PART I
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements, including information about or related to our future results, certain projections and business trends. We intend for our forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of invoking these safe harbor provisions.
Assumptions relating to forward-looking statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. When used in this report, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “projects,” “predicts,” “continues,” and similar expressions or the negative of these terms constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that our assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any or all of the assumptions could prove inaccurate, and we may not realize the results contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Indeed, because our forward-looking statements are not historical facts, are based largely upon our current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, our actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Moreover, management decisions are subjective in many respects and susceptible to interpretations and periodic revisions based upon actual experience and business developments, the impact of which may cause us to alter our business strategy or capital expenditure plans that may, in turn, cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by our forward-looking statements.
We cannot assure you that we will be successful in our efforts to acquire an operating business or that any such acquisition will result in our future profitability. Our failure to successfully acquire an operating business could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included in this report, you should not regard the inclusion of such information as our representation that we will achieve any strategy, objectives or other plans. The forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as of the date of this report, and we have no obligation to update publicly or revise any of these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available or other events occur.
Item 1. Business.
Corporate History
Prior to April 1, 2004, Sandston Corporation was named Nematron Corporation (“Nematron” or the “Company”), which was incorporated in Michigan in October 1983. In 1986, Nematron became a wholly owned subsidiary of Interface Systems, Inc. (“Interface”). The former business of Nematron was the design, manufacture and marketing of factory automation products, including computer hardware and software products. On March 31, 2004 Nematron sold to NC Acquisition Corp. (“NCAC”) all of its tangible and intangible assets, including its real estate, accounts, equipment, intellectual property, inventory, goodwill and other intangibles, and all subsidiaries except for $30,000 in cash, (the “Net Asset Sale”). NCAC also assumed all of Nematron’s liabilities pursuant to the Net Asset Sale. Following the Net Asset Sale, Nematron’s only remaining assets were $30,000 in cash; it retained no liabilities. Pursuant to the Net Asset Sale, and effective April 1, 2004, the Company has no subsidiaries. On April 1, 2004 NCAC amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to Sandston Corporation (the “Company”) and implemented a shareholder-approved one-for-five reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. Also, on April 1, 2004 the Company sold a total of 5,248,257 post-split shares to Dorman Industries, LLC (“Dorman Industries”) for $50,000. Dorman Industries is a Michigan limited liability company wholly owned by Mr. Daniel J. Dorman, who became the Company’s Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President following such stock purchase. By virtue of its purchase of common stock, Dorman Industries became the owner of 62.50% of the outstanding common stock of the Company, and currently is the beneficial owner of 69.15% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Patricia A. Dorman, Mr. Dorman’s wife, is the beneficial owner of an additional 3.34% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.
The Company intends to build long-term shareholder value by acquiring and/or investing in and operating strategically positioned companies. The Company expects to target companies in multiple industry groups. The Company has yet to acquire, or enter into an agreement to acquire, any company or business operations. See Item 1A. Risk Factors.