INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT 2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 3-4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 7-8
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 9-22
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
Board of Directors
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Winter Park, Florida
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
(deficit) and cash flows for the period from inception, August 5, 1998
through December 31, 1998 and the year ended December 31, 1999.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining,
on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the results of its operations and cash
flows for the periods then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Lazar Levine & Felix LLP
New York, New York
March 3, 2000, except for
notes 2, 12,16B(i), 16B(iv)(b),
17B, 17D, and 17E dated
March 31, 2000 and notes 16B(iv)(a)
and 17C dated April 17, 2000
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 1999 and 1998
ASSETS
1999 1998
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 80,482 $ 457
Accounts receivable -
less allowance for doubtful accounts
of $64,619 244,129 -
Accounts receivable - affiliates (Note 5) 108,201 1,000
Accounts receivable - factored - less allowance
for doubtful accounts of $37,222 (Note 6) 148,888 -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 47,232 12,832
Total Current Assets 628,932 14,289
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment -
net (Notes 3 and 13) 1,055,144 30,546
OTHER ASSETS
Deferred charges and intangibles-
net (Note 4) 3,119,071 -
Assets held for resale (Note 7) 385,000 -
Security deposits 5,000 -
Total Other Assets 3,509,071 -
Total Assets 5,193,147 $ 44,835
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 1999 and 1998
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
1999 1998
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable (Note 12) $ 1,644,291 $ -
Equipment loan payable (Note 7) 385,000 -
Loans payable- affiliate (Note 8) 145,809 111,664
Factoring payable (Note 6) 93,055 -
Note payable - bank (Note 9) 212,000 -
Capital lease obligations - current (Note 13) 80,183 -
Accounts payable (Note 16) 1,078,397 7,340
Loan payable - shareholder (Note 10) 29,611 -
Payroll taxes payable (Note 11) 191,732 -
Accrued liabilities 93,778 -
Total Current Liabilities 3,953,856 119,004
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Notes payable - net of current portion
(Note 12) 5,301,766 -
Capital lease obligations - net of current
portion (Note 13) 419,179 -
Total Liabilities 9,674,801 119,004
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(Note 7, 9, 11 and 16)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock, $0.001 par value,
100,000,000 shares
authorized, 39,261,735 and
32,881,409 shares issued and
outstanding for 1999 and 1998,
respectively 39,261 32,881
Additional paid in capital 24,589 30,969
Accumulated deficit (4,545,504) (138,019)
Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) (4,481,654) (74,169)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
Equity $ 5,193,147 $ 44,835
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Period From Inception, August 5, 1998 Through December 31, 1998
and the Year Ended December 31, 1999
1999 1998
Sales Revenue:
Net Revenues $ 1,187,643 $ -
Total Sales Revenue 1,187,643 -
Cost of Sales:
Cost of goods sold 801,854 -
Gross Profit 385,789 -
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 3,618,413 137,801
Loss from Operations (3,232,624) (137,801)
Other Income/Expenses:
Loss on stolen equipment 46,084 -
Interest expense 226,504 218
Total Other Expenses 272,588 218
Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes (3,505,212) (138,019)
Income Taxes (Note 15)
Income taxes - currently payable - -
Income taxes - deferred - -
Net Loss $ (3,505,212) $ (138,019)
Loss per Share
Basic $ (.09) $ -
Diluted $ (.09) $ -
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For The Period From Inception, August 5, 1998 Through December 31, 1998
and the Year Ended December 31, 1999
Captial in
Shares: Excess of Total
par value Common Par Value Accumulated Stockholders
.001 Stock Debt Equity(Def.)
--------- -------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Balance, Date of
Inception,
August 5, 1998 - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Retroactive issuance
of stock to
founders, adjusted
for
recapitalization
(note 1) 32,881,409 32,881 30,969 - 63,850
Net Loss for 1998 - - - (138,019) (138,019)
Balance,
December 31, 1998 32,881,409 32,881 30,969 (138,019) (74,169)
Shares issued in
connection with
reverse merger
(note 1) 6,380,326 6,380 (6,380) - -
Liabilities assumed
as a result of
reverse merger
(note 1) - - - (902,273) (902,273)
Net Loss for 1999 - - - (3,505,212) (3,505,212)
Balance,
December 31, 1999 39,261,735 39,26 24,589 (4,545,504) (4,481,654)
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For The Period From Inception, August 5, 1998 Through December 31, 1998
and the Year Ended December 31, 1999
1999 1998
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (3,505,212) $ (138,019)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash utilized by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 155,436 898
Bad debt expense 13,919 -
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable (108,748) (1,000)
Accounts receivable - factor 423,593 -
Prepaid expenses (43,547) (2,045)
Other assets (5,000) -
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 701,304 119,004
NET CASH FLOWS UTILIZED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2,368,255) (21,162)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment (462,970) (31,444)
Purchase of assets out of bankruptcy (198,603) -
Loans made to affiliates (107,201) (10,787)
NET CASH FLOWS UTILIZED BY
INVESTING ACTIVITIES (768,774) (42,231)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net loan from shareholder 40,398 -
Net proceeds from factor 93,055 -
Proceeds from promissory notes 3,425,633 -
Payments on promissory notes (279,576) -
Payments on capital lease obligation (62,456) -
Sale of stock - 63,850
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 3,217,054 63,850
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 80,025 457
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 457 0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
OF PERIOD $ 80,482 $ 457
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid $ - $ -
Interest paid 129,067 -
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
For The Period From Inception, August 5, 1998 Through December 31, 1998
and the Year Ended December 31, 1999
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING
AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During 1999, the Company entered into a capital lease for telephone
switching equipment and related software aggregating $561,817.
In July of 1999, the Company purchased substantially all the assets of American
Telecommunications Enterprises, Inc. for $4,000,000; $200,000 at closing and
a $3,800,000 promissory note, payable over 5 years. The assets recorded have
been presented net of related debt.
The Company also acquired assets held for resale (see Note 7) with a value of
$385,000 from American Telecommunications Enterprises, Inc.
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION
AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FDN, Inc., the Company, (formerly Ultrafit Centers, Inc.) was incorporated
in the State of Colorado on May 27, 1987. After being administratively
dissolved on November 1, 1997 by the Colorado Secretary of State the
Company was reinstated and a certificate of good standing was issued on
February 18, 1999. In anticipation of the reverse acquisition with FON
Digital Network, Inc. (a Florida corporation) discussed below, the Company
officially changed its name to FDN, Inc. on February 18, 1999. Before the
reverse acquisition, FDN, Inc (formerly Ultrafit Centers, Inc.) had operated a
series of geriatric rehabilitation facilities. Prior to December 31, 1999
FDN, Inc. ceased operating these facilities and had in fact divested
themselves of all assets related to the rehabilitation business.
FDN Inc., through its subsidiaries, is an emerging provider of advanced,
integrated telecommunications services primarily to residential and small
business customers. The Company offers local, long-distance, prepaid and
operated assisted telephone services integrated with enhanced communications
features. The Company is broadening its business strategy as an Integrated
Communications Provider (ICP), providing broadband data, voice and video
telecommunications services primarily throughout the United States and
terminating internationally. Additionally, products offered are: traditional
1 plus, 0 plus (operator assisted), travel card, toll free 800 service,
Voice over Internet (VoIP), and Internet Service Provider (ISP).
FON Digital Network, Inc "FON" was incorporated on August 5, 1998 in the
state of Florida. On February 23, 1999, the FON shareholders agreed to
exchange all their shares of common stock for 32,881,409 shares of FDN, Inc.
in a transaction reflected as a reverse acquisition. FDN, Inc. remains
the legal acquirer, although FON is considered the accounting acquirer,
and as such, the financial statements, present the results of operations
for the accounting acquirer, FON. The only historical information of
FDN (Ultrafit Centers, Inc.) presented is the outstanding liabilities and
related deficit at December 31, 1999.
Due to certain misrepresentations by the former directors of Ultrafit
Centers, Inc. (see note 16(B)(i)), modifications to the terms of the
original merger agreement were made concerning the share exchange ratio.
FDN's management team did not take control of FDN, Inc.'s (Ultrafit
Centers, Inc.) operations until October 1999.
On July 15, 1999, FON purchased substantially all the assets of American
Telecommunications Enterprises, Inc., out of bankruptcy (See note 12B).
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and
as such, the financial statements include the operations from the date of
acquisition. American Tel Enterprises, Inc. (TEL) was incorporated in the
State of Florida on July 1, 1999 to effectuate this transaction.
Pro forma Information
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement data
presents the consolidated results of operations of the Company had the
transactions involving American Telecommunications Enterprises, Inc.
occurred at the beginning of the years presented:
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION
AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
Period Ended December 31,
1999 1998
Net sales $ 2,877,838 $ 5,364,738
Net income (loss) (4,401,749) 67,701
Basic earnings per share (.11) -
Diluted earnings per share (.11) -
The above pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of
what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as of such date or
of the results which may occur in the future.
The stockholders' equity section of the accompanying financial statements
has been retroactively restated to account for the recapitalization as a
result of the reverse acquisition.
The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Those principles considered
particularly significant are detailed below. GAAP requires management to
make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses. While actual results may differ from
these estimates, management does not expect the variances, if any, to have
a material effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly owned subsidiaries, FON Digital Network, Inc., and American Tel
Enterprises, Inc. All material intercompany balances and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are reflected at cost. Depreciation of computer software,
computer equipment, furniture & fixtures and vehicles is provided on the
straight-line method over the useful lives of the respective assets,
ranging from 5-7 years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided
using the straight-line method over the term of the related lease.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, major renewals
and betterments are capitalized.
Excess of Cost over Fair market Value of Net Assets Acquired (Goodwill) and
Other Intangible Assets
The excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, resulting
from the purchase of the assets of American Telecommunications
Enterprises, Inc., are being amortized over 15 years using the straight-line
method. The Company periodically reviews the value of the excess of cost
over the fair value of net assets acquired to determine if impairment has
occurred. As part of this review the Company measures the estimated future
operating cash flows of the acquired business and compares that with the
carrying value of the asset. Other intangibles include FCC licenses and
customer lists also acquired from American Tel Enterprises, Inc. These
intangibles are also being amortized over a fifteen-year period.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION
AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to file a consolidated federal income tax return
with its subsidiaries from their date of acquisition/formation. The Company
utilizes Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109,
"Accounting for income taxes" ("SFAS 109"). SFAS 109 requires recognition
of deferred tax liabilities and assets for expected future tax consequences of
events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.
Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based
on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
difference is expected to reverse. Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred
tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income
in the period that includes the enactment date. (See note 15)
Earnings per Share
The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No.
128,"Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS 128") which requires the presentation of
"basic" and "diluted" earnings per share on the face of the statement of
operations. Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net
income by the weighted average, during each period, of the number of
common shares outstanding and for diluted earnings per share also common
equivalent shares outstanding.
The following average shares were used for the computation of basic and
diluted earnings per share:
Year ending December 31
1999 1998
Basic 38,335,286 32,881,409
Diluted 38,335,286 32,881,409
Statement of Cash Flows
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all
investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of credit risk consist principally of cash and accounts receivable. The
Company maintains substantially all its cash balances in a limited number
of financial institutions. The balances are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. The Company performs
periodic reviews of the relative credit rating of its banks to lower its
risk. The Company believes that concentration with regards to accounts
receivable is limited due to its large customer base.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION
AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
Statement of Comprehensive Income
SFAS 130 Reporting Comprehensive Income is effective for years beginning
after December 15, 1997. This statement prescribes standards for reporting
other comprehensive income and its components. Since the Company currently
does not have any items of other comprehensive income, a statement of
comprehensive income is not yet required.
Statement of Operating Segments
SFAS 131 Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information
has been adopted by the Company. This statement establishes standards for the
reporting of information about operating segments in annual and interim
financial statements. Since the Company currently believes they are
operating in only one identifiable segment no further disclosure is
currently provided.
NOTE 2: OPERATING RESULTS AND MANAGEMENT'S PLANS
The accompanying financial statements reflect significant operating losses
and a large accumulated deficit, as well as negative working capital and
negative cash flows from operations. At December 31, 1999, the Company
was also in default on certain promissory notes and had delinquent payroll
tax liabilities resulting from the Ultrafit acquisition.
Management has taken an aggressive proactive approach to reversing these
negative trends, including the purchase of the assets of American
Telecommunications Enterprises, Inc, as well as successfully negotiating
the partial conversion of certain notes to equity and either paying or
extending the balance of the notes.
Subsequent to the balance sheet date and through March 31, 2000, the Company
has converted approximately $1.8 million of the promissory notes and related
accrued interest (see Note 12 (A)) to equity, and has raised an additional
$2.3 million in equity financing. Management is also in discussions and
has received best efforts term sheets for significant additional potential
equity financing. The Company believes it has solidified its relationships
with its telecommunications providers and has established new relationships
in an attempt to better provide services to its existing and potential
client base. Management is confident that the Company will continue to
provide sufficient funds for operations from equity and/or financing
sources, until they achieve profitability.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 3: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and Equipment are summarized below:
December 31,
1999 1998
Telephone switching and office equipment $ 483,385 $ -
Computer equipment and software 382,160 3,157
Vehicles 106,045 -
Leasehold improvements 142,141 28,287
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1,113,731 31,444
Less: accumulated depreciation (58,587) (898)
$ 1,055,144 $ 30,546
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998
aggregated $57,689 and $898, respectively.
NOTE 4: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
In connection with the purchase of substantially all the assets of American
Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc. out of bankruptcy (see note 1) the
Company acquired various customer lists and FCC licenses. In addition, the
purchase price of $4,000,000 exceeded the assets acquired by $1,066,818.
All intangible assets are being amortized over a fifteen-year life.
Intangible assets at December 31, 1999 are summarized below:
Customer List $ 650,000
Licenses (FCC) 1,500,000
Goodwill 1,066,818
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3,216,818
Less: accumulated amortization (97,747)
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3,119,071
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998
amounted to $97,747 and $0, respectively.
NOTE 5: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - AFFILIATES
At December 31, 1999, the Company had receivables from three
shareholders totaling $108,201. Subsequent to the year-end, $74,000
owed by one of the shareholders was repaid. The Company anticipates
collecting the remaining $34,201 later in the year 2000. These
receivables are unsecured and non-interest bearing.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 6: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - FACTORED
The Company through its subsidiary, American Tel Enterprises, Inc.,
factors certain of its accounts receivable with a company which also
performs certain billing and reporting functions for the subsidiary. The
factor advances cash of 50% of eligible accounts receivable to the Company
with a maximum advance of $300,000. The factor then takes responsibility
for collection of these receivables though the ultimate obligation remains
with the Company. Fees of 4% per annum above the prime-lending rate as
denoted in the Wall Street Journal are charged against the outstanding
advances. At December 31, 1999, factored accounts receivable were $186,110
with an outstanding advance of $93,055. The Company has reflected an
allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $37,000 against the gross
receivable at the balance sheet date.
NOTE 7: ASSETS HELD FOR RESALE
In August of 1999, in connection with the purchase of the assets of American
Telecommunication Enterprises, Inc., the Company entered into a separate
agreement for the purchase of 97 Automated Teller Machines (ATMS). The
initial purchase price was for $500,000, but in February of 2000, it was
reduced by the bankruptcy court to $385,000, which has been reflected
retroactively to December 31, 1999. Payment terms call for four equal
monthly installment payments of $50,000 each starting in March 2000 and a
balloon payment of $185,000 due by July 1, 2000. If the Company defaults
on this payment schedule, the purchase price reverts back to the initial
$500,000.
The Company has no plans to utilize these assets and is currently finalizing
their sale. Accordingly, the Company has recorded the ATMS as assets held
for resale and has not taken depreciation against these assets.
NOTE 8: LOAN PAYABLE - AFFILIATE
During the early stages of FON's existence, the then acting President helped
fund certain expenses of the Company either personally or through another
entity that he owns. The amounts due this former president and current
shareholder at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $145,809 and $111,664,
respectively. The amounts are payable on demand. Promissory notes exist
to the extent of $27,665 of the December 31, 1999 balance, calling for
interest beginning in the year 2000 at 12% per annum.
NOTE 9: NOTE PAYABLE - BANK
Included in the liabilities assumed from Ultrafit was $212,000 payable to
Banc of America (formerly Nations Bank). This note, which is in default,
had been secured by 125,000 shares of FDN, Inc. (formerly Ultrafit shares),
owned by the former President of Ultrafit. Subsequently, the former
President reported these shares lost and asked the transfer agent for FDN,
Inc. to issue replacement shares. New management of the Company, being
unaware of the fact that the original shares were now in possession of the
bank as collateral, authorized the issuance of replacement shares and the
bank-held shares were cancelled. To date the Bank has taken no legal action
against the former Ultrafit President and is holding the Company liable. The
Company has begun settlement negotiations with the bank's representatives
and plans to legally pursue any claims it may have against the former
Ultrafit President.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 10: LOAN PAYABLE - SHAREHOLDER
During 1999 and 1998 a significant shareholder of FON and persons
and/or entities affiliated with her, helped fund the operations of the
Company. There were extensive amounts paid on behalf of the Company by this
shareholder and her affiliates. At December 31, 1999, the Company has
repaid the majority of these advances.
Amounts owed to this shareholder and/or her affiliates aggregated $29,611
at December 31, 1999.
NOTE 11: PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE
As mentioned in Note 1, the Company assumed certain liabilities from
the Ultrafit entity. One such liability is an accumulated amount for unpaid
payroll taxes. Based upon documentation available, the assumed liability
has been reflected at December 31, 1999 as $192,000. Significant additional
amounts for penalties and interest may continue to accrue until these
liabilities are satisfied.
NOTE 12: LONG-TERM DEBT
(A) PROMISSORY NOTES
Over a period of several months commencing in March 1999, the Company
entered into a series of promissory note agreements with numerous investors.
The outstanding principal and accrued interest under these notes were due and
payable in full, 9 months from the date of issue. The promissory notes bear
interest at either 11% per annum, with monthly interest payments, or in some
cases, 12% per annum with the interest accrued to maturity. At
December 31, 1999 the promissory note obligations amounted to $3,265,622.
As the due dates of the notes approached, the Company entered into agreements
with some of the promissory note holders, which provided for an extension of
the due date, in consideration for the Company securing the promissory notes
with collateral, that being common stock owned by a significant shareholder
of the Company. Approximately $2,424,533 of the notes became due during
December 1999.
As the notes became due, demand for payment was presented by the promissory
note holders either directly or through their authorized representatives. In
some cases, the Company made full payment and settled the promissory notes.
In other cases, the Company defaulted on the promissory notes. In the cases
where the Company defaulted on the promissory notes, the majority of the
note holders elected to accept the stock, previously issued as collateral,
in full and complete satisfaction of the notes and accrued interest thereon.
The notes that were converted to equity ($1,771,331), subsequent to the
balance sheet, date have been retroactively reclassified as part of long-term
debt at December 31, 1999. The remaining promissory note obligations due
at December 31, 1999 have been reduced to $695,991 as of March 31, 2000.
The summary of the promissory notes is as follows:
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 12: LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
(A) PROMISSORY NOTES (CONTINUED)
Promissory Notes outstanding as at December 31, 1999 $ 3,265,622
Less: Promissory notes paid (798,300)
Less: Notes converted to common stock (1,771,331)
Balance of notes payable as at March 31, 2000 $ 695,991
Shares issued upon conversion of $1,771,331 of notes 2,735,725
(B) NON-INTEREST BEARING NOTE
As discussed in note 1, in July 1999, FON purchased substantially all
the assets of American Telecommunications Enterprises Inc. for $4,000,000;
$200,000 in cash and a $3,800,000 non-interest bearing promissory note for
the balance.
The payments of long-term debt under this note as of the year ended
December 31 are as follows:
2000 $ 150,000
2001 350,000
2002 400,000
2003 500,000
2004 2,400,000
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$3,800,000
Due to the fact that the assets were purchased out of bankruptcy, several
vendors who do business with the newly formed American Tel were owed
monies by the bankrupt entity. These vendors refused to perform services
for the new entity unless their old obligations were satisfied. To that end,
the Company paid $119,576 of the bankrupt company's expenses. The
trustee to the bankruptcy has stated that he will allow the Company to apply
these payments against the $3,800,000 payable although it has not been
determined as of the report date as to how such offsets will be applied.
As a result the Company has presented the net amount of $3,680,435 on the
balance sheet.
A summary of the short-term and long-term portion of (A) and (B) above is
as follows:
Promissory Non-interest Total
notes bearing debt
----------- ------------- ----------
Short-term $ 1,494,291 $ 150,000 $1,644,291
Long-term 1,771,331 3,530,435 5,301,766
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 13: OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES
During December 1999, the Company entered into a capital lease for Excel
switching equipment with Banc of America Vender Finance, Inc. The
obligation under the capital lease is recorded at the lower of
the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the
assets. The lease calls for monthly payments of $11,116, including interest.
The remaining minimum future lease payments under this capital lease as of
December 31, 1999 and for each of the remaining years and in the aggregate
are as follows:
Year ending December 31
2000 $ 133,392
2001 133,392
2002 133,392
2003 133,392
2004 122,276
Total minimum lease payments 655,844
Less amount representing interest (156,482)
Total obligations under capital lease 499,362
Current portion (80,183)
Obligations under capital lease,
net of current portion $ 419,179
The interest rate on this capital lease is 12% per annum
NOTE 14: SALE OF "ULTRAFIT" ASSETS
On or about December 31, 1999, FDN, Inc. entered into an agreement to
sell all of the existing fixed assets of several of the former Ultrafit centers
to an unrelated third party. As payment for the assets, the purchaser agreed
to assume certain liabilities associated with the Ultrafit centers. As
discussed in Note 1, these financial statements do not reflect the
operations of the Ultrafit centers and accordingly no gain or loss on the
disposal has been reflected in these financial statements.
NOTE 15: INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes using the enacted
tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to
reverse. The Company has had significant operating losses since inception,
which result in net operating loss carry forwards of approximately
$3,643,231 to be used over a 20-year period from the originating year of
the respective losses and a deferred tax asset of $1,238,699. Since it is
not "more likely than not" that the Company will be able to generate income
to utilize these loss carry forwards, a valuation allowance has been
established equal to 100% of the deferred tax asset resulting from the
operating loss.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 16: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A) OPERATING LEASES
The Company's headquarters are located in Winter Park, Florida.
The Company is leasing approximately 3,900 square feet of administrative
office space on a month-to-month basis at a rate of $5,500 per month. In
the near future, the Company anticipates looking for new office space to
accommodate its growth.
During December 1999, the Company entered into a new five-year lease for
approximately 4,400 square feet of office space for American Tel Enterprises
Inc. located in Liverpool, New York. This lease calls for escalating rental
payments for each lease year.
On January 21, 2000, the Company entered into a three-year lease in New York
City for a co-location center to house their Excel Tandem Switching Platform
at a rate of $1,600 per month
The approximate minimum future lease payments required under operating leases
that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one
year as of December 31, 1999 are as follows for the next five years:
Year ending December 31
2000 $ 122,796
2001 146,800
2002 151,200
2003 155,600
2004 165,000
Rent expense for the periods ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $88,376
and $27,500, respectively.
(B) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and its subsidiaries are party to several pending and/or
threatened litigation matters:
(i) FON Digital Network, Inc. vs. Wendell A. Porth et al
FON has brought an action against several officers and directors of Ultrafit
Centers, Inc., alleging fraudulent inducement into the Merger agreement
between the two entities. (see Note 1) The Company is at a minimum,
attempting to recover certain shares of common stock held by these
individuals. On March 21, 2000, at trial in the Judicial District Court
in Bexar County, Texas, the Company was successful in the recovery of a
substantial number of shares of common stock held by 2 individuals and the
Company has filed an appeal and motion for a new trial against another
individual, the outcome of which is uncertain.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 16: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
(B) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (CONTINUED)
(ii) David Stever vs. American Tel Enterprise, Inc.
Mr. Stever, a former independent contractor for American Tel, filed a charge
of discrimination with the United States Equal Opportunity Commission and
the New York State Division of Human Rights, alleging termination on the
basis of age, sex and disability. The Company and its subsidiary intend to
vigorously defend this action. The Company's attorney is unable to determine
the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of this case however feels it appears
unlikely that his claim has any merit. No formal suit has yet been filed.
(iii) FON Digital Network, Inc. vs. State of Florida
A legal matter arose from an inquiry by the State of Florida Comptroller
about a broker used by FDN, Inc. for funding the company. The State of
Florida received complaints about the broker in an unrelated matter and
sought information concerning the broker's activities in funding matters in
addition to the matter which was being investigated by the State of Florida.
The State of Florida requested information form FDN, Inc. to review the
actions of the broker. FDN, Inc. was not the subject of the investigation,
but rather a third party who objected to the release of information
regarding its private investors. FDN, Inc., for the benefit of the privacy
interests of its private investors, filed for a protective order against the
inquires of the State absent an agreement for the protection of the privacy
interests of the investors.
FDN, Inc. reached an agreement with the State of Florida regarding the
privacy issue and thereafter complied with the State of Florida's request
while protecting the privacy interest of its investors. FDN, Inc., satisfied
the State of Florida that its funding measures through the use of the subject
broker and other brokers, complied with applicable State regulations. The
State of Florida thereafter discontinued its inquiries regarding FDN, Inc.
As of December 31, 1999, FDN, Inc. does not have specific knowledge
of the status of the investigation of the broker who was the subject of the
investigation giving rise to the state inquiries.
(iv) Litigation with regard to Ultrafit Centers, Inc.
As previously discussed in Note 1, the Company assumed certain liabilities
of Ultrafit Centers, Inc. The recorded value of many of these liabilities was
derived based upon subsequent settlements as described below:
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 16: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(CONTINUED)
(B) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (CONTINUED)
(a) HEB Retirement and Investment Plan Trust vs. Ultrafit
Centers, Inc., FON Digital Network, Inc. and FDN, Inc.
Ultrafit Centers, Inc. had entered into a ten-year lease for
rental space with HEB. Based upon a breach of contract
associated with that lease, HEB filed suit against Ultrafit.
The case was settled for $200,000 and paid in April 2000. At
December 31, 1999 the $200,000 liability is presented as part of
accounts payable.
(b) Global Commercial Finance Company vs. Ultrafit
Ultrafit Centers, Inc., secured a $90,000 working capital loan
secured by accounts receivable and corporate guarantees, from
Global Comercial Finance Company (herinafter Global). In
March of 1999, Global brought suit in Federal Court based on
the cause of action of breach of contract against Ultrafit
Centers, Inc., Wendell Porth, and Michael Panzarella, jointly
and severally. A default judgment was taken by Global against
Ultrafit Centers, Inc., and Wendell Porth. In execution of the
judgment, Global secured a writ of garnishment against certain
free trading shares of stock in FDN, Inc. held in the name of Wendell
Porth. Management entered into a settlement agreement for $103,000
payable to Global, thereby repurchasing said shares and the judgment
was released. No further litigation is expected. The $103,000 settlement
amount has been recorded as part of accounts payable at December 31, 1999
and was subsequently paid in March 2000.
(c) Dr. Phillip Minton vs. Ultrafit Centers, Inc.
Dr. Phillip Minton (hereinafter "Minton") brought suit in a Texas court
based upon the Company's refusal to honor an alleged employment
agreement. Management entered into an out-of-court settlement with
Minton on or about the 1st of February 2000. The settlement called for
50,000 shares of free trading stock in FDN, Inc., owned by a significant
shareholder, currently held in trust by the Law Office of Barbara M.
Riddle, PLLC for the benefit of Minton to be sold and Minton to receive
the proceeds. To date, the shares have not yet been sold. A liability of
$65,000 (50,000 shares at December 31, 1999, market value of $1.25 per
share) has been recorded as accounts payable at December 31, 1999.
NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
(A) PRIVATE PLACEMENT
Commencing on January 13, 2000, the Company undertook to issue securities
in a Private Placement exempt from the Registration provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon Sections 3(a) and 4(2) and Rule 504
of Regulation D. Pursuant to this offering the Company raised $1,000,000
and issued 1,441,174 shares of the Company's common stock to two investors
over a period of 45 days.
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)
(B) MERGER WITH 12G-3(A) CORPORATION
The Company entered into an exchange agreement with Mercury Capital
Corporation, a Colorado corporation, whereas all the outstanding shares of
common stock of Mercury Capital (4,000,000) were exchanged for 1,250,000
shares of common stock of the Company. This transaction, in which the Company
acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Mercury, also
enabled the Company to become the parent corporation of Mercury. Management
believes that this transaction will allow the Company to achieve full
reporting status to satisfy the NASD eligibility and listing requirements.
In March 2000, in connection with the exchange agreement with Mercury Capital,
the Company paid a consulting firm owned by a shareholder of Mercury Capital
a fee of $100,000. The Company also executed a promissory note for an
additional $100,000 payable to the consulting firm on or before July 1, 2000.
As part of this transaction the Company shall issue 250,000 shares of its
common stock to the consulting firm, subject to registration by the Company
on a Form S-8 registration statement.
(C) STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT
In February 2000, the Company obtained a $126,000 standby letter of
credit from the Bank of The James, maturing in February 2001, to be used
if necessary in favor of Teligent Inc., a telecommunications vendor of the
Company. Collateral for this letter of credit are certificates of deposit of
an affiliate of a board member of the Company.
In April 2000, a member of the Board of Directors obtained a $125,000
letter of credit from Wachovia Bank, on behalf of the Company, expiring in
June 2001. The beneficiary of the letter of credit is Qwest Communications
Corporation, a telecommunications provider for the Company. The Board
member has pledged a portion of his personal assets as collateral.
In addition, also in April 2000, a significant shareholder of the Company
obtained a $100,000 irrevocable letter of credit from Peoples First Community
Bank, on behalf of the Company, expiring in April 2001, in favor of Com
Tech International Corp. Com Tech is a telecommunications provider to the
Company. Personal funds of the shareholder are being used as collateral.
(D) SUBSEQUENT STOCK ISSUANCES
In March 2000 the Company raised additional funds in the amount of
$1,300,000 and in connection therewith issued 1,397,852 common shares
to one individual investor.
In March 2000, the Company replaced stock of a significant shareholder
that had been issued as collateral and subsequently assumed by the promissory
note holders, to that shareholder including a 5% premium in the form of
additional shares. This amounted to 3,000,000 shares of common stock
(see Note 12A).
FDN, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)
(E) CHANGE OF COMPANY NAME
On March 21, 2000, a subsidiary of the Company, FON Digital
Network, Inc. (A Florida corporation) amended its articles of
incorporation to change its name to ClearPoint Communications, Inc.
See also, notes 5, 12, and 16 for other subsequent events.