UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB/A
(Mark one)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
For the transition period from: Not applicable
Commission File No. 0-17927
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
COLORADO 84-1034251
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
615 HOPE ROAD 07724
EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (602) 808-8765
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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
As of July 31, 2000, the issuer had 14,828,750 shares of its common stock, no
par value, and 5,000,000 shares of its preferred stock, no par value, issued and
outstanding (plus an additional minimum of 12,000,000 shares of Common Stock
committed for issuance). See Part II, Item: Other Information in this report.
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ...............................................1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED).........................2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED).........................3
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)....................4
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATION............................................8
PART II OTHER INFORMATION.................................................13
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.................................................14
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K..................................17
SIGNATURES.................................................................19
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
June 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
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ASSETS (All Collateralized)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................ $ 5,199
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $22,942 . 81,479
Inventories ...................................... --
Other current assets ............................. 150,327
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Total current assets ................................. 237,005
Property and equipment, net .......................... 2,093
Intangible assets, net ............................... 261,589
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Total assets ......................................... $ 500,687
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Note payable - bank .............................. $ 337,250
Due to Futech Interactive Products, Inc. ......... 1,624,617
Accounts payable ................................. 1,257,441
Accrued expenses ................................. 564,868
Loans Payable..................................... 166,081
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Total current liabilities ............................ 3,950,257
Shareholders' deficit:
Class A convertible preferred stock, no par value:
Authorized shares - 5,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares - 5,000,000 ........ 569,022
Common stock, no par value:
Authorized shares - 20,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares - 13,428,750 ....... 15,826,058
Additional paid-in capital ...................... 554,517
Treasury Stock, at cost: 10,000,000 shares........ (2,870,000)
Accumulated deficit .............................. (24,399,167)
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(10,319,570)
Due to Related Parties............................ 6,870,000
Total shareholders' deficit .......................... (3,449,570)
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Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit .......... $ 500,687
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See accompanying summary of accounting policies
and notes to financial statements.
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months For the Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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1999 2000 1999 2000
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Net Sales ............................. $ 22,589 $ 399 $ 244,935 $ 2,927
Cost of Sales ......................... (14,872) 151 (201,909) (279)
Royalty Expense ....................... (797) (10,575) (6,152) (4,617)
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Gross margin ..................... 6,920 (10,025) 36,874 (1,969)
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative ................. 199,180 415,241 354,108 594,016
Stock based compensation ......... -- 725,000 -- 6,795,950
Depreciation and amortization .... 75,548 -- 148,956 10,005
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Loss from operations .................. (267,808) (1,150,266) (466,190) (7,401,940)
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Other income (expense)
Interest expense ................. (6,840) (11,713) (12,360) (19,111)
Other income (expense) ........... (2,060) -- (1,651) --
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Total other income (expense) .......... (8,900) (11,713) (14,011) (19,111)
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Loss before income tax ................ (276,708) (1,161,979) (480,201) (7,421,051)
Income tax provision .................. -- -- (4,725) (2,000)
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Net Loss .............................. $ (276,708) $(1,161,979) $ (484,926) $(7,423,051)
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Loss per common share ................. $ (0.02) $ (0.11) $ (0.03) $ (0.52)
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Weighted average number of Common
shares outstanding .................... 18,098,750 10,652,926 18,098,750 14,362,266
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See accompanying summary of accounting policies and
notes to financial statements.
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
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1999 2000
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss ........................................ $ (484,926) $(7,423,051)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock based compensation ................... -- 6,795,950
Compensation ............................... -- 125,000
Depreciation ............................... 90,118 932
Amortization ............................... 58,838 9,073
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable ........................ (49,083) (25,501)
Inventories ................................ 96,080 --
Other current assets ....................... (70,776) (66,021)
Accounts payable ........................... (246,369) 223,770
Accrued expenses ........................... (360,946) 120,314
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Net cash used in operating activities ........... (967,064) (239,534)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Product development costs ....................... (30,615) --
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Net cash used in investing activities ........... (30,615) --
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase/(Decrease) in due to Futech ............ 950,169 (5,575)
Increase in Notes Payable........................ -- 80,307
Increase in Loans Payable........................ -- 166,081
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Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities. 950,169 240,813
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents ....... (47,510) 1,279
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 62,412 3,920
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ...... $ 14,902 $ 5,199
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See accompanying summary of accounting policies and
notes to financial statements.
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 (UNAUDITED)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Janex International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are in the business of
developing, marketing and selling toys and functional children's products which
are manufactured by subcontractors. We sell our products primarily to U.S.-based
retailers and their Hong Kong subsidiaries.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. However, in
the opinion of our management, they contain all adjustments necessary to present
fairly our financial position at June 30, 2000, the results of our operations
for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, and the
changes in our cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2000 and
1999. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The consolidated
balance sheet as of December 31, 1999 is taken from our audited financial
statements.
Some of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements that are prepared in accordance with generally-accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted under the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. However, our management believes that the
disclosures contained in the financial statements are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Janex
International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All balance
sheet accounts of our foreign subsidiaries are translated at the current
exchange rate at the balance sheet date, while income statement items are
translated at the average currency exchange rates for each period presented. The
resulting translation adjustments, if significant, are recorded as comprehensive
income. At December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000, there were no significant
adjustments to comprehensive income.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally-accepted
accounting principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying
notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a
going concern. We have incurred significant operating losses in the past three
and a half years, and we have negative net worth and negative working capital as
of June 30, 2000. These factors raise significant doubt as to our ability to
continue as a going concern.
Our ultimate ability to continue as a going concern depends on the market's
acceptance of our products, an increase in our revenues and the achievement of
operating profits, and positive cash flow. We will also require additional
financial resources from other sources to provide near-term operating cash to
enable us to execute our plans to move toward profitability. Management believes
that future financings, the planned acquisition (described in Part II, Item 5.
Other Information, of this Form 10-QSB), and additional sales to be generated
from new product lines that are being developed, will be sufficient to allow us
to continue in operation.
The results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full
fiscal year ending December 31, 2000.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CASH EQUIVALENTS
We consider all highly-liquid investments (i.e., with a maturity of three months
or less when purchased) to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market valuation. Cost is
determined on various methods which approximate the first-in, first-out method.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at acquisition cost. Depreciation is computed
principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets which range from two to five years for molds, machinery and equipment,
and furniture and fixtures. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the
shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
At June 30, 2000, we had the following financial instruments: cash and cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and
short-term debt. The carrying value of such financial instruments approximates
their fair value based on the liquidity of these financial instruments or based
on their short-term nature.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of goodwill and product development costs.
Costs of business acquisitions in excess of net asset of subsidiaries acquired
(goodwill) are amortized on a straight-line basis over a ten-year period. We
record impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and
circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted
cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less then the carrying
amounts of those assets. This methodology includes intangible assets acquired.
Goodwill relating to specific intangible assets is included in the related
impairment measurements to the extent it is identified with such assets.
Product development costs consist of product design and development (through
subcontractors) for the various toys and children's products that we sell. The
designs are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and amortized on
a straight-line basis over a one-year to five-year period, depending on their
nature.
Management reviews goodwill and other intangible assets periodically for
possible impairment. This policy includes recognizing write-downs if it is
probable that measurable undiscounted future cash flows and/or the aggregate net
cash flows of an asset, as measured by current revenues and costs (exclusive of
depreciation) over the asset's remaining depreciable life, are not sufficient to
recover the net book value of an asset.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
We transact business on a credit basis with our customers. We routinely assess
the financial strength of our customers and, as a consequence, believe that our
trade accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited. We do not require
collateral to support customer receivables. However, foreign receivables are
generally secured by a letter of credit. We maintain an allowance for potential
credit losses and such losses have been within management's expectations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
We recognize revenue upon shipment of the product to the customer, with
appropriate allowances made for estimated returns and uncollectible accounts.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The
statement employs an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and
reporting of deferred income taxes.
Generally, SFAS 109 allows for recognition of deferred tax assets in the current
period for the future benefit of net operating loss carry-forward and items for
which expenses have been recognized for financial statement purposes but will be
deductible in future periods. A valuation allowance is recognized, if the weight
of available evidence is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We have elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25) and related interpretations
in accounting for our employee stock options.
Under APB 25, to the extent that the exercise price of our employee stock
options equals management's estimate of the fair value of the underlying stock
on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized. To the extent that
the fair market value of the common stock at date of grant exceeds the option
price, compensation expense is recorded.
Deferred expense on stocks and options issued to officers and directors for
services or other consideration to be received in the future are offset against
equity and are amortized to expense over the period of benefit.
LOSS PER SHARE
Loss per share is calculated in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per
share is computed by dividing net loss (profits) by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of
common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Common share equivalents
include employee stock options using the treasury method and dilutive
convertible securities using the if-converted method.
Common share equivalents have been excluded from the calculation of loss per
share for all periods presented, as their effect is anti-dilutive.
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
As of January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS Statement No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." SFAS 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and
display of comprehensive loss and its components. Our comprehensive loss is the
same as net loss for all periods presented.
PENSION PLAN
We have a 401(k) Plan for the benefit of our employees. Under the provisions of
the 401(k) Plan, employees may make contributions on a tax-deferred basis to
their 401(k) accounts, up to the legal limits provided for by United States
income tax regulations. At our discretion, we may contribute a portion of our
profits to the 401(k) Plan. Such contributions are allocated between members of
the 401(k) Plan based on a pre-stated formula. Employer contributions vest with
401(k) Plan participants at the rate of 20% per year, beginning in year two and
ending in year six of employment. We have not made contributions to the 401(k)
Plan for 1999 or 2000.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has recently issued several
pronouncements, two of which may have future applicability, viz: Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 132, "Employers Disclosures about
Pensions and other Postretirement Benefits," effective June 15, 2000, and No.
137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," effective
June 15, 2000. The current financial statements would not have been impacted by
these pronouncements, as we have not participated in derivative transactions and
a 401(k) Plan.
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Stock-Based Compensation
In May 2000, we issued options to purchase 950,000 shares of common stock, at an
exercise price of $.001 per share, as follows: 400,000 to our then chief
executive officer, 300,000 to our then chief operating officer (now president),
250,000 to our chief financial officer (interim). We inadvertently issued
options to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock in excess of the maximum
number issuable under our 2000 Combination Stock Option Plan. 850,000 of the
newly-issued options had been exercised. Accordingly, in May 2000, we amended
outstanding options previously issued to reduce the number of options issuable
by 600,000, and the parties whose options were amended have agreed to return the
600,000 shares in exchange for the exercise price paid. We intend to re-issue
such options to such persons upon an increase in the number of shares available
under our 2000 Combination Stock Option Plan or upon adoption of a new plan.
The difference between the option price and the fair market value of the net
total of common stock at the date of the respective grants during the three
months ended June 30, 2000 was $547,000, which was charged to operations. Of the
850,000 shares which have been exercised, all were exercised by employees or
former employees. Additionally, we issued 2,250,000 shares of our unregistered
common stock to Vincent Goett, our Chairman and former President, on June 28,
2000. This issuance was in satisfaction of accrued salary in the amount of
$225,000, owed to Mr. Goett for the fiscal year 1999 and the six months ended
June 30, 2000. The difference between the fair market value of the common stock
and the amount owed at the date of issuance was $180,000, which was charged to
operations. Accordingly, common stock increased by $727,000 in the three months
ended June 30, 2000.
See Part II, Item 5. Other Information, of this Form 10-QSB, for a description
of the transaction in which Palmilla Ventures Limited Partnership, a related
party, for itself and on behalf of certain other related parties, surrendered
10,000,000 shares of our common stock. The 10,000,000 shares (minimum) and the
2,000,000 compensation shares are issuable by us. The 10,000,000 shares
surrendered are to be re-issued upon an increase in our authorized shares. The
2,000,000 shares to be issued as consideration for the surrender of the
10,000,000 shares were valued at our common stock's market value at the date of
the transaction ($2.00).
Treasury Stock represents the original value of the acquisition of the
10,000,000 shares which have been surrendered.
As the liability to the related parties will be liquidated by the issuance of
12,000,000 (minimum) shares when the authorized shares are increased, such
liability is reflected as a component of Shareholder's Deficit.
Accumulated Deficit
For the six months ended June 30, 2000, our accumulated deficit increased to the
extent of our net loss of $7,423,051.
4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND LITIGATION
In February, 2000, we signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to
acquire the majority of the issued and outstanding common stock of Trudy
Corporation ("Trudy"), a public company, from its major shareholders. The
transaction was not approved by our board of directors, and we have decided not
to proceed with this transaction.
In February 2000, we entered into two asset purchase agreements, as amended,
with Futech, one to acquire all the assets of Futech (other than those related
to the website www.oKid.com, and the other to purchase the URL domain name and
related website, www.oKid.com, and the related assets.
In June 2000, Futech filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code. Following the filing of the bankruptcy petition,
on July 12, 2000, we entered into a new Purchase and Sale Agreement with Futech
(the "Futech Sale Agreement") which supersedes all prior agreements between us
and Futech. This transaction was subject to, among other conditions, approval of
the Bankruptcy Court, which was denied on August 18, 2000. Accordingly, we have
withdrawn from the transactions contemplated by the Futech Sale Agreement,
including the purchase of the assets of Futech.
On May 16, 2000, Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc., as plaintiff ("Golden
Books"), served us with a Second Amended Complaint which names Futech, Vincent
W. Goett ("Goett"), and us as defendants. We were not named in the original
complaint or the first amended complaint. The case was pending in the United
States Bankruptcy court for the Southern District of New York (Bankruptcy case
No. 99-10030). On July 25, 2000, Golden Books and the Company entered into a
stipulation to suspend this litigation until the earliest to occur of: (1) the
closing of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement with Futech for the
Purchase and Sale of Assets, as amended (the "Agreement"); (2) rescission or
invalidation of the Agreement; or (3) January 1,2001. As noted above, we have
withdrawn from the transactions contemplated by the agreement for the purchase
and sale of Futech's assets.
The proceeding originally commenced in June 1999. The Second Amended Complaint
alleges, among other things, (i) that Futech is indebted to Golden Books in the
amount of $1 million under a promissory note dated August 14, 1996 ("Note"),
(ii) that Futech has defaulted on its obligations under the Note, (iii) that
Goett has personally guaranteed performance of Futech's obligations under the
Note, (iv) that Goett in January 2000 caused Futech to transfer all or virtually
all of its assets to the Company, and (v) that the transfer was made by Goett
and Futech knowingly with intent to deplete Futech of assets and that we
accepted the transfer knowingly and with intent to assist Goett and Futech in
depleting Futech of assets and thereby rendering it judgment-proof or, in the
alternative, that Futech, on or about January 2000, transferred to us Futech's
Interactive Books division and all of the assets and liabilities thereof. On the
basis of the foregoing, the Second Amended Complaint alleges that Futech, Goett
and the Company (or in the alternative Goett and the Company) are jointly and
severally liable for the $1 million under the Note, plus interest, costs and
reasonable attorney's fees.
The Second Amended Complaint also alleges (i) that Futech transferred its assets
to us with intent to hinder, delay or defraud Golden Books in pursuit of its
claim against Futech, (ii) that such transfer was made without receiving a
reasonably equivalent value for the transfer, (iii) that Futech was insolvent at
the time of transfer (or became insolvent as a result), (iv) that the transfer
included all or substantially all of Futech's assets to the Company, (v) that
the transfer of Futech assets to us was a "fraudulent conveyance" under Arizona
law, and (vi) that Goett conspired with Futech and Janex to effect the asset
transfer with the intent and for the purpose of hindering, delaying and
defrauding Futech's creditors, including rendering Futech judgment-proof, and
that such conduct was malicious and intended to injure Golden Books.
Based on the foregoing, Golden Books claims it is entitled to garnishment,
avoidance of the transfer, and attachment or other provisional remedy and $1
million, plus interest and punitive damages.
As described above, since we did not complete the acquisition of Futech's
assets, and have withdrawn from the transaction contemplating such acquisition,
we believe that we have strong defenses against the foregoing claims and intend
to vigorously defend against them. Although we believe that we have strong
defenses, no assurance can be given as to the outcome of the litigation, which
could have a material adverse effect on us.
On June 20, 2000, Jon Weber, d/b/a Alma Designs, as plaintiff ("Weber"), served
us with a Complaint which names Futech and us as defendants. The case is pending
in the United States District court for the Northern District of California, San
Jose Division (Case No. CA-00 20670). The Complaint alleges, among other things,
(i) that the defendants solicited the plaintiff to ship goods valued in excess
of $240,000, and failed to pay for the goods after their sale, (ii) that Futech
issued purchase orders to the plaintiff, (iii) that we are the parent company of
Futech, and that we caused Futech to transfer substantially all of its liquid
assets to us, and (iv) that the defendants fraudulently induced the plaintiff to
ship the merchandise knowing that it did not have sufficient funds to pay the
amount due and with the intent of not paying the amounts due. On the basis of
the foregoing, the Complaint demands judgment for $243,000, interest and costs
and punitive damages of $200,000. On August 2, 2000, the Court awarded a Default
Judgment against us and Futech in the amount of approximately $237,000. We are
not the parent company of Futech and, as described above, we have not
consummated the acquisition of Futech's assets. We intend to attempt to have the
Default Judgment vacated, as we believe that we have strong defenses against the
foregoing claims. We cannot assure you that we will be able to have the Default
Judgment vacated. Even if we are able to have the Default Judgment vacated, we
cannot give you any assurance as to the outcome of the litigation, which could
have a material adverse affect on us.
On June 30, 2000, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, L.P., as Plaintiff, served us
with a Complaint which names us and others as defendants. On July 7, 2000 we
were served with a first amended Complaint which changed the Plaintiff to
CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. ("Carr"). The case is pending in the Superior Court of
the State of Arizona in and for the County of Maricopa (case No. CV2000-012389).
The Complaint alleges that, on or about June 1, 2000, we issued a check for
$61,812.78 which was returned to Carr for insufficiency of funds. The Complaint
further alleges that we intended to defraud Carr. We issued the check to Carr in
payment of a portion of the rent owed by Futech Interactive Products, Inc.
("Futech") to Carr on a property located in Phoenix, Arizona. Carr seeks
judgment against us for twice the amount of the check (that is, $123,635.56), in
addition to interest, court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. On September
14, 2000 we answered the amended Complaint and asserted several affirmative
defenses. The outcome of this litigation is uncertain and could materially
adversely affect our financial condition.
On January 26, 2000, Caterpillar, Inc., as plaintiff ("Caterpillar"), served us
with a Complaint which names us and Futech as defendants. The case was pending
in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, Peoria County
(case No. 00 L26). The Complaint alleged that Janex is indebted to Caterpillar
in the amount of $45,000 in unpaid minimum royalty payments under a Trademark
Merchandise License Agreement dated April 15, 1997. On May 23, 2000, the Court
awarded a Default Judgment against us and Futech in the amount of $60,621.80.
On May 16, 2000, A.H. Warner Properties. L.L.C., as plaintiff ("Warner"), served
us with a Complaint which names us, Futech, and others as defendants. The case
was pending in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of
Los Angeles (case No. 00B03229). The Complaint alleges that Janex is indebted to
Warner for unpaid rent pursuant to a lease for a property located in Woodland
Hills, California, and seeks judgment for the debt and interest, legal fees and
expenses. The lease on the subject property expired on June 30, 2000. On July
17, 2000, the Court awarded a Default Judgment against us in the amount of
approximately $22,000.
In February and May, 2000, we borrowed on an unsecured basis an aggregate of
$115,000 from five institutional lenders. In August 2000, we agreed to convert
the amount of these advances into shares of our common stock at the rate of $.05
per share.
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Over the last year, we have been seeking to increase our sales and operating
performance through mergers with, or acquisitions of, selected companies with
complementary products. To this end, we had entered into agreements with Futech
Interactive Products, Inc. ("Futech"), and DaMert Company ("DaMert"). We had
also entered into a letter of intent with Trudy Corporation. We have since
abandoned our discussions with Trudy, and have withdrawn from the contemplated
transaction with Futech. The prolonged and expensive preparations for these
transactions have had a material adverse impact on our financial performance,
working capital position and business prospects. We have also failed to take
advantage of important licensing opportunities, causing further loss of product
sales.
We believe that we could benefit from such mergers and acquisitions, and we have
continued discussions and negotiations with DaMert, resulting in our current
planning as set out in Part II, Item 5. Other Information, of this Form 10-QSB.
We believe that the completion of the DaMert acquisition should: (i) provide
access to funding for inventory and operating expenses; (ii) allow the
introduction of new and complementary product lines with new licenses; and (iii)
enable us to recover markets which have been neglected for some time.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2000, we have been negotiating new agreements
to license technology in an effort to promote growth in our core business and
revenues.
Although we expect to realize revenues if we consummate the acquisition set out
in Part II, Item 5. Other Information, of this Form 10-QSB, we also expect that
our operating expenses will increase dramatically. We plan to implement a
thorough review of operating expenses with a view to reducing them wherever
possible; however, we cannot assure you that we will be able to reduce expenses
or that the acquired company will become profitable. We expect that interest
expense on newly-assumed debt arising from the planned acquisition (estimated at
$2,800,000) will approximate $280,000 per year until we are able to generate the
funds needed to reduce such debt. DaMert has incurred in the past, and continues
to incur, significant losses and negative cash flow. Accordingly, we expect to
continue to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future.
We plan to grow sales of existing products, to expand into new product lines,
and to reduce both our debt and our dependence on external financing. There can
be no assurance that we will complete the DaMert acquisition.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NET LOSS
Our net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 was $1,161,979 and
$7,423,051, respectively, compared with net losses of $276,708 and $484,926 for
the comparable periods in the prior year. Such increase is primarily
attributable to non-cash charges to operations of $727,000 and $6,796,000
related to stock-based compensation expense in the first and second quarters,
respectively.
NET SALES
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, net sales were $399 and $2,927
respectively, compared to net sales of $22,589 and $244,935 for the comparable
periods in the prior year. The decrease in net sales is due to several factors,
the most significant of which has been the concentration of our management's
focus during the second half of 1999 and the first six months of 2000 on the
acquisition of several complementary businesses, none of which has been
completed to date. This has had a material adverse effect on sales performance,
as management's attention was not directed to sales of existing products or the
development of new products. In addition, our shortage of operating capital
throughout this period has affected adversely our sales and marketing activities
and limited significantly our ability to acquire inventory, which in turn has
contributed to the reduction in sales. Unless and until we consummate the
acquisition described in Part II, Item 5. Other Information, of this Form
10-QSB, we do not expect that we will realize any significant sales during the
year ending December 31, 2000. The planned acquisition may not be consummated.
At June 30, 2000, the Company had no backlog of unfilled orders, compared to a
backlog of approximately $200,000 at June 30, 1999. The decrease in backlog is
due to the decrease in sales activity and the associated factors described
above.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin is equal to net sales plus royalty income, less cost of sales and
royalty expense.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, gross margin was a negative
$10,025 and $1,969 respectively, as compared to a positive gross margin of
$6,920 and $36,874 for the comparable periods in the prior year, reflecting
certain fixed expenses associated with cost of sales.
ROYALTY EXPENSE AND INCOME
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, there was $10,575 and $4,617
respectively of royalty expense, as compared to $797 and $6,152 for the
comparable prior periods. The increase in royalty expense for the six months
ending June 30, 2000 resulted from adjustments for prior sales. Overall, the
lack of royalty income
was a direct result of the very substantial reduction in sales for the six
months ending June 30, 2000, as described above.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, selling, general and
administrative expenses were $415,241 and $594,016, respectively, as compared to
$199,180 and $354,108 for the comparable periods in the prior year.
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to
increased expenses of approximately $292,000 for the costs of legal, financial,
professional and accounting services related to SEC compliance, partially offset
by a reduction of recurring operating expenses.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, we incurred stock-based
compensation (non-cash) in the amount of $727,000 and $6,796,000 respectively.
Of the $6,796,000 in stock-based compensation incurred in the six months ended
June 30, 2000, $2,616,000 relates to 2,500,000 stock options granted during the
period, $4,000,000 relates to stock issuable to related parties as compensation
for surrendering their shares to us, and $180,000 relates to issuance of
2,250,000 shares of our common stock to our Chairman and former President in
satisfaction of accrued salary owing to him. See Part II, Item 5. Other
Information, of this Form 10-QSB, for a description of the transactions in which
certain related parties surrendered their shares to us.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We continue to experience a severe working capital deficiency and negative cash
flow. We currently have no cash reserves, and are unable to meet our financial
obligations as they become due. We have an immediate and urgent need for cash.
Our working capital deficiency at June 30, 2000 was $3,713,252, including
indebtedness to a related party of approximately $1,624,617, compared to a
working capital deficiency of $3,322,667 at December 31, 1999. The increase in
working capital deficiency was due primarily to increased accounts payable,
accrued expenses, and amounts due to related parties. At this time, we are not
generating any revenue, and we are continuing to incur substantial costs and
expenses to fund our operations. We expect that our working capital deficiency
will increase significantly as a result of completing the planned acquisition
described in Part II, Item 5. Other Information, in this Form 10-QSB. We also
expect that the completion of the acquisition will exacerbate our cash flow
problems until we are able to benefit from expected increases in sales.
Based on current cash on hand, we need to raise additional funds immediately in
order to continue as a going concern. We plan to reduce the working capital
deficiency by raising additional capital in the form of either debt or equity
financings. Further, as described above, we plan to carefully review operating
expenses, with a view to reducing them wherever possible. We cannot assure you
that we will raise sufficient funds to reduce the working capital deficiency or
fund our operations. If we are unable to raise sufficient capital in a timely
fashion to reduce the working capital deficiency and to fund continuing
operations, our business will be adversely affected and we will not be able to
continue as a going concern.
Our auditors' report as at December 31, 1999 indicates, and our auditors
continue to believe, that certain factors raise substantial doubt about our
ability to continue as a going concern. Our auditors issued a going concern
opinion because we:
- have experienced a significant decline in revenues;
- have negative net worth and working capital; and
- have recurring losses.
Based upon our current budget and business planning, we believe that we will
need approximately $2 million of additional capital to fund our planned
operations over the next twelve months, and that we will need to raise or
generate such amount during the next twelve months to eliminate our auditors'
going concern opinion. We
cannot be sure that we will be able to internally generate or raise sufficient
funds to continue our operations, or that our auditors will not issue another
going concern opinion.
We are involved in various legal proceedings, as described in Part II Other
Information, Item 1: Legal Proceedings. In connection with such proceedings,
default judgments in the aggregate amount of approximately $350,000 have been
entered against us. We currently do not have the ability to pay these judgments.
The enforcement of these judgments will have a material adverse affect on our
business and financial condition and our ability to continue as a going concern.
As described under Part II, Item 5: Other Information, Futech has filed a
bankruptcy petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Futech claims that
we owe it approximately $1.6 million. The trustee of the Futech bankruptcy
estate may make a claim against us for the $1.6 million. If we were required to
pay all or even a part of such $1.6 million, there would be a material adverse
affect on our business and financial condition and our ability to continue as a
going concern.
Our ultimate ability to continue as a going concern depends on: (1) obtaining
additional capital to provide near-term operating cash; and (2) creation of a
sustainable positive cash flow.
Our operating activities used $239,534 of cash for the six months ended June 30,
2000, as compared to $967,064 for the six months ended June 30, 1999. The
decrease in cash used by our operating activities is primarily attributable to
an increase of $469,084 in accounts payable and accrued expenses (including
compensation expense) in the first six months of 2000, compared to a decrease of
$607,000 in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the same period in 1999.
The increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses reflects our lack of
operating capital. These factors were partially offset by an increased net loss
of approximately $6,940,000 partially offset by increased stock based
compensation of approximately $6,800,000.
Our investing activities used no cash during the six months ended June 30, 2000,
compared to using $30,615 during the same period in 1999. The decrease in cash
used by investing activities is a result of our lack of operating capital.
Our financing activities provided $246,000 of cash during the six months ended
June 30, 2000, compared to providing $950,169 in cash during the same period in
1999. The decrease in cash generated from financing activities is a result of
decreased advances from Futech, partially offset by $246,000 increase in loans
and notes payable.
As of June 30, 2000, subject to the availability of operating capital and
assuming the completion of the acquisition (discussed in Part II, Item 5. Other
Information, of this Form 10-QSB), we plan to make capital expenditures over the
next twelve months of up to $285,000 to fund new product development, including
initial licensing charges and tooling. If we complete our planned acquisition,
we expect to have significantly more employees then we currently have. Staff
numbers and efficiency will be considered as part of our overall approach to
reduction and control of operating expenses within the new corporate structure.
INFLATION
We do not believe that inflation has had a significant impact on our costs and
profits during the past two years.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have made forward-looking statements in this report that are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those described
below and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our
filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or
assumed future results of operations. Also, when we use words such as "believe,"
"expect," "anticipate" or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking
statements. Readers should understand that the following important factors, in
addition to those discussed in
the referenced SEC filings, could affect our future financial results, and could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our
forward-looking statements:
- the implementation of our growth strategy;
- the effects of the planned acquisition and new relationships with
complementary companies;
- the integration of the acquisition;
- the availability of additional capital;
- variations in stock prices and interest rates;
- fluctuations in quarterly operating results; and
- other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the
SEC.
We make no commitment to disclose any revisions to forward-looking statements,
or any facts, events or circumstances after the date hereof that may bear upon
forward-looking statements.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On May 16, 2000, Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc., as plaintiff ("Golden
Books"), served us with a Second Amended Complaint which names Futech, Vincent
W. Goett ("Goett"), and us as defendants. We were not named in the original
complaint or the first amended complaint. The case was pending in the United
States Bankruptcy court for the Southern District of New York (Bankruptcy case
No. 99-10030). On July 25, 2000, Golden Books and the Company entered into a
stipulation to suspend this litigation until the earliest to occur of: (1) the
closing of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement with Futech for the
Purchase and Sale of Assets, as amended (the "Agreement"); (2) rescission or
invalidation of the Agreement; or (3) January 1,2001. As described in Note 4 to
the financial statements included in this Form 10-QSB, we have withdrawn from
the transaction contemplated by the Agreement for the purchase and sale of
Futech assets.
The proceeding originally commenced in June 1999. The Second Amended Complaint
alleges, among other things, (i) that Futech is indebted to Golden Books in the
amount of $1 million under a promissory note dated August 14, 1996 ("Note"),
(ii) that Futech has defaulted on its obligations under the Note, (iii) that
Goett has personally guaranteed performance of Futech's obligations under the
Note, (iv) that Goett in January 2000 caused Futech to transfer all or virtually
all of its assets to the Company, and (v) that the transfer was made by Goett
and Futech knowingly with intent to deplete Futech of assets and that we
accepted the transfer knowingly and with intent to assist Goett and Futech in
depleting Futech of assets and thereby rendering it judgment-proof or, in the
alternative, that Futech, on or about January 2000, transferred to us Futech's
Interactive Books division and all of the assets and liabilities thereof. On the
basis of the foregoing, the Second Amended Complaint alleges that Futech, Goett
and the Company (or in the alternative Goett and the Company) are jointly and
severally liable for the $1 million under the Note, plus interest, costs and
reasonable attorney's fees.
The Second Amended Complaint also alleges (i) that Futech transferred its assets
to us with intent to hinder, delay or defraud Golden Books in pursuit of its
claim against Futech, (ii) that such transfer was made without receiving a
reasonably equivalent value for the transfer, (iii) that Futech was insolvent at
the time of transfer (or became insolvent as a result), (iv) that the transfer
included all or substantially all of Futech's assets to the Company, (v) that
the transfer of Futech assets to us was a "fraudulent conveyance" under Arizona
law, and (vi) that Goett conspired with Futech and Janex to effect the asset
transfer with the intent and for the purpose of hindering, delaying and
defrauding Futech's creditors, including
rendering Futech judgment-proof, and that such conduct was malicious and
intended to injure Golden Books.
Based on the foregoing, Golden Books claims it is entitled to garnishment,
avoidance of the transfer, and attachment or other provisional remedy and $1
million, plus interest and punitive damages.
As described in Item 5. Other Information, in this Part II, since we did not
complete the acquisition of Futech's assets, and have since withdrawn from the
transaction contemplating such acquisition, we believe that we have strong
defenses against the foregoing claims and intend to vigorously defend against
them. Although we believe that we have strong defenses, no assurance can be
given as to the outcome of the litigation, which could have a material adverse
effect on us.
On June 20, 2000, Jon Weber, d/b/a Alma Designs, as plaintiff ("Weber"), served
us with a Complaint which names Futech and us as defendants. The case is pending
in the United States District court for the Northern District of California, San
Jose Division (Case No. CA-00 20670). The Complaint alleges, among other things,
(i) that the defendants solicited the plaintiff to ship goods valued in excess
of $240,000, and failed to pay for the goods after their sale, (ii) that Futech
issued purchase orders to the plaintiff, (iii) that we are the parent company of
Futech, and that we caused Futech to transfer substantially all of its liquid
assets to us, and (iv) that the defendants fraudulently induced the plaintiff to
ship the merchandise knowing that it did not have sufficient funds to pay the
amount due and with the intent of not paying the amounts due. On the basis of
the foregoing, the Complaint demands judgment for $243,000, interest and costs
and punitive damages of $200,000. On August 2, 2000, the Court awarded a Default
Judgment against us and Futech in the amount of approximately $237,000. We are
not the parent company of Futech and, as described above, we have not
consummated the acquisition of Futech's assets. We intend to attempt to have the
Default Judgment vacated, as we believe that we have strong defenses against the
foregoing claims. We cannot assure you that we will be able to have the Default
Judgment vacated. Even if we are able to have the Default Judgment vacated, we
cannot give you any assurance as to the outcome of the litigation, which could
have a material adverse affect on us.
On June 30, 2000, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, L.P., as Plaintiff, served us
with a Complaint which names us and others as defendants. On July 7, 2000 we
were served with a first amended Complaint which changed the Plaintiff to
CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. ("Carr"). The case is pending in the Superior Court of
the State of Arizona in and for the County of Maricopa (case No. CV2000-012389).
The Complaint alleges that, on or about June 1, 2000, we issued a check for
$61,812.78 which was returned to Carr for insufficiency of funds. The Complaint
further alleges that we intended to defraud Carr. We issued the check to Carr in
payment of a portion of the rent owed by Futech Interactive Products, Inc.
("Futech") to Carr on a property located in Phoenix, Arizona. Carr seeks
judgment against us for twice the amount of the check (that is, $123,635.56), in
addition to interest, court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. On September
14, 2000 we answered the amended Complaint and asserted several affirmative
defenses. The outcome of this litigation is uncertain and could materially
adversely affect our financial condition.
On January 26, 2000, Caterpillar, Inc., as plaintiff ("Caterpillar"), served us
with a Complaint which names us and Futech as defendants. The case was pending
in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, Peoria County
(case No. 00 L26). The Complaint alleged that Janex is indebted to Caterpillar
in the amount of $45,000 in unpaid minimum royalty payments under a Trademark
Merchandise License Agreement dated April 15, 1997. On May 23, 2000, the Court
awarded a Default Judgment against us and Futech in the amount of $60,621.80.
On May 16, 2000, A.H. Warner Properties. L.L.C., as plaintiff ("Warner"), served
us with a Complaint which names us, Futech, and others as defendants. The case
was pending in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of
Los Angeles (case No. 00B03229). The Complaint alleges that Janex is indebted to
Warner for unpaid rent pursuant to a lease for a property located in Woodland
Hills, California, and seeks judgment for the debt and interest, legal fees and
expenses. The lease on the subject property expired on June 30, 2000. On July
17, 2000, the Court awarded Default Judgment against us in the amount of
approximately $22,000.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2000, we issued options to purchase an
aggregate 980,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.001 per
share. Of these options, 950,000 were issued to three of our officers, two of
whom are major stockholders, and 30,000 were issued to former employees for
services rendered. We inadvertently issued options to purchase 600,000 shares of
common stock in excess of the maximum number issuable under our 2000 Combination
Stock Option Plan. 880,000 of the newly-issued options had been exercised.
Accordingly, in May 2000, we amended outstanding options previously issued to
reduce the number of options issuable by 600,000, and the parties whose options
were amended have agreed to return the 600,000 shares in exchange for the
exercise price paid. We intend to re-issue such options to such persons upon an
increase in the number of shares available under our 2000 Combination Stock
Option Plan or upon adoption of a new plan.
During the six months ended June 30, 2000, we have sought to negotiate new
agreements to license technology and to acquire several companies with
complementary products in an effort to promote growth in our core business and
revenues, and we are continuing negotiations with additional prospective
licensors.
On January 19, 2000, we signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of
the capital stock of WebShare, Inc. ("WebShare"), a San Diego-based company that
provides lead generation services to the timeshare vacation resort industry
through its subsidiary, ResorTravel.com. The transaction is subject to, among
other things, the negotiation, execution and delivery of definitive agreements
and approval of our board of directors. No formal activity has taken place with
respect to this transaction since the date of the non-binding letter of intent.
In February 2000, we signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to acquire
the majority of the issued and outstanding common stock of Trudy Corporation, a
public company, from its major shareholders. The transaction was not approved by
our board of directors, and we have decided not to proceed with this
transaction.
In February 2000, we entered into two asset purchase agreements, as amended,
with Futech, one to acquire all the assets of Futech (other than those related
to the website www.oKid.com), and the other to purchase the URL domain name and
related website, www.oKid.comM and related assets.
In June 2000, Futech filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code. Following the filing of the bankruptcy petition,
on July 12, 2000, we entered into a new Purchase and Sale Agreement with Futech
(the "Futech Sale Agreement") which supersedes all prior agreements between us
and Futech. This transaction was subject to, among other conditions, approval of
the Bankruptcy Court, which was denied on August 18, 2000. Accordingly, we have
withdrawn from the transactions contemplated by the Futech Sale Agreement,
including the purchase of the assets of Futech.
In March 2000, we entered into a Merger Agreement, as amended ("Merger
Agreement"), with DaMert, a Berkeley, California-based designer, manufacturer,
and distributor of specialty toy products. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement,
DaMert would be merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janex. Under
the Merger Agreement, we would issue 2,650,000 shares of our common stock as
consideration for the Merger, and would assume up to $2,800,000 of DaMert's
obligations for certain loans. By virtue of the Merger, we will succeed to
DaMert's business, assets and liabilities. We would be obligated to issue
additional restricted shares of our common stock in the event that the market
price per share of the common stock is less than $2.00 at closing and has not
reached a price of $2.00 per share during the 24 months following the closing.
In addition, we have agreed to issue 64,425 shares of our common stock to a
major DaMert stockholder in satisfaction of approximately $129,000 of debt owing
to such stockholder by DaMert. The number of shares is subject to increase as
described above. This transaction is subject to, among other conditions,
approval of each party's board of directors and stockholders.
There can be no assurance that the DaMert acquisition will be consummated.
Because we did not have sufficient authorized but unissued shares of common
stock to execute our business and financial plans, in March 2000, Palmilla
Ventures Limited Partnership, of which Vincent Goett is a general partner,
agreed to surrender to the Company an aggregate of 10 million shares of our
common stock so that such shares could be restored to the status of authorized
but unissued shares of common stock. Of the aggregate 10 million shares
surrendered, 1,159,952 (6.0% of the outstanding common stock prior to surrender)
were being held for the benefit of Dan Lesnick, our then Chief Operating Officer
(now, our President) and a Director, 2,182,417 (11.4% of the outstanding common
stock prior to surrender) were being held for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Moore, and 1,657,631 (8.6% of the outstanding common stock prior to surrender)
were being held for the benefit of Mr. Les Friedland, a former President.
Under this Agreement, as soon as possible following an increase to 65,000,000 in
the number of our authorized but unissued shares, we will return the 10 million
shares surrendered and will issue the surrendering shareholders, PRO RATA, based
on the number of shares surrendered, an aggregate of 2 million additional shares
of common stock as compensation for surrendering their shares to us.
In addition, if the price of our common stock is lower when the 10 million
replacement shares are issued than it was on the date the shares were
surrendered, the surrendering shareholders will be issued additional shares, PRO
RATA, based on the number of shares surrendered, such that the total replacement
shares issued is equal in value on the replacement date to the value of the
shares surrendered on the date of surrender. For example, if the value of 10
million shares on the date of surrender was $15 Million and the market price of
the Company's common stock on the replacement date was $1.00, the surrendering
shareholders would be issued 15 million shares of common stock on the
replacement date to replace the $15 Million in value surrendered at the
surrender date.
On June 28, 2000, Vincent Goett, our Chairman and former President, was issued
2,250,000 shares of our unregistered common stock in satisfaction of accrued
salary in the amount of $225,000, owed to Mr. Goett for the fiscal year 1999 and
the six months ended June 30, 2000. The difference between the $225,000 owed and
the fair market value of the common stock at the date of issuance was $180,000,
which was charged to operations.
ITEM 6. RECENT ISSUES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
On June 28, 2000, we issued 2,250,000 shares of unregistered common stock to our
Chairman and former President in satisfaction of accrued salary in the principal
amount of $225,000, owed to Mr. Goett for the fiscal year 1999 and the six
months ended June 30, 2000. The issuance of the shares was effected without
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance upon the
exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The
facts relied upon to establish such exemption are as follows: (1) there was a
single accredited investor who had full access to all relevant information about
us; (2) there was no general solicitation; and (3) the certificates evidencing
the shares are subject to restriction on transfer.
In February and May, 2000, we borrowed on an unsecured basis an aggregate of
$115,000 from five individual lenders. The transaction was exempt from
registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
transaction was exempt based on the following facts: there was no general
solicitation, there was a limited number of investors, each of whom was
sophisticated about business and financial matters, and each investor had the
opportunity to ask questions of our management. In August 2000, we agreed to
convert the amount of these advances into shares of our common stock at the rate
of $.05 per share.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS. The following exhibits have been or are being filed
herewith, and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-B:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
2.1 Global Merger Agreement dated June 4, 1999 and incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the
Commission June 15, 1999. (1)
2.2 Termination Agreement dated as of December 1, 1999 relating to Global
Merger Agreement. (1)
2.3 Termination, Release and Settlement Agreement dated December 1999. (1)
2.4 Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets between Futech Interactive
Products, Inc. and the Company dated February 25, 2000, as amended by
the First Amendment thereto dated April 28, 2000. (11)
2.5 Agreement for Purchase and Sale of oKid Assets between Futech
Interactive Products, Inc. and the Company dated February 25, 2000, as
amended by the First Amendment thereto dated April 28, 2000. (11)
2.6 Merger Agreement between, among others, the Company and DaMert Company
dated March 2000, as amended by the First Amendment thereto dated May
10, 2000. (11)
3.1 Articles of Incorporation. (2)
3.2 Amendment No. 1 to Articles of Incorporation. (3)
3.3 Statement of Resolution Establishing Series for Shares. (3)
3.4 Amendment No. 2 to Articles of Incorporation. (3)
3.5 Bylaws of the Company. (4)
3.6 Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated August 11,
1994 and filed on August 16, 1994. (5)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (3)
10.1 Lease Agreement between With Design in Mind International, Inc., a
Colorado corporation and Warner Center Business Park Properties III,
L.P. for premises located at 21700 Oxnard Street, Suite 1610, Woodland
Hills, CA 91367, dated January 6, 1994. (6)
10.26 Indemnification Agreement wherein the Company is indemnifying its
former accountants BDO Seidman, LLP for claims arising out of the
reissuance of the Company's 1997 financial statements. (7)
10.27 Letter Agreement between Palmilla Ventures Limited Partnership and the
Company dated March 9, 2000, as supplemented by a Letter Agreement
dated April 15, 2000. (11)
10.28 First Amendment of Option Agreement between the Company and Daniel
Lesnick dated May 12, 2000. (12)
10.29 Letter withdrawing from the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets
between the Company and Futech Interactive Products, Inc., dated July
12, 2000 ("Purchase Agreement") and Purchase Agreement. (12)
10.30 Subscription Agreement between the Company and Vincent W. Goett, dated
as of June 28, 2000. (12)
16 Letter of BDO Seidman, LLP. (8)
16.1 Letter of Ernst & Young, LLP. (9)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (1)
27 Financial Data Schedule (12)
99.1 2000 Combination Stock Option Plan. (10)
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(1) Filed as an Exhibit with the same exhibit number to the Company's Form
10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated by this
reference.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 8-A, filed with the Commission on August 15, 1989 and
declared effective on September 1, 1989.
(3) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 filed August 8, 1990.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 8-A, filed with the Commission on August 15, 1989 and
declared effective on September 1, 1989.
(5) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit to the Company's Registration
Statement filed with the Commission December 20, 1994.
(6) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-KSB for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993.
(7) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K SB for
the year ended December 31, 1998.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16 to the Company's Form 8-K filed
with the Commission of March 10, 1999.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16 to the Company's Form 8-K filed
with the Commission on April 28, 2000.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Form S-8
Registration Statement filed with the Commission on March 24, 2000.
(11) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB
for the quarter ended March 31, 2000.
(12) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K - Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Registrant
By: /s/ Vincent W. Goett
Date: November 17, 2000 --------------------------------
Vincent W. Goett
Chairman
By: /s/ Daniel Lesnick
Date: November 17, 2000 ---------------------------------
Daniel Lesnick
President and Director