================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------ FORM 10-K/A (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 1998 or ----------------- [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . ----------- ----------- Commission file number 0-16611 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. ------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 04-2958132 -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. employer identification no.) of incorporation of organization) 1075 FIRST AVENUE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 -------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (610) 265-3229 -------------- (Telephone number, including area code) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT: None SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered - -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Common Stock, par value $.01 per share Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [_] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [_] The aggregate market value of the registrant's voting stock held by non- affiliates of the registrant as of the close of business on March 15, 1999, was approximately $49,758,283.(1) There were 12,039,753 shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on March 15, 1999. ----------------------------- DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Specific sections incorporated are identified under applicable items herein) Certain exhibits from the registrant's prior filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933 are incorporated by reference as Exhibits in Part IV of this Annual Report. - --------------- (1) This equals the number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock, reduced by treasury shares held by the registrant and the number of shares that may be deemed beneficially owned by the registrant's officers, directors and shareholders owning in excess of 10% of the registrant's Common Stock, multiplied by the last reported sale price for the registrant's Common Stock on March 15, 1999. This information is provided solely for record keeping purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be construed as an admission that any officer, director or 10% shareholder in the registrant is an affiliate of the registrant or is the beneficial owner of any such shares. Any such inference is hereby disclaimed. ================================================================================ GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 The undersigned Registrant ("Global" or the "Company") hereby amends the following portions of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, as set forth below: ITEM 4.1: CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The executive officers of the Company, who are not also directors of the Company, are as follows: NAME AGE/(1)/ POSITION - ------------------------------- ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Arthur I. Carver 48 Executive Vice President of Operations Michael R. Conn 28 Senior Vice President of Strategic Development Guy Grubel 44 Vice President/General Manager of Yukon Melvin E. Lewis 51 Vice President/General Manager of International Sales David Newcombe 35 Vice President of Sales James J. Salter 35 Chief Executive Officer - Off-Price and Action Sports Division Mary Taylor 40 President - RYKA Steven A. Wolf 40 Chief Financial Officer /(1)/ As of April 27, 1999. Arthur I. Carver joined the Company as Executive Vice President of Operations in January 1999. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Mr. Carver worked at Reebok International, Ltd. where he served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sourcing and Logistics for approximately four years. Prior to that, Mr. Carver served as the Vice President, Operations Development, Worldwide and Vice President, North American Operations as well as other positions, for a total of nine years with Reebok. Mr. Carver received a degree in Industrial Management from Clarkson University. Michael R. Conn joined the Company in February 1999 as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development. Mr. Conn is responsible for developing growth opportunities for the Company and overseeing its investor relations and corporate communications. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Mr. Conn served as a Vice President of Research at Gruntal & Co. L.L.C., an investment bank, where he was employed since 1993. Mr. Conn received a degree in Finance from Boston University. Guy A. Grubel joined the Company in September 1997 and currently serves as Vice President/General Manager of Yukon. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Mr. Grubel worked as a Sales and Marketing Consultant for venture capital firms and private businesses from August 1995 until September 1997 and he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Head footwear and apparel division of HTM from 1990 to August 1995. Mr. Grubel attended the University of Michigan and Kutztown University. Melvin E. Lewis joined the Company in June 1998 as Vice President/General Manager of the International division of the Branded Division. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lewis served as Vice President, International of Jack Schwartz Shoes, Inc. from May 1990 until June 1998 where his duties included overseeing the international operations of the British Knights brand of athletic footwear. Mr. Lewis received a degree in Marketing Management and a degree in Counseling/Psychology from Miami University in Ohio and a degree in International Marketing from the International Marketing Institute in Massachusetts. David B. Newcombe joined the Company in January 1998 as National Sales Manager and became the Vice President of Sales in June 1998. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Mr. Newcombe served as one of the Company's independent sales representatives from 1996 through January 1998. He also worked at Avia in several sales capacities from 1986 to 1996, most recently as the Northeast Sales Manager. Mr. Newcombe received a degree in Sports Management from Rutgers University. James J. Salter has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Off-Price and Action Sports Division since joining the Company upon the acquisition of the Gen-X Companies in May 1998. Since establishing the Gen-X Companies in 2 1996, Mr. Salter served as its Chief Executive Officer. Prior to establishing the Gen-X Companies, Mr. Salter was Chief Executive Officer of Ride, Inc., a publicly traded Washington corporation he helped establish in 1991 which designs, manufactures and markets contemporary sporting goods equipment and apparel for snowboard and wakeboard consumers. Mr. Salter attended Long Beach State University. Mary D. Taylor has served as President of RYKA since January 1999. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Ms. Taylor served as Senior Director of Global Marketing for Athletic Originals at Converse Inc. since March 1997. Prior to that, she served as Vice President, Product and Engineering at Keds/Stride-Rite where she worked from 1994 until March 1997. Ms. Taylor received a degree in English and Communications from the University of Connecticut. Steven A. Wolf is a certified public accountant who joined the Company in August 1995 as its Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. From1990 until he joined the Company, Mr. Wolf was the Controller and Chief Financial Officer of Ellessee USA, Inc., a footwear and sportswear company that, through September1993, was a wholly owned subsidiary of Reebok International. Mr. Wolf received a B.S. degree in Accounting in 1980 from the State University of New York at Binghamton and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of CPA's. ITEM 5: MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Stock Prices From September 18, 1995 through June 15, 1998, the Company's common stock was traded on the NASD Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. On December 15, 1997, concurrent with the Reorganization, the Company changed its name from RYKA Inc. to Global Sports, Inc. and the Company changed its trading symbol from "RYKA" to "GSPT". Effective June 16, 1998, the Company was approved for inclusion on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market where it is currently included for quotation. As of March 15, 1999, the Company had approximately 2,083 shareholders of record. The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices per share of the Company's common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board for the periods presented prior to and including June 15, 1998. For the periods presented from and after June 16, 1998, the following table sets forth the high and low sales prices per share of the Company's common stock as reported on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. On December 15, 1997, the Company effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split. The information shown below reflects the split as if it had occurred for all periods presented. The prices shown do not include retail markups, markdowns or commissions. SALES PRICES ------------------------------ HIGH LOW ------------- ------------- 1998 Fourth Quarter $ 8.06 $4.25 Third Quarter $ 8.00 $4.63 Second Quarter (June 16-June 30) $ 7.25 $5.63 Second Quarter (April 1-June 15) $ 7.75 $5.19 First Quarter $ 5.69 $2.56 1997 Fourth Quarter $ 5.31 $2.50 Third Quarter $ 5.31 $3.13 Second Quarter $ 8.75 $4.38 First Quarter $10.00 $5.31 The Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend on its common stock. The Company currently intends to retain any future earnings for funding growth and, therefore, does not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends on its common stock for the foreseeable future. In addition, the Company's credit facility with its bank restricts the payment of dividends on the Company's common stock. 3 RECENT STOCK ACTIVITY On May 12, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 1.5 million shares of common stock and 10,000 shares of Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred stock to Messrs. Salter and Finkelstein and certain other individuals and entities as partial consideration for all of the issued and outstanding stock of the Gen-X Companies. The 10,000 shares of Series A mandatorily redeemable preferred stock have a maximum aggregate redemption price of $500,000, but are not convertible or exchangeable into any other equity securities. On April 21, 1997, the Company completed a private placement of 125,000 shares of its common stock to certain private investors at a purchase price of $6.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $750,000. The shares were offered only to "accredited investors", as such term is defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Neither of the above transactions were public offerings, nor were any underwriters or underwriting discounts or commissions involved. Based upon information available to the Company as of the date of each of the above transactions, including certain representations and warranties of the acquirors of such shares, the Company believes that these transactions were exempt from registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by reason of Section 4(2) thereof. ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with Global's Financial Statements and Notes thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in this Annual Report. On December 15, 1997, the Company (then named RYKA, Inc.) completed a reorganization among the Company, certain companies controlled by Michael G. Rubin (the "KPR Companies"), the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Rubin. The reorganization was accounted for as a reverse purchase under generally accepted accounting principles, and the KPR Companies were considered to be the acquiring entity for accounting purposes, even though the Company was the surviving legal entity. Accordingly, references to the Company's financial statements refer to the financial statements of the KPR Companies prior to the reorganization and to the financial statements of the KPR Companies, including RYKA, Inc., after the reorganization. The following statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Global included in this Annual Report, and the statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 are derived from the audited financial statements of the Company not included in this Annual Report. On April 20, 1999, Global formalized a plan to sell its Branded Division and its Off-Price and Action Sports Division in order to focus exclusively on its e- Commerce business. Accordingly, for financial statement purposes, the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of these divisions have been segregated from those of continuing operations and are presented in Global's consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations. The accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to reflect this presentation. 4 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 (AS RESTATED)/(1)/ 1997 1996 1995 1994 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Costs and expenses: General and administrative $ 3,452,914 $ 2,389,223 $ 2,852,623 $ 5,644,090 $ 2,863,564 Interest expense (income) 2,366,935 2,013,028 1,152,473 795,849 198,132 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (5,819,849) (4,402,251) (4,005,096) (6,439,939) (3,061,696) Benefit from income taxes 1,978,749 - - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss from continuing operations (3,841,100) (4,402,251) (4,005,096) (6,439,939) (3,061,696) Income from discontinued operations 9,664,956 246,956 3,260,783 6,464,749 3,415,960 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income (loss) $ 5,823,856 $(4,155,295) $ (744,313) $ 24,810 $ 354,264 ===================================================================================== Earnings (losses) per common share/(2)/ -- basic and diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (.34) $ (1.47) $ (1.56) $ (3.75) $ (2.53) Income from discontinued operations .85 .08 1.27 3.76 2.82 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income (loss) $ .51 $ (1.39) $ (.29) $ .01 $ .29 ===================================================================================== Weighted average common shares outstanding/(2)/ - basic and diluted 11,378,918 2,996,027 2,568,431 1,717,033 1,210,504 ===================================================================================== Number of common shares outstanding/(2)/ 11,925,378 10,418,111 2,831,766 2,306,766 1,323,716 ===================================================================================== BALANCE SHEET DATA: Net assets of discontinued operations $41,127,839 $24,128,879 $11,797,458 $12,673,048 $3,167,061 Total assets 45,052,572 28,043,089 16,434,931 15,030,008 5,182,722 Total long-term debt 20,993,421 20,975,479 5,905,225 5,000,725 2,415,955 Net working capital 34,845,581 19,747,778 2,021,552 2,838,705 1,200,094 Stockholders' equity (deficiency) 17,094,400 2,157,349 (552,133) 92,787 748,220 /(1)/ See Note 17 to the financial statements. /(2)/ All share and per share amounts give effect to the December 15, 1997 1-for-20 reverse stock split as if it had occurred for all periods presented. ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS' OVERVIEW Global is a diversified sporting goods company that historically operated two distinct divisions: the Branded Division and the Off-Price and Action Sports Division. Over the past three years, there have been a number of strategic business developments that have significantly affected Global and its businesses. In the first quarter of 1999, the Company established its Interactive Division to develop its e-Commerce business. Through this division, the Company has entered into exclusive agreements to develop and operate the websites of multiple sporting goods retailers. Under these agreements, the Company sells merchandise to customers of the retailers' websites and pays the retailers a share of such sales. In addition, the Company and the retailers have made certain contractual commitments to each other with respect to the development, operation and promotion of the websites. On April 20, 1999, the Company formalized a plan to sell its non-internet businesses, the Branded Division and the Off-Price and Action Sports Division, in order to focus exclusively on the development of its e-Commerce business. Accordingly, for financial statement purposes, the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of these divisions have been segregated from those of continuing operations and are presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations. The accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to reflect this presentation. 5 Due to the fact that the Company had not, as of December 31, 1998, established its Interactive Division, results from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 1998 and prior periods consist only of the operating expenses incurred by the Company in connection with general and administrative purposes not attributable to the discontinued operations segments. On June 10, 1999, in order to finance its e-Commerce business, the Company and SOFTBANK entered into a stock purchase agreement and related agreements for the sale of 6,153,850 shares of the Company's Common Stock to SOFTBANK at a price of $13.00 per share (the closing price on May 26, 1999, the day prior to the day the Company and SOFTBANK agreed in principle to the transaction) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $80,000,000. The sale of the shares to SOFTBANK was completed on July 23, 1999. On September 24, 1999, in furtherance of its plan to sell its non-internet businesses, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Off-Price and Action Sports Division. Approval by the Company's shareholders of the Acquisition Agreement and the sale of the Off-Price and Action Sports Division is currently being sought by the Company. Prior to its decision to focus exclusively on its e-Commerce business, Global acquired all of the outstanding and issued capital stock of the Gen-X Companies on May 12, 1998. The consideration paid for the capital stock of the Gen-X Companies consisted of: (i) 1,500,000 shares of Global's Common Stock, (ii) 10,000 shares of Global's preferred stock, mandatorily redeemable over 5 years in the maximum aggregate amount of $500,000, and (iii) noninterest-bearing contingent notes payable over 5 years in the maximum aggregate amount of $4.5 million. The redemption price of the preferred stock and the payment amount of the contingent notes are dependent upon the Company's Off-Price and Action Sports Division achieving certain sales and gross profit targets. For accounting purposes, the preferred stock and the contingent notes are recognized if and when the sales and gross profit targets are met. In June, 1999, the Company redeemed 2,000 shares of the preferred stock for an aggregate of $100,000 and paid $900,000 of the principal amount of the contingent notes, pursuant to the provisions thereof. The Company's results of operations for 1998 include those of the Gen-X Companies only from the date of acquisition through the end of the year. On December 15, 1997, the Company (then named RYKA, Inc.) completed a reorganization among the Company, the KPR Companies and Michael G. Rubin, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. See - "Business - History". The reorganization was accounted for as a reverse purchase under generally accepted accounting principles, and the KPR Companies were considered to be the acquiring entity for accounting purposes, even though the Company was the surviving legal entity. Accordingly, references to the Company's financial statements refer to the financial statements of the KPR Companies prior to the reorganization and to the financial statements of the KPR Companies, including RYKA, Inc., after the reorganization. RESTATEMENT Subsequent to the issuance of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company's management determined that the discount applied to the fair value of the Company's common stock issued as consideration for the acquisition of the Gen-X Companies in May 1998 should be decreased from 35% to 10%. As a result, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998 have been restated from amounts previously reported to reflect an additional $2,486,625 of consideration paid for the Gen-X Companies and additional amortization of goodwill of $77,707 for the period from May 12, 1998 through December 31, 1998. See Note 17 to the financial statements. 6 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 1997 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 -------------------- --------------------- Costs and expenses: General and administrative $ 3,452,914 $ 2,389,223 Interest expense 2,366,935 2,013,028 -------------------- --------------------- Total costs and expenses 5,819,849 4,402,251 -------------------- --------------------- Loss before income taxes (5,819,849 (4,402,251) Benefit from income taxes 1,978,749 -- -------------------- --------------------- Loss from continuing operations (3,841,100 (4,402,251) Income from discontinued operations 9,664,956 246,956 -------------------- --------------------- Net income (loss) $ 5,823,856 $(4,155,295) ==================== ===================== Costs and expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $1.1 million, or 45%, to $3.5 million in 1998 from $2.4 million in 1997 as a result of increased expenditures in financial and management information systems to support the growth of business as well as normal salary increases. Interest expense increased by approximately $.4 million, or 18%, to $2.4 million in 1998 from $2.0 million in 1997 due to increased borrowing to support increases in business. These increases in interest expense were partially offset by substantial reductions in Global's average borrowing costs. Income taxes. Global's overall effective tax rate was 34% for 1998. In 1997, Global recorded no provision for income taxes due to net losses. Income from discontinued operations. Income from discontinued operations increased by $9.4 million to $9.6 million in 1998 from $.2 million in 1997 as a result of increases in net sales and gross margins in the discontinued operations segments and a reduction in certain selling, general and administrative expenses attributable to the discontinued operations segments. These increases in selling general and administrative costs were marginally offset by increased marketing and development expenditures in support of the Branded business. For the Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ---------------------------------------- 1997 1996 ------------------- ----------------- Cost and expenses: General and administrative $ 2,389,223 $ 2,852,623 Interest expense 2,013,028 1,152,473 ----------- ----------- Total costs and expenses 4,402,251 4,005,096 ----------- ----------- Loss before income taxes (4,402,251) (4,005,096) Benefit from income taxes -- -- ----------- ----------- Loss from continuing operations (4,402,251) (4,005,096) Income from discontinued operations 246,956 3,260,783 ----------- ----------- Net loss $(4,155,295) $ (744,313) =========== =========== Costs and expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $500,000, or 16%, to $2.4 million in 1998 from $2.9 million in 1997 as a result of a decrease in Mr. Rubin's salary and general cost containment efforts. Interest expense increased by approximately $900,000, or 75%, to $2.0 million in 1998 from $1.1 million in 1997 due to increased borrowing to support increases in business and increases in average borrowing costs. Income taxes. In 1997 and 1996, Global recorded no provision for income taxes due to net losses. Income from discontinued operations. Income from discontinued operations decreased by $3.0 million to almost $.3 million in 1997 from $3.3 million in 1996 primarily as a result of increases in certain selling, general and administrative expenses offset by only moderate increases in net sales and gross margins in the discontinued operations 7 segments. The selling, general and administrative expense increase reflects greater professional fees and bank fees related to the 1997 refinancing and reorganization as well as the general increase in staffing, marketing and warehousing costs to support the growth in business of the discontinued operating segments from 1996 to 1997. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Cash Flows Prior to the Reorganization, the operations of the KPR Companies had been financed by a combination of internally generated resources and annual increases in the size of the bank credit facility. The operations of RYKA were financed by equity transactions, subordinated borrowings and annual increases in the size of RYKA's bank credit facility. Increases in the bank credit facilities for the KPR Companies and RYKA were required to fund the Company's increased accounts receivable and investment in inventories necessary to support the increases in revenue. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had working capital of $34,845,581. The Company generated $2,671,049 in cash flows from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 1998, whereas in the prior year the Company used $9,147,743 in cash flows from operating activities. Liquidity On November 20, 1997, the KPR Companies and RYKA entered into a loan agreement with a lender (the "Loan Agreement") pursuant to which a prior lender was repaid in full on November 21, 1997. Under the Loan Agreement, as amended, the Company has access to a combined credit facility of $40,000,000, which is comprised of the KPR Companies' credit facility of $35,000,000 and RYKA's credit facility of $5,000,000. The term of the Loan Agreement is five years expiring on November 19, 2002. The KPR Companies and RYKA have an interest rate choice of prime plus 1/4 % or LIBOR (Adjusted Eurodollar Rate) plus two hundred seventy- five basis points. Under this new credit facility, both the KPR Companies and RYKA may borrow up to the amount of their revolving line based upon 85% of their eligible accounts receivable and 65% of their eligible inventory, as those terms are defined in the Loan Agreement. In addition to the revolving lines of credit described above, the new lender will over-advance to the Company a combined additional total of $3,000,000, comprised of the KPR Company's additional $2,000,000 and RYKA's additional $1,000,000 over the collateral for additional letters of credit needed for seasonal production of new merchandise for the Spring 1999 and Fall 1999 seasons. The aggregate amount outstanding under this line at December 31, 1998 was $18,812,156. At December 31, 1998, based on available collateral and outstanding import letters of credit commitments, an additional $2,403,332 (including the seasonal over-advance) was available on this line for borrowing. The Company has an additional line of credit of $20,000,000 for use by the Gen-X Companies, which is available for either direct borrowing or for import letters of credit. The loan bears interest at prime plus one half percent and is secured by a general security agreement covering certain of the Gen-X Companies' assets. At December 31, 1998, draws of approximately $14,500,000 were committed under this line. At December 31, 1998, based on available collateral and outstanding import letters of credit commitments, an additional $4,701,700 was available on this line for borrowing. As of the closing of the Loan Agreement, the KPR Companies owed Michael Rubin, its Chairman and CEO, subordinated debt of $3,055,841 which is comprised of (i) a loan from Mr. Rubin to the KPR Companies in the principal amount of $851,440, plus accrued and unpaid interest on such loan of $180,517 through October 31, 1997 and (ii) a note in the principal amount of $2,204,401 representing undistributed Subchapter S corporation retained earnings previously taxed to him as the sole shareholder of the KPR Companies. No interest accrued on the note representing Subchapter S corporation earnings until December 15, 1997, the effective date of the Reorganization, at which time the interest began to accrue on such note at a choice of prime plus 1/4% or LIBOR (Adjusted Eurodollar Rate) plus two hundred seventy-five basis points. The Loan Agreement and the related Subordination Agreement allowed the Company to repay Mr. Rubin $1,000,000 of the subordinated debt principal and the accrued interest of $180,517 at the time of the closing of the Loan Agreement or within five days thereafter, subject to there being $2,000,000 of availability under the KPR Companies' credit line after taking into account such payments. Such payments were made to Mr. Rubin on November 26, 1997. In addition, the Loan Agreement and the Subordination Agreement permit the KPR Companies to make continued regular payments of interest on the subordinated debt and to further reduce principal on a quarterly basis, commencing with the first quarter of 1998, in an amount up to 50% of the cumulative consolidated net income of both borrowers, reduced by net losses of the borrowers during such period. During 1998, aggregate principal payments of $250,000 were made to Mr. Rubin. 8 Management believes that they have adequate financing to allow the Company to continue its operations and meet its obligations as they mature during the foreseeable future. However, the Company will be required to raise additional equity and/or debt financing to support the Company's planned expansion. While the Company is currently exploring various alternatives for raising additional capital, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to raise such additional capital on acceptable terms. Year 2000 The Company recognizes the importance of advanced computerization in maintaining and improving its level of service, internal and external communication and overall competitive position. The Company has a computerized management information system that relies upon an IBM AS/400 computer system, together with an Ethernet PC network. These computers are integrated by a bridge application and are connected via modem to the Company's distribution facilities. The Company's system provides, among other things, comprehensive customer order processing, inventory, production, accounting and management information for the marketing, selling, manufacturing and distribution functions of the Company's business. The Company is currently enhancing its information systems to improve their functionality and increase performance. These upgrades will also make these applications Year 2000 compliant. The Company has created a Year 2000 project team which will coordinate efforts to evaluate, identify, correct or reprogram, and test the Company's existing systems Year 2000 compliance. The Company will take the required steps to make its existing systems Year 2000 compliant prior to the end of the second quarter of 1999 and does not expect that the costs of such steps will have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position, liquidity or capital resources. However, if such efforts are not completed on a timely basis, the Year 2000 issue could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, results of operations and financial position. In addition to making its own systems Year 2000 compliant, the Company is in the process of contacting its key suppliers and customers to determine the extent to which the systems of such suppliers and customers are Year 2000 compliant and the extent to which the Company could be affected by the failure of such third parties to become Year 2000 compliant. The Company cannot presently estimate the impact of the failure of such third parties to become Year 2000 compliant. New Accounting Pronouncements Derivative Instruments. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives), and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. This statement, as amended, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000, although early adoption is encouraged. The Company has not yet assessed what the impact of this statement will be on the Company's future earnings or financial position. Start-Up Costs. In April 1998, the AICPA Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities, ("SOP 98-5"). The statement requires that costs of start-up activities, including organization costs, be expensed as incurred. This statement is required to be adopted January 1, 1999. Adoption of SOP 98-5 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position. 9 ITEM 10: DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The directors of the Company are as follows: NAME AGE/(1)/ POSITION - ------------------------------- ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael G. Rubin 26 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth J. Adelberg 46 Director Harvey Lamm 63 Director Jeffrey Rayport 39 Director /(1)/ As of April 27, 1999. Michael G. Rubin has served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 31, 1995 and as President and Director of KPR Sports International, Inc., Apex Sports International, Inc. and MR Management, Inc. (the "KPR Companies") since their formation in 1990. Mr. Rubin received the 1995 Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Delaware Valley Region, which is sponsored by Inc. magazine and Ernst & Young. Mr. Rubin attended Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Kenneth J. Adelberg has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of HiFi House Group of Companies, a privately-held company based in Broomall, Pennsylvania, since 1987. Mr. Adelberg is a director and founding stockholder of US Wats, Inc., a publicly-traded company specializing in business telecommunications services, located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, which was established in 1989. Mr. Adelberg is a founding stockholder and director of Republic Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a publicly-traded bank which has been in operation since 1989. Mr. Adelberg holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Biophysics and Physiological Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and attended the MBA program at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harvey Lamm has served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of Vintek Corporation, a privately-held company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since 1996. Vintek specializes in automated title management and the development of tools to reduce cost and manage risk for automotive finance institutions. From 1990 to 1996, Mr. Lamm spent his time managing his investments. From 1967 until 1990, Mr. Lamm served as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Subaru of America, Inc., until its acquisition by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Mr. Lamm helped found Subaru of America, which was the exclusive importer of Subaru brand vehicles in the United States and was a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq National Market. Mr. Lamm holds degrees from Pennsylvania State University and Drexel University. Jeffrey F. Rayport has been executive director of the Monitor Marketspace Center, a technology and e-Commerce media unit based at Monitor Company, a global strategy consulting firm headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, since September, 1998. Dr. Rayport has also been a faculty member in the Service Management Interest Group at the Harvard Business School since prior to 1995. Dr. Rayport went on leave from the Harvard Business School in September, 1998. Dr. Rayport earned an A.B. from Harvard College, an M.Phil. in International Relations at the University of Cambridge and an A.M. in the History of American Civilization and a Ph.D. in Business History at Harvard University. Information concerning executive officers of the Company who are not also directors is included in Item 4.1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. 10 ITEM 14: EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Page ---------- 14(a)(1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Auditors--Deloitte & Touche LLP F-1 Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-2 Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-3 Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-4 Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-5 Notes to Financial Statements F-6 - F-22 14(a)(3) EXHIBITS 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (electronic filing only) 11 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf on the date indicated by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. Date: March 21, 2000 By: /s/ Michael G. Rubin _____________________________________ Michael G. Rubin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Capacity Date - ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------- /s/ Michael G. Rubin Chairman and Chief Executive March 21, 2000 - ---------------------------- Officer Michael G. Rubin /s/ Jordan M. Copland Executive Vice President and March 21, 2000 - ---------------------------- Chief Financial Officer Jordan M. Copland /s/ Kenneth J. Adelberg Director March 21, 2000 - ---------------------------- Kenneth J. Adelberg /s/ Harvey Lamm Director March 21, 2000 - ---------------------------- Harvey Lamm /s/ Charles Lax Director March 21, 2000 - ---------------------------- Charles Lax /s/ Jeffrey Rayport Director March 21, 2000 - ---------------------------- Jeffrey Rayport 12 INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ----------------------------- Page ---- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996 AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT: Independent Auditors' Report - Deloitte & Touche LLP........ F-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1998 and 1997... F-2 Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............................ F-3 Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996........ F-4 Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............................ F-5 Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-6 - F-22 13 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Global Sports, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Global Sports, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related combined statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficiency) and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 (see Note 2). 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 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 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, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Note 1, on April 20, 1999, the Company formalized a plan to sell two of its businesses. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to present discontinued operations. As discussed in Note 17, the accompanying 1998 financial statements have been restated. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP - ------------------------- Deloitte & Touche LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 16, 1999 (September 24, 1999 as to Notes 1 and 14 and March 13, 2000 as to Note 17) F-1 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 1998 (AS RESTATED - DECEMBER 31, SEE NOTE 17) 1997 ---------------------- -------------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents: $ 83,169 $ 98,881 Net assets of discontinued operations 41,127,839 24,128,879 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 599,224 430,279 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 41,810,232 24,658,039 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,988,714 3,123,184 Other assets 253,626 261,866 ----------- ----------- Total assets $45,052,572 $28,043,089 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion--notes payable, bank $ -- $ 2,000,000 Current portion--capital lease obligation, related party 127,966 116,124 Accounts payable 3,595,996 91,542 Accrued expenses 1,434,848 633,943 Subordinated note payable, related party 1,805,841 2,068,652 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 6,964,651 4,910,261 Capital lease obligation, related party 2,181,265 2,309,231 Notes payable, bank 18,812,156 18,666,248 Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock 100 -- Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized in 1998 and 1997; 10,000 shares issued as mandatorily redeemable preferred stock in 1998 -- -- Common stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 12,994,464 and 11,487,197 shares issued in 1998 and 1997, respectively; 11,925,378 and 10,418,111 shares outstanding in 1998 and 1997, respectively 129,947 114,875 Additional paid in capital 17,111,166 8,001,132 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (47,431) (35,520) Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 114,535 (5,709,321) ----------- ----------- 17,308,217 2,371,166 Less: Treasury stock, at cost 213,817 213,817 ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 17,094,400 2,157,349 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $45,052,572 $28,043,089 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-2 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 CONSOLIDATED (AS RESTATED - 1997 1996 SEE NOTE 17) CONSOLIDATED COMBINED -------------------- ------------------- ------------------ Costs and expenses: General and administrative expense $ 3,452,914 $ 2,389,223 $ 2,852,623 Interest expense 2,366,935 2,013,028 1,152,473 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total costs and expenses 5,819,849 4,402,251 4,005,096 ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (5,819,849) (4,402,251) (4,005,096) Benefit from income taxes 1,978,749 -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss from continuing operations (3,841,100) (4,402,251) (4,005,096) Discontinued operations (See Note 1): Income from discontinued operations (less income taxes of $3,879,567, $ -- and $81,483 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively) 9,664,956 246,956 3,260,783 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income (loss) $ 5,823,856 $(4,155,295) $ (744,313) =========== =========== =========== Earnings (losses) per share - basic and diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (.34) $ (1.47) $ (1.56) Income from discontinued operations .85 .08 1.27 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income (loss) $ .51 $ (1.39) $ (.29) =========== =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-3 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (ACCUMULATED DEFICIT) RETAINED ACCUMULATED COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL EARNINGS OTHER --------------------- PAID IN (ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE SHARES DOLLARS CAPITAL DEFICIT) INCOME (LOSS) INCOME (LOSS) ---------- --------- ------------- ---------------- -------------- -------------- Combined balance at December 31,1995 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 155,430 $ (27,513) $(12,130) Distributions to stockholder (782,200) Equity in stock issuances of RYKA Inc. 911,328 Net loss (744,313) $ (744,313) Translation adjustments (29,735) (29,735) ----------- Comprehensive loss $ (774,048) ---------- -------- ----------- ----------- =========== -------- Combined balance at December 31, 1996 2,000 2,000 1,066,758 (1,554,026) (41,865) Warrant compensation related to former officer 152,333 Equity in stock issuances of RYKA Inc. 356,534 Adjustments arising from reorganization, 1,608.06-for- 1stock split and change from no par value to $.01 per share 3,316,111 31,184 (6,184) Common stock issued in acquisition of RYKA Inc. and acquisition of treasury stock 8,169,086 81,691 6,431,691 Net loss (4,155,295) $(4,155,295) Translation adjustments 6,345 6,345 ----------- Comprehensive loss $(4,148,950) ---------- -------- ----------- ----------- =========== -------- Consolidated balance at December 31, 1997 11,487,197 114,875 8,001,132 (5,709,321) (35,520) Net income (as restated - see Note 17) 5,823,856 $ 5,823,856 Translation adjustments (11,911) (11,911) ----------- Comprehensive loss (as restated - $ 5,811,945 see Note 17) =========== Acquisition of the Gen-X Companies (as restated - see Note 17) 1,500,000 15,000 8,936,850 Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock 150,000 Issuance of common stock upon exercise of options 7,267 72 23,184 ---------- -------- ----------- ----------- -------- Consolidated balance at December 31, 1998 (as restated - see Note 17) 12,994,464 $129,947 $17,111,166 $ 114,535 $(47,431) ========== ======== =========== =========== ======== TREASURY STOCK ----------------------- SHARES DOLLARS ---------- ----------- Combined balance at December 31,1995 100 $ 25,000 Distributions to stockholder Equity in stock issuances of RYKA Inc. Net loss Translation adjustments Comprehensive loss --------- --------- Combined balance at December 31, 1996 100 25,000 Warrant compensation related to former officer Equity in stock issuances of RYKA Inc. Adjustments arising from reorganization, 1,608.06-for- 1stock split and change from no par value to $.01 per share (100) (25,000) Common stock issued in acquisition of RYKA Inc. and acquisition of treasury stock 1,069,086 (213,817) Net loss Translation adjustments Comprehensive loss --------- --------- Consolidated balance at December 31, 1997 1,069,086 (213,817) Net income (as restated - see Note 17) Translation adjustments Comprehensive loss (as restated - see Note 17) Acquisition of the Gen-X Companies (as restated - see Note 17) Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock Issuance of common stock upon exercise of options --------- --------- Consolidated balance at December 31, 1998 1,069,086 $(213,817) (as restated - see Note 17) ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-4 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ---------------------------------------------------- 1998 CONSOLIDATED (AS RESTATED - SEE 1997 1996 NOTE 17) CONSOLIDATED COMBINED ------------------ -------------- ------------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 5,823,856 $(4,155,295) $ (744,313) Deduct: Income from discontinued operations 9,664,956 246,956 3,260,783 ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss from continuing operations (3,841,100) (4,402,251) (4,005,096) Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 567,310 368,227 332,779 Loss on disposition of equipment 19,819 -- -- Warrants expense 150,000 152,333 -- Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and discontinued operations: Prepaid expenses and other current assets (168,945) (3,551,074) (169,397) Other assets 33,571 (576,542) (473,830) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,292,548 491,169 124,542 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations 1,053,203 (7,518,138) (4,191,002) Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations 1,617,846 (1,629,605) 4,880,686 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,671,049 (9,147,743) 689,684 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Acquisition of property and equipment (397,990) (231,987) (505,543) ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net borrowings under line of credit (1,853,992) 9,984,077 970,441 Costs of debt issuance (80,000) (266,304) -- Repayment of capital lease (116,124) (105,378) (86,251) Proceeds from exercises of common stock options 23,256 -- -- Repayment of subordinated debt (250,000) (416,000) -- Distributions to stockholder -- -- (782,200) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities (2,276,860) 9,196,395 101,990 ----------- ----------- ----------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (11,911) 6,345 (29,735) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (15,712) (176,990) 256,396 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 98,881 275,871 19,475 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 83,169 $ 98,881 $ 275,871 =========== =========== =========== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for interest $ 3,056,160 $ 1,882,198 $ 1,026,499 =========== =========== =========== Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: Notes payable issued in acquisitions $ 6,000,000 -- -- =========== =========== =========== Modification of existing capital lease -- -- $ 916,960 =========== =========== =========== Issuance of common stock of affiliate at a price per share in excess of the Company's carrying amount -- $ 356,534 $ 911,328 =========== =========== =========== Refinancing of revolving credit agreement -- $16,718,420 -- =========== =========== =========== Issuance of common stock for acquisition of the Gen-X Companies $ 8,951,850 -- -- =========== =========== =========== Issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock $ 100 -- -- =========== =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-5 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1--BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Global Sports, Inc. ("Global" or "the Company"), a Delaware corporation, is an e-Commerce company that is in the process of developing the internet businesses of several sporting goods retailers through contractual commitments with its Global Sports Interactive subsidiary. The Company's failure to meet these commitments could result in a forfeiture of the contracts and the exclusive rights to certain future internet business and have a material adverse affect on the future results of operations and financial condition of the Company. Discontinued Operations On April 20, 1999, the Company formalized a plan to sell two of its businesses, the Branded division and the Off-Price and Action Sports division, in order to focus exclusively on its e-Commerce business. The Branded division designs and markets the RYKA and Yukon footwear brands. The Off-Price and Action Sports division is a third-party distributor and make-to-order marketer of off- price footwear, apparel and sporting goods. Accordingly, for financial statement purposes, the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of these divisions have been segregated from those of continuing operations and are presented in the Company's financial statements as discontinued operations. The accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to reflect this presentation. On September 24, 1999, the Company and a management group led by James J. Salter and Kenneth J. Finkelstein entered into an acquisition agreement for the sale of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company's wholly- owned subsidiaries Gen-X Holdings Inc. and Gen-X Equipment Inc. and the Company's Off-Price and Action Sports Division. The aggregate purchase price for the sale is approximately $20,000,000, of which approximately $6,000,000 is to be paid at closing, approximately $4,000,000 is the assumption of contingent notes payable, and $10,000,000 is to be paid over a seven and one half year period pursuant to the terms of two notes to be delivered at closing. In connection with the sale, the Company has agreed to accelerate the vesting of options to acquire an aggregate of 281,930 shares of the Company's common stock, of which options to acquire 80,000 shares are held by each of Messrs Salter and Finkelstein. The closing of this sale is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the Company's shareholders and expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended. Upon closing, the gain on this sale, if any, will be deferred and recognized on an installment-sale basis over the term of the two notes. The discontinued operations components of amounts reflected in the income statements and balance sheets are as follows: FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1998 1997 1996 ---------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------ INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Net sales $131,434,971 $60,671,407 $47,340,450 ====================== ====================== ========================= F-6 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued) DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 -------------------- ----------------------- BALANCE SHEET DATA: Cash $ 772,916 $ -- Accounts receivable 36,782,732 16,060,911 Inventory 20,954,168 16,906,171 Property and equipment 1,397,189 159,528 Goodwill and intangibles 16,507,073 6,147,282 Other assets 936,293 243,807 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (16,192,954) (15,388,820) Subordinated notes payable (1,999,065) -- Note payable, banks (14,823,955) -- Notes payable, other (3,206,558) -- -------------------- ----------------------- Net assets of discontinued operations/(1)/ $ 41,127,839 $24,128,879 ==================== ======================= /(1)/ Included in current assets. Acquisition of Discontinued Operations Effective May 12, 1998, the Company acquired Gen-X Holdings Inc. and Gen-X Equipment Inc. (collectively, the "Gen-X Companies"). The Gen-X Companies were privately-held companies based in Toronto, Ontario specializing in selling off- price sporting goods and winter sports equipment (including ski and snowboard equipment), in-line skates, sunglasses, skateboards and specialty footwear. In consideration for the stock of the Gen-X Companies, the Company issued 1.5 million shares of its common stock and contingent consideration in the form of noninterest-bearing notes and 10,000 shares of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock in the aggregate amount of $5 million. The notes are payable and shares are redeemable at an aggregate of $1 million per year over a five-year period upon achieving certain sales and gross profit targets. The redemption price of the preferred shares is contingent on the same targets, up to a maximum of $500,000. The total purchase price, including acquisition expenses of approximately $330,000 but excluding the contingent consideration described above ($1 million of which was paid in May of 1999), was $9,279,645. This purchase price is based on the 5-day average market price of the 1.5 million shares discounted by 10% to reflect the lack of liquidity of such shares. The following table details the allocation of the total consideration: Fair value of assets acquired $13,913,937 Fair value of liabilities assumed (13,765,000) Goodwill 9,130,708 ----------- $ 9,279,645 =========== Goodwill is being amortized on a straight line basis over twenty years. If and when the contingent consideration is issued, goodwill will increase. In connection with the acquisition of the Gen-X Companies on May 12, 1998, the Company issued 10,000 shares of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock. The redemption price of these preferred shares is contingent on certain sales and gross profit targets, ranging from a minimum of $.01 per share to a maximum of $50.00 per share, and are redeemable over a five year period. Effective July 27, 1998, the Company acquired Lamar Snowboards, Inc. ("Lamar"), a privately-held manufacturer of snowboards, bindings and related products based in San Diego, California. In consideration for the stock of Lamar, the Company paid $250,000 in cash and issued notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000, payable over five years. The fair value of the assets acquired was $927,124 and the fair value of the liabilities assumed was $1,881,116, resulting in goodwill of $2,203,992. Goodwill is being amortized on a straight line basis over twenty years. F-7 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) Notes Payable of Discontinued Operations The components of the Notes Payable, Banks balances as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 --------------------- ------------------ Revolving credit facility, secured by substantially all assets of the Gen-X Companies (weighted average interest rate at December 31, 1998 - 7.93%) $14,500,000 $ -- Mortgage payable, secured by building due 8/15/09 (interest rate at December 31, 1998 - 8.07%) 323,955 -- --------------------- ------------------ Total $14,823,955 $ -- ===================== ================== The Company has a line of credit of approximately $20,000,000 for use by the Gen-X Companies, which is available for either direct borrowing or for import letters of credit. The loan bears interest at prime plus one half percent and is secured by a general security agreement covering substantially all of the Gen-X Companies' assets. At December 31, 1998, draws of $14,500,000 (included in current liabilities) were committed under this line. Based on available collateral and outstanding import letters of credit commitments an additional $4,701,700 was available for borrowing. The total interest expense included in discontinued operations and incurred in connection with this facility was $453,485 for the year ending December 31, 1998. The maximum amount outstanding on this line during 1998 was $14,500,000. Notes Payable, Banks includes a mortgage payable secured by land and building in Ontario, Canada of $323,955 of which $29,576 is classified as current, bearing interest at the bank's cost of funds plus 2.5% and maturing on August 15, 2009. For the year ending December 31, 1998, interest expense of discontinued operations included $15,794 related to this mortgage. The components of the notes payable, other balances as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: DECEMBER 31, ---------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ------------------ ----------------- Note payable to Ride, Inc., due 12/31/02 (interest rate at December 31, 1998 - 8%) $1,600,000 $ -- Notes payable to former shareholders of Lamar, due 7/27/03 (interest rate at December 31, 1998 - 6%) 1,606,558 -- ------------------ ----------------- Total $3,206,558 $ -- ================== ================= Other debt related to the Gen-X Companies includes an outstanding loan payable to Ride Inc. for $1,600,000. The original loan of $2,000,000 is repayable in equal quarterly installments of $100,000 which commenced on March 31, 1998 and bears interest at the prime lending rate. For the year ending December 31, 1998, interest expense of discontinued operations included $88,150 related to this note. Notes payable, other also includes $1,606,558 of promissory notes payable to the former shareholders of Lamar. The notes are payable in five equal annual installments and bear interest at 6% per annum. The components of the subordinated notes payable balances as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 -------------------- ---------------------- Subordinated notes payable to former shareholders of the Gen-X Companies, due 12/31/99 (interest rate at December 31, 1998--7%) $1,999,065 $ -- ==================== ====================== Upon closing the Gen-X transaction on May 12, 1998, several subordinated notes payable were executed with the former shareholders of the Gen-X Companies for an aggregate of $1,999,065 which is payable upon the earlier of F-8 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) the Company raising certain additional capital or in four equal consecutive quarterly payments beginning March 31, 1999. This note bears interest at 7% per annum until December 31, 1998 and the prime lending rate thereafter. For the year ending December 31, 1998, interest expense included $54,572 related to these notes. Property and Equipment of Discontinued Operations The major classes of property and equipment, at cost, are as follows: DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------ 1998 1997 -------------------- -------------------- Equipment $ 574,040 $140,343 Building 686,365 -- Leasehold improvements 21,846 21,642 Land 268,800 -- -------------------- -------------------- 1,551,051 161,985 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (153,862) (2,457) -------------------- -------------------- $1,397,189 $159,528 ==================== ==================== Employment Agreements of Discontinued Operations At December 31, 1998, the Company has employment agreements with several of its officers for an aggregate annual base salary of $590,000 plus bonus and increases in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Terms of such contracts range from three to five years and are subject to automatic annual extensions. Purchase Commitments of Discontinued Operations As of December 31, 1998, outstanding purchase commitments exist totaling $5,745,974, for which commercial import letters of credit have been issued. Related Party Transactions of Discontinued Operations For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, the KPR Companies' purchased $196,274 and $151,985 of inventory from RYKA Inc. (prior to the Reorganization). Financial Instruments of Discontinued Operations The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange rate changes on earnings and cash flows. The Company does not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The counterparties to these contracts are major financial institutions with high credit ratings and the Company does not have significant exposure to any one counterparty. Management believes the risk of loss is remote and in any event would be immaterial. As part of its foreign exchange risk management strategy, the Company uses forward exchange contracts to minimize currency risk on anticipated inventory purchases and cash flows from collections of accounts receivable. The terms of these contracts are typically from one to three months. From time to time during 1998, the Company entered into several forward currency exchange contracts with one of its main lending banks, accounted for as direct hedges on certain of its accounts payable exposures in Swiss Francs, German Marks and British Pounds. All gains and losses from such contracts are recognized in cost of sales as the related inventories are sold. The Company had the following amounts outstanding, which approximate fair market values, related to these contracts as of December 31, 1998: F-9 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) DECEMBER 31, 1998 ----------------- U.S. Dollars/British Pounds... $ 822,793 U.S. Dollars/German Marks..... 234,949 U.S. Dollars/Swiss Francs..... 23,625 ---------- Total....................... $1,081,367 ========== These contracts mature in January through March of 1999. During November 1998, the Company also entered into a series of forward currency contracts for the purchase of approximately 7,000,000 Canadian Dollars with one of its main lending banks, which are accounted for as direct hedges on certain U.S. Dollar denominated accounts receivable collection exposures. The Company had $2,689,384 of these contracts outstanding at December 31, 1998. These contracts mature in January and February of 1999. The deferred gains or losses on these contracts at December 31, 1998 were not material. Significant Customers / Concentrations of Credit Risk of Discontinued Operations The Company's sales and accounts receivable are primarily with major national retail stores. If the financial condition or operations of these customers deteriorate substantially, the Company's operating results could be adversely affected. Credit risk with respect to other trade accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising the Company's customer base and mitigated in part by credit insurance. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and generally the Company does not require collateral. Net sales for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 to key customers each amounting to in excess of 10% are as follows: 1998 1997 1996 ----- ----- ----- Customer A 27% N/A N/A Customer B 13% 22% 14% Customer C N/A 13% 17% At December 31, 1998, accounts receivable for Customer A and Customer B amounted to $8,881,106 and $4,080,369, respectively, or 24% and 11%, respectively, of total accounts receivable outstanding. At December 31, 1997, accounts receivable for Customer B and Customer C amounted to $5,045,038 and $1,491,833, respectively or 30% and 9%, respectively, of total accounts receivable outstanding. Major Suppliers / Economic Dependency of Discontinued Operations Inventory purchased for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 from a key supplier amounted to 11%, 26% and 17% of total inventory purchased. At December 31, 1998, the Company had no amounts owed to this supplier. At December 31, 1997, the amount owed to this supplier was $11,261,105 or 70% of total accounts payable outstanding. No other supplier amounted to in excess of 10% of total inventory purchased for each of the years then ended. F-10 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) SOFTBANK Transaction On June 10, 1999, the Company and SOFTBANK America Inc. ("SOFTBANK") entered into a stock purchase agreement and related agreements for the sale of 6,153,850 shares of the Company's common stock to certain affiliates of SOFTBANK at a price of $13.00 per share (the closing price on May 26, 1999, the day prior to the day the Company and SOFTBANK agreed in principle to the transaction) for an aggregate purchase price of $80,000,050. NOTE 2--ORGANIZATION On December 15, 1997, the Company consummated a reorganization (the "Reorganization"), among RYKA Inc. ("RYKA"), KPR Sports International, Inc. ("KPR"), Apex Sports International, Inc., MR Management, Inc. (the last three companies collectively referred to as the "KPR Companies"), and Michael G. Rubin, the former sole shareholder of the KPR Companies and now the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. As part of the Reorganization, (i) RYKA was renamed Global Sports, Inc., (ii) the Company transferred all of its assets and liabilities to RYKA in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of RYKA, (iii) a subsidiary of the Company merged with and into KPR, with KPR surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, (iv) the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Apex and MR Management, and (v) the Company issued to Mr. Rubin an aggregate of 8,169,086 of its common stock in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the KPR Companies. Immediately after the Reorganization, Mr. Rubin, the former sole shareholder of the KPR Companies, then owned approximately 78% of the outstanding voting power of the Company. Accordingly, the Reorganization was accounted for as a reverse purchase under generally accepted accounting principles pursuant to which the KPR Companies were considered to be the acquiring entity and the Company was the acquired entity for accounting purposes, even though the Company was the surviving legal entity. As a result of this reverse purchase accounting treatment, (i) the historical financial statements presented for periods prior to the date of the Reorganization are no longer the historical financial statements of RYKA; (ii) the historical financial statements for periods prior to the date of the Reorganization are those of the KPR Companies, (iii) all references to the historical financial statements of the Company apply to the historical financial statements of the KPR Companies prior to and subsequent to the Reorganization, and (iv) any references to RYKA apply solely to that company and its financial statements prior to the Reorganization. NOTE 3--SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following summarize the Company's significant accounting policies, some of which apply only to discontinued operations. Principles of Consolidation: The financial statements presented include the accounts of Global Sports, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: APEX Sports International, Inc. (PA) KPR Sports International, Inc. (PA) MR Management, Inc. (PA) RYKA Inc. (PA) G.S.I., Inc. (DE) Gen-X Holdings, Inc. (WA) Gen-X Equipment Inc. (Ontario) Lamar Snowboards, Inc. (MO) The combined financial statements presented for 1996 include the accounts of KPR Sports International, Inc. and Affiliates, MR Management, Inc., KPR Sports International BVBA (an entity organized pursuant to the laws of Belgium and owned 79% by the Company and 21% by MR Management, Inc.), KPR Sports International Europe B.V. (an entity organized pursuant to the laws of the Netherlands Ministry of Justice and owned 79% by the Company and 21% by MR Management, Inc.), MR Acquisitions, LLC (an entity owned 99% by the Company and F-11 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 1% by MR Management, Inc.), Abington Ski, Inc., Delmar Ski, Inc., Lancaster Ski, Inc. and Apex Sports International, Inc. all of which are affiliated through the common ownership of an individual shareholder and are a part of Global after the Reorganization (see Note 2). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation and combination. Cash Equivalents: The Company considers highly liquid investments with maturities at date of purchase of less than three months to be cash equivalents. Inventory: Inventory, primarily consisting of athletic footwear, sporting goods and apparel, is valued at the lower of cost, determined using the first- in, first-out method or market. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation or amortization. Depreciation or amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally as follows: - Three years for computer hardware and software; - Five to seven years for equipment; - The lesser of the useful life or lease term for leasehold improvements; and - Thirty years for buildings. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon retirement or other disposition of these assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is reflected in results of operations. Sale of Stock by an Equity Method Investee: Prior to the Reorganization, changes in the KPR Companies' proportionate share of the underlying equity of RYKA, an equity method investee, which result from the issuance of additional securities by such investee, were credited directly to additional paid-in capital. In 1997 and 1996, $356,534, and $911,328, respectively, of such gains were credited to additional paid-in capital (see Note 16). Foreign Currency Translation: In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 52, Foreign Currency Translation, exchange adjustments resulting from foreign currency transactions generally are recognized currently in income, whereas adjustments resulting from translations of financial statements are reflected as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The cumulative currency translation loss as of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $47,431, $35,520, and $41,865, respectively. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions for the year ended December 31, 1998 resulted in a net foreign currency loss of $194,064. No gains or losses on foreign currency transactions were realized in 1997 or 1996. Goodwill, Intangibles and Other Assets: The cost of goodwill and intangibles is amortized on a straight-line basis over ten to twenty years. Goodwill is reported net of accumulated amortization of $777,376 and $16,978 in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Intangibles, which principally represent the cost of acquiring licenses, patents and trademarks, are reported net of accumulated amortization of $270,124 and $55,611 in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Closing and other fees incurred at the inception of loan facilities are deferred and are amortized over the term of the loan agreement (see Note 5). As of December 31, 1998, the unamortized balance of all such loan fees was $247,772. The realizability of goodwill is evaluated periodically as events or circumstances indicate a possible inability to recover the carrying amount. Such evaluation is based on various analyses, including undiscounted cash flow and profitability projections that incorporate, as applicable, the impact on existing company businesses. The analyses necessarily involve significant management judgment. Any impairment loss, if indicated, is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. Deferred Loan Fees: Closing and other fees incurred at the inception of loan facilities are deferred and are amortized over the term of the loan agreement (see Note 5). As of December 31, 1998, the unamortized balance of all such loan fees was $247,772 and is included in other assets. F-12 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) Long-Lived Assets: The realizability of long-lived assets is evaluated periodically as events or circumstances indicate a possible inability to recover their carrying amount. Such evaluation is based on various analyses, including undiscounted cash flow and profitability projections that incorporate, as applicable, the impact on existing company businesses. The analyses necessarily involve significant management judgment. Any impairment loss, if indicated, is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Income Taxes: Prior to December 15, 1997, the KPR Companies had elected to be taxed as S Corporations, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and various state income tax regulations. As such, current taxable income had been included on the income tax returns of the then sole shareholder for federal and state income tax purposes and no provision had been made for federal income taxes. On December 15, 1997, the KPR Companies effected a merger with RYKA Inc. (see Note 2). As a result of the merger, the KPR Companies' S election was terminated. The Company, now renamed Global Sports, Inc., is considered a C corporation and is subject to federal and state income taxes. As such, taxes on income are provided based upon SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. Revenue Recognition: Sales, net of discounts, are recognized upon the shipment of product. Advertising: The Company expenses the cost of advertising upon the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising expense was $1,774,753, $431,753, and $206,842 for 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. Use of Estimates: The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Financial Instruments: Gains and losses on foreign currency hedges of existing assets or liabilities are included in the carrying amounts of those assets or liabilities and recognized in income as part of the related transaction. Unrealized gains and losses related to qualifying hedges of firm commitments are deferred and are recognized in income or as adjustments of carrying amounts when the hedged transaction occurs. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, notes payable, bank and notes payable, other are a reasonable estimate of their fair values at December 31, 1998 and 1997, based on either the short maturity of these instruments or current rates offered to the Company for debt of a similar nature. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on quoted market prices. Stock-Based Compensation: SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, encourages, but does not require, companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation plans at fair value. The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company's common stock at the date of the grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. F-13 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) New Accounting Pronouncements Derivative Instruments: SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives), and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000, although early adoption is encouraged. The Company has not yet assessed what the impact of this statement will be on the Company's future earnings or financial position. Start-Up Costs: In April 1998, the AICPA Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities, ("SOP 98-5"). The statement requires that costs of start-up activities, including organization costs, be expensed as incurred. This statement is required to be adopted January 1, 1999. Adoption of SOP 98-5 in 1999 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position. NOTE 4--PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The major classes of property and equipment, at cost, are as follows: DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ------------------- --------------- Equipment $ 1,190,068 $ 949,805 Building--under capital lease (see Note 6) 2,666,958 2,666,958 Leasehold improvements 336,926 332,125 Construction in progress 17,392 -- ----------- ---------- 4,211,344 3,948,888 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,222,630) (825,704) ----------- ---------- $ 2,988,714 $3,123,184 =========== ========== NOTE 5--NOTES PAYABLE Notes Payable, Banks DECEMBER 31, ---------------------------------- 1998 1997 --------------- ---------------- Revolving credit facility, secured by substantially all assets of KPR and RYKA (weighted average interest rates at December 31, 1998--8.15%; 1997--8.25%) $18,812,156 $20,666,248 Less: Current portion -- (2,000,000) ----------- ----------- Long-term portion $18,812,156 $18,666,248 =========== =========== On November 20, 1997, the KPR Companies and RYKA entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with a lender pursuant to which a prior lender was repaid in full on November 21, 1997. The total interest incurred in connection with the former lender in 1997 was $1,289,537. Under the Loan Agreement, as amended, the Company has access to a combined credit facility of $40,000,000 which is comprised of the KPR Companies' credit facility of $35,000,000 and RYKA's credit facility of $5,000,000. The term of the Loan Agreement is five years expiring on November 19, 2002. The KPR Companies and RYKA have an interest rate choice of prime plus 1/4% or LIBOR (Adjusted Eurodollar Rate) plus two hundred seventy-five basis points. Under the Loan Agreement, both the KPR Companies and RYKA may borrow up to the amount of their revolving line based upon 85% of their eligible accounts receivable and 65% of their eligible inventory, as those terms are defined in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement also includes 50% of outstanding letters of credit as collateral for borrowing. F-14 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) In addition to the revolving lines of credit described above, the lender will over-advance to the Company a combined additional total of $3,000,000, comprised of the KPR Companies' additional $2,000,000 and RYKA's additional $1,000,000, over the collateral for additional import letters of credit needed for seasonal production of new merchandise for the Spring 1999 and Fall 1999 seasons. The Loan Agreement requires that the merchandise underlying the over-advance is at least 80% supported by customer orders. Among other things, the Loan Agreement requires the KPR Companies and RYKA to achieve annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $5 million, and it limits the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, make payments on subordinated indebtedness, make capital expenditures, sell assets, and pay dividends. At December 31, 1997, the Company was not in compliance with a financial covenant of its Loan Agreement, namely the financial covenant requiring $2,500,000 of consolidated net income plus depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges plus interest and income taxes ("EBITDA") on an annualized basis for the period July 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997. A waiver was obtained from the bank to remedy its violation of the financial covenant. In March 1998, the Company renegotiated the terms of and executed an amendment to the Loan Agreement such that the financial covenant would require the Company to maintain EBITDA of $5,000,000 on an annualized basis for periods subsequent to December 31, 1997. As of December 31, 1998, the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants of the Loan Agreement. At December 31, 1998, the aggregate amount outstanding under this line was $18,812,156, all of which is classified as a long-term liability. At December 31, 1998, based on available collateral and outstanding import letters of credit commitments, an additional $2,403,332 (including the seasonal over-advance) was available on this line for borrowing. The total interest incurred in connection with this facility was $1,970,466 for the year ending December 31, 1998. The maximum amount outstanding on this line during 1998 was $24,926,959. Subordinated Notes Payable The components of the subordinated notes payable balances as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: DECEMBER 31, ---------------------------------------- 1998 1997 -------------------- ------------------- Subordinated notes payable to shareholder (interest rate at December 31,1998--8.25%; 1997--8.75%) $ 1,805,841 $ 2,068,652 ==================== =================== At December 31, 1998, the Company had $1,805,841 in outstanding subordinated notes payable held by its Chairman and CEO, plus accrued interest on such notes of $24,094 recorded in accrued expenses. This debt consists primarily of a note representing undistributed Subchapter S corporation retained earnings previously taxed to him as the sole shareholder of the KPR Companies prior to the Reorganization (see Note 2). Interest accrues on such notes at the Company's choice of prime plus 1/4% or LIBOR (Adjusted Eurodollar Rate) plus two hundred seventy-five basis points. The interest rate at December 31, 1998 was 8 3/4% and interest recorded during the year ending December 31, 1998 was $162,124. Based on its Loan Agreement, the Company is permitted to make continued regular payments of interest on the subordinated debt and to further reduce principal on a quarterly basis, commencing subsequent to the first quarter of 1998, in an amount up to 50% of the cumulative consolidated net income of the Company. During 1998, aggregate principal payments of $250,000 were made. Subject to the Loan Agreement limitations on the repayment of subordinated indebtedness, aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years commencing in 1999 are: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 ------------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------- ---------------- $1,805,841 $ - $ - $ - $ - ========================= ================== =================== ============== ================ F-15 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT - (Continued) NOTE 6--CAPITAL LEASE In September 1994, a subsidiary of the Company entered into a fifteen-year capital lease with its CEO and Chairman, for warehouse and office space for its corporate headquarters. On October 1, 1996, the lease was amended from an annual rental amount of $193,056 to an annual rental amount of $347,498. Such amended rental amount more closely reflected the market value of the lease at the time it was amended. The rental amount is subject to annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index and is currently $351,396. The Company pays all insurance and maintenance relating to the leased property. The mortgages on the leased property are collateralized by guarantees of a subsidiary of the Company and have an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $1,525,169 at December 31, 1998. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company's investment in this capital lease was $2,007,035 and $2,212,185 which were included in property and equipment. Interest recorded on this capital lease for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 was $234,345, $242,120, $160,003, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under above capital lease at December 31, 1998, together with the present value of the future minimum lease payments, are as follows: 1999................................... $ 351,396 2000................................... 351,396 2001................................... 351,396 2002................................... 351,396 2003................................... 351,396 Thereafter............................. 2,020,532 ---------- Total future minimum lease payments.... 3,777,512 Less: Interest discount amount......... 1,468,281 ---------- Total present value of future minimum lease payments..................... 2,309,231 Less: Current portion.................. 127,966 ---------- Long-term portion...................... $2,181,265 ========== NOTE 7--EQUITY The Company, after the Reorganization, is authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which may be determined at the time of issuance by the Board of Directors, without further action by stockholders, and may include voting rights (including the right to vote as a series on particular matters), preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion and redemption rights shares. In connection with the acquisition of the Gen-X Companies, the Company issued 10,000 shares of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock (see Note 1). On April 21, 1997, RYKA sold 125,000 shares of its common stock for $750,000 to certain private investors. The proceeds from this sale were used to repay $385,000 of the Subordinated Note Payable owed to the KPR Companies from RYKA and to enable the Company to open $810,000 in letter of credit agreements for the benefit of KPR. In connection with MR Acquisitions' investment in RYKA Inc. in 1995, MR Acquisitions was granted contingent warrants to purchase 455,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 1997, MR Acquisitions had exercised warrants to purchase 361,587 of the 455,000 shares of RYKA common stock for which it paid an aggregate exercise price of $72,317. These 361,587 shares represent the full number of warrants that MR Acquisitions was entitled to exercise under the terms of the warrants. MR Acquisitions was not entitled to exercise the remaining warrants for 93,413 shares because Mr. Rubin did not fully satisfy the contingency under the warrants in that he did not raise the required amount of capital for RYKA through equity offerings by the date specified in the warrants. F-16 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) NOTE 8--STOCK OPTIONS As part of the Reorganization (see Note 2), the following stock options and stock option plans were assumed by the Company effective December 15, 1997. Pursuant to option grant letters, but not pursuant to any formal plan ("Non- Plan Grants"), the Company assumed options issued to certain individuals to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at prices which approximated fair market value at the date of grant. The options vest at various times over periods ranging up to five years and, if not exercised, expire up to ten years after the date of grant. The Company assumed eight separate stock option plans (the "Plans"). Under the terms of the 1987 Stock Option Plan, 1988 Stock Option Plan, 1990 Stock Option Plan, 1992 Stock Option Plan, 1993 Stock Option Plan, 1995 Stock Option Plan, 1996 Stock Option Plan and 1995 Non-employee Directors Plan, the Company may grant qualified and nonqualified options to purchase up to 31,321; 17,500; 37,500; 43,750; 45,000; 75,000; 1,000,000; and 12,500 shares of common stock, respectively, to employees, directors and consultants of the Company. The options vest at various times over periods ranging up to five years. All options have been granted at not less than fair market value of the common stock as of the date of grant. The options, if not exercised, expire up to ten years after the date of grant. Stock appreciation rights ("SAR's") may be granted under the Plans either alone or in tandem with stock options. Generally, recipients of SAR's are entitled to receive, upon exercise, cash or shares of common stock (valued at the then fair market value of the company's common stock) equal to such fair market value on the date of exercise minus such fair value on the date of grant of the shares subject to the SAR, although certain other measurements also may be used. A SAR granted in tandem with a stock option is exercisable only if and to the extent that the option is exercised. No SAR's have been granted to date under the Plans. The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997: WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES EXERCISE PRICE ------------------ ------------------ Assumed at December 15, 1997 219,547 $10.90 Granted 441,850 3.69 Exercised -- -- Canceled (118,716) 8.95 --------- ------ Outstanding at December 31, 1997 542,681 5.45 Granted 695,750 5.79 Exercised (7,267) 3.20 Canceled (42,583) 6.24 --------- ------ Outstanding at December 31, 1998 1,188,581 $ 5.71 ========= ====== The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 1998: OPTIONS OPTIONS OUTSTANDING EXERCISABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE RANGE OF REMAINING EXERCISE NUMBER CONTRACTUAL LIFE WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER WEIGHTED AVERAGE PRICES OUTSTANDING (YEARS) EXERCISE PRICE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE - ------------------------------ ------------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------ ---------------- $ 2.88 - $ 3.20 393,250 7.62 $ 3.18 171,643 $ 3.20 $ 4.00 - $ 5.94 301,400 6.53 4.89 158,150 4.83 $ 6.00 - $ 6.88 346,000 9.41 6.78 -- -- $ 7.03 - $ 10.60 63,167 8.90 7.84 32,667 8.34 $ 11.00 - $ 25.00 84,764 3.77 14.42 84,764 14.42 --------- ---- ------ ------- ------ $ 2.88 - $ 25.00 1,188,581 7.66 $ 5.71 447,224 $ 6.28 ========= ==== ====== ======= ====== F-17 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) The Company accounts for the Plans in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, under which no compensation cost has been recognized for stock option awards. Had compensation cost for the Plans been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, the Company's pro forma net income (loss) and earnings (losses) per share for 1998 and 1997 would have been as follows: AS REPORTED PRO FORMA ------------------- --------------------- 1998 - ---- Net income............................................. $ 5,823,856 $ 4,711,383 =========== =========== Earnings per share--basic and diluted.................. $ .51 $ .41 =========== =========== 1997 - ---- Net loss............................................... $(4,155,295) $(4,805,295) =========== =========== Losses per share--basic and diluted.................... $ (1.39) $ (1.60) =========== =========== The weighted average fair value of the stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 were $3.79 and $1.49 per share, respectively. The fair value of options granted under the Plans during 1998 and 1997 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes multiple option pricing model, with the following assumptions: ASSUMPTION 1998 1997 - ---------- --------------- ---------------- Dividend yield........................................... None None Expected volatility...................................... 77.17% 50.00% Average risk free interest rate.......................... 5.16% 6.10% Average expected lives................................... 5.76 years 5.00 years NOTE 9--COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS Prior to the Reorganization (see Note 2), RYKA issued various common stock warrants in connection with financings and other activities. As part of the Reorganization, the following common stock purchase warrants were assumed by the Company, effective December 15, 1997: NUMBER OF RANGE OF EXERCISE RANGE OF TERMS ISSUE DATE SHARES PRICE (YEARS) - ---------- -------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- 1994............................................... 10,026 $12.00 - $20.00 3-10 1995............................................... 27,660 $ .40 - $30.00 5-10 1996............................................... 43,500 $ 5.30 - $8.40 5-10 1997............................................... 155,300 $ 3.20 - $5.60 5 -------------------- Total.............................................. 236,486 ==================== In addition, during the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company issued warrants to purchase 67,000 shares of common stock to various consultants and sales agents at a range of prices from $5.11 to $7.94 (weighted average price of $6.71) and with terms of five to ten years. The Company recorded a charge of $150,000 in 1998 related to these warrants. F-18 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) NOTE 10--INCOME TAXES Loss before income taxes and the related benefit from income taxes of continuing operations were as follows: FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 --------------------- Loss before income taxes: Domestic $5,819,849 Foreign -- --------------------- Total $5,819,849 ===================== Benefit from income taxes: Current: Federal $1,978,749 State -- Foreign -- --------------------- Total current $1,978,749 ===================== Deferred: Federal $ -- State -- Foreign -- --------------------- Total deferred $ -- ===================== Total: Federal $1,978,749 State -- Foreign -- --------------------- Total $1,978,749 ===================== The significant components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 1998 and 1997 consisted of the following: DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ------------------------ ---------------------- Deferred tax assets: Provision for doubtful accounts $ 308,600 $ 327,900 Net operating loss carryforwards 8,035,764 7,750,306 ------------------------ ---------------------- Gross deferred tax assets 8,344,364 8,078,206 Deferred tax liabilities -- -- ------------------------ ---------------------- Net deferred tax assets and liabilities 8,344,364 8,078,206 Valuation allowance (8,344,364) (8,078,206) ------------------------ ---------------------- Net deferred tax asset $ -- $ -- ======================== ====================== Due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of the company's tax attributes in future income tax returns, the Company has placed a valuation allowance against its otherwise recognizable deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had available net operating loss carryforwards, attributable to RYKA, of approximately $19,744,000 which expire in the years 2002 through 2012. The use of net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to annual limitations based on ownership changes of the Company's stock, as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. To the extent that such net operating loss carryforwards are realized in the future, the related income tax benefit will reduce the carrying value of goodwill. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 the Company had no provision for federal and state income taxes. F-19 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) NOTE 11--EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER SHARE Earnings (losses) per share have been computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share. Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Outstanding common stock options and warrants have been excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (losses) per share because their effect would be antidilutive. The amounts used in calculating earnings (losses) per share data are as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Loss from continuing operations............................... $(3,841,100) $(4,402,251) $(4,005,096) Income from discontinued operations........................... 9,664,956 246,956 3,260,783 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Net income (loss)............................................. $ 5,823,856 $(4,155,295) $ (744,313) =================== =================== =================== Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted....... 11,378,918 2,996,027 2,568,431 =================== =================== =================== Outstanding common stock options having no dilutive effect.... 533,132 542,681 241,250 =================== =================== =================== Outstanding common stock warrants having no dilutive effect... 384,117 236,486 81,186 =================== =================== =================== NOTE 12--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings The Company is involved in various routine litigation, including litigation in which the Company is a plaintiff, incidental to its business. The Company believes that the disposition of such routine litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. Employment Agreements At December 31, 1998, the Company has employment agreements with several of its officers for an aggregate annual base salary of $587,500 plus bonus and increases in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Terms of such contracts range from three to five years and are subject to automatic annual extensions. NOTE 13--SAVINGS PLAN The Company sponsors a voluntary defined contribution savings plan covering all U.S. employees. Company contributions to the plan may not exceed $2,500 per employee. Total Company contributions were $21,431, $18,594, and $12,394 in 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. NOTE 14--BUSINESS SEGMENTS As a result of the discontinued operations described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company considers itself to have one operating segment which is in the process of developing the internet businesses of several sporting goods retailers. F-20 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) NOTE 15--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania where it conducts its operations and warehouses inventory in a facility leased from the Company's Chairman and CEO (see Note 6). At December 31, 1998, the Company also has subordinated notes payable outstanding with its Chairman and CEO (see Note 5). A summary of the KPR Companies' related party transactions with RYKA Inc. (prior to the Reorganization) for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 are as follows: FISCAL YEAR ---------------------------------- NATURE OF TRANSACTION FINANCIAL STATEMENT CLASSIFICATION 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- --------------- -------------- Rent.......................................... Other (income) expenses $45,521 $47,500 Interest on subordinated debt................. Interest income $56,854 $80,723 NOTE 16--INVESTMENT IN RYKA INC. A summary of activity relating to the Company's investment in RYKA Inc. for the two years ended December 31, 1997 follows: Investment in RYKA, January 1, 1996................... $ 746,122 Equity in net loss of RYKA.......................... (518,491) Equity in stock issuance of RYKA.................... 911,328 Additional advances................................. 16,040 Amortization of negative goodwill................... 12,987 --------------------- Investment in RYKA, December 31, 1996................. 1,167,986 Equity in net loss of RYKA.......................... (592,093) Equity in stock issuances of RYKA................... 356,534 Additional advances................................. 12,311 Amortization of negative goodwill................... 12,446 RYKA partial repayment of initial advance........... (385,000) --------------------- Investment in RYKA, December 14, 1997................. $ 572,184 ===================== During 1996, RYKA issued for cash 525,000 shares of common stock for $5.00 per share which was in excess of the Company's per share carrying amount. The Company accounted for the change in its proportionate share of RYKA equity as an increase in both its investment and additional paid-in capital. During 1997, RYKA issued for cash 125,000 shares of common stock for $6.00 per share which was in excess of the Company's per share carrying amount. Also in 1997, MR Acquisitions exercised its warrants to purchase an additional 361,587 RYKA shares. The Company accounted for these transactions as an increase in both its investment and additional paid-in capital. As of December 14, 1997, just prior to the Reorganization (See Note 2), the Company had a 33% equity interest in the net assets of RYKA. F-21 GLOBAL SPORTS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) NOTE 17--RESTATEMENT Subsequent to the issuance of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company's management determined that the discount applied to the fair value of the Company's common stock issued as consideration for the acquisition of the Gen-X Companies in May 1998 should be decreased from 35% to 10%. As a result, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998 have been restated from amounts previously reported to reflect an additional $2,486,625 of consideration paid for the Gen-X Companies and additional amortization of goodwill of $77,707 for the period from May 12, 1998 through December 31, 1998. A summary of the significant effects of the restatement is as follows: AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS RESTATED ------------------- ------------------- AT DECEMBER 31, 1998: - ------------------------------------------------- Net assets of discontinued operations $38,718,921 $41,127,839 Additional paid in capital 14,624,541 17,111,166 Retained earnings 192,242 114,535 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998: - ------------------------------------------------- Income from discontinued operations $ 9,742,663 $ 9,664,956 Net income 5,901,563 5,823,856 Earnings (losses) per share - basic and diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (.34) $ (.34) Income from discontinued operations .86 .85 ----------- ----------- Net income $ .52 $ .51 =========== =========== F-22