/or liability claims or any other losses that may negatively impact our ability to generate revenues in the future. Any claims against us or uninsured losses by us will likely have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain insurance on reasonable terms, or at all, at any time in the future.
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Our Ability to Generate Revenues Depends Primarily On Our Ability To Execute Our Business Plan
We have not generated any revenues to date. Our ability to generate any revenues in the future will primarily depend upon our ability to effectively execute our business plan which in turn depends upon our ability to identify, retain and maintain relationships with one or more manufacturers, suppliers, shippers, financial institutions and other necessary third party product or service providers. We may not be able to identify and maintain the necessary relationships within our industry. Our ability to execute our business plan also depends on other factors, including the ability to:
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negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with acceptable terms;
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hire and train qualified personnel;
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maintain marketing and website hosting/development costs at affordable rates; and,
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maintain an affordable labor force.
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The Company’s Ability To Expand Its Operations Will Depend Upon The Company’s Ability To Raise Additional Financing As Well As To Generate Income
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Developing our business will require additional capital in the future. To meet our capital needs, we expect to rely on our cash flow from operations and, potentially, third-party financing. Third-party financing may not, however, be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. Our ability to obtain additional third party funding will be subject to various factors, including market conditions, our operating performance, lender sentiment and our ability to incur additional debt or conduct additional offerings of our equity or debt securities. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms and conditions of additional financings unattractive. Our inability to raise capital could impede our growth.
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Investors May Lose Their Entire Investment If Lightcollar, Inc. Fails To Implement Its Business Plan
The Company expects to face substantial risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties because it is a development stage company. Lightcollar was formed in Nevada on March 22, 2011. The Company has no demonstrable operations upon which investors can evaluate the Company’s business and prospects. Lightcollar’s prospects must be considered in light of the risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early stages of development. The Company cannot guarantee that it will be successful in implementing and carrying out its business plan and accomplishing its objectives.
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Our Sole Officer And Director Currently Owns 100% Of The Issued And Outstanding Stock And Will Continue to Control at least 16.66% Of The Company`s Issued And Outstanding Common Stock After This Offering
Presently, the Company’s sole Officer, Director and Shareholder beneficially owns 2,000,000 (100%) shares of the outstanding common stock of the Company. Because of such ownership, investors in this Offering will have limited control over matters requiring approval by Lightcollar shareholders, including the election of directors. Because there is no minimum amount required to be raised under this Offering, there is no guarantee that our current sole Shareholder, sole Officer and Director will own less than a majority of the issued and outstanding shares after the completion or termination of this Offering. Even if our current sole Shareholder does own less than a majority of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock following this Offering, he may still remain the single largest beneficial owner of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock. In addition, certain provisions of Nevada State law could have the effect of making it more difficult or more expensive for a third party to acquire, or from discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire, control of the Company. For example, Nevada law provides that approval of a majority of the stockholders is required to remove a director, which may make it more difficult for a third party to gain control of the Company. This concentration of ownership limits the power to exercise control by the minority shareholders.
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The Report Of Our Independent Auditors Indicates Uncertainty Concerning Our Ability to Continue As A Going Concern And That May Impair Our Ability To Raise Capital To Fund Our Business Plan
Our independent auditors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We cannot assure you that this will not impair our ability to raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all. Additionally, we cannot assure you that we will ever achieve significant revenues and remain a going concern. For the period from inception, March 22, 2011, to the period ended June 30, 2011, the Company had not generated any revenues and had incurred net loss of $(21,510). The Company will likely need $25,000 to continue its operations for the next 12 months.
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The Potential Market Is Limited By The Limited Nature Of The Product
Lightcollar is building a business as a marketer and internet-based retailer of a styled illuminated pet-collar pendant. As such, our target market will be limited. Please see the “Description of Business” elsewhere in this Prospectus for additional information regarding our intended market, which will be focused in Canada and the U.S. The limited potential market for our product may have a materially negative effect on our ability to generate sufficient revenues to fully implement our business plan and grow our business.
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Lack Of Comprehensive And Reliable National Pet-Owner Statistics
According to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association (“APPA”) National Pet Owners Survey; 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes. Since 1994 the Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures has increased at an average rate of $2.6 billion per year and is estimated to be $50.84 billion in 2011. Although our products can be used on a variety of animals other than dogs; 78.2 million of the pets owned in the United States are dogs. Although statistics could not be found for pet safety/fashion; according to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners
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Survey, dog owners spend $186 annually on grooming, treats, and toys, which totals over $14 billion annually. A lack of comprehensive and reliable statistics regarding pet ownership and such owners’ disposable income in our target market area may have a negative effect on the company’s ability to formulate a reliable marketing plan, make sales and revenue forecasts, and prepare budgets.
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Lack Of a Clear Understanding of The Competitive Conditions And Methods of Competition in The Pet Collar Fashion/Safety Market
Due to a lack of reliable data Lightcollar does not, at this time, have a complete understanding of either the competitive conditions or the methods of competition in the pet fashion/safety marketplace. The lack of data is further complicated by the fact that it is difficult, if not impossible, to draw conclusions by making comparisons between dissimilar products in the marketplace. If we are unable to garner a better understanding of our intended market such to allow us to implement our business plan and compete successfully in a niche market, it will likely have a materially negative affect on our ability to generate sufficient revenues to stay in business and we may cease to actively operate our business.
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Competitors With More Resources May Force Us Out Of Business
Competition in the industry will likely be based primarily on reputation, product quality and price. Aggressive pricing, better quality products introduced by already existing pet product suppliers and/or the entrance of new competitors into our markets could reduce our revenue and profit margins. If we are unable to generate enough revenues to stay in business we may cease to actively operate our business.
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The Costs To Meet Our Reporting And Other Requirements As A Public Company Subject To The Exchange Act Of 1934 Will Be Substantial
If we become subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), we will incur ongoing expenses associated with professional fees for accounting, legal and other related expenses for periodic and annual reports, proxy statements and other reporting and disclosure requirements under the Exchange Act. We estimate that these accounting, legal and other professional costs could be $15,000 or more per year for the next few years, and will be higher if our business volume and activity increases, but lower during the first years of being public because our overall business volume will be lower.
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We May Have Difficulty Attracting And Retaining Management And Outside Independent Members to Our Board Of Directors.
Directors and officers of publicly reporting companies are increasingly concerned with the extent of their personal exposure to lawsuits and shareholder claims, as well as governmental and creditor claims which may be made against them, particularly in view of recent changes in laws imposing additional duties, obligations and liabilities on management and directors. Due to these perceived risks, directors and officers are also becoming increasingly concerned with the availability of directors` and officers` liability insurance to pay on a timely basis the costs incurred in defending such claims. We currently do not carry directors` and officers` liability insurance. If we are unable to provide sufficient directors` and officers` liability insurance at affordable rates or at all, it may become increasingly more difficult to attract and retain qualified officers and directors to manage the business and affairs of the Company.
We may lose potential independent board members and management candidates to other companies that have better directors` and officers` liability insurance to insure them from liability, or to companies that have greater revenues or have received greater funding to date, which can offer more lucrative compensation packages. The fees of directors are also rising in response to their increased duties, obligations and liabilities, as well as increased exposure to such risks. As a company with a limited operating history and limited resources, we will have a more difficult time attracting and retaining management and outside independent directors than a more established company due to these enhanced duties, obligations and liabilities.
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Reliance Upon One Individual as President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sole Director of The Company
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Currently one individual serves as the President, Treasurer, Secretary and sole Director of the Company. In the event this individual becomes unavailable or unable to continue on in this multiple position role, the Company could suffer substantial or irreparable damage and be forced to cease operations.
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You May Not be Able to Sell Your Shares in Lightcollar, Inc. Because There is No Public Market for the Company’s Stock
There is currently no established public trading market for our securities and an active trading market in our securities may not develop or, if it is developed, may not be sustained. A market maker is needed to file an application with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) on our behalf so that the shares of our common stock may be quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system such as the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”), OTC Markets or the Nasdaq OMX. Commencing upon the effectiveness of our registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part, we will seek out a market maker. There can be no assurance that the market maker’s application will be accepted by FINRA, nor can we estimate as to the time period that the application will require to be completed, submitted or approved (if at all). If for any reason our common stock is not quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system, a public trading market does not otherwise develop or such a trading market cannot be sustained, or we later become ineligible (after quotation) to continue having our stock quoted on a quotation system, purchasers of the Shares may have difficulty selling their common stock should they desire to do so. No market makers have committed to becoming market makers for our common stock at this time and none may do so.
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Even if a Public Market Develops for the Common Stock of Lightcollar, Inc. the Market Price Could Fluctuate Significantly
If Lightcollar stock ever becomes available to be traded, of which the Company cannot guarantee, the trading price of Lightcollar common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various events or factors, many of which are or will be beyond the Company’s control. In addition, the stock market may experience extreme price and volume fluctuations, which, without a direct relationship to the operating performance, may affect the market price of the Company stock.
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All Of Lightcollar, Inc. Currently Issued And Outstanding Common Shares Are Restricted Under Rule 144 Of The Securities Act, As Amended.
All of the presently outstanding shares of common stock, consisting of 2,000,000 shares of common stock, are “restricted securities” as defined under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and may only be sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration, if available. Rule 144, as amended, generally provides that a person, holding restricted securities of an issuer, who has satisfied the applicable holding period for such restricted securities may sell their restricted securities, without being considered an underwriter, in a brokers transaction (or directly to a market maker); Affiliates of a company (generally consisting of officers, directors or other persons exercising direction or indirect control of a company) may sell, pursuant to Rule 144, within any three month period an amount of restricted securities which does not exceed the greater of 1% of a company’s outstanding common stock or the average weekly trading volume in such securities during the four calendar weeks prior to such sale, provided the company is current in its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act and subject to certain manner of resale provisions. The Company currently has one shareholder who in total owns 2,000,000 restricted shares or 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock. When these shares become eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144, the sale of these shares by this individual, whether pursuant to Rule 144 (or otherwise), may have an immediate negative effect upon the price of the Company’s common stock in any market that might develop.
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Shareholders Who Hold Unregistered Shares Of Our Common Stock Are Subject To Additional Resale Restrictions Due To Our Status As A “Shell Company.”
Pursuant to Rule 405 of the Securities Act, a “shell company” is defined as a company that has no or nominal operations; and, either no or nominal assets; assets consisting solely of cash and cash equivalents; or assets consisting of any amount of cash and cash equivalents and nominal other assets. We are considered a “shell company” pursuant to Rule 405. Under Rule 144(i) “restricted securities” (as that term is defined in Rule 144(a)(3) of an issuer may not be resold in reliance upon Rule 144 if those securities were issued by an issuer which was a “shell company,” unless; 1) the issuer
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has ceased being a “shell company”; 2) the issuer is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; 3) the issuer has filed, for the preceding 12 months, all reports and other materials required to be filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; and 4) the issuer has filed current “Form 10” information with the SEC and at least one year has elapsed since the initial filing of the Form 10 information.
The Company has not issued any restricted securities other than those securities issued to our sole shareholder, officer and director (See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”). Those securities are subject to the restrictions on resale set forth in Rule 144(i). The Company does not currently have any plans to issue any restricted securities in the future or to register any securities pursuant to Form S-8 (See Risk Factor: “Lightcollar is Considered a Shell Company, And Is Therefore Subject To Certain Restrictions”). However if, in the future, the Company decides to issue restricted securities then those securities will be subject to the additional resale limitations set forth in Rule 144(i). Furthermore, if the Company, in the future, desires to register shares pursuant to Form S-8 (for the purposes of compensating its officers, directors, employees or consultants) it will be restricted from doing so until the Company has ceased to be a “shell company” for at least one year. As a result, it may be harder for us to fund our operations and pay our consultants through the issuance of our securities instead of cash. Furthermore, it will be more difficult for us to raise funding through the sale of debt or equity securities unless we agree to register such securities with the SEC, which could cause us to expend additional resources in the future. Our status as a “shell company” could prevent us from raising additional funds, engaging consultants, and using our securities to pay for any acquisitions (although none are currently planned), which could cause the value of our securities, if any, to decline in value or become worthless.
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If We Fail To Remain Current On Our Reporting Requirements It Will Limit The Ability Of Stockholders To Sell Their Securities In The Secondary Market
Companies trading on inter-dealer quotation systems must be reporting issuers under Section 12 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and must be current in their reports under Section 13 of the Exchange Act, in order to maintain price quotation privileges on such systems. If we obtain the ability to have our stock quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system such as the OTCBB, OTC Markets or Nasdaq OMX , and we fail to remain current on our reporting requirements, our stock may no longer be quoted on such quotation system. As a result, the market liquidity for our securities could be adversely affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.
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Our Common Stock May Be Considered a “Penny Stock” And Be Subject To The “Penny Stock” Rules Of The Securities Exchange Commission
Our common stock may be subject to the “penny stock” rules adopted under Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules generally apply to companies whose common stock is not listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market or other national securities exchange and trades at less than $4.00 per share, other than companies that have had average revenue of at least $6,000,000 for the last three years or that have tangible net worth of at least $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). These rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade penny stock to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many brokers have decided not to trade penny stocks because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. If we remain subject to the penny stock rules for any significant period, it could have an adverse effect on the market for our securities. If our securities are subject to the penny stock rules, investors will find it more difficult to dispose of our securities.
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Shares Eligible For Future Sale By Our Current Stockholder May Adversely Affect Our Stock Price
Our common stock has not been approved for quotation on any inter-dealer quotation system or trading on any exchange or other trading platform and there is no public market for the shares of our common stock; therefore there has been no trading volume in our common stock.
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This is our initial registration, and there is currently no established public trading market for our securities, and an active trading market in our securities may not develop or, if developed, may not be sustained. Upon the effectiveness of our S-1 registration statement, of which this Prospectus is a part, a market maker is needed to file an application with FINRA on our behalf so as to be able to quote the shares of our common stock on an inter-dealer quotation system. There can be no assurance that the market maker’s application will be accepted by FINRA, nor can we estimate as to the time period required to complete and file the application. If for any reason our common stock is not quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system and/or a public trading market does not otherwise develop or cannot be sustained, purchasers of the shares may have difficulty selling their common stock should they desire to do so. No market makers have committed to becoming market makers for our common stock and none may do so.
In the future, if our common stock becomes eligible for quotation on an inter-dealer quotation system, as we intend but cannot guarantee, any sales of substantial amounts of common stock under SEC Rule 144, or otherwise, could adversely affect the then prevailing market price, if any, of our common stock and could impair our ability to raise capital at that time through any private offering or publicly registered sale of our securities. As long as these conditions continue, the sale of a significant number of shares of common stock at any particular time could be difficult to achieve at the market prices, if any, prevailing immediately before such shares are offered.
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We Are Unlikely To Pay Dividends
To date, we have not paid, nor do we intend to pay in the foreseeable future, dividends on our common stock, even if we become profitable. Earnings, if any, are expected to be used to advance our activities and for general corporate purposes, rather than to make distributions to stockholders. Prospective investors will likely need to rely on an increase in the price of Company stock to profit from his or her investment. There are no guarantees that any market for our common stock will ever develop or that the price of our stock will ever increase. If prospective investors purchase Shares pursuant to this Offering, they must be prepared to be unable to liquidate their investment and/or lose their entire investment.
Since we are not in a financial position to pay dividends on our common stock, and future dividends are not presently being contemplated, investors are advised that return on investment in our common stock is restricted to an appreciation in the share price. The potential or likelihood of an increase in share price is questionable at best.
Item 4. Use of Proceeds
The following table details the Company’s intended use of proceeds from this Offering, for the first twelve (12) months after successful completion of the Offering. The Company intends to prioritize it’s spending accordingly: Legal, Audit, Other (Accounting), Product, then Promotional, Website design and Administrative. Since the Company does not intend to pay any Offering expenses from the proceeds from this Offering, and assuming that 100% of the Offering is sold, the gross aggregate proceeds will be allocated as follows:
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Expenditure Item** | Allocated Proceeds |
Legal Fees | $15,000 |
Audit Fees | 10,000 |
Other Fees (Accounting, transfer agent, etc.) | 10,000 |
Product | 35,000 |
Marketing & Promotional Expenses | 20,000 |
Website design, development, hosting & maintenance | 5,000 |
Administrative | 5,000 |
Total | $100,000 |
There is no minimum amount we are required to raise in this offering and any funds received will be immediately available to us.
**The above expenditures are defined as follows:
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Legal Fees: Fees paid to our attorneys for preparation and filing of SEC documents, and other state and federal documents, as well as preparation of contracts and agreements, and consultation on business matters relating to operation of the business. These legal fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
Audit Fees: Fees paid to our independent auditor to audit and review our financial statements in relation to SEC reporting requirements once we are required to do so. These fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
Other Fees: Fees paid to our accountants for ongoing financial statement preparation. Fees paid to the transfer agent for issuing corporate stock and facilitating subsequent stock transactions and oversight, and any other fees that may be paid for ongoing corporate services. These fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
Product: Monies paid to manufacturers to build, assemble, and supply our illuminated pendant. These fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
Marketing & Promotional Expenses: Costs of developing marketing and promotional materials. This includes some contracted design services, printing, advertising print copy and mail and distribution costs. These fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
Website design, development, hosting and maintenance: Monies paid to independent contractors to build, host and maintain the Company website. These fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
Administrative: Any monies paid for communications, postage and shipping, office supplies and other miscellaneous items that are administrative in nature. These fees do not include fees associated with this Offering.
There is no assurance that we will be able to raise the entire amount of this Offering. The Offering is being made on a best-effort, no minimum basis. Tables presented in this section are for illustrative purposes only; the actual amount and use of proceeds, if any, may differ.
The following chart details how we will use the proceeds if we raise only 75% of this Offering:
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Expenditure Item** | 75% |
Legal Fees | $15,000 |
Audit Fees | 10,000 |
Other Fees (Accounting, transfer agent, etc.) | 5,000 |
Product | 25,000 |
Marketing & Promotional Expenses | 12,500 |
Website Design | 5,000 |
Administrative | 2,500 |
Total | $75,000 |
If only 75% of this Offering is sold, the Company will have to reduce its development plans slightly. Its legal and auditing requirements will be met at the same level as would be done if 100% of the stock Offering were sold. We will have less money for product inventory and reduced marketing dollars.
The following chart details how we will use the proceeds if we raise only 50% of this Offering:
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Expenditure Item** | 50% |
Legal Fees | $10,000 |
Audit Fees | 10,000 |
Other Fees (Accounting, transfer agent, etc.) | 5,000 |
Product | 15,000 |
Marketing & Promotional Expenses | 2,500 |
Website Design | 5,000 |
Administrative | 2,500 |
Total | $50,000 |
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If only 50% of this Offering is sold, the Company will have to strictly curtail its development plans. It will only utilize its attorney to do what is necessary to meet its SEC, State and Federal reporting and licensing requirements. Its audit requirements will be met at the same level as would be done if 100% of the stock Offering were sold. We will look to other less expensive ways of having our financials prepared and we will engage our transfer agents for only the most necessary tasks. We will look to other more creative ways of financing our website development and operation. Although there is no written agreement, the President has agreed to pay for any additional expenses as necessary. Any expenses paid by the President will be on a shareholder’s loan basis. The Company’s President is prepared to loan the Company up to $100,000.00, as needed to pay expenses, during its first year of operations, although there is no guarantee that such a loan will be made.
The following chart details how we will use the proceeds if we raise only 25% of this Offering:
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Expenditure Item** | 25% |
Legal Fees | $ 9,000 |
Audit Fees | 10,000 |
Other Fees (Accounting, transfer agent, etc.) | 1,500 |
Product | 2,500 |
Marketing & Promotional Expenses | 1,000 |
Website Design | 500 |
Administrative | 500 |
Total | $25,000 |
If only 25% of this Offering is sold, the Company will have to strictly limit its development plans. It will only utilize its attorney to do what is necessary to meet its SEC, State and Federal reporting and licensing requirements. Its audit requirements will be met at the same level as would be done if 100% of the stock Offering were sold. We will look to other less expensive ways of having our financials prepared and we will engage our transfer agents for only the most necessary tasks. We will look to other more creative ways of hosting our website, and marketing online. Although there is no written agreement, the President has agreed to pay for any additional expenses as necessary. Any expenses paid by the President will be on a shareholder’s loan basis. The Company’s President is prepared to loan the Company up to $100,000.00, as needed to pay expenses, during its first year of operations, although there is no guarantee that such a loan will be made.
No proceeds from this Offering will be paid to our sole Officer and Director in the form of commissions, salary, or other compensation.
Item 5. Determination of Offering Price
The Offering Price of the common stock has been arbitrarily determined and bears no relationship to any objective criteria of value. The Offering Price does not bear any relationship to the Company’s assets, book value, historical earnings, or net worth. In determining the Offering Price, management considered such factors as anticipated results of operations, present financial resources and the likelihood of acceptance of this Offering, if any. Accordingly, the Offering Price should not be considered an indication of the actual value of our securities.
Item 6. Dilution
We are offering shares of our common stock at a fixed Offering Price of $0.01 per share through this Offering. Since inception, March 22, 2011, our sole officer and director has purchased shares of our common stock for $0.01 per share. Following is a table detailing dilution as of June 30, 2011, to investors if 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25% of the Offering is sold.
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Net Tangible Book Value Per Share Prior to Stock Sale | (0.0008) | (0.0008) | (0.0008) | (0.0008) |
Pro Forma Net Tangible Book Value Per Share After Stock Sale | 0.0064 | 0.0054 | 0.0038 | 0.0003 |
Increase in net book value per share due to stock sale | 0.0072 | 0.0062 | 0.0046 | 0.0011 |
Loss (subscription price of $0.01 less NBV per share) | 0.0036 | 0.0046 | 0.0062 | 0.0097 |
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Item 7. Selling Security Holders
Our current shareholder is not selling any of the Shares being offered in this Prospectus.
Item 8. Plan of Distribution
This is a self-underwritten “best-efforts” Offering. This Prospectus is part of a registration statement that permits our sole officer and director to sell the Shares being offered by the Company directly to the public with no commission or other remuneration payable to him for any Shares he may sell. There are no plans or arrangements to enter into any contracts or agreements to sell the Shares through a broker-dealer. Our sole officer and director will sell the Shares and intends to offer them to friends, family members and business acquaintances. In offering the securities on our behalf, our sole officer and director will rely on the safe harbor from broker dealer registration set out in Rule 3a4-1 under the Securities Act of 1934. The sole officer and director will not register as a broker-dealer pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in reliance upon Rule 3a4-1, which sets forth those conditions under which a person associated with an issuer may participate in the offering of the issuer’s securities and not be deemed to be a broker-dealer;
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Our sole officer and director is not subject to a statutory disqualification, as that term is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Act, at the time of their participation, and,
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Our sole officer and director will not be compensated in connection with his participation by the payment of commissions or other remuneration based either directly or indirectly on transactions in securities, and
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Our sole officer and director is not, nor will be at the time of their participation in the Offering, an associated person of a broker-dealer; and
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Our sole officer and director meets the conditions of paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of Rule 3a4-1 of the Exchange Act, in that he (A) primarily performs, or is intended to primarily perform at the end of the Offering, substantial duties for or on behalf of our Company, other than in connection with transactions in securities; and (B) is not a broker or dealer, or has been an associated person of a broker or dealer, within the preceding twelve months, and (C) has not participated in selling and offering securities for any issuer more than once every twelve months other than in reliance on Paragraphs (a)(4)(i) or (a)(4)(iii).
Our sole officer and director does not, nor do any affiliates of the same, intend to purchase any Shares in this Offering.
Each investor who elects to purchase common stock through this Offering will be required to sign a subscription agreement. Each such agreement will require the shareholder to indicate i) his, her or its address; ii) the number of shares and the price per share; iii) that the potential shareholder has been furnished and reviewed a copy of the Prospectus and has had an opportunity to make inquiries from management of Lightcollar; iv) the investor understands the risk of the investment and v) whether the investor has discussed the investment with an investment advisor.
Additionally, our common stock may be subject to the “penny stock” rules adopted under Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules generally apply to companies whose common stock is not listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market or other national securities exchange and trades at less than $4.00 per share, other than companies that have had average revenue of at least $6,000,000 for the last three years or that have tangible net worth of at least $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). These rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade penny stock to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many brokers have decided not to trade penny stocks because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. If we remain subject to the penny stock rules for any significant period, it could have an adverse effect on the market for our securities. If our securities are subject to the penny stock rules, investors will find it more difficult to dispose of our securities.
Item 9. Description of Securities to be Registered
Common Stock
Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share. The holders of our common stock (i) have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when and if declared by our
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Board of Directors; (ii) are entitled to share in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs; (iii) do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights; and (iv) are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote. Under the terms of our bylaws, if a majority of shareholders entitled to vote on any action at a shareholder meeting are present, either in person or by proxy, any action may be approved if there are more votes in favor of the action than opposed. Any action shareholders can take, upon a majority vote, at a meeting of shareholders can also be taken by written consent, of a majority of the shares entitled to vote, in lieu of a special or annual meeting.
Non-Cumulative Voting
Holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, voting for the election of directors, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if they so choose, and, in such event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any of our directors.
Dividend Policy
The Company does not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock at any time in the foreseeable future. The Company’s Board of Directors currently plans to retain earnings for the development and expansion of the Company’s business. Any future determination as to the payment of dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and will depend on a number of factors including future earnings, capital requirements, financial conditions and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Terms of the Offering
The Shares will be sold at the fixed price of $0.01 per share until the completion of this Offering. There is no minimum amount of subscription required per investor, and subscriptions, once received, are irrevocable.
This Offering will commence on the date the registration statement is declared effective (which also serves as the date of this Prospectus) and will continue for a period of 180 days, unless we extend the Offering period for an additional 90 days, unless the Offering is completed by or otherwise terminated by us prior to completion (the “Expiration Date”). Reasons the Board may consider in determining whether to extend or terminate the Offering may include, but are not limited to, amount of funds raised at the end of the 180 day period; potential to raise additional capital; and response to offering to date.
This Offering has no minimum amount required, and, as such, we will be able to spend any of the proceeds received by us.
Offering Proceeds
We will be selling all of the 10,000,000 shares of common stock we are offering as a self-under-written Offering. There is no minimum amount we are required to raise in this Offering and any funds received will be immediately available to us.
Procedures and Requirements for Subscription
To subscribe for the Shares investors will be required to execute a Subscription Agreement and tender it, together with a check or certified funds, for the subscription amount, to our attorneys, Parsons/Burnett/Bjordahl/Hume, LLP. Subscriptions, once received by our attorneys, are irrevocable. All checks or certified funds for subscriptions should be made payable to “Lightcollar, Inc. c/o Parsons/Burnett/Bjordahl/Hume, LLP IOLTA”. Upon receipt and verification of funds, the Company will cause stock certificates to be issued and delivered (via U.S. Postal Service or other third party delivery service) to the purchasing shareholder.
Right to Reject Subscription
We have the right to accept or reject subscriptions in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. All monies from rejected subscriptions will be returned immediately by us or our attorneys to the subscriber, without interest or deductions. Subscriptions for Shares will be accepted or rejected within 48 hours after we receive them.
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Preferred Stock
The Company currently has 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001, authorized. The Board of Directors is authorized to designate shares of preferred stock in such series and with such rights as they deem appropriate. There are currently no Preferred Shares designated or issued.
Employee Stock Option Plan
At the time of this Offering, the Company has no employee stock option plan or other employee benefit plan nor does it intend to implement any such plans in the foreseeable future.
Transfer Agent
The Company has not engaged a transfer agent as at the time of this filing.
Item 10. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel
No expert or counsel named in this Prospectus as having prepared or certified any part of this Prospectus or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or Offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the Offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the Registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries. Nor was any such person connected with the Registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, manager or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.
Parsons/Burnett/Bjordahl/Hume, LLP, of Spokane, Washington, our independent legal counsel, has provided an opinion on the validity of Lightcollar’s common stock.
Legal – Robert J. Burnett
Parsons/Burnett/Bjordahl/Hume LLP
505 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 252-5066 (office)
(509) 252-5067 (fax)
The March 31, 2011 financial statements included in this filing have been audited by the independent audit firm of DeCoria, Maichel & Teague, P.S. of Spokane, Washington.
DeCoria, Maichel & Teague, PS
7307 N. Division, Suite 222
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 535-3503 (office)
(509) 535-9391 (fax)
Item 11. Information With Respect to Registrant
Description of Business
Lightcollar, Inc. is a Nevada corporation formed on March 22, 2011. The Company intends to develop its business marketing and selling illuminated animal collar pendants for the United States (“U.S.”) and Canadian marketplace.
We are a developmental stage company. We have never conducted active operations, we have had no revenues and we have minimal assets. We have never declared bankruptcy, been in receivership, or involved in any legal action or proceedings. Since incorporating, we have not made any significant purchases or sales of assets, nor have we been involved in any mergers, acquisitions or consolidations. Lightcollar is not a blank check registrant as that term is defined in Rule 419(a)(2) of Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, since it has a specific business plan or purpose. Lightcollar nor its sole officer, director, or any affiliates thereof, has had preliminary contact or discussions with, nor do we have any present plans,
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proposals, arrangements or understandings with any representatives of the owners of any business or company regarding the possibility of an acquisition, merger or other business combination.
Lightcollar is building a business as a marketer and retailer of illuminated pet collar pendants. What we are referring to as a pendant will include a water-proof haul, battery, light source, illuminating lens, switch and latch.
We intend to build a working relationship with an already established computer numerical control (“CNC”) production machining company. CNC machining is the preferred method for manufacturing small precision devices. Although we have not identified a U.S. or Canadian manufacturer or supplier of these products, we have identified companies that already produce these products in China. To date our discussions have been limited to inquiring as to purchasing processes and requirements requesting a particular manufacturer in China to provide the Company with a preliminary design of a proposed pendant. We intend to work with our eventual manufacturer to jointly design the pendant(s) we intend to sell. Alternatively, if we cannot locate a manufacture that can help us design our product(s) then we may choose a manufacturer that has already designed pendants. The Company’s director is actively working on this project and expects to secure a producer/supplier, develop its website, create promotional materials, and introduce the Lightcollar brand as soon as possible.
At present, Lightcollar does not have an agreement with a manufacturer to supply its product nor has a design been finalized. However, Lightcollar intends to have the product machined and assembled at the same location: typically products machined and assembled at the same location require no final fittings. The Company intends to enter into formal discussions with a product supplier as soon as possible. If the Company ultimately chooses a supplier based in Asia we will have to monitor the manufacturing process from our office in Canada, arrange to have the pendants transferred from the manufacturing facility to a shipping port and then shipped to our location in Canada before we can fulfill orders from our customers.
Lightcollar will provide a website with catalogue, specifications and other information to inform potential customers, regarding our product(s). Customers will order pendants through our website. We will ship our pendants to our customers. The cost of shipping will be paid by the customers at the time they order and pay for the pendant(s) via our website.
Although Lightcollar intends to sell its product(s) primarily through its website, the Company also plans on attending tradeshows and marketing its product to small retailers at such tradeshows. The Company intends to locate customers and market its website by advertising through various mediums including; newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and affiliate website promoting (i.e. banner advertising and member/group email promoting). We also intend to market the website (and our product(s)) through as many free sources as possible such-as; online classifieds, online pet-care forums, and pet related newsgroups.
Pet fashion/safety products are very much a niche product. Potential customers are typically individuals with a special preference or interest in the product. Lightcollar could not find comprehensive and reliable statistics on pet fashion/safety sales and/or the market for such products.
Lightcollar intends to compete in the marketplace in the U.S. and Canada based on reputation, product quality, ease of shopping experience and price. Since we do not have a reputation, we intend to associate ourselves with a reputable supplier. By associating with a reputable supplier, Lightcollar will endeavor to provide quality products created by firms with proven records. In so far as price is concerned, Lightcollar plans to provide a product at a price that is competitive with domestic products.
Competition
Our limited research on the internet did not result in the identification of any companies currently manufacturing and/or supplying an illuminated pendant for pets in North America. A search of the internet indicates there are such products manufactured and sold in Asia; however, no illuminated pendants companies appear to exist in North America.
According to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association (“APPA”) National Pet Owners Survey; 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes. Since 1994 the Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures has increased at an average rate of $2.6 billion per year and is estimated to be $50.84 billion in 2011. Although our products can be used on a variety of animals other than dogs; 78.2 million of the pets owned in the United States are dogs. Although
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statistics could not be found for pet safety/fashion; according to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, dog owners spend $186 annually on grooming, treats, and toys, which totals over $14 billion annually.
We have not obtained any empirical evidence detailing the competitive market in the U.S. and Canada for an illuminated pet pendant, and we cannot determine competitive factors with any degree of certainty. We plan on working with a supplier who already manufactures these and/or similar products. We do not at this time have any agreements or contracts with a supplier or company that provides such products.
While we do not have empirical evidence to support our contentions, our internet research has led us to believe that competitive conditions are favorable. We believe Lightcollar can be among the first companies to introduce such products into our target market areas. Although we have discovered that Americans do spend over $14 billion annually on toys, treats, and grooming; there is no guarantee that Lightcollar will be able to compete effectively with an unproven product and no clear and definite understanding of the competitive factors. An investment in Lightcollar remains extremely risky.
There are no immediate or imminent threats to the supply or prices of related materials due to shortages or other factors that we are aware of at this time. To our knowledge, at this time there are no government regulations, in the United States or Canada, that would prohibit or negatively affect Lightcollar from importing or exporting our product(s) into or out of those countries. To our knowledge, at this time there are no import/export regulations or controls imposed by any of the potential countries, from which our product(s) could originate, that would prevent us from obtaining our product(s) or shipping our products to the U.S. or Canada.
The Company currently has no employees and has no plans to hire any employees during its first year of operation. Lightcollar intends to use contracted services to conduct all aspects of its business.
Research and Development
As we build out our organization, we intend to incorporate a business development component that will be responsible for researching opportunities for growth; such as marketing our product abroad and expanding our shipping and distribution to Europe, and other parts of the world. Our intended market for the first 12 months is the U.S. and Canada.
Reports to Security Holders
We will be filing this Prospectus as part of a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC and will file reports, including quarterly and annual reports, with the SEC pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act. These reports and any other materials filed with the SEC may be read and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street NE, 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. The Company files its reports electronically with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site is http://www.sec.gov.
Description of Properties
We do not own or lease any real property. Our personal property is limited to cash, our business plan and our domain name “lightcollar.com”. For the first year we will conduct our administrative affairs from our President’s office located at 3rd Avenue West, Unity, Saskatchewan, S0K 4L0, at no cost to the Company. Within the first year, the Company will be making decisions on service provisions with regards to computer resources and customer service. These decisions will lead us in our future determination of space and facility requirements.
Legal proceedings
We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings.
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Market Price Of, And Dividends On, The Registrant’s Common Equity And Related Stockholder Matters
There is presently no public market for our common stock. We anticipate applying for quotation of our common stock on an inter-dealer quotation system (such as the OTCBB, OTC Markets or Nasdaq OMX) upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this Prospectus forms a part. However, we can provide Investors with no assurance that a market maker will agree to file an application on our behalf (as is required to be quoted on a quotation system); that our common stock will be quoted on any quotation platform, , or if quoted, that a public market will develop or sustain itself if one does develop.
Holders of Our Common Stock
As of the date of this Prospectus, we have one (1) shareholder, who is also the sole officer and director of Lightcollar.
Registration Rights
We have no outstanding shares of common stock or any other securities to which we have granted registration rights.
Dividends
The Company does not anticipate paying dividends on the Common Stock at any time in the foreseeable future. The Company’s Board of Directors currently plans to retain earnings for the development and expansion of the Company’s business. Any future determination as to the payment of dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and will depend on a number of factors including future earnings, capital requirements, financial conditions and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Rule 144 Shares
All 2,000,000 of the presently issued and outstanding shares of our common stock are “restricted securities” as defined under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and may only be sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration, if available. Rule 144, as amended, is an exemption that generally provides that a person, holding restricted securities of an issuer, who has satisfied the applicable one year holding period for such restricted securities may sell their restricted securities, without being considered an underwriter, in a brokers transaction (or directly to a market maker); Affiliates of a company (generally consisting of officers, directors or other persons exercising direction or indirect control of a company) may sell, pursuant to Rule 144, within any three month period an amount of restricted securities which does not exceed the greater of 1% of a company’s outstanding common stock or the average weekly trading volume in such securities during the four calendar weeks prior to such sale, provided the Company is current in its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act and subject to certain manner of resale provisions. The Company currently has one shareholder; our sole Officer and Director, who owns 2,000,000 restricted shares, or 100% of the outstanding common stock. When these shares become available for resale, the sale of these shares by this individual, whether pursuant to Rule 144 or otherwise, may have an immediate negative effect upon the price of the Company’s common stock in any market that might develop.
Rule 144 is not available for either a reporting or non-reporting shell company unless the company: (1) has ceased to be a shell company; (2) is subject to the Exchange Act reporting obligations; (3) has filed all required Exchange Act reports during the preceding twelve months; and (4) at least one year has elapsed from the time the company filed with the SEC, current Form 10 type information reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company.
At the present time, we are classified as a “shell company” under Rule 405 of the Securities Act and Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. As such, all restricted securities presently held by the founder of our Company may not be resold in reliance on Rule 144 until: (1) we file Form 10 information with the SEC when we cease to be a “shell company”; (2) we have filed all reports as required by Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Act for twelve consecutive months; and (3) one year has elapsed from the time we file the current Form 10 type information with the SEC reflecting our status as an entity that is not a shell company. See also the Risk Factor entitled “Shareholders Who Hold Unregistered Shares Of Our Common Stock Are Subject To Additional Resale Restrictions Due To Our Status As A “Shell Company.”
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Financial Statements
The following financial statements are included herewith:
Audited financial statements for the period from inception to March 31, 2011
Unaudited financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2011
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