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( | ) | REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE |
| | SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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(X) | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES |
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| | For the fiscal year endedDECEMBER 31, 2002 |
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( | ) | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES |
| | EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission file number 016353
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
(Incorporated in the Province of British Columbia, Canada)
P.O. Box 10147, Pacific Centre, #1460 – 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C6
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
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Title of each class | on which registered |
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Common Shares (no par value) | OTC Bulletin Board |
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.
As at December 31, 2002 the authorized capital of the registrant consists of 200,000,000 common shares without par value of which 7,287,075 common shares are issued and outstanding.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
[X} Item 17 [ ] Item 18
| LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC. | | | | |
| (formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.) | | | | |
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| FORM 20-F ANNUAL REPORT | | | | |
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Item 1. | Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers (Not Applicable) | | | 3 | |
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Item 2. | Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable (Not Applicable) | | | 3 | |
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Item 3. | Key Information | | | 3 | |
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Item 4. | Information on the Company | | | 8 | |
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Item 5. | Operating and Financial Review and Prospects | | | 11 | |
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Item 6. | Directors, Senior Management and Employees | | | 19 | |
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Item 7. | Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions | | | 23 | |
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Item 8. | Financial Information | | | 27 | |
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Item 9. | The Offer and Listing | | | 27 | |
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Item 10. | Additional Information | | | 30 | |
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Item 11. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (Not Applicable)………. | | 37 | |
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Item 12. | Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities (Not Applicable) | | | 37 | |
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Item 13. | Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies | | | 37 | |
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Item 14. | Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of | | | | |
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Item 15. | Controls and Procedures | | | 37 | |
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Item 16. | Audit Committee, Code Of Ethics, Accountant Fees – (Reserved)……………… | | | 37 | |
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Item 17. | Financial Statements | | | 38 | |
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Item 18. | Financial Statements | | | 38 | |
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Item 19. | Exhibits | | | 39 | |
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ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
Item 3.A. Selected Financial Data
The selected financial data in Table I has been derived from the consolidated financial statements of LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC. (formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)[hereinafter referred to as the "Company" or the "Registrant" or "Lucky"] which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. The information should be read in conjunction with the Registrant's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 17 of this Annual Report.
All financial figures presented herein and throughout this Annual Report are expressed in Canadian dollars (Cdn$) unless otherwise specified. On April 25, 2000, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen old-for-one-new common share. The latest share consolidation on the capital stock of the Company was on May 2, 2002 when the Company's share capital was consolidated on the basis of five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value.
TABLE I
| Year Ended December 31, 2002 | Year Ended December 31, 2001 | Year Ended December 31, 2000 | Year Ended December 31, 1999 | Year Ended December 31, 1998 |
Operating Revenue | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Interest Income | $ 356 | $ 420 | $ 1,896 | $ 2,876 | $ 7,132 |
Net loss | $ 449,397 | $ 291,116 | $ 473,149 | $ 866,914 | $ 1,042,744 |
Basic loss per common share | $ 0.12 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.98 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.05 |
Fully diluted loss per common share | $ 0.12 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.98 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.05 |
Total Assets | $ 52,953 | $ 55,422 | $ 45,508 | $ 120,517 | $ 195,978 |
Capital Stock | $21,501,417 | $21,179,417 | $21,152,417 | $20,472,425 | $19,689,288 |
Number of common shares | 7,287,075 | 697,075 | 588,152 | 31,187,276 | 25,525,543 |
Long term-obligations | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Cash dividends | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
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Had the financial statements of Lucky been prepared in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the United States and required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), certain selected financial data would be disclosed per Table II.
TABLE II
| Year Ended December 31, 2002 | Year Ended December 31, 2001 | Year Ended December 31, 2000 | Year Ended December 31, 1999 | Year Ended December 31, 1998 |
Net loss | $ 449,397 | $ 291,116 | $ 454,697 | $ 853,555 | $1,101,648 |
Diluted loss per common share | $ 0.12 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.95 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.05 |
Number of Common shares | 7,287,075 | 697,075 | 588,152 | 31,187,276 | 25,525,543 |
Total Assets | $ 52,593 | $ 55,422 | $ 45,508 | $ 102,065 | $ 164,167 |
A discussion of the differences between accounting principles and practices generally accepted in Canada and accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the United States and required by the SEC is contained in Note 12 to the financial statements included in Item 17 of this Annual Report.
Exchange Rates
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December 2002 | $0.6338 | $0.6461 |
January 2003 | $0.6380 | $0.6585 |
February 2003 | $0.6539 | $0.6703 |
March 2003 | $0.6691 | $0.6836 |
April 2003 | $0.6784 | $0.6997 |
May 2003 | $0.7043 | $0.7403 |
(1)The high and low exchange rate in each month has been calculated using the average monthly rate of the Bank of Canada.
| For Year Ended December 31, 2002 | For Year Ended December 31, 2001 | For Year Ended December 31, 2000 | For Year Ended December 31, 1999 | For Year Ended December 31, 1998 |
Average rate(2) | 0.6367 | $0.6458 | $0.6733 | $0.6730 | $0.6742 |
High(3) | 0.625 | $0.6443 | $0.6718 | $0.6716 | $0.6728 |
Low(3) | 0.6531 | $0.6471 | $0.6748 | $0.6746 | $0.6759 |
(2) The average exchange rate for the period has been calculated using the average yearly rate of the Bank of Canada.
(3) The high and low exchange rate in each period was determined from the average yearly rate of the Bank of Canada.
All of the amounts in the above table are stated in U.S. currency. Accordingly, at the closing on December 31, 2002, the Canadian $1.00 (Dollar ) was equal to U.S. $0.6413. At the closing on May 31, 2003, the Canadian $1.00 (Dollar) was equal to U.S. $0.7307.
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Item 3.D. Risk Factors
The Company, and the Securities of the Company, should be considered a highly speculative investment. The following risk factors should be given special consideration when evaluating an investment in any of the Company's Securities:
- Exploration and Development: All of the resource properties in which the Company has a clear or undisputed interest or the right to acquire a clear or undisputed interest in are in the exploration stages only and are without a known body of commercial ore. Development of the Company's resource properties will only follow upon obtaining satisfactory results. Exploration and development of natural resources involve a high degree of risk and few properties which are explored are ultimately developed into producing properties. Substantial expenditures are required to establish reserves through drilling, to develop processes to extract the resources and, in the case of new properties, to develop the extraction and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for extraction. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major deposit, no assurance can be given that resources will be discovered in sufficient quantities or grades to justify commercial operations or that the funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis.
- Environmental Factors: Should the Company decide to conduct any mineral exploration works then all phases of the Company's mineral exploration works shall besubject to environmental regulation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees.
-Competition: The resource industry and the online gaming industry are intensely competitive in all of their respectivephases, and the Company competes with many companies possessing greater financial resources and technical facilities than itself. Competition could adversely affect the Company's ability to acquire suitable properties for exploration and other online gaming software in the future. The on-line gaming software in which the Company has made an investment will compete against those of other new and developing companies as well as companies established in existing and other markets, some of which have greater financial, marketing, and other resources than those of the Company.
-Options and Joint Ventures: The Company may, in the future, be unable to meet its share of costs incurred under option or joint venture agreements to which the Company may be a party, as a result of which, the Company may have its interest reduced in the properties that may be covered by such agreements. Furthermore, if other parties to such agreements do not meet their share of such costs, the Company may be unable to solely finance such costs.
-Reliance on the Internet and Internet Service Providers:The operation of the Company’s On-Line Gaming Software in which the Company has an interest will rely on the Internet as a means of promoting and selling the card games. Any changes in the Internet’s role as the premier computer network information service or any shutdown of Internet service by significant Internet service providers will impact the On-Line Gaming Software’s ability to generate revenue. Furthermore, the operations of the on-line gaming software can be adversely affected from power failures, internet interruptions and hackings.
-Product Obsolescence:The Internet continues to change and evolve in both its systems and its accepted methods of marketing. The on-line gaming software, which the Company has an interest in, can rapidly become obsolete.
-Marketplace:The Marketplace for the on-line gaming software, which the Company has an interest in, is constantly undergoing changes.
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- Marketing Plan:The Internet has not been established as a long term profitable medium for generating revenue specifically with gaming operations, as a result there can be no assurances whatsoever that the Company’s interest in the on-line gaming software can ever produce any meaningful revenue.
- Legal and Regulatory: The ability to profitably sell various products or services on the Internet is dependant upon the legal and regulatory authorities of various levels of governments on a worldwide basis. The rulings made by governments relating to Internet Games are in their infancy and are dependent upon a number of political, economic and public interest factors. Due to the uncertainty of the regulatory environment, management is unable to determine the effect of the current and proposed legal regulations and their applications in the United States or elsewhere. Management believes that this uncertainty in respect of the legislation, the jurisdictions and the enforcement will continue for a number of years to come. This belief is based on the requirement for cooperation between legislative bodies in various countries in order to properly enforce any Internet laws. Negative rulings, restrictive legislation and the application of any restrictive legislation could adversely affect the operations of the on-line gaming software in which the Company has an interest.
-Title to Assets: Although the Company usually has or will receive title opinions for any concessions or properties in which it has or will acquire a material interest, there is no guarantee that title to such concessions or properties will not be challenged or impugned. In some countries, the system for recording title to the rights to explore, develop and mine natural resources is such that a title opinion provides only minimal comfort that the holder has title. Also, in many countries, claims have been made and new land claims are being made by aboriginal people that call into question the rights granted by the governments of those countries.
-Political and Economic Instability: Some of the Company's exploration and development activities as well as the activities of its investment in online gaming might occur in foreign countries and, as such, the Company may be affected by possible political or economic instability in those countries. The risks include, but are not limited to, terrorism, social and industrial disturbances or upheavals, military repression, extreme fluctuations in currency exchange rates and high rates of inflation. Changes in resource development or investment policies or shifts in political attitude in these countries may adversely affect the Company's business. Operations may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations with respect to, but not limited to, restrictions on production, price controls, export controls, income taxes, expropriation or confiscation of property, maintenance of claims, environmental legislatio n, land use, land claims of local people, water use and mine safety. The effect of all or any of these factors cannot be accurately predicted.
-Management: The Company is dependent on a relatively small number of key employees, the loss of any of whom could have an adverse effect on the Company.
-Exchange Rate Fluctuation: The profitability of the Company may be adversely affected by fluctuations in the rate of exchange of Canadian dollars into US dollars. The Company does not currently take any steps to hedge against currency fluctuations.
-Dilution: There are a number of outstanding securities and agreements pursuant to which common shares of the Company may be issued in the future. This will result in further dilution to the Company's shareholders.
-Revenues and Dividends: The Company currently generates insignificant revenues and does not anticipate generating any meaningful revenues in the future and, as a consequence, if it requires additional funds for exploration and development of its properties or for operating capital purposes, or for acquiring interests in other projects of merit, it will have to seek equity or debt financing which may or may not be available. Furthermore, the Company has not paid dividends in the past and does not expect to pay dividends in the future. In the event of generating any earnings, the Company expects to retain its earnings to finance further growth and, when appropriate, retire debt.
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-Requirement of New Capital: As a company without meaningful revenues, the Company typically needs more capital than it has available to it or can expect to generate through the sale of its assets. In the past, the Company has had to raise, by way of debt and equity financings, considerable funds to meet its capital needs. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to raise funds needed for its business. Failure to raise the necessary funds in a timely fashion will limit the Company's growth. The Company is currently seeking the possibility of getting involved in projects of merit which may or may not be in the resource industry or in the online gaming industry. While at this point in time, the Company has not made a decision to get involved in a specific project,nevertheless there are a number of projects that the Company is preliminarily reviewing. In the event that the Company is successful in its efforts to get involved in projects of merit, then the Company will have to raise the required funds for such acquisitions. There is no assurance that the Company will succeed in raising the required funds for such acquisitions.
- U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations: The Company is classified as a Passive Foreign Investment Company ("PFIC") for U.S. Federal Income Tax purposes. Classification as a PFIC will create U.S. Tax consequences to a U.S. shareholder of the Company that are unique to the PFIC provisions and that are not encountered in other investments. Prospective investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the common shares of the Company.
-Penny Stock: The Company's securities are deemed to bePenny Stocks and are therefore subject to Penny Stock rules as defined in Rule 3a(51)(1) of the 1934 Exchange Act. The Penny Stock disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity of the Company's securities in the secondary market. Penny Stocks are low-priced shares of small companies not traded on a U.S. national exchange or quoted on Nasdaq. The Company's securities are quoted for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. Penny Stocks, such as the Company's securities, can be very risky. Prices of Penny Stocks are often not available. Investors in Penny Stocks are often unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the stock. Investors may lose all their investment in Penny Stocks. There is no guaranteed rate of return on Penny Stocks. Before an investor purchases any Penny Stock, U.S. Federal law requires a salesperson to tell the investor the "offer" and the "bid" on the Penny Stock, and the "compensation" the salesperson and the firm receive for the trade. The firm also must mail a confirmation of these prices to the investor after the trade. The Investor's Broker-dealer is required to obtain the investor's signature to show that the investor has received the statement titled "Important Information on Penny Stocks" before the investor first trades in a Penny Stock. This Statement is required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and contains important information on Penny Stocks. Furthermore, under penalty of Federal Law the Investor's brokerage firm must tell the investor at two different times - before the i nvestor agrees to buy or sell a Penny Stock, and after the trade, by written confirmation the following: 1) the bid and offer price quotes for the Penny Stock, and the number of shares to which the quoted prices apply, 2) the brokerage firm's compensation for the trade, 3) the compensation received by the brokerage firm's salesperson for the trade. In addition, to these items listed above the investors's brokerage firm must send the investor monthly account statements and a written statement of the investor's financial situation and investment goals as required by the Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990.
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ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
Item 4.A. History and Development of the Company
The legal and commercial name of the company is LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
The Company was incorporated by memorandum [See Exhibit 1.(Incorporated by reference)]under the Company Act of the Province of British Columbia, Canada on August 24, 1984 and was registered extra-provincially in the Province of Ontario, Canada on October 19, 1984. On May 31, 1988, the Company adopted as the French form of its name "Ressources Armeno Inc.". On May 25, 1992, the name of the Company was changed to Ag Armeno Mines and Minerals Inc. in the English form, and "Les Mines et Mineraux Ag Armeno Inc." in the French form. On April 25, 2000, the name of the Company was changed from Ag Armeno Mines and Minerals Inc. in the English form, and "Les Mines et Mineraux Ag Armeno Inc.", in the French form, to Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. On May 2, 2002, Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. changed its name to Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc.
On April 4, 1985, the Company's common shares were listed and posted for trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange, on the Montreal Exchange on January 15, 1988 and, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on May 11, 1988. On July 12, 1991, the Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange, and, on October 3, 1994, the Company's shares were delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Effective October 4, 1994, the Company's shares have been listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. Effective on November 29, 1999 the Vancouver Stock Exchange became known as the Canadian Venture Exchange (hereinafter referred to as the "CDNX") as a result of the merger between the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were delisted from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001.
On July 30, 1986, the Company's share capital split on the basis of one-old-for-two-new common shares. On May 25, 1992, the Company's share capital was consolidated on the basis of ten-old-for-one-new common share. On April 25, 2000, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen-old-for-one-new common share. On May 2, 2002, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. Effective at the opening of business on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, the common shares of Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. were delisted, and the common shares of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol "LKYOF".
Since its incorporation, the Company has been engaged primarily in the acquisition, exploration and if warranted the development of natural resource properties and for a brief period of time, the Company, through its formerly owned Ecuadorian subsidiary, Armenonic del Ecuador S.A. ("Armenonic") operated the San Bartolome mine in Ecuador. Presently, the Company's interest in resource properties includes five groups of prospects containing lithium mineralization which are located in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The Company is currently a holding company and has made an investment in an on-line gaming software. (Exhibit 4.4)
The Company's ability to pursue its stated primary business and to meet its obligations as they come due is dependent upon the ability of management to obtain the necessary financings either through private placements or by means of public offerings of the Company's securities or through the exercise of incentive stock options or warrants or through debt financings.
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The Company's head office is located at: P.O. Box 10147, Pacific Centre, Suite 1460-701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C6. The telephone number is (604) 681-1519 and the telefax number is (604) 681-9428. The contact person is Bedo H. Kalpakian.
The Company used to have a wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Rock Mining, Inc. ("Blue Rock") which has been dissolved.
The Company's registered office and records office is located at: P.O. Box 10068, #1600 -609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7Y 1C3. The telefax number is (604) 669-3877.
The Registrar and Transfer Agent of the Company is Computershare Trust Company of Canada, 9thFloor, 100 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1. The telefax number is (416) 981-9800.
The auditors of the Company are Smythe Ratcliffe, Chartered Accountants, 7th floor, Marine Building, 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2G8. The telefax number is (604) 688-4675.
Item 4.B. Business Overview
Summary
Lucky, (formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.) used to be a natural resource company and was engaged in the acquisition, exploration and if warranted the development of natural resource properties. Currently it is a holding Company with an interest in Lithium mineral properties which are located in Ontario, and has made an investment in software for on-line gaming.
Lucky is seeking opportunities of merit to acquire interests in. It should be noted that there are no assurances that Lucky shall be successful in its attempts of seeking opportunities of merit to acquire interests in.
Furthermore, it should be noted that there are no assurances whatsoever that commercial quantities of minerals can be discovered on the Company's Lithium properties. Even if discovered, there are no assurances whatsoever that they will be commercially produced.
It should also be noted that the on-line gaming software may not generate any meaningful revenues to Lucky.
Item 4. C. Organizational Structure
Not Applicable.
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Item 4.D. Property, Plants and Equipment
I.Lithium Properties, Ontario, Canada
The Company holds a 100% interest in 45 mining claims in five claim groups that are located in the Nipigon area of northwestern Ontario and which are: the Noranda-McVittie group, the Newkirk-Vegan group, the Jean Lake Group, the Hanson Lake group and the Foster-Lew group.
Name of Claim Group | No. of Claims |
Noranda-McVittie | 6 |
Newkirk-Vegan | 8 |
Jean Lake | 25 |
Hanson Lake | 2 |
Foster-Lew | 4 |
All claims have achieved "Mining Lease Status" declaring them in good standing for 21 years commencing from May 1, 1989 with respect to the Newkirk-Vegan group, June 1, 1989 with respect to the Noranda-McVittie and the Jean Lake groups, and February 1, 1990 with respect to the Hanson Lake and the Foster-Lew groups.
At the end of the year 2000, the Company wrote-off these properties.
It should be noted that there is no assurance that commercial quantities of minerals can be discovered on the Company's Lithium properties or, if discovered, that they can be developed or placed into commercial production. Furthermore, there are no known bodies of commercial ore on the Company's properties.
Property Option Agreement with Platinova A/S
On April 16, 2001, the Company entered into an Option Agreement with Platinova A/S ("Platinova"), a TSE listed company, whereby Platinova had the right to acquire an undivided 70% interest in the Company’s Lithium properties, as described above. Under the Option Agreement, Platinova was required to make staged cash payments to the Company totaling $54,712.13, was required to incur exploration expenditures on the Lithium properties in the amount of $250,000 prior to October 1, 2004, was required to pay the annual lease rental payments to keep the properties in good standing, and was required to fund all work to the point where Platinova would elect to proceed with a feasibility study. Upon earning the undivided 70% interest in the Lithium properties, Platinova could have, under certain terms and conditions, increase its undivided interest in the Lithium properties to 100% at which point in time, the Company’s interest in the Lithium properties would have been reduced to a 2% Net Smelte r Return ("NSR") royalty. Platinova had the right until the commencement of commercial production to purchase one half of the Company’s NSR royalty for $1,000,000 leaving the Company with a 1% NSR royalty interest in the Company’s lithium properties. Pursuant to this Option Agreement, Platinova has made a cash payment to the Company in the amount of $4,712.13 and has made the annual lease rental payment of $2,212.13 for the year 2001. On November 22, 2001, Platinova formally advised the Company that it would not renew the Option Agreement on the due date of December 1, 2001, as a result of which, the Option Agreement has been terminated.
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II. On-line Gaming Software.
The Company has entered into a Licensing Agreement with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a related company, for the joint development of certain on-line gaming software consisting of three card games (the "gaming software"). The Company has paid the agreed license fee of Canadian $200,000 for the gaming software to Las Vegas. The gaming software is equally owned by the Company and Las Vegas. Las Vegas shall be the operator of the gaming software and shall market the three card games. Las Vegas shall receive 60% of all future revenues that shall be generated from the operations of the gaming software and the Company shall receive 40%. (See Exhibit 4.4)
III. Securities of a related company.
The Company has acquired for investment purposes, 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc., ("Las Vegas") a related company, at the price of Canadian $0.10 per common share, for a total amount of Canadian $250,000. The 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas are restricted from trading until September 13, 2003. The Company may from time to time either increase or decrease its investment in Las Vegas.
Item 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
Item. 5.A. Operating Results
The year 2002 proved to be a difficult year for the Company. Nevertheless, during these difficult times, the Company was able to survive and continue its operations uninterruptedly.
During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002, the Company had a net loss of $449,397 ($0.12 per share) compared to a net loss of $291,116 ($0.45 per share) and 473,149 ($0.98 per share) in the same period of years 2001 and 2000. Operating costs have increased from the comparable period of the prior year: 2002: $449,753; 2001: $303,483; 2000 $433,873. Costs relating to software development contributed mainly to the increase in operating costs.
On April 10, 2000, at the Company’s Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of the Company passed special resolutions to change the name of the Company from Ag Armeno Mines and Minerals Inc. ("Armeno") to Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. ("Golden Nugget"), to consolidate its authorized share capital on the basis of 1 (new) common share for every 15 (old) common shares, and to subsequently increase its authorized share capital to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. On April 25, 2000, Armeno changed its name to Golden Nugget, its share capital was consolidated on the basis of 1 (new ) common share for every 15 (old) common shares and immediately thereafter increased its authorized share capital to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. Effective April 27, 2000, the common shares of Armeno were delisted, and the common shares of Golden Nugget commenced trading on the CDNX under the trading symbol "GGG" and on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol "GNGTF".
On April 16, 2001, the Company entered into an Option Agreement with Platinova A/S ("Platinova"), a TSE listed company, whereby Platinova had the right to acquire an undivided 70% interest in the Company’s Lithium properties which are all located in the Province of Ontario, Canada ("Company’s properties"). Under the Option Agreement, Platinova was required to make staged cash payments to the Company totalling $54,712.13, was required to incur exploration expenditures on the Company’s properties in the amount of $250,000 prior to October 1, 2004, was required to pay the annual lease rental payments to keep the properties in good standing, and was required to fund all work to the point where Platinova would have elected to proceed with a feasibility study. Upon earning the undivided 70% interest in the Company’s properties, Platinova could have, under certain terms and conditions, increased its undivided interest in the Company’s properties to 100% at which point in time, the Company’s interest in the Company’s properties would have been reduced to a 2% Net Smelter Return ("NSR") royalty. Platinova had the right until the commencement of commercial production to purchase one half of the Company’s NSR royalty for $1,000,000 leaving the Company with a 1% NSR royalty interest in the Company’s properties. Pursuant to this Option Agreement, Platinova has made a cash payment to the Company in the amount of $4,712.13 and has made the lease payment of $2,212.13 for the year 2001. On November 22, 2001, Platinova formally advised the Company that it would not renew the Option Agreement on the due date of December 1, 2001, as a result of which, the Option Agreement has terminated.
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On June 22, 2001, the Company signed a Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with MegaPools Gaming Systems Inc. (MPGS), a privately owned development stage gaming software and product developer. The Agreement, which was amended on July 4th, 2001, was expected to close on orbefore September 17, 2001, and was subject to certain Conditions Precedent, including due diligence, Board and Shareholder Approvals, and the delisting of the Company’s shares from the CDNX. In consideration for all of the MPGS assets, including all business plans, contracts, software, and intelle ctual property rights, the Company was required to issue to MPGS approximately 758,785 (post-consolidated) common shares and 300,000 (post-consolidated) warrants to purchase the Company’s common shares at an exercise price of US $1.60 per common share. Upon closing, four of the existing five Directors of the Company were required to resign. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were delisted from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001. In respect to the due diligence, t he Company hired the services of Evans & Evans Inc., of Vancouver, BC, to prepare a Valuation Report to determine the fair market value of the MPGS Assets. Upon receiving the Valuation Report the Company decided not to proceed with the contemplated transaction, as a result of which, the Company did not hold the Extraordinary General Meeting of its Members which was scheduled for October 15, 2001.
On February 7, 2000, Mr. Stephen J. Kay ("Mr. Kay") of Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, joined the Company’s Board of Directors. On February 18, 2002, Mr. Kay tendered his resignation as a director of the Company in order to pursue other business interests.
The Company’s Annual and Special General Meeting of its Shareholders was held in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 29, 2002. All the resolutions that were proposed by Management received the approval of the Company’s shareholders. Furthermore, there was no other business brought before the meeting. The Special Resolutions to consolidate the Company’s authorized share capital on the basis of 5 (old) common shares for 1 (new) common share without par value was approved by 98.19% of the Company’s shareholders that were present in person or represented by proxy, to change the name of the Company to "Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc." was approved by 98.37% of the Company’s shareholders that were present in person or represented by proxy, and, for the reduction in the paid up capital attributable to the common shares of the Company by the amount by which it exceeds the realizable assets of the Company was approved by 99.06% of the Company’s shareholders that were present in person or represented by proxy.
As of August 1, 2001 up to and including May 13, 2002 the Company’s common shares traded on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol "GNGTF".
As of May 2, 2002, the Company has changed its name to Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc., its share capital has been consolidated on the basis of 5 (old) common shares for 1 (new) common share without par value and its authorized share capital has been increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value.
Effective at the opening of business on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, the common shares of Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. were delisted, and the common shares of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol "LKYOF".
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Pursuant to a Director’s Resolution dated February 20, 2002, the May 4, 1994 Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. was terminated and a new Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. dated February 20, 2002 was approved and adopted ("New Management Services Agreement"). The New Management Services Agreement became effective on November 1, 2001 and is renewable on a year by year basis, unless terminated as stipulated in the New Management Services Agreement. The New Management Services Agreement has been renewed and is currently in good standing. The New Management Services Agreement may be terminated at anytime by either party on three months’ written notice. Pursuant to the New Management Services Agreement, the monthly salary paid to Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is $10,000 per month plus GST and the Company shall reimburse Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. for all travelling and other expenses incurred by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. on behalf of the Company.
The Company had no sales during the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000.
On February 4, 2003, the Company received notice from Grant, Thornton LLP, Chartered Accountants of Vancouver, British Columbia [See Exhibit # 12.B. (Incorporated by reference)] of their resignation as the Company’s auditors. Smythe Ratcliffe, Chartered Accountants of Vancouver, British Columbia (hereinafter referred to as "Smythe Ratcliffe") {See Exhibit # 12.B. incorporated by reference) have agreed to be engaged as auditors of the Company. Shareholders of the Company approved the appointment of Smythe Ratcliffe as the auditor of the Company to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors. The Reporting Package required pursuant to National Policy 31 (Canada) is incorporated by reference. (See Exhibit #12.B.).
The Company has adopted a formal Stock Option Plan [Exhibit 4.5 (Incorporated by reference)] for the purchase of up to 713,707common shares of the Company (the "Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan"). On October 9, 2002, the Company filed Form Type S-8 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in respect to the Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan.
The Board of Directors of the Company resolved to adopt a 2003 Stock Option Plan [See Exhibit #4.3] which provides for the granting of incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company entitling them to purchase up to 968,708 common shares in the capital stock of the Company. The 2003 Stock Option Plan will be in addition to the existing 2002 Stock Option Plan (713,707 authorized for granting) under which 713,699 stock options are currently outstanding.
The Company’s Annual General Meeting of its shareholders was held in Vancouver, British Columbia on Thursday, May 29, 2003. All the resolutions that were proposed by Management received approval of the Company’s Shareholders. Furthermore, there was no other business brought before the meeting. Shareholder Approval was 99.99% with respect to Smythe, Ratcliffe, Chartered Accountants who were appointed as the Company’s Auditors, and who have agreed to be engaged as auditors of the Company. Shareholder approval was 99.97% with respect to the approval of the Company’s 2003 Stock Option Plan.
On November 4, 2002, the Company entered into a lic ensing agreement (see Exhibit # 4.4) with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a related company, for the joint development of certain on-line gaming software consisting of three card games (the "gaming software"). Pursuant to this licensing agreement the Company has paid a one-time-only license fee of Canadian $200,000 to Las Vegas as the Company’s sole contribution for the development costs of the gaming software and as a result of which the gaming software is now equally owned by Las Vegas and the Company. Las Vegas shall be the operator of the gaming software and shall market the three games. Las Vegas shall receive 60% of all revenues that shall be generated from the operation of the gaming software and the Company shall receive 40%. No revenues were generated from the gaming software during the year 2002.
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The Company has acquired for investment purposes, 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a related company, at the price of Canadian $0.10 per common share, for a total amount of Canadian $250,000. The 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas have a hold period expiring on September 13, 2003. The Company may from time to time either increase or decrease its investment in Las Vegas.
Disclosure of the differences between accounting principles and practices generally accepted in Canada and those generally accepted in the United States, and required by the SEC, is included in Note 12 of the financial statements included in Item 17 of the Annual Report.
The Company is currently seeking the possibilities of getting involved in projects of merit which may or may not be in the resource industry. While at this point in time, the Company has not made a decision to get involved in a specific project, nevertheless there are a number of projects that the Company ispreliminarily reviewing.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company wrote off its Lithium properties.
During the year ended December 31, 2002 there were no investor relations contract undertaken by the Company. However, the Company’s management is engaged in an on-going internal promotion of the Company’s daily activities and development.
As at September 1, 2001, the Company’s proportionate share of office expenses which it shares with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. (a company related by common management and directors) has been reduced to 10%.
Advertising and promotion expenses in 2002 were $50; 2001 were $1,147; 2000 were $5,164; the salaries and benefits during the period endedDecember 31, 2002 were $7,323; (2001: $36,161; 2000: $48,227) Breakdown of Salaries and benefits totalling $ 7,323 are as follows: Payroll- $1,289, Employee benefits-$5,413 and Automobile- $621. The payroll is for 3 employees. Employee benefits consist of medical, dental and long-term disability for the employees and certain directors of the Company. The automobile costs relate to parking costs, automobile repairs, and gas bills incurred by certain directors and an employee of the Company.
No exploration expenditures were incurred during the years 2002, 2001, and2000. No sales were generated during 2002, 2001, and 2000. Depreciation expenses in 2002 were $6,687; 2001 were $9,190; and 2000 were $8,293; Finance, interest and foreign exchange losses during 2002 were $8,908; 2001 were $14,279; and 2000 were $5,098;
The write-down of mineral properties during 2002 was Nil; 2001 was $Nil; and 2000 was $40,650; Under Canadian GAAP, the Company had a net loss of$449,397 in 2002; $291,116 in 2001; and $473,149 in 2000; the Company had basic and diluted net loss per common share of $0.12 in 2002; $0.45 in 2001; $0.98 in 2000; (See Item 3.A.. Selected Financial Data, Page 4, Table II for U.S GAAP).
The Company had no earnings during 2002 and does not expect to have any meaningfulearnings in the future. However, in the past, the Company has been successful in securing equity and debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly. While the Company does not give any assurances whatsoever that in the future it will continue being successful in securing equity and debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly, it is the Company’s intention to pursue these methods for future funding of the Company.
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Item 5.B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
The Company has financed its operations mainly by means of equity financings through private placements and also through the exercise of incentive stock options and share purchase warrants.
During January 2000, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement which consisted of 26,667 (post-consolidated) units at $11.25 per unit in the capital of the Company for total proceeds of $300,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company at the price of $11.25 in the first year and at $15.00 in the second year. In connection with this private placement, the Company paid a finder’s fee by the issuance of 1,333 (post-consolidated) common shares in the capital of the Company.
During December 2000, the Company completed the private placement financing which was announced on October 16, 2000. The private placement consisted of 140,000 (post-consolidated) units at $1.20 per unit in the capital of the Company, for total proceeds of $168,000. Each unit consisted of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant was exercisable for a period of two years at a price of $1.60 per share.
As a result of an oversubscription, the Company has issued a total number of 6,440,000 units of the Company instead of the originally announced number of 5,000,000 units of the Company. The non-brokered Private Placement was originally announced on May 17, 2002. All of the 6,440,000 units of the Company have been issued at the price of Canadian $0.05 per unit for total proceeds of Canadian $322,000. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of Canadian $0.15 per common share if exercised in the first year and at an exercise price of Canadian $0.20 per common share if exercised in the second year. The non-brokered Private Placement Financing was closed in three stages and which are as follows: on June 19, September 4 and September 24, 2002 respectively. The proceeds of the non- brokered Private Placement Financing have been used for general working capital.
On September 24, 2002, the Company entered into a full and final Settlement Agreement (See Exhibit # 4.1) with an investor who had previously entered into a Private Placement Subscription Agreement with the Company to acquire 150,000 units in the capital of the Company and who had paid the Company on March 22, 2001 the amount of Canadian $27,000. Each unit was to consist of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant would have entitled the investor to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the company for a period of two years at a price of $0.24 per common share. As a result of the Company not closing the Private Placement, the 150,000 units in the capital of the Company that were subscribed for under the Private Placement Subscription Agreement were not issued to the Investor. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the full and final Settlement Agreement, the Company has closed the non-brokered Private Placement with the Inves tor by the issuance of 150,000 common shares in the capital of the Company which are subject to a hold period expiring on October 2, 2003.
On October 7, 2002, the Company announced a non-brokered Private Placement Financing with certain investors for up to 4,000,000 common shares in the capital of the Company at the price of Canadian $0.40 per common share for total proceeds of up to Canadian $1,600,000. There will be a finder’s fee of 10% payable to an arm’s length third party in respect to this non-brokered Private Placement Financing. The proceeds of this non-brokered Private Placement Financing will be used for general working capital. The 1st tranche of the non-brokered Private Placement closed on March 11, 2003 by the issuance of 1,125,000 common shares in the capital of the Company for proceeds of Canadian $450,000. The 1,125,000 common shares that have been issued pursuant to this 1st tranche are subject to a hold period expiring on March 10, 2004.
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During the period ended December 31, 2000, the Company received a total of $35,658 from directors exercising a total of 4,322 (post-consolidated) incentive share purchase options. The proceeds received were utilized towards general working capital.
On March 15, 2001, the Company received a total of $34,990 from two directors exercising a total of 20,583 (post-consolidated) incentive share purchase options. The proceeds received have been applied towards general working capital.
On July 18, 2001, the Company received a total of $141,344 from two directors exercising a total of 88,340 (post-consolidated) share purchase warrants attached to a non-brokered Private Placement dated October 16, 2000. The proceeds received have been applied towards general working capital.
During the year ended December 31, 2002 no stock options or warrants were exercised.
As at December 31, 2002, the Company had a working capital deficit of $164,169. During 2003, the Company intends to seek equity and/or debt financings through private placements and/or public offerings and/or loans. During 2002, the Company had no earnings whatsoever and does not expect to have any meaningful earnings in the future. However, in the past, the Company has been successful in securing equity and debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly. While the Company does not give any assurances whatsoever that in the future it will continue being successful in securing equity and/or debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly, it is the Company’s intention to pursue these methods for future funding of the Company.
Capital Resources.
As of May 31, 2003, the Company has granted 713,699 stock options todirectors and employees which are exercisable at Cdn $2.25 (with respect to 17,699 options) and U.S. $0.50 (with respect to 696,000 options)per common share and, furthermore, there are share purchase warrants outstanding pursuant to which up to 6,440,000 common shares in the capital of the Company, exercisable at various prices ranging from Cdn $0.15 to Cdn $0.20per common share, could be issued between June 17, 2003 and September 20, 2004. In the event that any of the stock options or warrants are exercised, then any funds that may be received from the exercise of stock options or warrants shall be used by the Company as general working capital.
On March 11, 2003 the Company entered into a Private Placement Financing Agreement with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a related Company, to acquire, for investment purposes, 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas at the price of Canadian $0.10 per common share, for a total amount of Canadian $250,000. The final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange was received by Las Vegas on May 12, 2003. The Las Vegas common shares owned by the Company have a hold period which expires on September 13, 2003. The Company may in the future either increase or decrease its investment in Las Vegas.
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Item 5.C. Research and development, patents and licences, etc.
The Company does not have a research and development department nor does it have any patents or licenses.
Item 5.D. Trend Information
The Marketplace for the on-line gaming software, which the Company has an interest in, is constantly undergoing changes. The operation of the Company’s on-line gaming software in which the Company has an interest will rely on the Internet as a means of promoting and selling the card games. The Internet continues to change and evolve in both its systems and its accepted methods of marketing. The online gaming industry is intensely competitive in all of its respectivephases and furthermore it is subject to changes in customer preferences.
In respect to the Company’s Lithium Properties, the exploration of mineral properties involves significant risks which even experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to avoid. The price of metals has fluctuated widely, particularly in recent years as it is affected by numerous factors which are beyond the Company’s control including international, economic and political trends, expectations of inflation, currency exchange fluctuations, interest rates, global or regional consumptive patterns, speculative activities and increased production due to new extraction methods. The effect of these factors on the price of metals, and therefore the economic via bility of the Company’s mineral exploration properties cannot be accurately predicted. Furthermore, changing conditions in the financial markets, and Canadian Income Tax legislation may have a direct impact on the Company’s ability to raise funds for its mineral exploration properties. A drop in the availability of equity financings will likely impede spending on mineral properties.
Item 5.E. Off balance sheet arrangements.
The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements whatsoever and the Company’s financial information including its balance sheet and income statement have been fairly represented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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Item 5.F. Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations
The Company has no Long Term Debt Obligations, Capital Lease Obligations, Purchase Lease Obligations or Other Long Term Liabilities reflected on the Company’s Balance Sheet.
|
Contractual Obligations |
Payments due by period |
| Total | Less than 1 Year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | More than 5 years |
[Long Term Debt Obligations] |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
[Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations] |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
[Purchase Lease Obligations] |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Operating Lease Obligations Photocopier Dec 2005 Postage Machine Feb 2006 |
$ 11,610 $ 3,300 |
$ 2,709 $ 700 |
$ 8,901 $ 2,600 |
n/a |
n/a |
Other Long Term Liabilities Reflected on the Company’s Balance Sheet under the GAAP of the primary financial statements |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Total | $ 14,910 | $ 3,409 | $ 11,501 | n/a | n/a |
Item 5.G. Safe Harbor
In respect to information covered by Items 5.E. and 5.F., all financial information and statements have been fairly represented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Special Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements.
We make certain forward looking-statements in this Form 20-F within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, proposed acquisitions, market forces, corporate strategies, contractual commitments, capital requirements and other matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbour for forward-looking statements. To comply with the terms of the safe harbour, we note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ substantially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. When words and expressions such as: "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "objectives," "goals," "aims," "projects," "forecasts," ‘possible," ‘seeks," "may," "could," "should," "might," "likely," "enable" or similar words or expressions are used in this Form 20-F, as well as statements containing phrases such as "in our view," "there can be no assurance," "although no assurance can be given," or "there is no way to anticipate with certainty," forward-looking statements are being made. These forward-looking statements speak as of the date of this Form 20-F.
The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results of our business and could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current beliefs as to the outcome projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further, some forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of future events which may not prove to be accurate. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties referred to in "Item 3.D. RISK FACTORS," and elsewhere within the document and in other of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, events and conditions outside of our control. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not overly rely or attach undue weight to forward-looking statements as an indication of our actual future results.
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
As of May 31, 2003the name, municipality and the principal occupation of the directors and officers of the Company are the following:
Name and municipality of residence | Position with the Registrant | Principal occupation | Term of Office |
Bedo H. Kalpakian* Vancouver, B.C. Canada | President and Director | President of Registrant; Chairman of Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. | 1991 to Present |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, B.C. Canada | Vice President and Director | Vice President of Registrant; President of Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc | 1991 to Present |
Gregory T. McFarlane* Las Vegas, NV, USA | Director | Freelance advertising copywriter | 1992 to Present |
James Wayne Murton* Kelowna, BC Canada | Director | President of J.W. Murton & Associates, a private geological engineering and mining services co. | 1999 to Present |
Penilla Klomp Richmond, B.C., Canada | Corporate Secretary | Corporate Secretary of the Registrant and for Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. | May 1, 2003 to Present |
*Members of audit committee.
Jacob H. Kalpakian is the nephew of Bedo H. Kalpakian. All directors serve for a term of one year until the next annual general meeting or until the date of their resignation, whichever occurs first. Penilla Klomp was appointed an Officer (Corporate Secretary) of the Company as of May 1st,2003.
There are no arrangements or understandings whatsoever with major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others pursuant to which any person referred to above was selected as a director or member of senior management.
Item 6.B. Compensation
Total cash remuneration paid to all directors and officers of the Company for the period ended December 31, 2002 amounted to Cdn $145,796. Certain Directors of the Company are compensated for automobile expenditures and furthermore, certain Directors, Officers and Employees of the Company are covered under a group medical and dental insurance plan. Presently there exists no plan regarding Directors' and Officers' pension, retirement or other similar benefits. Furthermore, there are no amounts set aside or accrued by the Company to provide pension, retirement or similar benefits.
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On February 20, 2002, pursuant to a Directors’ Resolution, the May 4, 1994 Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. was terminated and a new Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. dated February 20, 2002 was approved and adopted ("New Management Services Agreement"). The New Management Services Agreement became effective on November 1, 2001 and is renewable on a year by year basis, unless terminated as stipulated in the New Management Services Agreement. The New Management Services Agreement has been renewed and is currently in good standing. The New Management Services Agreement may be terminated at anytime by either party on three months’ written notice. Pursuant to the New Management Services Agreement, the monthly salary paid to Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is $10,000 per month and the Company shall reimburse Kalpaki an Bros. of B.C. Ltd. for all travelling and other expenses incurred by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. on behalf of the Company. (Exhibit 4.6 Incorporated by reference)
During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002, the Company paid management fees totalling $140,000 indirectly to Bedo H. Kalpakain and Jacob H. Kalpakian through Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. as the Manager of the Company pursuant to the Management Services Agreement dated February 20, 2002.
Pursuant to indemnity agreements dated April 1, 1993, April 15, 1999, April 1, 2002 and May 1, 2003,between the Registrant and each of Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian, Gregory T. McFarlane, J.W. Murton and Penilla Klomp (collectively "the Directors and Officers"), the Registrant agreed to indemnify and save the Directors and Officers, their heirs and personal representatives harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses arising out of their association with the Registrant. These costs, charges and expenses include any amounts paid to settle an action or to satisfy a judgement brought or found against the directors and/or officers and any amounts paid to settle an administrative action or proceeding providing the indemnified party has acted in good faith and in the best interests of the Registrant. The Company Act requires a Court Order to be obtained prior to the Company making payment under the indemnity agreements. (See Exhibit #4.2 – Indemnity Agreement dated May 1, 2003 with Penilla Klomp)
For the Fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, and up to and including the date of this report (May 31, 2003) no incentive stock options were exercised by any of the Company’s Directors.
Incentive stock options held by Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian, and Wayne Murton as of May 31, 2003 are as follows: Greg McFarlane holds no incentive share purchase options.
Name |
Date of Grant | Shares under Option * | Exercise Price per Share $ | Expiry Date |
Bedo H. Kalpakian
| October 5, 1999 Febrarary 3, 2000 March 21, 2003 | 1,620 3,333 173,000 | 2.25 CDN 2.25 CDN 0.50 U.S. | October 5, 2004 February 3, 2005 March 21, 2004 |
| Total | 177,953 | | |
Jacob H. Kalpakian
| April 9, 1999 October 5, 1999 February 3, 2000 March 21, 2003 | 1,659 1,620 3,333 173,000 | 2.25 CDN 2.25 CDN 2.25 CDN 0.50 U.S. | April 9, 2004 October 5, 2004 February 3, 2005 March 21, 2004 |
| Total | 179,612 | | |
Wayne Murton | May 26, 1999 February 3, 2000 | 4,229 1,105 | 2.25 CDN 2.25 CDN | May 26, 2004 February 3, 2005 |
| Total | 5,334 | | |
*One option is required to buy one common share.
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Item 6.C. Board Practices
6.C.1. Directors Terms of service.
All directors are elected by the Company’s shareholders to serve for a term of one year until the next annual general meeting or until the date of their resignation, whichever occurs first. All directors may be annually re-elected by the Company’s shareholders for additional one year terms. Bedo H. Kalpakian has served as a director since 1991; Jacob H. Kalpakian has served as a director since 1991; Greg McFarlane has served as a director since 1992 and Wayne Murton has served as a director since 1999.
6.C.2. Details of Directors Service Contracts.
During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002, the Company paid management fees totalling $ 140,000 indirectly to Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian through Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. as the Manager of the Company pursuant to a Management Services Agreement dated February 20, 2002.
On February 20, 2002, pursuant to a Directors’ Resolution, the May 4, 1994 Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. was terminated and a new Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. dated February 20, 2002 was approved and adopted ("New Management Services Agreement").[Exhibit 4.6 (Incorporated by reference)] The New Management Services Agreement became effective on November 1, 2001 and is renewable on a year by year basis, unless terminated as stipulated in the New Management Services Agreement. The New Management Servic es Agreement has been renewed and is currently in good standing. The New Management Services Agreement may be terminated at anytime by either party on three months’ written notice. Pursuant to the New Management Services Agreement, the monthly salary paid to Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is $10,000 per month and the Company shall reimburse Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. for all travelling and other expenses incurred by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. on behalf of the Company.
6.C.3. Details relating to the Company’s audit committee and remuneration committee.
All directors are elected by the Company’s shareholders to act as directors of the Company for a term of one year. The Company’s audit committee is appointed on an annual basis by the Company’s directors. The Company’s audit committee consists of the following directors; Bedo H. Kalpakian, Gregory McFarlane and Wayne Murton. In the event that an audit committee member resigns prior to the expiry of the one year term, then the remaining directors of the Company appoint another director of the Company as a replacement member in the audit committee. The Company does not have a remuneration committee largely due to its size.
Item 6.D. Employees
The Company employs 3 people in Administration and 2 in Management.
The Company’s employees are not represented by a union or other collective bargaining organization and the Company has not experienced a work stoppage by its employees. The Company believes that its employee relations are good.
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Item 6.E. Share Ownership
The number of common shares without par value beneficially (indirectly or directly) owned by officers and directors of the Company as ofMay 31, 2003 are as follows:
Name of Director/Officer and Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the total Issued Share Capital** |
Bedo H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC, Canada | 1,206,304 direct 192,807 indirect (1) | 17.0% |
Jacob H. Kalpakian Vancouver, BC, Canada | 1,072,420 direct 192,807 indirect (1) | 15.0% |
Gregory T. McFarlane Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Nil | 0% |
J. Wayne Murton Kelowna, BC, Canada | Nil | 0% |
Penilla Klomp Richmond, BC, Canada | Nil | 0% |
(1) Of these shares, 5 are held by Texas Pacific Minerals Inc., and 192,802 are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., private companies of which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders.
** Based on8,412,075 issued and outstanding common shares as of May 31, 2003
Item 6.E.2. Stock Options for Employees
From time to time the Company grants Incentive Stock Options to its Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants. The incentive stock options entitle the holders to acquire common shares of the Company from treasury. The incentive stock options are a means of rewarding future services provided to the Company and are not intended as a substitute for salaries or wages, or as a means of compensation for past services rendered.
During 2002, the Company adopted a formal Stock Option Plan [Exhibit 4.5 (Incorporated by reference)] for the purchase of up to 713,707common shares of the Company (the "Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan"). On October 9, 2002, the Company filed Form Type S-8 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in respect to the Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan.
The Board of Directors of the Company resolved to adopt a 2003 Stock Option Plan (the "2003 Plan") [See Exhibit #4.3] which provides for the granting of incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company entitling them to purchase up to 968,708 common shares in the capital stock of the Company. The 2003 Stock Option Plan will be in addition to the existing 2002 Stock Option Plan (713,707 authorized for granting) under which 713,699 stock options are currently outstanding. At the Company’s Annual General Meeting which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 29, 2003, the shareholders of the Company approved an ordinary resolution adopting the Company’s 2003 Stock Option Plan.
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As of May 31, 2003, the following incentive stock options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Company were held by employees of the Company:
Optionee | Expiry Date | Shares under �� Option * | Exercise Price per Share $ |
Employees | April 9, 2004 | 400 | 2.25 CDN |
| September 21, 2003 | 350,000 | 0.50 U.S. |
| TOTAL: | 350,400 | |
*One option is required to buy one common share.
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
7.A.1. The Company is a publicly-owned corporation, the common shares of which are owned by Canadian residents, U.S. residents, and residents of other countries. The Company is neither directly nor indirectly owned or controlled by any other corporation or any foreign government.
As at May 31, 2003 the following persons or corporations beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control over shares carrying more than 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company:
Name of Shareholder And Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the Total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, Vancouver, British Columbia | 2,278,724 direct(1) 192,807 indirect (2) | 29.38 % |
Interfranchise Inc. Rosemere, Quebec | 1,525,000 | 18.13 % |
Penson Canada, Montreal, Quebec | 1,500,000 | 17.83% |
Beaumont Capital, Wanchai, Hong Kong | 1,000,000 | 11.88% |
CDS & Co., Toronto, Ontario**
| 504,228 | 5.99% |
Minhas Sayani, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 500,000 | 5.94% |
(1) Of these common shares, 1,206,304 are held by Bedo H. Kalpakian directly, 1,072,420 are held by Jacob H. Kalpakian directly. (2) Of these common shares, 192,802 shares are held by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., and 5 shares are held by Texas Pacific Minerals Inc., indirectly, private companies of which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders.
* Based on 8,412,075 issued and outstanding common shares as of May 31, 2003.
** Depository trust which holds shares on behalf of others and the beneficial holders of these shares are not within the knowledge of the Company.
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As at May 31, 2002 the following persons or corporations beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control over shares carrying more than 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company:
Name of Shareholder And Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the Total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian, Vancouver, British Columbia. | 113,678** | 16.31% |
Jacob H. Kalpakian, Vancouver, British Columbia. | 141,745** | 20.33% |
Cede & Company, New York, New York*** | 58,861 | 8.44% |
CDS & Co., Toronto, Ontario***
| 575,342 | 82.54% |
Marc Gugerli, Switzerland | 40,000 | 8.46% |
* Based on 697,075 issued and outstanding common shares at of May 31, 2002.
**Of these shares, 5,500 common shares are held by Pacific Missouri Holdings Inc. 1 common share is held by Texas Pacific Minerals Inc. and 17,506 are held by Kaplakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. private companies which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders
***Depository trusts which hold shares on behalf of others and the beneficial holders of these shares are not within the knowledge of the Company.
As at April 4, 2001 the following persons or corporations beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control over shares carrying more than 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company:
Name of Shareholder And Municipality | Number of Issued Capital | Percentage of the Total Issued Share Capital* |
Bedo H. Kalpakian, Vancouver, British Columbia. | 279,083** | 9.2% |
Jacob H. Kalpakian, Vancouver, British Columbia. | 299,917** | 9.9% |
CDS & Co., Toronto, Ontario***
| 1,939,052 | 63.7% |
Cede & Co, New York, New York*** | 293,746 | 9.7% |
Marc Gugerli, Switzerland | 200,000 | 6.6% |
* Based on 3,043,676 issued and outstanding common shares as of April 4, 2001.
** Of these shares, 27,000 common shares are held by Pacific Missouri Holdings Inc. 5 common shares are held by Texas Pacific Minerals Inc. and 30 common shares are held by Kaplakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. private companies which Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian are the principal shareholders
***Depository trusts which hold shares on behalf of others and the beneficial holders of these shares are not within the knowledge of the Company.
7.A.1.(c)All shareholders of the Company have equal voting rights. Holders of common shares of the Company are entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders, to receive dividends as and when declared by the Directors, and to receive a pro-rata share of the assets of the Company available for distribution to common shareholders in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. There are no pre-emptive, conversion or surrender rights attached to the common shares of the Company.
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7.A.2.As of December 31, 2002, the Company had 7,287,075 issued and outstanding common shares. The number of outstanding securities of the Company held in the United States and the number of recorded holders thereof were 150,738 outstanding common shares and991 recorded shareholders respectively.
7.A.3.To the best of the Company’s knowledge the Company is not controlled directly or indirectly by another corporation or by any other foreign government or by any natural or le gal person severally or jointly.
7.A.4.To the best of the Company’s knowledge, there are no known arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control.
Item 7.B. Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions
Pursuant to the non-brokered private placement dated October 16, 2000, Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian subscribed for a total of 100,000 Units (post consolidated) at a price of $1.20 per Unit in the capital of the Company for total proceeds of $120,000. Each unit consisted of one common share in the capital of the Company and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company for a period of two years at the price of $1.60 per common share.
On March 15, 2001, a total of 20,583 (post consolidated) stock options were exercised by Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, for total proceeds of $34,990. On July 18, 2001, a total of 88,340 (post consolidated) share purchase warrants were exercised by Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian, for total proceeds of $141,344.
Pursuant to a non-brokered private placement dated May 17, 2002, Bedo H. Kalpakian and Jacob H. Kalpakian subscribed for a total of 2,300,000 Units of the Company’s securities at a price of Cdn $0.05 per Unit in the capital of the Company for total proceeds of Cdn $115,000. Each Unit consisted of one common share in the capital of the Company and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of Cdn $0.15 per common share if exercised in the first year and at an exercise price of Cdn $0.20 per common share if exercised in the second year. The Units that have been issued are subject to a hold period expiring June 17, 2003.
On February 20, 2002, pursuant to a Directors’ Resolution, the May 4, 1994 Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. was terminated and a new Management Services Agreement between the Company, Bedo H. Kalpakian, Jacob H. Kalpakian and Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. dated February 20, 2002 was approved and adopted ("New Management Services Agreement") [See Exhibit 4.6 (Incorporated.by reference)] The New Management Services Agreement became effective on November 1, 2001 and is renewable on a year by year basis, unless terminated as stipulated in the New Management Services Agreement. The New Management Services Agreement has been renewed and is currently in good standing. The New Management Services Agreement may be terminated at anytime by either party on three months’ written notice. Pursuant to the New Management Services Agreement, the monthly salary paid to Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. is $10,000 per mon th and the Company shall reimburse Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. for all travelling and other expenses incurred by Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. on behalf of the Company.
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During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002, the Company paid management fees totalling
$140,000 indirectly to Bedo H. Kalpakain and Jacob H. Kalpakian through Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd. as the Manager of the Company pursuant to the Management Services Agreement dated February 20, 2002.
The Company shares office space and office expenses with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a company related by common management and directors. The Company charges Las Vegas for its proportionate share of payroll expenses and other expenses ("Las Vegas obligations"). During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002, Las Vegas has paid to the Company the sum of Canadian $174,170 for Las Vegas obligations which are as follows: Payroll expenses of $142,351 and other expenses of Cdn $31,819. Subsequent to August 2001, rent for the office premises is paid for by Las Vegas and the Company is charged for its proportionate share which is $ 429.42 per month. During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002, the Company has paid to Las Vegas the sum of Cdn $5,153 for office rent. As at December 31, 2002, the Company advanced Las Vegas the sum of Cdn $26,821 which is to be applied towards future office rent. This amount of Cdn $26,821 bears interest at prime plus 1% and is payable on demand.Effective September 2001, the Company charged 90% of general overhead and office expenses to Las Vegas. The Company is charged 100% of direct expenses incurred on its behalf. Due to their limited business activities, Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., Texas Pacific Minerals Inc., Pacific Missouri Holdings Inc., and Blue Rock Mining Inc. are only charged for their direct expenses when and if such expenses are incurred.
The Company was charged the amount of Cdn $17,997 ($60 during 2002; $3,112 during 2001; $3,638 during 2000; and $11,187 during 1998) for geological consulting services by J.W. Murton & Associates, a private company which is owned by J. Wayne Murton, a director of the Company. As at December 31,
2002,the amount of$17,997 remains as payable.
As at December 31, 2002, two directors of the Company have advanced the sum of $15,048 to the Company. The loans are interest bearing at prime plus 1% per annum and are payable on demand. This amount of $15,048 has been recorded in payable to related parties on the balance sheet of the Company’s audited financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2002.
The Company is related to the following companies by common management and/or directors and/or officers:
- Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, also quoted in the U.S.A. on the OTC Bulletin Board and, on the Berlin Stock Exchange.
- Kalpakian Bros. of B.C. Ltd., a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British |
Columbia. |
- Blue Rock Mining, Inc., a private Nevada corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the |
Registrant and which has been dissolved during 2002. |
- Texas Pacific Minerals Inc., a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British |
Columbia. |
- Pacific Missouri Holdings Inc., a private company incorporated under the laws of the Province of |
British Columbia. |
On March 11, 2003 the Company entered into a Private Placement Financing Agreement with Las Vegas to acquire for investment purposes 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas at the price of Canadian $0.10 per common share, for a total amount of Canadian $250,000. The final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for this transaction was obtained by Las Vegas on May 12, 2003 and the 2,500,000 Las Vegas common shares were issued to the Company. The 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of Las Vegas have a hold period expiring on September 13, 2003. The Company may from time to time either increase or decrease its investment in Las Vegas.
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On November 4, 2002, the Company entered into a licensing agreement (Exhibit # 4.4) with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a related company, for the joint development of certain on-line gaming software consisting of three card games (the "gaming software"). Pursuant to this licensing agreement the Company has paid a one-time-only license fee of Canadian $200,000 to Las Vegas as the Company’s sole contribution for the development costs of the gaming software and as a result of which the gaming software is now equally owned by Las Vegas and the Company. Las Vegas shall be the operator of the gaming software and shall market the three games. Las Vegas shall receive 60% of all revenues that shall be generated from the operation of the gaming software and the Company shall receive 40%. No revenues were generated from the gaming software during the year 2002.
Item 7.C. Interests of Experts and Counsel
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 8.A. Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Information
The Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 are included in Item 17 of this report.
Item 8.A.7. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not presently a party to any legal proceeding of any kind.
The Company's corporate legal counsel is Anfield Sujir Kennedy & Durno, Barristers and Solicitors, located at 1600 - 609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C3. The telefax number is (604) 669-3877.
Item 8.A.8. Dividends
The Company has never paid and does not intend to pay any dividends in the future.
Item 8. B. Significant Changes
There have been no significant changes in the affairs of the Company since the year ended December 31, 2002.
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
Item 9.A. (4) Listing Details
On April 4, 1985, the Company's common shares were listed and posted for trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange, on the Montreal Exchange on January 15, 1988 and, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on May 11, 1988. On July 12, 1991, the Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange, and, on October 3, 1994, the Company's shares were delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Effective October 4, 1994, the Company's shares have been listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. Effective on November 29, 1999 the Vancouver Stock Exchange became known as the CDNX as a result of the merger between the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were delisted from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001.
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On July 30, 1986, the Company's share capital split on the basis of one-old-for-two-new common shares. On May 25, 1992, the Company's share capital was consolidated on the basis of ten-old-for-one-new common share. On April 25, 2000, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen-old-for-one-new common share. On May 2, 2002, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. Effective at the opening of business on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, the common shares of Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. were delisted, and the common shares of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol "LKYOF".
The following table sets forth the market price (Cdn$), range and trading volumes of the common shares on the CDNX for the periods indicated. All historical data reflects the respective share consolidations. The trading symbol of the Company's common shares when they were listed on the CDNX was "GGG". The market price of the Company’s common shares at the close of trading on June 29, 2001, on the CDNX was Cdn $0.26. There were no trading activities on the Company’s securities on the CDNX from July 1 to July 31, 2001. The market price of the Company’s common shares at the close of trading on July 31, 2001, on the CDNX is therefore unavailable.
Canadian Venture Exchange ("CDNX")
Trading Range
Five Most Recent Financial Years | $ High | $ Low | Volume |
1998 | 0.90 | 0.25 | 2,130,615 |
1999 | 1.25 | 0.50 | 5,817,675 |
2000 | 0.45 | 0.08 | 2,490,315 |
2001 [January to June 29, 2001] | 0.40 | 0.22 | 373,095 |
2002 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Two Most Recent Financial Years | | | |
Year 2001 | $ High | $ Low | Volume |
Jan 1 – Mar 31 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 278,239 |
Apr 1 – Jun 30 | 0.40 | 0.22 | 94,856 |
Jul 1 – Sep 30 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Oct 1 – Dec 31
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Year 2002 | $ High | $ Low | Volume |
Jan 1 – Mar 31 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Apr 1 – Jun 30 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Jul 1 – Jul 31 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Aug 1 – Dec 31
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Six Most Recent Months | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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On July 3, 2001, the Company’s securities were halted from trading on the CDNX pending clarification whether the Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement with MegaPools Gaming Systems Inc. constituted a Reverse-Take-Over. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were delisted from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of trading on July 31, 2001.
The common shares of the Company were listed for trading on the Montreal Exchange, in the Province of Quebec, Canada, on January 15, 1988. The Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange on July 12, 1991.
The common shares of the Company were listed for trading on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., on May 11, 1988. On October 3, 1994, the Company's common shares were delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Effective October 4, 1994, the Company's common shares have been listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. The current trading symbol of the Company’s common shares on the OTC Bulletin Board is "LKYOF". The following table sets forth the market price (US$), range and trading volumes of the common shares of the Company on the OTC Bulletin Board for the periods indicated. During May 1992, the Company's share capital was consolidated on the basis of ten-old-for-one-new common share. During April 2000, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of fifteen-old-for-one-new common share. During May, 2002, the Company’s share capital was consolidated on the basis of five-old-for-one-new common share and its authorized share capital was subsequently increased to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. All historical data reflects the respective share consolidations.
OTC BULLETIN BOARD
Trading Range
Five Most Recent Financial Years | $ High | $ Low | Volume |
1998 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 1,407,070 |
1999 | 0.20 | 0.06 | 11,718,200 |
2000 | 0.87 | 0.15 | 273,700 |
2001 | 0.32 | 0.07 | 412,400 |
2002 | 0.61 | 0.02 | 673,500 |
Two Most Recent Financial Years | | | |
Year 2001 | | | |
Jan 1 – Mar 31 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 48,000 |
Apr 1 – Jun 30 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 32,100 |
Jul 1 – Sep 30 | 0.32 | 0.10 | 236,800 |
Oct 1 – Dec 31
| 0.10 | 0.07 | 95,500 |
Year 2002 | | | |
Jan 1 – Mar 31 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 62,900 |
Apr 1 – Jun 30 | 0.12 | 0.02 | 202,300 |
Jul 1 – Sep 30 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 14,400 |
Oct 1 – Dec 31
| 0.61 | 0.22 | 393,900 |
Six Most Recent Months | | | |
December 2002 | 0.61 | 0.45 | 262,700 |
January 2003 | 0.61 | 0.35 | 21,700 |
February 2003 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 165,600 |
March 2003 | 0.75 | 0.60 | 190,900 |
April 2003 | 0.65 | 0.51 | 110,600 |
May 2003 | 0.68 | 0.22 | 210,500 |
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Item 9.C. Markets On April 4, 1985, the Company's common shares were listed and posted for trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange, on the Montreal Exchange on January 15, 1988 and, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on May 11, 1988. On July 12, 1991, the Company voluntarily de-listed its common shares from the Montreal Exchange, and, on October 3, 1994, the Company's shares were delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Effective October 4, 1994, the Company's shares have been listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. Effective on November 29, 1999 the Vancouver Stock Exchange became known as the CDNX as a result of the merger between the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. On July 5, 2001, the Company made a formal application to the CDNX requesting the voluntary delisting of the Company’s common shares from trading on the CDNX, as a result of which, the common shares of the Company were delisted from trading on the CDNX effective at the close of tradingon July 31, 2001.
Effective at the opening of business on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, the common shares of Golden Nugget Exploration Inc. were delisted, and the common shares of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S.A. under the trading symbol "LKYOF".
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Item 10. A. Share Capital
The authorized capital of the Company consists of 200,000,000 common shares without par value of which 8,412,075 are issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2003.
Effective April 29, 2000, the Company consolidated its share capital on a 15:1 basis, thereby reducing the authorized common shares to 13,333,333. Subsequently, the Company increased its authorized common shares to 200,000,000 common shares without par value. Effective May 2, 2002, the Company consolidated its share capital on a 5:1 basis, thereby reducing the authorized common shares to 40,000,000 common shares without par value. Subsequently, the Company increased its authorized common shares to 200,000,000 common shares without par value.
Holders of common shares of the Company are entitled to one vote per share at all meetings of shareholders, to receive dividends as and when declared by the Directors, and to receive a pro-rata share of the assets of the Company available for distribution to common shareholders in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. There are no pre-emptive, conversion or surrender rights attached to the common shares of the Company.
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Item 10.A.4. Warrants
At December 31, 2002, the following warrants are outstanding. The warrants entitle the holder to purchase the stated number of common shares at the exercise price. Each warrant is entitled to one common share. The expiry dates are as follows:
| Exercise | Number of Warrants |
| Price | 2002 | 2001 |
| | | |
J June 17, 2003 or | $ 0.15 | 2,700,000 | 0 |
June 17, 2004 | $ 0.20 | | |
August 30, 2003 or | $ 0.15 | 1,740,000 | 0 |
August 30, 2004 | $ 0.20 | | |
September 20, 2003 or | $ 0.15 | 2,000,000 | 0 |
September 20, 2004 | $ 0.20 | | |
Item 10.A.5. Stock Options
From time to time, the Company grants stock options to its directors, employees and consultants on terms and conditions acceptable to the regulatory authorities. The stock options entitle the holders to acquire common shares of the Company from treasury.
As of May 31, 2003, the outstanding directors and employee stock options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Company totalled 713,699 and which are as follows:
Optionee | Expiry Date | Shares under Option * | Exercise Price per Share $ |
Directors | April 9, 2004 | 1,659 | 2.25 CDN |
| May 26, 2004 | 4,229 | 2.25 CDN |
| October 5, 2004 | 3,240 | 2.25 CDN |
| February 3, 2005 | 7,771 | 2.25 CDN |
| March 21, 2004 | 346,000 | 0.50 U.S. |
Employees | April 9, 2004 | 800 | 2.25 CDN |
| September 21, 2003 | 350,000 | 0.50 U.S. |
| TOTAL: | 713,699 | |
*One option is required to buy one common share.
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Item 10.A.6. History of Share Capital
There are no special voting rights attached to any of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. All shares which were issued from the Company’s Treasury were issued for cash or in the case of Finder’s Fees, for services rendered.
CAPITAL STOCK
(a)
Authorized
200,000,000 Common shares without par value
(b)
Issued
| Number | |
| of Shares | Amount |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 1999 | 415,830 | $20,472,425 |
Private placement | | |
Proceeds | 26,667 | 300,000 |
Finder's fee | 1,333 | 0 |
Exercise of stock options for cash | 4,322 | 35,658 |
Private placement | | |
Proceeds | 140,000 | 168,000 |
Balance, December 31, 2000 | 588,152 | 20,976,083 |
Exercise of stock options for cash | 20,583 | 34,990 |
Exercise of warrants for cash | 88,340 | 141,344 |
Balance, December 31, 2001 | 697,075 | 21,152,417 |
Private placements | | |
Proceeds | 6,440,000 | 322,000 |
Shares issued for settlement agreement | 150,000 | 27,000 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 7,287,075 | $21,501,417 |
Item 10.B. Memorandum and Articles of Association
This information has been reported previously. [Exhibit 1. (Incorporated by reference)]
Item 10. C. Material Contracts
On November 4, 2002 , the Company entered into a Licensing Agreement (see Exhibit # 4.4) with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("Las Vegas"), a related company, for the joint development of certain on-line gaming software consisting of three card games (the "Gaming Software") Pursuant to this Licensing Agreement, the Company has paid a one time only license fee of Canadian $200,000 to Las Vegas as the Company’s sole contribution for the development costs of the Gaming Software, as a result of which, the Gaming Software is now equally owned by Las Vegas and the Company. Las Vegas shall be the operator of the Gaming Software and shall market the three card games. Las Vegas shall receive 60% of all revenues that shall be generated from the operation of the Gaming Software and the Company shall receive 40%. In respect to this transaction, Las Vegas received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange on November 21, 2002.
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Item 10. D. Exchange Controls
(a) No governmental laws,decrees orregulations inthe Provinceof BritishColumbia, Canada,restrict export or import of capital, including, but not limited to, foreign exchange controls, or affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of the Registrant's securities.
(b) There are no limitations on the right of non-resident or foreign owners to hold or vote such securities imposed by foreign law or by the charter or other constituent document of the Registrant.
Item 10.E. Taxation
General
The following comments summarize the material Canadian and U.S. Federal Income Tax consequences for a shareholder of the Registrant who is a non-resident of Canada and who is a resident of the United States subject to taxation under the laws of the United States.
The following is based upon the current provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act") and regulations thereunder, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") and regulations thereunder, the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention, 1980 (the "Convention"), the current administrative policies and practices published by Revenue Canada or by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and all specific proposals to amend the Tax Act and regulations thereunder that have been publicly announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof, and judicial decisions, all of which are subject to change. The following does not take into account the tax laws of the various provinces or territories of Canada or the tax laws of the various state and local jurisdictions of the United States or foreign jurisdictions.
The following is intended to be a general description of the Canadian and U.S. Federal income tax considerations material to a purchase of the common shares and is not intended to be, nor should it beconstrued to be, legal or tax advice to any prospective holders. The following does not address consequences peculiar to any holder subject to special provision of Canadian or U.S. income tax law. Therefore, prospective holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the common shares of LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
Dividends on Common Stock
Under the Tax Act, a non-resident of Canada is subject to withholding tax at the rate of 25% on dividends from a corporation resident in Canada. The Convention reduces this rate to 15% for a shareholder resident in the United States. Withholding tax is further reduced to 5% if the United States resident shareholder is a corporation that beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting stock of the corporation paying the dividend.
Exemptions from Withholding Tax
The Convention provides exemption from Canadian income tax on dividends paid to religious, scientific, literary, educational or charitable organizations or to an organization constituted and operated exclusively to administer or provide benefits under one or more pension, retirement or employee benefit funds or plans. To qualify for exemption such organizations must be resident in the United States and be exempt from income tax under the laws of the United States.
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Dispositions of Common Stock
The following comments apply only to a shareholder whose Common stock constitutes capital property to him for purposes of the Income Tax Act.
Common stock will generally constitute capital property unless the holder is a trader or dealer in securities or is engaged in a venture in the nature of trade in respect of Common Stock.
Common stock of a resident public corporation will constitute taxable Canadian property of a shareholder at a particular time if at any time in the preceding five (5) years, 25% or more of the issued shares of any class of the capital stock of the Registrant belonged to the non-resident shareholder, persons with whom the non-resident did not deal at arm's length, or to the non-resident shareholder and persons with whom the non-resident shareholder did not deal at arm's length.
Under the Tax Act, a non-resident of Canada is subject to Canadian tax on taxable capital gains from dispositions of taxable Canadian property and may deduct allowable capital losses from dispositions of taxable Canadian property. If the shares are considered taxable Canadian property, the vendor may be required to withhold tax pursuant to section 116 of the Tax Act.
Upon disposal of capital property the amount, if any, by which a taxpayer's proceeds of disposition exceed or are exceeded by the adjusted cost base of the capital property (including expenses of disposition) represent the capital gain (or loss) on disposition of the capital property. One half of the gain (the "taxable capital gain") is brought into income and taxed at normal rates. One half of the loss (the "allowable capital loss") can be deducted from taxable capital gains realized in the same year. Pursuant to the Federal Budget which was announced on February 28, 2000, the taxable capital gain and allowable capital loss inclusion rate was reduced from three-fourths to two-thirds for dispositions after February 27, 2000. On October 18, 2000 the Federal Budget further reduced the inclusion rate from two-thirds to one-half for dispositions after October 17, 2000. For dispositions of taxable Canadian property any excess of allowable capital losses over taxable capital gains becomes a "net capi tal loss" which can be carried to other years to reduce taxable capital gains from the disposition of such property.
The Convention gives protection to United States residents from Canadian tax on certain gains derived from the alienation of property. There is no protection for a gain on a disposition of shares the value of which is derived principally from real property in Canada. Protection under the Convention will be available as long as the Registrant remains a Canadian public corporation or its shares continue to be listed on a prescribed stock exchange.
Revenue Canada has indicated that it considers the protection of the Convention with respect to capital gains extend to a "deemed disposition" under the Tax Act, including the "deemed disposition" arising upon the death of a taxpayer.
U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC. ("Lucky") is classified as a Passive Foreign Investment company (PFIC) for U.S. federal income tax purposes since the following conditions have applied for at least one taxable year since 1986:
1) 75% or more of its gross income has been passive;
2) The average percentage of its assets producing passive income is at least 50%.
The following is intended to be a general description of the U.S. Federal income tax considerations material to a purchase of the common shares and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any prospective holders. Prospective holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the common shares of Lucky.
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Since Lucky has satisfied the PFIC criteria for at least one taxable year since 1986, while a shareholder holds shares in Lucky, it remains a PFIC as to that shareholder even if it no longer meets the income or asset test. Classification as a PFIC will create U.S. tax consequences to a U.S. Shareholder that are unique to the PFIC provisions and that are not encountered in other investments.
Generally, a U.S. shareholder will realize ordinary income on the receipt of cash dividends or property distributions from an investment in the shares of a foreign corporation to the extent such dividends are paid out of the foreign company's current accumulated earnings and profits. To the extent of any withholding taxes, both individual and corporate investors must include such taxes in income and, in turn, claim a foreign tax credit. Certain corporate investors are also entitled to gross up the underlying foreign corporate income taxes and claim a foreign tax credit.
Thus, under the general rule, no U.S. federal income tax consequences occur until an actual dividend is paid. Although this general rule can apply in a PFIC investment, there are significant deviations from this general rule and many elections available to a U.S. shareholder that can alter the U.S. federal income tax consequences. Such consequences will be unique to each U.S. shareholder.
In the absence of any PFIC elections, a U.S. shareholder of a PFIC, will be taxed under the excess distribution method. Under this method, where a current year dividend exceeds 125% of the average of dividends during the preceding three taxable years, the excess must be allocated rateably to each day in the taxpayer's holding period.
The amount of the excess allocated to the current year and to years when the corporation was not a PFIC is included in the shareholder's gross income for the year of the distribution. The remainder of the excess is not included in gross income, but the U.S. shareholder must pay a deferred tax amount by allocating the remaining excess to all PFIC years, re-computing the tax for each PFIC year and computing and paying the resultant interest on the recomputed tax for each PFIC year. As indicated above, foreign tax credit relief is available for withholding taxes for both individual and corporate investors. Relief for underlying corporate tax is only available for certain corporate investors.
Under the excess distribution method, gain on the disposition of PFIC shares results in the same allocation process; gross income inclusion; tax re-computation; and interest charges as an excess distribution.
In lieu of the excess distribution method, a U.S. shareholder may elect to treat a PFIC as a Qualified Electing Fund ("QEF") and be taxed under the QEF method. If that election is made, the U.S. shareholder will be taxed currently on its pro-rata share of the earnings of the QEF. The current income inclusion eliminates the interest charge under the excess distribution method. Thus, unlike the excess distribution method that requires the receipt of cash from an actual dividend or sale, the QEF method invokes taxation without the receipt of cash.
A shareholder who makes a QEF election may, or may not, remain subject to tax under the excess distribution method. If the U.S. shareholder makes the QEF election for the foreign corporation's first tax year as a PFIC that is included in the shareholder's holding period, the excess distribution will not apply to the shareholder. Thus, this type of shareholder will include its pro-rata share of PFIC earnings as a dividend, claim the appropriate foreign tax credit, and not face any interest charge.
If the shareholder makes the QEF election at a later time, in the absence of any other PFIC election, current taxation under the QEF method will apply prospectively. However, the excess distribution method continues to apply prior to the effective date of the QEF election.
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If the shareholder makes the QEF election at a later time, the shareholder has an additional option to make a purging election. If a purging election is made, the PFIC stock would be treated as if it were sold and the gain treated as an excess distribution requiring: a gross income inclusion; allocation to PFIC years in the shareholder's holding period, a tax re-computation for PFIC years in the shareholder's holding period; and an interest charge payment. As a result of the purging election, thereafter the excess distribution method would not apply to that shareholder.
Under the QEF method, the U.S. shareholder has another option. In lieu of paying the tax on its pro-rata share of PFIC earnings, the U.S. shareholder in a QEF on the last day of the QEF's tax year may elect to extend the time for payment of any of its undistributed PFIC earnings tax liability for the tax year. If the election is made, the election is treated as an extension of time to pay tax and, thus, the U.S. shareholder is liable for interest.
In lieu of any of the above-described methods, since Lucky is regularly traded on a national securities exchange, U.S. shareholders may wish to make an election to mark to market.
A U.S. shareholder of a PFIC may make a mark to market election for marketable PFIC stock. If the election is made, the shareholder includes in income each year an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the PFIC stock as of the close of the tax year over the shareholder's adjusted basis in the stock. Decreases in market value are allowed as deductions, within certain prescribed limits.
Generally, under the mark to market election, the general PFIC rules under the excess distribution method and QEF method do not apply. However, if the mark to market election is made after a U.S. shareholder has maintained its investment, there are provisions that ensure that the interest charge on amounts attributable to periods before the election is not avoided.
PERSONS CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF COMMON SHARES SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS WITH REGARD TO THE APPLICATION OF CANADIAN, U.S. AND OTHER TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATION.
Item 10. F. Dividends and Paying Agents.
Not Applicable.
Item 10. G. Statement by Experts
Not Applicable.
Item 10. H. Documents on Display.
We have filed this Annual Report on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements made in this annual report as to the contents of any contract, agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete. With respect to each such contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to this annual report, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be deemed qualified in its entirety by such reference.
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act and file reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Reports and other information which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Annual Report on Form 20-F, may be inspected at the public reference facilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission at: 450 Fifth Street N.W., Room 1024,Washington, D.C. 20549. Additionally, copies of this material may also be obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Site at http:/www.sec.gov. The Commission’s telephone number is 1-800-SEC-0330.
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Item 10. I Subsidiary Information
Not Applicable.
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
The Company is not in default in the payment of principal, interest, sinking fund instalment or any other default with respect to any indebtedness of the Company.
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TOTHE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERSAND USE OF PROCEEDS
There have been no changes in the constituent instruments defining the rights of holders of common stock and no issuance of any other securities that has modified the rights of holders of common stock.
Use of Proceeds from Offering
Not Applicable.
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
a) EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures [(as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d -14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act")] as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 20-F. Based on such evaluation, they have concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable SEC rules and forms.
b) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS. There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of evaluation by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
[See Exhibit 12.A(1). ]
ITEM 16. AUDIT COMMITTEE, CODE OF ETHICS, ACCOUNTANT FEES.
Reserved.
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ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 together with the report of the auditors, Smythe, Ratcliffe, Chartered Accountants, are filed as part of this annual report. The Company's consolidated financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars (Cdn $)
A) Index to Financial Statements
i) Consolidated Financial Statements
-Report of Independent Accountants | Page 43 |
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-Comments by Independent Accountants | |
for United States Readers on Canada | |
- United States Reporting Conflict | Page 43 |
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-Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 | Page 44 |
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-Statements of Operations and Deficit for | |
the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 | Page 45 |
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-Statements of Cash Flows for the periods ended December 31, 2002, | |
2001 and 2000 | Page 46 |
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-Notes to the Financial Statements | Page 47-59 |
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ii) Financial Statement Schedules | |
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I - Marketable Securities - Other Investments | Page 60 |
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II - Amounts Receivable from Related Parties and Underwriters, | |
Promoters and Employees other than Related Parties | Page 61 |
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III & IV - Property, Plant and Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization of Property, Plant and Equipment | Page 62 |
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All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company's financial statements and schedules which are required to be filed hereunder are listed in Item 17 and are specifically incorporated herein by this reference. The Company's financial statements are stated in Canadian dollars (Cdn $) and are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
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ITEM 19. EXHIBITS | |
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1. | Memorandum and Articles, Incorporated by reference. | |
| (previously filed under Registration Statement on Form 20-F, May 1988) | |
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4.1* | Full & Final Settlement Agreement dated September 24, 2002, | |
| pursuant to a Subscription Agreement Dated March 15, 2001 | Page 63-64 |
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4.2* | Indemnity Agreement with Penilla Klomp, | |
| Officer of the Company, Dated May 1st, 2003. | Page 65-68 |
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4.3* | 2003 Stock Option Plan. | Page 69-81 |
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4.4* | Licensing Agreement with Las Vegas From Home.com | |
| Entertainment Inc. dated November 4, 2002. | Page 82-85 |
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4.5 | 2002 Stock Option Plan, Incorporated by reference | |
| (previously filed under form S8 September 30, 2002.) | |
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4.6 | Management Services Agreement, Incorporated by reference | |
| (previously filed under Form 20-F, 2001) | |
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8.* | Statement explaining in reasonable detail how earnings per share is calculated | Page 86 |
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10.1* | Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 906, Certification by Bedo H. Kalpakian, President | Page 87 |
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12.A* Sarbanes Oxley Act Section302, Certification | |
| by Bedo H. Kalpakian, C.E.O & C.F.O | Page 41 |
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12.B. | Change of Auditor Reporting Package (Pursuant to Cdn National Policy #31) Incorporated by reference. (previously filed March 2003 on Form S8) | |
* Filed Herewith
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F/A and has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
"Bedo H. Kalpakian"
Bedo H. Kalpakian President
Dated this 31 day of May, 2003.
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Exhibit 12.A.1
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. ss.1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Bedo H. Kalpakian, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20F/A of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc.
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. I, on behalf of the Registrant, am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this annual report my conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. I, on behalf of the Registrant, have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
6. I, on behalf of the registrant, have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 31, 2003
Bedo H. Kalpakian
Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Consolidated Financial Statements | | |
December 31, 2002 and 2001 | | |
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INDEX | Page | |
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Consolidated Financial Statements | | |
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Audit Report | 43 | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | 44 | |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit | 45 | |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 46 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 47- 59 | |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. (formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.) as at December 31, 2002 and the consolidated statements of operations and deficit and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Canada and in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis of our opinion.
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2002 and the results of their operations and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
The financial statements as at December 31, 2001 and for the year then ended were audited by other auditors who expressed an opinion without reservation on those statements in their report dated January 25, 2002.
"Smythe Ratcliffe"
Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
March 24, 2003
COMMENTS BY AUDITORS FOR U.S. READERS
In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of an explanatory paragraph (following the opinion paragraph) when the financial statements are affected by conditions and events that cast substantial doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, such as described in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Our report to the shareholders dated March 24, 2003, is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not permit a reference to such events and conditions in the auditor's report when these are adequately disclosed in the financial statements.
"Smythe Ratcliffe"
Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
March 24, 2003
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31
| 2002 | 2001 |
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Assets | | |
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Current | | |
Cash and term deposits | $6,364 | $2,787 |
Marketable securities | 4 | 4 |
Receivable from related parties (note 5) | 26,821 | 0 |
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| 33,189 | 2,791 |
Cash Held in Trust (note 5) | 0 | 26,180 |
Property and Equipment (note 7) | 19,764 | 26,451 |
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| $52,953 | $55,422 |
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Liabilities | | |
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Current | | |
Accounts payable and accruals | $164,313 | $121,843 |
Payable to related parties (note 5) | 33,045 | 200,587 |
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| 197,358 | 322,430 |
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Capital Stock and Deficit | | |
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Capital Stock (note 8) | 21,501,417 | 21,152,417 |
Subscription Shares (note 8) | 250,000 | 27,000 |
Deficit | (21,895,822) | (21,446,425) |
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Shareholders' Deficiency | (144,405) | (267,008) |
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| $52,953 | $55,422 |
Commitments (note 10)
On behalf of the Board:
"Bedo H. Kalpakian"
..................................................................... Director
Bedo H. Kalpakian
"J.W. Murton"
..................................................................... Director
J.W. Murton
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit
Year Ended December 31
| 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
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Expenses | | | |
Software development | $200,000 | $0 | $0 |
Management fees | 140,000 | 150,000 | 180,000 |
Legal, accounting and audit | 20,595 | 19,912 | 64,577 |
Shareholder communication | 17,476 | 5,209 | 18,743 |
Office and miscellaneous | 17,108 | 15,651 | 18,532 |
Regulatory and transfer fees | 15,011 | 13,521 | 3,636 |
Finance, interest and foreign | | | |
Exchange | 8,908 | 14,279 | 5,098 |
Travel, meals and entertainment | 7,807 | 953 | 19,376 |
Salaries and benefits | 7,323 | 36,161 | 48,227 |
Rent | 5,153 | 13,013 | 13,861 |
Telephone | 3,635 | 14,365 | 20,466 |
Advertising and promotion | 50 | 1,147 | 5164 |
Consulting and geological fees | 0 | 10,082 | 7,900 |
Depreciation | 6,687 | 9,190 | 8,293 |
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Loss Before Other Items | (449,753) | (303,483) | (433,873) |
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Other Items | | | |
Interest income | 356 | 420 | 1,896 |
Gain (loss) on disposal of | | | |
Equipment | 0 | 7,235 | (522) |
Gain from cancellation of an | | | |
Option | 0 | 4,712 | 0 |
Write-down of mineral properties | 0 | 0 | (40,650) |
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| 356 | 12,367 | (39,276) |
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Net Loss | (449,397) | (291,116) | (473,149) |
Deficit, Beginning of Year | (21,446,425) | (21,155,309) | (20,682,160) |
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Deficit, End of Year | $(21,895,822) | $(21,446,425) | $(21,155,309) |
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Weighted Average Number of | | | |
Common Shares, basic and diluted | 3,701,242 | 652,905 | 483,153 |
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Basic and Diluted Net Loss | | | |
Per Common Share | $ (0.12) | $ (0.45) | $ (0.98) |
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31
| 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
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Operating Activities | | | |
Net loss | $(449,397) | $(291,116) | $(473,149) |
Items not involving cash | | | |
Depreciation | 6,687 | 9,190 | 8,293 |
Write-down of mineral properties | 0 | 0 | 40,650 |
Loss (gain) on disposal | | | |
of equipment | 0 | (7,235) | 522 |
Gain (loss) from cancellation | | | |
of an option | 0 | (4,712) | 0 |
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| (442,710) | (293,873) | (423,684) |
Change in Non-Cash Working Capital | | | |
(note 9) | (125,713) | 74,466 | 18,261 |
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Cash Used in Operating Activities | (568,423) | (219,407) | (405,423) |
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Financing Activities | | | |
Issue of shares, net of issue costs | 322,000 | 176,334 | 403,658 |
Subscription shares | 250,000 | 27,000 | 0 |
Subscriptions warrants | 0 | 0 | (2,333) |
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Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 572,000 | 203,334 | 401,325 |
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Investing Activities | | | |
Proceeds on the disposition of | | | |
equipment | 0 | 7,839 | 0 |
Purchase of property and | | | |
Equipment | 0 | 0 | (24,943) |
Proceeds on intended cancellation | | | |
of an option | 0 | 4,712 | 0 |
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Cash Provided by (Used in) | | | |
Investing Activities | 0 | 12,551 | (24,943) |
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Inflow (Outflow) of Cash | 3,577 | (3,522) | (29,041) |
Cash and Term Deposits, Beginning | | | |
of Year | 2,787 | 6,309 | 35,350 |
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Cash and Term Deposits, End of Year | $6,364 | $2,787 | $6,309 |
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
1.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company is a holding company incorporated in the province of British Columbia with interests in Lithium mineral properties located in Ontario and an investment in software for on-line gaming.
2.
GOING CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a "going concern" basis, which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations.
At the request of the Company, the common shares of the Company were voluntarily delisted from trading on the CDNX at the close of trading on July 31, 2001. The Company's common shares trade on the OTC Bulletin Board.
The Company has incurred significant operating losses in prior years and has a working capital deficiency. Management's efforts are directed at reducing overhead costs and pursuing opportunities of merit for the Company. It is the Company's intention to pursue equity and debt financings in order to conduct its operations uninterruptedly.
These financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the "going concern" assumption were not appropriate because management believes that the actions already taken or planned, will mitigate the adverse conditions.
If the "going concern" assumption were not appropriate for these financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying values of assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used.
3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Principles of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc. (formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Rock Mining, Inc. ("Blue Rock").
(b)
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and would impact future results of operations and cash flows.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(c)
Mineral properties
The Company has previously been engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The mineral properties were recorded at cost. The costs relating to a property abandoned were written off when the decision to abandon was made.
(d)
Software development
The Company expenses all research and development costs when incurred.
(e)
Loss per share
Loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding. The dilutive effect of options and warrants is not reflected in net loss per share for 2002, 2001 and 2000 as the effect would be anti-dilutive. The 5 for 1 share consolidation has been accounted for retroactively and the loss per share has been restated.
(f)
Foreign currency translation
Amounts recorded in foreign currency are translated into Canadian dollars as follows:
(i)
Monetary assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect as at the balance sheet date;
(ii)
Non-monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of the liabilities; and
(iii)
Revenues and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization which are translated at the same rate as the related asset), at the average rate of exchange for the year.
Gains and losses arising from this translation of foreign currency are included in the determination of net loss for the period.
(g)
Marketable securities
Marketable securities are valued at the lower of cost and market at the balance sheet date.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(h)
Depreciation
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. The Company depreciates its assets on the declining balance basis:
Furniture and equipment
- 20%
Computer equipment
- 30%
(i)
Stock-based compensation plans
Effective January 2002, the Company adopted the new Handbook recommendation in accounting for its employee stock option plans. Options granted to employees are accounted for using the intrinsic value method where compensation expense is recorded when options are granted at discounts to market. Options granted to non-employees are accounted for using the fair value method where compensation expense is calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model.
(j)
Income taxes
The Company follows the liability method based on the accounting recommendations for income taxes issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Under the liability method future income tax assets and liabilities are computed based on differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and their corresponding tax values, using the enacted income tax rates at each balance sheet date. Future income tax assets can also result by applying unused loss carry-forwards and other deductions. The valuation of any future income tax assets is reviewed annually and adjusted, if necessary, by use of a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated realizable amount.
(k)
Financial instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and term deposits, amounts receivable from related parties, accounts payable and accruals and amounts payable to related parties. It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
The carrying value off cash and term deposits, amounts receivable from related parties, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and amounts payable to related parties approximates their fair value except for an amount payable for geological services to a related party, which is without interest or stated terms of repayment, as it is not determinable.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
4.
MINERAL PROPERTY
Lithium
The Company has a 100% interest in Lithium properties located in the Nipigon area, Thunder Bay Mining Division of North Western Ontario. During 2000, the Company wrote off the mineral properties.
5.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
| 2002 | 2001 |
| | |
Receivable from related party | | |
Loan receivable from Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc., interest bearing at prime plus 1% per annum and payable on demand | $26,821 | $0 |
| | |
Payable to related parties | | |
| | |
Loan payable to Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc., interest bearing at prime plus 1% per annum and payable on demand | $0 | $(156,470) |
Cash held in trust for Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. | 0 | (26,180) |
Geological services payable to a company owned by a director | (17,997) | (17,937) |
Shareholder loans, interest bearing at prime plus 1% per annum and payable on demand | (15,048) | 0 |
| | |
| $(33,045) | $(200,587) |
Related party transactions during the year:
(a)
The Company received interest income from directors $0 (2001 - $0; 2000 - $306).
(b)
Geological services were provided by a company owned by a director $60 (2001 - $3,112; 2000 - $3,638; 1998 - $11,187).
(c)
Professional fees were paid to a director $0 (2001 - $0; 2000 - $450).
(d)
Management fees were paid to a company related by common management and directors $140,000 (2001 - $150,000; 2000 - $180,000).
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
5.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
(e)
The Company shares office space with Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("LVH"), a company related by common management, directors and officers.
Paid to the Company
The Company charged LVH for its share of:
(i)
rent $0 (2001 - $35,670; 2000 - $45,094).
(ii)
payroll expenses $142,351 (2001 - $115,023; 2000 - $116,093).
(iii)
other expenses $31,819 (2001 - $30,323; 2000 - $44,034).
Paid to LVH
LVH charged the Company for its share of:
(i)
rent $5,153 (2001 - $0; 2000 - $0).
(f)
Interest was charged for funds loaned to the Company by LVH $4,734 (2001 - $8,311; 2000 - $4,410).
(g)
Interest revenue was earned for funds loaned to LVH by the Company $303 (2001 - $0; 2000 - $0).
6.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
During the year, the Company made a payment of $200,000 to Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("LVH"), a company related by common management, directors and officers. This payment represents amounts for software development for on-line gaming software consisting of three card games which, when complete, the Company and LVH will have joint ownership. This payment is the Company's sole contribution to the software development as LVH will be solely responsible for the remainder of the costs. LVH will be the operator of the gaming software and will be responsible for marketing of the games. LVH is to receive 60% of all revenues from the gaming software and the Company will receive the remaining 40%.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
7.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
| 2002 |
| | Accumulated | Net |
| Cost | Depreciation | Book Value |
Furniture and equipment | $126,494 | $116,505 | $9,989 |
Computer equipment | 35,112 | 25,337 | 9,775 |
| | | |
| $161,606 | $141,842 | $19,764 |
| 2001 |
| | Accumulated | Net |
| Cost | Depreciation | Book Value |
Furniture and equipment | $126,494 | $114,008 | $12,486 |
Computer equipment | 35,112 | 21,147 | 13,965 |
| | | |
| $161,606 | $135,155 | $26,451 |
8.
CAPITAL STOCK
(a)
Authorized
200,000,000 Common shares without par value
(b)
Issued
| Number | |
| of Shares | Amount |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 1999 | 415,830 | $20,472,425 |
Private placement | | |
Proceeds | 26,667 | 300,000 |
Finder's fee | 1,333 | 0 |
Exercise of stock options for cash | 4,322 | 35,658 |
Private placement | | |
Proceeds | 140,000 | 168,000 |
Balance, December 31, 2000 | 588,152 | 20,976,083 |
Exercise of stock options for cash | 20,583 | 34,990 |
Exercise of warrants for cash | 88,340 | 141,344 |
Balance, December 31, 2001 | 697,075 | 21,152,417 |
Private placements | | |
Proceeds | 6,440,000 | 322,000 |
Shares issued for settlement agreement | 150,000 | 27,000 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 7,287,075 | $21,501,417 |
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
8.
CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
During the year ended December 31, 2000 there was a 15 to 1 share consolidation. During the year ended December 31, 2002 there was a 5 to 1 share consolidation.
The number of shares has been adjusted to reflect these changes.
The Company closed a non-brokered Private Placement Financing with certain Company directors and individuals for 6,440,000 units of the Company's securities at the price of $0.05 per unit, for total proceeds of $322,000. Each unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase an additional common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.15 per common share if exercised in the first year and at an exercise price of $0.20 per common share if exercised in the second year.
(c)
Subscription shares
| Number | |
| of Shares | Amount |
| | |
Balance, January 1, 2002 | 150,000 | $27,000 |
Shares subscribed for but not issued | (150,000) | (27,000) |
Share subscription | 625,000 | 250,000 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 625,000 | $250,000 |
During March 2001, the Company entered into a brokered private placement agreement with an investor in respect to the issuance of 150,000 units of the Company at a price of $0.18 per unit for gross proceeds of $27,000. Each unit was to consist of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant would have entitled the investor to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company for a period of two years at a price of $0.24 per common share. During the year, the Company executed a full and final settlement agreement with the investor whereby the Company issued to the investor 150,000 common shares in the capital of the Company.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
8.
CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
(d)
Warrants
At December 31, 2002, the following warrants are outstanding. The warrants entitle the holder to purchase the stated number of common shares at the exercise price. Each warrant is entitled to one common share. The expiry dates are as follows:
| Exercise | Number of Warrants |
| Price | 2002 | 2001 |
| | | |
June 17, 2003 or | $ 0.15 | 2,700,000 | 0 |
June 17, 2004 | $ 0.20 | | |
August 30, 2003 or | $ 0.15 | 1,740,000 | 0 |
August 30, 2004 | $ 0.20 | | |
September 20, 2003 or | $ 0.15 | 2,000,000 | 0 |
September 20, 2004 | $ 0.20 | | |
(e)
Stock options
The Company has a 2002 stock option plan to provide employees and directors with options to purchase up to 713,699 common shares of the Company. The following summarizes the employee and director stock options that have been granted, exercised, cancelled and expired during the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
| Number | |
| of Shares | Price |
| | |
Balance, at December 31, 1999 | 18,116 | $ 8.25 |
Balance, January 1, 2000 | | |
Options granted | 10,438 | $ 7.50 |
Options exercised | (4,322) | $ 8.25 |
Options granted | 20,583 | $ 1.70 to $ 2.25 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2000 | 44,815 | $ 1.70 to $ 2.25 |
Year ended December 31, 2001 | | |
Options exercised | (20,583) | $ 1.70 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2001 | 24,232 | $ 2.25 |
Year ended December 31, 2002 | | |
Options expired | (3,867) | $ 2.25 |
Options cancelled | (2,666) | $ 2.25 |
| | |
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 17,699 | $ 2.25 |
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
8.
CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
As at December 31, 2002 and 2001, the following stock options are outstanding. The options entitle the holders to purchase the stated number of common shares at the exercise price with the following expiry dates:
| Exercise | Number of Shares |
| Price | 2002 | 2001 |
| | | |
February 12, 2002 | $ 2.25 | 0 | 200 |
June 18, 2002 | $ 2.25 | 0 | 3,667 |
April 9, 2004 | $ 2.25 | 2,459 | 2,459 |
May 26, 2004 | $ 2.25 | 4,229 | 4,229 |
October 5, 2004 | $ 2.25 | 3,240 | 3,240 |
February 3, 2005 | $ 2.25 | 7,771 | 7,771 |
February 7, 2005 | $ 2.25 | 0 | 2,666 |
| | | |
Total stock options outstanding | $ 2.25 | 17,699 | 24,232 |
9.
CHANGE IN NON-CASH OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL
| 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
| | |
Receivables | $0 | $2,900 | $1,480 |
Receivable from related parties | (26,821) | 0 | 18,766 |
Prepaids | 0 | 50 | 1,200 |
Payables and accruals | 42,470 | (1,445) | (93,444) |
Payable to related parties | (141,362) | 72,961 | 90,259 |
| | | |
| $(125,713) | $74,466 | $18,261 |
| | | |
Supplementary information | | | |
Interest paid | $6,491 | $10,509 | $46,134 |
10.
COMMITMENTS
(a)
The Company has an equipment lease with minimum annual payments of $4,440 expiring in 2005.
(b)
The Company has a management services agreement with Kalpakian Bros of B.C. Ltd. The remuneration for the services provided is $10,000 per month. The agreement expires in October 2003 and is renewable.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
11.
INCOME TAXES
| 2002 | 2001 |
| | |
Future income tax asset | | |
| | |
Non-capital loss carry-forwards for Canadian purposes | $4,666,000 | $4,891,000 |
Excess of undepreciated capital cost over net book value of fixed assets | 630,000 | 620,000 |
Exploration expenditures for Canadian purposes | | |
Unused earned depletion base | 19,000 | 19,000 |
Unused cumulative Canadian exploration expenses | 2,380,000 | 2,380,000 |
Unused cumulative Canadian development expenses | 108,000 | 108,000 |
Unused cumulative foreign and development expenses | 217,000 | 217,000 |
| | |
| 8,020,000 | 8,235,000 |
| | |
Tax rate - 39.62% (2001 - 44.62%) | 3,177,524 | 3,674,457 |
Less: Valuation allowance | (3,177,524) | (3,674,457) |
| | |
| $0 | $0 |
The valuation allowance reflects the Company's estimate that the tax assets will likely not be realized and consequently have not been recorded in these financial statements.
The Company has available approximate non-capital losses which may be carried-forward to apply against future income for Canadian tax purposes. The losses expire as follows:
| |
2003 | $1,526,000 |
2004 | 556,000 |
2005 | 640,000 |
2006 | 725,000 |
2007 | 452,000 |
2008 | 319,000 |
2009 | 448,000 |
| |
| $4,666,000 |
The benefit of these losses has not been recorded in these financial statements.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
12.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
(a)
In December 2002, FASB issued SFAS 148, "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure, an amendment to SFAS 123". SFAS 148 provides two additional transition methods for entities that adopt the preferable method of accounting for stock-based compensation. Further, the statement requires disclosure of comparable information for all companies regardless of whether, when or how an entity adopts the preferable, fair value method of accounting. These disclosures are now required for interim periods in addition to the traditional annual disclosure. The amendment to SFAS 123, which provides for additional methods, are effective for the periods beginning after December 15, 2002, although earlier application is permitted. The amendments to the disclosure requirements are required for financial reports containing condensed financial statements for interim periods beginning aft er December 15, 2002.
(b)
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in Canada ("Canadian GAAP") which differ in certain respects from those principles and practices that the Company would have followed had its financial statements been prepared in accordance with principles and practices generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP").
Under US GAAP, the accounting treatment would differ as follows:
1.
Exploration costs are expensed as incurred. As a result, under US GAAP, there is greater expense in earlier periods and fewer write-downs in prior periods than under Canadian GAAP.
2.
The value of stock options are recorded as compensation expense in the year the option is granted when the exercise price is below the market price of the share at the time the option is issued. As a result, under US GAAP, there is a greater expense than under Canadian GAAP.
The effects of the differences resulting from the treatment of stock options have been determined to be minimal.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
12.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (Continued)
Had the Company followed US GAAP in accounting for the exploration costs, the effect on the financial statements would have been as follows:
| 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
| | |
Consolidated statements of operations and deficit | | |
Net loss under Canadian GAAP | $(449,397) | $(291,116) | $(473,149) |
Adjustment for capitalization of acquisition and exploration costs | | | |
Write-down of mineral properties under Canadian GAAP | 0 | 0 | 40,650 |
Write-down of acquisition costs under US GAAP | 0 | 0 | (22,198) |
| | | |
Net loss under US GAAP | $(449,397) | $(291,116) | $(454,697) |
| | | |
Basic net loss per common share under US GAAP | $ (0.12) | $ (0.45) | $ (0.95) |
| | | |
Diluted net loss per common share under US GAAP | $ (0.12) | $ (0.45) | $ (0.95) |
| 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
| | |
Consolidated balance sheets | | | |
(a) Effect on mineral properties | | | |
Mineral properties under Canadian GAAP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Adjustment for capitalization of exploration costs | | | |
Current year differences | 0 | 0 | 18,452 |
Prior year accumulated differences | 0 | 0 | (18,452) |
| | | |
Mineral properties under | | | |
US GAAP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
(Formerly Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
12.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (Continued)
| 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
| | |
(b) Effect on shareholders' deficiency | | |
Shareholders' deficiency under Canadian GAAP | $(144,405) | $(267,008) | $(179,226) |
Adjustment for capitalization of exploration costs | | | |
Current year differences | 0 | 0 | 18,452 |
Prior year accumulated differences | 0 | 0 | (18,452) |
| | | |
Shareholders' deficiency under US GAAP | $(144,405) | $(267,008) | $(179,226) |
13.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
(a)
On March 10, 2003 the Company closed the first tranche of the non-brokered private placement financing by issuing 1,125,000 common shares in the capital of the Company at a price of Cdn $0.40 per common share for total proceeds of Cdn $450,000. The non-brokered private placement financing shares which have been issued are subject to a hold period expiring on March 10, 2004. There will be a finder's fee of 10% payable to an arm's length third party in respect to this non-brokered private placement financing. The proceeds of this non-brokered private placement financing will be used for general working capital.
(b)
On March 11, 2003 the Company entered into a Private Placement Financing Agreement with Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. ("LVH"), a related company, whereby the Company shall acquire, for investment purposes, 2,500,000 common shares in the capital of LVH at the price of Cdn $0.10 per common share, for a total amount of Cdn $250,000. The Company may in the future either increase or decrease its investment in LVH. This transaction is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES - OTHER INVESTMENTS
Schedule I
December 31, 2002
Name of Issuer and Title of Issuer | Number of Shares/Principal Amount of Bonds |
Costs |
Market Value | Amount at Which The Portfolio is Carried in the Books |
Orbittravel.com Inc. (formerly Brassie Golf) Common shares (A)
Trans Atlantic Enterprises Inc. Common shares
.
|
5
5,081
|
$ 266
$4,183
$4,449 ===== |
$ 1
N/A
|
$ 2
$ 1
$ 3 === |
(A)
The shares were issued upon redemption of 1,920 Class A preferred shares ($100 par value) by Putco Holdings Ltd.
As per the attached financial statements, the following investments were held at the end of December 31, 2002:
Investments
= $ 3
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE/(PAYABLE) FROM RELATED PARTIES AND UNDERWRITERS
PROMOTERS AND EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN RELATED PARTIES
Schedule II
Name of Debtor | Balance, Beginning of Period |
Additions |
(Collected)/ Paid |
Amount Written off | Balance, End of Period Receivable (Payable) |
2002 J. Kalpakian B. Kalpakian Las Vegas From Home W. Murton | - - $ (156,470) (17,937) | $(8,801) (6,247) - (60) | - - $183,291 - |
- - - - |
$(8,801) (6,247) 26,821 (17,997) |
2001 J. Kalpakian Las Vegas From Home W. Murton | $ - (86,621) (14,825) | $ 28,200 (274,111) (3,112) | $ (28,200) 204,262 - | - - - | $ - (156,470) (17,937) |
2000 J. Kalpakian G. McFarlane Las Vegas From Home W. Murton |
$ - 3,428 15,338 (11,187) |
$60,125 680 269,653 (3,638) | $ (60,125) (4,108) (371,612) - |
- - - - | $ - - (86,621) (14,825) |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND DEPLETION THEREOF
Schedules III and IV

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EXHIBIT#4.1
THIS ADDENDUM TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT made as of the 24th day of September 2002 (the or this "Addendum")
BETWEEN:
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC. (formerly known as Golden Nugget
Exploration Inc.) a company incorporated under the laws of the
Province of British Columbia having a business office at Suite 1460,
701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7Y 1C6
(hereinafter referred to as the "Company")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
FRANCES LUCENDA JACKSON, an individual who resides at Ringwell House,
Shepton Mallet, Sommerset, U.K. BA4 5RC
(hereinafter referred to as the "Subscriber")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
A.
The Company has entered into a Private Placement Subscription Agreement with the Subscriber on March 15, 2001 whereby the Subscriber agreed to purchase from the Company 150,000 Units of the Company at the Price of Canadian $0.18 per Unit for total proceeds of Canadian $27,000 to the Company, and that each unit was to consist of one common share in the capital of the Company and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant (the "Warrant") which would have entitled the Subscriber to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company for a period of two years at a price of Canadian $0.24 per Warrant (the "Subscription Purchase Agreement");
B.
The Subscriber has paid to the Company the amount of Canadian $27,000 pursuant to the Subscription Purchase Agreement;
C.
The Company was unable to obtain regulatory approval for the Subscription Purchase Agreement, and as a result of which, the Company was unable to issue the 150,000 Units of the Company that were subscribed for by the Subscriber;
AND,
D.
The parties now desire and wish to amicably resolve this outstanding matter on terms and conditions acceptable to the parties (the "Settlement");
NOW THEREFORE THIS ADDENDUM WITHESSETH that, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.
As full and final settlement of all outstanding matters between the parties, the Company shall issue 150,000 (one hundred and fifty thousand) common shares in the capital of the Company to the Subscriber (the "Settlement Shares");
2.
The Settlement Shares shall be subject to a hold period and may not be traded for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of the issuance of the Settlement Shares;
3.
The Settlement Shares shall be issued within 10 (ten) business days from the date of this Addendum;
4.
The Subscriber will not be entitled to receive any Units of the Company and the Company will not be obliged to issue any Units of the Company to the Subscriber;
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5.
The Subscriber will not be entitled to receive any Purchase Warrants to acquire additional common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Purchase Warrants"), and the Company will not be obliged to issue any Purchase Warrants to the Subscriber;
6.
Upon receipt of the Settlement Shares the Subscriber shall have no further claims whatsoever against the Company;
7.
All other terms and conditions of the Subscription Purchase Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall be deemed to be in full force and effect;
8.
To be effective any modification of this Addendum must be in writing and signed by the parties to this Addendum;
9.
This Addendum may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which will together constitute one instrument. The parties to this Addendum shall be entitled to rely on delivery of a facsimile copy of the executed Addendum and such facsimile copy shall be legally effective to create a valid and binding Agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Addendum has been duly executed by the parties hereto effective as of the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL OF LUCKY 1
)
ENTERPRISES INC. (formerly known as
)
Golden Nugget Exploration Inc.) affixed
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In the presence of:
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)
C/S
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Authorized Signatory
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___________________________ )
Authorized Signatory
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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED by
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Frances Lucenda Jackson in the presence of:
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___________________________ )
Name
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FRANCES LUCENDA JACKSON
___________________________ )
Address
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Occupation
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EXHIBIT#4.2
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
THIS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT made effective as of the 1st day of May, 2003.
BETWEEN:
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC., a company
incorporated under the laws of British Columbia with a place
of business at Suite 1460, 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver,
British Columbia, V7Y 1C6;
(the "Company")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
PENILLA KLOMP,
12200 #5 Road
Richmond, B.C. V7A 4G1
(the "Corporate Secretary")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS the Company has requested the Officer to act as an Officer of the Company and the Officer has agreed to act as such on the condition that the Company grant an indemnity on the terms contained herein;
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do covenant and agree (the "Agreement"), each with the other, as follows:
1.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
1.1
In order to induce the Officer to enter into this Agreement the Company represents and warrants to the Officer that:
(a)
the Company was and remains duly incorporated under the laws of British Columbia and is in good standing with respect to the filing of annual reports with the B.C. Registrar of Companies;
(b)
the Company holds all licenses and permits that are required for carrying on its business in the manner in which such business has been carried on;
(c)
all tax returns and reports of the Company required by law to have been filed have been filed and are substantially true, complete and correct and all taxes and other government charges of any kind whatsoever of the Company have been paid or accrued in the Company's financial statements;
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(d)
the Company has made all collections, deductions, remittances and payments of any kind whatsoever and filed all reports and returns required by it to be made or filed under the provisions of all applicable statutes requiring the making of collections, deductions, remittances or payments of any kind whatsoever in those jurisdictions in which the Company carries on business;
(e)
to its knowledge and except as disclosed in the Company's latest audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002, there are no actions, suits, judgments, investigations or proceedings of any kind whatsoever outstanding, pending or threatened against or affecting the Company at law or in equity or before or by a Federal, Provincial, State, Municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau or agency of any kind whatsoever and there is no basis therefore; and
(f)
the Company is not, to its knowledge, in breach of any law, ordinance, statute, regulation, by-law, order or decree of any kind whatsoever.
2.
INDEMNITY
2.1
Subject to the provisions of the Company Act (British Columbia) (the "Company Act"), the Company agrees to indemnify and save the Officer and his heirs and personal representatives harmless from and against all costs, charges and expenses of any kind whatsoever arising out of his association with the Company including, without limitation, the following:
(a)
any amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, actually and reasonably incurred by him;AND
(b)
an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment in a civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which the Officer is made a party by reason of being or having been an Officer of the Company, including an action brought by the Company,
SO LONG AS:
(c)
the Officer acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company;OR
(d)
in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding, he had reasonable ground for believing that his conduct was lawful.
The determination of any action or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or otherwise shall not, in and of itself, create a presumption that the Officer did not act honestly and in good faith and in the best interests of the Company and that the Officer did not exercise the care, diligence and skill of a reasonably prudent person and, with respect to any criminal or administrative action or proceeding, that the Officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe that his conduct was lawful.
2.2
This indemnity shall have effect notwithstanding any remuneration that the Officer may have received or may receive as an Officer of the Company.
2.3
The Company agrees to pay the Officer interest at the rate of 2% above the prime rate of the Bank of Montreal per annum calculated and compounded semi-annually on the amount of the loss indemnified against from the date of the loss until such amount, plus interest, is paid. The Company further agrees to pay the Officer interest at the same rate on any sums the Officer is obliged to pay, either in the enforcement of this Agreement, or as advance payment or any other payment of any of the loss indemnified against, from the date of such payments until such sums, including interest, are paid.
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2.4
This indemnity shall survive the resignation, removal or other termination of the Officer's appointment as an Officer and shall continue to apply if the Officer is subsequently elected or appointed to a different position, whether in substitution or in addition to any other positions held by the Officer.
2.5
This indemnity does not bind the Officer to act as an Officer of the Company. The Officer may resign, at his sole discretion, at any time.
2.6
The Officer may rely upon the accuracy of any statement of fact made or represented by a representative of the Company to be correct or upon statements in a written report of the auditor of the Company and shall not, subject to the provisions of the Company Act, be responsible or held liable for any loss or damage resulting from the paying of any dividends or otherwise acting in good faith upon any such statement.
3.
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
3.1
The Company covenants and agrees with the Officer to advise the Officer immediately upon the Company becoming aware of any action, suit, judgment, investigation or proceeding of any kind whatsoever outstanding, pending or threatened against or affecting the Company, or any of its directors or officers in their capacity as such, at law or in equity or before or by any Federal, Provincial, State, Municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau or agency of any kind whatsoever whether or not there is a legitimate basis therefore.
4.
GENERAL
4.1
Time and each of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be of the essence.
4.2
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto in respect of the matters referred to herein and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or agreements, expressed or implied, collateral hereto other as expressly set forth or referred to herein.
4.3
No alteration, amendment, modification or interpretation of this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement shall be valid and binding upon the parties hereto unless such alteration, amendment, modification or interpretation is in written form executed by both of the parties hereto.
4.4
The parties hereto shall execute and deliver all such further documents and instruments and do all such acts and things as either party may reasonably require in order to carry out the full intent and meaning of this Agreement.
4.5
Any notice, request, demand and other communication to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the parties at their respective addresses first above-written or to such other addresses as may be given in writing by the parties hereto in the manner provided for in this paragraph and shall be "deemed delivered" on the date of actual delivery.
4.6
This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
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4.7
This Agreement shall be subject to, governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto on the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of
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LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
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was hereunto affixed in presence of:
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"Bedo H. Kalpakian"
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c/s
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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
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byPENILLA KLOMPin the presence of:
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Name of
"Isabel Kalpakian|"
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Witness: ________________________
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Address of
4269 W. 29th Ave
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"Penilla Klomp"
Witness: ________________________
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Vancouver, B.C.
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PENILLA KLOMP
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Occupation
Secretary
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of Witness: ______________________
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EXHIBIT#4.3
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC.
2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN
This 2003 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") provides for the grant of options to acquire shares of common stock, no par value (the "Common Stock"), of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc., a British Columbia corporation (the "Corporation"). For the purposes of Eligible Employees (as defined below) who are subject to tax in the United States, stock options granted under this Plan that qualify under Section 422 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), are referred to in this Plan as "Incentive Stock Options". Incentive Stock Options and stock options that do not qualify under Section 422 of the Code ("Non-Qualified Stock Options") and stock options granted to non-United States residents under this Plan are referred to collectively as "Options".
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Plan is to retain the services of valued key employees and consultants of the Corporation and such other persons as the Plan Administrator shall select in accordance with Section. below, and to encourage such persons to acquire a greater proprietary interest in the Corporation, thereby strengthening their incentive to achieve the objectives of the shareholders of the Corporation, and to serve as an aid and inducement in the hiring of new employees and to provide an equity incentive to consultants and other persons selected by the Plan Administrator.
This Plan shall at all times be subject to all legal requirements relating to the administration of stock option plans, if any, under applicable Canadian federal and provincial, and United States federal and state securities laws, the Code, the rules of any applicable stock exchange or stock quotation system, and the rules of any foreign jurisdiction applicable to Options granted to residents therein (collectively, the "Applicable Laws").
ADMINISTRATION
This Plan shall be administered initially by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the "Board"), except that the Board may, in its discretion, establish a committee composed of two (2) or more members of the Board to administer the Plan, which committee (the "Committee") may be an executive, compensation or other committee, including a separate committee especially created for this purpose. The Board or, if applicable, the Committee is referred to herein as the "Plan Administrator".
If and so long as the Common Stock is registered under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Board shall consider in selecting the Plan Administrator and the membership of any Committee, with respect to any persons subject or likely to become subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the provisions regarding (a) "outside directors" as contemplated by Section 162(m) of the Code, and (b) "Non-Employee Directors" as contemplated by Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act.
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The Committee shall have the powers and authority vested in the Board hereunder (including the power and authority to interpret any provision of the Plan or of any Option). The members of any such Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and all actions of the Committee shall be taken by a majority of the members present. Any action may be taken by a written instrument signed by all of the members of the Committee and any action so taken shall be fully effective as if it had been taken at a meeting.
The Board may at any time amend, suspend or terminate the Plan, subject to such shareholder approval as may be required by Applicable Laws, including the rules of an applicable stock exchange or other national market system, provided that:
no Options may be granted during any suspension of the Plan or after termination of the Plan; and
any amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan will not affect Options already granted, and such Options will remain in full force and affect as if the Plan had not been amended, suspended or terminated, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee (as defined below) and the Plan Administrator, which agreement will have to be in writing and signed by the Optionee and the Corporation.
No Options shall be granted under the Plan if the result at any time would be:
the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance with respect to options granted to Insiders (as defined below) would exceed ten percent (10%) of the outstanding Common Stock;
the issuance to Insiders, within a one year period, would result in a number of shares of Common Stock issued to Insiders exceeding ten percent (10%) of the outstanding Common Stock; or
the issuance to any one Insider, within a one year period, a number of shares of Common Stock that would exceed five percent (5%) of the outstanding Common Stock.
Subject to the provisions of this Plan, and with a view to effecting its purpose, the Plan Administrator shall have sole authority, in its absolute discretion, to:
construe and interpret this Plan; define the terms used in the Plan; prescribe, amend and rescind the rules and regulations relating to this Plan; correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in this Plan; grant Options under this Plan;
determine the individuals to whom Options shall be granted under this Plan and whether the Option is an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Qualified Stock Option, or otherwise;
determine the time or times at which Options shall be granted under this Plan;
determine the number of shares of Common Stock subject to each Option, the exercise price of each Option, the duration of each Option and the times at which each Option shall become exercisable;
determine all other terms and conditions of the Options; and
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make all other determinations and interpretations necessary and advisable for the administration of the Plan.
All decisions, determinations and interpretations made by the Plan Administrator shall be binding and conclusive on all participants in the Plan and on their legal representatives, heirs and beneficiaries, subject to any contrary determination by the Board.
ELIGIBILITY
Incentive Stock Options may be granted to any individual who, at the time the Option is granted, is a director or employee of the Corporation or any Related Corporation (as defined below) ("Eligible Employees") subject to tax in the United States.
Non-Qualified Stock Options may be granted to Eligible Employees, officers and consultants, and to such other persons (other than Directors subject to tax in the United States) who are not Eligible Employees as the Plan Administrator shall select, subject to any Applicable Laws.
Options may be granted in substitution for outstanding options of another corporation in connection with the merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock or other reorganization between such other corporation and the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation. Options also may be granted in exchange for outstanding Options.
No person shall be eligible to receive in any fiscal year Options to purchase more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (subject to adjustment as set forth in Section. hereof). Any person to whom an Option is granted under this Plan is referred to as an "Optionee". Any person who is the owner of an Option is referred to as a "Holder".
As used in this Plan, the term "Related Corporation" shall mean any corporation (other than the Corporation) that is a "Parent Corporation" of the Corporation or "Subsidiary Corporation" of the Corporation, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and 424(f), respectively, of the Code (or any successor provisions) and the regulations thereunder (as amended from time to time).
STOCK
The Plan Administrator is authorized to grant Options to acquire up to a total of 968,708 shares of the Corporation’s authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock. The number of shares with respect to which Options may be granted hereunder is subject to adjustment as set forth in Section. hereof. In the event that any outstanding Option expires or is terminated for any reason, the shares of Common Stock allocable to the unexercised portion of such Option may again be subject to an Option granted to the same Optionee or to a different person eligible under Section of this Plan; provided however, that any cancelled Options will be counted against the maximum number of shares with respect to which Options may be granted to any particular person as set forth in Sectionhereof.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS
Each Option granted under this Plan shall be evidenced by a written agreement approved by the Plan Administrator (each, an "Agreement"). Agreements may contain such provisions, not inconsistent with
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this Plan, as the Plan Administrator in its discretion may deem advisable. All Options also shall comply with the following requirements:
Number of Shares and Type of Option
Each Agreement shall state the number of shares of Common Stock to which it pertains and, for Optionees subject to tax in the United States, whether the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Qualified Stock Option, provided that:
in the absence of action to the contrary by the Plan Administrator in connection with the grant of an Option, all Options shall be Non-Qualified Stock Options;
the aggregate fair market value (determined at the Date of Grant, as defined below) of the stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by an Optionee subject to tax in the United States during any calendar year (granted under this Plan and all other Incentive Stock Option plans of the Corporation, a Related Corporation or a predecessor corporation) shall not exceed US$100,000 or such other limit as may be prescribed by the Code as it may be amended from time to time (the "Annual Limit"); and
any portion of an Option which exceeds the Annual Limit shall not be void but rather shall be a Non-Qualified Stock Option.
Date of Grant
Each Agreement shall state the date the Plan Administrator has deemed to be the effective date of the Option for purposes of this Plan (the "Date of Grant").
Option Price
Each Agreement shall state the price per share of Common Stock at which it is exercisable. The Plan Administrator shall act in good faith to establish the exercise price in accordance with Applicable Laws; provided that:
the per share exercise price for an Incentive Stock Option or any Option granted to a "covered employee" as such term is defined for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code ("Covered Employee") shall not be less than the fair market value per share of the Common Stock at the Date of Grant as determined by the Plan Administrator in good faith;
with respect to Incentive Stock Options granted to greater-than-ten percent (>10%) shareholders of the Corporation (as determined with reference to Section 424(d) of the Code), the exercise price per share shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value per share of the Common Stock at the Date of Grant as determined by the Plan Administrator in good faith;
Options granted in substitution for outstanding options of another corporation in connection with the merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock or other reorganization involving such other corporation and the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation may be granted with an exercise price equal to the exercise price for the substituted option of the other corporation, subject to any
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adjustment consistent with the terms of the transaction pursuant to which the substitution is to occur; and
with respect to Non-Qualified Stock Options, the exercise price per share shall be determined by the Plan Administrator at the time the Option is granted, but such price shall not be less than the closing trading price of the Common Stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (the "OTCBB") on the last trading day preceding the date on which the Option is granted (or if the Common Stock is not then listed and posted for trading on the OTCBB, on such other stock exchange on which the Common Shares are listed and posted for trading as may be selected by the Board of Directors). In the event that the Common Stock is not then listed and posted for trading on any stock exchange or other quotation systems, the exercise price shall be the fair market value of the Common Stock as determined by the Plan Administrator.
Duration of Options
At the time of the grant of the Option, the Plan Administrator shall designate, subject to paragraph below, the expiration date of the Option, which date shall not be later than ten (10) years from the Date of Grant; provided, that the expiration date of any Incentive Stock Option granted to a greater-than-ten percent (>10%) shareholder of the Corporation (as determined with reference to Section 424(d) of the Code) shall not be later than five (5) years from the Date of Grant. In the absence of action to the contrary by the Plan Administrator in connection with the grant of a particular Option, and except in the case of Incentive Stock Options as described above, all Options granted under this Plan shall expire five (5) years from the Date of Grant.
Vesting Schedule
No Option shall be exercisable until it has vested. The vesting schedule for each Option shall be specified by the Plan Administrator at the time of grant of the Option prior to the provision of services with respect to which such Option is granted; provided that if no vesting schedule is specified at the time of grant, the Option shall vest as follows:
on the first anniversary of the Date of Grant, the Option shall vest and shall become exercisable with respect to 25% of the Common Stock to which it pertains;
on the second anniversary of the Date of Grant, the Option shall vest and shall become exercisable with respect to an additional 25% of the Common Stock to which it pertains;
on the third anniversary of the Date of Grant, the Option shall vest and shall become exercisable with respect to an additional 25% of the Common Stock to which it pertains; and
on the fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant, the Option shall vest and shall become exercisable with respect to balance of the Common Stock to which it pertains. The Plan Administrator may specify a vesting schedule for all or any portion of an Option based on the achievement of performance objectives established in advance of the
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commencement by the Optionee of services related to the achievement of the performance objectives. Performance objectives shall be expressed in terms of one or more of the following: return on equity, return on assets, share price, market share, sales, earnings per share, costs, net earnings, net worth, inventories, cash and cash equivalents, gross margin or the Corporation’s performance relative to its internal business plan, or such other terms as determined and directed by the Board. Performance objectives may be in respect of the performance of the Corporation as a whole (whether on a consolidated or unconsolidated basis), a Related Corporation, or a subdivision, operating unit, product or product line of either of the foregoing. Performance objectives may be absolute or relative and may be expressed in terms of a progression or a range. An Option that is exercisable (in full or in part) upon the achievement of one or more performance objectives may be exercised only following written notice to the Optionee and the Corporation by the Plan Administrator that the performance objective has been achieved.
Acceleration of Vesting
The vesting of one or more outstanding Options may be accelerated by the Plan Administrator at such times and in such amounts as it shall determine in its sole discretion. The vesting of Options also shall be accelerated under the circumstances described in Section below.
Term of Option
Options that have vested as specified by the Plan Administrator or in accordance with this Plan, shall terminate, to the extent not previously exercised, upon the occurrence of the first of the following events:
the expiration of the Option, as designated by the Plan Administrator in accordance with Section above;
the date of an Optionee’s termination of employment or contractual relationship with the Corporation or any Related Corporation for cause (as determined in the sole discretion of the Plan Administrator);
the expiration of three (3) months from the date of an Optionee’s termination of employment or contractual relationship with the Corporation or any Related Corporation for any reason whatsoever other than cause, death or Disability (as defined below); or
the expiration of one year (1) from termination of an Optionee’s employment or contractual relationship by reason of death or Disability (as defined below).
Upon the death of an Optionee, any vested Options held by the Optionee shall be exercisable only by the person or persons to whom such Optionee’s rights under such Option shall pass by the Optionee’s will or by the laws of descent and distribution of the Optionee’s domicile at the time of death and only until such Options terminate as provided above.
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For purposes of the Plan, unless otherwise defined in the Agreement, "Disability" shall mean medically determinable physical or mental impairment which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months or that can be expected to result in death. The Plan Administrator shall determine whether an Optionee has incurred a Disability on the basis of medical evidence acceptable to the Plan Administrator. Upon making a determination of Disability, the Plan Administrator shall, for purposes of the Plan, determine the date of an Optionee’s termination of employment or contractual relationship.
Unless accelerated in accordance with Section above, unvested Options shall terminate immediately upon termination of employment of the Optionee by the Corporation for any reason whatsoever, including death or Disability.
For purposes of this Plan, transfer of employment between or among the Corporation and/or any Related Corporation shall not be deemed to constitute a termination of employment with the Corporation or any Related Corporation. For purposes of this subsection, employment shall be deemed to continue while the Optionee is on military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence (as determined by the Plan Administrator). The foregoing notwithstanding, employment shall not be deemed to continue beyond the first ninety (90) days of such leave, unless the Optionee’s re-employment rights are guaranteed by statute or by contract.
Exercise of Options
Options shall be exercisable, in full or in part, at any time after vesting, until termination.
If less than all of the shares included in the vested portion of any Option are purchased, the remainder may be purchased at any subsequent time prior to the expiration of the Option term. No portion of any Option for less than fifty (50) shares (as adjusted pursuant to Section below) may be exercised; provided, that if the vested portion of any Option is less than fifty (50) shares, it may be exercised with respect to all shares for which it is vested. Only whole shares may be issued pursuant to an Option, and to the extent that an Option covers less than one (1) share, it is unexercisable.
Options or portions thereof may be exercised by giving written notice to the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares to be purchased, and be accompanied by payment in the amount of the aggregate exercise price for the Common Stock so purchased, which payment shall be in the form specified in Section below. The Corporation shall not be obligated to issue, transfer or deliver a certificate of Common Stock to the Holder of any Option, until provision has been made by the Holder, to the satisfaction of the Corporation, for the payment of the aggregate exercise price for all shares for which the Option shall have been exercised and for satisfaction of any tax withholding obligations associated with such exercise.
During the lifetime of an Optionee, Options are exercisable only by the Optionee or in the case of a Non-Qualified Stock Option, transferee who takes title to such
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Option in the manner permitted by subsection hereof.
Payment upon Exercise of Option
Upon the exercise of any Option, the aggregate exercise price shall be paid to the Corporation in cash or by certified or cashier’s check. In addition, if pre-approved in writing by the Plan Administrator who may arbitrarily withhold consent, the Holder may pay for all or any portion of the aggregate exercise price by complying with one or more of the following alternatives:
by delivering to the Corporation shares of Common Stock previously held by such Holder, or by the Corporation withholding shares of Common Stock otherwise deliverable pursuant to exercise of the Option, which shares of Common Stock received or withheld shall have a fair market value at the date of exercise (as determined by the Plan Administrator) equal to the aggregate exercise price to be paid by the Optionee upon such exercise; or
by complying with any other payment mechanism approved by the Plan Administrator at the time of exercise.
No Rights as a Shareholder
A Holder shall have no rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares covered by an Option until such Holder becomes a record holder of such shares, irrespective of whether such Holder has given notice of exercise. Subject to the provisions of
Section hereof, no rights shall accrue to a Holder and no adjustments shall be made on account of dividends (ordinary or extraordinary, whether in cash, securities or other property) or distributions or other rights declared on, or created in, the Common Stock for which the record date is prior to the date the Holder becomes a record holder of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option, irrespective of whether such Holder has given notice of exercise.
Transfer of Option
Options granted under this Plan and the rights and privileges conferred by this Plan may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any manner (whether by operation of law or otherwise) other than by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, and shall not be subject to execution, attachment or similar process; provided however that, subject to applicable laws:
for Incentive Stock Options, any Agreement may provide or be amended to provide that a Non-Qualified Stock Option to which it relates is transferable without payment of consideration to immediate family members of the Optionee or to trusts or partnerships or limited liability companies established exclusively for the benefit of the Optionee and the Optionee’s immediate family members;
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for Non-Qualified Stock Options, the Optionee’s heirs or administrators may exercise any portion of the outstanding Options within one year of the Optionee’s death.
Upon any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of any Option or of any right or privilege conferred by this Plan contrary to the provisions hereof, or upon the sale, levy or any attachment or similar process upon the rights and privileges conferred by this Plan, such Option shall thereupon terminate and become null and void.
Securities Regulation and Tax Withholding
Shares shall not be issued with respect to an Option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance and delivery of such shares shall comply with all Applicable Laws. The inability of the Corporation to obtain from any regulatory body the authority deemed by the Corporation to be necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of any Options or shares under this Plan, or the unavailability of an exemption from registration for the issuance and sale of any shares under this Plan, shall relieve the Corporation of any liability with respect to the non-issuance or sale of such Options or shares.
As a condition to the exercise of an Option, the Plan Administrator may require the Holder to represent and warrant in writing at the time of such exercise that the shares are being purchased only for investment and without any then-present intention to sell or distribute such shares. At the option of the Plan Administrator, a stop-transfer order against such shares may be placed on the stock books and records of the Corporation, and a legend indicating that the stock may not be pledged, sold or otherwise transferred unless an opinion of counsel is provided stating that such transfer is not in violation of any applicable law or regulation, may be stamped on the certificates representing such shares in order to assure an exemption from registration. The Plan Administrator also may require such other documentation as may from time to time be necessary to comply with federal, provincial or state securities laws. THE CORPORATION
HAS NO OBLIGATION TO UNDERTAKE REGISTRATION OF OPTIONS OR THE SHARES OF STOCK ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS.
The Holder shall pay to the Corporation by certified or cashier’s check, promptly upon exercise of an Option or, if later, the date that the amount of such obligations becomes determinable, all applicable federal, state, provincial, local and foreign withholding taxes that the Plan Administrator, in its discretion, determines to result upon exercise of an Option or from a transfer or other disposition of shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of an Option or otherwise related to an Option or shares of Common Stock acquired in connection with an Option. Upon approval of the Plan Administrator, a Holder may satisfy such obligation by complying with one or more of the following alternatives selected by the Plan Administrator:
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by delivering to the Corporation shares of Common Stock previously held by such Holder or by the Corporation withholding shares of Common Stock otherwise deliverable pursuant to the exercise of the Option, which shares of Common Stock received or withheld shall have a fair market value at the date of exercise (as determined by the Plan Administrator) equal to any withholding tax obligations arising as a result of such exercise, transfer or other disposition; or
by complying with any other payment mechanism approved by the Plan Administrator from time to time.
The issuance, transfer or delivery of certificates of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of Options may be delayed, at the discretion of the Plan Administrator, until the Plan Administrator is satisfied that the applicable requirements of the federal, provincial and state securities laws and the withholding provisions under Applicable Laws have been met and that the Holder has paid or otherwise satisfied any withholding tax obligation as described in paragraph above.
Stock Dividend or Reorganization
If (1) the Corporation shall at any time be involved in a transaction described in Section 424(a) of the Code (or any successor provision) or any "corporate transaction" described in the regulations thereunder; (2) the Corporation shall declare a dividend payable in, or shall subdivide, reclassify, reorganize, or combine, its Common Stock or (3) any other event with substantially the same effect shall occur, the Plan Administrator shall, subject to applicable law, with respect to each outstanding Option, proportionately adjust the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such Option and/or the exercise price per share so as to preserve the rights of the Holder substantially proportionate to the rights of the Holder prior to such event, and to the extent that such action shall include an increase or decrease in the number of shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding Options, the number of shares available under Section of this Plan and the exercise price for such Options shall automatically be increased or decreased, as the case may be, proportionately, without further action on the part of the Plan Administrator, the Corporation, the Corporation’s shareholders, or any Holder, so as to preserve the proportional rights of the Holder.
In the event that the presently authorized capital stock of the Corporation is changed into the same number of shares with a different par value, or without par value, the stock resulting from any such change shall be deemed to be Common Stock within the meaning of the Plan, and each Option shall apply to the same number of shares of such new stock as it applied to old shares immediately prior to such change.
If the Corporation shall at any time declare an extraordinary dividend with respect to the Common Stock, whether payable in cash or other property, the Plan Administrator may, subject to applicable law, in the exercise of its sole discretion
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and with respect to each outstanding Option, proportionately adjust the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such Option and/or adjust the exercise price per share so as to preserve the rights of the Holder substantially proportionate to the rights of the Holder prior to such event, and to the extent that such action shall include an increase or decrease in the number of shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding Options, the number of shares available under Section of this Plan shall automatically be increased or decreased, as the case may be, proportionately, without further action on the part of the Plan Administrator, the Corporation, the Corporation’s shareholders, or any Holder.
The foregoing adjustments in the shares subject to Options shall be made by the Plan Administrator, or by any successor administrator of this Plan, or by the applicable terms of any assumption or substitution document.
The grant of an Option shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Corporation to make adjustments, reclassifications, reorganizations or changes of its capital or business structure, to merge, consolidate or dissolve, to liquidate or to sell or transfer all or any part of its business or assets.
EFFECTIVE DATE; SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL
Incentive Stock Options may be granted by the Plan Administrator from time to time on or after the date on which this Plan is adopted (the "Effective Date") through the day immediately preceding the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date.
Non-Qualified Stock Options may be granted by the Plan Administrator on or after the Effective Date and until this Plan is terminated by the Board in its sole discretion.
Termination of this Plan shall not terminate any Option granted prior to such termination.
Any Options granted by the Plan Administrator prior to the approval of this Plan by the shareholders of the Corporation shall be granted subject to ratification of this Plan by the shareholders of the Corporation within twelve (12) months before or after the Effective Date. If such shareholder ratification is sought and not obtained, all Options granted prior thereto and thereafter shall be considered Non-Qualified Stock Options and any Options granted to Covered Employees will not be eligible for the exclusion set forth in Section 162(m) of the Code with respect to the deductibility by the Corporation of certain compensation. In addition, any such Options will remain unvested unless and until shareholder approval is obtained.
NO OBLIGATIONS TO EXERCISE OPTION
The grant of an Option shall impose no obligation upon the Optionee to exercise such Option.
NO RIGHT TO OPTIONS OR TO EMPLOYMENT
Whether or not any Options are to be granted under this Plan shall be exclusively within the discretion of the Plan Administrator, and nothing contained in this Plan shall be construed as giving any person any right to participate under this Plan.
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The grant of an Option shall in no way constitute any form of agreement or understanding binding on the Corporation or any Related Corporation, express or implied, that the Corporation or any Related Corporation will employ or contract with an Optionee for any length of time, nor shall it interfere in any way with the Corporation’s or, where applicable, a Related Corporation’s right to terminate Optionee’s employment at any time, which right is hereby reserved.
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
The proceeds received by the Corporation from the sale of Common Stock issued upon the exercise of Options shall be used for general corporate purposes, unless otherwise directed by the Board.
INDEMNIFICATION OF PLAN ADMINISTRATOR
In addition to all other rights of indemnification they may have as members of the Board, members of the Plan Administrator shall be indemnified by the Corporation for all reasonable expenses and liabilities of any type or nature, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which they or any of them are a party by reason of, or in connection with, this Plan or any Option granted under this Plan, and against all amounts paid by them in settlement thereof (provided that such settlement is approved by independent legal counsel selected by the Corporation), except to the extent that such expenses relate to matters for which it is adjudged that such Plan Administrator member is liable for wilful misconduct; provided, that within fifteen (15) days after the institution of any such action, suit or proceeding, the Plan Administrator member involved therein shall, in writing, notify the Corporation of such action, suit or proceeding, so that the Corporation may have t he opportunity to make appropriate arrangements to prosecute or defend the same.
AMENDMENT OF PLAN
The Plan Administrator may, subject to Applicable Laws, at any time, modify, amend or terminate this Plan or modify or amend Options granted under this Plan, including, without limitation, such modifications or amendments as are necessary to maintain compliance with applicable statutes, rules or regulations; provided however that:
no amendment with respect to an outstanding Option which has the effect of reducing the benefits afforded to the Holder thereof shall be made over the objection of such Holder;
the events triggering acceleration of vesting of outstanding Options may be modified, expanded or eliminated without the consent of Holders;
the Plan Administrator may condition the effectiveness of any such amendment on the receipt of shareholder approval at such time and in such manner as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary for the Corporation to comply with or to avail the Corporation and/or the Optionees of the benefits of any securities, tax, market listing or other administrative or regulatory requirement; and
the Plan Administrator may not increase the number of shares available for issuance on the exercise of Incentive Stock Options without shareholder approval.
Without limiting the generality of Section hereof, the Plan Administrator may modify grants to persons who are eligible to receive Options under this Plan who are foreign nationals or employed outside Canada and the United States to recognize differences in local law, tax policy or custom.
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EXHIBIT#4.4
LICENSING AGREEMENT
THIS LICENSING AGREEMENT made as of the 4th day of November 2002 (the "Effective Date")
BETWEEN:
LUCKY 1 ENTERPRISES INC., a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia having a business at Suite 1460, 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C6
(hereinafter referred to as "LUCKY")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
LAS VEGAS FROM HOME.COM ENTERTAINMENT INC., a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia having a business at Suite 1460, 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7Y 1C6
(hereinafter referred to as "LVH")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
A.
LVH carries on a business consisting principally of the development of internet related software products primarily for multi-player gaming (the "Business of LVH");
B.
LUCKY and LVH wish to jointly develop software for Chinese Poker, Big Two and Pan Card Games (collectively referred to as the "Oriental and Pan Card Games Software");
AND,
C.
LUCKY and LVH wish to enter into this Licensing Agreement whereby LUCKY shall provide funding to LVH and LVH shall develop the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software (the "Joint-Development of the Oriental and Pan Card Games");
NOW THEREFORE THIS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.
To induce Lucky to enter into this Licensing Agreement, LVH represents and warrants that:
a)
It is duly incorporated, organized and validly existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia;
b)
It has good and sufficient capacity, power, authority and right to enter into, execute and deliver this Licensing Agreement, to complete the transactions contemplated hereby and to duly observe and perform the covenants and obligations contained herein;
and,
c)
All necessary corporate action has been taken by LVH to authorize and approve the execution and delivery of this Licensing Agreement, the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby and the observance and performance of the covenants and obligations contained herein.
2.
To induce LVH to enter into this Licensing Agreement, Lucky represents and warrants that:
a)
It is duly incorporated, organized and validly existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia;
b)
It has good and sufficient capacity, power, authority and right to enter into, execute and deliver the Licensing Agreement, to complete the transactions contemplated hereby and to duly observe and perform the covenants and obligations contained herein;
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and,
c)
All necessary corporate action has been taken by Lucky to authorize and approve the execution and delivery of this Licensing Agreement, the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby and the observance and performance of the covenants and obligations contained herein.
3.
By no later than December 31, 2002 LUCKY shall make a one-time-only payment of Canadian $200,000 (two hundred thousand Canadian dollars) to LVH as its sole contribution for the Joint-Development of the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software (the "Contribution by LUCKY");
4.
Upon receipt by LVH of the Contribution by LUCKY, LVH and/or its associates and affiliates shall not be entitled to receive any further funds or any other consideration whatsoever from LUCKY and LUCKY shall not be obliged to provide any further funds or any other consideration whatsoever to LVH and/or to its associates and affiliates;
5.
LVH shall solely develop the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software;
6.
LUCKY and LVH shall each have a 50% (fifty percent) ownership interest in the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software;
7.
Upon the completion of the development of the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software, LVH shall forthwith provide and deliver to Lucky, at no cost to Lucky, a copy of the Source Code and Program Design Specifications of the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software. Furthermore, LVH shall promptly provide and deliver to Lucky, at no cost to Lucky, a copy of all future modifications and upgrades of the Source Code and Program Design Specifications of the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software;
8.
At all times LVH and/or its associates or affiliates shall be the operator of the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software and shall be solely responsible for all marketing and operational related costs, charges and expenses. As consideration for operating the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software, LVH and/or its associates or affiliates shall receive 60% of the revenues generated by the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software ("LVH’s share of revenues generated by the LVH Group") and LUCKY shall receive the remaining 40% of the revenues generated by the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software ("LUCKY’s share of revenues generated by the LVH Group");
9.
In the event that LVH and/or its associates or affiliates pay any bonuses, and/or any royalty payments to any employee, director or third party in respect to the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software ("third party payments") then all such third party payments shall be borne by the parties to this Licensing Agreement as follows: 60% (sixty percent) by LVH, and 40% (forty percent) by Lucky;
10.
The Oriental and Pan Card Games Software may be licensed to third party Licensees and/or Affiliates on terms and conditions that shall be mutually acceptable to the parties of this Licensing Agreement. All revenues that shall be generated from the use of the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software by third party Licensees and/or Affiliates shall be shared by the parties to this Licensing Agreement as follows:
-
60% (sixty percent) in favor and to the account of LVH ("LVH’s share of revenues generated from Licensees and/or Affiliates)
and,
-
40% (forty percent) in favor and to the account of LUCKY ("LUCKY’s share of revenues generated from Licensees and/or Affiliates)
11.
For as long as revenues are being generated from the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software, LVH will ensure that LUCKY shall receive LUCKY’s share of revenues generated by the LVH Group and LUCKY’s share of revenues generated from Licensees and/or Affiliates in a regular and timely manner but in no event later than 60 (sixty) days after such revenues are generated. All late payments shall be subject to a 1½% (one and a half percent) financing charge per month which shall be payable by LVH to LUCKY;
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12.
Once every 12 (twelve) months LUCKY shall have the right to audit the Financial Statements of LVH in respect to all revenues that have been generated by the Oriental and Pan Card Games Software and should such audit reveal any underpayment to LUCKY then LVH shall immediately pay to LUCKY the amount of such underpayment plus an additional 10% (ten percent) over and above the amount of underpayment;
13.
This Licensing Agreement shall be subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange;
14.
At all times, the parties to this Licensing Agreement agree to act in good faith and not to do anything that might be detrimental to the best interests of either party;
15.
The parties to this Licensing Agreement agree to negotiate in good faith upon request to settle any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Licensing Agreement;
16.
This Licensing Agreement and all matters arising hereunder shall be construed and governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia;
17.
This Licensing Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their successors;
18.
If any provision hereof is found by a court of competent authority to be void, unenforceable, illegal or invalid, then it shall be severed and shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Licensing Agreement;
19.
The parties to this Licensing Agreement may sell, assign or transfer their rights or benefits covered by this Licensing Agreement to any third party provided that prior to any sale or assignment or transference such third party shall give written undertaking of its agreement to abide by and honor all the covenants, promises and obligations covered by this Licensing Agreement ("third party written undertaking") to the remaining party of this Licensing Agreement;
20.
Time shall be of the essence of this Licensing Agreement and of any part thereof;
21.
This Licensing Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. To be effective any modification of this Licensing Agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties;
22.
From time to time after the execution of this Licensing Agreement, the parties will make, do, execute or cause or permit to be made, done or executed all additional lawful acts, deeds, things, devices and assurances in law as may be required to carry out the true intention and to give full force and effect to this Licensing Agreement;
23.
All notices, requests and communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given and deemed to have been received upon personal delivery or, may be delivered by mail or fax transmission at the party’s address or fax number and such delivery shall be deemed effective and complete on the first business day after the date of transmission or, if mailed, upon the first to occur of actual receipt or 5 (five) business days after being placed in the mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, respectively addressed to the Companies as follows:
To LUCKY:
Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc.
P.O. Box 10147, Pacific Centre
Suite 1460, 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6
Fax: (604) 681-9428
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To LVH:
Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc.
P.O. Box 10147, Pacific Centre
Suite 1460, 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6
Fax: (604) 681-9428
Or such other address as may be specified in writing to the other party, but notice of a change of address shall be effective only upon the actual receipt.
24.
This Licensing Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original and all of which will together constitute one instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Licensing Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto effective as of the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL OF LUCKY 1
)
ENTERPRISES INC. was hereunder affixed
)
in the presence of:
)
)
C/S
)
THE CORPORATE SEAL OF LAS VEGAS
)
FROM HOME.COM ENTERTAINMENT INC.
)
was hereunder affixed in the presence of:
)
)
C/S
)
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Exhibit 8.
Explanation of how earnings per share is calculated
Earnings and Loss per share are calculated by dividing the net loss or profit by the total weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The weighted average is obtained by dividing the remaining days left in the year by the total days in the year on the day that the shares were issued. (to get a weighted average for the year)
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Exhibit 10.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc., (the "Company") on Form 20F/A for the period ended December 31, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Bedo H. Kalpakian, the President of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Bedo H. Kalpakian
"Bedo H.Kalpakian"
___________
President,
Lucky 1 Enterprises Inc.
May 31, 2003
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