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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 23, 2001
Registration No. 333-57646
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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Amendment No. 1 to
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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PET QUARTERS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
ARKANSAS 5999 62-169-8524
(State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification Number)
720 EAST FRONT STREET
LONOKE, ARKANSAS 72086
(501) 676-9222
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of Registrant's principal executive offices)
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STEVEN DEMPSEY
PET QUARTERS, INC.
720 EAST FRONT STREET
LONOKE, ARKANSAS 72086
(501) 676-9222
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
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COPIES TO:
JOHN R. TISDALE
WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS, LLP
200 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
(501) 212-1256
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
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If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be
offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), check the following
box. [X]
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please 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 delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule
434, check the following box. [ ]
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF AMOUNT TO BE PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE PER AGGREGATE OFFERING REGISTRATION FEE(1)
REGISTERED SHARE PRICE(1)(2)
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Common Stock,
$0.001 par value......... 2,500,000 Shares $0.1406 $351,500 $87.88
(1) Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(o).
(2) Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the
registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(a).
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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 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective
on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to such Section 8(a), may
determine.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. THE
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS
PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN
OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT
PERMITTED.
The date of this prospectus is May 23, 2001
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PROSPECTUS
2,500,000 SHARES
PET QUARTERS, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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This prospectus relates to the resale of up to 2,500,000 shares of
common stock, from time to time, by AMRO International, S.A., which shares may
be issued upon conversion of a 6% Convertible Debenture currently held by AMRO.
We will not receive any proceeds from the conversion of the convertible
debenture into shares of common stock or the resale of those shares by AMRO. We
have agreed to pay the expenses of registering the shares under this prospectus.
Expenses, brokerage fees and commissions, and fees and expenses of advisors to
AMRO in connection with the resale of its shares will be paid by AMRO. AMRO may
sell shares of common stock from time to time in transactions on the Over the
Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB), in negotiated transactions, or otherwise, in
each case at prices satisfactory to AMRO.
Pet Quarters common stock is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol
"PDEN." On May 21, 2001, the last reported sale price of the Common Stock on
the OTCBB was $0.31 per share.
INVESTING IN THE COMMON STOCK INVOLVES MATERIAL RISKS WHICH ARE
DESCRIBED IN THE "RISK FACTORS" SECTION BEGINNING ON PAGE 4 OF THIS PROSPECTUS.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or accurate. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
Pet Quarters' principal executive offices are located at 720 East
Front Street, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086, telephone number: 501-676-9222
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THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS IS MAY 23, 2001.
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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus.
We have not authorized any other person to provide you with different
information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information,
you should not rely on it. We are not making an offer to sell these securities
in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume
that the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on
the front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition,
results of operation, and prospects may have changed since that date.
PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENT
All underwriters that effect transactions in these securities, whether
participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus to
purchasers of these securities. This is in addition to the obligation of dealers
to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their
unsold allotments or subscriptions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY..............................................................1
OUR COMPANY.....................................................................1
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS.............................................................1
THE OFFERING....................................................................4
RISK FACTORS....................................................................4
USE OF PROCEEDS.................................................................7
DILUTION .......................................................................7
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK.....................................................7
DIVIDEND POLICY.................................................................7
CAPITALIZATION..................................................................8
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA..........................................................8
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS...................................9
BUSINESS ..................................................................... 14
OUR PROPERTY...................................................................21
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..............................................................22
MANAGEMENT.....................................................................22
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS.........................................................25
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.....................................................29
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK...................................................30
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION...........................................................31
LEGAL MATTERS..................................................................32
EXPERTS .......................................................................32
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................33
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This Summary highlights information contained elsewhere in the
prospectus. It is not complete and may not contain all of the information that
you should consider before investing in the common stock. You should read the
entire prospectus carefully, including the "Risk Factors" section, the financial
statements, and the notes to the financial statements.
OUR COMPANY
Pet Quarters, Inc. ("Pet Quarters" or the "Company") is a retailer and
wholesaler of pet products and supplies, offering more than 9,000 items for sale
over the Internet, at www.allpets.com, and through our mail-order catalogs,
AllPets(R) and Dog's Outfitter(R). Matthew Hoff and Mike Parnell organized our
Company on May 22, 1997. On August 1, 1999, the Company acquired Humboldt
Industries Incorporated and its affiliate, Maplewood Industries, Inc. for $4.6
million cash and an equal amount in Pet Quarters, Inc. common stock. The Company
borrowed from Sun Valley Trust to pay the cash portion of the purchase price and
issued a promissory note to Sun Valley Trust (the "Bridge Loan"). A substantial
portion of the securities registered in this offering were privately placed to
provide funds for repayment of the Bridge Loan.
Our primary objective is to become a leading seller of pet products to
both consumers and pet professionals through our web sites and catalogs. Our
goal is to provide customers with an efficient, low cost, and value-added
shopping experience. We believe that consumers want the convenience of on-line
shopping with at least the same breadth of products that they can find at
traditional outlets. Our in-house fulfillment, distribution, customer service,
and technology operations allow us to control costs and provide customers with
quality service.
The pet products industry in the United States is a large and growing
market consisting of a loyal customer base. Americans spent approximately $23
billion on their pets in 1998. Pets remain an integral part of family life in
the United States, with 58 million or 59% of 98 million U.S. households owning
one or more pets. By 2001, the pet products and services industry is expected to
grow to $28.5 billion.
We currently provide pet products on a wholesale basis to pet
professionals, including proprietors of boarding facilities, managers and staff
of animal shelters and humane societies, as well as veterinarians, groomers,
breeders, and show exhibitors. These sales predominately occur through our Dog's
Outfitter(R) catalog. We have developed a related web site located at
www.dogsoutfitter.com to service the needs of the pet professional community,
and we intend to include at this web site an information clearing house where
pet professionals can share knowledge and experiences as well as build a network
of references. The relationships we develop with veterinarians and other pet
professionals should provide us with valuable referral opportunities to the pet
consumer.
We have developed a fully-integrated content and commerce site for
consumers, based upon the idea that the content of our web site will attract
more consumers and build brand loyalty. We developed content for our web site
through strategic acquisitions of content-based online pet companies and
strategic relationships with leading pet professionals and pet-related
organizations. We expect our content to be the most authoritative and useful
advice available anywhere on the Internet. When we speak of content, we mean:
o Information concerning the origin, development, and personality factors
of various pets;
o Extensive information concerning pet care and health matters;
o Articles by veterinarians concerning issues associated with various
pets; and
o Information concerning specific pet and breed organizations.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
From January 2000 through March 2000, we raised approximately
$3,000,000 through the private placement of our common stock. A portion of the
shares issued in that private offering are being registered under the
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registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. The proceeds from the
private offering were used to reduce the principal amount of the Bridge Loan by
$1,000,000 on February 3, 2000 and for working capital.
On April 27, 2000, we acquired all of the outstanding equity securities
of WeRPets.com, Inc. ("WeRPets") in exchange for 703,316 shares of Pet Quarters
common stock. WeRPets is an emerging online pet-related company that has
developed strong relationships with The Health Network and Galaxy.com
(www.galaxy.com). WeRPets has an agreement to be the sole and exclusive pet
portal on www.galaxy.com and has the worldwide exclusive license to selected
content produced in HTML and streaming video formats. Galaxy.com, a leading
vertical Internet directory, provides fast, contextually relevant searches of
the Internet for numerous vertical markets, including health, education,
international, shopping, pets and more. During the quarter ended March 31,
2001, we recorded an impairment loss for the unamortized portion of goodwill
acquired in connection with the acquisition of WeRPets.com. The amount of the
write-off was $1,951,904. For more information regarding this impairment
charge, see Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2001, located at page F-12 of this Prospectus.
Effective May 1, 2000, we acquired Chartendure, Ltd., a company
organized under the laws of the United Kingdom, for 400,000 shares of Pet
Quarters common stock. Chartendure has existing relationships with various
veterinary organizations and other pet professionals in the United Kingdom and
throughout Europe. Through these relationships, Chartendure will provide web
site content regarding pet care, feeding, and health issues for pet owners. We
intend to enter into contracts with these pet professionals to provide
continuous content for our web site. During the quarter ended March 31, 2001,
we recorded an impairment loss for the unamortized portion of goodwill acquired
in connection with the acquisition of Chartendure, Ltd. The amount of the
write-off was $483,333. For more information regarding this impairment charge,
see Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Nine
Months Ended March 31, 2001, located at page F-12 of this Prospectus.
On May 8, 2000, we issued 34,642 shares of our Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock for total consideration of $3,464,200, consisting of $2,055,700
in cash and $1,408,500 worth of interests in the Bridge Loan. The acquisition of
these Bridge Loan interests effectively retired an equivalent amount of
principal on the Bridge Loan. In addition, on May 5, 2000, we borrowed
$1,000,000 from AMRO International, S.A., pursuant to the terms of a 6%
Convertible Debenture. The debenture required us to make quarterly interest
payments, beginning August 5, 2000, and the full amount of the loan was due and
payable on November 5, 2000. The debenture is convertible, at the option of
AMRO, into shares of Pet Quarters common stock at a rate of $1.50 per share or
85% of the average price of the lowest three days during the last twenty-two
days prior to the notice of conversion, with a minimum principal amount of
$50,000 converted. The proceeds from the debenture and the sale of the preferred
stock were used to retire the Bridge Loan. As of May 18, 2001, we paid the
entire principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest on the debenture,
in an aggregate amount of $851,895.60.
On May 30, 2000, we acquired AllPets.com, Inc. through the exchange of
3,652,785 shares of Pet Quarters common stock for all of the outstanding equity
securities of AllPets. AllPets.com is a destination site, providing in-depth
content, robust community, and high quality commerce targeted to the pet
enthusiast. AllPets offers visitors its Petcyclopedia, an on-line reference
guide with over 1,400 articles covering all pet categories and a bi-weekly
magazine with approximately twenty new articles in each issue. AllPets also
offers users an on-line community, including message boards, chat rooms, and an
"Ask the Expert" feature, which allows pet owners to receive advice from expert
veterinary staff.
On June 6, 2000, we created the Pet Quarters, Inc., Management
Incentive Plan (MIP). We have reserved 3,900,000 shares for issuance to
officers, directors, consultants, employees, and advisors. Pursuant to the terms
of the Plan, the Board may issue qualified stock options or stock awards to any
eligible person.
On September 1, 2000, we sold 750,000 shares of our common stock to
Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd. for a price of $.80 per share pursuant to the
equity line of credit agreement. On November 29, 2000, we sold 850,000 shares of
our common stock to Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd. for a price of $.43 per share
pursuant to that same line of credit agreement. The September and November sales
resulted in approximately $562,000 and $365,500 in proceeds to the Company.
Approximately $57,930 was paid to Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. as a placement fee in
these transactions. So long as the price of the Company's stock remains low, the
proceeds from exercising the line of credit agreement will remain low.
On September 7, 2000, we created the Pet Quarters, Inc. Employee Equity
Participation Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). We have reserved 2,500,000 shares for
issuance to officers, directors, employees, consultants and advisors ("Eligible
Person") under the terms of the Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the
Board may issue Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Awards, or
Performance Share Awards to any Eligible Person. If an Option is granted, the
Board must specify if it is a non-qualified stock option ("NQSO") or an
Incentive Stock Option ("ISO"). ISOs may only be granted to employees and must
be for fair market value on the issued date. NQSO's may be issued for 85% of the
fair market value of the shares on the issued date of the Option. All Options
must expire no later than ten years after the date of issue. An award of a Stock
Appreciation Right entitles the
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holder to receive payment of an amount equal to the difference between the fair
market value of the shares on the issue date and the fair market value of the
shares on the exercise date of such Stock Appreciation Right. Restricted Stock
Awards may be issued for 85% of fair market value of the shares on the issue
date of the award and may be paid for in cash or by note. If payment is made by
note, the shares purchased shall not be delivered until the note is paid in
full. The Board may grant any Eligible Person Performance Shares Awards, which
will entitle the grantee to a specified number of shares or cash upon the
achievement of certain goals established by the Board of the Company. We believe
that the Plan will promote our success by providing compensatory equity
incentives in order to attract, motivate and retain employees.
On November 22, 2000, we obtained a loan in the amount of $200,000,
which will mature on November 15, 2001, and is secured with a first lien against
our facility in Lonoke, Arkansas. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 10% per
annum and may be extended for an additional year to November 15, 2002, if
quarterly interest payments are made on a timely basis. Currently, the Lonoke,
Arkansas facility is listed for sale for $650,000. Existing loans in an
aggregate amount of $329,939 have a junior position against this facility.
On November 24, 2000, we closed a loan for $500,000 with a financial
institution. The loan is secured by an existing lien against the stock of PQ
Acquisition Corp., Inc., formerly Humbolt & Maplewood Industries. The loan
accrued interest at a rate of 10.5% and matured on January 15, 2001. The total
combined indebtedness with this institution is $1,450,000, which includes the
$500,000 loan and a $950,000 line of credit. The $950,000 loan is also secured
by the PQ Acquisition stock. The two loans were subsequently combined into a
single loan of $1,450,000, which bears interest at a variable rate of not less
than 10% or more than 11%. The loan matured on April 15, 2001, and required a
principal reduction of $184,500 prior to maturity. This loan bears interest at
9.5% and has been extended to July 12, 2001. On March 30, 2001, the Company
borrowed $250,000 through a loan which matures on December 1, 2002. The loan
bears interest at 9% per annum and interest is due quarterly beginning June 1,
2001.
As of May 18, 2001, we had closed a series of loans with various
individuals and companies in an aggregate amount of approximately $1,900,000. A
portion of the proceeds of these loans was used to retire the Company's 6%
Convertible Debenture. The outstanding principal balance and accrued interest of
the Debenture totaled $851,895.60. The remaining proceeds from the loans will be
used for general corporate purposes, including payment of debt and trade
payables.
The board of directors is considering a change in the corporate name to
AllPets, Inc. If we decide to make this change, it will be submitted to the
shareholders for a vote.
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THE OFFERING
This prospectus relates to the resale of 2,500,000 shares of our common
stock which may be offered and sold from time to time, by AMRO International,
S.A., which holds a 6% Convertible Debenture in an original principal amount of
$1,000,000. The debenture is due and payable in full on July 5, 2001, and may be
converted in whole or in part, at the option of AMRO, at any time prior to the
maturity date. The debenture is convertible into common stock at a rate per
share equal to the lesser of $1.50 or 85% of the average closing price of our
common stock for the lowest three days during the twenty-two days prior to the
notice of conversion, with a minimum principal amount of $50,000 converted at a
time. On January 26, 2001, we issued 723,798 shares of common stock to AMRO
pursuant to its conversion of $117,942 of the debenture at a per share
conversion rate of $0.163. The Company has received a conversion notice which
will result in the issuance of 607,360 shares and reduced the outstanding loan
balance by $32,000. As of May 18, 2001, we paid the entire outstanding principal
balance and accrued interest, totaling $851,895.60, of the Debenture.
RISK FACTORS
This offering involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully
consider the following risks before making an investment in us. You should also
refer to the other information in this Prospectus under the headings "Forward
Looking Statements," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operation," "Business," and our financial statements.
Our business, financial condition and results of operation could be harmed as a
result of any of the following risks. Such changes could affect the price at
which our common stock trades, and you could lose all or part of your
investment.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMPANY
WE ARE IN AN EARLY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. Our company is in an early
stage of development and, as a result, it is difficult to evaluate our business
opportunities. We originally began selling our products over
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the Internet in May 1998. We acquired Humboldt Industries, Inc. on August 1,
1999 and began selling products by catalog at that time. Because we have a
limited operating history, it is difficult to determine if we can accomplish all
or even some of our business goals. You should consider the risks and
difficulties that we face as an early stage company competing in a new and
rapidly evolving market.
OUR BUSINESS SUCCESS DEPENDS UPON BUILDING OUR BASE OF CUSTOMERS. In
order to be successful, Pet Quarters must attract a large number of customers
who shop by catalog or in traditional retail stores and persuade them to shop on
our web site or through our catalogs. Accomplishing these goals may require
additional infusions of cash for advertising and promotional expenditures. If
these amounts are greater than we expect, or if the response to the advertising
and promotional expenditures is less than we expect, we may not attain
profitability or the level of profitability necessary to continue in business.
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES, AND WE EXPECT TO INCUR LOSSES FOR THE
FORESEEABLE FUTURE. While one of our acquired companies, Humboldt Industries,
has been profitable, the increased cost of advertising on the Internet and the
start-up costs associated with development of our Internet web site and related
infrastructure expenditures may affect our profitability for years to come. Due
to our limited operating history, it is very difficult to project our operating
results accurately.
OUR COMPANY HAS ONLY ONE FULFILLMENT CENTER. We have closed our Lonoke
fulfillment center and rely exclusively upon our Hazelton, Pennsylvania,
fulfillment center. Fires, floods, or other natural disasters at our
Pennsylvania center could prevent us from fulfilling orders. This would cause an
immediate loss in revenue and result in dissatisfied customers. Both of these
results could adversely affect the price of the company's stock as well as its
long-term business opportunities.
WE HAVE LIMITED CAPITAL RESOURCES. The stock registered in this
offering was issued as the result of our earlier capital-raising efforts. As a
result, we have already received payment for the shares that are being
registered, and this registration statement will not generate additional capital
or cash to the Company from those shares. We have the ability to sell up to
$25,000,000 worth of common stock under the equity line of credit agreement and
have accessed $1,115,500 to date, but the timing and amount of capital raised
can vary significantly depending upon various factors, including the market
price of our common stock. Recently, our stock price has fallen to levels which
limit our ability to effectively raise capital through use of the Equity Line of
Credit. In addition, if our current stockholders sell a substantial number of
the shares that they now hold, our stock price could fall further. Accordingly,
we may not be able to raise necessary capital in the manner we expect pursuant
to the equity line of credit agreement. Our inability to raise capital as needed
could have a material adverse effect on our business.
OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK AND DILUTION TO
INVESTORS. A significant part of our business strategy involves strategic
acquisitions of pet-related companies or assets that provide value to our
existing organization. We cannot be certain that we will successfully integrate
these acquisitions with our existing business, or that once integrated, such
acquisitions will provide the revenue or other benefits we expect. Acquisitions
also involve special risks, including risks associated with unanticipated
problems, liabilities, contingencies, and diversion of management attention. We
cannot be certain that we will have the capital necessary to complete future
acquisitions. To date, we have financed a significant portion of our
acquisitions through the issuance of Pet Quarters common stock. If the market
price for our common stock falls, we may be unable to use it as part of the
consideration for acquired businesses. We may be unable to obtain sufficient
cash resources to make acquisitions without use of our common stock, which could
cause an adverse effect on our business and prospects. In addition, the issuance
of shares of common stock in connection with acquisitions may substantially
dilute the value of shares held by existing shareholders.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON KEY PERSONNEL. The Company is very dependent on the
continued services of its chief executive officer, president, chief financial
officer and executive vice president. Our Company does not maintain key person
life insurance on these individuals. The loss of the services of one or more of
these individuals could have a significant adverse impact on the Company's
long-term planning, financing and operations. We believe that each of these
officers is currently in good health, but until our operating income improves,
the Company will not be able to insure against the loss of one or more of these
employees.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
WE MAY BE UNABLE TO ESTABLISH BRAND NAME RECOGNITION. Our company is
not the only Internet pet retailer. There are numerous Internet pet supply
companies that have the same general business goals as we do. The online market
for pet products, information, and services is highly competitive and sensitive
to brand name recognition. As such, we may be forced to spend significant
amounts of money on advertising and
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promotional efforts to keep our brand name in front of the public. If we are
unable to establish brand name recognition and brand name loyalty among our
customer base, we could incur additional losses.
OUR BUSINESS PLAN IS UNPROVEN. Our business strategy is based upon the
idea that authoritative content will drive commerce. Because we are in an early
stage of development, our business plan has not been proved successful. We
cannot be certain that the content we provide will cause a sufficient number of
persons to visit our web site or that the persons who visit will also purchase
our products. In addition, we depend upon outside sources for the majority of
the content on our site. We have no assurance that these sources will continue
to provide the content necessary to keep the web site current and to maintain
the interest of our visitors. The outcome of these uncertainties could have an
adverse effect on our company and business.
WE DEPEND UPON SUPPLIERS AND SHIPPERS. We depend upon our suppliers and
shippers to transport materials to and from our distribution warehouse on a
timely basis. Any disruption in these facilities and any adverse change in the
costs of such services could have an adverse impact upon our profitability.
RISKS RELATED TO INTERNET COMMERCE
WE DO NOT DEPEND ENTIRELY UPON THE INTERNET, BUT WE EXPECT IT TO BE THE
SOURCE OF MOST OF OUR GROWTH. We do not depend exclusively upon the Internet for
our sales. Presently, over 90% of our annual sales are from our catalog
division. However, we believe that the Internet will account for most of the
growth in our future sales. If we do not experience the expected growth of
internet sales, we may not generate sufficient revenue to become profitable.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF INTERNET SAFETY. Most of our
current Internet sales are paid for using customer credit card accounts.
Accurate and secure transmission of account numbers and information is required
to protect both the customer and our sales under these circumstances. We must
rely upon the existing encryption and authentication technology, which we
license from other vendors, to use customer credit card accounts. If our
customers perceive that a breach of security could expose them to unfounded
charges or other disruptions in service, we believe Internet transactions will
decline. Since we do not insure against fraudulent credit card transactions,
these transactions could have an adverse impact on the company.
CHANGES IN THE TAX TREATMENT OF INTERNET SALES COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE
EFFECT. Currently, we do not collect state sales taxes or other taxes for goods
sold by the Company, except for purchases with a billing address in the states
of Arkansas, California, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. From time to time, states
and other tax levying entities (e.g., cities and counties) have sought to impose
sales tax collection obligations on out of state companies for Internet sales.
Currently there is federal legislation prohibiting states and other local
entities from imposing new taxes on Internet commerce. This protection ends on
October 1, 2001. We do not know whether Internet sales will be subject to
taxation after that date. However, we believe that unrestricted taxation of
Internet commerce would restrict the rate of growth of such commerce and
adversely affect our sales efforts.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES ON THE INTERNET CAN AFFECT OUR BUSINESS. As the
Internet matures, data transmission speed and volume of data transmitted
increase. If we are to compete with other Internet pet suppliers, our equipment
must equal theirs in speed, reliability and security. Continuous upgrading of
equipment will be an ongoing expense necessary for us to respond to the
technological developments in this industry. If we are unable to match or exceed
our competition in taking advantage of technological advances, this could
adversely affect our brand name as well as our sales.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF THE INTERNET COULD ADVERSELY EFFECT OUR
BUSINESS. If the federal government or state governments propose laws and
regulations applicable to communications or commerce over the Internet, such
laws could affect our ability to increase sales using Internet commerce. Such
laws may deal with privacy, levels of security, encryption, and encryption keys
and taxation. While it is impossible for us to project the substance of laws
that may be passed, the company generally believes that additional regulation of
Internet commerce is more likely to have an adverse effect on our marketing
efforts than less regulation.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the conversion of the convertible
debenture into shares of common stock or the resale of those shares by AMRO. Pet
Quarters will have a reduction in its outstanding debt if some or all of the
convertible Debenture is converted into common stock.
DILUTION
The issuance of shares of common stock upon conversion of the 6%
Convertible Debenture will dilute our common stockholders and may adversely
affect the price of Pet Quarters common stock. The 6% convertible debenture is
convertible at a per share rate of $1.50 or 85% of the three lowest closing bid
prices of the stock from the 22 trading days prior to conversion, based upon the
principal amount of the debenture being converted. As a result, the lower our
stock price goes, the more common stock AMRO will receive.
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
Since May, 1998, our common stock has traded on the over-the-counter
bulletin board under the symbol PDEN. Below are the quarterly high and low
closing prices since inception as recorded by the bulletin board. Bid prices
were not available.
PERIOD LOW HIGH
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April - June 1998 15/16 1 11/16
July - September 1998 11/32 1 11/100
October - December 1998 6/25 2
January - March 1999 9/16 1 13/16
April - June 1999 7/8 4 19/32
July - September 1999 2 15/16 6 9/16
October - December 1999 1 3 11/32
January - March 2000 2 21/32 5 19/32
April - June 2000 3 27/32 1 7/32
July - September 2000 0.78 1.26
October - December 2000 0.19 1.06
January - March 31, 2001 0.0625 0.3906
As of May 3, 2001, the Company had 2,165 shareholders of record.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We
currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings for use
in the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any
cash dividends on our common shares in the foreseeable future.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth our capitalization as of June 30, 2000
and March 31, 2001, on an actual basis. The table below should be read in
conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto,
which are included elsewhere in this prospectus.
JUNE 30, 2000 MARCH 31, 2001
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Notes Payable, Capital Leases and Convertible
Debenture ................................... $ 1,951,877 $ 3,386,570
Stockholders Equity:
Convertible Preferred Stock: $0.001 par value
10,000,000 authorized, 32,769 issued and
outstanding ................................. $ 35 $ 33
Common stock: $0.001 par value 40,000,000
authorized, 18,147,783 issued and
outstanding ................................. $ 18,148 $ 22,210
Additional Paid-in-Capital .................. $ 33,109,661 $ 35,575,396
Accumulated Deficit ......................... $(16,586,531) $(27,925,286)
Unamortized Stock Compensation .............. $ (96,855) $ --
Total Stockholders' Equity ............. $ 16,444,458 $ 7,672,353
Total Capitalization ................... $ 18,396,335 $ 11,058,923
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth a summary of our statement of operations and
balance sheets for the periods presented:
o On an actual basis
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30
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2000 1999 1998
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales $ 13,731,147 $ 262,470 $ 43,835
Gross margin $ 4,284,747 $ 56,696 $ 21,927
Total Operating Expenses $ 12,849,848 $ 1,114,966 $ 855,119
Operating loss $ (8,565,101) $ (1,058,270) $ (833,192)
Net loss $(11,318,087) $ (1,052,265) $ (816,179)
Net loss for common stockholders $(14,718,087) $ (1,052,265) $ (816,179)
Basic and diluted net loss for common $ (1.18) $ (0.09) $ (0.10)
stockholders per common share
Weighted average shares outstanding used to 12,482,101 11,453,000 8,568,125
compute basic and diluted net loss for common
stockholders per common share
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets $ 21,846,952 $ 1,042,285 $ 1,489,059
Notes payable, capital leases and convertible $ 1,951,877 $ 325,000 $ -0-
debenture
Total stockholders' equity $ 16,444,458 $ 501,278 $ 1,468,354
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The following table sets forth a summary of (i) our statement of
operations for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001, as compared to
the nine months ended March 31, 2000, and (ii) our balance sheet as of March 31,
2001 and March 31, 2000.
NINE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2001 2000
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales $ 10,818,915 $ 9,873,570
Gross margin $ 2,873,414 $ 3,128,782
Total Operating Expenses $ 13,666,462 $ 8,196,626
Operating loss $(10,793,048) $(5,067,844)
Net loss $(11,338,756) $(7,454,680)
Net loss for common stockholders $(11,338,756) $(7,454,680)
Basic and diluted net loss for common
stockholders per common share $(0.56) $(0.65)
Weighted average shares outstanding used
to compute basic and diluted net loss
for common stockholders per common share 20,198,138 11,519,146
MARCH 31,
2001 2000
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets $ 14,407,703 $10,852,398
Notes payable, capital leases and convertible $ 3,386,570 $ 4,926,079
debenture
Total stockholders' equity $ 7,672,353 $ 3,949,390
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis contains some forward-looking
statements, which are based upon our plans, goals, and objectives for Pet
Quarters, Inc. and its management. Such statements are subject to various risks
and uncertainties. The most significant risk involves the Company's ability to
obtain sufficient cash and capital resources to operate its businesses. We have
demand loans which could require additional infusions of capital in order to
make required principal and interest payments. Our longer-term development plans
also require additional capital for completion. Consequently, the reader should
consider that such uncertainties and risks may cause actual results to vary
materially from the stated plans, goals, and objectives outlined below.
BALANCE SHEET DATA AS OF MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED TO JUNE 30, 2000
Assets:
Assets: The total assets as of March 31, 2001 were $14,407,703 compared to
$21,846,952 as of June 30, 2000. This reflects in part the goodwill that was
written-down and amortized during the nine month period ended March 31, 2001. We
had current assets of $2,105,308 including inventories of $1,237,207, prepaid
expenses and other current assets of $293,551, accounts receivable of $53,592,
and land and building held for sale of $500,000 as of March 31, 2001 as compared
to current assets of $3,302,340 including inventories of $1,674,002, prepaid
expense and other current assets of $788,602, accounts receivable of $175,608
and building and land held for sale of $500,000 as of June 30, 2000. We have
listed with a real estate agent the land and building in Lonoke, Arkansas for
$650,000. The purchase of Humboldt Industries eliminated the original purpose of
the facility, and the Company is prepared to sell the Lonoke facility.
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, was $11,265,531 as of March 31,
2001 compared to $17,524,514 as of June 30, 2000. The decrease in goodwill
reflects the quarterly amortization of goodwill and the impairment loss and
write-down of goodwill associated with the acquisitions of WeRPets.com and
Chartendure, Ltd that was recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2001.
Goodwill is being amortized on schedules that vary between three and five years.
We continue to invest in development of our e-commerce strategy and we believe
the carrying amount of goodwill at March 31, 2001 is appropriate. Management
will continue to evaluate goodwill for recoverability and impairment in
accordance with FAS 121. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements for a further discussion of the impairment loss and write-down
recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2001.
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, in the amount of
$469,353 as of March 31, 2001 include capitalized costs associated with our
website as compared to $506,227 as of June 30, 2000. These costs have been
capitalized in accordance with SOP 98-1.
Liabilities and stockholders equity:
Liabilities: Total liabilities of $6,735,350 are reflected as of March 31,
2001 as compared to total liabilities as of $5,402,494 as of June 30, 2000.
Current liabilities total $6,485,350 as of March 31, 2001 compared to
$5,141,558 as of June 30, 2000. They include accounts payable of $2,428,192 as
of March 31, 2001 compared to $2,904,205 as of June 30, 2000. Accrued expenses
of $920,588 as of March 31, 2001 compared with $546,412 as of June 30, 2000. We
had notes payable totaling $3,386,570, net as of March 31, 2001 including notes
payable to related parties of $588,990 and a $852,580 Convertible debenture, net
of discount, which has been extended to July 5, 2001. This compares to
$1,951,877 in notes and capital leases payable as of June 30, 2000. The increase
in notes payable is primarily attributable to the $1,450,000 line of credit with
a bank. See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Related
party notes payable in the amount of $329,989 are secured with a subordinated
position on the facility in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Stockholders equity: Common shares increased from 18,147,783 as of June 30,
2000 to 22,207,757, as of March 31, 2001. This increase for the quarter is the
result of the issuance of an additional 639,659 shares through our equity line
of credit and 723,793 shares were issued to the holder of the convertible
debenture resulting in a reduction of $117,942 in principal balance of the
convertible debenture. Total shareholder equity was $7,672,353 as compared to
$16,444,458 as of June 30, 2000. Total liabilities and stockholder's equity was
$14,407,703, as of March 31, 2001 as compared to $21,846,952 on June 30, 2000.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED
WITH THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Sales: Sales decreased to $3,297,180 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001
from $3,674,670 for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. This is a 10% decrease.
The short-fall resulted from an altered catalog mailing schedule from the prior
year quarter, a slowing economy, and difficult business environment. Internet
sales for the March 2001 quarter were $581,100 as compared to $173,973 in the
March 2000 quarter, which is a 334% increase.
Cost of Sales: Cost of sales was $2,576,552 for the quarter ended March 31,
2001 compared to $2,631,636 for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. This is a 2%
decrease and is mostly the result of lower sales as compared to the same quarter
in the prior year and higher product costs.
Gross margin: Our gross margins declined to 22% for the quarter ended March
31, 2001 compared to 28% for the same period in 2000. The lower margins are a
direct result of our free shipping policy for online sales through our
Allpets.com web site, an increase in product costs for all divisions, and a
difficult market environment.
Selling expenses: Selling expenses of $979,993 for the quarter ended March
31, 2001 compared to $511,886 for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. The increase
in selling expenses is partially attributed to a revised catalog printing and
mailing schedule from the same quarter in 2000.
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Administrative and general expenses decreased to $1,464,978 during the
quarter ended March 31, 2001 compared to $2,946,347 for the quarter ended March
31, 2000. This reflects a 49% decrease. Recently, we have reduced expenses in
all areas including payroll and the closing of the Nashville office. Many of the
positions and services performed in our Los Angeles office have been eliminated
or consolidated into our Pennsylvania location.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1,115,062 for the quarter
ended March 31, 2001 compared to $495,590 in the quarter ended March 31, 2000.
The increase is attributed to the amortization of goodwill for the Company's
acquired in March - May 2000. The goodwill associated with WeRPets.com and
Chartendure, Ltd., has been written-down for impairment loss and no further
goodwill amortization will be required for WeRPets.com and Chartendure, Ltd.
Impairment loss and write-down of goodwill for the quarter ended March 31,
2001 relates to the goodwill that arose in the accounting for the acquisitions
of WeRPets and Chartendure Ltd. in 2000. Management determined during the
quarter ended March 31, 2001 that an impairment loss had occurred in conformity
with the guidance of Statement of financial Accounting Standards No. 121.
Loss from operations was $5,274,642 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 as
compared to a loss of $3,310,789 for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. The
impairment loss recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2001 accounts for
$2,435,237 of this loss. Amortization of goodwill accounts for a significant
portion of the loss for both periods.
Interest expense was $180,419 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 as
compared to $141,207 for the same period in 2000.
Income tax benefit: We currently have substantial net operating losses
(NOL'S) from inception through March 31, 2001. At this time, no income tax
benefit has been recognized since the recoverability of these NOL's is doubtful.
Net loss: We had a $5,454,543 loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 as
compared to a $3,451,996 loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. Non-cash
items include the goodwill amortization of Humboldt Industries and AllPets.com,
the impairment loss and write-down of goodwill for WeRPets.com and Chartendure,
Ltd., depreciation expense, and stock compensation expense and the interest
costs associated with the beneficial conversion component of the convertible
debenture.
Recent Events: The difficult market environment has impacted our ability to
attract significant capital and our ability to fully execute our business plan.
We have aggressively reduced expenses at all levels, which has resulted in a
significantly lower cost structure. We believe these expense reductions will not
materially affect our current business or impede its future growth; however,
they are necessary given current market conditions.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED
WITH THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Sales: Sales for the nine-months were $10,818,915 as of March 31, 2001
compared to $9,873,570 for the nine months ended March 31, 2000. This is a 10%
increase. Cost of sales was $7,945,501 as of March 31, 2001 compared to
$6,744,788 as of March 31, 2000. This is an 18% increase. Both sales and cost of
sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2000 included only eight months of
results from Humboldt since Humboldt was acquired effective July 1, 2000. Gross
margin was $2,873,414 as of March 31, 2001 as compared to $3,128,782 as of March
31, 2000. This is an 8% decrease and reflects higher product costs from all
divisions and downward pressure on prices.
Operating expenses and costs total $13,666.462 for the nine months ended
March 31, 2001 as compared to $7,796,626 for the nine months ended March 31,
2000. $2,435,237 of this increase is due to the goodwill impairment loss and
write-down recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The remainder of
the increase is due to the expense associated with overhead from the
acquisitions made in the last year including the quarterly amortization of
goodwill and the additional overhead associated with these transactions.
Other income (expense): Total other expense decreased from $2,786,836 for
the nine months ended March 31, 2000 to $545,708 for the nine months ended March
31, 2001. The decrease is due to charges incurred in the prior year related to
the Bridge Loan.
Net Loss: Net loss increased to $11,338,756 for the nine months ended March
31, 2001 as compared to $7,454,680 for the nine months ended March 31, 2000. Net
loss per share decreased to ($0.56) for the nine months ended March 31, 2001 as
compared to ($0.65) for the nine months ended March 31, 2000.
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BALANCE SHEET DATA AS OF JUNE 30, 2000 COMPARED TO JUNE 30, 1999
Assets. The total assets as of June 30, 2000 were $21,846,952 as
compared to $1,042,285 as of June 30, 1999. Assets attributed to the Internet
segment were $13,697,272 and $8,149,680 to catalog operations. Most of the
increase resulted from the purchase of Humboldt Industries in August 1999. We
had current assets of $3,302,340 including cash of $164,128 and inventories of
$1,674,002 as of June 30, 2000 as compared to current assets of $76,413
including cash of $37,726 and inventories of $33,783 as of June 30, 1999. The
Company is pursuing the sale of the Arkansas facility. These assets are
reflected as Land and Building held for sale in the amount of $500,000. The
Company recorded an expected loss on sale of $400,000 during the quarter ended
March 31, 2000.
Long-term fixed assets include land, building and improvements, and
furniture and fixtures. The items total $513,871 net of accumulated depreciation
as of June 30, 2000 as compared to $935,487 net of accumulated depreciation as
of June 30, 1999. On April 14, 2000 we accepted an offer to sell the facility in
Lonoke, Arkansas for $560,000 before expenses and commissions. The offer expired
on September 1, 2000. The Company is pursuing other options concerning the sale
of the facility and the Company expects to sell these assets at their current
book value. The purchase of Humboldt Industries has eliminated the original
purpose of the facility and we believe it is in the best interest of
shareholders to increase our cash reserve or eliminate or reduce debt
outstanding with a sale.
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, was $17,524,514 as of June
30, 2000. The goodwill results from the purchases of Humboldt Industries,
WeRPets.com, Chartendure Ltd., and AllPets.com, Inc. Currently, we are
amortizing the purchases on a five-year, three-year, two-year, and three-year
schedules, respectively. There was no corresponding balance from the prior
period.
Intangible assets in the amount of $506,227 include capitalized costs
associated with our web site. We anticipate web site design and development
costs will continue and will be capitalized in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles and Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1.
Liabilities. Liabilities totaled $5,402,494 as of June 30, 2000. Total
liabilities as of June 30, 1999 were $541,007. Current liabilities include
accounts payable of $2,904,205 as of June 30, 2000 as compared to $203,394 as of
June 30, 1999. Our accrued expenses increased to $546,412 as of June 30, 2000
from $12,613 at June 30, 1999. The increases are primarily the result of the
acquisitions during the past fiscal year.
During the year, we borrowed $4,600,000 from the Sun Valley Trust. The
principal balance increased to $4,830,000 in November 1999. The principal was
reduced in February 2000 by a $1,000,000 payment and the $3,830,000 remaining
balance of the obligation to the Sun Valley Trust was due in full on May 10,
2000. On May 9, 2000 the remaining balance to the Sun Valley Trust was retired
by the payment of $2,421,500 and the conversion of the remaining balance to
convertible preferred stock.
At June 30, 2000, the Company had related party debt in the amount of
$615,178, capital leases in the amount of $296,699 and other unsecured debt in
the amount of $90,000. Additionally, after the end of the fiscal year ended June
30, 2000 the Company secured a line of credit in the amount of $950,000. This
line of credit is secured with the assets of PQ Acquisition common stock, which
holds the assets of Humboldt Industries. A portion of this line of credit has
been used to retire the capital leases in the Pennsylvania facility.
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The current portion of capital leases and notes payable in the amount
of $260,936, a portion of which is secured by telephone hardware and computer
equipment in the Pennsylvania facility. After the end of the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2000 these capital leases were paid off in full.
On May 5, 2000 the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from AMRO International
through a convertible debenture. The debenture carries an interest rate of 6%.
The debenture can be converted into Pet Quarters, Inc. common stock at the
option of AMRO International. The proceeds of the debenture were used in the
payoff of the Sun Valley Trust note. The debenture matures on November 5, 2000.
Stockholders Equity. Common shares increased from 9,800,195 as of June
30, 1999 to 18,147,783 as of June 30, 2000. The increase in shares outstanding
reflects the issuance to investors of private placements offered by Pet
Quarters, Inc., the issuance of shares to purchase Humboldt Industries,
WeRPets.com, Chartendure Ltd., AllPets.com, and the granting of shares to Pet
Quarters, Inc. officers and employees. Additionally, we raised $3,464,200
through the issuance of preferred shares in May 2000. The preferred shares carry
an interest rate of 0% and are convertible into Pet Quarters, Inc. common shares
at $1.3816. Additional Paid In Capital increased from $2,498,867 as of June 30,
1999 to $33,109,661 as of June 30, 2000. The acquisitions of Humboldt
Industries, WeRPets.com, Chartendure Ltd., and AllPets.com produced the largest
part of the increase from 1999 to 2000. Retained deficit increased to
$16,586,531 on June 30, 2000 from $1,868,444 on June 30, 1999. Total
stockholders equity as of June 30, 2000 was $16,444,458 as compared to $501,278
as of June 30, 1999.
Total liabilities and stockholders equity was $21,846,952 and
$1,042,285 as of June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999 respectively.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 COMPARED WITH
THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
Sales. Sales for the twelve months ended June 30, 2000 were $13,731,147
as compared to $262,470 for the twelve months ended June 30, 1999 primarily as a
result of the acquisition of Humboldt Industries. Catalog sales for fiscal 2000
were $13,080,388 and $650,759 were Internet sales. The sales for 2000 include
catalog sales of Humboldt Industries for eleven months and Pet Quarters, Inc.
for twelve months. All sales in the period ended June 30, 1999 were Internet
sales.
Operating Expenses. Cost of sales was $9,446,400 for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2000 as compared to $205,774 for the same period in 1999, which
was 69% percent of sales in 2000 and 78% percent in 1999. Selling expenses
increased to $2,184,748 for the period ending in 2000 as compared to $489,272
during the same period in 1999. The increase was primarily the result of catalog
costs resulting from the acquisition of Humboldt Industries on August 1, 1999.
General and administrative expenses were $8,545,016 during the twelve months
ended June 30, 2000 as compared to $588,870 during the same period in 1999. The
increase is attributed to the purchases of Humboldt Industries, WeRPets.com,
Chartendure Ltd., AllPets.com and the expense associated with the acquisition of
Wellstone Acquisition Corporation that totaled $782,453. In March 2000, we
recorded a write-down of the land and building in Lonoke, Arkansas in the amount
of $400,000. We intend to sell the warehouse and office space in Lonoke,
Arkansas, and the write-down was based on the difference between the book value
of the property and the cash value management believes the Company will receive
after a sale. Depreciation and amortization increased to $2,120,084 in 2000 from
$36,824 in 1999. This increase includes the amortization of goodwill related to
the purchases of Humboldt Industries, WeRPets.com, Chartendure Ltd., and
AllPets.com.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased to $770,866 for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2000 as compared to $290 for the same period in 1999. The
increase is entirely related to the Bridge Loan for the purchase of Humboldt
Industries through the Sun Valley Trust (Bridge Loan), the convertible debenture
and other debt issued for working capital purposes. The Bridge Loan was retired
in full on May 9, 2000.
Other Expenses. Pet Quarters incurred other expenses associated with
the Bridge Loan during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2000, including
loan origination fees in the amount of $651,671 and troubled debt restructuring
expense in the amount of $1,339,461. There were no corresponding expenses in
1999.
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Net Loss. Net Loss for the twelve months ended June 30, 2000 was
$11,318,087 as compared to a loss of $1,052,265 for the same period in 1999. The
loss from operations totaled $8,565,101 in 2000 (which included $6,676,943 from
the Internet segment and $1,888,158 from the catalog segment) compared to a loss
from operations of $1,058,270 in 1999, all from the Internet segment. The loss
for the twelve months ended June 30, 2000 was impacted by non-cash items
including amortization of the goodwill on the acquisitions of Humboldt
Industries, WeRPets.com, Chartendure Ltd., AllPets.com, expense for stock awards
and options granted, the expense of the common stock issued for the Bridge Loan
extension, the beneficial conversion feature associated with the convertible
notes issued in November 1999 and the convertible preferred stock issued in May,
the purchase of Wellstone Acquisition Corporation and the write-down of the
facility in Arkansas.
Deemed Dividend. For the year ended June 30, 2000, we recorded a deemed
dividend on Preferred Stock in the amount of $3,400,000. This was recorded to
reflect the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature available to
holders of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock as well as the fair value
of associated warrants at the date of issuance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED WITH
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
General. The period ending June 30, 1998 contains all of the costs
associated with a start up Internet company for a full year; however, Pet
Quarters was a fully operating entity for approximately the last two months of
that fiscal year. The primary reason is that the Pet Quarters web site was not
fully operational until May 1998.
Sales. Sales for the year ended June 30, 1999 were $262,470 compared to
$43,835 in fiscal 1998. The Company believes that the Christmas season will
typically provide revenues that are significantly higher in the December quarter
than at other times of the year. The Company experienced a large increase in
order flow during the Christmas season of 1998 in comparison to the other
quarters during the year.
Operating Expenses. Cost of sales was $205,774 for 1999 and $21,908 for
1998. The Company operated on a 22% margin in fiscal year 1999. This compares to
50% for 1998. The selling expenses were $196,497 in 1998 and $489,272 in 1999
and primarily consisted of both web-based and traditional publications, with web
sites and advertisers making up the bulk of the selling expenses. The increase
for fiscal year 1999 from fiscal year 1998 reflected increased operating
activity in 1999 versus 1998. General and administrative expenses for fiscal
1998 were $647,114 and $588,870 in 1999. The expenses included salaries, general
expenses, professional fees for legal and accounting, travel, web site
maintenance and other miscellaneous expenses. The slightly higher amount
recorded in 1998 is primarily due to the one-time start up cost of the business.
During fiscal year 1998, the Company recorded depreciation and amortization on
office equipment, computer and telephone equipment, warehouse equipment, and the
Lonoke, Arkansas facility. Similar items were depreciated in fiscal year 1999.
The largest depreciable asset of Pet Quarters during both years was the facility
in Lonoke, Arkansas. The building is being depreciated on a forty-year life.
Net Loss for Common Stockholders. The loss in fiscal year 1998 of
$816,179 increased to a loss in fiscal year 1999 of $1,052,265, resulting
largely from the increase in selling expenses.
At June 30, 2000, we had $164,128 in cash and cash equivalents. Since
our inception, we have financed our operating cash flow needs primarily through
private offering of equity securities and debt. Cash utilized in operating
activities was $2,808,398 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2000 and $649,731
for the year ended June 30, 1999.
Net cash utilized in investing activities was $4,245,692 for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2000 and $11,386 for the year ended June 30, 1999. The use
of cash for investing activities was primarily attributed to the purchase of
Humboldt Industries, the purchase and development of the web site, and purchases
of equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $7,180,492 for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2000. During the twelve months, we raised $2,642,605 from
the issuance of common stock. Net cash provided by financing activities was
$323,000 for the year ended June 30, 1999, which was primarily attributed to
borrowings. In May 2000 we raised $2,055,300 in cash through the issuance of
34,642 shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Additionally,
$1,408,500 of principal was converted from the Bridge Loan into the Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock.
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In August 1999, we borrowed $4,600,000 from the Sun Valley Trust and
issued 153,334 shares of our common stock to the Trust as an origination fee for
such loan, which related to the acquisition of Humboldt Industries. Much of the
cash provided from financing activities was used to repay the Bridge Loan, which
was fully retired in May, 2000. The remaining cash from financing activities was
used for working capital purposes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The difficult market environment has impacted our ability to attract
significant capital and our ability to fully execute our business plan. We have
aggressively reduced expenses at all levels, which has resulted in a
significantly lower costs. We believe these expense reductions will not
significantly affect or current business or impede its future growth; however,
such reductions are necessary given current market conditions. We expect
negative cash flow from operations to continue until revenues are increased. We
believe an increase in revenues will be accomplished through increased traffic
to our web site and through an increase in catalog sales.
We recently closed a series of loans from various individuals and
companies, totaling approximately $1,900,000. The proceeds from these loans were
used to pay the outstanding balance of the 6% Convertible Debenture and for
general corporate purposes. We anticipate that we will need to raise additional
capital in order to fund operations over the near term. If we raise additional
funds through the issuance of equity or debt securities, such securities may
have rights, preferences, or privileges senior to the rights of our common stock
and our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and our stockholders may
experience additional dilution. We cannot be certain that additional financing
will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. At current prices of our
common stock, we do not believe that the Equity Line of Credit offers a viable
source of capital without significant dilution to our current stockholders.
BUSINESS
OUR COMPANY
OUR DEVELOPMENT. Pet Quarters, Inc. was incorporated on May 22, 1997,
under the laws of the State of Arkansas. Currently, our principal business is to
sell pet supplies over the Internet and through mail-order catalogs. We offer
over 9,000 items, or stock keeping units (SKUs), for pets on our web site, which
is located at www.allpets.com, and www.dogsoutfitter.com and approximately 2,500
SKUs in each of our pet catalogs, AllPets(sm) and Dog's Outfitter(R).
STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS
Humboldt Industries. As of August 1, 1999, we acquired Humboldt
Industries Incorporated and its affiliated company, Maplewood Industries, Inc.,
for cash of $4.6 million and Pet Quarters common stock valued at $4.6 million.
Humboldt is a fulfillment company (i.e., a company which fulfills orders and
ships products purchased from Pet Quarters). Prior to the acquisition, Humboldt
circulated the mail-order pet catalogs that we now distribute. The acquisition
provided Pet Quarters with its in-house fulfillment operation (i.e., the ability
to fulfill orders and ship products directly to customers of Pet Quarters). In
addition to the fulfillment operation, Humboldt provided an existing base of
retail and wholesale customers, both domestically and internationally. Maplewood
circulates the Maplewood Crafts catalog and the Plastic Canvas catalog and
distributes a wide variety of craft kits and craft supplies, primarily to retail
consumers. Maplewood shares the Humboldt infrastructure, resources, and
associated costs. In this prospectus, we sometimes refer to Humboldt and
Maplewood collectively as the "Catalog Division."
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AllPets.com, Inc. On May 30, 2000, we acquired AllPets.com, Inc.
through the exchange of 3,652,785 shares of Pet Quarters common stock for all of
the outstanding equity securities of AllPets. AllPets.com is a destination site,
providing in-depth content, robust community, and high quality commerce targeted
to the pet enthusiast. AllPets offers visitors its Petcyclopedia, an on-line
reference guide with over 1,400 articles covering all pet categories and a
bi-weekly magazine with approximately twenty new articles in each issue. AllPets
also offers users an on-line community, including message boards, chat rooms,
and an "Ask the Expert" feature, which allows pet owners to receive advice from
expert veterinary staff.
BRIDGE LOAN
Pet Quarters borrowed $4,600,000 from the Sun Valley Trust on July 30,
1999 (the "Trust"), to acquire Humboldt Industries. Both unaffiliated
individuals and entities and affiliated individuals contributed money to the
Trust to enable the Trust to make the Bridge Loan. Individuals affiliated with
Pet Quarters accounted for $1,023,000 of the $4,600,000. An unaffiliated entity,
Olympus Capital ("Olympus"), accounted for $2,000,000 of the $4,600,000,
appointed the trustee, hired counsel for the Trust, and negotiated the terms of
the Bridge Loan on behalf of the Trust. Without the contribution from Olympus to
the Trust, we would not have been able to complete the acquisition of Humboldt
and Maplewood. As required by the Trust to make the Bridge Loan, Pet Quarters
issued 153,334 shares of its common stock (valued at $651,671, or $4.25 per
share, the closing price on July 30, 1999) to the Trust. The Trust later
distributed these shares to its beneficiaries.
The Bridge Loan was secured by all of the outstanding shares of stock
of each of Humboldt and Maplewood. The original note was payable in full on
October 1, 1999. We failed to make the required payment, and shortly thereafter,
the trustee attempted to foreclose on the collateral. On November 10, 1999, Pet
Quarters executed an extension of the Bridge Loan. As an inducement for Olympus
to agree to the extension and leave its capital in the Trust, the beneficiaries
of the Trust granted Olympus the power and authority to direct the actions of
the trustee of the Trust. In addition, a five percent (5%) penalty of $230,000
was added to the outstanding principal amount of the note, resulting in an
outstanding principal balance of $4,830,000. After negotiation, we issued to the
Trust an additional 275,000 shares of Pet Quarters common stock valued at
$483,009 or $1.7564 per share, which is an approximation of the average closing
price for the shares on November 9 and 10, 1999. The Trust distributed these
shares to the Trust beneficiaries. In connection with the Bridge Loan extension,
the interest rate was reduced from 12.5% per annum to 10% per annum, and the
maturity date was extended to May 10, 2000. In exchange, we agreed to make
monthly partial interest payments of $20,000 by the 10th day of each month
commencing December 10, 1999.
The accrued but unpaid interest accumulated interest free until we
raised additional capital. In the event we raised additional capital, we were
required to pay all accrued but unpaid interest on the Bridge Loan. The terms of
the extension also required a partial principal payment of $1,000,000 on
February 10, 2000. To further induce Olympus to agree to the extension of the
Bridge Loan, all of the beneficiaries of the Trust agreed that Olympus would be
entitled to preferential treatment, and all of the $1,000,000 due on February
10, 2000 was paid to Olympus through the Trust rather than allocated among all
of the beneficiaries. On February 3, 2000, Pet Quarters paid the $1,000,000
principal payment to the Trust.
In connection with the extension of the Bridge Loan, the Company was
also required to pay interest, attorney fees, and associated expenses of the
trustee in the amount of $204,723. These funds were borrowed from the Matthew J.
Hoff Trust and Michael Parnell. Mr. Parnell, in his capacity as trustee for the
Hoff Trust and on his own behalf, received two convertible notes from the
Company for $102,361.50 each. These notes were convertible, wholly or partially,
into common stock of the Company at a rate of $.50 of debt for each share of
common stock. The conversion privilege terminated on February 10, 2000. On
January 27, 2000, Mr. Parnell, acting on behalf of the trust and for himself,
converted both of the notes into a total of 409,446 shares of common stock of
the Company.
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The conversion feature resulted in an aggregate benefit to the holders
of the notes of $626,452 computed as the closing price for Pet Quarters stock on
November 10, 1999 ($2.03), less the conversion price for each share ($.50),
multiplied by the number of shares obtained in the conversion (409,446).
While the Bridge Loan and the extension of the Bridge Loan were
negotiated with related parties of Pet Quarters, we believe that the Bridge Loan
and the extension were negotiated in a manner which resulted in terms that are
as good as, or better than, we could have received otherwise. At the time the
Bridge Loan and the extension were negotiated, we could not rely on traditional
methods of commercial financing because of our limited operating history and
lack of credit worthiness. Our negotiations with the Bridge Loan creditors were
protracted and reflected many of the points of concern which prevented the
Company from using commercial lines of credit. We believe that the terms of the
Bridge Loan and extension were better than any other option available to the
Company at the time.
On May 10, 2000, we paid the remaining principal balance and all
accrued interest on the Bridge Loan and received a release of the collateral
from the trustee for the Sun Trust.
EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
On March 15, 2000, Pet Quarters entered into an equity line of credit
agreement with Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd., a corporation organized under the
laws of the British Virgin Islands. Pursuant to this equity line of credit
agreement and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, Pet Quarters
may sell and issue to Splendid Rock Holdings, from time to time, up to an
aggregate of $25,000,000 of our common stock.
We may, from time to time, in our sole discretion, sell or "put" shares
of Pet Quarters common stock to Splendid Rock Holdings at a price equal to 85%
of the market price of the common stock. Under the equity line of credit
agreement, the market price of Pet Quarters common stock, for purposes of
determining the purchase price, is the average of the six lowest closing bid
prices, as reported by Bloomberg, L.P., of our common stock for the eleven
trading days beginning seven days before and ending three days after the date we
notify Splendid Rock Holdings of our intention to put common stock to it.
The maximum dollar amount of shares of common stock that may be put to
Splendid Rock Holdings at any one time is 4.125% of the average price of the
common stock for the three month period prior to the date of the put multiplied
by the total trading volume for such three month period (the "Maximum Put
Amount"). We have the ability to exceed the Maximum Put Amount on any put with
an accompanying decrease in the purchase price of the common stock. For each
$100,000 (or portion thereof) that our put exceeds the Maximum Put Amount, the
purchase price of the common stock is decreased by 3.5%. For instance, if the
Maximum Put Amount is $1,000,000 on the date of our put, and we actually "put"
$1,150,000 of common stock to Splendid Rock Holdings, the purchase price for the
common stock would be calculated as follows: 85% of the market price for the
first $1,000,000 of the put amount, 81.5% of the market price for the next
$100,000 of the put amount, and 78% of the market price for the final $50,000 of
the put amount.
Our ability to put shares of common stock to Splendid Rock Holdings is
subject to certain conditions and limitations, including, but not limited to,
the following:
o the registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, must
have previously become effective and shall remain effective and
available for making resales of the put shares;
o our representations and warranties to Splendid Rock Holdings contained
in the equity line of credit agreement must be accurate as of the date
of each put;
o no statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling, or
injunction may be in effect which prohibits or directly and adversely
affects any of the transactions contemplated by the equity line of
credit agreement;
o at the time of a put, there must not have been any material adverse
change in our business, operations, properties, prospects, or financial
condition since the date of filing of our most recent report with the
SEC;
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o our common stock must not have been delisted from the Bulletin Board or
suspended from trading by the SEC or the Bulletin Board; and
o at least twenty (20) trading days must have elapsed since the last date
Pet Quarters put shares to Splendid Rock Holdings.
We cannot assure you that we will satisfy all of the conditions
required under the equity line of credit agreement or that Splendid Rock
Holdings will have the ability to purchase all or any of the shares of common
stock put to it thereunder.
In conjunction with the equity line of credit agreement, we issued to
Splendid Rock Holdings a warrant to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of Pet
Quarters common stock, at an exercise price of $4.0322 per share. The Splendid
Rock Holdings warrant may be exercised through March, 2003. The warrant contains
provisions that adjust the purchase price and number of shares issuable to
Splendid Rock Holdings upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a stock
split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, merger, or recapitalization.
Splendid Rock Holdings may effect a cashless exercise of the warrant only in the
period prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part.
Under the equity line of credit agreement, we agreed to register the
common stock for resale by Splendid Rock Holdings, which will permit Splendid
Rock Holdings to resell the common stock from time to time in the open market or
in privately-negotiated transactions. We will prepare and file amendments and
supplements to the registration statement as may be necessary in order to keep
it effective as long as the equity line of credit agreement remains in effect or
Splendid Rock Holdings owns any of our common stock. We have agreed to bear
certain expenses, other than broker discounts and commissions, if any, in
connection with the preparation and filing of the registration statement and any
amendments to it.
We have entered into agreements with B-III Capital, LLC and Ladenburg
Thalmann & Co. Inc., pursuant to which B-III Capital will receive one percent
(1%) and Ladenburg Thalmann will receive six percent (6%) of the proceeds from
the sale of common stock to Splendid Rock Holdings under both the equity line of
credit agreement and the warrant. B-III Capital's fees associated with the
equity line of credit are payable upon receipt of a statement by the Company.
The Company is current on all statements with B-III Capital. In 1999, we engaged
B-III Capital to assist us in locating alternative sources of financing,
including private investors. B-III Capital arranged for Ladenburg Thalmann to be
a placement agent for Pet Quarters. In an agreement dated November 8, 1999, we
agreed to pay B-III Capital a success fee of 1% of the amount of capital raised
through Ladenburg Thalmann On February 11, 2000, we entered into an agreement
with Ladenburg Thallman in which we agreed to pay it a fee equal to 7% of the
aggregate capital raised from Splendid Rock Holdings. Ladenburg Thalmann
initiated contact with Splendid Rock Holdings and assisted Pet Quarters in
negotiating the equity line of credit agreement. Each of the fees will be paid
by Pet Quarters upon receipt of funds from Splendid Rock Holdings.
DOMESTIC PET PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INDUSTRY
LARGE AND GROWING INDUSTRY. According to industry sources, Americans
spent approximately $23 billion on their pets in 1998, more than they did on
toys ($20.6 billion), on recorded music ($13.2 billion), or on books sold
through general retailers ($12 billion). Pets remain an integral part of family
life in the United States with 58 million, or 59%, of 98 million U.S. households
owning one or more pets. By 2001, the pet products and services industry is
expected to grow to $28.5 billion.
PET OWNERSHIP BREAKOUT. The popularity of dogs and cats as pets in
America is unrivaled and continues to be the primary driver of the pet products
and services industry.
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PET OWNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES
TOTAL # OF U.S.
TOTAL # OF PETS % OF TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS % OF TOTAL
(MILLIONS) PETS (MILLIONS) HOUSEHOLDS
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Cats 59 30 32 33
Dogs 53 27 36 37
Fish 56 28 6 6
Birds 14 7 5 5
Rabbits & Ferrets 6 3 2 2
Rodents 5 3 2 2
Reptiles 4 2 1 1
TOTAL 197 100%
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association
Although the number of cats (59 million) surpasses the number of dogs
(53 million), four million more U.S. households own dogs than cats. According to
the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, virtually all dog owners purchase their
pets 1-5 packages of treats per month, 66% give their pets gifts, more than 50%
give their pets Christmas presents, and 25% give their pets birthday presents.
FAVORABLE DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS. Demographic trends suggest that the
recession-resistant pet products and services industry will continue to grow for
years to come.
o Continued Family Formation. Most pets are owned by families with
children between the ages of 5 and 15. Families with children
under 18 years old are projected to grow at a steady pace over the
next several years.
o Pet Ownership Increasingly Linked to Affluence. Furthermore, the
income distribution among pet-owning households is increasingly
skewed towards higher income brackets that can afford to spend
more on pet products. According to the American Veterinarian
Medical Association, 64.6% of households with incomes of $60,000
or more own a pet.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OWNING A PET
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Less than $12,500 47.8%
$12,500 to $24,999 55.6
$25,000 to $39,000 60.7
$40,000 to $59,999 64.8
$60,000 or more 64.6
Source: The American Veterinarian Medical Association
INCREASED CONSUMER SPENDING ON PETS. The $13 billion pet food segment
of the pet products and services industry breaks down into non-premium
supermarket brands and premium brands. Historically, the segment has been
dominated by supermarket brands such as Alpo, Kal Kan, and Purina, which
represent roughly 55% of all pet food supplies and are primarily sold through
grocery stores, convenience stores, and other mass merchant outlets. These
brands grow at a low single-digit annual rate, carry lower gross margins, and
are generally considered less nutritious than premium brands.
Through the 1980s, the supermarket brands had relatively little retail
competition. Over the past five years, however, supermarket brands have lost
market share. Premium brands such as Iams, Nutro, and Science Diet, which are
generally not available through supermarkets or mass merchants due to
manufacturers' restrictions, have increased in popularity as consumers have come
to understand the importance of diet in ensuring their pets' health. These
premium brands are sold primarily through superstores, specialty pet stores,
veterinarians, and farm and feed stores, due to manufacturers' insistence on
ensuring proper retail servicing and stable margins. Premium brand sales have
increased at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 18% over the past
five years and now account for an estimated 25% of the total pet food segment.
The Company believes that premium purchases have increased due to the
demographic trends previously discussed, growing concern for animal welfare and
nutrition, recommendations by veterinarians and breeders, and the increasing
availability and variety of premium pet food products. The Company believes that
as consumers focus
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on pet health and care, they tend to purchase more and higher quality pet
products and services. This trend has had a positive effect on the $5 billion
non-food pet products segment and the $6 billion pet services segment. We do not
currently offer pet food products directly, but we intend to discuss the
possibility of fulfilling pet food orders with third parties.
Typically, pet products are purchased on impulse during a customer's
regular visit to purchase pet food, cat litter, or flea control products. Demand
for non-bulk products is less price sensitive than for pet food and other bulk
products. Consequently, non-bulk, non-food pet products are less frequently
discounted, resulting in higher gross margins. For this reason, the pet supply
industry has attracted strong interest from supermarkets, although due to space
constraints, supermarkets tend to carry a limited assortment of basic items such
as collars, dog chews, leashes, flea collars, and toys. Pet supply stores carry
a wider variety of these basic items and an assortment of other products such as
grooming products, pet carriers, cat furniture, doghouses, vitamins, treats, and
veterinary products.
The pet services segment includes veterinary, boarding, grooming, and
training services. Approximately 92% of all households with dogs and 78% of all
households with cats seek veterinary care at least once a year, and veterinary
expenditures in the United States have grown at a 9.5% compounded annual growth
rate since 1991. Although pet services vendors generally enjoy high margins,
execution and liability concerns generally restrict the ranks of such vendors to
larger and more experienced specialty retailers.
INTERNET AND RETAIL E-COMMERCE TRENDS
Although our online revenues and Internet usage continues to grow,
online pet retailers have had a difficult time surviving. PetStore.com and
pets.com are two of the most recent online pet companies to cease business. In
addition, Petopia.com is in the process of selling its assets; however, PetsMart
recently increased its ownership stake in PetsMart.com to 81%. Additionally, we
believe no new competition will be entering the online pet space in the
foreseeable future. We believe that our combination of online and catalog sales
together with our relatively low need for ongoing financing will result in the
Company surviving and reaching a break-even cash flow before other companies
with whom we compete. Although we believe we are in a leadership position, there
is no assurance that the Company will be able to secure ongoing financing until
a break-even cash flow is reached.
SURGING INTERNET USAGE. International Data Corporation ("IDC")
estimates that there were 97 million Web users worldwide at the end of 1998 and
anticipates this number will grow to approximately 320 million users by the end
of 2002. In addition to the increase in the number of users, both the frequency
of use and the amount of time spent online have grown significantly. In 1998,
nearly 60% of all online households accessed their online service at least once
a day, increasing from only 35% the previous year. Industry observers believe
that this trend will continue in the future as more people use the Internet as a
source of information and news and as a convenient "virtual" marketplace in
which to conduct a wide variety of retail purchases.
The rapidly increasing popularity of Internet usage among a broad range
of age groups and demographic profiles is self-evident. From online news
services and government databases to online bookstores and brokerage firms, the
Internet is now a permanent fixture in the economic and social landscape of the
United States. Although the PC is expected to remain the core means of Internet
access, Intelliquest predicts that by 2000 alternative means of Internet access
will be the driving force of growth. Currently, an estimated 3.7 million people
use a handheld computer to go online, while 3.1 million access the Internet via
a TV-set-top box or WebTV.
RETAIL E-COMMERCE. According to a study released by the University of
Texas Center for Research in Electronic Commerce on June 10, 1999, the Internet
economy in 1998 generated revenues of $301.4 billion in the United States. The
study, commissioned by Cisco Systems, estimates that of the overall figure,
approximately one third, or $101 billion, can be attributed to e-commerce, with
much of the balance attributed to infrastructure and applications. Between 1995
and 1998, the Internet economy grew by 174.5%, compared with a worldwide
economic growth rate of 3.8% during the same period. Finally, the study shows
that a large part of Internet growth can be attributed to the transfer of
existing economic activity to the Internet rather than the creation of totally
new Internet activities.
Although estimates vary, the Yankee Group projects the U.S. consumer
segment of e-commerce to grow to $10 billion by 2000 while IDC forecasts $26.8
billion -- there is a consensus that the Internet e-commerce channel
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will be a substantial component of both consumer-to-business and
business-to-business transactions in the future. According to Forrester
Research, the total value of goods and services purchased over the Internet is
expected to increase to $1.3 trillion in 2003.
We believe that growth in Internet usage and e-commerce is being fueled
by a number of factors including:
o A large and growing installed base of personal computers in the
workplace and home;
o Advances in the performance and speed of personal computers and
modems;
o Improvements in network security, infrastructure, and bandwidth
(including the development of high-speed connectivity options for
Internet users);
o Easier and cheaper access to the Internet; and
o The rapidly expanding availability of online content and commerce
sites.
An April 1999 study by Greenfield Online found that 39% of U.S.
Internet users spend less time shopping in offline stores and malls than on the
Internet. This finding is significant because Americans with Internet access
account for 60% of the total consumer buying power in the United States. An
April 1999 study by ActivMedia showed the online premium specialty goods market
is flourishing, with the majority of premium specialty goods sites already
operating at a profit. The study found that the revenue generated by sites
specializing in items such as gourmet food, personal care, and branded consumer
products is rising steadily. Sales in 1999 are expected to increase tenfold over
1998, while sales in 2000 are expected to be four times greater than in 1999.
The unique characteristics of the Internet provide a number of
advantages for online retailers. Online retailers are able to "display" a larger
number of products than traditional store-based or catalog retailers at a lower
cost. In addition, online retailers are able to frequently adjust their featured
selections, editorial content, shopping interfaces, and pricing, providing
significant merchandising flexibility. The minimal cost to publish on the
Internet, the ability to reach and serve a large and global group of customers
electronically from a central location, and the potential for personalized
low-cost customer interaction provide additional economic benefits for online
retailers. Unlike traditional retail channels, online retailers do not have the
burdensome costs of managing and maintaining a retail store infrastructure or
the significant printing and mailing costs of catalogs. Online retailers can
also easily obtain demographic and behavioral data about customers, increasing
opportunities for direct marketing and personalized services.
OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY
Our primary objective is to become a leading seller of pet products and
supplies to both consumers and pet professionals through our web sites and
mail-order catalogs. To achieve this goal, we intend to provide our customers
with an efficient, low cost, and value-added shopping experience. Key elements
of our business strategy include:
Authoritative Content. We believe that Pet Quarters' ultimate success
depends upon our ability to enrich our customer's shopping experience by giving
them access to authoritative information on a variety of pet issues. Through
strategic relationships with leading pet professional organizations and other
authoritative sources of pet-related information, we intend to offer visitors to
our web site the most authoritative and useful advice available.
Strategic Acquisitions. An integral part of our business development
has been the acquisition of businesses that can add value to our existing
organization or satisfy another element of our business strategy. Below is a
list of acquisitions we have completed to date and a brief description of its
addition to the Company or our business plan.
o Humboldt Industries - provided the Company with an in-house
fulfillment center and a base of consumer and professional catalog
customers
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o AllPets - contributed in-depth content and an existing community
of pet owners and enthusiasts
We continue to explore acquisition opportunities that would provide us
with additional content, customers, or new technology.
Strategic Relationships. We currently have strategic relationships with
The Health Network, Galaxy.com, and many pet professionals, including
veterinarians, throughout the United States and Europe. These relationships
provide content for our web site, product and other advice, and sales referrals.
We intend to maintain and expand these relationships and to build new
relationships as opportunities arise. We continually seek to form strategic
relationships that will increase our access to online customers, build brand
recognition, and expand our online presence.
Superior Customer Service. Through our in-house fulfillment and
distribution system, we are able to accurately fill orders and quickly and
efficiently ship products. In addition, we offer customers a complete in-house
service department which can effectively respond to customer inquiries. By
having these operations in-house, we can control costs, improve product margins,
and provide higher quality customer service. We believe these attributes will
lead to greater customer satisfaction and retention.
Wholesale (Business-to-Business) Sales. We currently sell products to
pet professionals on a wholesale basis, primarily through our Dog's Outfitter(R)
catalog. We have expanded these sales through the development of a separate web
site, www.dogsoutfitter.com, where wholesale customers can purchase products,
exchange information, and access important and useful industry data. We believe
that the wholesale pet segment is largely ignored by competitive internet
retailers. By offering pet professionals convenient wholesale shopping and
authoritative information, we expect to gain consumer referrals to our
Allpets.com web site and secure valuable endorsements from the professional
community.
International Sales. We currently sell our products to consumers and
pet professionals internationally, primarily through our Dog's Outfitter(R)
catalog. Approximately 2.5% of our sales in fiscal 1999 occurred outside of the
United States. As our brand expands and through the relationships we have
developed with the acquisition of Chartendure Ltd., we intend to grow our
international sales to take advantage of the global marketplace afforded
internet supply companies.
OUR PROPERTY
REAL PROPERTY. The Company is headquartered in Lonoke, Arkansas. The
Lonoke facility is located at 720 East Front Street and includes a single
building of approximately 50,000 square feet of warehouse and distribution space
and 5,000 square feet of office space. This property had an appraised value of
$975,000 as of October 1997, and has outstanding liens in the amount of
$529,989. In October 2000, we listed the property for $650,000. After the merger
of the company's operations at the Hazelton, Pennsylvania property, we decided
the sale of the Arkansas property for cash was more important to the Company
than continuing to own the facility, given the need for working capital. The
proceeds from this sale will be used to reduce debt and for working capital
purposes.
Our Hazelton, Pennsylvania, distribution center is the primary
fulfillment center and includes a call center, order processing, a catalog
design department, and a warehouse operation which stocks more than 14,000
separate SKUs. The Hazelton facility includes an office and warehouse facility
of approximately 63,500 square feet and is located on a 10-acre site. The July
31, 1999 acquisition of Humboldt Industries did not include acquisition of the
Hazelton facility or the ten acres of property associated with it. Rather, Pet
Quarters currently leases these facilities and owns an option to purchase the
building and the ten (10) acre site which expires on August 5, 2004. At this
facility, the Company employs approximately 80 persons including telemarketers,
warehouse personnel, customer service representatives, accounting, purchasing,
technology, marketing, and merchandising staff.
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Our California office is located in the Historical District of downtown
Los Angeles. We currently lease approximately 2,700 square feet of office space.
At this location, the majority of our web site content is created and managed.
The properties described above are the only properties owned or leased
by the Company. The Company may need to lease additional properties since the
Lonoke, Arkansas facility has been listed for sale and may be sold. We may
purchase and expand the Hazelton, Pennsylvania facility before investing in new
properties. Management of the Company believes that all properties are
adequately insured against casualty and risk.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We have received Federal Trademark registration from the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office for "PetQuarters.com" and "PQ" and have applied for various
other brand names, and associated logos. We also own or license several other
state and federal trademarks used by our strategic acquisitions, including
"AllPets.com," "Dog's Outfitter," and "Home Pet Shop." Our competitors or others
may use these marks or marks similar to ours, which could impede our ability to
build brand identity and could lead to customer confusion. In addition, there
could be potential trademark or trademark infringement claims brought by owners
of other registered trademarks or trademarks that incorporate variations of the
terms used in trademarks we own or use. Any claims or customer confusion related
to our trademarks, or our failure to obtain trademark registration, would
negatively affect our business. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries
do not protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the
U.S., and effective copyright, trademark, and trade secret protection may not be
available in such jurisdictions. Our efforts to protect our intellectual
property rights may not prevent misappropriation of our content. Our failure or
inability to protect our proprietary rights could substantially harm our
business.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Pet Quarters is not currently involved in any lawsuits, which in the
judgment of management will have a material effect on the Company.
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, AND CONTROL PERSONS
The following table gives certain information regarding directors,
executive officers, promoters, and central persons of the Company as of July 1,
2000:
NAME AGE POSITION
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Steven Dempsey 45 Chairman, CEO
Niloo Howe 33 President and Director
Mike Kelly 38 Executive Vice President
Gregg Rollins 43 Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
Dino Moshova 38 Director
Robert M. Brown, III 54 Director
Frank Creer 37 Director
J. Tod Fetherling 36 Director
Jerrell W. Shelton 55 Director
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The information set forth below identifies the principal occupation and
activities of the directors and executive officers during the past five years:
MR. STEVEN DEMPSEY has served as the President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company since May 1998. He was vice president of Sales and
Marketing at Paine-Webber, Inc., between February 1989 and November 1997. Mr.
Dempsey is one of seven directors of the Company. Mr. Dempsey was appointed a
director in June 1998. Mr. Dempsey graduated from Hendrix College in 1978 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis on economics.
MS. NILOO HOWE currently serves as President of the Company and has
held that position since June 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Howe was
CEO and President of Allpets.com, Inc. from June 1999 to June 2000. From July
1996 to June 1999, Ms. Howe was an Associate and Manager with McKinsey &
Company, a management consulting firm, where she provided strategy, marketing,
and change management services to various clients. Ms. Howe was a corporate and
entertainment attorney with O'Melveny & Meyers LLP from January 1995 to May
1996. Ms. Howe received her law degree from Harvard Law School and her Bachelor
of Arts from Columbia College.
MR. MIKE KELLY is currently an Executive Vice President and has been
employed since September 1, 1999. Mr. Kelly was a Vice President/General Manager
with Sporting Dogs Specialties (PetSmart Direct) between April 1987 and April
1998, and Vice President of Home Trends from April 1998 until August 1999. Mr.
Kelly graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1986.
MR. GREGG ROLLINS has been employed as the Chief Financial Officer of
the Company since April 1999. Mr. Rollins was a senior vice president with
Leiblong Associates from 1998 until April 1999 and was an account vice
president, assistant manager, and sales manager with Paine Webber between 1988
and 1998. Mr. Rollins graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree
in Business Administration in 1980.
MR. DINO MOSHOVA is a Director of the Company and has been a director
since inception. Mr. Moshova currently serves as a consultant to the Company,
providing technology services related to the Company's web site. Mr. Moshova has
operated Moonbark Web Designer since September 1997. From September 1984 until
September 1997, Mr. Moshova owned and operated Leisure Video of New York. Mr.
Moshova graduated from Fordham University.
MR. ROBERT BROWN, III is a New York-based investment banker and private
investor. Mr. Brown is a former managing director of Lehman Brothers, where he
worked from 1978 to 1994. In 1995 he joined Creditanstalt Investment Bank
("CAIB") of Austria. In 1998, Mr. Brown left CAIB and formed B-III Capital LLC
for which he serves as Chairman and President. He is a founder and Chairman of
Web of Care.com, Inc., an Internet-based home healthcare community and
e-commerce enterprise. Mr. Brown holds a B.A. in Economics from Carnegie Mellon
University and an M.P.A. from the University of Michigan. He is a trustee and
member of the investment committee of Carnegie Mellon University.
MR. FRANK CREER, a director of the Company since July, 2000, is
managing partner in the venture capital firm Zone Ventures, L.P. Prior to
joining Zone Ventures in 1998, Mr. Creer was a partner in Wasatch Venture Fund
from June, 1994 to April, 1998. Mr. Creer has a Bachelor of Science degree in
University Studies with a Finance and Entrepreneurial emphasis from the
University of Utah.
MR. J. TOD FETHERLING is CEO of Galaxy, Inc., an internet search engine
and directory. Mr. Fetherling served as President of AHN.com/The Health Network,
an internet e-Health company from April, 1998 to May 2000. Mr. Fetherling was
Interactive Manager of Brown-Forman, a distributor of distilled spirits from
November, 1997 to April, 1998. Mr. Fetherling was Interactive Manager of
Columbia/HCA from December, 1994 to November, 1997. Mr. Fetherling served as
Practice Manager of Jewish Hospital from March, 1993 to December, 1994. Mr.
Fetherling received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the
University of Tennessee.
MR. JERRELL W. SHELTON served as Chairman, President, and CEO of NDC
Holdings II, Inc., a publisher of yellow pages directories in California,
Arizona, and New Mexico from October, 1998 to September, 1999. From October,
1996 to July, 1998, Mr. Shelton was the President and CEO of Continental
Graphics Holdings, Inc. Mr. Shelton was President and CEO of Thomson Business
Information Group of The Thomson Corporation
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from October, 1991 to July, 1996. Mr. Shelton currently also serves as a
director for Optical Processing and Technology Systems, Inc. and EA Web
Holdings, Inc. Mr. Shelton holds a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration from the University of Tennessee and a Masters of Business
Administration from Harvard University.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth all compensation paid by Pet Quarters
for services rendered by our Chief Executive Officer and our four other highest
paid executive officers during the last three fiscal years:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
AWARDS
SECURITIES
OTHER ANNUAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNDERLYING
NAME AND PRINCIPAL COMPENSATION AWARD(s) OPTIONS/SARS
POSITION FISCAL YEAR SALARY/BONUS($) ($) ($) (#)
Steven B. Dempsey,
Chairman and CEO 2000 100,000 0 0 350,000(3)
1999 100,000 0 0 0
1998 55,000 0 0 0
Niloo Howe,
President(1) 2000 100,000 0 0 0
1999 100,000 0 0 0
Mike Kelly,
Executive Vice 2000 135,000 0 25,390(4) 200,000
President
1999 135,000 0 221,875(2) 0
Gregg Rollins,
Chief Financial 2000 92,000 0 0 350,000(3)
Officer
1999 85,000 0 84,375 225,000
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(1) Ms. Howe joined the Company in June, 2000, after consummation of our
acquisition of Allpets.com. The compensation figures shown for all of
fiscal year 1999 and fiscal year 2000 up to June 1, 2000 represent amounts
paid by Allpets.com prior to the acquisition.
(2) Shares were held in Pet Quarters, Inc.'s lock-box and were delivered to
Mr. Kelly on September 1, 2000, the end of one year of employment.
(3) These options were granted pursuant to Pet Quarters, Inc.'s Management
Incentive Plan. The Company has reserved 3,900,000 shares for issuance to
officers, directors, consultants and employees of the Company.
(4) Mr. Kelly was entitled to 25,000 shares of Pet Quarters, Inc. stock
pursuant to an employment agreement. The closing price on September 1, 2000
of Pet Quarters, Inc. stock was $1.0156.
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OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
NUMBER OF PERCENT OF TOTAL
SECURITIES OPTIONS/SARS
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE GRANT DATE
FISCAL OPTIONS GRANTED EMPLOYEES IN PRICE EXPIRATION PRESENT VALUE
YEAR NAME ($) FISCAL YEAR ($/SH) DATE ($)
1999 Gregg 225,000 100% $ 1.125 04/01/04 $253,125
Rollins
2000 Gregg 350,000 39% $ 1.6875 06/01/05 $295,313
Rollins
2001 Gregg 151,400 -- $ 0.35 01/29/06 $ 44,950.66
Rollins
2000 Mike Kelly 200,000 22% $ 2.96875 12/23/04 $593,750
2001 Mike Kelly 125,000 -- $ 0.60 10/11/05 $ 74,225
2001 Mike Kelly 125,000 -- $ 0.35 1/29/06 $ 37,112.50
2000 Steve 350,000 39% $ 1.6875 06/01/05 $295,313
Dempsey
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
We have entered into employment agreements with most of our executive
officers as well as certain other employees, including the following persons:
Messrs. Dempsey and Rollins entered into employment agreements with the
Company on June 6, 2000, providing for base annual compensation of $100,000 and
$92,000, respectively. Pursuant to such employment agreements, each such officer
is eligible for additional year-end bonus compensation to be determined pursuant
to an incentive bonus plan. Each employment agreement is for a term of two
years, and unless terminated or not renewed by the Company or not renewed by the
employee, the term will continue thereafter on a year-to-year basis on the same
terms and conditions existing at the time of renewal. Each of the employment
agreements provides that, in the event of a termination of employment by the
Company, except for specific instances of "cause" as defined in the employment
agreement, such employee shall be entitled to receive from the Company such
employee's then current salary for a period specified in the agreement. Each
employment agreement contains a covenant not to compete with the Company for a
period of one year immediately following the termination of his employment.
Ms. Howe entered into an employment agreement with the Company on May
30, 2000, providing for base annual compensation of $100,000. Ms. Howe is also
eligible to receive additional year-end bonus compensation. The agreement is for
a term of one year, and unless terminated or not renewed by the Company or not
renewed by the employee, the term will continue thereafter on a year-to-year
basis on the same terms and conditions existing at the time of renewal. The
employment agreement provides that, in the event of a termination of employment
by the Company, except for specific instances of "cause" as defined in the
employment agreement, Ms. Howe shall be entitled to receive from the Company her
then current salary for a period specified in the agreement. The employment
agreement contains a covenant not to compete with the Company for a period of
one year immediately following the termination of employment.
Mike Kelly entered into an employment agreement with the Company, or a
subsidiary thereof, effective as September 1, 1999, providing for a base annual
compensation of $135,000. The agreement is for a term of two years, unless
earlier terminated by the Company or the employee. The employment agreement
obligates the employee to devote his full attention to the operations of
Humboldt Industries and restricting his rights to compete against Pet Quarters
upon departure. Mr. Kelly is entitled to his salary and the same employee
benefits provided to all other of Humboldt Industries' employees.
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The Company was founded by Matthew Hoff and Michael Parnell in May of
1997. Mr. Hoff contributed $4,100 for 4,100,000 shares of the Company's $.001
par value common stock. Mr. Parnell contributed $2,000 for 2,000,000 shares of
common stock. During June and July of 1997, the Company conducted a private
offering of securities pursuant to Rule 504 of Regulation D. In the course of
this offering, the Company raised $105,000 in proceeds from the sale of
1,050,000 shares of common stock at $.10 per share. The offering was made to
twenty-one persons, including public investors not affiliated with the Company.
The Company offered its securities through its officers and directors on a
best-efforts basis. Consequently, there were no underwriting discounts or
commissions. Following these two offerings, the Company had a total of 7,150,000
shares of common stock outstanding.
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In August 1997, the Company conducted a second private offering of
securities pursuant to Rule 504 of Regulation D. In this offering, common stock
was sold at $.50 per share to fifty-two persons, many of whom were current
shareholders, raising an additional $860,000, less offering costs of $31,567.
This offering was extended to persons who were affiliates with the Company or
some private investors. The Company offered its securities through its officers
and directors on a best-efforts basis. Consequently, there were no underwriting
discounts or commissions.
The Company filed appropriate documentation to allow its stock to be
traded on the Over-the-Counter-Bulletin-Board (OTCBB), and in October 1997, the
Company's stock began to trade on the OTCBB.
In November 1997, the Company issued 1,777,500 shares of its common
stock to acquire land and a building from Ammonia Hold, Inc. The stock had a
fair market value of $888,750 and Ammonia Hold has a substantial ownership
interest in Pet Quarters.
In June 1999, we repurchased 2,000,000 shares of our common stock from
Matthew Hoff and retired the shares. During the fiscal year ended on June 30,
2000, we issued 95,000 shares of our common stock to employees. These shares
were issued to retain the service of top management personnel. On September 9,
1999, 95,000 additional shares of common stock were issued to Humboldt
Industries employees to retain them in management. An additional 1,146,417
shares were issued to acquire Humboldt Industries and 153,334 were issued as
part of the financing for the Humboldt Industries acquisition. A total of 60,195
shares were issued to three (3) vendors of Pet Quarters in order to secure their
service during fiscal year 1999. Each of the above transactions were private
transactions which did not involve a public offering. The transactions were
exempted pursuant to Section 4(2) and other provisions of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
NUMBER OF SHARES PERCENTAGE
NAME CLASS OF SECURITY BENEFICIALLY OWNED OWNED
Ammonia Hold, Inc.(1) Common Stock 1,647,500 8%
10 Gunnebo Drive
Lonoke, AR 72086
Matthew J. Hoff(2) Common Stock 1,060,452 5%
10 Gunnebo Drive
Lonoke, AR 72086
Michael Parnell(3) Common Stock 1,207,170 5.7%
10 Gunnebo Drive
Lonoke, AR 72086
Steven Dempsey(4) Common Stock 1,090,156 5.2%
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
Dino Moshova(5) Common Stock 692,328 3.3%
720 E. Front
Lonoke AR 72086
Gregg Rollins(6) Common Stock 532,078 2.5%
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
Mike Kelly Common Stock 55,000 *
1 Maplewood Drive
Hazelton, PA 18201
Robert M. Brown III(7) Common Stock 502,392 2.6%
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
J. Tod Fetherling Common Stock 36,166 *
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
Jerrell W. Shelton Common Stock 49,232 *
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
Niloo Howe(8) Common Stock 765,871 3.6%
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
Frank Creer(9) Common Stock 0 *
720 E. Front
Lonoke, AR 72086
Zone Ventures, L.P. Common Stock 1,111,974 5.3%
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Limited Partnership
400 Seaport Court
Suite 250
Redwood City, CA 94063
AMRO International Common Stock 1,944,474 9.3%
c/o Westminster Securities
100 Park Ave., 28th Floor
New York, NY 10017
All officers and directors as a Common Stock 10,663,793 51%
group and 5% shareholders as a
group
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* Less than 1%.
(1) The Board of Directors of Ammonia Hold, Inc., are Michael D.
Parnell, President and CEO; Dan N. Thompson, CFO; Robert S. Ligow,
Charles Nickle, and William Ketchum. Any transaction concerning Pet
Quarters, Inc., including the disposition or purchase of common stock,
requires board authorization, effected by a vote of the majority of the
directors.
(2) Includes 60,000 shares held for Mr. Hoff's minor children, which he
is custodian. The Matthew J. Hoff Trust was dissolved after fiscal year
2000.
(3) Includes 637,179 shares directly owned by Mr. Parnell and 569,991
shares which may be acquired through the conversion of shares of Series
A Convertible Preferred Stock.
(4) Includes 915,156 shares directly owned by Mr. Dempsey and 175,000
shares subject to stock options.
(5) Includes 517,328 shares owned directly by Mr. Moshova and 175,000
shares subject to stock options.
(6) Includes 117,483 shares owned directly by Mr. Rollins, 5,500 shares
held by Mr. Rollins' minor children, 400,000 shares subject to stock
options, and 18,095 shares which may be acquired through conversion of
shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
(7) Includes 573,350 shares subject to stock options and 72,379 shares
which may be acquired through the conversion of shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock.
(8) Includes 510,162 shares owned directly by Ms. Howe and 255,709
shares subject to stock options.
(9) Mr. Creer is a Managing Director of Zone Ventures, L.P.
At this time, the company is not involved in or aware of any arrangements that
will result in a change of control of the Company.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
BRIDGE LOAN
The following persons, who are directors or officers of the Company or
hold 5% or more of the Company's common stock, were beneficiaries of the Trust,
which loaned the Company $4,600,000 (the "Bridge Loan") to purchase Humboldt
Industries. The dollar value of the beneficial interest of each person in the
Bridge Loan and his or her relationship to the Company is set forth opposite his
or her name.
Dino Moshova $ 23,000 Director
Gregg Rollins $ 90,000 Chief Financial Officer
Steven Dempsey $ 50,000 President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Parnell $ 750,000 Founder
Jemima S. Parnell $ 110,000 Mother of Michael Parnell
In connection with the extension of the Bridge Loan on November 10,
1999, we borrowed a total of $204,723 from Michael Parnell and the Matthew J.
Hoff Trust, which was evidenced by two notes payable. On January 27, 2000, the
notes payable were converted into 409,446 shares of common stock.
STOCK GRANTS
On September 9, 1999, we made grants of common stock totaling 95,000
shares to three Humboldt employees. The grants were made to retain the services
of these persons and included 5,000 shares to Judith Patterson, 40,000 shares to
Melanie Rosenzweig, and 50,000 shares to Mike Kelly. Melanie Rosenzweig is the
daughter of Jack and Helene Rosenzweig. The stock will vest on September 9,
2000, if each person remains employed with or continues to provide services to
Pet Quarters through such date.
OTHER TRANSACTIONS
Ammonia Hold, Inc. has made several advances to Pet Quarters in various
amounts, which are each represented by a promissory note from Pet Quarters. Each
promissory note bears interest at a rate of 8%. As of December 31, 2000, the
aggregate outstanding principal balance of all such promissory notes was
$100,000.
On December 17, 1999, Michael Parnell loaned Pet Quarters $204,989.49
pursuant to a promissory note. The proceeds of the loan were used to reduce
short-term bank indebtedness. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of
10% per annum and is due on July 30, 2001. The promissory note is secured by our
land and building located in Lonoke, Arkansas. The current balance of loans to
Mr. Parnell is $258,489.
We borrowed $225,000 from the Matthew J. Hoff Trust on March 3, 2000,
pursuant to a promissory note that bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum.
The proceeds of this loan were used as the cash portion of the purchase price of
Wellstone Acquisition Corporation. The promissory note is due July 30, 2001 and
is secured by our land and building located in Lonoke, Arkansas. The current
balance of this loan is $175,000.00.
Robert Brown's wholly-owned company, B-III Capital LLC ("B-III
Capital") has a contract with the Company to advise and assist the Company in
raising capital and acquisition advisory services. The contract provides that
B-III Capital will receive a monthly retainer of $5,000, reimbursement for usual
business expenses and success fees in connection with financing and acquisition
transactions. Mr. Brown has received $131,650 in payments from the Company under
the terms of his contract in fiscal 2000. For fiscal 2001 B-III Capital has
received $25,000 in fees. Mr. Brown is currently owed $272,639 for services
rendered on behalf of the Company under the terms of the B-III Capital contract.
Mr. Brown did not receive compensation from the Company in fiscal 1999. In
connection with the execution of the contract with B-III Capital, Mr. Brown
individually received a warrant to purchase 573,350 shares of our common stock,
at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. To date, 573,350 shares under the B-III
Capital contract have vested. In addition, Mr. Brown may receive up to four
percent of any new capital brought to the Company by Mr. Brown through B-III
Capital. Warrants to purchase up to 7,500 shares of Pet Quarters, Inc. Common
stock at a price of $1.00 per share may be issued for each $100,000 of shares
sold by Pet Quarters, Inc., through this arrangement.
Dino Moshova, a director of the Company, is paid $92,000 annually as a
consultant for his web-site development services. Mr. Moshova was paid $52,000
during fiscal 1999 for web-site development services. The
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Company currently owes Mr. Moshova $14,900 on a 9.5% note issued on March 28,
2001 and due on demand. The note was issued to Mr. Moshova for his loan of
working capital to the Company.
Mr. Rollins, the Chief Financial Officer loaned the Company $14,000 on
two notes issued on February 16, 2001 and February 26, 2001. These notes are
due on demand and carry a rate of 9 1/2%.
Pet Quarters has a contract with Galaxy.com, providing that Pet
Quarters would be the exclusive pet-related portal on galaxy.com. This agreement
requires payments by Pet Quarters to Galaxy totaling $110,000 per year for 3
years. J. Tod Fetherling, a director of Pet Quarters, is President of
Galaxy.com. The agreement was entered into prior to Mr. Fetherling becoming a
director, and we believe that the terms of the agreement are as good or better
than those that Pet Quarters could obtain with an unrelated third party.
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
Pet Quarters is authorized to issue forty million (40,000,000) shares
of common stock par value $0.001 per share and ten million (10,000,000) shares
of preferred stock par value $0.001 per share. The voting powers, designations,
and preferences of the preferred stock may be fixed by the board of directors.
COMMON STOCK
Each share of Common Stock entitles the holder thereof to one vote for
each share on all matters submitted to the stockholders. The Common Stock is not
subject to redemption or to liability for further calls. Holders of Common Stock
will be entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Board of
Directors of Pet Quarters out of funds legally available therefore and to share
pro rata in any distribution to stockholders. The stockholders have no
conversion, preemptive, or other subscription rights. Shares of authorized and
unissued Common Stock are issuable by the Board of Directors without any further
stockholder approval.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Board of Directors is authorized, without further action by the
stockholders, to issue, from time to time, shares of Preferred Stock in one or
more classes or series and to fix the designations, voting rights, liquidation
preferences, dividend rights, conversion rights, rights and terms of redemption
(including sinking fund provisions), and certain other rights and preferences of
the Preferred Stock. The issuance of shares of Preferred Stock under certain
circumstances could adversely affect the voting power of the holders of Common
Stock and may have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in
control of the Company.
On May 9, 2000, Pet Quarters designated 50,000 shares of preferred
stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with the following terms, rights,
and privileges:
(a) Dividends. The holders of the Shares are not entitled to receive
dividends from the Company.
(b) Liquidation. Upon any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of
the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series A stock
shall be entitled, before any distribution or payment is made upon any shares of
any other class of stock of the Company, to be paid $100 per share.
(c) Redemption. Subject to certain conditions and one year after the
initial date of issuance, the Series A stock may be redeemed (all or none) by
the Company upon the payment in cash of the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100).
(d) Conversion. At any time, holders of the Series A stock may convert
all or a portion of those shares into a number of shares of common stock,
computed by multiplying the number of shares to be converted by $100 (the
purchase price of the Series A stock) and dividing the result by the conversion
price. The conversion price is equal to $1.3816. The conversion price may be
adjusted from time to time to account for any stock splits, stock dividends,
recapitalizations, mergers, assets sales, or similar events.
TRANSFER AGENT
The Company has appointed Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as
the transfer agent and registrar of the Common Stock.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Shares of common stock offered through this prospectus may be sold from
time to time by AMRO International, S.A. or by its pledgees, donees, transferees
or other successors in interest. Such sales may be made on the OTCBB, on the
over-the-counter market or otherwise at prices and at terms then prevailing or
at prices related to the then current market price, or in negotiated private
transactions, or in a combination of these methods. AMRO will act independently
of us in making decisions with respect to the form, timing, manner and size of
each sale.
We are not aware of any existing arrangement between AMRO and any other
stockholder, broker, dealer, underwriter or agent relating to the sale or
distribution of shares of common stock which may be sold through this
prospectus. The common shares may be sold in one or more of the following
manners:
o a block trade in which the broker or dealer so engaged will attempt to
sell the shares as agent, but may position and resell a portion of the block
as principal to facilitate the transaction;
o purchases by a broker or dealer for its account under this prospectus;
or
o ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker
solicits purchases.
In effecting sales, brokers or dealers engaged by AMRO may arrange for other
brokers or dealers to participate. Except as disclosed in a supplement to this
prospectus, no broker-dealer will be paid more than a customary brokerage
commission in connection with any sale of the common shares by AMRO.
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Brokers or dealers may receive commissions, discounts or other
concessions from AMRO in amounts to be negotiated immediately prior to the sale.
The compensation to a particular broker-dealer may be in excess of customary
commissions. Profits on any resale of the common shares as a principal by such
broker-dealers and any commissions received by such broker-dealers may be deemed
to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act of 1933.
Any broker-dealer participating in such transactions as agent may receive
commissions from AMRO (and, if they act as agent for the purchaser of such
common shares, from such purchaser).
Broker-dealers may agree with AMRO to sell a specified number of common
shares at a stipulated price per share, and, to the extent such a broker dealer
is unable to do so acting as agent for AMRO, to purchase as principal any unsold
common shares at price required to fulfill the broker-dealer commitment to AMRO.
Broker-dealers who acquire common shares as principal may thereafter resell such
common shares from time to time in transactions (which may involve crosses and
block transactions and which may involve sales to and through other
broker-dealers, including transactions of the nature described above) in the
over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise at market
prices prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices, and in connection
with such resales may pay to or receive from the purchasers of such common
shares commissions computed as described above. Such brokers or dealers and any
other participating brokers or dealers may be deemed to be underwriters in
connection with such sales.
In addition, any common shares covered by this prospectus which qualify
for sale pursuant to Rule 144 may be sold under Rule 144 rather than pursuant to
this prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of these
common shares, although we have paid the expenses of preparing this prospectus
and the related registration statement of which it is a part.
AMRO will pay all commissions and certain other expenses associated
with the sale of the common shares.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of common stock offered hereby will be
passed upon for Pet Quarters by Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP, Little Rock,
Arkansas. As of the date hereof, partners of that firm beneficially owned
approximately 49,655 shares of the Company's common stock.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Pet Quarters, Inc. at June 30, 2000 and
June 30, 1999, and for the years then ended, appearing in this Prospectus and
Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young, LLP, independent
auditors, and at June 30, 1998, and for the year then ended, by Crouch, Bierwolf
& Chisholm, independent auditors, as set forth in their respective reports
thereon, which contain an explanatory paragraph describing conditions that raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern as
described in Note 2 to the financial statements, appearing elsewhere herein, and
are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firms
as experts in accounting and auditing.
The combined financial statements of Humboldt Industries, Inc. and
Affiliate (Humboldt Industries) at July 31, 1999, and for the seven months then
ended, appearing in this Prospectus, and Registration Statement have been
audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, and at December 31, 1998,
and for the year then ended, by Kronick, Kalada, Berdy & Co., independent
auditors, as set forth in their respective reports therein, which contain an
explanatory paragraph describing conditions that raise substantial doubt about
Humboldt Industries' ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note
2 to the combined financial statements, appearing elsewhere herein, and are
included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firms as
experts in accounting and auditing.
The financial statements of Humboldt Industries, Inc. at December 31,
1997, and for the year then ended, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration
Statement have been audited by Kronick, Kalada, Berdy & Co.,
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independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere
herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of
such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The financial statements of WeRPets.com, Inc. at March 31, 2000, and
for the period from July 2, 1999 (inception) through March 31, 2000, appearing
in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young
LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The financial statements of AllPets.com, Inc. at December 31, 1999, and
for the period from January 4, 1999 (inception) to December 31, 1999, appearing
in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Clumeck,
Stern, Phillips & Schenkelberg, independent auditors, as set forth in their
report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon
such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
Registration Statement (of which this prospectus is a part) under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the common stock we are offering. This
prospectus does not contain all the information that is in the Registration
Statement. Portions of the Registration Statement have been omitted as allowed
by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Statements in this prospectus that summarize documents are not necessarily
complete, and in each case you should refer to the copy of the document filed as
an exhibit to the Registration Statement.
For further information regarding our company and our common stock,
please see the Registration Statement and its exhibits and schedules. You may
examine the Registration Statement free of charge at the public reference
facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the regional offices of the
Commission at Suite 1400, 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661 and 7
World Trade Center, Thirteenth Floor, New York, New York 10048. Copies of the
Registration Statement may also be obtained from the public reference facilities
of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, or by
calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330, at prescribed rates. In addition, the
Registration Statement and other public filings can be obtained from the
Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PET QUARTERS, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
(1) Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
June 30, 2000 and 1999 (unaudited) F-1
(2) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Nine
Months Ended March 31, 2001 F-4
(3) Consolidated Financial Statements - Pet Quarters, Inc. and
Subsidiaries F-15
Reports of Independent Auditors
Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Years Ended
June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years
Ended June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30,
2000, 1999 and 1998
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(4) Combined Financial Statements - Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Affiliate F-38
Reports of Independent Auditors
Combined Balance Sheets - July 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998
to July 31, 1999 and for the Year Ended December 31, 1998
Combined Statements of Operations for the period January 1, 1999
to July 31, 1999 and for the Year Ended December 31, 1998
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the period
January 1, 1999 to July 31, 1999 and for the Year Ended
December 31, 1998
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the period January 1, 1999
to July 31, 1999 and for the Year Ended December 31, 1998
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
(5) Financial Statements - Humboldt Industries, Inc. F-52
Report of Independent Auditors
Balance Sheet - December 31, 1997
Statement of Operations and Deficit - Year Ended December 31, 1997
Statement of Cash Flows - Year Ended December 31, 1997
Notes to Financial Statements
(6) Financial Statements - WeRPets.com, Inc. F-59
Report of Independent Auditors
Statement of Financial Position - March 31, 2000
Statement of Operations - Period from July 2, 1999 through March
31, 2000
Statement of Stockholder Equity (Deficit) - Period
from July 2, 1999 through March 31, 2000
Statement of Cash Flows - Period from July 2, 1999
through March 31, 2000
Notes to Financial Statements
(7) Financial Statements - Allpets.com, Inc. F-71
Report of Independent Auditors
Balance Sheet - December 31, 1999
Statement of Operations - Period from January 4,
1999 (inception) through December 31, 1999
Statement of Stockholders' Equity - Period from
January 4, 1999 (inception) through December
31, 1999
Statement of Cash Flows - Period from January 4,
1999 (inception) through December 31, 1999
Notes to Financial Statements
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PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
The pro forma consolidated statement of operations and for the Company
presented below are based on historical data for the twelve months ended June
30, 2000. The pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2000 assume that the acquisitions of Humboldt Industries,
WeRPets.com, Chartendure Limited, and Allpets.com were consummated on July 1,
1999. The pro forma consolidated statement of operations does not necessarily
indicate the operating results or financial position which would have resulted
from the operation of the Company on a consolidated basis during the periods
presented, nor does this pro forma data necessarily represent any future
operating results or financial position of the Company. In addition, you should
also refer to the more complete historical results included elsewhere in this
document.
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
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HUMBOLDT
MAPLEWOOD PROFORMA
INDUSTRIES PROFORMA CONSOLIDATED
PET QUARTERS JULY 1999 WERPETS.COM ALLPETS.COM ADJUSTMENTS TOTAL
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------------
Sales $ 13,731,147 $ 1,220,049 $ -- $ 37,902 $ -- $ 14,974,992
Cost of sales 9,446,400 812,716 -- 34,606 -- 10,288,495
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Gross profit 4,284,747 407,333 -- 3,296 -- 4,686,497
Selling expenses 2,184,748 129,534 -- 419,583 -- 2,448,934
General and administrative
expenses 8,545,016 205,662 100,198 805,817 337,750(1) 9,551,474
Depreciation and amortization 2,120,084 12,651 -- 79,023 3,522,409(2) 5,655,144
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
12,849,848 347,847 100,198 1,304,423 3,860,159 17,655,552
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Operating income (loss) (8,565,101) 59,486 (100,198) (1,301,127) (3,860,159) (12,969,055)
Other income (expense) (2,752,986) (2,379) -- 29,616 38,333(3) (2,744,561)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Loss before income taxes (11,318,087) 57,107 (100,198) (1,271,511) (3,821,826) (15,713,616)
Income tax -- -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Net income (loss) (11,318,087) $ 57,107 $ (100,198) $ (1,271,511) $ (3,821,826) $ (15,713,616)
Deemed dividend on preferred
stock (3,400,000) -- -- -- -- (3,400,000)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Net loss for common shareholders $(14,718,087) $ 57,107 $ (100,198) $ (1,271,511) $ (3,821,826) $ (19,113,616)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============= =============
Net loss per common share $ (1.18)
============
Pro forma loss per common share $ (1.13)
=============
Weighted average shares
outstanding 12,482,101
============
Pro forma weighted average shares
outstanding 16,858,589
=============
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(1) The pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2000 reflect additional compensation and costs associated
with being a public company of $23,000, additional salary expense associated
with WeRPets.com employees in the amount of $123,750 and internet portal
contract costs of $110,000, and additional compensation and expenses
associated with Chartendure Limited in the amount of $81,000.
(2) Consists of additional goodwill for the month of July 1999 to be recorded
as a result of the acquisition of Humboldt Industries, Inc., in the amount
of $138,555, ten months goodwill and intangible amortization in the amount
of $694,000 associated with the acquisition of WeRPets.com and $302,083
associated with the acquisition of Chartendure Limited and eleven months
goodwill and intangible amortization in the amount of $2,386,771 associated
with the acquisition of Allpets.com,.
(3) Consists of additional interest expense for the month of July 1999 in the
amount of $38,333 associated with the bridge loan financing.
(4) The purchase price of Humboldt has been allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of
net assets acquired has been recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is being
amortized over 5 years.
Purchase Price:
Cash $ 4,600,000
Common Stock Issued 4,600,000
-----------
9,200,000
Broker Fees Incurred 180,000
-----------
Total Acquisition Cost 9,380,000
===========
Allocation of Purchase Cost:
Assets Acquired $ 3,164,897
Liabilities Assumed (2,098,173)
Goodwill 8,313,276
-----------
Total Allocation $ 9,380,000
===========
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The common stock issued totaled 1,146,417 shares at an average market price
of $4.01, based on the average closing price for the five days prior to
August 1, 1999. See Note 3 to Pet Quarters financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2000.
(5) The purchase price of WeRPets.com has been allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. The purchase price
in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired has been recorded as
goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized over three years.
Purchase Price:
Cash $ 38,394
Common Stock Issued 2,461,606
------------
Total Acquisition Cost $ 2,500,000
============
Allocation of Purchase Cost:
Goodwill $ 2,500,000
------------
Total Allocation $ 2,500,000
============
The common stock issued totaled 703,316 shares at an average market price of
$3.50 per share.
(6) The purchase price of Allpets.com has been allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. The purchase price
in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired has been recorded as
goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized over three years.
Purchase Price:
Common Stock and Vested Options $ 8,668,253
===========
Allocation of Purchase Cost:
Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired $ 889,000
Estimated Value of Liabilities Assumed (32,000)
Goodwill 7,811,253
-----------
Total Allocation $ 8,668,253
===========
The common stock issued totaled 3,652,785 shares. These shares were all
accounted for at the closing price of $1.875 on May 30, 2000, the date of
acquisition. Options to be granted in exchange for vested outstanding
Allpets.com options totaled 1,022,068 options. The vested options were
accounted for based on their fair value at the date of acquisition as a
component of the purchase price.
(7) The Purchase price of Chartendure Limited has been allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. The
purchase price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired has been
recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized over two years.
Purchase Price:
Common Stock Issued $ 725,000
=========
Allocation of Purchase Cost:
Goodwill $ 725,000
---------
Total Allocation $ 725,000
=========
The common stock issued totaled 400,000 shares at the closing market price
of $1.8125 on May 1, 2000.
F-2
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PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
The pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the Company presented
below are based on historical data for the year ended June 30, 1999. The pro
forma consolidated statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 1999
assume that the acquisitions of Humboldt, Maplewood, WeRPets.com, Chartendure
and Allpets.com, Inc. was consummated on July 1, 1998. The pro forma
consolidated statement of operations do not necessarily indicate the operating
results or financial position which would have resulted from the operation of
the Company on a consolidated basis during the periods presented, nor does this
pro forma data necessarily represent any future operating results or financial
position of the Company. In addition, you should also refer to the more complete
historical results included elsewhere in this document.
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
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PRO FORMA
PET HUMBOLDT-MAPLEWOOD ALLPETS.COM PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
QUARTERS INDUSTRIES INC. ADJUSTMENTS TOTAL
-------------- ------------------ -------------- -------------- --------------
Sales $ 262,470 $ 14,881,529 $ 1,208 $ -- $ 15,145,207
Cost of sales 205,774 10,349,343 996 -- 10,556,113
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Gross profit 56,696 4,532,186 212 -- 4,589,094
Selling expenses 489,272 1,785,500 -- -- 2,274,772
General and administrative
expenses 588,870 2,410,722 151,718 752,000(1) 3,903,310
Depreciation and
amortization 36,824 47,271 -- 5,462,239(2) 5,543,334
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
1,114,966 4,243,493 151,718 6,214,239 11,724,416
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Operating income (loss) (1,058,270) 288,693 (151,506) (6,214,239) (7,135,322)
Other income (expense) 6,005 86,419 3,095 460,000(3) 555,519
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Loss before income taxes (1,052,265) 375,112 (148,000) (5,754,239) (6,579,803)
Income tax -- --
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Net income (loss) $ (1,052,265) $ 375,112 $ (148,411) $ (5,754,239) $ (6,579,803)
============== ============== ============== ============== ==============
Net loss per share $ (0.09)
==============
Pro forma loss per share $ (0.38)
==============
Weighted average shares
outstanding 11,453,000
==============
Pro forma weighted average
shares outstanding 17,513,568
==============
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(1) The pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the year ended June
30, 1999 reflect an increase in compensation and costs associated with being
a public company of $276,000, additional salary expense associated with
WeRPets.com employees in the amount of $165,000, internet portal contract
costs of $110,000 and administrative expenses of $93,000 and additional
compensation and expenses associated with Chartendure Limited in the amount
of $108,000.
(2) Includes amortization of goodwill to be recorded as a result of the
acquisition of Humboldt Industries, Inc., in the amount of $1,662,655,
WeRPets.com in the amount of $833,333, Chartendure in the amount of
$362,500, and Allpets.com in the amount of $2,603,751.
(3) Interest expense reflects approximately $460,000 in additional interest
expense associated with the bridge loan financing at a rate of 10%.
F-3
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2001
The accompanying balance sheets of Pet Quarters, Inc. and Subsidiaries at March
31, 2001 and June 30, 2000, the statements of operations and cash flows for the
three and nine months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 have been prepared by the
Company's management and they do not include all information and notes to the
financial statements necessary for a complete presentation of the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and
financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal
recurring nature. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission for year ended June 30, 2000.
Operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending June 30,
2001.
PET QUARTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31 JUNE 30
2001 2000
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 20,958 $ 164,128
Accounts receivable 53,592 175,608
Inventories 1,237,207 1,674,002
Prepaid expenses 148,203 637,425
Land and building held for sale 500,000 500,000
Other current assets 145,348 151,177
------------ ------------
Total current assets 2,105,308 3,302,340
Property, plant and equipment:
Land -- --
Buildings and improvements 33,600 33,600
Furniture and equipment 732,201 596,038
------------ ------------
765,801 629,638
Less accumulated depreciation (198,290) (115,767)
------------ ------------
567,511 513,871
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization and
impairment write-downs of $4,950,587 and
$2,162,156 at March 31, 2001
and June 30, 2000, respectively 11,265,531 17,524,514
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 469,353 506,227
------------ ------------
Total assets $ 14,407,703 $ 21,846,952
============ ============
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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March 31 JUNE 30
2001 2000
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,428,192 $ 2,904,205
Accrued expenses 920,588 546,412
Convertible debenture, net of discount 852,580 950,000
Notes payable to related parties 588,990 615,178
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term
notes and capital leases payable 1,695,000 125,763
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 6,485,350 5,141,558
Long-term portion of notes and capital leases payable 250,000 260,936
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 6,735,350 5,402,494
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 1, 7 and 9)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value per share, 40,000,000
shares authorized; 22,207,757 and 18,147,783 shares
issued and outstanding at March 31, 2001 and June 30, 2000 22,210 18,148
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value per share,
10,000,000 shares authorized; 32,769 and 34,642 shares
issued and outstanding at March 31, 2001 and
June 30, 2000 33 35
Additional paid-in capital 35,575,396 33,109,661
Accumulated deficit (27,925,286) (16,586,531)
------------ ------------
7,672,353 16,541,313
Less unamortized stock compensation -- (96,855)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 7,672,353 16,444,458
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 14,407,703 $ 21,846,952
============ ============
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PET QUARTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Sales $ 3,297,180 $ 3,674,670 $ 10,818,915 $ 9,873,570
Cost of sales 2,576,552 2,631,636 7,945,501 6,744,788
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
720,628 1,043,034 2,873,414 3,128,782
Operating expenses and costs:
Selling 979,993 511,886 2,418,976 1,483,788
Administrative and general 1,464,978 2,946,347 4,834,757 5,059,502
Depreciation and amortization 1,115,062 495,590 3,977,492 1,253,336
Impairment loss and write-down
of goodwill 2,435,237 2,435,237
Impairment loss and write-down
of land and building 400,000 400,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
5,995,270 4,353,823 13,666,462 8,196,626
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from operations (5,274,642) (3,310,789) (10,793,048) (5,067,844)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (180,419) (141,207) (555,315) (402,737)
Bridge loan origination fee (651,671)
Troubled debt restructuring (1,339,461)
Interest income 518 9,607 7,033
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(179,901) (141,207) (545,708) (2,386,836)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before income tax benefit (5,454,543) (3,451,996) (11,338,756) (7,454,680)
Income tax benefit -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (5,454,543) $ (3,451,996) (11,338,756) (7,454,680)
============ ============ ============ ============
Net loss per common share:
Basic $ (0.25) $ (0.28) $ (0.56) $ (0.65)
Diluted $ (0.25) $ (0.28) $ (0.56) $ (0.65)
Basic Shares 21,753,273 12,340,531 20,198,138 11,519,146
Diluted Shares 21,753,273 12,340,531 20,198,138 11,519,146
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PET QUARTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
2001 2000
------------- ------------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) $ (11,338,756) $ (7,454,680)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities
Depreciation 153,746 140,157
Amortization of goodwill 3,823,746 1,113,179
Amortization of loan origination fee -- 1,134,681
Amortization of discount on convertible
debenture 58,956 --
Warrant repricing expense 298,435 --
Convertible debt issued 626,452
Amortization of stock compensation 96,855 339,806
expense
Stock issued for services 388,600 778,652
Impairment loss and write-down of goodwill 2,435,237 --
Non-cash compensation -- 47,813
Bridge loan default penalty refinanced -- 230,000
Stock issued for Wellstone acquisition -- 557,453
Impairment loss and write down of land
and building 400,000
Stock issued for legal expenses 18,420
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of acquisition:
Accounts receivable 122,016 (186,975)
Inventories 436,795 570,873
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 489,222 (273,616)
Accounts payable (476,013) (104,393)
Accrued expenses 374,176 154,656
Other assets 5,829 3,492
------------- ------------
Net cash used in operating activities (3,131,156) (1,904,030)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of Humboldt, net of cash -- (4,448,454)
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (170,512) (115,347)
Purchases and development of web site -- (120,241)
------------- ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (170,512) (4,684,042)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,615,500 2,642,605
Proceeds net of payments from notes payable 1,542,998 4,020,790
------------- ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,158,498 6,663,395
------------- ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash (143,170) 75,323
Cash at beginning of period 164,128 37,726
------------- ------------
Cash at end of period $ 20,958 $ 113,049
============= ============
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
Pet Quarters, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") was organized under the laws
of the state of Arkansas on May 22, 1997. The Company sells pet supplies to both
retail and wholesale customers through catalogs and e-commerce. In August 1999
the Company purchased Humboldt Industries whose primary business was catalog
sales. As a result of this acquisition, the Company has altered its approach by
combining a traditional catalog company that is migrating its customer base to
the Internet, and expanding its Internet-only customers through the catalog.
THE COMPANY HAS SOLD COMMON STOCK IN OFFERINGS THAT WERE EXEMPT FROM
REGISTRATION WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC"). THE COMPANY'S
COMMON STOCK IS CURRENTLY TRADED ON THE OTC BULLETIN BOARD.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
We have prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. The interim financial information is
unaudited, but reflects all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring
accruals which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the
results of operations for the interim periods. Our operating results for the
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for us for the entire year because of seasonal and short-term
variations. For further information, you should refer to the consolidated
financial statements and related footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended June 30, 2000.
CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all wholly owned
subsidiaries, which include, PQ Acquisition Company, Inc. (the survivor of
Humboldt Industries acquisition), Wellstone Acquisition Corporation and
Allpets.com, Inc.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been presented in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate
continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has a
significant working capital deficiency and has incurred operating losses since
its formation. Management believes that actions presently being taken will
provide for the Company to continue as a going concern. Such actions may include
but are not limited to utilizing the Equity Line of Credit (See Note 8), a
strategic partnership or acquisition that would provide the Company with the
necessary capital, or sale of certain assets. However, there are no assurances
that management will be able to secure additional equity capital or complete any
other strategic transactions that will permit the Company to meet its current
obligations and continue as a going concern.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, principally determined by the
first-in, first-out method, or market. Inventory at March 31, 2001 and 1999,
consists principally of pet with some craft supplies purchased for retail sale.
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PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
depreciable assets, which is from five years for furniture and equipment and
thirty nine years for buildings and improvements. The land and building in
Lonoke, Arkansas is being held for sale. The land and building has been written
down to the expected net sales price and is not currently being depreciated.
Management has listed the property for sale with a real estate agent.
INCOME TAXES
The Company provides for income taxes based on the liability method. No benefit
for income taxes has been recorded related to net operating loss carry forwards
as realization of such benefits is not reasonably assured.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The company records stock based compensation using provisions of Accounting
Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and the recent interpretation No. 44, Accounting for Certain
Transactions Involving Stock Compensation an Interpretation of APB Opinion No.
25. Generally such provisions require the company to recognize compensation cost
over the vesting period for the difference between the quoted market price of an
award at the measurement date, which is the later of the date of grant and the
date at which the amount and price of the award becomes fixed, and the purchase
or exercise price of the shares.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated
lives, ranging from 3 to 5 years. Intangible assets at March 31, 2001 and June
30, 2000, primarily consist of web site development costs and trademarks.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company's services are provided primarily to customers throughout the United
States. The Company receives payment largely by customers' use of credit cards
for internet and catalog sales and, for sales by Humboldt to pet care
professionals and veterinarians, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations
and generally does not require collateral. Historically, credit losses have been
within management's expectations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from product sales is recognized upon shipment of merchandise, net of an
allowance for estimated customer returns.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Fees received from shipping and handling activities are included as revenue.
Costs incurred for shipping and handling are included as a component of cost of
goods sold.
ADVERTISING COSTS
The Company expenses advertising costs, other than direct response advertising,,
as they are incurred. The Company accounts for catalog costs in accordance with
Statement of Position 93-7, "Reporting on Advertising Costs" in connection with
the marketing of their direct response product catalogs. The cost to produce
mail catalogs are amortized over the period of benefit, which is less than one
year using the ratio of current period revenue to the total current and
estimated future period revenues.
IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
The Company accounts for any impairment of its long-lived assets using Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of".
Under SFAS No. 121, impairment losses are recognized when information indicates
the carrying amount of long-lived assets, identifiable intangibles and goodwill
related to those assets will not be recovered through future operations or sale.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share ("EPS"):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Numerator:
Net loss and numerator for basic
and diluted loss per share $ (5,454,543) $ (3,451,996) $ (11,338,756) $ (7,454,680)
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earning
per share -- weighted-average
shares 21,753,273 12,340,531 20,198,138 11,519,146
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Effect of dilutive shares:
Employee Stock Options -- -- -- --
Warrants -- -- -- --
Contingent Shares -- -- -- --
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Denominator for diluted earnings
per share - adjusted weighted-
average shares and assumed
conversion 21,753,273 12,340,531 20,198,138 11,519,146
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Basic loss per share $ (0.25) $ (0.28) $ (0.56) $ (0.65)
============= ============= ------------- -------------
Diluted loss per share $ (0.25) $ (0.28) $ (0.56) $ (0.65)
============= ============= ------------- -------------
The effect of all potential common shares is anti-dilutive in the calculation of
diluted loss per share and therefore have been excluded from the calculation.
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NOTE 3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company's Board of Directors has given approval to the establishment of a
Management Incentive Plan (MIP) and an Employee Equity Participation Incentive
Plan (EEPIP) under which shares of the Company's stock are granted to employees.
The shares may be restricted for one year following the date of grant. During
the quarter ended March 31, 2001, the company granted 507,850 shares in options
at $0.078 per share. Additionally, 1,523,550 shares of common stock were granted
to executives and consultants of the Company. The vesting of these stock grants
is based on the Company achieving a closing share price of $0.15 and $0.20.
These options and shares were granted from the Employee Equity Participation
Incentive Plan. On April 17, 2001 the Board of Directors authorized an increase
in the authorized shares in the EEPIP plan from 2,000,000 to 2,500,000.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 the Company recognized stock
compensation expense in the amount of $96,855 and $339,806 for stock grants made
to employees.
The Company has exchanged common stock, or common stock options for a variety of
services. The Company records the cost associated with these transactions in
accordance with FASB Statement 123 "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation".
The Company recorded $388,600 and $797,072 of stock compensation expense for the
nine months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively for stock and options
issued for services
NOTE 4. ACQUISITIONS
During the year ended June 30, 2000 the Company completed a number of
acquisitions accounted for using the purchase method of accounting for business
combinations. These acquisitions included:
HUMBOLDT AND MAPLEWOOD -- On August 1, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the
outstanding stock of Humboldt Industries, Inc. for cash of $4,600,000 and the
issuance of 1,146,417 shares of common stock.
ALLPETS.COM -- On May 30, 2000 the Company acquired AllPets.com, Inc. through
the issuance of 3,652,785 shares of common stock and 1,105,250 stock options.
WELLSTONE ACQUISITION CORPORATION -- On March 6, 2000, the Company acquired all
of the outstanding stock of Wellstone Acquisition Corporation ("Wellstone") for
cash of $225,000 and the issuance of 130,208 share of common stock.
WERPETS.COM -- On April 27, 2000 the Company acquired WeRPets.com, Inc. through
the issuance of 703,316 shares of common stock.
CHARTENDURE -- On May 1, 2000 the Company acquired Chartendure, Ltd., a company
organized under the laws of the United Kingdom through the issuance of 400,000
shares of common stock.
Additional information about these acquisitions can be located in the notes to
the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-K for
the year ended June 30, 2000.
As is further discussed in Note 9., goodwill arising in the accounting for the
WeRPets.com and Chartendure acquisitions have been written-off based on
Managements evaluation of impairment in accordance with SFAS 121.
NOTE 5. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. On May
9, 2000 the Company designated 50,000 share of preferred stock as Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Stock"), the Company subsequently issued
34,642 shares of Series A Stock for total consideration of $3,464,200,
consisting of $2,055,700 in cash and $1,408,500 as payment on the Bridge Loan.
The Series A Stock has certain terms, rights, and privileges. Additional
information
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about these terms, rights, and privileges can be located in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-K for the
year ended June 30, 2000.
NOTE 6. NOTES AND CAPITAL LEASES PAYABLE
March 31 JUNE 30
2001 2000
(Unaudited)
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Short term line-of-credit agreement with a bank at an interest rate of 9.5%
This note is due on July 12, 2001 and is secured by the stock of PQ
Acquisition Corp, Inc. $ 1,450,000 $ -0-
Secured note to a Profit Sharing plan with an interest rate of 10%. Interest
payments are due quarterly and the note matures on November 22, 2001. If all
interests payments are made on a timely basis, the Company has the option of
extending the note for an additional year under the same terms. The note is
secured with the property
and land held for sale 200,000 -0-
Unsecured note payable to Pine Tree Management Corporation with variable
interest of prime minus 1% (8.5% at March 31, 2001), interest payable
quarterly beginning September 10, 1999 with $45,000 principal payment due
September 15, 2000 and 2001 45,000 90,000
Capital lease payable to a leasing company due in monthly installments of $5,096
until May 2003 with no stated interest rate. The lease is guaranteed by
a stockholder -0- 153,147
Capital lease payable to a leasing company due in monthly installments of $3,332
until December 2004 with no stated interest rate. The lease is guaranteed by
a stockholder -0- 143,552
Term note payable to an investor, due on December 1, 2002, with quarterly
Interest payments at an interest rate of 9%. This note is secured by a
subordinated position in the stock of PQ Acquisition Corporation and the
inventory of Humboldt Industries located in Hazleton, PA 250,000
------------ -----------
1,945,000 386,699
Less current portion 1,695,000 125,763
------------ -----------
$ 250,000 $ 260,936
============ ===========
Related party debt totaled $588,990 as of March 31, 2001.
NOTE 7. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE
On May 5, 2000, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 pursuant to the terms of a 6%
convertible debenture in order to retire a bridge loan. The debenture is
convertible, at the option of holder, into a minimum of 666,666 shares of the
Company's common stock at a rate of $1.50 per share or 85% of the average price
of the lowest three days during the last twenty-two days prior to notice of the
conversion.
In November 2000, this convertible debenture was renewed with a maturity date of
May 5, 2001 and its conversion price was lowered to $1.00 or 85% of the average
price of the lowest three trading days during the last twenty-two days prior to
notice of conversion. At the same time, 130,000 other warrants provided to the
lender were reduced to $1.00 from $4.65. In conjunction with the extension the
Company recorded a debt discount which is being amortized over the term of the
loan and $298,000 of expense related to the warrant repricing.
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On January 26, 2001, the debenture holder converted $117,942 of the debenture
into 723,793 shares of common stock and the principal balance was reduced to
$882,058. The Company has negotiated an extension of this debenture to July 5,
2001. On May 9, 2001 the Company received a conversion notice for 607,360 shares
of common stock. This conversion reduced the principal balance by $32,000. The
Company is currently working to register additional common stock with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in order to complete the most recent
conversion. The convertible debt holder may be due penalties if the Company
cannot timely deliver the registered shares.
NOTE 8. EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
On March 15, 2000, the Company entered into an equity line of credit agreement
with Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd., whereby the Company may sell or "put", from
time to time, up to an aggregate of $25 million of common stock at a price equal
to 85% of the average market price of the common stock as defined by the Line of
Credit Agreement. The maximum dollar amount of shares that may be put is subject
to certain volume and timing restrictions.
Through March 31, 2001, the Company had issued 2,239,659 of shares of common
stock pursuant to this agreement for a total of $1,115,500.
In conjunction with this agreement the Company issued to Splendid Rock Holdings,
Inc. warrants to purchase up to 1,320,000 shares of common stock at an average
exercise price of $3.84. As currently structured, the Company will account for
the value of the warrants issued ($1,774,000) as a cost of the issuance of
common stock and, accordingly, this is not expected to impact future results of
operations.
NOTE 9. GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT LOSS
The Company recognizes the excess of acquisition costs over the fair values of
net assets acquired in business combinations as goodwill. Goodwill associated
with acquisitions is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated
life, 2 to 5 years currently. The Company periodically evaluates the existence
of goodwill impairment on the basis of whether the goodwill is fully recoverable
from the projected undiscounted net cash flows of the related business unit. The
amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is measured based on the lower of
carrying amount or fair value.
The Company recorded goodwill in the amount of approximately $19.5 million in
2000 related to the acquisitions of Humboldt Industries, Inc., Chartendure Ltd.,
WeRPets.com and Allpets.com. On a quarterly basis the Company has reviewed the
recoverability of goodwill in accordance with FAS 121 in order to identify any
potential impairment that might require a revision to the estimated useful life
of the goodwill or indicate impairment.
During the 3rd quarter the Company determined that the unamortized goodwill in
the amount of $2,435,237 associated with the acquisitions of Chartendure and
WeRPets.com was impaired and should be written-off immediately.
Useful Goodwill Recorded at Unamortized
Life acquisition goodwill
------ -------------------- -----------
Chartendure 2 years $ 725,000 $ 483,333
WeRPets.com 3 years 2,500,000 1,951,904
----------- -----------
$ 3,225,000 $ 2,435,237
=========== ===========
A discussion of each acquired company and the reasons for the deemed impairment
follows:
Chartendure
On May 1, 2000 the Company acquired Chartendure, Ltd., a company organized under
the laws of the United Kingdom, for 400,000 shares of the Company's common
stock, valued at $725,000 on the date of acquisition. The acquisition was
accounted for as a purchase transaction and resulted in the recording of
approximately $725,000 of goodwill. Goodwill was being amortized over a two-year
life.
Chartendure was acquired due to existing relationships it had with various
veterinary organizations and other pet professionals in the United Kingdom and
throughout Europe. Through these relationships, Chartendure was planned to
provide web site content regarding pet care, feeding, and health issues for pet
owners. The Company intended to enter into contracts with these pet
professionals to provide continuous content for the web site. No assets were
acquired in the acquisition of Chartendure and the entire purchase price was
assigned to goodwill.
Through February 2001 the Company had not fully executed on the plans noted
above. Due to a lack of financing, the Company has concluded it will not enter
into contracts with pet professionals from the UK for web site content until it
is adequately funded and the unamortized goodwill is not expected to provide any
potential revenues to the Company over the foreseeable future.
WeRPets.com
On April 27, 2000 the Company acquired WeRPets.com, Inc. for 703,316 shares of
the Company's common stock, valued at $2.5 million on the date of acquisition.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction and resulted in the
recording of approximately $2.5 of goodwill. Goodwill was being amortized over a
three-year life.
WeRPets was acquired as an emerging online pet-related company that has
developed strong relationships with The Health Network and Galaxy.com
(www.galaxy.com). WeRPets also had an agreement to be the sole and exclusive pet
portal on www.galaxy.com and had the worldwide exclusive license to selected
content produced by The Health Network in HTML and streaming video formats.
Galaxy.com, intends to be a leading vertical Internet directory, providing fast,
contextually relevant searches of the Internet for numerous vertical markets,
including health, education, international, shopping, pets and more. The Company
also had employment agreements with two of the former owners. The Company is
required to pay Galaxy.com $8,167 per month as an advertising fee while traffic
from the site generates only minimal sales. No assets were acquired in the
acquisition of WeRPets.com and the entire purchase price was assigned to
goodwill.
Through February 2001, Pet Quarters had not experienced significant sales
revenue from its affiliation with galaxy.com, and the Company is currently
negotiating to amend its contract with galaxy.com into a performance-based
arrangement. No web content was acquired with the acquisition of WeRPets.com.
The remaining goodwill is not expected to provide any future service potential
to the Company.
Humboldt and Allpets.com Goodwill
Based on the recurring losses of the company and the recorded impairment of
Chartendure and WeRPets.com, management considered whether there were any
indicators of impairment of the goodwill associated with the acquisitions of
Humboldt and Allpets.com.
Management believes that the large customer base and reputation of Humboldt
supports the goodwill that was recorded related to the acquisition. Humboldt
also has a history of operating at a profit despite losses in the periods
subsequent to acquisition. Losses subsequent to the acquisition are due to
corporate salaries and other allocations accounted for under Humboldt.
Considering these factors, and also the five year useful life assigned to
Humboldt goodwill, Management does not believe that impairment of Humboldt
exists at March 31, 2001.
The Company believes that the goodwill related to Allpets.com is validated by
the fact that the all pets website has a large following and has increased
traffic to the Pet Quarters site. The allpets.com website consists of breed
information, veterinary information, and other resources for pet owners. The
Company has merged its website with Allpets.com to increase visitors to the Pet
Quarters site. Despite operating losses, the website is considered vital to the
company. Pet Quarters intends to change its corporate name to AllPets, Inc.
Management will continue to evaluate its long-term assets, goodwill and
intangibles for recoverability on a quarterly basis in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121.
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NOTE 10. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Prior to the purchase of Humboldt Industries effective August 1, 1999, the
Company operated in one segment -- internet sales of pet supplies. Beginning
August 1, 1999, the Company began, through the purchase of Humboldt Industries,
a catalog segment. Information on the operating segments for the three and nine
months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 is as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
March 31, March 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Net Sales:
Internet $ 581,100 $ 173,973 $ 1,398,740 $ 435,170
Catalog 2,716,080 3,500,697 9,420,175 9,438,400
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Total $ 3,297,180 $ 3,674,670 $ 10,818,915 9,873,570
============ ============ ============= ============
Loss from operations:
Internet $ (4,309,244) $ (2,649,924) $ (7,943,687) $ (3,581,252)
Catalog (965,398) (660,865) (2,849,361) $ (1,486,592)
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Total $ (5,274,642) $ (3,310,789) $ (10,793,048) $ (5,067,844)
============ ============ ============= ============
Although the Company sells the same product at the same price to retail
customers through the internet and catalog segments, the means of selling is
different with the internet segment having the potential for a much broader
distribution with far more customers that can be reached through the traditional
catalog distribution. Revenues by geographical location of customer is not
practical to determine.
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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PET QUARTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Fiscal years ended June 30, 2000, 1999, and 1998 with Reports of Independent
Auditors
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Pet Quarters, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998
Contents
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors..................................................F - 17
Report of Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm, Independent Auditors........................................F - 18
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets........................................................................F - 19
Consolidated Statements of Operations..............................................................F - 21
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity....................................................F - 22
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..............................................................F - 24
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.........................................................F - 25
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Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
Stockholders and Board of Directors
Pet Quarters, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pet Quarters,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2000 and 1999, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years
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 audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Pet Quarters, Inc.
and subsidiaries at June 30, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in
Note 2, the Company has operating losses and is dependent upon future financing
to continue operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects
on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
Ernst & Young LLP
Little Rock, Arkansas
August 31, 2000
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Independent Auditors' Report
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Pet Quarters, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Pet Quarters, Inc. as of June
30, 1998 and the related statement of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the year ended June 30, 1998 and the two months ended June 30, 1997.
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 generally accepted auditing standards.
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 Pet Quarters, Inc. as of June
30, 1998 and the results of their operations and cash flows for the year ended
June 30, 1998 and the two months ended June 30, 1997 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company's
operating losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm
October 25, 1998
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Pet Quarters, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30
2000 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 164,128 $ 37,726 $ 375,843
Accounts receivable 175,608 2,654 3,011
Inventories (Note 5) 1,674,002 33,783 73,229
Prepaid expenses 637,425 2,250 9,428
Land and building held for sale (Note 4) 500,000 -- --
Other current assets 151,177 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total current assets 3,302,340 76,413 461,511
Non-current Assets:
Property, plant and equipment (Notes 4 and 5):
Land -- 225,000 225,000
Buildings and improvements 33,600 708,600 708,045
Furniture and equipment 596,038 35,072 53,043
------------ ------------ ------------
629,638 968,672 986,088
Less accumulated depreciation (115,767) (33,185) (6,211)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Non-current Assets 513,871 935,487 979,877
Intangible Assets:
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $2,162,156 at June 30,
2000 (Note 3) 17,524,514 -- --
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of
$95,707 and $10,138 at June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively 506,227 30,385 47,671
------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets $ 21,846,952 $ 1,042,285 $ 1,489,059
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June 30
2000 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,904,205 $ 203,394 $ 13,679
Accrued expenses 546,412 12,613 1,141
Convertible debenture, net of discount (Note 11) 950,000 -- --
Notes payable to related parties (Note 5) 615,178 325,000 --
Current portion of notes and capital leases payable (Note 10) 125,763 -- --
Unearned revenue -- -- 5,885
------------ ------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 5,141,558 541,007 20,705
Long-term portion of notes and capital leases payable (Note 10) 260,936 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total liabilities 5,402,494 541,007 20,705
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3 and 8) -- -- --
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares
authorized; 34,642 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2000 35 -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value per share, 40,000,000 shares
authorized; 18,147,783, 9,800,195, and 11,560,000 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively 18,148 9,800 11,560
Additional paid-in capital 33,109,661 2,498,867 2,272,973
Accumulated deficit (16,586,531) (1,868,444) (816,179)
------------ ------------ ------------
16,541,313 640,223 1,468,354
Less unamortized stock compensation (96,855) (138,945) --
------------ ------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 16,444,458 501,278 1,468,354
------------ ------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 21,846,952 $ 1,042,285 $ 1,489,059
============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Pet Quarters, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended June 30
2000 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
Sales, net of allowances and discounts $ 13,731,147 $ 262,470 $ 43,835
Cost of sales 9,446,400 205,774 21,908
------------ ------------ ------------
4,284,747 56,696 21,927
Operating expenses and costs:
Selling 2,184,748 489,272 196,497
Administrative and general 8,545,016 588,870 647,114
Depreciation and amortization 2,120,084 36,824 11,508
------------ ------------ ------------
12,849,848 1,114,966 855,119
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from operations (8,565,101) (1,058,270) (833,192)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (770,866) (290) (4,384)
Bridge Loan origination fee (Note 9) (651,671) -- --
Troubled debt restructuring expense (Note 9) (1,339,461) -- --
Other income -- 2,809 15,001
Interest income 9,012 3,486 6,396
------------ ------------ ------------
(2,752,986) 6,005 17,013
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before income tax benefit (11,318,087) (1,052,265) (816,179)
Income tax benefit -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss (11,318,087) (1,052,265) (816,179)
Deemed dividend on preferred stock (Note 7) (3,400,000) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss for common stockholders $(14,718,087) $ (1,052,265) $ (816,179)
============ ============ ============
Net loss for common stockholders per common share:
Basic $ (1.18) $ (0.09) $ (0.10)
============ ============ ============
Diluted $ (1.18) $ (0.09) $ (0.10)
============ ============ ============
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 12,482,101 11,453,000 8,568,125
============ ============ ============
Diluted 12,482,101 11,453,000 8,568,125
============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Pet Quarters, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Convertible
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Unamortized
Par Par Paid-In Accumulated Stock
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Compensation Total
--------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Balance at July 1,
1997 -- $ -- 7,150,000 $ 7,150 $ 103,950 $ $ -- $ 111,100
August 8,
1997,restricted
shares issued for
cash at $.50 -- -- 119,500 120 59,630 -- 59,750
Shares issued for
land and building -- -- 1,777,500 1,777 886,973 -- 888,750
Shares issued for
cash at $0.50 less
offering costs of
$ 31,567 -- -- 1,720,000 1,720 826,713 -- 828,433
Shares issued for
cash and services -- -- 790,000 790 394,210 -- 395,000
Shares issued for
cash at $0.50 -- -- 3,000 3 1,497 -- 1,500
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- (816,179) -- (816,179)
--------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Balance at June 30,
1998 -- -- 11,560,000 11,560 2,272,973 (816,179) -- 1,468,354
Shares bought from
founder and
subsequently
canceled -- -- (2,000,000) (2,000) -- -- (2,000)
Restricted stock
issued to employees -- -- 180,000 180 183,570 (183,750) --
Amortization of
stock
compensation -- -- -- -- -- 44,805 44,805
Shares issued for
services (Note 8) -- -- 60,195 60 42,324 -- 42,384
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- (1,052,265) -- (1,052,265)
--------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Balance at June 30, 1999 -- -- 9,800,195 9,800 2,498,867 (1,868,444) (138,945) 501,278
Shares issued for
acquisition of
Humboldt Industries -- -- 1,146,417 1,147 4,598,853 -- 4,600,000
Shares issued as
origination fee for
Bridge Loan -- -- 153,334 153 651,518 (651,671) --
Shares issued for
legal services
(Note 8) -- -- 4,334 4 18,416 -- 18,420
(continued)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (continued)
Convertible
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Unamortized
Par Par Paid-In Accumulated Stock
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Compensation Total
------- -------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Restricted stock
issued to employees -- $ -- 105,000 $ 105 $411,926 $ -- $ (412,031) $ --
Amortization of loan
origination fee -- -- -- -- -- -- 651,671 651,671
Stock issued for
Bridge Loan
origination fee
refinancing -- -- 275,000 275 482,735 -- -- 483,010
In the money feature
of convertible debt
issued in
conjunction with
Bridge Loan
refinancing -- -- -- -- 626,452 -- -- 626,452
Shares issued to
investors for cash -- -- 178,964 179 256,324 -- -- 256,503
Revocation of
employee stock grant -- -- (10,000) (10) (11,240) -- 5,979 (5,271)
Shares issued under
subscription
agreement -- -- 1,176,715 1,177 2,384,925 -- -- 2,386,102
Debt converted to
stock -- -- 409,446 410 204,314 -- -- 204,724
Shares issued for
the acquisition of
Wellstone -- -- 130,208 130 557,323 -- -- 557,453
Stock options issued
for services (Note 8) -- -- -- -- 1,325,402 -- -- 1,325,402
Amortization of
stock compensation -- -- -- -- -- -- 448,142 448,142
Shares issued for
the acquisition of
WeRPets.com, Inc -- -- 703,316 703 2,460,903 -- -- 2,461,606
Shares issued for
the acquisition of
Charterdure, Ltd. -- -- 400,000 400 724,600 -- -- 725,000
Shares issued for
the acquisition of
AllPets.com, Inc. -- -- 3,652,785 3,653 8,664,600 -- -- 8,668,253
Shares issued for
legal services (Note 8) -- -- 22,069 22 39,978 -- -- 40,000
Convertible
debenture discount
and non-cash
interest (Note 11) -- -- -- -- 350,000 -- -- 350,000
Issuance of
convertible
preferred stock 34,642 35 -- -- 3,463,765 -- -- 3,463,800
Deemed dividend on
convertible
preferred stock -- -- -- -- 3,400,000 (3,400,000) -- --
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- (11,318,087) -- (11,318,087)
------- -------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at
June 30, 2000 34,642 $ 35 18,147,783 $ 18,148 $ 33,109,661 $(16,586,531) $ (96,855) $ 16,444,458
======= ======== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended June 30
2000 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating activities
Net loss $(11,318,087) $ (1,052,265) $ (816,179)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation 117,901 16,836 6,211
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles 2,002,183 19,988 5,297
Non-cash interest expense 310,000 -- --
Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debt 626,452 -- --
Amortization of loan origination fees 1,134,681 -- --
Amortization of stock compensation expense 442,871 44,805 --
Stock and options issued for services 1,383,822 42,384 360,000
WellStone Impairment 557,453 -- --
Bridge loan default penalty refinanced 230,000 -- --
Write down of land and building held for sale 400,000 -- --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
acquisitions:
Accounts receivable (12,639) 357 (3,011)
Inventories 473,248 39,446 (73,229)
Prepaid expenses (441,837) 7,178 (9,428)
Other assets (146,886) 36,238 (52,968)
Accounts payable 1,201,009 189,715 13,679
Accrued expenses 231,431 11,472 1,141
Unearned income -- (5,885) 5,885
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in operating activities (2,808,398) (649,731) (562,602)
Investing activities
Acquisition of Humboldt, net of cash (4,446,927) -- --
Cash acquired in stock acquisition of Allpets.com 412,444 -- --
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (104,467) (11,386) (97,338)
Purchases and development of web sites (106,742) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (4,245,692) (11,386) (97,338)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 2,642,605 -- 924,683
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 2,055,300 -- --
Proceeds, net of payments made, from debt 2,482,587 325,000 --
Redemption of common stock -- (2,000) --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 7,180,492 323,000 924,683
------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 126,402 (338,117) 264,743
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 37,726 375,843 111,100
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 164,128 $ 37,726 $ 375,843
============ ============ ============
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 435,504 $ 290 $ 1,384
============ ============ ============
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Nature of Business
Pet Quarters, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") was organized under the laws
of the state of Arkansas on May 22, 1997. The Company sells pet supplies to both
retail and wholesale customers through catalogs and e-commerce. In August 1999
the Company purchased Humboldt Industries whose primary business was catalog
sales. As a result of this acquisition, the Company has altered its approach by
combining with a traditional catalog company that is migrating its customer base
to the Internet, and expanding its Internet-only customers through the catalog.
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all wholly owned
subsidiaries, which include Chartendure Limited, WeRPets.com, Inc., PQ
Acquisition Company, Inc. (the survivor of Humboldt and Maplewood acquisitions),
Wellstone Acquisition Corporation and Allpets.com, Inc. (See Note 3).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, principally determined by the
first-in, first-out method, or market. Inventories at June 30, 2000 and 1999,
consist principally of pet supplies purchased for retail sale.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
depreciable assets, which range from five years for furniture and equipment to
thirty-nine years for buildings and improvements.
Income Taxes
The Company provides for income taxes based on the liability method. No benefit
for income taxes has been made due to net operating loss carryforwards that may
offset future taxable income.
Stock-Based Compensation
The company records stock-based compensation using provisions of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, for
the preparation of its basic consolidated financial statements. Such provisions
require the company to recognize compensation cost over the vesting period for
the difference between the quoted market price of an award at the date of grant
and the purchase or exercise price of the shares.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Goodwill
The excess of acquisition costs over the fair values of net assets acquired in
business combinations treated as purchase transactions ("goodwill") is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated life, 2 to 5 years
currently. The Company periodically evaluates the existence of goodwill
impairment on the basis of whether the goodwill is fully recoverable from the
projected undiscounted net cash flows of the related business unit. The amount
of goodwill impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future
operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost
of funds.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated
lives, ranging from 3 to 5 years. Intangible assets at June 30, 2000 and 1999,
primarily consist of web site development costs and trademarks.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs, other than direct response advertising,
as they are incurred. Advertising expenses of approximately $1,526,000 and
$430,000 were incurred for the years ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
There were no advertising expenses incurred for the year ended June 30, 1998.
The Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Humboldt Industries, and affiliates,
account for catalog costs in accordance with Statement of Position 93-7,
"Reporting on Advertising Costs" in connection with the marketing of their
direct response product catalogs. The cost to produce mail catalogs are
amortized over the period of benefit, which is less than one year using the
ratio of current period revenue to the total current and estimated future period
revenues. Capitalized direct response advertising costs at June 30, 2000 were
$631,000.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company's services are provided primarily to customers throughout the United
States. The Company receives payment largely by customers' use of credit cards
for both catalog and internet sales. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations and generally does not require collateral. Historically, credit
losses have been within management's expectations.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales is recognized upon shipment of merchandise, net of an
allowance for estimated customer returns and discounts.
Shipping and Handling
Fees received from shipping and handling activities are included as revenue.
Costs incurred for shipping and handling are included as a component of cost of
goods sold.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Impairment of Assets
The Company accounts for any impairment of its long-lived assets using Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of".
SFAS No. 121 requires recognition of impairment of long-lived assets in the
event the net book value of such assets exceeds the future undiscounted cash
flows attributable to such assets.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee ("AcSEC") issued
Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use". Under the SOP, qualifying
computer software costs are required to be capitalized and amortized against
income over the software's estimated useful life. The SOP is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. The Company adopted SOP 98-1
effective July 1, 1999.
In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and will be adopted by
the Company for the period beginning July 1, 2000. SFAS No. 133 requires that
all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value.
Changes in the fair value of the derivatives will be recorded each period in
current earnings or other comprehensive income depending on whether a derivative
is designated as part of a hedge transaction, and if it is, the type of hedge
transaction. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will
have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial
position, or cash flows.
Reclassifications
To conform to the 2000 presentation, certain accounts for 1999 and 1998 have
been reclassified. The reclassifications had no effect on net loss for 1999 and
1998.
2. Going Concern Uncertainty
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been presented in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplates
continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has a
significant working capital deficiency and has incurred operating losses since
its formation. Management believes that actions presently being taken will
provide for the Company to continue as a going concern. Such actions may include
but are not limited to utilizing the Equity Line of Credit (see Note 12), a
strategic partnership or acquisition that would provide the Company with the
necessary capital, or sale of certain assets. However, there are no assurances
that management will be able to secure additional equity capital or complete any
other strategic transactions that will permit the Company to meet its current
obligations.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. Acquisitions
Humboldt and Maplewood
On August 1, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of
Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Maplewood Industries, Inc., both of Hazleton,
Pennsylvania, for $4.6 million cash and 1,146,417 shares of the Company's common
stock valued at $4.6 million on the date of the acquisition. The acquisition was
accounted for as a purchase transaction and resulted in the recording of
approximately $8.3 million of goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized over a
five-year life. The acquisition was financed through a Bridge Loan in the amount
of $4.6 million. This bridge loan was extended in November 1999 and subsequently
repaid in February and May 2000 (see Note 9 for further description of the
Bridge Loan).
Wellstone Acquisition Corporation
On March 6, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Wellstone
Acquisition Corporation ("Wellstone") in exchange for 130,208 shares of the
Company's common stock, valued at $557,453 ($4.28 per share) on the date of
acquisition. In addition, the Company paid professional and legal fees of
$225,000 in conjunction with this transaction.
The acquisition was made pursuant to rule 12g-3(a) of the General Rules and
Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This rule allows
nonreporting entities to acquire fully reporting entities and thereby become
fully reporting. The Company made this acquisition in order to become fully
reporting. It was subsequently determined that the Company could not utilize
rule 12g-3(a) to become fully reporting. The Company has not identified an
alternative use for Wellstone and has therefore expensed the entire cost of
$782,453 during the quarter ended March 31, 2000 as a component of general and
administrative expense.
WeRPets.com
On April 27, 2000 the Company acquired WeRPets.com, Inc. for 703,316 shares of
the Company's common stock, valued at $2,461,606 ($3.50 per share) on the date
of acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction and
resulted in the recording of approximately $2.5 million of goodwill. Goodwill is
being amortized over a three-year life.
Chartendure
On May 1, 2000 the Company acquired Chartendure, Ltd., a company organized under
the laws of the United Kingdom, for 400,000 shares of the Company's common
stock, valued at $725,000 ($1.81 per share) on the date of acquisition. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction and resulted in the
recording of approximately $725,000 of goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized
over a two-year life.
Allpets.com
On May 30, 2000 the Company acquired AllPets.com, Inc. through the exchange of
3,652,785 shares of the Company's common stock and 1,105,250 stock options. The
stock and stock options exchanged were valued based on the closing price of
$1.875 on May 30, 2000, resulting in a purchase price of $8.6 million. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction and resulted in the
recording of approximately $7.9 million of goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized
over a three-year life. In addition to the shares exchanged above, the Company
may be required to issue up to 1,189,479 additional shares of common stock if
contingencies related to the achievement of certain stock price appreciation
targets and listing of the Company's stock on the NASDAQ are achieved.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The operations of acquired companies have been consolidated with the operations
of the Company beginning August 1, 1999. Pro forma unaudited information, which
includes goodwill amortization and bridge loan interest expense, as if these
acquisitions occurred as of July 1, 1998, is as follows:
Years ended June 30
2000 1999
------------ ------------
Sales $ 14,989,098 $ 15,143,999
Cost of sales (10,293,722) (10,556,113)
Operating expenses (18,488,920) (8,866,218)
Other expenses (2,687,416) (555,519)
------------ ------------
Net loss $(16,480,960) $ (3,721,605)
============ ============
The above pro forma unaudited information does not purport to be indicative of
the results which actually would have occurred had the acquisition been made at
the beginning of the respective periods.
4. Land and Building Held for Sale
The Company entered into an agreement on April 14, 2000 to sell its facility in
Lonoke, Arkansas for net proceeds of $500,000. As a result of the decision to
sell the building, a write-down in the carrying value of the land and building
of $400,000 was recorded in general and administrative expenses as of June 30,
2000 (see Note 15).
5. Related Party Transactions
At June 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company had $140,000 and $225,000, respectively,
in notes payable to Ammonia Hold, Inc., a principal shareholder of the Company.
The notes are due on demand with an interest rate of 8%. The notes payable are
secured by property and inventory.
At June 30, 2000, the Company had $250,178 in notes payable to principal
shareholders of the Company. The notes are due on demand with an average
interest rate of 8%. The notes are secured by property and inventory. At June
30, 2000 the Company also had a note payable in the amount of $225,000 to a
trust for which a principal shareholder acts as trustee. The note is due on
demand and bears interest at 10% and is secured by property and inventory.
The former stockholders of Humboldt Industries lease a building to the Company.
Taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses related to the facility are paid by
the Company. Rent expense on the facility aggregated $220,000 for the year ended
June 30, 2000. Future minimum lease payments are $240,000 per year through July
31, 2004.
In November 1997, the Company issued 1,777,500 shares of its common stock, with
a fair value of $888,750, to acquire land and a building from Ammonia Hold,
Inc., a company owned by a principal shareholder of the Company. As a part of
the exchange an option to repurchase the building for the original sales price
was granted. This option expired on June 8, 1999.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
6. Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows:
June 30
2000 1999 1998
----------- ----------- -----------
Deferred tax assets:
Amortization of stock compensation $ 150,576 $ 15,234 $ --
Net operating loss carryforward 4,055,311 626,852 130,345
----------- ----------- -----------
Total deferred tax asset 4,205,887 642,086 130,345
Deferred tax liabilities
Inventory reserve (204,000) -- --
Prepaid catalog costs (216,725) -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
Total deferred tax liability (420,725) -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset 3,785,162 642,086 130,345
Valuation allowance (3,785,162) (642,086) (130,345)
----------- ----------- -----------
$ -- $ -- $ --
=========== =========== ===========
The use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes requires that
deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely
than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. Whether a deferred tax asset will be realized depends upon sufficient
future taxable income and consideration of limitations on the ability to utilize
net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes.
Under limitations imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 382, certain
potential changes in ownership of the Company may restrict future utilization of
net operating loss carryforwards. It is management's belief that a change in
ownership, which would trigger the Section 382 limitations, has not occurred.
However, a valuation allowance has been established for the entire net deferred
tax assets until such time as it is more likely than not that the deferred tax
assets will be realized.
At June 30, 2000, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $12.9 million for income tax purposes that expire in years 2013
through 2019.
No income taxes were paid in 2000, 1999 and 1998. The Company's effective tax
rate at June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998, is 0%. The effective tax rate for the
years ended June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998 is different than the statutory federal
tax rate of 34% due to the establishment of a valuation allowance relating to
the deferred tax assets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
7. Stockholders' Equity
Stock Redemption
In June 1999, the Company retired 2,000,000 shares of common stock, which had
been held by a founding stockholder of the Company. These shares were
subsequently canceled. This transaction was completed in order to facilitate the
acquisition of Humboldt Industries. These shares were held by the founding
stockholder under a verbal understanding with other stockholders that the shares
would be retired and canceled upon the occurrence of certain future events
including a business combination or issuance of additional equity capital. The
shares were originally issued so that the founding stockholder would have voting
control. For purposes of calculating net loss per share, the 2,000,000 shares
were deemed to have been retired and canceled as of July 1, 1999.
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. On May
9, 2000 the Company designated 50,000 share of preferred stock as Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Stock"), the Company subsequently issued
34,642 shares of Series A Stock for total consideration of $3,464,200,
consisting of $2,055,700 in cash and $1,408,500 as payment on the Bridge Loan
(see Note 9). The acquisition of these bridge loan interests effectively retired
an equivalent amount of principal on the bridge loan. The Series A Stock has the
following terms, rights, and privileges:
a) Dividends - The holders of the Series A Stock are not entitled to
receive dividends from the Company.
b) Liquidation - Upon any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the
Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series A
Stock shall be entitled, before any distribution or payment is made upon
any shares of any other class of stock of the Company, to be paid $100 per
share (the purchase price of the Series A Stock).
c) Redemption - Subject to certain conditions and one year after the
initial date of issuance, the Series A Stock may be redeemed (all or none)
at the Company's option upon the payment in cash of the sum of $100 per
share.
d) Conversion - At any time, holders of the Series A Stock may convert all
or a portion of those shares into a number of shares of common stock,
computed by multiplying the number of shares to be converted by $100 and
dividing the result by the conversion price. The conversion price is equal
to $1.3816. The conversion price may be adjusted from time to time to
account for any stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, mergers,
assets sales, or similar events.
A preferred stock deemed dividend in the amount of $3.4 million was recorded to
reflect the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature available to
preferred shareholders and the fair value of the associated warrants at the date
of issuance.
Stock Purchase Warrants
On February 23, 2000 the Company issued warrants to purchase 169,200 shares of
common stock at an average purchase price of $4.52 in conjunction with the
private placement of approximately $3 million of common stock. The warrants are
immediately exercisable and will expire three years from the date of issuance.
These warrants were accounted for as a cost of capital and were recorded as
equity.
On March 15, 2000 the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,320,000 shares of
common stock at an average purchase price of $3.92 in conjunction with the $25
million Equity Line of Credit. The warrants are immediately exercisable and will
expire three years from the date of issuance. These warrants were accounted for
as a cost of capital and were recorded as equity.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
On May 2, 2000 the Company issued warrants to purchase approximately 75,000
shares of common stock at an average purchase price of $2.07 in conjunction with
the $1 million Convertible Debenture. The warrants are immediately exercisable
and will expire three years from the date of issuance. The fair value of these
warrants was accounted for as a discount on the debt issued and is being
amortized as interest expense over the term of the agreement.
On May 8, 2000 the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,464 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $100 per share. The shares
may be converted into a maximum of 250,724 shares of common stock. The warrants
are immediately exercisable and will expire three years from the date of
issuance. The fair value of these warrants was accounted for as a "Deemed
Dividend" in conjunction with the beneficial conversion feature.
8. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company granted 105,000 and 180,000 shares of restricted stock to certain
employees during the years ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The
shares are restricted for one year following the date of grant and require that
the employee remain in continuous employment for a period of one year from the
date of grant. Compensation expense related to these grants is recognized
ratably over the one year vesting period.
Total compensation cost for stock awards issued to employees, net of
cancellations, was approximately $443,000 and $45,000 for the years ended June
30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
In April 1999, the President of the Company granted, to an officer, an option to
purchase 225,000 shares at the fair market value at the date of grant of $1.125.
The grant was authorized by the President in connection with the employment of
this individual in April 1999.
On June 6, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors gave approval to the
establishment of a Management Incentive Plan under which up to 2.5 million
shares of the Company's common stock or common stock options can be granted to
key employees, consultants and directors at the fair value of date of grant. As
of June 30, 2000 the Company has granted 1,140,000 common stock options pursuant
to this plan.
The Company has exchanged common stock, or common stock options for a variety of
services. The Company records the cost associated with these transactions in
accordance with FASB Statement 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation".
For the years ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 the Company recognized approximately
$1,384,000 and $42,000 of expense for these services.
The following table summarizes the activity under the Company's Management
Incentive Plan and other employee options granted:
Weighted Average
Shares Price Per Share
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Outstanding at beginning of
year 225,000 0 0 $ 1.125 $ -- $ --
Granted 1,340,000 225,000 0 1.879 1.125 --
Exercised 0 0 0 -- -- --
Canceled 0 0 0 -- -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Outstanding at end of year 1,565,000 225,000 0 -- -- --
========= ========= =========
Exercisable at end of year 875,000 150,000 0
========= ========= =========
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-based
Compensation." The Company has elected to continue using the intrinsic-value
method of accounting for stock-based awards to employees. Accordingly, the
Company has not recognized compensation expense on the issuance of its stock
options and warrants.
Pursuant to SFAS No. 124, pro forma net earnings per share has been determined
as if the Company had accounted for its stock options and warrants under the
fair value method. The fair values of these options and warrants were estimated
at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted-average assumptions for the years ended 2000 and 1999,
respectively; risk-free interest rates of 6.0% and 6.0%; expected dividend
yields of 0% for each year presented; volatility factors of the expected market
priced of the Company's Common Stock of 100 and 100; and a weighted-average life
of the options and warrants of seven years in 2000 and 1999. The
weighted-average fair value of the options and warrants granted in 2000 and 1999
was $0.96 and $1.43, respectively. There were no options granted during 1998.
For purpose of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of stock options
and warrants is not material to the consolidated financial statements for the
years ending June 30, 2000 and 1999.
9. Bridge Loan
The Company borrowed $4.6 million from the Sun Valley Trust (the "Trust") on
July 30, 1999 to acquire Humboldt Industries (see Note 3). Both unaffiliated
individuals and entities and affiliated individuals contributed money to the
Trust. Individuals affiliated with the Company accounted for $1,023,000 of the
$4.6 million. The Company issued 153,334 shares of its common stock (valued at
$651,671, or $4.25 per share, the closing price on July 30, 1999) to the Trust
as an origination fee. The Company amortized the fair value of these shares over
the initial two month period of the loan.
The Bridge Loan was secured by all of the outstanding shares of stock of both
Humboldt and Maplewood. The original note was payable in full on October 1,
1999. The Company failed to make the required payment, and shortly thereafter,
the trustee attempted to foreclose on the collateral.
On November 10, 1999, the Company executed an extension of the Bridge Loan. In
addition, a five percent (5%) penalty of $230,000 was added to the outstanding
principal amount of the note, resulting in an outstanding principal balance of
$4,830,000. After negotiation, the Company issued to the Trust an additional
275,000 shares of common stock valued at $483,010 as a further origination fee.
Both the penalty and additional fee were expensed as a troubled debt
restructuring in accordance with FAS 15.
In connection with the Bridge Loan extension, the interest rate was reduced from
12.5% per annum to 10% per annum, and the maturity date was extended to May 10,
2000. In exchange, the Company agreed to make monthly partial interest payments
of $20,000 by the 10th day of each month commencing December 10, 1999. The
accrued but unpaid interest accumulated interest free until the Company raised
additional capital. The terms of the extension also required a partial principal
payment of $1,000,000 on February 10, 2000. On February 3, 2000, the Company
paid the $1,000,000 principal payment to the Trust.
In connection with the extension of the Bridge Loan, the Company was also
required to pay interest, attorney fees, and associated expenses of the trustee
in the amount of $204,723. These funds were borrowed from related parties
through the issuance of two convertible notes for $102,361 each. These notes
were convertible into common stock of the Company at a rate of $.50 of debt for
each share of common stock. On January 27, 2000 both of the notes were converted
into a total of 409,446 shares of common stock of the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The conversion feature resulted in a beneficial conversion feature to the
holders of the notes of $626,452 computed as the closing price for the Company's
stock on November 10, 1999 ($2.03), less the conversion price for each share
($.50), multiplied by the number of shares obtained in the conversion (409,446).
This beneficial conversion feature was recorded by the Company as a component of
the troubled debt restructuring at the time of issuance.
On May 10, 2000, the Company paid the remaining principal balance and all
accrued interest on the Bridge Loan and received a release of the collateral
from the trustee.
10. Notes and Capital Leases Payable
June 30
2000 1999
------------ ------------
Unsecured note payable to Pine Tree Management Corporation with variable
interest of prime minus 1% (8.5% at June 30, 2000), interest payable
quarterly beginning September 10, 1999 with $45,000 principal payment due
September 15, 2000 and 2001 $ 90,000 $ --
Capital lease payable to a leasing company due in monthly installments of
$5,096 until May 2003 with no stated interest rate. The lease is
guaranteed by a stockholder 153,147 --
Capital lease payable to a leasing company due in monthly installments
of $3,332 until December 2004 with no stated interest rate. The lease
is guaranteed by a stockholder 143,552 --
------------ ------------
386,669 --
Less current portion 125,763 --
------------ ------------
$ 260,936 $ --
============ ============
Maturities of notes and capital leases are as follows:
2001 $ 125,763
2002 129,633
2003 84,309
2004 37,897
2005 9,067
-----------
$ 386,669
===========
Equipment leased under capital lease obligations is included in furniture and
equipment at June 30, 2000 and 1999. Amortization of the leased equipment is
included in depreciation expense.
The Company has a $250,000 line of credit agreement, which expires July 10,
2000. At June 30, 2000 there were no amounts outstanding under this agreement.
On July 10, 2000, the Company increased its line of credit agreement to
$950,000. The line of credit expires October 10, 2000.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
11. Convertible Debenture
On May 5, 2000, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 pursuant to the terms of a 6%
convertible debenture. The convertible debenture requires the Company to make
quarterly interest payments, beginning August 5, 2000, and the full amount of
the loan is due and payable on November 5, 2000. The debenture is convertible,
at the option of holder, into a minimum of 666,666 shares of the Company's
common stock at a rate of $1.50 per share or 85% of the average price of the
lowest three days during the last twenty-two days prior to notice of the
conversion. The proceeds from the debenture were used to retire the Bridge Loan.
Non-cash interest expense in the amount of $290,000 was recorded at the date of
issuance due to the beneficial conversion feature included in this debenture.
In conjunction with this debenture, the Company issued stock purchase warrants
for the purchase of up to 75,172 shares of common stock at an average exercise
price of $2.07 per share. Accordingly, a portion of the aggregate lender
proceeds of $60,000 has been allocated to the warrants, based on their estimated
fair market values at issuance. The beneficial conversion feature and stock
purchase warrants have been accounted for as a debt discount on the convertible
debentures. The debt discount is being amortized over the term of the
convertible debenture and is recognized in the Statement of Operations as
additional interest expense as follows:
Face amount of convertible debentures $ 1,000,000
Value of beneficial conversion feature (290,000)
Value of stock purchase warrants (60,000)
-----------
650,000
Amortization of discount for beneficial conversion
feature and stock purchase warrants 300,000
-----------
$ 950,000
===========
12. Equity Line of Credit Agreement
On March 15, 2000, the Company entered into an equity line of credit agreement
with Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd., whereby the Company may sell or "put", from
time to time, up to an aggregate of $25 million of common stock at a price equal
to 85% of the average market price of the common stock as defined by the Line of
Credit Agreement. The maximum dollar amount of shares that may be put is subject
to certain volume and timing restrictions.
The Company had issued no stock pursuant to this agreement as of June 30, 2000
(see Note 16).
In conjunction with this agreement the Company issued to Splendid Rock Holdings,
Inc. warrants to purchase up to 1,320,000 shares of common stock at an average
exercise price of $3.84. As currently structured, the Company will account for
the value of the warrants issued ($1,774,000) as a cost of the issuance of
common stock and, accordingly, this is not expected to impact future results of
operations.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
13. Segment Disclosures
Prior to the purchase of Humboldt Industries effective August 1, 1999, the
Company operated in one segment-internet sales of pet supplies. Beginning August
1, 1999, the Company began, through the purchase of Humboldt Industries, a
catalog segment. The following table presents information on the operating
segments for the years ended June 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998:
Years ended June 30
2000 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
Net sales:
Internet $ 650,759 $ 262,470 $ 43,835
Catalog 13,080,388 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 13,731,147 $ 262,470 $ 43,835
============ ============ ============
Loss from operations:
Internet $ (6,676,943) $ (1,058,270) $ (833,172)
Catalog (1,888,158) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
$ (8,565,101) $ (1,058,270) $ (833,172)
============ ============ ============
Other income (expense):
Internet $ (2,752,986) $ 6,005 $ 17,013
Catalog -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
$ (2,752,986) $ 6,005 $ 17,013
============ ============ ============
Assets:
Internet $ 13,697,272 $ 1,042,285 $ 1,489,059
Catalog 8,149,680 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 21,846,952 $ 1,042,285 $ 1,489,059
============ ============ ============
Although the Company sells the same product at the same price through the
internet and catalog segments, the manner of selling is different with the
internet segment having a potential for a much broader distribution with far
more customers than can be reached through the traditional catalog distribution.
Revenues by geographical location of customer is not practical to determine.
14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of
each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that
value.
- - Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and notes
payable to related party - The carrying amount approximates fair value because
of the short maturity of these instruments.
- - Long-term notes and capital leases payable - The estimated fair value was
determined based upon the present value of the expected cash flows considering
expected maturities and using interest rates currently available to the Company
for long-term borrowings with similar terms. At June 30, 2000, the estimated
fair value of long-term notes and capital leases payable approximates its
carrying value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
15. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share ("EPS"):
Years ended June 30
2000 1999 1998
-------------- -------------- --------------
Numerator:
Net loss and numerator for basic
and diluted loss per share $ (14,718,087) $ (1,052,265) $ (816,179)
============== ============== ==============
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share--
weighted-average shares 12,482,101 11,453,000 8,568,125
Employee stock options -- -- --
Warrants -- -- --
Contingent shares -- -- --
-------------- -------------- --------------
Dilutive potential common shares -- -- --
Denominator for diluted earnings per share--
adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed
conversions 12,482,101 11,453,000 8,568,125
============== ============== ==============
Basic loss per share $ (1.18) $ (0.09) $ (0.10)
============== ============== ==============
Diluted loss per share $ (1.18) $ (0.09) $ (0.10)
============== ============== ==============
The effect of all potential common shares is anti-dilutive in the calculation of
diluted loss per share and therefore have been excluded from the calculation.
16. Subsequent Events (Unaudited)
On July 17, 2000, the Company borrowed $700,000 on its line of credit. The funds
were primarily used for working capital and the extinguishment of the capital
leases.
On September 1, 2000, the Company sold 750,000 shares of common stock to
Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd. for a price of $.80 per share pursuant to the
equity line of credit agreement. These sales resulted in aggregate net proceeds
to the Company of approximately $562,500. A placement fee of $36,000 was paid in
connection with this draw down.
On September 1, 2000, the offer to sell the Lonoke, Arkansas facility expired.
The Company is pursuing other options concerning the sale of the facility (see
Note 4).
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COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND AFFILIATE
Period from January 1, 1999 to July 31, 1999 and year ended December 31,
1998 with Reports of Independent Auditors
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Affiliate
Combined Financial Statements
Period from January 1, 1999 to July 31, 1999
and year ended December 31, 1998
CONTENTS
Report of Independent Auditors - Ernst & Young LLP..................................................... F- 40
Report of Independent Auditors - Kronick, Kalada Berdy & Co., P.C...................................... F- 41
Audited Combined Financial Statements
Combined Balance Sheets................................................................................ F- 42
Combined Statements of Operations...................................................................... F- 43
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity............................................................ F- 44
Combined Statements of Cash Flows...................................................................... F- 45
Notes to Combined Financial Statements................................................................. F- 46
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors of
Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Affiliate
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Humboldt Industries,
Inc. and Affiliate (the "Company") as of July 31, 1999, and the related combined
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the period
from January 1, 1999 to July 31, 1999. These combined financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
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 combined financial position of Humboldt Industries,
Inc. and affiliate at July 31, 1999, and the combined results of their
operations and their cash flows for the seven month period then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared assuming that
the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note 2,
the Company is a consolidated subsidiary of a parent company that has operating
losses and is dependent upon future financing to continue operations. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern. The combined financial statements do not include any adjustments
to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification
of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
Ernst & Young LLP
Little Rock, Arkansas
October 15, 1999, except for Note 8 as to
which the date is December 10, 1999.
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Independent Auditors' Report
Boards of Directors
Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Maplewood Industries, Inc.
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Humboldt Industries,
Inc. and Maplewood Industries, Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and the related
combined statements of operations and deficit and of cash flows for the year
then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companies'
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
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 combined financial position of Humboldt Industries,
Inc. and Maplewood Industries, Inc. as of December 31, 1998, and the combined
results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements, the Companies were sold
effective August 1, 1999. The combined financial statements for the seven months
ended July 31, 1999, which included Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Maplewood
Industries, Inc., disclosed an uncertainty regarding their ability to continue
as a going concern.
Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., P.C.
Kingston, Pennsylvania
February 17, 1999
Note 6 dated November 10, 1999
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Affiliate
Combined Balance Sheets
DECEMBER 31, 1998 JULY 31, 1999
----------------- -------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 148,178 $ 151,473
Accounts receivable 58,039 160,315
Inventory (Note 4) 1,250,853 1,555,469
Deferred advertising costs) 253,000 216,000
Other current assets 4,938 4,291
Due from commonly controlled companies 50,000 --
------------ ------------
Total current assets 1,765,008 2,087,548
Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment:
Leasehold improvements 33,139 33,140
Furniture and equipment 987,113 1,393,481
Less accumulated depreciation (827,845) (893,803)
------------ ------------
Total leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment 192,407 532,818
------------ ------------
Total assets $ 1,957,415 $ 2,620,366
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,385,955 $ 1,491,247
Current portion of notes and capital leases payable 30,434 48,069
Accrued liabilities 66,138 219,420
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 1,482,527 1,758,736
Notes and capital leases payable (Note 5) 9,264 339,445
Loan payable to shareholders (Note 5) 324,325 --
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 1,816,116 2,098,181
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $1 par; authorized 100,00 shares;
issued and outstanding 2,000 shares at December 31,
1998 and July 31, 1999 2,000 2,000
Additional paid-in capital 593,521 790,873
Accumulated deficit (454,222) (270,688)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 141,299 522,185
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,957,415 $ 2,620,366
============ ============
See accompanying notes.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Affiliate
Combined Statements of Operations
YEAR ENDED SEVEN MONTHS
DECEMBER 31 ENDED JULY 31
1998 1999
------------ -------------
Sales $ 14,943,683 $ 9,084,885
Cost of sales 10,700,335 5,935,829
------------ ------------
Gross profit 4,243,348 3,149,056
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Selling expenses 1,849,316 1,336,995
General and administrative 2,350,884 1,546,499
Depreciation 42,671 65,958
------------ ------------
Total selling, general and administrative expenses 4,242,871 2,949,452
------------ ------------
Income from operations 477 199,604
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (5,602) (19,425)
Interest income 5,000 3,355
Other income 100,000 --
------------ ------------
Total other income (expense) 99,398 (16,070)
------------ ------------
Net income, historical 99,875 183,534
Proforma income tax provision 38,365 70,500
------------ ------------
Proforma net income $ 61,510 $ 113,034
============ ============
See accompanying notes.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. and Affiliate
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity
ADDITIONAL
COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
STOCK CAPITAL DEFICITS TOTAL
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at January 1, 1998 $ 2,000 $ 593,521 $ (554,097) $ 41,424
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 1998 -- -- 99,875 99,875
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at January 1, 1999 2,000 593,521 (454,222) 141,299
Cash distributions to stockholder -- (76,973) -- (76,973)
Non-cash contribution by
stockholder (Note 5) -- 324,325 -- 324,325
Non-cash distribution to
stockholder (Note 5) -- (50,000) -- (50,000)
Net income for seven months ended
July 31, 1999 -- -- 183,534 183,534
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at July 31, 1999 $ 2,000 $ 790,873 $ (270,688) $ 522,185
============ ============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Combined Statements of Cash Flows
YEAR ENDED SEVEN MONTHS
DECEMBER 31 ENDED JULY 31
1998 1999
------------ -------------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 99,875 $ 183,534
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided
(used) by operating activities:
Depreciation 42,671 65,958
Loss on sale of assets 412 --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 84,980 (102,276)
Inventory 237,147 (304,616)
Deferred advertising costs 131,000 37,000
Other assets (1,879) 647
Accounts payable (262,210) 105,292
Accrued expenses 12,341 153,282
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 344,337 138,821
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (27,365) --
Due from commonly controlled companies (24,962) --
------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (52,327) --
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of notes payable and capital leases -- (58,553)
Proceeds from long-term debt -- --
Repayments of long-term debt (32,738) --
Repayment of loan payable, shareholder (218,042) --
Distribution to stockholder -- (76,973)
------------ ------------
Net cash used in financing activities (250,780) (135,526)
------------ ------------
Net increase in cash 41,230 3,295
Cash at beginning of year 106,948 148,178
------------ ------------
Cash at end of year $ 148,178 $ 151,473
============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Net amounts stockholder contributed as additional
paid-in capital (Note 5) $ -- $ 274,325
============ ============
Assets purchased through capital lease $ -- $ 406,369
============ ============
See accompanying notes.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Notes To Combined Financial Statements
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Humboldt Industries, Inc. and its affiliate, Maplewood Industries, Inc.,
(collectively the "Company") are engaged in the mail order sale of pet training
and grooming aids, health supplies and vaccines for dogs, cats and other pets as
well as the mail order sale of arts and crafts supplies. The customer base is
primarily located throughout the continental United States.
COMBINATION
The combined financial statements include the accounts of the Humboldt
Industries, Inc. and its affiliate Maplewood Industries, Inc. These companies
were owned by the same shareholders and have common management. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in combination.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized at the time of shipment of merchandise. When returned
goods are received, sales are reduced and the related merchandise is restocked
to inventory.
INVENTORY
Inventory consists of purchased finished products held for resale stated at the
lower of cost or market. The last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method is used to
determine cost for Humboldt Industries, Inc. while the first-in, first-out
("FIFO") method is used to determine cost for Maplewood Industries, Inc.
DEFERRED ADVERTISING COSTS
The Company accounts for catalog costs in accordance with SOP 93-7, "Reporting
on Advertising Costs" in connection with the marketing of its direct response
products. Such expense is amortized over the period of benefit which is less
than one year using the ratio of current period revenues to the total of current
and estimated future period revenues for each catalog. All other advertising
costs are expensed as incurred.
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
These assets are stated at cost. Depreciation is being provided by accelerated
methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Notes To Combined Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES
The Company elected to be treated as an S Corporation for federal and state
income tax reporting, whereby any income or loss will be included in the
individual shareholder's income tax return. As a result of the acquisition by
Pet Quarters, Inc. (see Note 8), the Company, effective August 1999, was subject
to federal and state income taxes. A proforma provision for income taxes is
presented in the accompanying combined statement of operations.
IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
The Company accounts for any impairment of its long-lived assets using
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be disposed
Of". Under SFAS No. 121, impairment losses are recognized when information
indicates the carrying amount of long-lived assets, identifiable intangibles and
goodwill related to those assets will not be recovered through future operations
or sale.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Accounts receivable are comprised of a diversified customer base. The Company
employs credit monitoring policies that, in management's opinion, effectively
reduce any potential risk to an acceptable level.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Notes To Combined Financial Statements (continued)
2. GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
The accompanying combined financial statements have been presented in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplates continuation
of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company is now a consolidated
subsidiary of Pet Quarters, Inc. which has a significant working capital
deficiency and has incurred operating losses since its formation. As discussed
in Note 8, Pet Quarters, Inc. has an outstanding bridge loan for $4.8 million
that matures May 10, 2000. Pet Quarters, Inc. believes that actions presently
being taken will provide for the Company to continue as a going concern. Such
actions may include but are not limited to a private equity stock placement
which would be utilized to payoff the bridge loan and other current debt, a
strategic partnership or acquisition that would provide the Company with the
necessary capital, or sale of certain assets. However, there are no assurances
that management will be able to secure additional equity capital or complete any
other strategic transaction that will permit the Company to meet its current
obligations.
3. CASH
Cash on deposit at a National Bank exceed the FDIC insured limit by
approximately $50,000 and $44,000 at July 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
respectively.
4. INVENTORIES
The Company's inventory consists of the following:
DECEMBER 31
1998 JULY 31, 1999
----------- --------------
Humboldt at FIFO cost $ 1,642,000 $ 1,857,751
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost (608,000) (544,531)
----------- -----------
1,034,000 1,313,220
Maplewood at FIFO cost 216,853 242,249
----------- -----------
$ 1,250,853 $ 1,555,469
=========== ===========
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Notes To Combined Financial Statements (continued)
5. NOTES AND CAPITAL LEASES PAYABLE
DECEMBER 31 JULY 31
1998 1999
------------ ------------
Capital lease payable to a leasing company due in monthly
installments of $5,096 until May 2003 with no stated interest
rate. The lease is guaranteed by a stockholder $ -- $ 195,215
Capital lease payable to a leasing company due in monthly
installments of $3,332 until December 2004 with no stated
interest rate. The lease is guaranteed by a stockholder -- 170,057
Loan payable to stockholders, unsecured, noninterest bearing, due
on demand 324,325 --
Other notes payable 39,698 22,242
------------ ------------
364,023 387,514
Less current portion 333,589 48,069
------------ ------------
$ 30,434 $ 339,445
============
Annual maturities of notes and capital leases through July 31 are as follows:
1999 $ 48,069
2000 82,320
2001 84,056
2002 88,102
2003 56,589
Thereafter 28,378
---------
$ 387,514
=========
The Company paid interest of approximately $19,000 for the seven month period
ended July 31, 1999 and approximately $6,000 for the year ended December 31,
1998.
Equipment leased under capital lease obligations is included in furniture and
equipment at July 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998. Amortization of the leased
equipment is included in depreciation expense.
The Company has a line of credit which permits borrowings up to $500,000 and
bears interest at the Bank's prime rate of interest 7.75% at July 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998. Collateral for the line consist of accounts receivable,
inventory and general intangibles. As of July 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
zero borrowings were outstanding under this line of credit.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Notes To Combined Financial Statements (continued)
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At December 31, 1998, the Company had a $50,000 note receivable from a company
owned by the principal stockholder. This note was non-interest bearing and
consisted of reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Companies on behalf of a
commonly controlled company. Such expense reimbursement aggregated $50,000 in
1998.
During the seven months ended July 31, 1999, the principal stockholder
contributed $324,325 of amounts due to the principal stockholder as additional
capital net of $50,000 the Company had as a receivable from a company owned by
the principal stockholder. These transactions are reflected in the accompanying
statement of stockholders' equity.
The former stockholders lease a building to the Company. A mortgage on the
building, aggregating approximately $1,500,000 and $1,559,000 at July 31, 1999
and December 31, 1999, respectively, is guaranteed by the Company.
Taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses related to the facility are paid by
the Company. Such expenses totaled approximately $75,000 and $60,000 for the
seven months ended July 31, 1999 and for the year ended December 31, 1999,
respectively. Rent expense on the facility aggregated $140,000 and $240,000 for
the seven month period ended July 31, 1999 and for the year ended December 31,
1999, respectively. Future minimum lease payments are $240,000 per year through
July 31, 2004.
7. COMMITMENTS
The Company executed two operating leases in 1998 for a telecommunication system
and a data processing system, which require monthly payments of approximately
$3,300 through December 2004 and $5,000 through June 2003, respectively. Rent
expense approximated $140,000 and $240,000 and for the seven months ended July
31, 1999 and for the year ended December 31, 1998, respectively.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On August 1, 1999, 100% of the outstanding stock of the Company was acquired by
Pet Quarters, Inc. ("Pet Quarters") for $4.6 million cash and 1,146,417 shares
of Pet Quarters, Inc. common stock, valued at $4.6 million on the date of the
acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction with
related goodwill recorded on the books of Pet Quarters, in the amount of
approximately $8.3 million. The cash paid was financed through a bridge loan
(the "Bridge Loan") by borrowing $4.6 from Sun Valley Trust (the "Trust"). This
loan was due in full on October 1, 1999 with interest accruing at a rate of
12.5%. Some of the investors in the Trust are also Pet Quarters employees. In
conjunction with the Bridge Loan transaction, Pet Quarters issued 153,334 shares
of Common Stock with an estimated market value of $651,670 as payment for
origination of the loan. This origination fee is being amortized over the term
of the loan. In addition, Pet Quarters issued 4,334 shares of Common Stock with
a market value of $18,420 for attorney fees associated with the bridge loan.
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Humboldt Industries, Inc. And Affiliate
Notes To Combined Financial Statements (continued)
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (CONTINUED)
On October 2, 1999 Pet Quarters went into default on the $4.6 million bridge
loan noted above. This bridge loan was extended on November 10, 1999 with key
changes from the original agreement. The interest rate was reduced from 12.5% to
10%. Interest in the amount of $204,723 was paid current. Penalties in the
amount of $230,000 were added to the principal balance (total principal
$4,830,000), $20,000 in interest payments are due monthly with the remainder to
accrued and be paid upon funding. On November 10, 1999, the Company issued an
additional 275,000 restricted shares to the trust at a value equal to the
average market value of $1.756, or $483,010. The terms of the extension required
a principal payment of $1,000,000 by February 10, 2000. This payment was made on
February 3, 2000 as required (unaudited). The remaining principal balance plus
accrued interest will be due in full on May 10, 2000.
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HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC.
Year ended December 31, 1997
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Independent Auditors' Report
Board of Directors
Humboldt Industries, Inc.
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Humboldt Industries, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and the related statements of operations and deficit and of
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 generally accepted auditing standards.
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 Humboldt Industries, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Kingston, Pennsylvania
February 18, 1998
KRONICK KALADA BERDY & CO., P.C.
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HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC.
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 92,788
Accounts receivable 141,961
Inventory 1,285,000
Due from commonly controlled companies 108,892
------------
Total current assets 1,628,641
------------
Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment:
Leasehold improvements 33,139
Furniture and equipment 982,988
------------
Total leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment 1,016,127
------------
Less accumulated depreciation 797,859
------------
218,268
------------
Deferred catalog costs, net 318,000
Other assets 3,059
------------
Total assets $ 2,167,968
============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portions of notes payable, bank $ 32,738
Accounts payable 1,544,188
Accrued payroll and related expenses 53,797
------------
Total current liabilities 1,630,723
Notes payable, bank, net of current portion 49,841
Loan payable shareholders, unsecured, non-interest
bearing, due after 1998 466,267
------------
Total liabilities 2,146,831
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $1 par; authorized 100,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 1,000 shares 1,000
Additional paid in capital 593,521
Deficit (573,384)
------------
21,137
------------
Total Liabilities $ 2,167,968
============
See notes to financial statements
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HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND DEFICIT
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Sales $ 12,237,912
Cost of sales 8,843,253
------------
Gross profit 3,394,659
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Catalog costs 1,347,872
Other 1,987,431
------------
3,335,303
Income from operations 59,356
------------
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net of interest income ($7,000, 1997) (426)
Other income 19,205
------------
18,779
Net income 78,135
Deficit, beginning (543,552)
Shareholders' distribution (107,967)
------------
Deficit, ending $ (573,384)
============
See notes to financial statements
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HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 78,135
Adjustments:
Depreciation 87,789
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (59,792)
Inventory (282,000)
Deferred catalog costs 211,500
Accounts payable 151,391
Accrued payroll and related expenses 9,263
------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 196,286
------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (32,873)
Due from commonly controlled companies (44,059)
------------
Net cash used in investing activities (76,932)
------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt 25,739
Repayments of long-term debt (42,161)
Distribution to shareholders (107,967)
------------
Net cash used in financing activities (124,389)
------------
Net decrease in cash (5,035)
Cash, beginning 97,823
------------
Cash, ending $ 92,788
============
Supplemental disclosure:
Cash paid during the year for interest expense $ 7,426
============
See notes to financial statements
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HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
1. Summary of significant accounting policies:
Description of business:
The Company, a Pennsylvania corporation, is engaged in the mail order sale
of training and grooming aids, health supplies and vaccines for dogs, cats
and other pets. The customer base is primarily located throughout the
continental United States.
Use of estimates:
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements.
Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the
reported revenues and expenses.
Revenue recognition:
Revenue is recognized at the time of shipment of merchandise. When returned
goods are received, sales are reduced and the related merchandise is
restocked to inventory.
Inventory:
Inventory consists of purchased finished products held for resale stated at
the lower of cost or market. The last-in, first-out (LIFO) method is used to
determine cost.
Advertising costs:
The Company incurs catalog costs in connection with the marketing of its
direct response products. Such expense is amortized in generally less than
one year using the ratio of current period revenues to the total of current
and estimated future period revenues for each catalog.
Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment and depreciation:
These assets are stated at cost. Depreciation is being provided by
accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Income taxes:
The Company elected to be treated as an S Corporation for federal and state
income tax reporting, whereby any income or loss will be included in the
individual shareholder's income tax return.
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HUMBOLDT INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
2. Cash:
At December 31, 1997 cash on deposit at a national bank exceeds the FDIC
insured limit by $154,000.
3. Inventories:
At December 31, 1997, inventory was valued at $1,285,000, using the LIFO
method (Note 1), which was less than the corresponding current replacement
value of approximately $1,966,000.
4. Due from commonly controlled companies:
These non-interest bearing amounts consist of working capital advances and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Company on behalf of the commonly
controlled companies. Such expense reimbursement aggregated $110,000 in
1997. Reimbursement amount due at December 31, 1997 was $25,000.
5. Line of credit:
The Company has a line of credit which permits borrowings up to $500,000 and
bears interest at the Bank's prime rate of interest (8.5% at December 31,
1997). Collateral for the line consist of accounts receivable, inventory and
general intangibles. As of December 31, 1997, the balance was zero.
6. Building lease:
The shareholders lease a building to the Company. A mortgage on the
building, aggregating $1,622,000 at December 31, 1997, is guaranteed by the
Company. The Company does not require collateral for this contingent
liability.
Taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses related to the facility are paid
by the Company. Such expenses totalled $52,000 in 1997. Rent expense on the
facility aggregated $240,000 in 1997. Future minimum lease payments are
$240,000 per year through June 2001.
7. Equipment commitments and rent expense:
The Company executed two operating leases for a telecommunication system and
a data processing system, which require monthly payments of approximately
$3,300 through December 2004 and $5,000 through June 2003, respectively.
Rent expense approximated $18,000 in 1997.
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Audited Financial Statements
WeRPets.com, Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
March 31, 2000 and the
period from July 2, 1999
(date of inception) through
March 31, 2000
with Report of Independent
Auditors
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WeRPets.com, Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Audited Financial Statements
March 31, 2000 and the period from
July 2, 1999 (date of inception) through March 31, 2000
CONTENTS
Report of Independent Auditors ............... F-61
Audited Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Position .............. F-62
Statement of Operations ...................... F-63
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)... F-64
Statement of Cash Flows ...................... F-65
Notes to Financial Statements ................ F-66
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Stockholders of
WeRPets.com, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of
WeRPets.com, Inc. ( a development stage enterprise) as of March 31, 2000, and
the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash
flows for the period from July 2, 1999 (date of inception) through March 31,
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. 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 WeRPets.com, Inc. (a
development stage enterprise) at March 31, 2000, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the period from July 2, 1999 (date of
inception) through March 31, 2000 in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States.
Ernst & Young LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
April 7, 2000
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WeRPets.com, Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Statement of Financial Position
March 31, 2000
ASSETS
Total assets ................................................... $ --
============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accrued professional fees ................................... $ 39,000
Accrued portal contract fees ................................ 6,932
Accrued other ............................................... 3,350
------------
Total current liabilities ...................................... 49,282
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock, $.01 par value; 10,000 shares authorized;
10,000 shares issued and outstanding ...................... 100
Additional paid-capital ..................................... 50,816
Deficit accumulated during development stage ................ (100,198)
------------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) ........................... (49,282)
------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) ........... $ --
============
See accompanying notes.
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WeRPets.com, Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Statement of Operations
Period from July 2, 1999 (date of inception) through March 31, 2000
Revenues $ --
General and administrative expenses 100,198
--------
Net loss $100,198
========
See accompanying notes.
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WeRPets.com, Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Period from July 2, 1999 (date of inception) through March 31, 2000
COMMON STOCK
---------------------- ADDITIONAL
NUMBER OF PAR PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
SHARES VALUE CAPITAL DEFICIT TOTAL
--------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Balance at date of inception
(July 2, 1999) -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock 9,000 90 -- -- 90
Contributed capital -- -- 50,816 -- 50,816
Issuance of common stock in
accordance with the AHN/FIT
Internet, LLC agreement described
in Note 3 1,000 10 -- -- 10
Net loss -- -- -- (100,198) (100,198)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at March 31, 2000 10,000 $ 100 $ 50,816 $(100,198) $ (49,282)
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
See accompanying notes.
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WeRPets.com, Inc.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Statement of Cash Flows
Period from July 2, 1999 (date of inception) through March 31, 2000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (100,198)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
Noncash capital contributions 50,916
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued professional fees 39,000
Accrued portal contract fees 6,932
Accrued other 3,350
------------
Net cash used in operating activities --
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by financing activities --
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities --
------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents --
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period --
------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ --
============
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Company expenses paid personally by shareholders $ 50,906
============
Common stock issued in accordance with the AHN/FIT Internet, LLC agreement $ 10
============
See accompanying notes.
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
REPORTING ENTITY
WeRPets.com, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated July 2, 1999 and is based in
Nashville, Tennessee. For financial reporting purposes, the Company is
considered to be a development stage enterprise because planned principal
operations have not commenced. The Company is a pioneering Internet company that
plans to be a leading destination website and portal community for pet owners
and pet professionals. The Company plans to offer a broad range of pet products
in addition to developing communities and providing information on pet
ownership, health, nutrition, education, and entertainment.
The Company is establishing relationships with pet professionals in order to
build trust with the consumer and drive traffic through this professional
endorsement. The Company plans to provide pet professionals with value-added
services and fulfill their value proposition by offering Internet access to
clinical reference materials, continuing education, communication services, and
web pages. The Company plans to be a leading provider of value-added services to
veterinarians and other related professionals.
The Company plans to build its customer base by providing superior customer
service, convenience, product value, and comprehensive information. The Company
envisions being a leading provider of online pet products and animal content,
leading the market in its migration to a virtual pet superstore and pet
information and community center. The Company plans to differentiate itself
through its close relationships with veterinary and other professionals, a
strong global presence with World Telehealth, leveraging the media contacts and
notoriety of veterinary relationships, and the Company's exclusive portal
position with Galaxy.com.
FISCAL YEAR
The Company's fiscal year ends on June 30 of each year.
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES
The Company uses the liability method of accounting for federal and state income
taxes as provided by SFAS No. 109. Under the liability method, the deferred tax
liability or asset is based on temporary differences between the financial
statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities, measured at tax rates
that will be in effect when the differences reverse.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.
Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
2. COMMON STOCK
At its inception the Company was authorized to issue up to ten shares of $.01
par value Common Stock, all 10 of which were issued at inception. On March 9,
2000, the Company's charter was amended to authorize issuance of up to ten
thousand shares of Common Stock. On April 7, 2000, the Board of Directors caused
the issuance of 8,990 shares of Common Stock to founders and certain other
persons whom the Board of Directors had intended to become shareholders at or
near the Company's inception in July, 1999. Consistent with the stated intent of
the Board of Directors, the financial statements reflect the 10,000 share
authorization and issuance of 8,990 shares. An additional 1,000 shares were
issued in connection with the agreement discussed in Note 3.
All shares of Common Stock are one and the same class and when issued, will have
equal rights of participation in dividends and assets of the Company and will be
non-assessable. Each outstanding share of Common Stock will be entitled to one
vote on such matters requiring the vote of the shareholders.
3. AHN/FIT INTERNET, LLC ("AHN/FIT") CONTRACT
On July 23, 1999, the Company entered into an exclusive sponsorship, licensing
and promotion agreement ("Agreement") with AHN/FIT. AHN/FIT owns and operates a
web portal site located at Galaxy.com (the "Portal"). The initial term of the
Agreement is for thirty-six months commencing on the Launch Date. The Launch
Date is defined as the date on which the WeRPets.com logo becomes publicly
available for viewing on the pet vertical community of the Portal. The Launch
Date occurred on March 10, 2000.
The Agreement provides the Company with three distinct benefits. First, the
Company has a worldwide, exclusive, non-transferable license to access,
download, and use selected AHN/FIT pet and veterinary related content in the
operations of the WeRPets.com web site with certain restrictions. Second,
AHN/FIT agreed to sponsor the hosting and operation of the pet vertical
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3. AHN/FIT INTERNET, LLC ("AHN/FIT") CONTRACT (CONTINUED)
community devoted to the subjects of pets and will locate the AHN/FIT content in
this vertical community, and the Company was granted the exclusive right to be
the sole pet-related sponsor and retailer within this pet vertical. In addition,
the Company has the exclusive right to sell advertising within the pet vertical,
and AHN/FIT will prominently feature WeRPets.com and its products throughout the
Portal and in the pet vertical community. Third, AHN/FIT will provide
promotions, web links and advertisements online at AHN/FIT's website and the
Portal.
The Company and AHN/FIT have mutually agreed to allow royalty-free,
non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the others' respective
trademarks, service marks, tradenames, logos, designs, graphics, audio and
related marks that may arise.
Under this Agreement the Company is required to pay AHN/FIT an annual fee of
$110,000 for the licensing of the AHN/FIT content, payable in quarterly
installments following the Launch Date. On the Launch Date, the Company was
required to issue 1,000 shares of Common Stock to AHN/FIT representing ten
percent of the equity ownership as of the Launch Date. In addition, the Company
must pay to AHN/FIT 6% in the first year of the Agreement and 4% in all
subsequent years of the Net Advertising Revenue resulting from the Company's
sales of advertising on the Company's website. Net Advertising Revenue is
defined as all monetary consideration actually received by the Company for all
advertisements sold by the Company less agency discounts and third party
adverting sales representative commissions.
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4. INCOME TAXES
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
FEDERAL STATE TOTAL
-------- -------- --------
Current $ -- $ -- $ --
Deferred -- -- --
-------- -------- --------
Total $ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======== ========
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions
of the deferred tax assets at March 31, 2000 are as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized start-up and organizational costs for tax purposes $ 37,456
------------
Total gross deferred tax assets 37,456
Less--valuation allowance (37,456)
------------
Net deferred tax assets $ --
============
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers
whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax
assets will not be realized. The Company has established a valuation allowance
of $34,743 as of March 31, 2000 for such deferred tax assets to the extent such
amounts are not considered likely to be utilized to offset existing deferred tax
liabilities reversing in the same period.
The income tax expense (benefit) differs from the amount computed by applying
the federal statutory rate to income before income taxes for the year ended
March 31, 2000 as follows:
Tax at U.S. statutory rates $ (34,067) 34%
State income taxes, net of (4,007) 4
federal
Change in valuation allowance 37,456 (37)
Other 618 (1)
---------- ----------
$ -- --%
========== ==========
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5. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
On March 19, 2000, the Company received a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
from World Telehealth indicating its intent to enter into a strategic
partnership with the Company. The MOU gives the Company a preferred supplier
agreement whereby the Company will have the first right of refusal for one year
on any opportunity deemed within the final scope of a signed agreement. The
Company would be expected to provide e-commerce products and educational
information services for animal and pet healthcare. The Company would be
required to compensate World Telehealth with up to a 20% commission, depending
on product margin structure, on all sales of animal health and pet products that
would be identified as a result of the strategic partnership's marketing
efforts, principally within the G-77 community. As of the date of these
financial statements, a definitive agreement has not been signed. The
transaction is expected to close on or around April 30, 2000.
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 7, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to sell all of the
Company's outstanding Common Stock to Pet Quarters, Inc. in exchange for 703,316
shares of Pet Quarters common stock, valued at $3.50 per share, and Pet
Quarters, Inc., assumption of all outstanding liabilities at March 31, 2000 and
$20,000 in legal fees, which are contingent on the transaction closing. The
transaction is expected to close in April 2000.
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ALLPETS.COM, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION)
TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Independent Auditors' Report F-72
Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet F-73
Statement of Operations F-74
Statement of Stockholders' Equity F-75
Statement of Cash Flows F-76
Notes to Financial Statements F-77
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
allpets.com, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of allpets.com, Inc., as of
December 31, 1999, and the related statements of operations, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for the period from January 4, 1999 (inception) to
December 31, 1999. 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 generally accepted auditing standards.
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 allpets.com, Inc. as of
December 31, 1999 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period from January 4, 1999 (inception) to December 31, 1999 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
Clumeck, Stern, Phillips & Schenkelberg
CLUMECK, STERN, PHILLIPS & SCHENKELBERG
Certified Public Accountants
Encino, California
May 1, 2000
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ALLPETS.COM, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1999
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 724,484
Inventories 13,917
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,368
-----------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 745,769
FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,916 49,046
CAPITALIZED WEBSITE COST, net of accumulated
amortization of $22,902 389,326
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $9,900 39,600
-----------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,223,741
===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 353,354
Accrued expenses 24,039
Notes payable to stockholders 228,000
Income taxes payable 800
-----------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 606,193
-----------
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Series A convertible preferred stock,
$.001 par value: authorized shares - 1,500,000;
issued and outstanding shares - 1,387,560 (aggregate
liquidation preference $1,450,000) 1,388
Common stock, $.001 par value: authorized shares -
10,000,000; issued shares - 3,660,290 3,660
Additional paid-in capital 1,525,478
Accumulated deficit (881,854)
Stock subscription receivable (31,026)
Detachable stock warrants 2
Treasury stock, 1,001,320 shares, at cost (100)
-----------
Total Stockholders' Equity 617,548
-----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,223,741
===========
(See Notes to Financial Statements)
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ALLPETS.COM, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
SALES, net of allowances and discounts $ 15,314
COST OF SALES 6,223
-----------
GROSS MARGIN 9,091
-----------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Marketing and sales 284,931
General and administrative 632,404
-----------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 917,335
-----------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (908,244)
INTEREST INCOME 27,190
-----------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (881,054)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 800
-----------
NET LOSS $ (881,854)
===========
(See Notes to Financial Statements)
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ALLPETS.COM, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
SERIES A CONVERTIBLE
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK
-------------------------- -------------------------- ADDITIONAL STOCK
# OF # OF PAID-IN ACCUMULATED SUBSCRIPTION
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT RECEIVABLE
------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Initial issuance of
shares to founders
in exchange for
intangible assets -- -- 225,000 $ 225 $ 49,275 -- --
Issuance of Series A
convertible preferred
stock 1,387,560 $ 1,388 -- -- 1,448,612 -- --
Issuance of restricted
shares to consultant
for services -- -- 11,842 12 2,593 -- $ (2,605)
Issuance of restricted
stock to officers -- -- 129,187 129 28,292 -- $ (28,421)
Ten-for-one stock
split -- -- 3,294,261 3,294 (3,294) -- --
Purchase of treasury
stock -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of detachable
Stock warrants
Net loss for the period
January 4, 1999 (inception)
to December 31, 1999 -- -- -- -- -- $ (881,854) --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1,387,560 $ 1,388 3,660,290 $ 3,660 $ 1,525,478 $ (881,854) $ (31,026)
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
TREASURY STOCK
DETACHABLE --------------------------
STOCK # OF
WARRANTS SHARES AMOUNT TOTAL
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Initial issuance of
shares to founders
in exchange for
intangible assets -- -- $ 49,500
Issuance of Series A
convertible preferred
stock -- -- 1,450,000
Issuance of restricted
shares to consultant
for services -- -- --
Issuance of restricted
stock to officers -- -- --
Ten-for-one stock
split -- -- --
Purchase of treasury
stock (1,001,320) $ (100) (100)
Issuance of detachable
Stock warrants 2 2
Net loss for the period
January 4, 1999 (inception)
to December 31, 1999 -- -- -- (881,854)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 2 (1,001,320) $ (100) $ 617,548
=========== =========== =========== ===========
(See Notes to Financial Statements)
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ALLPETS.COM, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (881,854)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation & amortization 37,718
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories (13,917)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (7,368)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses
and other payables 377,195
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (488,226)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets (53,962)
Purchase of website (412,228)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (466,190)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase of common stock (100)
Net proceeds from issuances of
Series A preferred stock 1,450,000
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 229,000
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,678,900
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 724,484
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of period --
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS - End of period $ 724,484
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued for notes receivable $ 31,026
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Common stock issued for intangible assets $ 49,500
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
Cash paid for -
Interest $ --
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Income taxes $ --
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(See Notes to Financial Statements)
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
allpets.com, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Delaware
on January 4, 1999. The Company is engaged in the sale over the Internet of
pet products, services, and information primarily in the United States.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues on product sales, net of discounts, coupons and allowances, are
recognized upon shipment of the related goods. Outbound shipping and
handling fees are included in net sales upon shipment. The Company provides
for an estimated allowance for sales returns in the period of sale.
Capitalization of Website Development Cost
The Company has elected to capitalize website development cost under SOP
98-1 issued by the Accounting Standards Executive Committee. Under the SOP,
qualifying computer software costs are required to be capitalized and
amortized over the software's estimated useful life. The Company has elected
to use a 36 month estimated life, and as of December 31, 1999 had amortized
approximately $22,900.
Marketing Agreements
The Company enters into various advertising, marketing and co-marketing
agreements which provide for certain advertising, reciprocal advertising,
promotional and customer acquisition activities for terms generally not in
excess of twelve months. See Note 7 for discussion of long-term joint
marketing agreement.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company's
cash equivalents consist mainly of money market funds.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out
method) or market. Inventory at December 31, 1999 consists of pet supplies
purchased for retail sales.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation
is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives
of the related assets, which range from five to seven years.
Fulfillment Expenses
The Company includes fulfillment expenses in marketing and sales in the
accompanying statement of operations.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, consisting primarily of copyrights, trademarks and
customer lists acquired, are recorded at cost. Amortization is provided
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
related intangible assets of five years. The amortization expense for the
year ended December 31, 1999 is $9,900.
Sale of Stock
The Company has sold common and preferred stock in offerings that were
exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company accounts for any impairment of its long-lived assets using
"SFAS" No. 121. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not
be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by comparison of the
carrying amount of the asset to net future cash flows expected to be
generated from the asset. No impairment has been recognized in the
accompanying financial statements.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company is subject to concentrations of credit risk from its cash
investments. The Company's credit risk is managed through monitoring the
stability of the financial institutions utilized. The Company may maintain
deposits in excess of federally insured limits. The Company has not
experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to
any credit risk on cash or cash equivalents.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term debt and accounts
payable approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature of such
instruments. The fair value of the stockholders' notes receivable cannot be
determined as no market exists for such instruments.
Stock-Based Compensation
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation," encourages but does not require companies to
record compensation costs for stock-based employee compensation at fair
value. The Company has chosen to account for stock-based compensation
granted to employees using the intrinsic value method prescribed in
Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation
costs for stock options granted to employees is measured as the excess, if
any, of the fair value of the Company's stock at the date of the grant over
the amount that must be paid to acquire the stock. Stock-based compensation
issued to non-employees is measured and recorded using the fair value method
prescribed in SFAS No. 123. SFAS No. 123 requires companies that continue to
follow APB No. 25 to provide a pro forma disclosure of the impact of
applying the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 (see Note 7).
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under the
liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based
on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and
liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will
be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered. Valuation
allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to
the amounts expected to be realized.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Advertising
expenses of approximately $142,000 were incurred for the year ended December
31, 1999.
Comprehensive Income
The Company adopted SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, which
requires that all items that are recognized under accounting standards as
components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that
is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. There
were no items of other comprehensive income in 1999.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 2 - FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets at December 31, 1999 consist of the following:
Computer equipment $ 37,654
Office equipment 16,308
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53,962
Less accumulated depreciation 4,916
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$ 49,046
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NOTE 3 - NOTES PAYABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Notes payable to stockholders at December 31, 1999 consist of unsecured
notes. The notes bear interest at 9% per year and mature in December 2000.
If the Company enters into an equity offering prior to the maturity date of
the notes, the stockholder has the option of converting the outstanding
principal and interest into common stock according to the terms and
conditions of the offering. The holders of the notes purchased warrants for
one dollar each entitling them to purchase Series A preferred stock at
$1.045 per share not to exceed 50% of the original notes payable. The
warrants are exercisable through December 17, 2004, and must be exercised in
the event of a public offering of at least $50,000,000.
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAXES
As a result of the net operating losses, the provision for income taxes
consists solely of minimum state taxes.
The components of the deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance at
December 31, 1999, are as follows:
Fed CA
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Tax benefit of net operating loss
carryforwards $ 299,169 $ 77,784
Valuation allowance (299,169) (77,784)
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Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of realizing the benefits of
its favorable tax attributes in future tax returns, the Company has placed a
valuation allowance against its otherwise recognizable deferred tax assets.
The Company has net operating losses for both federal and state tax purposes
of approximately $880,000 expiring in the years 2019 for federal and 2007
for state. The net operating losses can be carried forward to offset future
taxable income. Utilization of the above carryforwards may be subject to
utilization limitations, which may inhibit the Company's ability to use
carryforwards in the future.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS
Leases
The Company leases its office and warehouse facilities under noncancellable
operating leases, which call for fixed rental payments through July, 2000
and November, 2000, respectively. For the period ended December 31, 1999,
total rent expense incurred related to these leases amounted to $26,941.
At December 31, 1999, future lease commitments under these agreements were
as follows:
2000 $ 45,904
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Employment Agreements
The Company has employment contracts with executive officers which will
expire in March 2002. The agreements provide for minimum salary levels plus
annual bonuses at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. The
aggregate commitment for future salaries at December 31, 1999 is
approximately $581,000.
NOTE 6 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Convertible Preferred Stock
In April 1999, the Company issued 956,940 shares of Series A preferred stock
in a private placement offering in exchange for cash proceeds of $1,000,000.
In connection with the issuance of the Series A preferred stock, the
Articles of Incorporation were amended to increase the total authorized
number of common shares from the original 1,000,000 to 10,000,000, and to
authorize the increase of Series A of preferred stock to 1,500,000 shares.
In June 1999, the Company issued 430,620 shares of Series A preferred stock
in a private placement offering in exchange for cash proceeds of $450,000.
Each share of the Company's Series A preferred stock is convertible into one
share of common stock at the option of the holder, subject to certain
antidilution adjustments, in accordance with the conversion formula provided
in the Company's Articles (currently on a 1:1 ratio). Outstanding preferred
shares convert into common stock at the option of the holder and upon the
closing of an initial public offering of the Company's common stock in which
the aggregate public offering price equals or exceeds $6,000,000. Holders of
each share of preferred stock are entitled to the number of votes per share
that would be equivalent to the number of shares of common stock into which
a share of preferred stock is convertible and are entitled to dividends in
preference to common stock, if and when declared by the Board of Directors.
The Company also granted the preferred stockholders certain registration
rights and agreed not to carry out certain actions without prior approval of
the holders of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding preferred shares,
voting together as a single class.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 6 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
either voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series A preferred stock
are entitled to receive preference to the common stock holders to any
distribution of any assets of the Company in an initial amount per share
equal to $1.045 per share plus all declared but unpaid dividends. After the
initial distribution of assets, the holders of the Series A preferred stock
are entitled to participate with the holders of the common stock on a pro
rata basis until the holders of the Series A preferred stock have received
an aggregate of $5.22 (as adjusted for any stock splits, stock dividends,
recapitalizations, or the like).
Common Stock
On January 4, 1999, the Company issued 225,000 shares to the founders of the
Company in exchange for certain intangible assets including copyrights,
trademarks, the domain name www.allpets.com and customer lists. Intangible
assets totalling $49,500 were recorded based on management's estimate of the
fair value of the stock issued.
On April 1, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement whereby the Company
had an option to repurchase upon the occurrence of $1,000,000 of equity
financing, 1,001,320 shares of common stock held by an officer of the
Company. The Company exercised this option on April 23, 1999 at a cost of
$100. The repurchased shares are reserved for the 1999 Equity Participation
Plan (see Note 7).
On April 21, 1999, the Board of Directors declared a ten-for-one forward
stock split to holders of record on April 23, 1999. The effect of the stock
split has been retroactively applied.
Stockholders' Notes Receivable
In March 1999, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of 129,187
shares of common stock to key officers and 11,842 shares to an outside
consultant in exchange for notes receivable in the amount of $31,026. The
notes receivable have been recorded as a reduction of stockholders' equity
in the balance sheet at December 31, 1999. The notes bear interest at 5.0%
and are due with all accrued interest in March 2004 or upon transfer of any
of the purchased shares.
NOTE 7 - STOCK OPTIONS
In March 1999, the Board of Directors adopted the 1999 Equity Participation
Plan (the "Plan"). Under the terms of the Plan, the Board of Directors may
grant incentive and nonqualified stock options to employees, officers,
directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company. In connection with the
introduction of the Plan, 64,593 shares of common stock were reserved for
future issuance. During 1999, the Company increased the number of shares
reserved for issuance under such plan to 1,645,580 shares.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 7 - STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
The exercise price of the nonqualified stock options must be at least 85% of
the fair market value at the date of grant (110% in the case of a holder of
more than 10% of the Company's voting stock) and, in the case of incentive
stock options, at least 100% of the fair market value at the date of grant
(110% in the case of a holder of more than 10% of the Company's voting
stock.) Options generally vest over a four-year period and expire ten years
from the date of grant. Options granted to officers, directors or
consultants may become fully exercisable, subject to reasonable conditions
such as continued employment, at any time or during any period established
by the Company.
The plan also permits the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs) to
holders of options. Such rights permit the optionee to surrender an
exercisable option, in whole or in part, on any date that the fair market
value of the Company's common stock exceeds the option price for the stock
and receive payment in cash, or, if the Board of Directors approves, in
common stock or any combination of cash and common stock. Such payment would
be equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares under the
surrendered option over the option price for such shares. No SARs have been
granted or issued through December 31, 1999.
In October 1999, the Company entered into a joint marketing agreement under
which they receive joint advertising and marketing benefits through October
2002. In connection with this agreement, the Company granted 220,000 options
to the co-marketer. The options have an exercise price of $1.045 and expire
in October 2003. Marketing expense in the amount of $4,583 was recorded
during the period ended December 31, 1999 based on management's estimate of
the fair value of the stock options granted.
The following summarizes the Company's stock option activity:
NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE EXERCISE DATE
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Options outstanding at
January 4, 1999 --
Options granted 733,720 $ .10 Through April 2004
Options granted 220,000 $ 1.045 Through October 2003
Options exercised --
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Options outstanding at
December 31, 1999 953,720
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Weighted-average fair value of
options granted during the period $ .32
Pro forma information regarding results of operations is required by SFAS
123, which also requires that the information be determined as if the
Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value
method of SFAS 123. The fair value for these options was estimated at the
date of grant using the minimum value method with the following weighted
average assumptions: a risk-free interest rate of 6.0% for the year ended
December 31, 1999, no dividend yield or volatility factors with respect to
the expected market price of the Company's common stock, and a weighted
average expected life of the options of five years.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 4, 1999 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
NOTE 7 - STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plans been
determined using the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the plan
calculated using the minimal value method of SFAS 123, the Company's net
loss would have been increased to $ 892,379 as of December 31, 1999.
NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A corporation owned by a stockholder rendered marketing and public relation
services to the Company in the amount of $30,180 for the period ended
December 31, 1999.
The Company leased office space on a month-to-month basis from April, 1999
through July, 1999 from a stockholder. Rent paid to the stockholder amounted
to $2,000 for the period ended December 31, 1999.
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PART II
ALL CAPITALIZED TERMS USED AND NOT DEFINED IN PART
II OF THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL HAVE THE
MEANINGS ASSIGNED TO THEM
IN THE PROSPECTUS WHICH FORMS A PART OF THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following table sets forth the expenses in connection with the offering
described in this Registration Statement, exclusive of those expenses to be
borne by AMRO International, S.A.. All of such amounts (except the SEC
Registration Fee) are estimated.
SEC Registration Fee $ 87.88
Accounting Fees and Expenses 14,000.00
Legal Fees and Expenses 10,000.00
Printing and Engraving Costs 3,500.00
Miscellaneous 500.00
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Total $28,087.88
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ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Article IX of our Articles of Incorporation provides that, under specified
circumstances, PetQuarters shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees,
or agents against expenses (including attorney's fees), judgments, fines, and
amounts paid in settlements actually and reasonably incurred by them in
connection with any action, suit, or proceeding brought by third parties by
reason of the fact that they were or are directors, officers, employees, or
agents if they acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to
be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect
to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reason to believe their conduct was
unlawful. In a derivative action (i.e., one by or in the right of the
corporation), indemnification may be made only for expenses actually and
reasonably incurred by directors, officers, employees or agents in connection
with the defense or settlement of an action or suit, and only with respect to a
matter as to which they shall have acted in good faith and in a manner they
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made if such person shall
have been adjudged liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that
the court in which the action or suit was brought shall determine upon
application that the defendant directors, officers, employees, or agents are
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses despite such
adjudication of liability.
Article VII of our Articles of Incorporation provides that the Company's
directors will not be personally liable to PetQuarters or its stockholders for
monetary damages resulting from breaches of their fiduciary duty as directors
except (a) for any breach of the duty of loyalty to PetQuarters or our
stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) under Arkansas Code
Annotated Section 4-27-833, which makes directors liable for unlawful dividends
or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions, (d) for transactions from which
directors derive improper personal benefit, or (e) for liability to any third
party other than PetQuarters or its stockholders based upon an act, omission,
transaction, or breach of duty.
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Our directors and officers are also covered by insurance policies
indemnifying them against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under
the federal securities laws, which might be incurred by them in such capacity.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
The following information relates to securities of the Company issued or
sold within the past three years which were not registered under the Securities
Act:
1. The Company was founded by Matthew Hoff and Michael Parnell in May of 1997.
Mr. Hoff contributed $4,100 for 4,100,000 shares of the Company's $.001 par
value common stock. Mr. Parnell contributed $2,000 for 2,000,000 shares of
common stock.
2. During June and July of 1997, the Company conducted a private offering of
securities pursuant to Rule 504 of Regulation D. In the course of this
offering, the Company raised $105,000 in proceeds from the sale of
1,050,000 shares of common stock at $.10 per share. The offering was made
to twenty-one persons, including public investors not affiliated with the
Company. The Company offered its securities through its officers and
directors on a best efforts basis. Consequently, there were no underwriting
discounts or commissions.
3. In August of 1997, the Company conducted a second private offering of
securities pursuant to Rule 504 of Regulation D. In this offering, common
stock was sold at $.50 per share to fifty-two persons, many of whom were
current shareholders, raising an additional $828,433. This offering was
extended to persons who were affiliates with the Company or some private
investors. The Company offered its securities through its officers and
directors on a best efforts basis. Consequently, there were no underwriting
discounts or commissions.
4. In November of 1997, the Company issued 1,777,500 shares of its common
stock to acquire land and a building from Ammonia Hold, Inc ("Ammonia
Hold"). The stock had a fair market value of $888,750 and Ammonia Hold has
a substantial ownership interest in PetQuarters.
5. During the fiscal year ended on June 30, 1999, the Company issued 180,000
shares of its common stock to employee. These shares were issued to retain
the service of top management personnel. On September 9, 1999, the Company
issued 95,000 shares of common stock to Humboldt Industries employees to
retain them in management. An additional 1,146,417 shares were issued to
acquire Humboldt Industries and 153,334 were issued as part of the
financing for the Humboldt Industries acquisition. A total of 60,195 shares
were issued to three (3) vendors of the Company in order to secure their
service during fiscal year 1999. Each of the above transactions were
private transactions which did not involve a public offering. The
transactions were exempted pursuant to Section 4(2) and other provisions of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
6. In October and December 1999, the Company issued 42,601 and 136,363 shares
of common stock, respectively, to accredited investors for total
consideration of $256,501. The shares were issued pursuant to exemptions
from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The
proceeds from these sales were used for working capital purposes.
7. In November 1999, the Company issued 275,000 shares of its common stock to
the Sun Valley Trust in consideration for an extension of the maturity date
of the Bridge Loan. The value of
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these shares on the date of issuance was approximately $483,001. The shares
were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2)
of the Securities Act of 1933.
8. In January 2000, the Company issued 204,723 shares of common stock to each
of Michael Parnell and the Matthew J. Hoff Trust pursuant to conversion of
convertible notes. Each convertible note had a principal balance on the
date of conversion of $102,361.50. These shares were issued pursuant to an
exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of
1933.
9. The Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of
Wellstone Acquisition Corporation ("Wellstone") as of March 6, 2000, in
exchange for $225,000 in cash and 130,208 shares of the Company's $0.001
par value common stock. Wellstone was a wholly-owned subsidiary of TPG
Capital Corporation ("TPG"). The acquisition from TPG was a private
transaction pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
10. Between January 26 and March 1, 2000, the Company raised an additional
$1,471,102 through sales of its common stock pursuant to a private
placement. The Company sold 700,525 shares of its $0.001 par value common
stock to eighteen accredited investors at a price of $2.10 per share. These
transactions were exempt pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of
1933. These shares were sold at $2.10 per share. Approximately One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) of the funds raised pursuant to this offering were
utilized to make the February 3, 2000, principal payment on the Bridge
Loan. The remainder of the proceeds were used to pay general operating
expenses, web site development expenses and trade creditors of the Company.
11. On February 23, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with AMRO
International ("AMRO") and Markham Holdings Limited ("Markham") whereby
AMRO purchased 380,952 shares and Markham purchased 95,238 shares of common
stock of the Company for $2.10 per share. AMRO also agreed to purchase an
additional 238,095 shares of common stock of the Company for $2.10 per
share as soon as the registration statement is declared effective by the
SEC. Pursuant to this agreement, AMRO and Markham also received,
collectively, warrants to purchase an additional 150,000 shares of common
stock of the Company for $4.6575 per share.
12. Upon effectiveness of the registration statement, AMRO and Markham can
reprice their shares if the price of the Company's common stock is less
than $2.10 per share. This repricing would result in a maximum of 714,286
additional shares being issued if the price of the Company's stock were
$1.05 per share or lower on the effective date of the registration
statement. For example, if the price of the Company's stock on the date the
registration statement is declared effective is $1.50 (i.e., $0.60 or less
than the $2.10 paid for the stock) , the repricing formula would divide
that number $.60 by 1.05 (a constant in the formula) to yield .57. This
number is then multiplied by the total number of shares originally
purchased (.57 x 714,286) to yield 407,143. AMRO and Markham would then be
entitled to receive a total of 407,143 additional shares of common stock.
In short, the formula works to give both AMRO and Markham the number of
shares that would be purchased on the effective date of the Form
registration statement that each could have purchased on that date had
their investment of occurred on the effective date of the registration
statement.
13. On March 15, 2000, PetQuarters entered into an equity line of credit
agreement with Splendid Rock Holdings, Ltd., a corporation organized under
the laws of the British Virgins Islands. Pursuant to this line of credit
agreement and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions,
PetQuarters may sell and issue, from time to time, up to an aggregate of
$25,000,000 of its common stock. Splendid Rock is an accredited investor
and received warrants for participating in
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the transaction. The transaction was exempt from the registration
provisions of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) of that Act.
14. On April 27, 2000, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
shares of WeRPets for $38,394 cash and 703,316 shares of our common stock.
The stock was issued to ten accredited investors who owned all of the
issued and outstanding shares of WeRPets. The cash payment must be made
within ninety days of April 27, 2000. The stock was issued pursuant to the
private placement exemption from registration in Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933.
15. Effective May 1, 2000, we acquired all of the outstanding equity securities
of Chartendure, Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the United
Kingdom, in exchange for 400,000 shares of PetQuarters common stock. The
transaction was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933.
16. On May 8, 2000, the Company sold 34,642 shares of its Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock to a total of thirty-two accredited investors. The
preferred stock was sold at a price of one hundred dollars ($100) per
share. Each share is convertible, into 100/1.3816 or 72.38 shares of common
stock. The common stock conversion ratio (i.e., the 1.3816 denominator)
reflects a 10-day average price of the Company's stock ending three days
prior to closing. That average was multiplied by 75% to yield the 1.3816
conversion price. The shares were sold pursuant to an exemption from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Keane
Securities Co., Inc., on a best-efforts basis, acted as a broker in this
transaction and received a warrant to purchase 3,464 preferred shares,
exercisable at $120 per share, and a commission of $316,626.
17. On May 30, 2000, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
shares of AllPets.com from the eleven accredited investors who owned the
stock of AllPets. The purchase price was 3,652,785 shares of common stock.
An additional 594,732 shares will be issued if the closing bid on the
Company's common stock is at least $6.71875 per share for ten (10)
consecutive trading days prior to one year after the effective date of the
registration statement. An additional 594,747 shares will be issued upon
obtaining a listing on the Nasdaq Small Cap or Nasdaq National Market. This
exchange was made pursuant to the private placement exemption found in
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Each of these transactions was completed without registration of the
respective securities under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemptions
provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder on the basis that such transactions did not involve a
public offering. The purchasers were sophisticated with access to the kind of
information registration would provide and such purchasers acquired such
securities without a view toward the distribution thereof.
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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The exhibits are listed on the Index to Exhibits following the
signature page.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made,
a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most
recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually
or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in
volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered)
and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of
prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)
if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price
represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
Fee" table in the effective registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration
statement or any material change to such information in the
registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be
a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona
fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered that remain unsold at the termination of
the offering.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PET QUARTERS, INC.
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ STEVE DEMPSEY
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Steve Dempsey
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as
amended, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following
persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Each person whose
signature to this Registration Statement appears below hereby constitutes and
appoints Steve Dempsey and Gregg Rollins, and each of them, as his true and
lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, to sign on
his or her behalf individually and in the capacity stated below and to perform
any acts necessary to be done in order to file all amendments and post-effective
amendments to this Registration Statement, and any and all instruments or
documents filed as part of or in connection with this Registration Statement or
the amendments thereto and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and
confirm all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitutes, shall do
or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ STEVE DEMPSEY
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Steve Dempsey
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ GREGG ROLLINS
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Gregg Rollins
Chief Financial Officer
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ NILOO HOWE
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Niloo Howe
President
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ ROBERT M. BROWN III
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Robert M. Brown III
Director
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ FRANK CREER
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Frank Creer
Director
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ J. TOD FETHERLING
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J. Tod Fetherling
Director
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ DINO MOSHOVA
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Dino Moshova
Director
May 22, 2001 By: /s/ JERRY W. SHELTON
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Jerry W. Shelton
Director
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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2.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Stock, dated as of August 5,
1999, by and among Pet Quarters, Inc., Humboldt Industries,
Inc., and the other parties named therein.(1)
2.2 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Stock, dated as of July 2,
1999, by and among Pet Quarters, Inc., Chartendure Limited,
and the other parties named therein.(1)
2.3 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Stock, dated as of April 14,
2000, by and among Pet Quarters, Inc., Chartendure Limited,
and the other parties named therein.(4)
2.4 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of March 6,
2000, by and among Pet Quarters, Inc., and Wellstone
Acquisition Corporation(2)
2.5 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Stock, dated as of April
14, 2000, by and among Pet Quarters, Inc., and the shareholders
named therein.(3)
2.6 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 30, 2000, by
and among Pet Quarters, Inc., and Allpets.com, Inc.(4)
3.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of Pet Quarters,
Inc.(1)
3.2 Articles of Amendment of Pet Quarters, Inc., dated May 8,
2000, designating the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.(4)
3.3 Bylaws of Pet Quarters, Inc.(1)
5.1 Opinion of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
10.1 Warrant Agreement between B-III Capital, LLC and Pet
Quarters, Inc., dated as of September 24, 1999.(5)
10.2 Convertible Debenture Extension.(5)
10.3 Agreement of Lease, dated as of August 5, 1999, by and among
Jack and Helene Rosezweig and Humboldt Industries
Incorporated.(4)
10.4 Option Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1999, by and among
Jack and Helene Rosenzweig and Humboldt Industries
Incorporated(4)
10.5 Services Agreement between B-III Capital, LLC and Pet
Quarters, Inc., dated as of September 24, 1999.(4)
10.6 First Amendment to Services Agreement between B-III Capital,
LLC and Pet Quarters, Inc., dated as of October 25, 1999.(4)
10.7 Letter Agreement between Pet Quarters, Inc., and Ladenburg
Thalmann & Co., Inc., dated February 7, 2000.(4)
10.8 Letter Agreement between Pet Quarters, Inc., and Ladenburg
Thalmann & Co., Inc., dated February 7, 2000.(4)
10.9 Private Equity Line of Credit Agreement, between Splendid
Rock Holdings, Ltd. and Pet Quarters, Inc., dated as of March
15, 2000, as amended.(4)
10.10 Loan Agreement, dated May 2, 2000, between Pet Quarters,
Inc. and AMRO International, S.A., as amended.(4)
10.11 Sponsorship, Licensing, and Promotion Agreement, dated as of
July 23, 1999, by and between WeRPets.com, Inc. and AHN/FIT
Internet, LLC.(4)
10.12 Amendment No. 1 to Sponsorship, Licensing, and Promotion
Agreement, dated as of March __, 2000, by and between
WeRPets.com, Inc. and AHN/FIT Internet, LLC.(4)
10.13 Employment Agreement with Steven B. Dempsey.(4)
10.14 Employment Agreement with Gregg Rollins.(4)
10.15 Employment Agreement with Niloo Howe.(4)
10.16 Employment Agreement with Melanie Rosenzweig.(4)
10.17 Employment Agreement with Mike Kelly.(4)
10.18 Employment Agreement with Judith Patterson.(4)
10.19 Professional Services Agreement, dated June 6, 2000, between
Pet Quarters, Inc., and Dino Moshova.(4)
10.20 Professional Services Agreement, dated May 1, 2000, between
Pet Quarters, Inc. and Patric Judge.(4)
21.1 List of Subsidiaries.(4)
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23.2 Consent of Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm.
23.3 Consent of Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., P.C.
23.4 Consent of Clumeck, Stern, Phillips & Schenkelberg.
23.5 Consent of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP. (included in
Exhibit 5.1)
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(1) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Form 10SB-12g, filed on
December 10, 1999.
(2) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Form 8-K, filed on
March 7, 2000.
(3) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Form 8-K, filed on
May 12, 2000.
(4) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Form S-1, filed on June 8,
2000.
(5) Incorporated by reference from the registrant's Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-1, filed on January 24, 2001.