<Page> AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 31, 2001 REGISTRATION NO. 333- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------ FORM SB-2 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ------------------------------ PRO ELITE, INC. <Table> NEW JERSEY 5190 22-3161866 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Primary Standard (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation or Organization) Industrial Identification Number) Classification Code Number) </Table> ------------------------------ 100 DORIGO LANE, SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY 07094 (201) 601-0400 (Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices) ROBERT POLSKY CEO, PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 100 DORIGO LANE, SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY 07094 (201) 601-0400 (Name, Address and Telephone Number for Agent for Service) ------------------------------ Copies to: JEFFREY A. RINDE, ESQ. BONDY & SCHLOSS LLP 6 EAST 43RD STREET, 25TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017 TELEPHONE (212) 661-3535 FACSIMILE (212) 972-1677 ------------------------------ APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective. If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering: / / If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering: / / If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering: / / If delivery of the Prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check the following box: / / CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE <Table> <Caption> PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF AMOUNT TO BE PROPOSED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE OFFERING REGISTRATION SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE (1) PRICE (1) FEE (2) Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (3)........................................... 11,000,000 $0.048 $ 528,000 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(4)... 1,450,000 $ 0.30 435,000 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(5)... 200,000 $ 1.25 250,000 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(6)... 200,000 $ 2.50 500,000 Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(7)... 12,000,000 $0.048 576,000 TOTAL........................................ 24,850,000 $2,289,000 $572.25 </Table> (1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457. (2) The total amount of the Registration Fee has been paid in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement. (3) Represent 10,000,000 shares issuable upon conversion of a 10% Convertible Promissory Note at a conversion price of $.048 per share and 1,000,000 as interest thereon for the one year term of the note. (4) Represent shares of common stock held by selling shareholders. (5) Represent 180,000 shares underlying Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable until January 31, 2002 and 20,000 shares underlying Class C Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable until May 31, 2002, each at a price of $1.25 per share. (6) Represent 180,000 shares underlying Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable until January 31, 2002 and 20,000 shares underlying Class D Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable until May 31, 2002, each at a price of $2.50 per share. (7) Represent shares underlying Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, each of which is convertible into ten shares of Pro Elite's common stock. THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8 (A), MAY DETERMINE. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <Page> SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST 31, 2001 PROSPECTUS PRO ELITE, INC. 24,850,000 SHARES ------------------ This prospectus covers up to 24,850,000 shares of the common stock, par value $.0001 per share of Pro Elite, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, which may be sold by certain shareholders named in this prospectus. The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus may be sold by the selling shareholders from time to time in transactions on the open market or in negotiated transactions, in each case at prices satisfactory to them. Pro Elite will bear all of the expenses of this offering but will receive none of the proceeds from any shares sold. LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE RISK FACTORS BEGINNING ON PAGE 7 OF THIS PROSPECTUS. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL NOR DOES IT SEEK AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED. NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY OTHER REGULATORY BODY HAS APPROVED THESE SHARES OR DETERMINED THAT THIS PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANYONE TO TELL YOU OTHERWISE. ------------------------ The date of this prospectus is , 2001 <Page> PROSPECTUS SUMMARY THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WE PRESENT MORE FULLY ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS. YOU SHOULD READ THIS ENTIRE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY. OUR BUSINESS Pro Elite, Inc. was incorporated in New Jersey in 1992. We are in the business of marketing premium "branded apparel" which in this context means apparel, such as shirts, hats, and sweaters, that have had a sports or corporate logo, name and/or slogan applied by means of embroidering to the apparel. We deal only in premium quality apparel and embroidering as opposed to mass merchandised apparel exhibiting printed sports logos and names. We engage various contractors for the supply of apparel and then contract with other companies to apply specified embroidered logos, names and/or slogans to the apparel. Once the finished goods are delivered, we then distributes the finished product through a variety of distribution channels. OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICES Our executive offices are located at 100 Dorigo Lane, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094. Our telephone number is (201) 601-0400. THE OFFERING <Table> Description of shares........................ Common stock par value $.0001 per share. Common stock outstanding before this offering................................... 3,036,377 shares Common stock offered by selling securityholders............................ 24,850,000 shares Common stock outstanding after conversion or exercise of preferred stock, notes or warrants held by selling securityholders... 25,436,377 shares Proceeds..................................... Because we are conducting the offering on behalf of selling securityholders, they will receive all of the proceeds from the sale of their shares. To the extent that they convert outstanding notes into shares of our common stock or exercise their warrants to purchase such shares, Pro Elite will receive the amount of the forgiven note principal or the exercise price of any such warrants. We plan to use these amounts for general working capital. Although we will not receive the proceeds from the sale of shares in this offering, we will pay all of the expenses of the offering, including, without limitation, professional fees and printing expenses. Risk Factors................................. An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk, and should be considered only by persons who can afford the loss of their entire investment. See "Risk Factors." </Table> We are registering the common stock covered by this prospectus in order to fulfill obligations we have under various agreements with the selling securityholders. 2 <Page> 11,000,000 of the shares being offered underlie an Amended and Restated 10% Convertible Promissory Note, dated as of April 13, 2001, in the original principal amount of $450,000. The note is convertible at a rate of $.045 per share. 10,000,000 of these shares are issuable upon conversion of the original note principal, and 1,000,000 represent one year's interest on the note. An additional 500,000 of the shares being offered were issued to the holder of this note in exchange for such holder's agreement to subordinate up to $50,000 of his note principal to a new lender. 180,000 of the shares being offered underlie Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants which were issued to investors in a private offering commencing January 30, 2001. Each of these warrants entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $1.25 per share until January 31, 2002. 180,000 of the shares being offered underlie Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants, which were also issued in the January 30, 2001 private offering. Each Class B warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at $2.50 per share until January 31, 2002. 20,000 of the shares being offered underlie Class C Common Stock Purchase Warrants which were issued to investors in a private offering commencing May 31, 2001. Each of these warrants entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $1.25 per share until May 31, 2002. 20,000 of the shares being offered underlie Class D Common Stock Purchase Warrants, which were also issued in the January 30, 2001 private offering. Each Class D warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at $2.50 per share until May 31, 2002. 12,000,000 of the shares being offered underlie 1,200,000 shares of our preferred stock, $.0001 par value, which are held by two of our executive officer/directors. The remaining 1,450,000 shares being offered are held directly by selling shareholders and were issued in private offerings. 3 <Page> SUMMARY HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA The following table presents summary historical financial information for the three months ended May 31, 2001 and the fiscal years ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000, and certain balance sheet information. The data was taken from our financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, and you should read the actual financial statements for a complete presentation of this information. <Table> <Caption> FOR THE THREE FOR THE YEAR ENDED MONTHS --------------------------- ENDED FEBRUARY 28, FEBRUARY 29, MAY 31, 2001 2001 2000 ------------- ------------ ------------ (UNAUDITED) OPERATING DATA Sales.................................................... $ 196,540 $1,250,112 $1,668,680 Cost of Sales............................................ 140,797 928,552 1,361,318 Selling, general and administrative expenses............. 234,554 972,722 969,214 Net Income (loss)........................................ 495,383 (714,644) (688,131) Net Income (loss) per common share outstanding........... $ 0.29 $ (1.25) (1.38) Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding............................................ 1,727,562 572,298 497,355 BALANCE SHEET DATA Current assets........................................... 544,590 642,688 Total assets............................................. 630,511 728,655 Current liabilities...................................... 703,402 1,247,597 Long term liabilities.................................... 81,425 310,757 Stockholders' deficiency................................. (153,416) (829,699) Working Capital (deficit)................................ (158,812) (604,909) </Table> 4 <Page> RISK FACTORS You should carefully consider the following risk factors before purchasing our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition and operating results could be adversely affected. If that happens, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment. WE HAVE INCURRED SIGNIFICANT OPERATING LOSSES AND HAVE AN ACCUMULATED DEFICIT. For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000, we incurred net losses of $714,644 and $688,131, respectively. Although, we had net income of $495,383 for the three months ended May 31, 2001, income for that period includes $683,439 from nonrecurring gains. In addition, we had a total stockholders deficiency of $154,316 and an accumulated deficit of $1,579,671 at May 31, 2001. OUR AUDITORS HAVE EXPRESSED DOUBT ABOUT OUR VIABILITY AS GOING CONCERN. Pro Elite's independent auditors have included an explanatory paragraph in their report on our financial statements as of and for the year ended February 29, 2001 which states that our operations have generated recurring losses and we had working capital and stockholders' deficiencies as of February 28, 2001. Such matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. See "Financial Statements and Report of Independent Public Accountants" included elsewhere in this prospectus. WE WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FINANCING IN ORDER TO GROW If we do not have sufficient cash resources, our growth could be limited unless we are able to obtain additional capital through additional debt or equity financing. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such financing if and when it is needed. As a result, we may be unable to implement or manage our expansion strategy, which may have an adverse effect on our business or future prospects. WE CANNOT BE CERTAIN OF PRO ELITE'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS GROWTH STRATEGY As part of our growth strategy, Pro Elite seeks to develop existing merchandise categories and increase distribution. We cannot be certain that these strategies will be successful. Our success depends on various factors, including strength of Pro Elite's brand name, competitive conditions, our ability to manage increased sales and expansion, the availability of desirable locations and the negotiation of terms with retailers. OUR INDUSTRY IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE The market for branded apparel is highly competitive. Within each of our geographic markets, we face significant competition from global and regional branded apparel companies, as well as retailers that market apparel under their own labels. These and other competitors pose significant challenges to our potential market share in our major U.S. markets and make it more difficult to make gains in newer markets. Pro Elite also competes with other apparel companies for the production capacity of independent manufacturers that produce our apparel. Many of our competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater financial, distribution, marketing and other resources and have achieved greater recognition for their brand names for product lines or certain products than Pro Elite. Increased competition by existing and future competitors could result in reductions in display areas in retail locations, reductions in sales or in prices of our products. 5 <Page> WE DEPEND ON INDEPENDENT MANUFACTURERS Our products are produced by various independent manufacturers. The inability of a manufacturer to ship orders of Pro Elite's products in a timely manner or to meet our quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery requirements of our customers for those items, which could result in cancellation of orders, refusal to accept deliveries or a reduction in purchase prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Although Pro Elite enters into a number of purchase order commitments each season, we do not have long-term contracts with any manufacturer. None of the manufacturers used by Pro Elite produces our products exclusively, and we must compete with other apparel companies for manufacturers' production capacity. Although our internal and vendor operating guidelines promote ethical business practices, and our sourcing personnel periodically visit and monitor the operations of our independent manufacturers, we do not control these vendors or their labor practices. The violation of labor or other laws by an independent manufacturer of Pro Elite, or their divergence from ethical labor practices, could result in adverse publicity for Pro Elite and could have a material adverse effect on our business. PRO ELITE DEPENDS ON KEY SUPPLIERS Certain of the specialty fabrics used by Pro Elite and manufactured to our custom specification may be available, in the short-term, from only one or a very limited number of sources. While Pro Elite believes we could identify and qualify additional factories to produce these materials, the unavailability of such manufacturers could have a material adverse effect on our business. PRO ELITE ENGAGES IN ADVANCE PURCHASES OF PRODUCTS To minimize purchasing costs, the time necessary to fill customer orders and the risk of non-delivery, we place orders for our products with its manufacturers prior to the time we have received all of its customers' orders and maintains an inventory of certain products that we anticipate will be in greater demand. There is no assurance, however, that we will be able to sell the products it has ordered from manufacturers or that it has in its inventory. Customers may cancel orders 45 days prior to the date of the shipment of the products. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-downs and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. PRO ELITE DEPENDS ON THE COLLECTIBILITY OF RECEIVABLES We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial circumstances, generally without requiring collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of seasonal products, we offer customers discounts for placing pre-season orders and extended payment terms for taking delivery before the peak shipping season. These extended payment terms increase our exposure to the risk of uncollectible receivables. Financial difficulties of customers could have a material adverse effect on our business. WE DEPEND ON PROPRIETARY RIGHTS Pro Elite uses trademarks, some of which are registered, and licenses and distributes trademarked items from third parties. We believe these registered and common law trademarks have significant value and are important to our ability to create and sustain demand for our products. There is no assurance that these trademarks do not or will not violate the proprietary rights of others, that they would be upheld if challenged or that we would, in that event, not be prevented from using these trademarks any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. We could incur substantial costs in legal actions relating to our use of intellectual property or the use of our 6 <Page> intellectual property rights by others, which, even if successful, could have a material adverse effect on our business. EFFECTS OF WEATHER COULD INFLUENCE DEMAND FOR OUR OUTERWEAR Sales of our outerwear are dependent in part on the weather and may decline in years in which weather conditions do not favor the use of our outerwear. For example, we believe unseasonably warm weather in the northern United States would cause customers to delay, and in some cases reduce or cancel, orders for our outerwear, which could have an adverse effect on our net sales. Sustained periods of unseasonably warm weather could have a material adverse effect on our business. WE DEPEND UPON KEY PERSONNEL FOR FUTURE SUCCESS Our future success will depend to a large extent on the continued contributions of Robert Polsky, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Polsky, our President and Secretary. In addition, while each of these officers has signed an employment agreement with Pro Elite, the existence of such an agreement does not assure us of their continued services. Our future success and plans for growth also depend on our ability to attract, train and retain personnel in all areas of our business. The loss of the services of either of Messrs. Polsky or one or more of our other key personnel, or the inability of Pro Elite to continue to attract qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. SEASONAL FLUCTUATIONS AND ECONOMIC CYCLICALITY COULD AFFECT OUR OPERATING RESULTS Our results of operations have fluctuated and may continue to fluctuate significantly from period to period. Our products are marketed on a seasonal basis. This seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions, changes in consumer behavior and weather conditions, could adversely affect Pro Elite and cause our results of operations to fluctuate. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. The sale of Pro Elite's products is subject to substantial cyclical fluctuation. Sales tend to decline in periods of recession or uncertainty regarding future economic prospects that affect consumer spending, particularly on discretionary items. This cyclicality and any related fluctuation in consumer demand could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. WE DEPEND ON CONSUMER PREFERENCES Any change in consumer preferences or consumer interest in our products could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, although we believe our products have not been significantly affected by past fashion trends, changes in fashion trends could have a greater impact as we expand our product offerings. Furthermore, decisions about product designs often are made in advance of consumer acceptance. Although we attempt to manage our inventory risk through early commitments by retailers, production orders must generally be placed with manufacturers before all of a season's orders are received by us. Failure to anticipate and respond to changes in consumer preferences and demands could lead to, among other things, lower sales, excess inventories and lower margins, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. WE HAVE NEVER DECLARED OR PAID CASH DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON STOCK We currently intend to retain future earnings in its business and does not intend to pay any cash dividends on shares of its Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, certain of our credit facilities prevent us from declaring or paying any dividends on its capital stock without the prior written consent. 7 <Page> THERE IS ONLY A LIMITED PUBLIC MARKET FOR OUR SHARES The shares of our common stock are publicly traded, but their market is limited. We cannot be certain that this market can be sustained. Our shares have been delisted from the OTC Bulletin Board because it is not a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Pro Elite does intend to become a reporting company in order for the trading of its common stock to resume on the OTC Bulletin Board. However, if we cannot maintain a market for our common stock, an investor runs the risk of having to hold the Shares underlying the Units indefinitely. CONTROL BY PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS Currently, Robert Polsky, the Chief Executive Officer and Michael Polsky, the President, beneficially own a substantial percentage of the outstanding Common Stock. In addition, after giving effect to the issuance to Messrs. Polsky of the 1,200,000 shares in the aggregate of our preferred stock as of the date of the offering, they will have authority to cast ten votes for each preferred share held in any action taken by the common stockholders either by consent or at a meeting. As a result, acting together they will be able to control all matters requiring approval by the shareholders of Pro Elite, including the election of directors and the amendment of our articles of incorporation, without the cooperation of other shareholders. SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE Sales of a substantial number of shares of the Common Stock in the public market, or the prospect of such sales, could adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock and our ability to raise capital in the future in the equity markets. POTENTIAL ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK Our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, permits the board of directors to designate and issue up to 12,000,000 shares of preferred stock without additional action by the Company's shareholders. Only 1,200,000 such shares are currently issued and outstanding. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE ASSUMPTIONS BY US AND ARE UNCERTAIN. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The Company is seeking to re-establish its listing on the OTC Bulletin Board, which now requires all listed companies to be registered with the SEC under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and to be current in its required filings once so registered. Our common stock currently trades on the over-the-counter "pink sheets" under the symbol PETE. The table below sets forth the quarterly high and low bid prices for the Company's Common Stock for each calendar quarter during the period from March 1, 1999 through February 28, 2001. These 8 <Page> prices are from the OTC Bulletin Board for the period March 1, 1999 through March 9, 2000 thereafter the prices are as quoted in the Pink Sheets: <Table> <Caption> 1999 2000 2001 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- QUARTER HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW - ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- 1st.................. $1.125 $0.625 $ 0.50 $0.125 $0.1875 $0.03 2nd.................. $0.812 $0.625 $0.125 $0.125 $ 0.375 $0.22 3rd.................. $0.593 $0.343 $0.125 $0.125 $ 0.375 $0.16 4th.................. $0.500 $0.160 $0.187 $0.125 $ 2.00 $0.20 </Table> The last reported sale price of our common stock as of August 7, 2001 was $0.30 per share, as reported by Pink Sheets.com. The prices represented above are bid and ask prices, which represent prices between broker-dealers, do not include retain mark-ups, mark-downs or any commissions to broker-dealers and may not reflect prices in actual transactions. Effective January 13, 2001, we effected a 1:6 reverse split of our common stock. The prices quoted above for periods prior to that date do not give effect to the reverse split. As of August 30, Pro Elite had approximately 46 holders of record. We have never paid cash dividends and do not intend to pay any cash dividends with respect to our common stock in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain any earnings for use in the operation of our business. Our board of directors will determine dividend policy in the future based upon, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant at the time. We intend to retain appropriate levels of our earnings, if any, to support our business activities. 9 <Page> CAPITALIZATION The following table sets forth our capitalization as of May 31, 2001. The table should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. <Table> <Caption> MAY 31, 2001 ------------ Short term debt............................................. $ 472,778 (1) ----------- Long term debt.............................................. 81,425 ----------- Stockholders' deficiency Series A Preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share; authorized--12,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding--1,200,000 shares........................... 120 Common stock, par value $.0001 per share; authorized--20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding--2,536,377 shares........................... 253 Additional paid-in capital.................................. 2,000,982 Subscription receivable for 1,200,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock........................................... (576,000) Accumulated deficit......................................... (1,579,671) ----------- Total stockholders' deficiency........................ (154,316) ----------- Total capitalization.................................. $ 399,887 =========== </Table> - ------------------------ (1) Excludes accounts payable and accrued expenses of $230,624. 10 <Page> SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following selected financial data has been derived from the financial statements of Pro Elite as of and for the three months ended May 31, 2001 and for the years ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000. The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with and are qualified in their entirety by Pro Elite's audited and unaudited Financial Statements and the notes thereto as well as "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this prospectus. <Table> <Caption> FOR THE THREE FOR THE YEAR ENDED MONTHS --------------------------- ENDED FEBRUARY 28, FEBRUARY 29, MAY 31, 2001 2001 2000 ------------- ------------ ------------ (UNAUDITED) OPERATING DATA Sales.................................................... $ 196,540 $1,250,112 $1,668,680 Cost of Sales............................................ 140,797 928,552 1,361,318 Selling, general and administrative expenses............. 234,554 972,722 969,214 Net Income (loss)........................................ 495,383(1) (714,644) (688,131) Basic net Income (loss) per common share outstanding..... $ 0.29(2) ($ 1.25) (1.38)(3) Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding............................................ 1,727,562 572,298 497,355 BALANCE SHEET DATA Current assets........................................... 544,590 642,688 Total assets............................................. 630,511 728,655 Current liabilities...................................... 703,402 1,247,597 Long term liabilities.................................... 81,425 310,757 Stockholders' deficiency................................. (153,416) (829,699) Working Capital (deficit)................................ (158,812) (604,909) </Table> - ------------------------ (1) Includes $621,685 and $61,754 of income from litigation settlement and gain on extinguishment of debt, respectively. (2) Includes $.04 per shares applicable to extraordinary gain. (3) Includes $.08 per share applicable to extraordinary gain. 11 <Page> MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION GENERAL Our business is the marketing of branded apparel. The two primary distribution channels we have developed are (1) the sale of sports branded apparel through a license with Collegiate Licensing, and (2) the sale of corporate branded apparel through contacts with individual companies. In keeping with our corporate strategy we seek to develop new sports licenses and to implement new product presentations for corporate branded apparel. We are investigating branding licenses with additional sports organizations and intend to seek licenses with such sports associations where research indicates that a market for branded apparel exists. As we identify specific potential markets for sports branded apparel, we intend to seek out new licenses. For those licenses that do not perform we plan either to terminate the licenses or allow them to expire. Pro Elite's new marketing strategies for corporate apparel will continue to focus on providing our corporate clients with appropriate casual wear suitable for today's corporate casual look, in addition to casual wear that will carry the client's name into corporate sponsored extracurricular activities such as golf tournaments. However, there can be no assurance that our corporate strategies can be successfully executed or that increased revenues will result from these strategies. Consumer tastes and preferences may not be attracted to Pro Elite's licensed brands, and our corporate branding strategy may not result in improved sales. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS As of March 31, 2001, our license agreement with National Football League Properties (NFLP) expired. This license accounted for a substantial portion of our sales during fiscal 2000 and 2001. As part of a litigation settlement with NFLP, we agreed to liquidate our NFL branded merchandise by June 30, 2001. In order to do so, we had to sharply reduce our sale prices for this merchandise. This affected our sales, costs of sales and net income (loss) for fiscal 2001 and for the three months ended May 31, 2001. THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2001 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2000 Sales increased $2,533 (1%) to $196,540 for the three months ended May 31, 2001 from $194,007 for the three months ended May 31, 2000. This increase resulted from an increase in our corporate logo business for which we added additional sales force. The increase was partially offset by reduced pricing on NFL branded sportswear in our effort to liquidate the line prior to the deadline imposed by the litigation settlement. Cost of sales increased $55,198 (64%) to $140,797 for the three months ended May 31, 2001 from $85,599 for the three months ended May 31, 2000. This disproportionately large increase in cost of sales, as compared with the (1%) increase in sales, resulted from our need to close-out our inventory of NFL merchandise prior to the deadline under our settlement with them. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $11,914 (5%) to $234,554 for the three months ended May 31, 2001 from $246,468 in the three months ended May 31, 2000. The decrease in operating expenses resulted from a reduction in the percentage commission paid to our national sales force. Interest expense declined $6,005 (39%) to $9,245 for the three months ended May 31, 2001 from $15,250 for the three months ended May 31, 2000. The decrease resulted from the discontinuation of our financing arrangement with our primary lender. 12 <Page> We had net income of $495,383 for the three months ended May 31, 2001 as compared to a net loss of $153,310 for the three months ended May 31, 2000. However, in addition, we had (i) a gain on the litigation settlement with the NFLP of $621,685 (see Note 11 to our Audited Financial Statements) and (ii) an extraordinary gain of $61,754 from the extinguishment of loan debt which contributed to our net income. YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 COMPARED WITH YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 Sales declined $418,568 (25%) to $1,250,112 for the year ended February 28, 2001 from $1,668,680 in the year ended February 29, 2000. This decrease resulted from the loss of our NFL license and the resulting decline in sales prices on NFL branded apparel. An additional factor resulting in reduced sales was a shift in consumer taste from sports branded apparel to designer or equipment branded apparel such as "Nike", "No Fear" and "Tommy Hilfiger". Cost of sales declined $432,766 (32%) to $928,552 for the year ended February 28, 2001 from $1,361,318 in the year ended February 29, 2000. This corresponded to, and resulted from, the decline in sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3,508 (0.4%) to $972,722 for the year ended February 28, 2001 from $969,214 in the year ended February 29, 2000. The relatively insignificant increase in operating expenses resulted mainly from an increase in legal and accounting fees. Interest expense declined $1,297 (2%) to $63,482 for the year ended February 28, 2001 from $64,779 for the year ended February 29, 2000. The decrease resulted from the general decline in our business which resulted in reduced borrowing against receivables and inventory. As a result of the foregoing factors, we experienced a net loss of $714,644 for the year ended February 28, 2001 as compared to a net loss of $688,131 for the year ended February 29, 2000. Excluding the extraordinary gain, our net operating loss was $726,631 in the year ended February 29, 2000. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We had a deficit in working capital of $158,812 and a cash balance of $17,370 at May 31, 2001. Net cash used for our operating activities during the three months ended May 31, 2001 was $58,547. Our working capital deficit for the year ended February 28, 2001 was $604,909. Net cash used for our operating activities for that year was $284,331. Our independent auditors have included an explanatory paragraph in their report on our financial statements as of and for the year ended February 28, 2001 which states that our operations have generated recurring losses and we had working capital and stockholders' deficiencies as of February 28, 2001. Such matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In April of 2000 we sold 250,000 shares of our common stock for a total aggregate consideration of $100,000, or $0.40 per share. We sold an additional 100,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate consideration of $25,000, or $0.25 per share in July of 2000. Since April of 2000 to date the Company issued 183,990 shares of Common Stock having a fair market value of $60,355 as compensation for services provided by various vendors, consultants, and attorneys. The number of shares stated does not give effect to a 1:6 reverse split of our common stock effective January 13, 2001. On April 13, 2001, we issued an Amended and Restated 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $450,000. $255,000 of the proceeds were used to make full payment in settlement of a litigation with Connecticut Bank of Commerce, formerly our primary lender. 13 <Page> In August 2001, we received $50,000 in funding on an additional convertible promissory note from another lender. Our existing lender agreed to subordinate up to $50,000 of his loan to the new lender. We have applied the proceeds of the loan to additional inventory and working capital. Commencing January 31, 2001, we issued 180,000 units at $0.50 per unit in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D to accredited investors only. Each unit consisted of one share of the Company's common stock, one Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $1.25 per share until January 31, 2002 and one Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of the Company's common stock exercisable at $2.50 per share until January 31, 2002. In April 2001, we issued an additional 750,000 shares of common stock to a single investor at a price of $.14 per share in a private sale. On May 31, 2001, the Company issued 20,000 units at $0.50 per unit in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D to one accredited investor only. Each unit consisted of one share of the Company's common stock, one Class C Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $1.25 per share until May 31, 2002 and one Class D Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of the Company's common stock exercisable at $2.50 per share until May 31, 2002. We believe our current operations can sustain us through at least May 31, 2002. In order to achieve our sales and marketing goals, we will need approximately $1,000,000 in additional financing. While there are no written commitments for this financing we have verbal commitments from investors to provide us with the necessary financing. In order to implement our long term corporate strategy, we will need additional working capital to fund inventory necessary to support our sales initiatives. In order to meet our liquidity needs, we will have to engage in additional financing either by taking on additional debt or issuing additional equity. We believe that if we are able to re-list our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board, this will significantly enhance our ability to obtain funding through the issuance of equity securities. We cannot be certain that we will obtain funds necessary to support our corporate strategy or that if funded, that strategy will succeed. In the event funds are not available, we intend to focus on increasing sales for self-funding and implementing our strategic plan on a reduced scale. No assurance can be given that we will be able to achieve profitability through increased sales or self-funding our strategy. OUR STRATEGY In response to the sales decline our strategy is to increase sales by focusing on making up for lost marketing opportunities with NFL branded apparel, bringing in new licensed brands and expanding our branded corporate apparel market. This strategy is contingent on a number of factors that may not occur and no assurance can be made that sales in the next fiscal year will improve. Factors that could adversely affect sales would be a lack of customer acceptance of our branded apparel and a lack of working capital to secure the necessary finished product to make sales. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources." 14 <Page> BUSINESS INTRODUCTION Pro Elite was founded in 1992 by Bob and Michael Polsky. Both had experience in the apparel business and in the "branded apparel" business (described below) and sought to develop their own business. Pro Elite is a New Jersey corporation with its offices located at 100 Dorigo Lane, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094. We may be reached by telephone at (201) 601 0400. Pro Elite is in the business of marketing premium "branded apparel" which in this context means apparel, such as shirts, hats, and sweaters, that have had a sports or corporate logo, name and/or slogan applied by means of embroidering to the apparel. We deal only in premium quality apparel and embroidering as opposed to mass merchandised apparel exhibiting printed sports logos and names. We engage various contractors for the supply of apparel and then contract with other companies to apply specified embroidered logos, names and/or slogans to the apparel. Once the finished goods are delivered, we then distributes the finished product through a variety of means further discussed below. We have two primary markets in which we operate for branded apparel. The first market consists of the sale and distribution of apparel exhibiting licensed sports logos, names and/or slogans. The second market is the sale and distribution of apparel exhibiting corporate logos, names and/or slogans to specific corporate customers at their request. LICENSED PRODUCTS In the licensed sports logos market, we work with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) to market apparel exhibiting the logos and names of collegiate teams associated with the CLC. As discussed further below in the Trademarks and Licensing section, Pro Elite contracts with CLC on a periodic basis for the production of collegiate branded apparel. The apparel exhibiting collegiate logos and names is directed at fans of those sports teams interested in premium quality branded apparel. Given the specialty market for this type of quality branded apparel, we concentrate on distribution through stadium shops, department stores, specialty shops, and other retailers such as the QVC television-shopping channel. Pro Elite generates approximately 5% of its revenues from the sale of CLC logo products. The NFLP license was a significant source of revenue for Pro Elite. However, we propose to increase business through the acquisition of additional sports franchise licenses. Pro Elite is actively seeking licenses with the National Basketball Association, and the World Wrestling Federation. However, there can be no assurance that we can obtain licenses with these organizations, or that licenses with these entities will result in significant revenues to Pro Elite. CORPORATE PRODUCTS We employ the same product development process in the corporate logos market as the licensed products market. That is, the contracting for quality pieces of apparel that are then provided to a different contractor for the application of embroidered logos, names, and slogans. However, our marketing and distribution of corporate branded apparel is distinctly different from that of our licensed products market. Our strategy in the corporate branded apparel market is not directed to retail distribution for the general public. Rather, it is directed at corporations seeking to provide employees with appropriate corporate casual apparel and/or promotional branded apparel for the corporation to either sell or give away to the public. Consequently, licenses for the marketing of corporate apparel are not needed. We believe that the corporate branded apparel market is underserved and growing due to the advent of casual Fridays and the overall move toward causal dress in the workplace. As companies struggle to define appropriate dress codes for both the back office and those offices dealing with the 15 <Page> public, many businesses are finding that making corporate branded apparel available to employees is the answer. Additionally, companies are discovering that branded apparel is an effective way to engage in self-promotion and advertising through Company sponsored catalogs, made available to employees and customers, and giveaways connected with sponsored media events such as golf tournaments and concerts. Regardless of the client's corporate purpose, Pro Elite seeks to be the preferred provider of premium quality corporate branded apparel. OTHER MARKETS Pro Elite has entered two additional markets related to our core business of branded apparel. We have recently developed a new embroidered apparel line trademarked as "Just Hafta". The line consists of embroidered shirts featuring activities such as golf, fishing, and tennis. While we have the license to use the the Just Hafta-TM- trademark and stylized logos, we are not presently distributing any products under them. Eventually, we may market and distribute Just Hafta-TM- apparel through department stores and specialty shops, in addition to licensing other apparel marketers to produce and sell apparel using the Just Hafta-TM- trademark and stylized logos. We have also licensed our corporate name and logo to a Japanese sportswear company to be exhibited on sportswear sold in Japan. The Just Hafta-TM- and Japanese license markets do not constitute significant markets at present for Pro Elite. DISTRIBUTION Distribution of our products as discussed above varies by market. The distribution of licensed branded apparel is accomplished through manufacture's representatives, direct marketing to collegiate stadium shops, college bookstores, and marketers such as the QVC shopping channel, Boise Marketing, SFX Entertainment, and Host Marriott. Marketing of corporate branded apparel is accomplished through manufacture's representatives, trade shows and direct marketing. Just Hafta is presently marketed in the same manner as licensed products. The Company also belongs to and markets through the "Specialty Advertising Trade Information Center". COMPETITION The marketing of logo embroidered apparel is keenly competitive in the United States. There are several companies that compete directly with us in several of our marketing venues from professional sports team logo apparel to corporate logo apparel. Some of these companies have greater market recognition and substantially greater financial, technical, marketing, distribution, and other resources than we possess. The competition is based primarily on brand recognition, product differentiation and quality, style and production flexibility. Our future growth and financial success depend on our ability to further penetrate and expand our distribution channels. The barriers to entry in the logo embroidered apparel market are low given the various contractors available for the production of embroidered apparel and the non-exclusive nature of Pro Elite's licenses. This along with the rapid changes in consumer preferences in leisure apparel constitutes significant risk factors in our operations. SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS Pro Elite has established relationships with its contractors for the supply of apparel and contract embroidering. The Company's major suppliers (and the percentage of revenue attributable to such) are: Gold Seven, Inc. (50%), Amrav, Inc. (10%), Ready Made Garment Corporation (10%), and Y & Z, LLC (5%). No customer accounted for more than ten percent of our sales during fiscal 2001 or the three months ended May 31, 2001. 16 <Page> TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES The Company has registered its name and logo as a trademark with the United States Office of Patents and Trademarks. The mark consists of Pro Elite's logo and the Company's name in stylized text. The Company obtained the registration on May 27, 1997. As was discussed above, the Company has entered into a licensing agreement regarding this trademark with a Japanese company. The licensee has the right to use the Pro Elite trademark on athletic sportswear sold in Japan through March 15, 2005 with an option to renew. In February 1999, the Company was a party plaintiff in an action against the NFLP. The action was filed to prevent the NFLP from terminating the Company's license. On September 9, 1999, the parties settled the action with a new non-exclusive license agreement that ran through March 31, 2001. CLC is licensed by various colleges and universities for the purpose of sub-licensing the production of branded apparel. Pro Elite contracts with CLC on an as needed basis at pre-published prices from CLC for the production of collegiate branded apparel for those colleges and universities represented by CLC. CLC has over 100 colleges and universities that it represents for licensing purposes, many of which are the premier college sports teams of the country. Pro Elite's arrangement with CLC is non-exclusive. OTHER INFORMATION The Company's research and development activities are limited to investigations of consumer preferences to identify appropriate apparel to brand and identify markets that may exist for sports franchise branded apparel. The company also engages in limited research and development to target businesses that would be interested in corporate branded apparel. To date, the Company has not invested a significant amount of funds in research and development. The Company is unaware of any governmental regulations, environmental or otherwise, that would have a material effect or cost on the Company. The Company currently employs seven people on a full time basis. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, and none of the Company's property is the subject of a pending legal proceeding. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The Company's principal place of business and warehouse is leased. The Company has no significant ownership interest in any real or personal property beyond normal office and warehouse equipment and furniture. The Company has no investments in real estate, interests in real estate, real estate mortgages, or securities of or interests in persons primarily engaged in real estate activities. Further, the Company has no policy respecting investments in real estate, interests in real estate, real estate mortgages, or securities of or interests in persons primarily engaged in real estate activities. 17 <Page> MANAGEMENT The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's executive officers and directors: <Table> <Caption> NAME AGE POSITION - ---- -------- -------- Robert Polsky............................. 75 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director Michael Polsky............................ 34 President, Secretary and Director </Table> The following is a summary of the business experience of each of our executive officers and directors: Robert Polsky has been the Chief Executive Officer of Pro Elite, Inc. since he co-founded it in 1992. Before starting Pro Elite with his son, Michael, Mr. Polsky was the President and founder of Cliff Engle, Ltd., a licensed product supplier to all major sports. Prior to 1984, Mr. Polsky was President of Act III and Rosemary Reid Swimwear, both were divisions of Jonathan Logan Co. In addition, Mr. Polsky also worked with Puritan Fashions Calvin Klein Jeans Divisions and was President of Dianne Von Furstenburg Sportswear Division. Michael Polsky has been the President of Pro Elite since 1992. Prior to co-founding Pro Elite, Mr. Polsky was a Vice President of Sales for Cliff Engle, Ltd. Mr. Polsky attended Blair Academy and North Eastern University. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS Messrs. Polsky have entered into Employment Agreements with Pro Elite, each dated as of January 31, 2001. The agreement for Robert Polsky is for a term of five years and automatic renewal thereafter unless either party gives the other sixty (60) days written notice. The agreement provides for a base salary of $60,000 during the first year which is subject to adjustment for subsequent years by the board of directors. The agreement also provides for a bonus of up to $30,000 for each year of the term. The agreement for Michael Polsky is for a term of ten years and automatic renewal thereafter unless either party gives the other sixty (60) days written notice. The agreement provides for a base salary of $125,000 during the first year which is subject to adjustment for subsequent years by the board of directors. The agreement further provides that for any year in which our revenues increase over the preceding year, Mr. Polsky's salary shall be increased by a minimum of $25,000. The agreement also provides for a bonus of up to $90,000 for each year of the term. Both agreements allow for participation in Pro Elite's standard benefit plans. They also contain non-competition and non-disclosure provisions. 18 <Page> PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS The shares of common stock may be offered and sold from time to time by the shareholders or by their transferees, pledgees, donees or their successors pursuant to this prospectus. The following table sets forth certain information about the selling shareholders. Except as otherwise provided, none of the selling shareholders has, or within the past three years has had, any position, office or other material relationship with Pro Elite or any of its predecessors or affiliates. In addition, the table sets forth certain information concerning the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of the date of this prospectus, by (i) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock, (ii) each of our named executive officers, (iii) each of our directors, and (iv) all directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned. <Table> <Caption> SHARES SHARES BENEFICIALLY BENEFICIALLY OWNED PRIOR TO OWNED AFTER OFFERING(2) OFFERING(2) --------------------- NUMBER OF ------------------- NAME AND ADDRESS(1) CLASS NUMBER PERCENT SHARES OFFERED NUMBER PERCENT - ------------------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- -------- -------- Robert Polsky, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director........................... Preferred(3) 300,000 25% -- -0- -- Common(3) 3,000,000 49% 3,000,000 -0- -- Michael Polsky, President and Director........................... Preferred(3) 900,000 75% -- -0- -- Common(3) 9,157,197 76% 9,000,000 157,197 Nicole Polsky........................ Common 157,197 25% -0- 157,197 Joseph M. Blumenthal................. Common 11,500,000(4) 88% 11,500,000 -0- -- George Bally......................... Common 1,050,000(5) 26% 1,050,000 -0- -- Bradley P. Barnes.................... Common 150,000(6) 5% 150,000 -0- -- Carmine J. Russo..................... Common 30,000(7) 1% 30,000 -0- -- W. Ray Wallace....................... Common 60,000(8) 2% 60,000 -0- -- </Table> - ------------------------ (1) The address for Messrs. Robert and Michael Polsky is c/o Pro Elite, Inc., 100 Dorigo Lane, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094. (2) Percentage ownership is calculated for each holder on a fully diluted basis, giving effect to all shares beneficially owned and treating all such shares as issued and outstanding for purposes of the calculation. Shares beneficially owned after the offering assumes sale of all shares offered for sale by each selling shareholder. (3) Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into ten shares of Pro Elite's common stock and its holder is entitled to ten votes per share for each matter brought before the shareholders. (4) 11,000,000 of such shares underlie a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $450,000, which is convertible into Pro Elite's common stock at a conversion price of $.045 per share. 10,000,000 shares represent the principal of the note, and 1,000,000 shares represent interest for the first year of the note paid in advance. (5) Includes 100,000 shares underlying Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants and 100,000 Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants. The Class A warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share, and the Class B warrants entitle 19 <Page> the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. The warrants are currently exercisable and expire January 31, 2002. (6) Includes 50,000 shares underlying Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants and 50,000 Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants. The Class A warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share, and the Class B warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. The warrants are currently exercisable and expire January 31, 2002. (7) Includes 10,000 shares underlying Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants and 10,000 Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants. The Class A warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share, and the Class B warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. The warrants are currently exercisable and expire January 31, 2002. (8) Includes 20,000 shares underlying Class C Common Stock Purchase Warrants and 20,000 Class D Common Stock Purchase Warrants. The Class C warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share, and the Class B warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. The warrants are currently exercisable and expire May 31, 2002. 20 <Page> PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION All shares to be registered pursuant to this prospectus will be sold by the selling security holders. See "Selling Security Holders." The selling stockholders may, from time to time, sell all or a portion of the shares of common stock on any market upon which the common stock may be quoted, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at fixed prices that may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such market prices or at negotiated prices. The shares of common stock may be sold by the selling stockholders by one or more of the following methods, without limitation, - block trades in which the broker or dealer so engaged will attempt to sell the shares of common stock as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction, - purchases by broker or dealer as principal and resale by such broker or dealer for its account pursuant to this prospectus, - an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of such exchange, - ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers, - privately negotiated transactions, - market sales (both long and short to the extent permitted under the federal securities laws), and - a combination of any such methods of sale. In effecting sales, brokers and dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate. Brokers or dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any such broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of such shares, from such purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated which are not expected to exceed those customary in the types of transactions involved. Broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such shares of common stock at a stipulated price per share, and, to the extent such broker-dealer is unable to do so acting as agent for the selling stockholders, to purchase as principal any unsold shares of common stock at the price required to fulfill the broker-dealer commitment to the selling stockholders. Broker-dealers who acquire shares of common stock as principal may thereafter resell those shares of common stock from time to time in transactions (which may involve block transactions and sales to and through other broker-dealers, including transactions of the nature described above) in the over-the-counter market or otherwise at prices and on terms then prevailing at the time of sale, at prices then related to the then-current market price or in negotiated transactions and, in connection with such resales, may pay to or receive from the purchasers of such shares of common stock commissions as described above. The selling stockholders may also sell the shares of common stock in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act, subject to satisfaction of the requirements under the rule, rather than pursuant to this prospectus. From time to time, the selling stockholders may pledge their shares of common stock under the margin provisions of customer agreements. Upon default by the selling stockholders, the broker may offer and sell the pledged shares of common stock from time to time. Upon sales of the shares of common stock, the selling stockholders intend to comply with the prospectus delivery requirements, under the Securities Act, by delivering a prospectus to each purchaser in the transaction. We intend to file any amendments or other necessary documents in compliance with the Securities Act which may be required in the event a selling stockholder defaults under any customer agreement with brokers. To the extent required under the Securities Act, a supplemental prospectus will be filed, disclosing, the name of any broker-dealers, the number of shares of common stock involved, the price at which the common stock is to be sold, the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker- 21 <Page> dealers, where applicable, that such broker-dealers did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, as supplemented, and other facts material to the transaction. We and the selling stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations under it, including, without limitation, Rule 10b-5 and, insofar as the selling stockholders are distribution participants and we, under certain circumstances, may be a distribution participant, Regulation M. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the common stock. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS There were no material interests, direct or indirect, of directors, executive officers or senior officers of the Company or any known associate or affiliate in any transaction since the commencement of the Company's last fiscal year, or in any proposed transaction, which has materially affected or would materially affect the Company or any of its subsidiaries and which is not otherwise disclosed herein. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES Pro Elite is presently authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value per share. The Company presently has 3,036,377 shares of common stock outstanding. Pro Elite is authorized to issue 12,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share. 1,200,000 of such shares are currently outstanding and held by Messrs. Robert and Michael Polsky, our Chairman and Chief Executive and our President. The shareholders of the Company do not have a preemptive right to acquire the Company's un-issued shares. There are no provisions, other than the articles and by-laws of the Company and the New Jersey Statutes, that govern the voting of the Company's shares. The Company has not to date paid any dividends on its common stock. There are no provisions, other than as may be set forth in the New Jersey Statutes, that prohibit or limit the payment of dividends. There are no provisions in the Company's Articles or by-laws that would delay, defer or prevent a change in control of the Company. SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE Upon completion of this offering, Pro Elite will have outstanding 3,036,377 shares of common stock, assuming no exercise or conversion of any convertible debt, warrants or options outstanding. Of these shares, only 2,597,136 shares will be freely tradable without restriction (except for restrictions imposed by certain state regulatory authorities) or registration under the Securities Act, except that any shares purchased by an "affiliate" of Pro Elite (as defined in the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act) will be subject to the resale limitations under Rule 144 under the Securities Act. The remaining 439,241 shares of outstanding Common Stock were issued and sold by Pro Elite in private transactions in reliance upon exemptions from registration under the Act. Such shares may be sold only pursuant to an effective registration statement filed by Pro Elite or an applicable exemption, including the exemption contained in Rule 144 promulgated under the Act. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a shareholder, including an affiliate of Pro Elite may sell shares of Common Stock after at least one year has elapsed since such shares were acquired from Pro Elite or an affiliate of Pro Elite. The number of shares of Common Stock which may be sold within any three-month period is limited to the greater of: (i) one percent of the then outstanding Common Stock or (ii) the average weekly trading volume in the Common Stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on which notice of such sale was filed under Rule 144. Certain other requirements of Rule 144 concerning availability of public information, manner of sale and notice of sale must also be satisfied. In addition, a shareholder who is not an affiliate of Pro 22 <Page> Elite (and who has not been an affiliate of Pro Elite for 90 days prior to the sale) and who has beneficially owned shares acquired from Pro Elite or an affiliate of Pro Elite for over two years may resell the shares of Common Stock without compliance with the foregoing requirements under Rule 144. No predictions can be made as to the effect, if any, that future sales of shares, or the availability of shares for future sale, will have on the market price of the Common Stock prevailing from time to time. Nevertheless, sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock, or the perception that such sales may occur, could have a material adverse effect on prevailing market prices. LEGAL MATTERS The validity of the Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon for Pro Elite by Bondy & Schloss LLP, New York, New York. EXPERTS The financial statements of Pro Elite as of and for the year ended February 28, 2001, appearing in this prospectus, have been audited by J.H. Cohn LLP, independent public accountants, as set forth in their report thereon which contains an explanatory paragraph with respect to Pro Elite's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements of Pro Elite for the year ended February 29, 2000, appearing in this prospectus, have been audited by Feinberg & Co., independent public accountants, as set forth in their report thereon. The financial statements are included in reliance upon such reports given upon the authority of each of these firms as experts in accounting and auditing. WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT US This prospectus is a part of a registration statement on Form SB-2 we filed with the SEC under the Securities Act. This prospectus omits certain information contained in the registration statement, and we refer you to the registration statement and to the exhibits to the registration statement for additional information about the common stock and us. Upon registration we will file annual, quarterly and special reports, and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at the SEC's public reference room located at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the SEC's public reference rooms located at it's regional offices in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0300 for further information on the operation of public reference rooms. You can also obtain copies of this material from the SEC's Internet web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. 23 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS <Table> <Caption> PAGE -------- Reports of Independent Accountants.......................... F-2/3 Balance Sheet February 28, 2001............................. F-4 Statements of Operations Years Ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000......................................... F-5 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficiency Years Ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000............. F-6 Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000......................................... F-7 Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-8/17 Condensed Balance Sheet May 31, 2001........................ F-18 Condensed Statements of Operations Three Months Ended May 31, 2001 and 2000......................................... F-19 Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Deficiency Three Months Ended May 31, 2001........................... F-20 Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended May 31, 2001 and 2000......................................... F-21 Notes to Condensed Financial Statements..................... F-22/25 </Table> F-1 <Page> REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors and Stockholders Pro Elite, Inc. We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Pro Elite, Inc. as of February 28, 2001, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' deficiency and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pro Elite, Inc. as of February 28, 2001, and its results of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial statements referred to above have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As further discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company's operations have generated recurring losses and it had working capital and stockholders' deficiencies as of February 28, 2001. Such matters raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 3. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties. J.H. COHN LLP Roseland, New Jersey July 11, 2001 F-2 <Page> REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors and Stockholders Pro Elite, Inc. We have audited the accompanying statements of operations, changes in stockholders' deficiency and cash flows of Pro Elite, Inc. for the year ended February 29, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Pro Elite, Inc. for the year ended February 29, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Feinberg & Company Fair Lawn, New Jersey June 15, 2000 F-3 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. BALANCE SHEET FEBRUARY 28, 2001 <Table> ASSETS Current assets: Cash...................................................... $ 55,436 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20,802..................................... 203,147 Inventories............................................... 324,559 Advances to officers...................................... 55,543 Other current assets...................................... 4,003 ----------- Total current assets.................................... 642,688 Furniture and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $101,468.................................. 41,182 Other assets................................................ 44,785 ----------- Total................................................... $ 728,655 =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY Current liabilities: Accounts payable.......................................... $ 149,944 Accrued expenses.......................................... 679,615 Line of credit borrowings................................. 397,727 Current portion of notes payable.......................... 20,311 ----------- Total current liabilities............................... 1,247,597 Convertible debentures payable.............................. 225,000 Notes payable, net of current portion....................... 85,757 ----------- Total liabilities....................................... 1,558,354 ----------- Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' deficiency: Series A preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share; 12,000,000 shares authorized; 1,200,000 shares issued and outstanding......................................... 120 Common stock, par value $.0001 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 716,377 shares issued and outstanding............................................. 71 Additional paid-in capital................................ 1,821,164 Subscription receivable for 1,200,000 shares of Series A preferred stock......................................... (576,000) Accumulated deficit....................................... (2,075,054) ----------- Total stockholders' deficiency.......................... (829,699) ----------- Total................................................... $ 728,655 =========== </Table> See Notes to Financial Statements. F-4 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000 <Table> <Caption> 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- Sales....................................................... $1,250,112 $1,668,680 Cost of sales............................................... 928,552 1,361,318 ---------- ---------- Gross profit................................................ 321,560 307,362 ---------- ---------- Operating expenses: Selling expenses.......................................... 254,820 184,919 General and administrative expenses....................... 717,902 784,295 ---------- ---------- Totals.................................................. 972,722 969,214 ---------- ---------- Loss from operations........................................ (651,162) (661,852) Interest expense............................................ 63,482 64,779 ---------- ---------- Loss before extraordinary item.............................. (714,644) (726,631) Extraordinary item--gain on extinguishment of debt.......... 38,500 ---------- ---------- Net loss.................................................... $ (714,644) $ (688,131) ========== ========== Basic loss per common share: Loss before extraordinary item............................ $ (1.25) $ (1.46) Extraordinary gain........................................ .08 ---------- ---------- Net loss.................................................. $ (1.25) $ (1.38) ========== ========== Basic weighted average common shares outstanding............ 572,298 497,355 ========== ========== </Table> See Notes to Financial Statements. F-5 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY YEARS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000 <Table> <Caption> SERIES A SUBSCRIPTION RECEIVABLE PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL FOR PREFERRED STOCK -------------------- --------------------- PAID-IN ------------------------- ACCUMULATED SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL SHARES AMOUNT DEFICIT --------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------ Balance, March 1, 1999...... 2,984,152 $298 $ 994,702 $ (672,279) Net loss.................... (688,131) ---------- ---- ---------- ----------- Balance, February 29, 2000...................... 2,984,152 298 994,702 (1,360,410) Effect of 1-for-6 reverse split..................... (2,486,773) (249) 249 Effects of issuance of common stock in exchange for services.............. 30,665 3 60,352 Sale of shares of common stock through private placements................ 58,333 6 124,994 Sale of units of common stock and warrants through private placements........ 130,000 13 64,987 Subscription for purchase of Series A preferred stock..................... 1,200,000 $120 575,880 1,200,000 $(576,000) Net loss.................... (714,644) --------- ---- ---------- ---- ---------- ---------- --------- ----------- Balance, February 28, 2001...................... 1,200,000 $120 716,377 $ 71 $1,821,164 1,200,000 $(576,000) $(2,075,054) ========= ==== ========== ==== ========== ========== ========= =========== <Caption> TOTAL --------- Balance, March 1, 1999...... $ 322,721 Net loss.................... (688,131) --------- Balance, February 29, 2000...................... (365,410) Effect of 1-for-6 reverse split..................... Effects of issuance of common stock in exchange for services.............. 60,355 Sale of shares of common stock through private placements................ 125,000 Sale of units of common stock and warrants through private placements........ 65,000 Subscription for purchase of Series A preferred stock..................... Net loss.................... (714,644) --------- Balance, February 28, 2001...................... $(829,699) ========= </Table> See Notes to Financial Statements. F-6 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000 <Table> <Caption> 2001 2000 --------- --------- Operating activities: Net loss.................................................. $(714,644) $(688,131) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Provision for bad debts................................. 22,478 1,371 Depreciation and amortization........................... 15,677 15,384 Effects of issuance of common stock in exchange for services.............................................. 60,355 Gain on extinguishment of debt.......................... (38,500) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable................................... (15,481) 501,525 Inventories........................................... 272,887 379,796 Advances to officers.................................. (53,617) (1,926) Other current assets.................................. 7,945 69,310 Other assets.......................................... 9,279 (53,914) Accounts payable and accrued expenses................. 110,790 56,467 --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities........................................ (284,331) 241,382 --------- --------- Investing activities--purchases of furniture and equipment................................................. (8,757) (28,286) --------- --------- Financing activities: Net repayments of line of credit borrowings............... (45,660) (183,038) Repayments of notes payable............................... (23,279) (47,153) Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures.......... 225,000 Proceeds from sale of common stock and units of common stock and warrants...................................... 190,000 --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities........................................ 346,061 (230,191) --------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash............................. 52,973 (17,095) Cash, beginning of year..................................... 2,463 19,558 --------- --------- Cash, end of year........................................... $ 55,436 $ 2,463 ========= ========= Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Interest paid............................................. $ 62,376 $ 64,112 ========= ========= </Table> See Notes to Financial Statements. F-7 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1--ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS: Pro Elite, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated during 1992 in New Jersey. It is in the business of marketing and distributing premium "branded apparel" such as shirts, hats and sweaters that have a sports or corporate logo, name or slogan applied by means of embroidering to the apparel. NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("USGAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. REVENUE RECOGNITION: Sales are recognized upon the shipment of the related product. Commission income is recognized when earned. INVENTORIES: Inventories, consisting primarily of raw materials (apparel that has not been embroidered) are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: Furniture and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from five to seven years. ADVERTISING: The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotions as incurred. Advertising costs charged to operations amounted to approximately $91,000 and $10,000 in 2001 and 2000, respectively. INCOME TAXES: The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method which requires deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be computed annually for temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The income tax provision or credit is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. F-8 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (CONTINUED) REVERSE SPLIT: The numbers of common shares and the per share amounts in these notes and the accompanying financial statements have been retroactively adjusted, where appropriate, for a 1-for-6 reverse split effected on February 13, 2001. NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE: The Company presents "basic" earnings (loss) per common share and, if applicable, "diluted" earnings per common share pursuant to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128"). Basic earnings (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the income or loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The calculation of diluted earnings per common share is similar to that of basic earnings per common share, except that the income or loss applicable to common stock and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period are adjusted for the effects of the assumed issuance of all potentially dilutive common shares, such as those issuable upon the exercise of warrants and the conversion of convertible debentures and preferred stock. Diluted earnings per share amounts have not been presented in the accompanying statement of operations for 2001 because the Company had a net loss for that year and, accordingly, the assumed effects of the exercise of outstanding warrants and the application of the treasury stock method, the assumed effects of the conversion of outstanding convertible debentures, including any related adjustments to interest expense, and the assumed effects of the conversion of shares of preferred stock, all of which are subject to subscription agreements (see Note 9), and the application of the treasury stock method would have been anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings per share amounts have not been presented in the accompanying statement of operations for 2000 because the Company did not have any potentially dilutive common shares outstanding in that year. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION: In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), the Company will recognize the cost of preferred or common shares, options, warrants and other equity instruments issued to nonemployees as consideration for services as expense over the periods in which the related services are rendered by a charge to compensation cost or another appropriate expense account and a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital. Generally, cost will be determined based on the fair value of the equity instruments at the date of issuance. The fair value of shares, options, warrants and similar equity instruments will be estimated based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which meets the criteria set forth in SFAS 123, and the assumption that all of the options or other equity instruments will ultimately vest. The effect of actual forfeitures will be recognized as they occur. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: The Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants had issued certain accounting pronouncements as of February 28, 2001 that will become effective in subsequent periods; however, management of the Company does not believe that any of those pronouncements would have significantly affected the F-9 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (CONTINUED) Company's financial accounting measurements or disclosures had they been in effect during 2001 and 2000 or that they will have a significant affect at the time they become effective. NOTE 3--BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. However, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $715,000 in 2001 and a loss before extraordinary gain of approximately $727,000 in 2000. As of February 28, 2001, the Company had a cash balance of only $55,000 and working capital and stockholders' deficiencies of approximately $605,000 and $830,000, respectively. Sales decreased from $1,669,000 in 2000 to $1,250,000 in 2001. In addition, the Company's right to sell apparel embroidered with National Football League logos terminated effective as of June 30, 2001. Sales of such apparel accounted for approximately 45% of the Company's total sales in 2001. Although the Company was able to reduce its working capital deficiency primarily through a settlement in, effectively, March 2001 of a portion of its obligations arising from sales of products with National Football League logos (see Note 11), management believes that, in the absence of a substantial increase in sales, it is probable that the Company will continue to incur losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities through at least February 28, 2002 and that the Company will need to obtain additional equity or debt financing and/or extend the due dates of or restructure some of its obligations to be able to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability. Management believes that the commercial success and profitability of the Company will depend primarily on whether the Company can increase sales by making potential corporate customers aware of its ability to develop and distribute premium apparel with corporate logos and developing a proprietary line of sportswear. To enable the Company to sustain its operations through at least February 28, 2002 and, ultimately, complete its marketing and development program and achieve profitability, management plans to: (i) seek additional financing for the Company through private sales of debt and equity securities, loans from financial institutions and/or investments by strategic partners in joint ventures established to sell merchandise developed by the Company, (ii) issue equity securities in lieu of cash to pay for certain services provided to the Company, (iii) ask the holder to convert convertible debentures issued by the Company into shares of common stock (see Notes 8 and 13) and/or (iv) seek the extension of due dates of certain other obligations of the Company. However, management cannot assure that the Company will be able to obtain any additional equity or debt financing or extend the due dates of or restructure any of its obligations and, accordingly, management cannot assure that the Company will be able to sustain its operations through at least February 28, 2002. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amount and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. NOTE 4--ADVANCES TO OFFICERS: As of February 28, 2001, the Company had receivables of $55,543 from officers that were noninterest bearing and due on demand. Management believes that the advances will be repaid prior to February 28, 2002. F-10 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 5--FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: Furniture and equipment consisted of the following at February 28, 2001: <Table> <Caption> ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES AMOUNT --------- -------- Furniture............................................... 7 years $ 41,283 Computer hardware....................................... 5 years 43,995 Equipment............................................... 5 years 27,064 Computer software....................................... 5 years 30,308 -------- 142,650 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.......... 101,468 -------- Total................................................... $ 41,182 ======== </Table> NOTE 6--REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT: As of February 28, 2001, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $397,727 under a line of credit provided by a bank that was due to expire on January 31, 2001. The agreement with the bank originally provided for borrowings based on specified percentages of the Company's accounts receivable and inventories up to a maximum of $600,000, with interest payable at 2.5% above the prime interest rate. Since, among other things, the Company did not repay the outstanding borrowings as of the scheduled expiration date, it was in default under the terms of the agreement and, as a result, the interest rate increased to 5.5% above the prime rate, an effective rate of 15.25% at February 28, 2001. On April 2, 2001, the Company and the bank entered into a settlement agreement with respect to the amount payable by the Company (see Note 13). NOTE 7--NOTES PAYABLE: Notes payable consisted of the following at February 28, 2001: <Table> Note payable in installments through: January 1, 2003(A)........................................ $42,016 August 23, 2003(B)........................................ 59,500 Other notes payable......................................... 4,552 ------- 106,068 Less current portion........................................ 20,311 ------- Long term portion........................................... $85,757 ======= </Table> - ------------------------ (A) The remaining balance of the note is payable in varying monthly installments of principal and interest ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and a final installment of approximately $31,000 on January 1, 2003. The note was issued to an investor (the "First Investor") to settle disputes related to an obligation that arose prior to March 1, 1999 when the First Investor made a noninterest bearing advance of $50,000 to the Company with the understanding that the amount advanced would be convertible into shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to terms that would be subsequently negotiated, but without any formal agreement as to the specific terms related to the F-11 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 7--NOTES PAYABLE: (CONTINUED) conversion rate or eventual repayment if the obligation was not converted. The Company is accounting for the excess of the amounts to be paid pursuant to the settlement agreement over the amount originally advanced prospectively as interest expense. Based on the repayment terms set forth in the settlement agreement, the note bears an effective interest rate of 41.8%. (B) The remaining balance of this noninterest bearing note is payable in monthly installments of $1,000 and a final installment of $29,500 on August 23, 2003. The note was issued with an original principal balance of $126,500 in September 1999 to a lender to settle disputes related to the repayment of an obligation that arose prior to March 1, 1999 when the lender made a noninterest bearing loan of $165,000 to the Company that had no specific due date. Under USGAAP, the excess of the principal balance of the original loan over the principal balance of the note issued as a result of the debt restructuring which totaled $38,500 is reflected as an extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt in the accompanying 2000 statement of operations, and there are no charges to interest expense in periods subsequent to the restructuring. Principal payment requirements for the notes payable in each of the years subsequent to February 28, 2001 are as follows: <Table> <Caption> YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, AMOUNT - ------------ -------- 2002........................................................ $20,311 2003........................................................ 50,257 2004........................................................ 35,500 </Table> NOTE 8--CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES: During the year ended February 28, 2001, another investor (the "Second Investor") advanced $225,000 to the Company for the purchase of convertible debentures with the understanding that the conversion rate and the other specific terms of the convertible debentures would be subsequently negotiated. Pursuant to an agreement between the Company and the Second Investor dated April 12, 2001, the principal balance of the convertible debentures will become payable on April 12, 2002 unless they are converted into common stock at any time prior thereto at a conversion rate of $.045 per share, which approximated the fair value of the Company's common stock as of the date of the agreement. The convertible debentures will bear interest at 10%, which will be payable through the issuance of shares of common stock based on the conversion rate of $.045 per share. NOTE 9--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: PREFERRED STOCK: On January 30, 2001, the Company's Articles of Incorporation were amended to authorize the issuance of up to 12,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock with a par value of $.0001 per share. Holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to per share dividends equivalent to any dividends declared on the Company's common stock and may convert each share of Series A preferred stock at any time into ten shares of common stock. Holders of Series A preferred stock are also entitled to cast F-12 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 9--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: (CONTINUED) ten votes for each share of Series A preferred stock held on all matters to be voted on by the Company's common stockholders. On January 31, 2001, two officers of the Company entered into subscription agreements whereby they were issued a total of 1,200,000 shares of Series A preferred stock and became obligated to pay the Company aggregate consideration of $576,000 (or $.48 per share), which approximated the fair value of the Company's common stock as of the date of the agreement. The subscriptions are payable in five installments totaling $115,200 annually commencing on December 31, 2001. The Company is considering the unpaid shares to be the equivalent of options and warrants subject to the application of the treasury stock method in its computations of diluted earnings per share. SALE OF COMMON STOCK: During 2001, the Company sold a total of 58,333 shares of common stock through private placements intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") for aggregate gross proceeds of $125,000, of which $100,000 was attributable to the sale of 41,667 shares of common stock at $2.40 per share and $25,000 was attributable to the sale of 16,666 shares of common stock at $1.50 per share. The Company did not incur any material incremental costs in connection with the private placements. On January 31, 2001, the Company commenced an offering for the sale of up to 2,000,000 units of common stock and warrants at $.50 per unit through a private placement intended to be exempt from registration under the Act. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, one Class A warrant and one Class B warrant. Each Class A warrant is exercisable at $1.25 per share and each Class B warrant is exercisable at $2.50 per share through January 31, 2002. The warrants are redeemable at the option of the Company at $.05 per warrant upon 30-days' written notice provided the Company's common stock has a closing bid price for the 20 consecutive trading days prior to the date of notice of at least $2.50 per share with respect to the redemption of the Class A warrants and $5.00 per share with respect to the redemption of the Class B warrants. As of February 28, 2001, the Company had received aggregate gross proceeds of $65,000 from the sale of 130,000 units (see Note 13). ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN EXCHANGE FOR SERVICES: During 2001, the Company issued 30,665 shares of common stock with an estimated aggregate fair value of $60,355 for professional and other services which was charged to general and administrative expenses. NOTE 10--INCOME TAXES: As of February 28, 2001, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,784,000 available to reduce future Federal and state taxable income which, if not used, will expire at various dates through 2021. F-13 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 10--INCOME TAXES: (CONTINUED) As of February 28, 2001, the Company's deferred tax assets consisted of the effects of temporary differences attributable to the following: <Table> Net operating loss carryforwards............................ $ 713,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts............................. 8,000 Valuation of inventories.................................... 30,000 --------- 751,000 Less valuation allowance.................................... (751,000) --------- Total..................................................... $ -- ========= </Table> Due to the uncertainties related to, among other things, the changes in the ownership of the Company, which could subject those loss carryforwards to substantial annual limitations, and the extent and timing of its future taxable income, the Company offset the deferred tax assets by an equivalent valuation allowance as of February 28, 2001. The Company had also offset the potential benefits of approximately $471,000 and $222,000 from its net deferred tax assets by equivalent valuation allowances as of February 29, 2000 and February 28, 1999, respectively. As a result of the increase in the valuation allowance of $280,000 and $249,000 during 2001 and 2000, respectively, there are no credits for income taxes reflected in the accompanying statements of operations to offset pre-tax losses. NOTE 11--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS: On January 31, 2001, the Company entered into employment agreements with two of its officers that provide for aggregate minimum annual compensation of $185,000 for the period from February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2006 and $125,000 for the period from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2011. LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH MAJOR LICENSOR: Approximately 45% and 37% of the Company's sales during 2001 and 2000, respectively, were of products embroidered with the National Football League logos pursuant to a license agreement with National Football League Properties, Inc. ("NFLP") which expired effectively on June 30, 2001. In September 1999, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with NFLP with respect to the payment of license and royalty fees by the Company which NFLP claimed were owed and past due. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company and NFLP agreed that if the Company complied with all of the terms of the license and royalty agreement through March 31, 2001, the NFLP would waive the payment of license and royalty fees aggregating $621,685 it claimed the Company owed prior to the settlement. The Company has accrued license and royalty fees in that amount as of February 28, 2001. Management believes the Company complied with all of the terms of license and royalty agreement through March 31, 2001 and, accordingly, the Company will reverse the amount accrued and recognize an equivalent gain from the litigation settlement during the three months ending May 31, 2001. F-14 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 11--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: (CONTINUED) CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK: Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash in bank deposit accounts the balances of which, at times, may exceed Federal insurance limits (there was no such excess as of February 28, 2001). Exposure to credit risk is reduced by placing such deposits in major financial institutions and monitoring their credit ratings. Exposure to concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally limited by the Company closely monitoring the extension of credit to its customers, the short payment terms extended by the Company, the large number of customers comprising the Company's customer base and the Company's maintenance of appropriate allowances for potential credit losses. NOTE 12--FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The Company's material financial instruments at February 28, 2001 for which disclosure of estimated fair value is required by certain accounting standards consisted of cash, accounts receivable, advances to officer, accounts payable, accrued expenses, line of credit borrowings, notes payable and convertible debentures payable. In the opinion of management, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses were carried at values that approximated their fair values because of their liquidity and/or their short term maturities. However management does not believe that it is practicable to estimate the fair values of (i) the advances to officers because these loans were made to related parties or (ii) the fair values of the line of credit borrowings, notes payable and convertible debentures payable because such obligations are subject to the terms of various settlement or restructuring agreements resulting in part from the Company's financial condition which could not be obtained from any independent source. NOTE 13--SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: On April 2, 2001, the Company and the bank that provided it with the revolving line of credit (see Note 6) entered into a settlement agreement whereby the Company was only required to repay a total of $325,000. Accordingly, the Company will recognize an extraordinary gain from the extinguishment of this debt of approximately $62,000 during the three month period ending May 31, 2001 which represents the difference between the amount paid and the outstanding principal balance and accrued interest as of that date of approximately $387,000. As explained in Note 9, the Company commenced a private offering for the sale of up to 2,000,000 units of common stock and warrants at $.50 per unit on January 31, 2001. During the period from March 1, 2001 through April 30, 2001, the date the offering expired, the Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $25,000 from the sale of an additional 50,000 units. On May 31, 2001, the Company commenced another offering for the sale of up to 2,000,000 units of common stock and warrants at $.50 per unit through a private placement intended to be exempt from registration under the Act. During the period from May 31, 2001 through July 15, 2001, the date the offering expired, the Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $10,000 from the sale of 20,000 units. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, one Class C warrant and one Class D warrant. Each Class C warrant is exercisable at $1.25 per share and each Class D warrant is exercisable at $2.50 per share through May 31, 2002. The warrants will be redeemable at the option of the Company at F-15 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) NOTE 13--SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: (CONTINUED) $.05 per warrant upon terms equivalent to those of the Company's Class A and Class B warrants (see Note 9). On April 6, 2001, the Company sold 750,000 shares of common stock for aggregate cash consideration of $100,000 or $.133 per share. Pursuant to the agreement described in Note 8 between the Company and the Second Investor dated April 12, 2001, the Second Investor made an additional purchase of convertible debentures that also have an aggregate principal balance of $225,000. The convertible debentures will also become payable on April 12, 2002, unless they are converted into common stock at any time prior thereto at a conversion rate of $.045 per share, and will also bear interest at 10%, which will be payable through the issuance of shares of common stock based on the conversion rate of $.045 per share. * * * F-16 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET MAY 31, 2001 (UNAUDITED) <Table> ASSETS Current assets: Cash...................................................... $ 17,370 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $19,101..................................... 157,689 Inventories............................................... 273,495 Advances to officers...................................... 56,686 Prepaid interest.......................................... 39,350 ---------- Total current assets.................................... 544,590 Furniture and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $104,867.................................. 39,465 Other assets................................................ 46,456 ---------- Total................................................... $ 630,511 ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY Current liabilities: Accounts payable.......................................... $ 187,189 Accrued expenses.......................................... 43,435 Convertible debentures payable............................ 450,000 Current portion of notes payable.......................... 22,778 ---------- Total current liabilities............................... 703,402 Notes payable, net of current portion....................... 81,425 ---------- Total liabilities....................................... 784,827 ---------- Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' deficiency: Series A preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share; 12,000,000 shares authorized; 1,200,000 shares issued and outstanding......................................... 120 Common stock, par value $.0001 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 2,536,377 shares issued and outstanding............................................. 253 Additional paid-in capital................................ 2,000,982 Subscription receivable for 1,200,000 shares of Series A preferred stock......................................... (576,000) Accumulated deficit....................................... (1,579,671) ---------- Total stockholders' deficiency.......................... (154,316) ---------- Total................................................... $ 630,511 ========== </Table> See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements. F-17 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2001 AND 2000 (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> 2001 2000 ---------- --------- Sales....................................................... $ 196,540 $ 194,007 Cost of sales............................................... 140,797 85,599 ---------- --------- Gross profit................................................ 55,743 108,408 ---------- --------- Operating expenses: Selling expenses.......................................... 84,565 90,700 General and administrative expenses....................... 149,989 155,768 ---------- --------- Totals.................................................. 234,554 246,468 ---------- --------- Loss from operations........................................ (178,811) (138,060) ---------- --------- Other income (expense): Income from litigation settlement......................... 621,685 Interest expense.......................................... (9,245) (15,250) ---------- --------- Totals.................................................. 612,440 (15,250) ---------- --------- Income (loss) before extraordinary item..................... 433,629 (153,310) Extraordinary item--gain on extinguishment of debt.......... 61,754 ---------- --------- Net income (loss)........................................... $ 495,383 $(153,310) ========== ========= Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) before extraordinary item................... $ .25 $ (.29) Extraordinary gain........................................ .04 -- ---------- --------- Net income (loss)......................................... $ .29 $ (.29) ========== ========= Diluted earnings per common share: Income before extraordinary item.......................... $ .07 $ -- Extraordinary gain........................................ .01 -- ---------- --------- Net income................................................ $ .08 $ -- ========== ========= Basic weighted average common shares outstanding............ 1,727,562 526,161 ========== ========= Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.......... 6,353,935 ========== </Table> See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements. F-18 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2001 (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> SUBSCRIPTION SERIES A RECEIVABLE PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL FOR PREFERRED STOCK -------------------- -------------------- PAID-IN --------------------- ACCUMULATED SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL SHARES AMOUNT DEFICIT --------- -------- --------- -------- ---------- --------- --------- ------------ Balance, March 1, 2000.... 1,200,000 $120 716,377 $ 71 $1,821,164 1,200,000 $(576,000) $(2,075,054) Sale of units of common stock and warrants through private placements.............. 820,000 82 134,918 Effects of issuance of common stock for payment of interest on convertible debentures.............. 1,000,000 100 44,900 Net income................ 495,383 --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------- --------- --------- ----------- Balance, May 31, 2001..... 1,200,000 $120 2,536,377 $253 $2,000,982 1,200,000 $(576,000) $(1,579,671) ========= ==== ========= ==== ========== ========= ========= =========== <Caption> TOTAL --------- Balance, March 1, 2000.... $(829,699) Sale of units of common stock and warrants through private placements.............. 135,000 Effects of issuance of common stock for payment of interest on convertible debentures.............. 45,000 Net income................ 495,383 --------- Balance, May 31, 2001..... $(154,316) ========= </Table> See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements. F-19 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2001 AND 2000 (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> 2001 2000 -------- --------- Operating activities: Net income (loss)......................................... $495,383 $(153,310) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: Provision for bad debts................................. (1,701) (3,878) Depreciation and amortization........................... 3,411 3,694 Effects of issuance of common stock in exchange for services.............................................. 38,273 Income from litigation settlement....................... (621,685) Gain on extinguishment of debt.......................... (61,754) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable................................... 47,159 56,908 Inventories........................................... 51,064 31,033 Advances to officers.................................. (1,143) (8,672) Other current assets.................................. 4,003 (335) Other assets.......................................... (1,684) Accounts payable and accrued expenses................. 28,400 20,015 -------- --------- Net cash used in operating activities............... (58,547) (16,272) -------- --------- Investing activities--purchases of furniture and equipment (1,681) (251) -------- --------- Financing activities: Net repayments of line of credit borrowings............... (335,973) (79,273) Repayments of notes payable............................... (1,865) (3,730) Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures.......... 225,000 Proceeds from sale of common stock and units of common stock and warrants...................................... 135,000 100,000 -------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities........... 22,162 16,997 -------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash............................. (38,066) 474 Cash, beginning of period................................... 55,436 2,463 -------- --------- Cash, end of period......................................... $ 17,370 $ 2,937 ======== ========= </Table> See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements. F-20 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) NOTE 1--UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position of Pro Elite, Inc. (the "Company") as of May 31, 2001, its results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended May 31, 2001 and 2000 and its changes in stockholders' deficiency for the three months ended May 31, 2001. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("USGAAP") have been condensed or omitted from these financial statements unless significant changes have taken place since the end of the most recent fiscal year. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements as of February 28, 2001 and for the years ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000 and the notes to those financial statements (the "Audited Financial Statements") and the other information included elsewhere herein. The results of operations for the three months ended May 31, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending February 28, 2002. NOTE 2--BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. However, the Company incurred a loss from operations of $179,000 in the three months ended May 31, 2001 and, as shown in the Audited Financial Statements, a net loss of approximately $715,000 in the year ended February 28, 2001 and a loss before extraordinary gain of approximately $727,000 in the year ended February 29, 2000. As of May 31, 2001, the Company had a cash balance of only $17,000 and working capital and stockholders' deficiencies of approximately $159,000 and $154,000, respectively. In addition, the Company's right to sell apparel embroidered with National Football League logos terminated on June 30, 2001. Sales of such apparel accounted for approximately 13% of the Company's total sales in the three months ended May 31, 2001 and 45% and 37% of the Company's total sales in the years ended February 28, 2001 and February 29, 2000, respectively. Management believes that, in the absence of a substantial increase in sales, it is probable that the Company will continue to incur losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities through at least May 31, 2002 and that the Company will need to obtain additional equity or debt financing and/or extend the due dates of or restructure some of its obligations to be able to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability. Management believes that the commercial success and profitability of the Company will depend primarily on whether the Company can increase sales by making potential corporate customers aware of its ability to develop and distribute premium apparel with corporate logos and developing a proprietary line of sportswear. To enable the Company to sustain its operations through at least May 31, 2002 and, ultimately, complete its marketing and development program and achieve profitability, management plans to: (i) seek additional financing for the Company through private sales of debt and equity securities, loans from financial institutions and/or investments by strategic partners in joint ventures established to sell merchandise developed by the Company, (ii) issue equity securities in lieu of cash to pay for certain services provided to the Company, (iii) ask the holder to convert convertible debentures issued by the Company into shares of common stock (see Notes 8 and 13 to the F-21 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED) NOTE 2--BASIS OF PRESENTATION: (CONTINUED) Audited Financial Statements and Notes 5 and 9 herein) and/or (iv) seek the extension of due dates of certain other obligations of the Company. However, management cannot assure that the Company will be able to obtain any additional equity or debt financing or extend the due dates of or restructure any of its obligations and, accordingly, management cannot assure that the Company will be able to sustain its operations through at least May 31, 2002. The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amount and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. NOTE 3--NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE: As explained in Note 2 to the Audited Financial Statements, the Company presents "basic" earnings (loss) per common share and, if applicable, "diluted" earnings per common share pursuant to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128"). Pursuant to SFAS 128, basic earnings (loss) per share amounts were computed based on the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding during the three months ended May 31, 2001 and 2000. In addition, pursuant to SFAS 128, diluted earnings per share amounts for the three months ended May 31, 2001 were computed by assuming that outstanding convertible debentures in with a principal balance of $450,000 as of May 31, 2001 (see Notes 8 and 13 to the Audited Financial Statements and Note 5 herein) were converted at $.45 per share as of the date they were issued and, accordingly, the related interest expense thereon (which was not material) was eliminated and the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding had been adjusted as shown below: <Table> Basic weighted average common shares outstanding............ 1,727,562 Adjustments for assumed conversion of convertible debentures: Weighted average shares issuable upon conversion.......... 5,164,835 Elimination of weighted average shares issued as payment of interest expense on convertible debentures........... (538,462) --------- Diluted weighted average shares outstanding................. 6,353,935 ========= </Table> The assumed effects on the computation of diluted earnings per share amounts for the three months ended May 31, 2001 of the exercise of outstanding warrants and the conversion of shares of Series A preferred stock, all of which are subject to subscription agreements, and the application of the treasury stock method would have been anti-dilutive or insignificant (see Notes 9 and 13 to the Audited Financial Statements and Note 6 herein). There were no potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during that period. the three months ended May 31, 2000. F-22 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED) NOTE 4--INCOME TAXES: As of May 31, 2001, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,315,000 available to reduce future Federal and state taxable income which, if not used, will expire at various dates through 2022. As of May 31, 2001, the Company's deferred tax assets consisted of the effects of temporary differences attributable to the following: <Table> Net operating loss carryforwards............................ $526,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts............................. 8,000 Valuation of inventories.................................... 30,000 -------- 564,000 Less valuation allowance.................................... (564,000) -------- Total..................................................... $ -- ======== </Table> Due to the uncertainties related to, among other things, the changes in the ownership of the Company, which could subject those loss carryforwards to substantial annual limitations, and the extent and timing of its future taxable income, the Company offset the deferred tax assets by an equivalent valuation allowance as of May 31, 2001. The Company had also offset the potential benefits from its net deferred tax assets by an equivalent valuation allowance during the year ended February 29, 2000. As a result of a decrease in the valuation allowance of $187,000 during the three months ended May 31, 2001 and an increase in the valuation allowance of $83,000 during the three months ended May 31, 2000, no provision or credit for income taxes has been reflected in the accompanying statements of operations to offset the pre-tax income for the three months ended May 31, 2001 and the pre-tax loss for the three months ended May 31, 2000. NOTE 5--CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES: As explained in Note 8 to the Audited Financial Statements, during the year ended February 28, 2001, an investor (the "Second Investor") advanced $225,000 to the Company for the purchase of convertible debentures with the understanding that the conversion rate and the other specific terms of the convertible debentures would be subsequently negotiated. On April 12, 2001, the Second Investor made an additional purchase of convertible debentures that also have an aggregate principal balance of $225,000. Pursuant to an agreement between the Company and the Second Investor dated April 12, 2001, the principal balance of the convertible debentures will become payable on April 12, 2002 unless they are converted into common stock at any time prior thereto at a conversion rate of $.045 per share, which approximated the fair value of the Company's common stock as of the date of the agreement. The convertible debentures bear interest at 10%, which was prepaid on April 12, 2001 through the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $45,000 ($.045 per share). On August 3, 2001, the rights to the repayment of the convertible debentures held by the Second Investor were subordinated to the rights of the holder of another note (see Note 9 herein). F-23 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED) NOTE 6--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: As explained in Notes 9 and 13 to the Audited Financial Statements, on January 31, 2001, the Company commenced an offering for the sale of up to 2,000,000 units of common stock and warrants at $.50 per unit through a private placement intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act"). During the period from March 1, 2001 through April 30, 2001, the date the offering expired, the Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $25,000 from the sale of an additional 50,000 units. As explained in Note 13 to the Audited Financial Statements, on May 31, 2001, the Company commenced another offering for the sale of up to 2,000,000 units of common stock and warrants at $.50 per unit through a private placement intended to be exempt from registration under the Act. During the period from May 31, 2001 through July 15, 2001, the date the offering expired, the Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $10,000 from the sale of 20,000 units. On April 6, 2001, the Company sold 750,000 shares of common stock for aggregate cash consideration of $100,000 or $.133 per share. As explained in Note 5 herein, on April 12, 2001, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $45,000 as a prepayment of interest on convertible debentures. As of May 31, 2001, the Company had 22,400,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the conversion or exercise of convertible debentures, Series A preferred stock and warrants as follows: <Table> Shares issuable upon conversion of: Convertible debentures.................................... 10,000,000 Preferred stock........................................... 12,000,000 Shares issuable upon exercise of: Class A warrants exercisable at $1.25 per share through January 31, 2002........................................ 180,000 Class B warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share through January 31, 2002........................................ 180,000 Class C warrants exercisable at $1.25 per share through May 31, 2002............................................ 20,000 Class D warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share through May 31, 2002............................................ 20,000 ---------- Total................................................... 22,400,000 ========== </Table> As of May 31, 2001, the Company was only authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of common stock. Accordingly, its Articles of Incorporation would have to be amended to increase the number of authorized shares before all of the shares reserved could be issued. NOTE 7--LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH MAJOR LICENSOR: As explained in Note 11 to the Audited Financial Statements, in September 1999, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with National Football League Properties, Inc. ("NFLP") with respect to the payment of license and royalty fees by the Company which NFLP claimed were owed and past due. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company and NFLP agreed that if the Company complied with all of the terms of the license and royalty agreement through March 31, 2001, the NFLP would waive the payment of license and royalty fees aggregating $621,685 it claimed the Company owed prior to the settlement. The Company had accrued license and royalty fees in that F-24 <Page> PRO ELITE, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED) NOTE 7--LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH MAJOR LICENSOR: (CONTINUED) amount as of February 28, 2001. The Company complied with all of the terms of license and royalty agreement through March 31, 2001 and, accordingly, it reversed the amount accrued and recognized an equivalent gain from the litigation settlement during the three months ended May 31, 2001. NOTE 8--EXTRAORDINARY GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT: On April 2, 2001, the Company and the bank that provided it with the revolving line of credit (see Note 6 to the Audited Financial Statements) entered into an agreement whereby the Company was only required to repay a total of $325,000 to settle its obligation to repay the outstanding principal balance of its line of credit borrowings and the accrued interest thereon as of that date which totaled $386,754. Accordingly, the Company recognized an extraordinary gain from the extinguishment of this debt of $61,754 during the three months ended May 31, 2001. NOTE 9--SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: On August 3, 2001, an investor (the "Third Investor") purchased a $50,000 note from the Company which bears interest at 10% and is payable on November 3, 2001. As additional consideration for the loan, the Third Investor received warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company's common stock that are exercisable at $.50 per share through August 1, 2006 and options to purchase 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock that are exercisable at $.20 per share through August 1, 2006. In addition, concurrent with the purchase of the note by the Third Investor, the Second Investor entered into an agreement to subordinate the repayment of the Company's outstanding convertible debentures to the repayment of the note purchased by the Third Investor in exchange for 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. * * * F-25 <Page> PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The Company is organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Section 14A:3-5 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes, in general, empowers a New Jersey corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any lawsuit or proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of that corporation) due to the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of that corporation, or is or was serving at the request of that corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or entity. A corporation is also allowed, in advance of the final disposition of a lawsuit or proceeding, to pay the expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by any officer, director, employee or agent in defending the action, as long as the person undertakes to repay this amount if it is ultimately determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation. In addition, New Jersey law allows a corporation to indemnify these persons against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by any of them in connection with the lawsuit or proceeding if (a) he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and (b) with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. A New Jersey corporation also can indemnify its officers and directors in an action by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor under the same conditions, except that judicial approval is needed to indemnify any officer or director who is adjudged to be liable to the corporation. Where an officer or director is successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of any such action, the corporation must indemnify him or her against the expenses (including attorneys' fees) which he or she actually and reasonably incurred in connection with this action. The indemnification provided by New Jersey law is not deemed to be exclusive of any other rights to which an officer or director may be entitled under any corporation's own organizational documents, agreements or otherwise. As permitted by Section 14A:3-5 of the Revised New Jersey Statutes, Article Seven of our restated certificate of incorporation provides that we will indemnify each person who is or was our director, officer, employee or agent (including the heirs, executors, administrators or estate of these individuals) or is or was serving at our request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity, to the fullest extent that the law permits. This indemnification is exclusive of any other rights to which any of these individuals otherwise may be entitled. The indemnification also continues after a person ceases to be a director, officer, employee or agent of our company and inures to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of these individuals. Expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in defending any lawsuit or proceeding are also paid by us in advance of the final disposition of these lawsuits or proceedings after we receive an undertaking from the indemnified person to repay this amount if it is ultimately determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by us. Article Seven further provides that a director or officer shall not be personally liable, or shall be liable only to the extent therein provided, to the corporation or its shareholders for damages for breach of any duty owed to the corporation or its shareholders, except that such provision shall not relieve a director or officer from liability for any breach of duty based upon an act or omission (a) in breach of such person's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its shareholders, (b) not in good faith or involving a knowing violation of law or (c) resulting in receipt by such person of an improper personal benefit. As used above, an act or omission in breach of a person's duty of loyalty means an act or omission which that person knows or believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders in connection with a matter in which he has a material conflict of interest. The Company's By-laws also provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we will indemnify any person who is a party or II-1 <Page> otherwise involved in any proceeding because of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of our company or was serving at our request. INSOFAR AS INDEMNIFICATION FOR LIABILITIES ARISING UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 MAY BE PERMITTED TO OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CONTROLLING PERSONS PURSUANT TO ANY OF THESE FOREGOING PROVISIONS, OR OTHERWISE, WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE SEC SUCH INDEMNIFICATION IS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY AS EXPRESSED IN THE SECURITIES ACT AND IS, THEREFORE, UNENFORCEABLE. ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION The following table sets forth the various expenses incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered hereby expected to be incurred by the Company: <Table> SEC registration fee....................................... $575.25 State securities law fees and expenses..................... $ * Printing and engraving expenses............................ $ * Legal fees and expenses.................................... $ * Accounting fees and expenses............................... $ * Transfer Agent Fee......................................... $ * ------- Total.................................................... $ * ======= </Table> - ------------------------ * To be completed by amendment. All amounts in the above table are estimated except the SEC registration fee. ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES In April of 2000 the Company made a private sale of 250,000 shares of Common Stock for a total aggregate consideration of $100,000, or $0.40 per share. The Company sold an additional 100,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate consideration of $25,000, or $0.25 per share in July of 2000. Since April of 2000 to date the Company issued 183,990 shares of common stock having a fair value of $160,355 as compensation for services provided by various vendors, consultants, and attorneys All of the above issuances were performed under and in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The number of shares reflected for each issuance listed above does not give effect to a 1:6 reverse stock split of the Company's common stock as of January 13, 2001. Commencing January 31, 2001, the Company issued 180,000 units at $0.50 per unit in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D to accredited investors only. Each unit consisted of one share of the Company's common stock, one Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $1.25 per share until January 31, 2002 and one Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of the Company's common stock exercisable at $2.50 per share until January 31, 2002. In April 2001, the Company issued 750,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. George Bally at a price of $.14 per share in a private sale in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. On April 13, 2001, the Company issued to Mr. Joseph Blumenthal a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $450,000. The note is convertible at a rate of $.045 per share into 10,000,000 shares. The Company issued this note also in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. II-2 <Page> On May 31, 2001, the Company issued 20,000 units at $0.50 per unit in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D to one accredited investor only. Each unit consisted of one share of the Company's common stock, one Class C Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $1.25 per share until May 31, 2002 and one Class D Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase one share of the Company's common stock exercisable at $2.50 per share until May 31, 2002. ITEM 27. EXHIBITS <Table> <Caption> EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, as amended 3.2 By-Laws 4.1 Specimen certificate for common stock* 4.2 Specimen certificate for preferred stock* 4.3 Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrant* 4.4 Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrant* 4.5 Class C Common Stock Purchase Warrant* 4.6 Class D Common Stock Purchase Warrant* 4.7 Convertible Promissory Note* 5.1 Opinion of Bondy & Schloss LLP* 10.1 Employment Agreement of Mr. Robert Polsky 10.2 Employment Agreement of Mr. Michael Polsky 23.1 Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP 23.2 Consent of Feinberg & Company 23.3 Consent of Bondy & Schloss LLP (included as part of Exhibit 5.1)* </Table> - ------------------------ * To be filed by amendment. (B) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES Report of Independent Accountants All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or the related notes. ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS (a) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to: (1) File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement to; (i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) for the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"); II-3 <Page> (ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement; and (iii) Include any additional changed material information on the plan of distribution. (2) For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each such post- effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial BONA FIDE offering thereof. (3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. II-4 <Page> SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements of filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the City of Secaucus, State of New Jersey on August 31, 2001. <Table> PRO ELITE, INC. By: /s/ ROBERT POLSKY ----------------------------------------- Robert Polsky CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD </Table> Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated. <Table> <Caption> NAME TITLE DATE ---- ----- ---- /s/ ROBERT POLSKY -------------------------------------- Chairman of the Board August 31, 2001 Robert Polsky Executive Officer and Director /s/ MICHAEL POLSKY -------------------------------------- President, Secretary and Director August 31, 2001 Michael Polsky </Table> II-5