As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2005
An Exhibit List can be found on page II-2.
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
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FORM SB-2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
DELAWARE 3531 58-3565680
(State or other Jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
1818 North Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(312) 224-8812
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(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices
and principal place of business)
David M. Marks,
Chairman
1818 North Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(312) 224-8812
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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Copies to:
Thomas A. Rose, Esq.
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
1065 Avenue of the Americas, 21st Flr.
New York, New York 10018
(212) 930-9700 (212) 930-9725 (fax)
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Approximate Date of Proposed Sale to the Public:
From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act
of 1933 check the following box: |X|
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
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under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Proposed Maximum Proposed Maximum Amount of
Title of each class of securities Amount to be Offering Price Per Aggregate Offering Registration
to be registered Registered Security(1) Price Fee
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Common Stock, $.001 par value (2) 12,985,000 $4.50 $ 58,432,500 $ 6,877.50
Common Stock, $.001 par value (3) 4,020,000 $6.00 $ 24,120,000 $ 2,838.92
Common Stock, $.001 par value(4) 4,000,000 $6.00 $ 24,000,000 $ 2,824.80
Common Stock, $.001 par value 5,980,000 $6.00 $ 35,880,000 $ 4,223.08
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Total 26,985,000 n/a $142,432,500 $16,764.30
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(1) Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee in
accordance with Rule 457(c) and Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act of
1933, using the average of the high and low price as reported on the
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board on April 19, 2005, which was $4.50 per
share.
(2) Includes a good faith estimate of shares of common stock issuable upon the
conversion of convertible debentures.
(3) Includes a good faith estimate of shares of common stock issuable upon the
exercise of common stock purchase option.
(4) Includes a good faith estimate of shares of common stock issuable upon the
exercise of common stock purchase warrants.
The registrant amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a
further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a)
may determine.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may
not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer
to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities
in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED APRIL 21, 2005
Thomas Equipment, Inc.
Up to 26,985,000 Shares of
Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the resale by the selling stockholders of up to
26,985,000 shares of our common stock. The selling stockholders may sell common
stock from time to time in the principal market on which the stock is traded at
the prevailing market price or in negotiated transactions. The selling
stockholders may be deemed underwriters of the shares of common stock which they
are offering.
We are not selling any shares of common stock in this offering and
therefore will not receive any proceeds from this offering. We will, however,
receive the sale price of any common stock we sell to the selling stockholders
upon exercise of warrants or options. All costs associated with this
registration will be borne by us.
Our common stock is currently traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin
Board under the symbol TEQI. As of April 19, 2005, the closing price of our
common stock was $4.50.
Investing in our common stock involves substantial risks.
See "Risk Factors," beginning on page 7.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is _______, 2005
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary highlights selected information contained in this
prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information you should
consider before investing in the securities. Before making an investment
decision, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the "Risk
Factors" section, the financial statements and the notes to the financial
statements. As used throughout this prospectus, the terms "Thomas Equipment,"
"we," "us," and "our" refer to Thomas Equipment, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Thomas Equipment, Inc.
Thomas Equipment, Inc. operates through two business segments, Thomas
Equipment and Pneutech.
Thomas Equipment manufactures and distributes through a worldwide network
of dealers and distributors a full line of skid steer and mini skid steer
loaders as well as attachments, mobile screening plants and six models of mini
excavators. In addition to our industrial and construction products, Thomas
manufactures a complete line of potato harvesting and handling equipment. Thomas
Equipment also operates six retail stores, three in Atlantic Canada,
one in Presque Isle, Maine, one in Aurora, Colorado and one in Chicago,
Illinois.
Pneutech and its subsidiaries are engaged in the fluid power industry
providing distribution and manufacturing of pneumatic and hydraulic components
and systems for the industrial market, distribution and manufacturing of
hydraulic components and systems for the mobile market and manufacturing of
hydraulic cylinders and metal gaskets for the industrial market. Pneutech is a
strategic supplier to Thomas, as well as 15,000 other active customers. Pneutech
maintains nine manufacturing and distribution facilities in Canada and one
manufacturing plant in South Korea. It has a diverse array of capabilities in
the distribution of fluid power components as well as manufacturing spiral wound
metal gaskets and steel components.
Our principal executive offices are located at 1818 North Farwell Avenue,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. Our telephone number is (312) 224-8812.
The Offering
Common stock outstanding before the offering 21,250,006 shares
Common stock offered by selling
stockholders............................... Up to 26,985,000 shares assuming full conversion of convertible debentures
and exercise of outstanding common stock purchase warrants and options by
the selling stockholders. This number would represent approximately 55.9%
of our total outstanding stock, assuming the issuance of all such shares.
Common stock to be outstanding
after the offering......................... Up to 42,255,006 shares.
Use of proceeds............................ We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock
hereunder. We will, however, receive the sale price of any common stock we
sell to the selling stockholders upon exercise of warrants or options.
See "Use of Proceeds" for a complete description.
OTCBB Symbol................................. TEQI
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Because the following is only a financial summary, it does not contain all the
financial information that may be important to you. Therefore, you should
carefully read all the information in this prospectus, including the financial
statements, from which this information was derived, and their explanatory notes
and Management's Discussion and Analysis before making an investment decision.
The following three pages contain information related to Thomas Equipment (since
inception on October 1, 2004 and before the acquisition of Pneutech), Thomas
Equipment Limited, a predecessor business to Thomas Equipment, Pneutech which
was acquired on February 28, 2005, and proforma combined condensed financial
information as if Thomas Equipment and Pneutech were merged as of December 31,
2004 and on July 1, 2003. For a more detailed discussion of the businesses and
the acquisitions you should refer to the overview section in management's
Discussion and Analysis.
THOMAS EQUIPMENT AND PREDECESSOR BUSINESS (THOMAS EQUIPMENT LIMITED)
--Successor Business-- | -------------------- Predecessor Business ---------------------
Unaudited | Unaudited Unaudited
Three months | Three months Six months
ended | ended ended Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, | December 31, December 31, June 30, June 30,
2004 | 2003 2003 2004 2003
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Statement of Operations Data: |
Revenues $ 28,490 | $ 11,928 $ 26,578 $ 55,705 $ 49,274
Gross profit 4,362 | 1,264 3,502 8,146 5,659
Operating loss (8,359) | (2,053) (2,548) (6,916) (982)
Net loss (9,757) | (2,047) (2,614) (11,555) (1,020)
Common Share Data: |
Net loss per share - |
Basic * (0.46) | (0.10) (0.12) (0.54) (0.05)
Common shares |
outstanding* 21,250,006 | 21,250,006 21,250,006 21,250,006 21,250,006
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Balance Sheet Data: |
Total assets $ 51,065 | $ -- $ -- $ 51,186 $ 51,945
Working capital (deficit) 10,361 | -- -- (25,223) 23,202
Shareholders' equity (deficit) 6,894 | -- -- (11,766) (21,667)
* Common shares outstanding used herein are those of the combined Thomas
Equipment and Pneutech as if the acquisition of Pneutech had occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. No affects of dilutive shares are included
as the proforma combined results of operations would have resulted in a net loss
and therefore such shares would be antidilutive.
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PNEUTECH
Year Ended Year Ended
October 31, October 31,
2004 2003
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Statement of Operations Data:
Revenues $ 49,040 $ 37,971
Gross profit 10,882 8,197
Operating income 1,849 1,144
Net income (loss) 192 (328)
Common Share Data:
Net income (loss) per share
- Basic * 0.01 (0.02)
Common shares
outstanding* 21,250,006 21,250,006
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets $ 35,075 --
Working capital 1,306 --
Shareholders' equity 4,381 --
* Common shares outstanding used herein are those of the combined Thomas
Equipment and Pneutech as if the acquisition of Pneutech had occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. No affects of dilutive shares are included
as the proforma combined results of operations would have resulted in a net loss
and therefore such shares would be antidilutive.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following is derived from our unaudited proforma combined condensed
financial statements, included elsewhere in this prospectus, as if the
acquisition had occurred on December 31, 2004 for the balance sheet data and as
if the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 2003 for the statement of operations
data. Certain proforma adjustments and eliminations have been reflected to
account for the combination and have been described in the notes to the
unaudited proforma combined condensed financial statements.
Year Ended
December 31, June 30,
2004 ** 2004
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Statement of Operations Data:
Revenues -- $ 97,559
Gross profit -- 17,218
Operating income (loss) -- (12,315)
Net income (loss) -- (23,415)
Common Share Data:
Net loss per share -
Basic * -- (1.10)
Common shares
outstanding* -- 21,250,000
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets $ 91,438 --
Working capital 13,883 --
Shareholders' equity 20,451 --
* Common shares outstanding used herein are those of the combined Thomas
Equipment and Pneutech as if the acquisition of Pneutech had occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. No affects of dilutive shares are included
as the proforma combined results of operations would have resulted in a net loss
and therefore such shares would be antidilutive.
** The proforma information as of December 31, 2004 balance sheet data is
derived from the December 31, 2004 balance sheet of Thomas Equipment (prior to
acquiring Pneutech) and Pneutech's balance sheet as of its latest year end of
October 31, 2004 with adjustments as reflected in the proforma combined
financial statements.
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Amounts reported throughout this prospectus derived from specific financial
statements are translated to U.S. dollars at various period end rates or average
period rates. Other amounts not related to results of operations or financial
condition have been translated into U.S. dollars at the December 31, 2004
translation rate of 0.8303 U.S. dollars per Canadian dollar
As noted in the financial summary above, the financial statements and
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations amounts are stated in thousands. Amounts in all other sections of
this registration statement are stated in whole dollars.
RISK FACTORS
This investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should
carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other
information in this prospectus. Each of the following risks may materially and
adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
These risks may cause the market price of our common stock to decline, which may
cause you to lose all or a part of the money you paid to buy our common stock.
We provide the following cautionary discussion of risks, uncertainties and
possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business and our products. These
are factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially
from expected results.
Risks Relating to Our Business
Thomas Equipment Limited, Our Predecessor, was in Poor Financial Condition and
Had a History of Operating Losses Which Raised Substantial Doubt About Its
Ability to Continue as a Going Concern At the Date We Acquired Their Operating
Business and Certain Assets.
As described in Thomas Equipment Limited's financial statements, Thomas
Equipment Limited was not generating sufficient cash flows to cover its
operating costs and to fund investments in working capital and additions to
property, plant and equipment. Thomas Equipment Limited also had a working
capital deficit and shareholder's deficiency at October 1, 2004, the date we
acquired their business and certain assets. For the year ended June 30, 2004,
Thomas Equipment Limited had sales of $55,705,000 and a net loss of $11,555,000.
In their report dated January 7, 2005, Thomas Equipment Limited's independent
registered public accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP indicated that the
financial statements were affected by conditions and events that cast
substantial doubt on Thomas Equipment Limited's ability to continue as a going
concern. Mc Cain Foods Limited has committed to provide financial support as
required to ensure Thomas Equipment Limited is able to meet its remaining
liabilities after thesale of its business to Thomas Equipment as they fall due.
However, this commitment does not extend to Thomas equipment.
We Have Experienced Significant Losses Since October 1, 2004, and Must
Obtain Needed Capital Through Operations or Other Sources or We Will be Required
to Curtail or Cease Certain Operations
Since our acquisition of this business on October 1, 2004 we have also
experienced negative cash flows in our first quarter of operations which is
likely to continue until such time as our receivables become due and their
collection will begin to offset the cash used in paying our operating expenses.
For the three months ended December 31, 2004, Thomas Equipment, Inc. had sales
of $14,633,000 and a net loss of $8,155,000, which included non-cash items
totaling approximately $7,500,000 consisting of stock based compensation and
depreciation and amortization of debt discount related to the issuance of
warrants. The ability of Thomas Equipment to continue as a going concern and to
meet its obligations as they fall due is dependant upon timely collection of
receivables, our ability to secure additional financing as required and upon
attaining profitable operations. While we believe we have sufficient funding in
place to enable us to continue as a going concern for at least the next 12
months, there is no assurance that our collections will be timely or that we
will have access to available borrowings if needed in the future. The failure to
obtain any such needed capital could cause us to curtail or cease particular
operations.
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We Have in The Past And May in the Future Acquire Other Businesses Which Could
be Difficult to Integrate, Thereby Reducing Our Opportunities for Success.
We recently completed the acquisitions of Thomas Equipment 2004 and
Pneutech. In the future, we may acquire or make strategic investments in other
complementary businesses. We have limited experience in acquiring or investing
in other businesses and we may not be successful in completing, financing, or
integrating an acquired business into our existing operations.
Any such acquisitions could involve the dilutive issuance of equity
securities or the incurrence of debt. In addition, although we have not
experienced any of these problems to date, the acquisition of businesses pose
numerous additional risks, such as:
o unanticipated costs associated with the acquisition or investment;
o diversion of management time and resources;
o problems in assimilating and integrating the new business
operations;
o potential loss of key customers or personnel of an acquired company;
o increased legal and compliance costs; and
o unanticipated liabilities of an acquired company.
Further, although an acquired company may have already developed and marketed
products, we can not assure you that the products will continue to be
successful, that product enhancements will be made in a timely fashion or that
pre-acquisition due diligence will have identified all possible issues that
might arise with respect to the acquired company or its products and that could
materially and adversely affect our business.
We Face Intense Competition From Multinational Manufacturers, Which Could
Materially and Adversely Affect Pricing Policies and Resultant Profitability.
Thomas Equipment's construction equipment product lines face competition
in each of our markets. In general, each line competes with a small group of
companies, all of which are larger than Thomas Equipment. In addition, the
agriculture equipment industry has become significantly consolidated, which
affects our ability to compete. The agriculture equipment markets in North
America are highly competitive and require substantial capital outlays. We
compete within these equipment markets based primarily on products sold, price,
quality, service and distribution. From time to time, the intensity of
competition results in price discounting in a particular industry or region.
Such price discounting puts pressure on margins and can negatively impact
operating profit. Outside of the United States and Canada, certain competitors
enjoy competitive advantages inherent to operating in their home countries.
Our outlook depends on a forecast of our share of industry sales. An
unexpected reduction in that share could result from pricing or product
strategies pursued by competitors, unanticipated product or manufacturing
difficulties, a failure to price the product competitively, or an unexpected
buildup in competitors' new machine or dealer owned rental fleets, leading to
severe downward pressure on machine rental rates and/or used equipment prices.
The environment also remains very competitive from a pricing standpoint.
Additional price discounting would result in lower than anticipated price
realization.
Our Sales Growth is Tied to Global Economic Conditions and Changes in Interest
Rates and Currency Exchange Rates Could Affect Our Anticipated Revenue.
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates as well as
fluctuations in currency. A worldwide economic recovery is now underway. If
interest rates rise significantly, this recovery could be less robust than
assumed, likely weakening machinery and engine sales. In general, higher than
expected interest rates, reductions in government spending, higher taxes,
significant currency devaluations, and uncertainty over key policies are some
factors likely to lead to slower economic growth and lower industry demand.
We currently do not engage in hedging transactions that would mitigate
losses from changes in interest rates or currency fluctuation which could result
in higher than expected costs or lower than expected sales.
We Rely Heavily On Commodities in the Manufacturing of Our Equipment and Price
Fluctuations Can Have a Material and Adverse Affect On the Cost Structure of Our
Business.
We are exposed to fluctuations in market prices for commodities,
especially steel. Due to increasing global demand for steel, coupled with steel
supply constraints, the cost of steel increased significantly during 2004 (the
world steel price index rose approximately 125% between June 2003 and June
2004). At this time, we are unable to predict the potential impact of future
increases in steel costs on the cost of our products, or our ability, if any, to
increase the selling price of our products to cover such costs. We have not yet
established arrangements to hedge commodity prices and, where possible, to limit
near-term exposure to fluctuations in raw material prices. As a result, the cost
to manufacture our products may rise at a time when we are unable to increase
the selling price of such products.
Our Business is Subject to Environmental Regulations, With Which the Failure to
Comply Could Result in Substantial Penalties.
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We are regulated by various local and international environmental laws
governing our use of substances and control of emissions in all our operations.
Compliance with these laws could have a material impact on our capital
expenditures, earnings, or competitive position. Our failure or inability to
comply with the applicable laws and regulations could result in monetary or
other penalties, resulting in unanticipated expenditures or restrictions on our
ability to operate.
We Are Dependent on Third-Party Dealers for Much of Our Thomas Equipment Sales,
Which Could Reduce Our Ability to Gain a Foothold in the Marketplace.
We are attempting to build the Thomas brand through direct retail sales,
dealer networks and major supply agreements with United Rental, the largest US
equipment rental chain. Dealers carry inventories of both new and rental
equipment and adjust those inventories based on their assessments of future
needs. Such adjustments can impact our results either positively or negatively.
The current outlook assumes dealers will reduce inventories slightly in the
coming year; more drastic reductions would adversely affect sales.
We are Dependent On Third-party Dealers for Much of Our Thomas Equipment Sales,
Which Could Reduce Our Ability to Gain a Foothold in the Marketplace.
We are attempting to build the Thomas brand through direct retail sales,
dealer networks and major supply agreements with United Rental, the largest US
equipment rental chain. Dealers carry inventories of both new and rental
equipment and adjust those inventories based on their assessments of future
needs. Such adjustments can impact our results either positively or negatively.
The current outlook assumes dealers will reduce inventories slightly in the
coming year; more drastic reductions would adversely affect sales.
We Have Recently Entered Into a Supply Agreement With Hyundai Heavy Industries
Co., Ltd., the Loss of Which Would Result in Significantly Lower Sales Than
Anticipated.
In February 2005, we entered into an agreement with Hyundai Heavy
Industries Co., Ltd. pursuant to which we were engaged as the sole and exclusive
supplier of private label skid loaders, accessories and parts to be sold by
Hyundai throughout the world. The initial term of the agreement with Hyundai is
for two years and will be automatically renewed for successive terms of one
year unless terminated. We anticipate sales to Hyundai to represent a
substantial portion of our skid loader sales for the foreseeable future,
although there is no minimum sales requirement contained in the agreement. The
termination of the Hyundai agreement for any reason or a volume of sales which
is materially below our anticipated levels would result in substantially lower
sales revenue for Thomas Equipment overall.
A Disruption or Termination of Our Relationships With Certain Suppliers Could
Have a Material Adverse Effect On Our Operations.
Certain of the components included in our products are obtained from a
limited number of suppliers, including in particular the engines used for our
skid loaders. Disruption or termination of supplier relationships could have a
material adverse effect on our operations. We believe that alternative sources
could be obtained, if necessary, but the inability to obtain sufficient
quantities of the components or the need to develop alternative sources, if and
as required in the future, could result in delays or reductions in product
shipments which in turn may have an adverse effect on our operating results and
customer relationships.
We May Face Product Liability Claims, Which Could Result in Losses in Excess of
Our Insurance Coverage or in Our Inability to Obtain Adequate Insurance Coverage
in the Future.
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Like most manufacturing companies, we may be subject to significant claims
for product liability and may have difficulty in obtaining product liability
insurance or be forced to pay high premiums. We currently have product liability
insurance and have not been subject to material claims for product liability.
However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain adequate
insurance in the future or that our present or future insurance would prove
adequate to cover potential product claims.
Our Sales Are Subject to Numerous Political Factors, Including Terrorist Attacks
Which Could Cause Unanticipated Declines in Sales.
Political factors in the United States and abroad have a major impact on
global companies. Our business outlook assumes that there will be no major
terrorist attacks. If there is a major terrorist attack, confidence could be
undermined, causing a sharp drop in economic activities and our sales. Attacks
in major developed economies would be the most disruptive.
Risks Relating to Our Current Financing Arrangements
There are a Large Number of Shares Underlying Warrants That May be Available for
Future Sale and the Sale of These Shares May Depress the Market Price of Our
Common Stock.
As of the date of this prospectus, we had 21,250,006 shares of common
stock issued and outstanding and we had convertible notes which could require
the issuance of approximately 13,000,000 additional shares of common stock to
Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., convertible preferred stock which is convertible into
8,333,333 shares of common stock and options and warrants which could require
the issuance of 10,103,333 additional shares of common stock. All of the shares,
including all of the shares issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes
and upon exercise of our warrants and option, are being registered hereunder.
Upon registration such shares may be sold without restriction. The sale of these
shares may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
The Issuance of Shares Upon Conversion of the Convertible Notes and Exercise of
Outstanding Warrants and Options May Cause Immediate and Substantial Dilution to
Our Existing Stockholders.
The issuance of shares upon conversion of the convertible notes and
exercise of warrants and options may result in substantial dilution to the
interests of other stockholders since the selling stockholders may ultimately
convert and sell the stock at a price lower than the current market prices.
Although Laurus may not convert their convertible notes and/or exercise their
warrants if such conversion or exercise would cause them to beneficially own
more than 9.99% of our outstanding common stock, this restriction does not
prevent Laurus from converting and/or exercising some of their holdings, selling
the shares obtained and then converting the rest of their holdings. In this way,
Laurus could sell more than this limit while never holding more than this limit.
If We are Required for Any Reason to Repay Our Outstanding Secured Convertible
Notes to Laurus At an Unexpected Time, We Could Deplete Our Working Capital. Our
Inability to Repay the Secured Convertible Notes, If Required, Could Result in
Legal Action Against Us, Which Could Require the Sale of Substantial Assets.
In November 2004, we entered into various agreements, as subsequently
amended, with Laurus for the sale of up to $27,900,000 principal amount of
secured promissory notes. The $7,900,000 of secured convertible term notes are
due and payable, with interest, on a monthly basis over a three-year period,
unless sooner converted into shares of our common stock. The secured revolving
note and minimum borrowing note in the maximum amount of $20,000,000 are due in
three years, unless sooner converted into shares of our common stock. Any event
of default such as our failure to repay the principal or interest when due, our
failure to pay any taxes when due, our failure to perform under and/or commit
any breach of the security agreements or any ancillary agreement, any event of
default under any other indebtedness by us or any of our subsidiaries could
require the early repayment of the secured convertible notes at a rate of 115%,
including a default interest rate on the outstanding principal balance of the
notes if the default is not cured within the specified grace period. If we are
required to repay the secured convertible notes, we would be required to use our
limited working capital and we would need to raise additional funds. If we were
unable to repay the notes when required, the note holders could commence legal
action against us and foreclose on all of our assets to recover the amounts due.
Any such action would require us to curtail or cease operations.
If We are Unable for Any Reason to Repay Our Outstanding Secured Note Payable to
Roynat Merchant Capital Inc. On Its Due Date of December 30, 2005, It Could
Result in Legal Action Against Us, Which Could Require the Sale of Substantial
Assets.
We issued a $5,397,000 secured debenture to Roynat Merchant Capital
Inc. in February 2005 which is due and payable, in full on December 30, 2005 and
bears interest at the rate of 15% per annum. If the principal amount is not
repaid in full on December 30, 2005 then on December 31, 2005 and the last day
of each month thereafter until payment in full, we agreed to pay additional
interest to Roynat in the amount of $41,515. The obligations to Roynat are
secured by various security agreements and pledges on substantially all of our
assets, subordinated generally to Laurus. If we do not have adequate resources
at such time to repay the debenture, through other financing or the depletion of
our working capital, Roynat could commence legal action against us and foreclose
on our assets in a sufficient amount to recover the amounts due. Any such action
could hinder our ability to operate in the normal course of business.
If an Event of Default Occurs Under the Security Agreement, Secured Convertible
Notes, Warrants, Stock Pledge Agreement or Subordination Agreement, the
Investors Could Take Possession of All Our and Our Subsidiaries' Assets.
In connection with the security agreement we entered into in November
2004, as subsequently amended, we executed a stock pledge agreement in favor of
Laurus granting them a first priority security interest in the common stock of
our subsidiaries, all of our and our subsidiaries' goods, inventory, contractual
rights and general intangibles, receivables, documents, instruments, chattel
paper, and intellectual property. In February 2005, we also entered into
security and stock pledge agreements with Roynat Merchant Capital Inc. in
connection with the issuance of a $5,397,000 subordinated debenture. The
security agreements and stock pledge agreements state that if an event of
default occurs under any agreement with the lenders, the lenders have the right
to take possession of the collateral, to operate our business using the
collateral, and have the right to assign, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of
and deliver all or any part of the collateral, at public or private sale or
otherwise to satisfy our obligations under these agreements.
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If we Sell any Securities at an Effective Price below the Conversion Price of
Our Laurus Debentures or Exercise Price of Our Laurus Warrants, Such Conversion
and Exercises Prices Will be Lowered, Resulting in Additional Dilution to
Shareholders
We have allocated and registered in this offering approximately 16,000,000
shares of common stock to cover the conversion of the debentures and exercise of
warrants by Laurus. If we engage in a lower priced transaction than our current
financing arrangements with Laurus while the convertible debentures or warrants
are outstanding, then the conversion price of the debentures and exercise price
of the warrants will be adjusted to the lower transaction price and we may be
required to issue additional shares of common stock to Laurus. If this occurs,
the number of shares which are registered pursuant to this prospectus may not be
adequate. Accordingly, we may be required to file a subsequent registration
statement covering additional shares. If the shares we have allocated and are
registering herewith are not adequate and we are required to file an additional
registration statement, we may incur substantial costs in connection therewith.
If We Sell Any Securities At a an Effective Price Below $3.00 Per Share, the
Exercise Price of Our Roynat Warrants Will be Lowered, Resulting in Additional
Dilution to Shareholders
We have allocated and registered in this offering 1,000,000 shares of
common stock to cover the exercise of warrants by Roynat Merchant Capital. If we
engage in a lower priced transaction than $3.00 per share while the Roynat
warrants are outstanding, then the exercise price of the warrants will be
adjusted to account for the dilution to Roynat and we may be required to issue
additional shares of common stock to Roynat. If this occurs, the number of
shares which are registered pursuant to this prospectus may not be adequate.
Accordingly, we may be required to file a subsequent registration statement
covering additional shares. If the shares we have allocated and are registering
herewith are not adequate and we are required to file an additional registration
statement, we may incur substantial costs in connection therewith.
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If Our Subsidiary's Preference Shareholder Elects to Have the Preference Shares
Redeemed, We Will be Required to Pay $8,303,000, Which May Not be Available or
Which Would Reduce Working Capital
In connection with our acquisition of the assets of Thomas Equipment
Limited, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. issued
Preference Shares having a value of $8,303,000 to the owner of Thomas Equipment
Limited. The Preference Shares are redeemable at the option of the holder at any
time after April 1, 2006. If we are required to pay the redemption amount, we
may be unable to pay such amount due to unavailability of sufficient working
capital. In such event, we would be required to raise additional capital which
may not be available on reasonable terms or at all.
Our Common Stock May be Subject to the "Penny Stock" Rules of the Sec and the
Trading Market in Our Securities is Limited, Which Makes Transactions in Our
Stock Cumbersome and May Reduce the Value of an Investment in Our Stock.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 3a51-1 which
establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us,
as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or
with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain
exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, Rule
15g-9 requires:
o that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions
in penny stocks; and
o the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement
to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the
penny stock to be purchased
In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks,
the broker or dealer must:
o obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of
the person; and
o make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny
stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient
knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of
evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a
penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny
stock market, which, in highlight form:
o sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the
suitability determination; and
o that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from
the investor prior to the transaction.
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Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in
securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult
for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market
value of our stock.
Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny
stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the
commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative,
current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to
an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly
statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny
stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this prospectus contains "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as
"believes," "estimates," "could," "possibly," "probably," "anticipates,"
"projects," "expects," "may," "will," or "should" or other variations or similar
words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the
forward-looking statements will be achieved. The following matters constitute
cautionary statements identifying important factors with respect to those
forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to vary materially from the future results anticipated by
those forward-looking statements. Among the key factors that have a direct
bearing on our results of operations are the effects of various governmental
regulations, fluctuations in currency exchange rates or interest rates, the
fluctuation of our direct costs and the costs and effectiveness of our operating
strategy.
USE OF PROCEEDS
This prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered
and sold from time to time by the selling stockholders. We will not receive any
proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering. However, we
will receive the sale price of any common stock we sell to the selling
stockholders upon exercise of the option and/or warrants. We expect to use the
proceeds received from the exercise of the option and/or warrants, if any, for
general working capital purposes.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our common stock is currently quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin
Board under the symbol TEQI. For the periods indicated, the following table sets
forth the high and low bid prices per share of common stock. The below prices
represent inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown, or commission
and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. All prices have been
adjusted for a one-for-40 reverse stock split effected in October 2004.
2005
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Common Stock High Low
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Second Quarter Ended April 19, 2005 $6.00 $4.50
First Quarter Ended March 31, 2005 $8.00 $3.90
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2004
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Common Stock High Low
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Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2004 $5.00 $0.40
Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2004 $2.00 $1.20
Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2004 $2.40 $1.20
First Quarter Ended March 31, 2004 $2.40 $0.40
2003
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Common Stock High Low
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Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2003 $2.80 $0.80
Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2003 $2.40 $1.20
Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2003 $8.00 $1.60
First Quarter Ended March 31, 2003 $3.20 $0.40
As of March 30, 2005, there were approximately 325 stockholders of
record of our common stock. Our registrar and transfer agent is Interwest Stock
Transfer, Inc.
Dividend Policy
We have not adopted any policy regarding the payment of dividends on our
common stock. We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in
the foreseeable future. All cash resources are expected to be invested in
developing our business. We are not permitted to pay dividends on our common
stock except with the prior consent of Roynat and Laurus.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and
results of our operations should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this
registration statement. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. All statements regarding future events, our
future financial performance and operating results, our business strategy and
our financing plans are forward-looking statements. In many cases, you can
identify forward-looking statements by terminology, such as "may," "will,"
"should," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates,"
"predicts," "potential" or "continue," or the negative of such terms and other
comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating
these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including,
but not limited to, those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this
registration statement.
UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT
SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA
Overview
Thomas Equipment, Inc. has two business segments, Thomas Equipment and
Pneutech.
Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc acquired the business, fixed assets and
inventory of Thomas Equipment Limited from McCain Foods Limited effective
October 1, 2004, and manufactures and distributes through a worldwide network of
dealers and distributors a full line of skid steer and mini skid steer loaders
as well as attachments, mobile screening plants and six models of mini
excavators. In addition to industrial and construction products, Thomas
Equipment manufactures a complete line of potato harvesting and handling
equipment, and also operates six retail stores, three in Atlantic Canada, one in
Presque Isle, Maine, one in Aurora, Colorado and one in Chicago, Illinois.
Thomas Equipment Limited originated in 1943 as a manufacturer of farm equipment
and in 1964, was acquired by McCain Foods Limited. In 1969, Thomas Equipment
Limited further diversified its product line with the development of the world's
first hydrostatic drive skid steer loader. Today, this business manufactures a
full line of skid steer loaders, attachments, screening plants, excavators, and
other agricultural and industrial equipment as noted above.
Pneutech, established in 1973, and its subsidiaries are engaged in the
fluid power industry providing distribution and manufacturing of pneumatic and
hydraulic components and systems for the industrial market, distribution and
manufacturing of hydraulic components and systems for the mobile market and
manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders and metal gaskets for the industrial
market. Pneutech is a strategic supplier to Thomas Equipment, as well as 15,000
other active customers. Pneutech maintains nine manufacturing and distribution
facilities in Canada and one manufacturing plant in South Korea. It has a
diverse array of capabilities in the distribution of fluid power components as
well as manufacturing spiral wound metal gaskets and steel components.
Although a significant portion of our sales are transacted in the U.S.,
Korea and Europe, most of our assets and operations are in Canada and, as a
result, our functional currency for recording transactions is the Canadian
dollar, which is then translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
Amounts reported throughout this discussion derived from specific financial
statements are translated at various period end rates or average period rates.
Other amounts not related to results of operations or financial condition have
been translated to U.S. dollars at the December 31, 2004 rate of $0.8303 per
Canadian dollar.
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Reorganization of Maxim Mortgage Corporation to Thomas Equipment, Inc.
On October 11, 2004, Thomas Equipment, Inc., formerly Maxim Mortgage
Corporation, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Thomas
Equipment 2004 Inc., Thomas Ventures Inc., both of which were formed in 2004 for
the purposes of the asset acquisition described below. Under the terms of the
agreement, we acquired 100% of the common stock of Thomas Equipment 2004 and
Thomas Ventures in exchange for the issuance by us of 16,945,000 common shares
(approximately 94% of the outstanding shares immediately after the
reorganization). Although we were the legal acquirer, Thomas Equipment 2004 has
been identified as the accounting acquirer and as such the acquisition has been
accounted for as a recapitalization. The officers and directors of Thomas
Equipment 2004 and Thomas Ventures assumed similar positions with us. As a
result, our consolidated financial statements represent the results of
operations and cash flows of the accounting acquirer from the date of its
inception, October 1, 2004.
Acquisition of Operating Assets from Predecessor Business - Thomas Equipment
Limited
On November 9, 2004, Thomas Equipment 2004 acquired the business, fixed
assets and inventory of Thomas Equipment Limited, an unrelated company for
$33,879, which includes $5,210 in capital leases, effective as of October 1,
2004. Thomas Equipment Limited is considered to be a predecessor business of
ours. As a result, we have included discussions of its results of operations for
the periods prior to the acquisition.
Prior to acquisition, Thomas Equipment Limited was not generating
sufficient cash flows to cover its operating costs and to fund investments in
working capital and additions to property, plant and equipment, and also had a
working capital deficit and shareholder's deficit at the date acquired. We have
obtained a flexible borrowing base in connection with the acquisition of Thomas
Equipment Limited's business and certain of its assets to fund our operations
which we believe will provide us with sufficient resources to operate for the
next twelve months (see discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources below).
Acquisition of Operating Businesses - Pneutech, Inc. and Subsidiaries
On February 28, 2005, we acquired 100% of the common stock of Pneutech, in
exchange for the issuance by us of a total of 1,082,639 shares of our common
stock and warrants to purchase 211,062 shares of common stock, exercisable at
$3.00 per share. An additional 167,359 shares of common stock were issued as of
the closing in exchange for the cancellation of approximately $508 of debt owed
by Pneutech.
Upon the closing, Pneutech also redeemed 929 preference shares and 530,000
special shares owned by 3156176 Canada, Inc. for an aggregate of $523. Clifford
Rhee, the President and a member of our Board of Directors is the beneficial
owner of 3156176 Canada, Inc., which was the owner of approximately 47% of the
common shares, 929 preference shares and 530,000 special shares of Pneutech. Mr.
Rhee is also the President and a member of the Board of Directors of Pneutech.
Upon the Closing of the acquisition, Mr. Rhee continues to serve as President of
both the Company and Pneutech. The members of the Company's Board were appointed
as members of the Pneutech Board.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Although the revenue generating activities of Thomas Equipment Limited,
the predecessor business, remained significantly intact after the acquisition,
there have been changes in our distribution strategy, cost structure, hedging
and financing activities. As a result, we believe that the expenses of the
predecessor business are not representative of our current business, financial
condition or results of operations. Accordingly, where practicable we have
included various forward looking statements regarding effects of our new
operating structure.
Because of the integrated nature of Thomas Equipment's sole manufacturing
operation and common administrative and marketing support functions, the Thomas
Equipment business is treated by management as a single operating segment for
the purpose of making operating decisions and assessing performance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 COMPARED TO 2003
The information contained in this section, "For the year ended June 30, 2004
compared to 2003," is related to our predecessor and is the only section
in this MD&A that has been reviewed with management of that
predecessor business, Thomas Equipment Limited.
Going Concern
The financial statements of the predecessor business, Thomas Equipment
Limited, have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the
realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the
normal course of business for the foreseeable future. This company was not
generating sufficient cash flows to cover its operating costs and to fund
investments in working capital and additions to property, plant and equipment,
and also had a working capital deficit and shareholder's deficiency at the date
the business was acquired by Thomas Equipment.
These conditions cast substantial doubt upon the validity of the going
concern assumption. Thomas Equipment Limited's parent, McCain Foods Limited has
committed to provide financial support to ensure Thomas Equipment Limited is
able to settle its obligations after the sale of its business, fixed assets and
inventory to Thomas Equipment, however this commitment is limited to Thomas
Equipment Limited's remaining obligations as they become due, and does not
involve any continued financial support of the business now operated by Thomas
Equipment.
As a result, the ability of Thomas Equipment to continue as a going
concern and to meet its obligations as they fall due is dependant upon our
ability to secure additional financing as required and upon attaining profitable
operations (see Liquidity and Capital Resources section below for further
discussion on this matter).
Market Conditions and Company Developments in 2004
In 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited continued to operate under challenging
market conditions. The weakness of the U.S. dollar negatively impacted Thomas
Equipment Limited's financial performance, as the majority of Thomas Equipment
Limited's costs and expenses were incurred in Canadian dollars. In addition,
escalating raw material costs, particularly steel (the world steel price index
rose approximately 125% between June 2003 and June 2004) put pressure on gross
margins and the uncertainty of raw material costs is expected to continue to
remain a challenge for TE2004 in the future.
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Thomas Equipment Limited's market share in the Canadian loader market for
2004 was approximately 3.76% compared to approximately 3.50% in 2003, based on
information obtained from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
2004 represented a vital year for Thomas Equipment Limited in terms of
innovation. The new to market T900 Screen, which is less expensive and more
mobile compared to a competitor's similar product was developed to meet the
needs and wants of customers. Product lines were also expanded to include a
variety of loaders and mini skids (T320, T205, T250/ T255, 35DT).
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% Change
For the year ended June 30 2003 2004 2003 to 2004
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Revenues $ 49,274 100.0% $55,705 100.0% 13.1%
Cost of Goods 43,615 88.5% 47,559 85.4% 9.0%
Gross Profit 5,659 11.5% 8,146 14.6% 43.9%
Selling Expenses 5,810 11.8% 6,179 11.1% 6.4%
G&A Expenses 3,551 7.2% 5,472 9.8% 54.1%
Research and Development 134 0.3% 1,052 1.9% 685.1%
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 197 0.4% 1,657 3.0% 741.0%
Other Expense (Income) (3,051) (6.2%) 702 1.3% 123.0%
Operating Loss (982) (2.0%) (6,916) (12.4%) 604.3%
Net Financial (Income) Expense (34) -- 4,574 8.2% *
Provision for Income Taxes 72 0.1% 65 0.1% (9.72%)
Net Loss (1,020) (2.1%) (11,555) (20.7%) 1,032.8%
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* Percentage too large to be meaningful
Revenues
Revenues increased by 13% to $55,705 for the year ended June 30, 2004
compared to $49,274 for fiscal 2003. Overall sales volumes in 2004
remained relatively unchanged from 2003, although the product mix changed
due to a decision in fiscal 2004 to reduce the number of loaders being
sold through the auction channel, and focus on enhancing stronger dealer
relationships to allow Thomas Equipment Limited to increase its overall
profitability on its sales. By the end of fiscal 2004, Thomas Equipment
Limited had entirely exited the sale of loaders through the auction
channel.
The primary reasons for the increase in revenues relates to selling price
increases to compensate for escalating raw material increases (price
increases ranged between 3% - 5% depending on geographical location and
product line), coupled with the weakening of the U.S. dollar, as
approximately 35% of Thomas Equipment Limited sales were denominated in
non-US dollar currencies (primarily the Euro and Canadian dollar) whose
relative value increased compared to the previous year.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales increased by 9% to $47,559 for the year ended June 30, 2004
compared to $43,615 for fiscal 2003 mainly due to a 40% increase in Thomas
Equipment Limited's cost of steel (which accounts for approximately 10% of
Thomas Equipment Limited's cost of sales) coupled with the weakening of
the U.S. dollar which increased manufacturing costs, as those costs are
primarily incurred in Canadian dollars.
As a result of the above, gross profit margin increased by 43.9% to $8,146
for the year ended June 30, 2004 compared to $5,659 for fiscal 2003.
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Selling Expenses
Selling expenses increased by 6.4% to $6,179 for the year ended June 30,
2004 compared to $5,810 for fiscal 2003. As a percentage of revenues,
selling costs increased to 11.8% in 2004 from 11.1% in 2003. This increase
primarily related to Thomas Equipment Limited's focus on its dealer
network versus the use of auctions in 2003.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses which consist of administrative
expenses, insurance, legal and other non-manufacturing related expenses,
increased by 54.1%, or $1,921, to $5,472 in fiscal 2004 compared to $3,551
for fiscal 2003. The increase in these costs is due in part to the
weakening of the U.S. dollar as the majority of these costs are incurred
in Canadian dollars. This was coupled with higher product liability
insurance premiums and deductible costs, higher legal fees resulting from
marketing the company for sale, completion of an environmental audit and
more aggressive attempts to collect delinquent accounts, and higher
employee benefit costs due to the reduction in the discount rate used to
determine the annual benefit cost.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs, including outsourced engineering costs,
increased by $918 from $134 in fiscal 2003 to $1,052 in fiscal 2004 in an
effort to expand and improve Thomas Equipment Limited's product lines.
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Thomas Equipment Limited's provision for doubtful accounts expense
increased by $1,460, or 741% to $1,657 in fiscal 2004 from $197 in fiscal
2003. The terms of Thomas Equipment Limited's trade and financing
receivables extend for periods of between 6 - 18 months before they start
to become due for payment. During the first quarter of 2004 (September 30,
2003), the number and magnitude of overdue accounts started to increase
relating to sales from as early as mid 2002, when the U.S. economy, and to
a certain extent the world, was in an economic recession. As a result,
during the second quarter of 2004, management performed a detailed review
and investigation of their aged receivables and determined that an
increase in the provision was required to reserve for the accounts that
were becoming overdue. This was continually monitored throughout the year
and collection efforts were stepped up in an attempt to collect these
overdue accounts. See critical accounting policies below for a description
of the policy & risk of actual results being different than estimates used
in determining a provision for doubtful accounts.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense) consisted primarily of restructuring charges &
foreign currency gains and losses, and amounted to a net expense of $702
in 2004 compared to a net income of $3,051 in 2003. Significant reasons
for this change are as follows:
o Thomas Equipment Limited recorded a restructuring charge of
approximately $886 in 2004 related to severance costs associated
with a decision to terminate certain employees. The restructuring
program's goal was to reduce annual costs by approximately $1,500
(including salaries, benefits and travel).
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o A foreign exchange loss of $106 was recorded in 2004 versus a gain
of $3,061 in 2003 on foreign currency forward exchange contracts
entered into to manage some of the company's foreign exchange risk
on its U.S. dollar sales. The gain in fiscal 2003 was primarily
caused by the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian
dollar over the course of fiscal 2003 as the fair value of Thomas
Equipment Limited's foreign exchange contracts was greater on June
30, 2003 compared to June 30, 2002. In fiscal 2004, many of the
contracts with positive fair values matured resulting in a
relatively small net loss for the year.
Net Financial Income (Expense)
Net financial expense, consisting of interest income (expense) and
dividends on preferred stock, amounted to an expense of $4,574 in 2004
compared to an income of $34 in 2003. In 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited
recorded a dividend of $4,565 which comprised significantly all of the
change from 2003. In fiscal 2003, prior to the adoption of SFAS 150, the
dividends on the preferred stock was recorded as dividends in the
consolidated statement of shareholder's deficiency. As most of the Thomas
Equipment Limited's financial support from the McCain group was in the
form of preferred shares throughout fiscal 2003 and most of 2004, interest
charges from affiliates within the McCain group only amounted to $256 in
2004 and $134 in 2003. Other net interest income amounted to $247 in 2004
and $165 in 2003 which primarily came from receivables.
Provision for Income Taxes
Thomas Equipment Limited has historically experienced operating losses,
and as Thomas Equipment Limited's management were uncertain as to whether
Thomas Equipment Limited would be able to utilize these tax losses before
they expire, they provided a reserve for the income tax benefits
associated with Thomas Equipment Limited's net future tax assets which
primarily relate to its cumulative net operating losses. The amounts
recorded as an income tax expense related to large corporation taxes and
income taxes incurred by its European subsidiary, Thomas Europe NV.
Net Loss
As a result of the above Thomas Equipment Limited reported a net loss of
$11,555, for fiscal 2004, compared to a net loss of $1,020 for fiscal
2003.
Comprehensive Loss
Thomas Equipment Limited recorded losses for currency translation
adjustments of $165 and $2,369 for fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively,
related to the translation of its accounts to U.S. dollars for reporting
purposes.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 COMPARED TO
DECEMBER 31, 2003
The comparative information contained in this section is that of Thomas
Equipment, Inc. for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and that of our
predecessor, Thomas Equipment Limited, for the three months ended December 31,
2003.
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For the three months ended % Change
December 31, (unaudited) 2003 2004 2003 to 2004
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Revenues $ 11,928 100.0% $14,633 100.0% 22.7%
Cost of Goods 10,664 89.4% 12,358 84.5% 15.9%
Gross Profit 1,264 10.6% 2,275 15.5% 80.0%
Selling Expenses 1,499 12.6% 1,361 9.3% (9.2%)
G&A Expenses 1,265 10.6% 1,219 8.3% (3.6%)
Research and Development 355 3.0% 245 1.7% (31.0%)
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 827 6.9% 74 0.5% (91.1%)
Stock Based Compensation -- -- 6,431 43.9% *
Other (Income) Expense (629) (5.3%) 216 1.5% (134.3%)
Operating Loss (2,053) (17.2%) (7,271) (49.7%) (254.2%)
Net Financial (Income) Expense (23) -- 884 6.0% *
Provision for Income Taxes 17 -- -- -- *
Net Loss (2,047) (17.2%) (8,155) (55.7%) (298.4%)
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* Percentage too large to be meaningful
Revenues
For the three months ended December 31, 2004, revenues increased by 22.7%
to $14,633 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $11,928 for the same
period in 2003. Overall sales volumes in the three months ended December
31, 2004 remained relatively unchanged from the same period in 2003.
However, the product mix changed due to a decision in fiscal 2004 to
reduce the number of loaders and screeners being sold through the auction
channel, and focus on enhancing stronger dealer relationships to allow
Thomas Equipment Limited to increase its overall profitability on its
sales. By July 1, 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited had entirely exited the
sale of loaders through the auction channel as noted above. The impact of
this decision was to increase revenues by approximately $800 for the
quarter ended December 31, 2004. Selling prices were increased to
compensate for escalating raw material increases (price increases ranged
between 3% - 5% depending on geographical location and product line). The
impact of this increase was approximately $400. As approximately 35% of
sales were denominated in non U.S. dollar currencies (primarily the Euro
and the Canadian dollar), the weakening of the U.S. dollar, increased
reported sales in the quarter ended December 31, 2004 by approximately
$1,000 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2003, as the relative
value of these non U.S. dollar denominated sales increased compared to the
previous year..
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales increased by 15.9% to $12,358 for the three months ended
December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $10,664 for the
same period in 2003. As a percentage of sales, costs of sales were 89.4%
for the three months ended December 2003 compared to 84.5% for the same
period in 2003. The main reason for the decrease in costs of sales as a
percentage of sales from 2003 to 2004 relates to Thomas Equipment
Limited's decision, in 2003, to stop selling via auction channels thus
decreasing cost of sales as a percentage of sales by approximately 6%.
This was partially offset by an increase in our total cost of sales of
approximately 3% due to rising steel prices which account for
approximately 10% of our total cost of sales. As a result of the above,
the gross profit margin increased by 80.0% to $2,275 for the three months
ended December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $1,264 for
the same period in 2003.
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Selling Expenses
Selling expenses decreased by 9.2% to $1,361 for the second quarter ended
December 31, 2004 compared to $1,499 for the same period in 2003. As a
percentage of sales, selling costs also decreased to 9.3% in 2004 from
12.6% in 2003 and 11.1% for Thomas Equipment Limited's year ended June 30,
2004. These decreases primarily resulted from additional expenditures in
2003 as Thomas Equipment Limited exited from auction sales and focused on
increasing dealer sales.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses, consisting of administrative
expenses, insurance, legal and other non-manufacturing related expenses,
remained relatively stable decreasing by 3.6%, or $46, to $1,219 for the
three months ended December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment
Limited's $1,265 for the same period in 2003. This decrease is mainly due
to the reduction in staff count initiated in July 2004.
Research and Development Costs
Although we have made a commitment to research and development costs, they
were 31% lower amounting to $245 for the second quarter of ended December
31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $355 for the same period
in 2003. The amount spent during the second quarter of fiscal 2005 is
consistent with our plans for fiscal year 2005 and is lower than the same
period of fiscal 2004 because Thomas Equipment Limited essentially had no
such costs in the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for doubtful accounts expense decreased significantly by 91.1%
to $74 for the second quarter 2004 from Thomas Equipment Limited's $827
for the same period in 2003. The reason for this decrease is a result of
the 2003 provision being increased to compensate for the accounts that
were becoming overdue, as determined by the management review during the
quarter ended December 31, 2003, as noted above.
Stock Based Compensation
At our inception and for the second quarter 2005 we issued 16,945,000
shares to our founders for $2,855 or an average of $0.20 per share and
sold 1,980,000 shares to Laurus for $20. Management has estimated, using
the price that the highest paying founding shareholder paid and an
analysis of the market price of the stock immediately after the
reorganization, that the fair value of the shares was $0.59. We have
recorded $6,431 as an immediate expense for the difference in the values.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), consisting of foreign currency losses and other
miscellaneous expenses, amounted to an expense of $216 in the quarter
ended December 31, 2004 from Thomas Equipment Limited's net other income
of $629 for the same quarter ended in 2003. In 2003 Thomas Equipment
Limited had a foreign exchange gain on foreign currency forward exchange
contracts entered into to manage some of the company's foreign exchange
risk on its U.S. dollar sales. The gain in 2003 was primarily caused by
the 4.4% weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar between
June 2003 and December 2003 as the fair value of Thomas Equipment
Limited's foreign exchange contracts was greater on December 31, 2003
compared to June 30, 2003. In fiscal 2004, many of the contracts with
positive fair values were exercised resulting in a small net loss for
fiscal year 2004. We did not enter into, nor do we have, any such
contracts in the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
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Net Financial Income (Expense)
Net financial income (expense), consisting of interest income (expense),
amortization of debt discounts and debt premiums and dividends on
preferred stock, amounted to an net expense of $884 in the quarter ended
December 31, 2004 compared to an net income of $23 in same quarter ended
in 2003. In 2004, we entered into various debt agreements which resulted
in financing charges consisting of amortization of deferred financing
costs, warrant, stock option and premium amortization of approximately
$431 (an effective interest rate of 8%); dividends on preferred shares of
approximately $95 (an effective interest rate of 8%) and interest charges
on issued debt of $358.
During the same period in 2003 most of the Thomas Equipment Limited's
financial support from the McCain group was in the form of preferred
shares resulting in interest charges from affiliates within the McCain
group offset by other net interest income which primarily came from
receivables.
Provision for Income Taxes
During the second quarter 2005, we experienced an operating loss for a
loss for tax purposes. Thomas Equipment Limited had historically
experienced operating losses, and as Thomas Equipment Limited's management
were uncertain as to whether Thomas Equipment Limited would be able to
utilize these tax losses before they expire, they provided a reserve for
the income tax benefits associated with Thomas Equipment Limited's net
future tax assets which primarily related to its cumulative net operating
losses. We have adopted the same policy to reserve such net tax assets
until such time profitability is reasonably assured and it becomes more
likely than not that we will be able to utilize such assets.
Net Loss
As a result of the above we reported a net loss of $8,155 for the quarter
ended December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's net loss of
$2,047 for same period in 2003.
Comprehensive Loss
For the quarter ended December 31, 2004 we recorded losses for currency
translation adjustments of $226 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's
loss of $926 for the same period in 2003 related to the translation of
accounts to U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 COMPARED TO
DECEMBER 31, 2003
Unlike the operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2004, which
are our standalone results, the results of operations for the six months ended
December 31, 2004 are a combination of our results for the three months ended
December 31, 2004 and those of our predecessor, Thomas Equipment Limited, for
the three months ended September 30, 2004. The combined amounts for the six
months ended December 31, 2004 do not include any adjustments for operating
differences between us and Thomas Equipment Limited. Significant differences
exist in "net financial (income) expense" where we have a significantly
different borrowing structure and in "other (income) expense," as Thomas
Equipment Limited recognized gains (losses) on the revaluation of foreign
currency contracts that we currently do not use. As a result the results of
operations for the six months ended December 31, 2004 are not necessarily
indicative of what our results would have been for the six months had we
operated for the entire six months under our current operating structure.
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For the six months ended % Change
December 31, (unaudited) 2003 2004** 2003 to 2004
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Revenues $ 26,578 100.0% $ 28,490 100.0% 7.2%
Cost of Goods 23,076 86.8% 24,128 84.7% 4.6%
Gross Profit 3,502 13.2% 4,362 15.3% 24.6%
Selling Expenses 3,071 11.6% 3,158 11.1% 2.8%
G&A Expenses 2,320 8.7% 3,130 11.0% 34.9%
Research and Development 355 1.3% 555 1.9% 56.3%
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 963 3.6% 115 0.4% (88.1%)
Stock Based Compensation -- -- 6,431 22.6% *
Other (Income) Expense (659) (2.5%) (668) (2.3%) --
Operating Loss (2,548) (9.6%) (8,359) (29.3%) (228.1%)
Net Financial (Income) Expense 33 0.1% 1,383 4.9% *
Provision for Income Taxes 33 0.1% 15 -- --
Net Loss (2,614) (9.8%) (9,757) (34.2%) (273.3%)
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* Percentage too large to be meaningful
** Derived from the combination of our results of operations from inception,
October 1, 2004 (post acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited assets) and
the three month results of Thomas Equipment Limited (pre acquisition, July
1, 2004 through September 30, 2004). This combined information is not
intended to be a measure of operating results in accordance with
accounting principle generally accepted in the United States of America.
This information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would
have occurred during the period presented nor what may be expected in the
future. Additionally, this information does not include adjustments which
may be necessary to reflect differences in operating structures and
therefore is not necessarily a fair presentation of the results.
Revenues
For the six months ended December 31, 2004, revenues increased by 7.1% to
$28,490 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $26,578 for the same period
in 2003. While, overall sales volumes in the six months ended December 31,
2004 remained relatively unchanged from the same period in 2003, the
product mix changed due to a decision in fiscal 2004 to reduce the number
of loaders and screeners being sold through the auction channel, and focus
on enhancing stronger dealer relationships to allow Thomas Equipment
Limited to increase its overall profitability on its sales. By July 1,
2004, Thomas Equipment Limited had entirely exited the sale of loaders
through the auction channel as noted above.
The primary reason for the increase in revenues relates to selling price
increases to compensate for escalating raw material increases (price
increases ranged between 3% - 5% depending on geographical location and
product line), coupled with the weakening of the U.S. dollar, as
approximately 35% of our sales are denominated in non-US dollar currencies
(primarily the Euro and Canadian dollar) whose relative value increased
compared to the previous year.
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Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales increased by 15.9% to $12,358 for the three months ended
December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $10,664 for the
same period in 2003. As a percentage of sales, costs of sales were 89.4%
for the three months ended December 2003 compared to 84.5% for the same
period in 2003. The main reason for the decrease in costs of sales as a
percentage of sales from 2003 to 2004 relates to Thomas Equipment
Limited's decision, in 2003, to stop selling via auction channels thus
decreasing cost of sales as a percentage of sales by approximately 6%.
This was partially offset by an increase in the our total cost of sales of
approximately 3% due to rising steel prices which account for
approximately 10% of our total cost of sales. As a result of the above,
the gross profit margin increased by 80.0% to $2,275 for the three months
ended December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $1,264 for
the same period in 2003.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses increased by 2.8% to $3,158 for the six months ended
December 31, 2004 compared to $3,071 for the same period in 2003. As a
percentage of revenues, selling costs decreased to 11.1% in 2004 from
11.6% in 2003 and were consistent with Thomas Equipment Limited's 11.1%
for year ended June 30, 2004. The decrease as a percentage of revenues was
due to additional expenditures in 2003 resulting from Thomas Equipment
Limited's decision to exit the auction sales business and focus on
increasing dealer sales.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses, consisting of administrative
expenses, insurance, legal and other non-manufacturing related expenses,
increased by 34.9%, or $810, to $3,130 for the six months ended December
31, 2004 compared to $2,320 for the same period in 2003. Expenses in
Thomas Equipment Limited for the three months ended September 30, 2004
contributed significantly to this increase resulting from higher product
liability insurance and deductible costs, pension curtailment expenses and
legal costs associated with marketing Thomas Equipment Limited for sale as
well as the impact of the weaker U.S. dollar as the majority of these
costs are incurred in Canadian dollars.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs increased by 56.3% to $555 for the six
months ended December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's $355
for the same period in 2003. The amount spent during the six months ended
December 31, 2004 is consistent with our plans for fiscal year 2005 and is
greater than the same period of 2003 because Thomas Equipment Limited
spent no money on research and development costs in the first quarter of
fiscal 2004.
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for doubtful accounts expense decreased significantly by 88.1%
to $115 for the second quarter 2004 from Thomas Equipment Limited's $963
for the same period in 2003. The reason for this decrease is a result of
the 2003 provision being increased to compensate for the accounts that
were becoming overdue, as determined by the management review during the
quarter ended December 31, 2003.
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Stock Based Compensation
At our inception and for the second quarter 2004 we issued 16,945,000
shares to our founders for $2,855 or an average of $0.20 per share and
sold 1,980,000 shares to Laurus for $20. Management has estimated, using
the price that the highest paying founding shareholder paid and an
analysis of the market price of the stock immediately after the
reorganization, that the fair value of the shares was $0.59. We have
recorded $6,431 as an immediate expense for the difference in the values.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), consisting of foreign currency losses and other
miscellaneous expenses, amounted to an expense of $216 in the quarter
ended December 31, 2004 from Thomas Equipment Limited's net other income
of $629 for the same quarter ended in 2003. In 2003 Thomas Equipment
Limited had a foreign exchange gain on foreign currency forward exchange
contracts entered into to manage some of the company's foreign exchange
risk on its U.S. dollar sales. The gain in 2003 was primarily caused by
the 4.4% weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar between
June 2003 and December 2003 as the fair value of Thomas Equipment
Limited's foreign exchange contracts was greater on December 31, 2003
compared to June 30, 2003. In fiscal 2004, many of the contracts with
positive fair values were exercised resulting in a small net loss for
fiscal year 2004. We did not enter into, nor do we have, any such
contracts in the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
Net Financial Income (Expense)
Net financial income (expense), consisting of interest income (expense),
amortization of debt discounts and debt premiums and dividends on
preferred stock, amounted to an expense of $1,383 for the six months ended
December 31, 2004 compared to a net expense of $33 for the same period in
2003. In 2004, we entered into various debt agreements which resulted in
financing charges consisting of amortization of deferred financing costs,
warrants, stock option and premiums of approximately $431 (an effective
interest rate of 8%); dividends on preferred shares of approximately $95
(an effective interest rate of 8%) and interest charges on issued debt of
$358 (an effective interest rate of 7%).
During 2003 and for three months ended September 30, 2004 most of Thomas
Equipment Limited's financial support from the McCain group was in the
form of preferred shares resulting in interest charges from affiliates
within the McCain group offset by other net interest income which
primarily came from receivables.
Provision for Income Taxes
During the three months ended September 30, 2004 and the three months
ended December 31, 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited and Thomas Equipment,
respectively, experienced operating and tax losses. Thomas Equipment
Limited had historically experienced operating losses, and as Thomas
Equipment Limited's management were uncertain as to whether Thomas
Equipment Limited would be able to utilize these tax losses before they
expire, they provided a reserve for the income tax benefits associated
with Thomas Equipment Limited's net future tax assets which primarily
relate to its cumulative net operating losses. We have adopted the same
policy to reserve such net tax assets until such time profitability is
reasonable assured and it becomes more likely than not that we will be
able to utilize such assets.
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Net Loss
As a result of the above Thomas Equipment and Thomas Equipment Limited
reported a combined net loss of $9,757 for the six months ended December
31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's net loss of $2,614 for
same period in 2003.
Comprehensive Loss
Currency translation adjustments amounted to a loss of $952 for the six
months ended December 31, 2004 compared to Thomas Equipment Limited's loss
of $900 for the same period in 2003 related to the translation of accounts
to U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
PROFORMA COMBINED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THOMAS EQUIPMENT LIMITED AND
PNEUTECH FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 AND FISCAL 2005 FORWARD LOOKING
OUTLOOK
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For the year ended June 30 2004
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Revenues $ 97,559 100%
Cost of Goods 80,341 82.4%
Gross Profit 17,218 17.6%
Selling Expenses 9,101 9.3%
G&A Expenses 14,001 14.4%
Stock Based Compensation 6,431 6.6%
Operating Loss (12,315) (12.6%)
Net Financial (Income) Expense 11,034 11.3%
Provision for Income Taxes 66 --
Net Loss (23,415) (24.0)
Derived from our unaudited proforma financial statements
Revenues
We have not significantly altered the revenue generating activities as a
result of our acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited's operations. We do
expect to make further changes in our relationships with dealers which we
believe will have more of an effect on our expense structure than on
revenues. Our primary focus will be to increase revenues through the
expansion of our dealer network and entrance into new markets.
As part of the exclusive global supply agreement with Hyundai Heavy
Industries, we expect to achieve significant increases in revenues
starting in the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2006 and beyond. The two year
agreement stipulates exclusive supply of Thomas products under a private
label arrangement to Hyundai's worldwide distribution channels.
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Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
We expect to make improvements to reduce manufacturing costs. We cannot
predict the future costs of raw materials or labor but assuming they
remain stable our goal is to achieve a 22% gross margin within the next
two years., by optimizing internal manufacturing capabilities and by
maximizing our corporate vertical supply channels. In addition, the roll
out of the Hyundai global supply agreement will generate additional volume
and hence savings.
Selling Expenses
We expect our selling expenses to remain relatively consistent in the
future but they may increase slightly as we spend more resources in
developing new markets.
General and Administrative Expenses
Upon the acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited's business we
discontinued the use of a defined benefit plan, and are now utilizing a
defined contribution (matching) pension plan which will fix the expected
fiscal 2005 contributions at approximately $150, based on current employee
participation (under Thomas Equipment Limited's defined benefit plan, its
costs were affected by variables such as plan earnings, actuarial gains
and losses, and assumptions over discount rates). Insurance premiums and
deductible expenses will continue to be a significant expense and may
increase slightly as we receive new ratings after our disassociation from
Thomas Equipment Limited's parent. Other expense items will remain stable
except that we will have approximately $200 additional transition and
integration expenses associated with our acquisitions and being a public
company.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development expenses are expected to remain relatively
unchanged at approximately $1,050 in fiscal 2005.
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Thomas Equipment's management intends to improve credit controls and
collection procedures as its' receivables will be included in determining
Thomas' borrowing base. Although it is expected that fewer losses will
occur we can not reasonable determine, at this time, the amount by which
these controls and procedures will affect the amounts previously provided
for doubtful accounts.
Stock Based Compensation
This expense is related to initial issuances of stock to our founders. In
the future we may grant stock or issue options and warrants to employees
and non-employees, which may be used as a bonus or as payment of services.
If the exercise price of these instruments is less than their fair value
we will be required to record an expense for such difference.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Upon acquisition we discontinued the use of foreign currency contracts and
hedging activities. In addition, we do not expect any restructuring to
occur outside of initial structuring in connection with the acquisition of
Thomas Equipment Limited's assets. Pneutech does not engage in any
significant hedging activities.
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Net Financial Income (Expense)
We anticipate the use of long-term receivable financing will be
discontinued this fiscal year but we will have significant interest and
financing expenses associated with borrowings that were required to
acquire the assets from Thomas Equipment Limited, which we expect to
consist of: (i) a decrease in interest costs by approximately $2,000 which
primarily relates to the fact that Thomas Equipment Limited incurred a
large dividend expense in fiscal 2004, and (ii) an increase of
approximately $6,500 in amortization of non-cash debt premiums and
discounts and amortization of deferred financing costs
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States
generally accepted accounting principles requires the management of Thomas
(Thomas Equipment and Pneutech) to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amount 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. Our management routinely makes judgments and
estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Our critical accounting policies are those where we have made the most
difficult, subjective or complex judgments in making estimates, and/or where
these estimates can significantly impact our financial results under different
assumptions and conditions. Our critical accounting policies are:
o Revenue Recognition
o Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
o Warranty Obligations
Revenue Recognition
In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 - Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements ("SAB 104"), revenue is generally recognized and earned
when all of the following criteria are satisfied a) persuasive evidence of sales
arrangements exist; b) delivery has occurred; c) the sales price is fixed or
determinable, and d) collectibility is reasonably assured. It is the fourth
criteria that requires us to make significant estimates. In those cases where
all four criteria are not met, we defer recognition of revenue until the period
these criteria are satisfied. In some cases where collectibility is an issue, we
defer revenue recognition until the cash is actually received.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts is evaluated on a regular basis and adjusted
based upon management's best estimate of probable losses inherent in
receivables, based on historical experience. For the current period we used the
historical loss experience of the predecessor company. Receivables are
determined to be past due if they have not been paid by the payment due dates.
Debts are written off against the allowance when deemed to be uncollectible.
Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance when received.
Product Warranties
At the time a sale to a dealer is recognized, the company records the estimated
future warranty costs. These costs are estimated based on historical warranty
claims. For the current period we used the historical warranty experience of the
predecessor company. Warranty provisions are included as a component of cost of
sales.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The following recent accounting pronouncements primarily relate to Thomas
Equipment from October 1, 2004 forward (the date of inception and the
acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited's business). However certain
pronouncements were adopted in Thomas Equipment Limited's (our predecessor's)
financial statements and the effects of adoption on their financial statements
have also been included below.
FIN 46 'Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities' (VIE's)
In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised in
December 2003 as FIN 46R), which addresses how a business enterprise
should evaluate whether it has a controlling financial interest in an
entity through means other than voting rights and accordingly should
consolidate the entity. We are required to apply FIN 46R to all variable
interests in VIE's commencing in fiscal 2004. For variable interests in
VIE's created before January 1, 2004, the assets, liabilities and
non-controlling interests of the VIE initially are measured at their
carrying amounts with any difference between the net amount added to the
balance sheet and any previously recognized interest being recognized as
the cumulative effect of an accounting change. If determining the carrying
amounts is not practicable, fair value at the date FIN 46R first applies
may be used to measure the assets, liabilities and non-controlling
interest of the VIE. The application of FIN 46R to variable interests in
VIE's had no effect on our financial statements as neither Thomas
Equipment Limited or Thomas Equipment have variable interests in VIE's.
SFAS 150 'Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity'
FASB Statement No. 150 was issued in May 2003 and establishes standards
for the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments
with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and includes required
disclosures for financial instruments within its scope. This Statement is
effective for instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and
is otherwise effective as of July 1, 2003, except for mandatorily
redeemable financial instruments of non-public companies. For such
mandatorily redeemable financial instruments, the Statement was effective
for Thomas Equipment Limited as of January 1, 2004. The application of
Statement 150 resulted in the reclassification of the Class E preferred
shares in Thomas Equipment Limited from the temporary equity section to
the liabilities section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the period
July 1, 2003 to the date of their redemption (June 23, 2004) and dividends
paid on these shares in 2004 were treated as interest as opposed to a
charge to the deficit.
SFAS 143 'Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations'
In June 2001, FASB Statement No. 143 was issued which requires the Company
to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability
in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the
retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition,
construction, development and/or normal use of the assets. The Company
also would record a corresponding asset that is depreciated over the life
of the asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset
retirement obligation, the obligation would be adjusted at the end of each
period to reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future
cash flows underlying the obligation. The Company was required to adopt
Statement 143 on July 1, 2003. The adoption of Statement 143 had no effect
on Thomas Equipment Limited's financial statements.
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FIN 45 'Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation
of FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and a rescission of FASB
Interpretation No. 34'
In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 was issued which enhances the
disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial
statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. The
Interpretation also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize,
at inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the
obligation undertaken. The initial recognition and measurement provisions
of the Interpretation were applicable to guarantees issued or modified
after December 31, 2002 and the disclosure requirements were effective for
financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after December
15, 2002. Thomas Equipment Limited entered into a sales contract with a
dealer / distributor which is being accounted for pursuant to
Interpretation No. 45.
SFAS 132 'Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits'
In December 2003, FASB Statement No. 132 (revised) was issued which
prescribes the required employers' disclosures about pension plans and
other postretirement benefit plans; but it does not change the measurement
or recognition of those plans. The Statement retains and revises the
disclosure requirements contained in the original Statement 132. It also
requires additional disclosures about the assets, obligations, cash flows,
and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other
postretirement benefit plans. The Statement generally is effective for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. Thomas Equipment Limited
incorporated the requirements of Statement 132 (revised) in their
financial statements for fiscal year 2004. We did not continue the use of
a defined benefit plan after the acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited's
business, and as such the adoption of this Statement did not have an
effect on our financial statements.
SFAS 146 'Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities'
In June 2002, FASB Statement No. 146 was issued which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal
activities and nullifies EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for
Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity". The provisions of Statement 146 were effective for exit or
disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, with early
application encouraged. Thomas Equipment Limited undertook a restructuring
of its operations during fiscal year 2004 which was accounted for pursuant
to Statement 146, as discussed above.
SFAS 123(R) 'Share-Based Payments'
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement Number 123 ("FAS 123 (R)"), Share-Based Payments. FAS 123 (R)
requires all entities to recognize compensation expense in an amount equal
to the fair value of shared-based payments such as stock options granted
to employees. The Company will be required to apply FAS 123 (R) on a
modified prospective method. Under this method, the Company is required to
record compensation expense (as previous awards continue to vest) for the
unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at
the date of adoption. In addition, the Company may elect to adopt FAS 123
(R) by restating previously issued financial statements, basing the
amounts on the expense previously calculated and reported in the pro forma
disclosures that had been required by FAS 123. FAS 123 (R) is effective
for the first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company
does not believe that the adoption of FAS 123 (R) will have a material
impact on the financial statements as there are only 30,000 options,
issued to directors, to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock outstanding
at December 31, 2004.
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SFAS 153 'Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets an Amendment of APB Opinion No.
29'
In December 2004, FASB Statement No. 153 was issued amending APB Opinion
No. 29 to eliminate the exception allowing nonmonetary exchanges of
similar productive assets to be measured based on the carrying value of
the assets exchanged as opposed being measured at their fair values. This
exception was replaced with a general exception for exchanges of
nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary
exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity
are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. The
provisions of this statement are effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges
occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of
this statement is not expected to have a material impact on our financial
statements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 FOR THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
As described below in our predecessor's discussion of its liquidity and capital
resources, Thomas Equipment Limited was not generating sufficient cash flows to
cover its operating costs and to fund investments in working capital and
additions to property, plant and equipment. Thomas Equipment Limited also had a
working capital deficit and shareholder's deficiency at the date we acquired
their business and certain assets.
As discussed below, we have also experienced negative cash flows in our first
quarter of operations which is likely to continue until such time as our
receivables become due and their collection will begin to offset the cash used
in paying our operating expenses. In connection with our founding and the
acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited's business and certain of its assets we
received approximately $2,472 in proceeds from the sale of our common stock and
secured $30,910 in convertible borrowings and the sale of redeemable preferred
stock during the three months ended December 31, 2004. At December 31, 2004 we
had cash on hand of $741 and availability under our convertible credit
facilities of approximately $1,010. In January 2005, we negotiated a $4,000
increase in our credit facility.
At March 15, 2005 we had approximately $1,000 of cash on hand and an
availability of approximately $1,000 under our credit facilities at Thomas
Equipment and an availability of approximately $1,000 under our credit
facilities at Pneutech. Coupled with combined (ie: Pneutech and Thomas
Equipment) receivables of approximately $24,000 at March 15, 2005 we believe we
have sufficient resources to fund our operations for at least the next twelve
months. As such we do not believe, in the short-term, we will have the same
difficulties and concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern as
our predecessor. However, our agreements with our significant creditor, and
minority shareholder, Laurus, provide significant penalties and default
provisions if our registration statement is not declared effective by June 22,
2005.
During the three months from inception on October 1, 2004 through December 31,
2004, we had a net loss of $8,155 which included non-cash items totaling $7,507,
consisting of stock based compensation and depreciation and amortization of debt
discount related to the issuance of warrants. However, as we only acquired
inventory and property, plant and equipment along with Thomas Equipment
Limited's business and the fact that we only took over operations effective
October 1, 2004, our sales terms to customers resulted in collecting only $3,813
in cash from sales while our receivables increased to $10,820. Offsetting a
portion of the low level of cash received were an increase in trade payables of
$7,188. As a result net cash used in operating activities during the quarter was
$4,230.
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Changes in demand for our products and currency exchange rates will affect the
amount of cash we realize on sales and the costs of our operations thereby
affecting our cash provided by or (used in) operating activities. Similarly, as
substantially all of our debt has variable interest rates, a change in interest
rates will affect our cash flows from operations.
Net cash used in investing activities was $27,998 of which $722 was used for the
purchase of new machinery and equipment while $27,276 was used in the
acquisition of assets from Thomas Equipment Limited.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $33,082 consisting of $27,146 of
debt used to acquire the assets of Thomas Equipment Limited, $2,472 in proceeds
from the sale of our common stock principally to founders and $3,613 in
additional borrowing under our credit facilities. At December 31, 2004 our debt
and redeemable preferred stock have terms of 18 to 36 months with interest rates
ranging from 4% to 8.2%. Except for the redeemable preferred stock ($8,303),
which is due on June 26, 2006, $8,171 and $14,948 of debt is convertible into
shares of our common stock at $2.25 and $1.50 per share, respectively. Upon
conversion, the lender may not own more than 9.99% of our common shares
outstanding.
As our debt is substantially payable in U.S. dollars and our functional currency
is in Canadian dollars, changes in exchange rates between the two currencies
could have a positive or negative impact on the amount and our ability to repay
such debt. In addition, the convertible debts have prepayment penalties ranging
from 3% to 5% for early payment or payments in cash (as the lender wishes to be
paid through conversion to common shares).
In connection with the acquisition of Thomas Equipment Limited's assets we
entered into two year capital leases of $5,210 for the purchase of land and
buildings from Thomas Equipment Limited. The terms of the capital leases require
minimum annual payments of $498 plus taxes, maintenance and certain other
expenses. We have the right at any time prior to the expiration of the leases to
purchase the properties for $5,003 (as translated to U.S. dollars on December
31, 2004). Similarly, Thomas Equipment Limited has the right to require us to
purchase the properties subject to certain provisions such as a favorable
environmental study.
Subsequent Financing Activities
Roynat Merchant Capital Inc.
Concurrently with the acquisition of Pneutech, we entered into financing
agreements with Roynat Merchant Capital Inc. ("Roynat US"). RoyNat Capital Inc.
("Roynat Capital"), an affiliate of Roynat US, had provided financing to
Pneutech which was terminated upon the closing. In connection therewith, on the
closing the following transactions occurred:
o Roynat Capital was paid $2,325 in consideration for the cancellation
of its Pneutech preferred shares and payment of accrued dividends
thereon;
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o Roynat Capital was paid $1,038 in consideration for the cancellation
of warrants previously issued by Pneutech to Roynat Capital;
o Roynat Capital was paid $3,321 in full satisfaction of all amounts
due pursuant to a convertible debenture issued by Pneutech to Roynat
Capital;
o we sold a subordinated debenture to Roynat US with a principal
amount of $5,397; and
o we issued warrants to Roynat US to purchase 1,000,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share.
On April 19, 2005, we repaid the Roynat subordinated debenture in full.
Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.
On November 9, 2004, we entered into agreements with Laurus Master Fund, Ltd, a
Cayman Islands corporation, pursuant to which we sold convertible debt, an
option and a warrant to purchase our common stock to Laurus in a private
offering pursuant to exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Concurrently with the closing of the
Pneutech acquisition, we and Laurus amended certain terms of the original
agreements, including the following:
o we issued an additional secured convertible term note in the
principal amount of $1,900 to Laurus;
o we issued Laurus a common stock purchase warrant exercisable to
purchase 150,000 shares of common stock for a period of seven years
at a price of $2.25 per share; and
o the payments on the previously issued secured convertible term note
in the principal amount of $6,000 shall not commence until July 1,
2005, at which time the initial monthly payment in the amount of
$207 shall be due and shall be due each month thereafter until the
note is paid in full.
On April 19, 2005, we entered into agreements with several accredited investors
for the sale of an aggregate of 25,000 shares of series A preferred stock and
warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,083,333 shares of common stock
exercisable at a price of $3.75 per share at any time during a period of five
years. The securities were sold for an aggregate cash consideration of
$25,000,000. The securities were issued in a private placement transaction
pursuant to Section 4(2) and Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933. We
agreed to cause a resale registration statement covering the common stock
issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants to
be effective within six months of the closing date.
The series A preferred stock is convertible into shares of common stock at the
rate of $3.00 per share and pays a dividend of 5% per annum in cash. The
preferred stock may be converted at any time upon five days notice by the
preferred stockholders. We can require the holders to convert up to 20% of their
preferred stock per month, if our common stock trades at an average price of
$6.00 per share for 20 consecutive days, with average volume of 150,000 shares
per day. At any time commencing after three years from the closing date, we can
redeem the preferred stock. If the redemption occurs in the fourth year after
issuance, the redemption amount shall be 200% of the stated value. If the
redemption occurs during the fifth year after issuance, the redemption amount
shall be 225% of the stated value. The holder can require us to redeem the
preferred stock at 110% of the stated value, together with accrued dividends,
after five years or upon certain events, including:
o failure to deliver common stock when required;
o failure to effect registration of the common stock; or
o a bankruptcy event.
We paid the placement agent of the offering a fee of 6% of the aggregate
proceeds, together with warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock at
an exercise price of $3.00 per share for a period of five years.
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 OF THE PREDECESSOR BUSINESS (THOMAS EQUIPMENT LIMITED)
The financial statements of the predecessor business, Thomas Equipment Limited,
have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization
of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal
course of business for the foreseeable future. This company was not generating
sufficient cash flows to cover its operating costs and to fund investments in
working capital and additions to property, plant and equipment. Thomas Equipment
Limited also had a working capital deficit and shareholder's deficiency at the
date the business was acquired by Thomas Equipment.
These conditions cast substantial doubt upon the validity of the going concern
assumption. Thomas Equipment Limited's parent, McCain Foods Limited has
committed to provide financial support as required to ensure Thomas Equipment
Limited is able to settle its remaining liabilities after the sale of its
business to Thomas Equipment 2004 as they fall due. This commitment does not
extend to Thomas Equipment (see above for a discussion of Liquidity and Capital
Resources for Thomas Equipment since its inception and the acquisition of Thomas
Equipment Limited's assets).
On October 1, 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited sold its assets to Thomas Equipment
for $33,403 (as translated to U.S. dollars on October 1, 2004) and Thomas
Equipment Limited leased certain land and buildings to us under a two year
capital lease (terms as discussed above under the discussion of our liquidity
and capital resources for Thomas Equipment) for $4,776 (as translated to U.S.
dollars on October 1, 2004). The difference in the amounts discussed here and
above primarily relate to translation differences between October 1, 2004 and
December 31, 2004.
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During the year ended June 30, 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited had a net loss of
$11,555 which included non-cash items totaling $1,310, consisting of
amortization of property, plant, equipment and other assets and a gain on sale
of property, plant and equipment. Thomas Equipment Limited had a positive change
in non-cash working capital items of $3,538 resulting from collection of
receivables and an increase in trade payables. As a result, net cash used in
operating activities during the quarter was $6,683.
Net cash used in investing activities was $684 of which $1,759 was used for the
purchase of new property plant and equipment while $471 was realized from the
sale of property plant and equipment and $604 was received from a fire insurance
claim.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $8,106 consisting of repayments of
$1,930 in bank advances and $10,036 of proceeds from the issuance of shares and
advances, net of the redemption of preferred shares, from affiliated companies
of Thomas Equipment Limited. As of June 30, 2004, the advances had interest
rates ranging from 2.34% to 6.45% and were due on demand.
Thomas Equipment Limited had certain open hedge positions that were liquidated
after the sale of its business to Thomas Equipment. At June 30, 2004 the value
of these positions resulted in a liability of $262.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently have no off balance sheet arrangements.
Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to certain market risks which exist as part of our ongoing
business operations. We currently do not engage in derivative and hedging
transactions to mitigate the affects of the risks below. In the future, we may
enter into foreign currency forward contracts to manage foreign currency risk.
Because the operating structure of our business is different from that of our
predecessor, Thomas Equipment Limited, we have described only those risks as
they apply to our current operating environment. Thomas Equipment Limited did
engage in certain derivative and hedging transactions, as well as borrowing
activities through its parent - all of which affected the degree to which market
risks affected Thomas Equipment Limited
Interest Rates
Because our debt is primarily tied to borrowing rates in the United States,
changes in U.S. interest rates would affect the interest paid on our borrowings
and/or earned on our cash and cash equivalents. Based on our overall interest
rate exposure at December 31, 2004, a near-term change in interest rates, based
on historical small movements, would not materially affect our operations or the
fair value of interest rate sensitive instruments. Our debt instruments have
variable interest rates and terms and, therefore, a significant change in
interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or
results of operations if we are unable to change the prices we charge to
customers for our products.
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We considered the historical volatility of short term interest rates and
determined that it was reasonably possible that an adverse change of 100 basis
points could be experienced in the near term. Based on our borrowings at
December 31, 2004, a hypothetical 1.00% (100 basis-point) increase in interest
rates would result in additional expenses of approximately $37 for the quarter
or an annual increase in expenses of approximately $150.
Foreign Currency Fluctuations
Our exposure to foreign currency translation gains and losses arises from the
translation of our statements from our functional currency, the Canadian dollar,
into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. To date, translation gains and losses
have not been material.
Pneutech has costs and revenues primarily denominated in Canadian dollars and
the Korean WON, while Thomas Equipment has significant revenues denominated in
U.S. dollars and its costs are primarily incurred in Canadian dollars and is
therefore exposed to risks arising from currency fluctuations between these two
currencies.
We currently do not engage in hedging transactions to manage these risks.
However, we may do so in the future.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Overview
Thomas Equipment, Inc. operates through two business segments, Thomas
Equipment and Pneutech. Thomas Equipment manufactures and distributes through a
worldwide network of dealers and distributors a full line of skid steer and mini
skid steer loaders as well as attachments, mobile screening plants and six
models of mini excavators. In addition to our industrial and construction
products, Thomas also operates six retail stores, three in Atlantic Canada, one
in Presque Isle, Maine, one in Aurora, Colorado and one in Chicago, Illinois.
Thomas Equipment Limited, our predecessor, originated in 1943 as a
manufacturer of farm equipment. In 1964, Thomas Equipment Limited was acquired
by McCain Foods Limited. In 1969, Thomas Equipment Limited further diversified
its product line with the development of the world's first hydrostatic drive
skid steer loader. Today, we manufacture a full line of skid steer loaders,
attachments, screening plants, excavators, and other agricultural and industrial
equipment.
Pneutech, established in 1973, and its subsidiaries are engaged in the
fluid power industry providing distribution and manufacturing of pneumatic and
hydraulic components and systems for the industrial market, distribution and
manufacturing of hydraulic components and systems for the mobile market and
manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders and metal gaskets for the industrial
market. Pneutech is a strategic supplier to Thomas, as well as 15,000 other
active customers. Pneutech maintains nine manufacturing and distribution
facilities in Canada and one manufacturing plant in South Korea. It has a
diverse array of capabilities in the distribution of fluid power components as
well as manufacturing spiral wound metal gaskets and steel components.
Thomas Equipment Business Segment
We manufacturer a full line of skid loaders, attachments, mini skid
steers, and screening plants, as well as a full line of mini excavators and
equipment trailers. We also manufacture a complete line of potato harvesting and
handling equipment. Thomas Equipment has approximately a 10% share of the
worldwide mini skid market, and is considered the market leader in the U.S. with
its 400 series screening plant model.
Our major product lines are:
o Skid steer loaders - nine models. Thomas skid steers are available
in many power levels and come standard with a five-year warranty,
the longest in the industry. Models range from the basic 85 series
with 19.8 horsepower to the T320 track loader with 87.4 horsepower
turbo charged diesel engine and range in base list prices from
$15,880 to $47,000.
o Mini skid steer loaders - three models. To maximize versatility and
revenue opportunities the Thomas Equipment mini skid has a wide
variety of attachments such as pallet forks, tree forks, hydraulic
breakers, trenchers, snow blowers, angle brooms, grapple forks,
dozer blades, sod rollers, augers, earth tillers and more. Mini skid
steer loaders come in two models and range in base list prices from
$12,545 to $17,500.
o Excavators - six models. Thomas Equipment mini excavators come in
many models to meet our customer's needs. Excavators come in six
models and power supplies range from the 17 hp Mitsubishi to the
58.2 horsepower Kubota diesel. Base list prices range from $22,990
to $76,962
o Screen plants - three models. Thomas screening machines are
available in three models the 300, 400, and 900. Base list prices
range from $27,175 to $75,000. These machines enable contractors to
screen topsoil; sand, loam, gravel, road base, drainage rock, mulch
and other materials.
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Thomas Equipment products can be manufactured based on customer specific
requirements and country specific standards. Most product models have multiple
operating weight capacities. We also maintain inventory of used equipment that
is typically acquired as a trade-in during the purchase of new equipment.
Marketing and Distribution
We sell through the following channels:
o Wholesale to distributors and equipment rental companies,
o Retail store sales to local customer base, and
o International sales to Europe, South America, Australia, Africa, the
Middle East, and Asia.
o OEM sales to Hyundai and Kubota
Our sales and marketing team consists of U.S., Canadian and European field
consultants. Each of the six retail branches operates with two to eight full and
part-time employees.
We operate retail stores in Florenceville, New Brunswick; Grand Falls, New
Brunswick; Summerside, Prince Edward Island; Presque Isle, Maine; Aurora,
Colorado and Chicago, Illinois. Each store sells a slightly different product
mix based upon the local customer demands. Store hours fluctuate between 8 and
14 hours per day, depending on the season. To supplement the Thomas Equipment
product offerings, store locations also market third-party branded products. In
addition, locations sell used equipment that is typically acquired through
customer trade-ins.
Hyundai
In February 2005, we entered into an agreement with Hyundai Heavy
Industries Co., Ltd. pursuant to which we were engaged as the sole and exclusive
supplier of private label skid loaders, accessories and parts to be sold by
Hyundai throughout the world. The products will be painted and labeled pursuant
to the directions of Hyundai. Hyundai reserved the right to also sell its own
brand of skid steers and related products. The products will be sold to Hyundai
at specified prices which are subject to increase on an annual basis. We have
agreed to stock replacement parts and accessories for a period of at least 10
years. The initial term of the agreement with Hyundai shall be for two years
and will be automatically renewed for successive terms of one year, unless
either party provides a written notice of termination at least three months
prior to the termination date.
Industry and Competition
We compete with the following multinational equipment manufacturers:
Ingersoll- Rand, John Deere, Caterpillar, Case, New Holland, and Gehl. Each of
these companies are substantially larger and better capitalized, however, we
believe we offer flexibility of product offerings and customization services.
Agricultural machinery purchases are often affected by weather and
climatic conditions. The agricultural machinery market is highly consolidated,
with the top four companies accounting for approximately 87% of the total market
value. In coming years, the agricultural equipment market is expected to grow
significantly, especially the sector focused on replacement parts. We believe
growth will be driven by new technologies designed to maximize harvesting speed
and efficiency, while minimizing crop loss.
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The construction machinery industry is highly consolidated, with the top
five companies accounting for over 60% of the market value. The construction
machinery industry is affected by economic conditions, interest rates, and
certain commodity prices (such as those applicable to pulp, paper, and saw log)
which influence sales. The growth of the earthmoving sector has been driven by
innovations in compact bulldozers and equipment. The construction trends of new
homes also have a direct impact on sales of related machinery. It should be
noted that increased consumer confidence in and strengthening of the U.S.
economy has caused mortgage rates to increase, a trend that will continue as
long as the economy continues to improve.
Backlog
Our approximate backlog of orders at December 31, 2004, was
approximately $2 million. These backlog figures are based on orders received.
While the major portion of our products are built in advance of order and either
shipped or assembled from stock, orders for specialized machinery or specific
customer application are submitted with extensive lead times and are often
subject to revision, deferral, cancellation or termination. We estimate that
approximately 95% of the backlog will be shipped during the next twelve months.
Dealer and Product Financing
Canadian
Sales to dealers are made at a standard 25% discount off the Thomas
Industrial Price List. A further 5% discount is offered for full payment within
15 days of invoicing or 3% for payment within 45 days. Approximately 40% of the
current dealers take advantage of one type of cash discount. Some dealers also
have established their own inventory financing through outside commercial
lenders. Balances carried by dealers are currently financed in house.
Discussions are underway, but not yet concluded, with a third party finance
company. The in house plan finances only the cost of the equipment; all taxes
and freight are under standard terms. This inventory financing tool currently
offers interest free financing for the first six months and will finance the
product for up to eighteen months or whenever it is sold whichever occurs sooner
within the final twelve month period being charged interest at a rate of prime
plus 2.5%. To maintain the status of the floor plan 5% curtailment fees are due
and payable in months seven and twelve of the plan. Full payment, or transfer to
DORY, of the floor plan is due at the end of eighteen months from the date of
the original invoice.
Dealers can also finance inventory assets utilized in rental activities
through either a Dealer Own Rental Yard (DORY) or a Direct Independent Rental
Yard (DIRY) arrangement. The DORY is a facility available to all dealers. At any
time during or at the end of a standard floor plan arrangement the dealer can
move to a DORY. The standard finance term under a DORY is to extend the total
term to thirty six months. Interest rates of prime plus 1% are fixed at each
twelve month anniversary and monthly payments are calculated to retire the
obligation over a maximum of thirty six months. DORY transactions can also be
entered into at the time the equipment is received from the factory. Cash
transactions, paid in advance, result in a 34% discount and financed purchases
carry the same 25% from list discount as the standard floor plan. DORY financing
from the time of order is financed over thirty six months at interest rates of
prime less 1%. As with the standard floor plan the total obligation is due if
the equipment is sold during the DORY financed period.
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The DIRY program is similar to the DORY. It offers a cash discount of 29%
off list and the same 25% off list for financed purchases. This program offers
interest free financing for the first twelve months and then prime plus 2% for
the next two years (36 month plan) or prime plus 2.5% for the next three years
(48 month plan). The maximum financing term under this program is forty eight
months.
Both the DORY and DIRY programs are currently in house but negotiations are
underway for a third party to provide this service.
United States
The in house floor plan conditions and terms are the same with the
exception that the interest rate after six months is prime plus 2.25% and there
is no 5% curtailment at seven months only the 5% at twelve months. An agreement
is in place with Northstar Trade Finance to provide, as dealers and distributors
are approved, floor plan financing going forward. The Northstar program call for
interest free terms for the first six months and the next six months at Prime
+2.28% with full payment required at time of sale or twelve months whichever
occurs sooner. The in house DORY financing is prime less 0.75% if established at
the time of the order and at prime plus 1.25% if as a result of a transfer from
a floor plan. The in house DIRY program offers interest free financing for the
first 12 months and prime plus 2.25% for the next two years or prime plus 3.25%
for the next three years. Currently Thomas Equipment is negotiating with a third
party finance company to provide both DORY and DIRY structured finance to
dealers and rental houses.
There is no floor plan, DORY or DIRY facilities in place for sales made
outside North America.
Manufacturing
Component parts needed in the manufacture of our equipment are primarily
produced by Thomas Equipment. We obtain raw materials (principally steel),
component parts that we do not manufacture (mostly engines and hydraulics) and
supplies from third party suppliers. Substantially all such materials and
components used are available from a number of sources. We are not dependent on
any supplier that cannot be replaced and have not experienced difficulty in
obtaining necessary materials.
Research and Development
We attempt to maintain and strengthen our market position through internal
development of new products that meet specific customer needs and incremental
improvements to existing products. Our research and development includes the
designing and testing of new and improved products as well as the development of
prototypes. For the year ended June 30, 2004, we expended approximately
$1,052,000 for research and development activities.
Trademarks
We possess rights under a number of Canadian trademarks relating to our
products and business. As well as certain trademark rights in the United States.
While we consider the trademarks and service marks important in the operation of
our business, including the Thomas and Thomas Equipment name, our business is
not dependent, in any material respect, on any single patent or trademark or
group of patents or trademarks.
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Employees
As of December 31, 2004, we had 328 employees, of which 167 were hourly
employees and 161 were salaried employees. None of our employees are represented
by unions. We believe relations with our employees are good.
Description of Property
Thomas Equipment operates six retail stores, two in New Brunswick, Canada,
one in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and three in the United States. Our sole
manufacturing facility comprising approximately 137,000 square feet is located
in New Brunswick, Canada, where we also have an executive office.
In connection with the purchase of assets from Thomas Equipment Limited,
we entered into a two-year lease agreement with Thomas Equipment Limited,
pursuant to which we leased three properties located in Centreville,
Florenceville and Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The annual lease payment for all
three properties is $468,000, payable at the rate of $39,000 per month. Pursuant
to the lease, we have a right at any time prior to the expiration of the lease
term to purchase the leased properties. In addition, Thomas Equipment Limited
has a right to require us to purchase the leased properties at the expiration of
the lease. The purchase price for the properties will be $4,899,000.
We also entered into a two-year lease agreement with Thomas Equipment
Limited, pursuant to which we leased a property located in Presque Isle, Maine.
The annual lease payment for the property is $30,000, payable at the rate of
$2,500 per month. Pursuant to the lease, we have a right at any time prior to
the expiration of the lease term to purchase the leased property. In addition,
Thomas Equipment Limited has a right to require us to purchase the leased
property at the expiration of the lease. The purchase price for the property
will be $104,000.
Pneutech Business Segment
We manufacture and distribute a full line of pneumatic and hydraulic
components and systems for the industrial and mobile market. We also manufacture
hydraulic cylinders and metal gaskets for the industrial market. Pneutech, Inc.
has three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hydramen Fluid Power, Ltd., Rousseau
Controls, Inc., and Samsung Industry Co., Ltd. Pneutech has over thirty-one
years of experience in the field of fluid power and specializes in the design,
engineering, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and
components for all automation and motion control applications.
Pneutech's manufacturing and distribution facilities are located in
Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Chicoutimi, Trois Rivieres and British Columbia.
Pneutech has provided customers with turnkey solutions to realize the most
complex motion and control applications, while supplying value-added services
since 1973.
Distribution
Pneutech is a full-line stocking distributor of Parker Hannifin, Schrader
Bellows, Ingersoll Rand- Aro, Piab, Humphrey, Staubli and other leading brand
pneumatic and hydraulic components. Each Pneutech location has on-line,
real-time access to every warehouse providing an integrated distribution network
to assure customers dependable and expedient service with just-in-time delivery.
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Manufacturing
Backed by an experienced team of engineers and technical representatives,
we manufacture products for the aluminum, automotive, hydro-electric, pulp and
paper, steel foundries, and other manufacturing industries in domestic and
global markets. We have the ability to custom design and engineer to meet
customers' industrial specifications and application needs.
Customer Service
Pneutech's primary goal is to provide its customers with quality service,
systems and components. In working closely with its customers, Pneutech strives
to accommodate all their technical needs and industrial requirements. This
fundamental goal of customer service as a priority, is achieved through the
internal corporate culture at Pneutech of training all employees in the areas of
product knowledge, technical assistance, customer service and support.
Externally, Pneutech continues to avail itself of technical training from its
suppliers to ensure a thorough understanding of the products it represents.
Pneutech regularly sends their team of engineers to specialized technical
programs abroad in order for them to hone their skills and enhance their
expertise to become proficient in the latest technology available. It is the
application of technological knowledge gained that permits Pneutech to maintain
its leadership position in the field of fluid power and motion control.
Hydramen Fluid Power, Ltd.
Since 1986, Hydramen Fluid Power has been designing and manufacturing
welded hydraulic cylinders. The welded cylinders are widely used on mobile
hydraulics such as dump trucks, telescoping applications on utility vehicles and
recycling trucks to name a few. Hydramen is engaged in full aftermarket sales
and service of its products as well as other makes and models.
Rousseau Controls, Inc.
Rousseau Controls was formed in 1948 to serve a growing need for fluid
power components in the Montreal area. Once the company was established and a
complete line of components obtained for representation, it became apparent that
customers also required application engineering assistance. A further need was
for the assembly of these components into customer-engineered systems to
interface with customers' requirements. Thus, the manufacturing department,
including an engineering group, was formed.
Rousseau Controls specializes in the design and fabrication of hydraulic and
pneumatic equipment as well as electrically-operated and/or electronically
controlled systems. These projects are usually produced for a customer's
specific needs. Normally we do not perform the function of a general contractor
and usually when involved in new construction, act as a sub-contractor. Rousseau
provides engineering assistance to its customers in their applications and will
undertake consulting engineering services when requested.
Samsung Industry Co. Ltd.
Samsung Industry Co. Ltd., located in Busan, South Korea, is one of Asia's
premier manufacturers of spiral wound metal gaskets and gland packing. Since
1985, the company has been engaged in sales and service of sealing products to
various oil & gas refineries and petrochemical plants. The company has long-term
supply contracts with major corporations such as Daiwoo Heavy Industries and
Hyundai HHI-Ship Building Division.
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Marketing and Distribution
Pneutech has manufacturing facilities in Mississauga (30,000 square feet),
Barrie, Ontario (10,000 square feet), Montreal, Quebec (49,000 square feet), and
Busan South Korea (70,000 square feet); with sales and service offices in
Windsor, Ontario; Kitimat, British Columbia, Quebec City, Chicoutimi and Trois
Rivieres, Quebec and Moncton, New Brunswick.
Pneutech is Parker Hannifin's largest Canadian hydraulics distributor and
their sixth largest North American hydraulics distributors. Pneutech is one of
only two accredited full line hydraulics and pneumatic technology centers in
Canada which provides Pneutech with the capacity to design, engineer and
assemble the entire range of hydraulic systems and achieve significant
purchasing leverage.
Customers
Pneutech's active customers are in excess of 15,000 with the top five
customers (Camoplast f/k/a Bombardier, Alcan, Thomas, Prodomax and Denharco)
accounting for approximately 18% of Pneutech's business. Customers are generally
in Canada and primarily in the automotive, oil and gas, heavy equipment,
hydraulics, injection molding and power generation industries.
Backlog
As of December 31, 2004, Pneutech had a backlog of orders of approximately
$7 million.
Research and Development
For the year ended October 31, 2004, Pneutech spent approximately $186,000
on research and development activities. Pneutech applies and has received for
several years, R&D tax credits from the Canadian Government based on meeting
certain criteria.
Trademarks
We possess rights under a number of Canadian trademarks relating to our
products and business. While we consider the trademarks and service marks
important in the operation of our business, our business is not dependent, in
any material respect, on any single patent or trademark or group of patents or
trademarks.
Employees
As of December 31, 2004, Pneutech had 203 employees, of which 102 worked
in manufacturing and distribution, 69 worked in sales and service, 14 worked in
finance and administration and 18 worked in management. None of our employees
are represented by unions. We believe relations with our employees are good.
Description of Property
Pneutech has manufacturing facilities in Mississauga (30,000 square feet -
monthly rent of $17,000, Barrie, Ontario (10,000 square feet monthly rent -
monthly rent of $7,500), Montreal, Quebec (49,000 square feet - monthly rent of
$25,000), and Busan South Korea (70,000 square feet -owned); with sales and
service offices in Windsor, Ontario for, - monthly rent of $1,000); Kitimat,
British Columbia (owned), Quebec City (owned), Chicoutimi (owned) and Trois
Rivieres,Quebec - monthly rent of $1,000 and Moncton, New Brunswick - monthly
rent of $1,000.
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Legal Proceedings
We are a defendant from time to time in actions for product liability and
other matters arising out of our ordinary business operations. We believe that
these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated
financial position or results of operations.
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MANAGEMENT
Directors and Officers
Our current directors and officers are as follows:
Name (1) (2) Age Position
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Clifford Rhee 43 President, Secretary and Director
David M. Marks 37 Chairman of the Board
Luigi Lo Basso 52 Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Shirley 52 Director
James E. Patty 50 Director
(1) We do not have a separately designated executive committee, nominating
committee or audit committee of the Board of Directors.
(2) Our executive officers hold office until their successors are elected and
qualified, or until their death, resignation or removal.
The background and principal occupations of each director and executive
officer are as follows:
Clifford Rhee
Mr. Rhee has been our President, Secretary and a director since November
2004. From 1994 through the present, Mr. Rhee has served as President & Chief
Executive Officer of Pneutech Rousseau Group, a leading fluid power company.
Prior to that, Mr. Rhee worked for Honeywell Corporation (formerly AlliedSignal
Aerospace Corporation) from 1987 through 1994, first as a Manager of Sales and
Marketing and then as General Manager of the Atlantic Support Division. Mr. Rhee
received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University in 1986 and his
Certified Management Accounting degree from McGill in 1988. He is a member of
the Canadian Professional Engineers and a Board member of Distribution Advisory
Council (Parker Hannifin Corporation)
David M. Marks
Mr. Marks has been our Chairman since November 2004. Since 1994, he has
served as the Trustee of the Irrevocable Children's Trust, Irrevocable
Children's Trust No.2 and Phoenix Business Trust, where he oversees all trust
investments, with responsibilities that begin pre-acquisition and extend through
ownership and disposition. Mr. Marks has been a board member of
Ventures-National, Inc. (d/b/a Titan General Holdings, Inc.) since 2000. Mr.
Marks received a B.S. in economics from the University of Wisconsin in 1990.
Luigi Lo Basso
Mr. Lo Basso has been our Chief Financial Officer since November 2004.
From April 2004 through the present, Mr. Lo Basso has been Chief Financial
Officer of Pneutech Rousseau Group. From 1998 through 2003, Mr. Lo Basso served
as Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Bell Canada International, Canada's
largest telecommunications company. Mr. Lo Basso was responsible for developing,
implementing and controlling all budgets and business plans and was actively
involved in all financial, administrative and operational decisions. From 1994
through 1998, he served as General Manager for Bell Sygma International, a
premier provider of telecommunications operating and management solutions
worldwide, in Uruguay. From 1974-1994 he also served in various senior financial
positions for Bell Canada International. Mr. Lo Basso received a B.S. in
Mathematics from Concordia University in 1974 and his master of Business
Administration from Concordia in 1981.
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Kenneth Shirley
Mr. Shirley has been a director of Thomas since November 2004. Mr. Shirley
served as the President, CEO, and Director of Titan General Holdings, Inc. from
December 2003 until December 16, 2004. In 2000, Mr. Shirley formed his own
management and consulting business, Pyxis Partnership, through which he has
assisted in the operations of a number of companies. Prior to forming Pyxis, Mr.
Shirley held management positions in several companies - General Electric, AT&T/
Lucent, Multi Circuits and Hadco. Mr. Shirley completed a two year Manufacturing
Management Program with General Electric Company which is their equivalent to a
business degree while working in the Mobile Radio Division in 1974.
James E. Patty
Mr. Patty has been a director of Thomas since November 2004. Mr. Patty is
also the CEO and Founder of Global Business Solutions Inc., an International
investment, management and outsourcing firm based in Campbell, California. From
May 1999 to June 2001, Mr. Patty was President and Chief Executive Officer of
VPNet Technologies (Milpitas, CA). From March 1998 to May 1999, Mr. Patty was
Vice President of GET Manufacturing, an electronic manufacturing services
company headquartered in China. From March 1996 to February, 1998 Mr. Patty was
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Alphasource Manufacturing
Services, an international EMS company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr.
Patty has had additional International Executive level management and
engineering experience with ATI, Maxtor, Motorola, and Four Phase Systems.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth information concerning the total
compensation that we have paid or that has accrued on behalf of our chief
executive officer and other executive officers with annual compensation
exceeding $100,000 during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
Executive Compensation Table
Long-Term
Compensation
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Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
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Other Securities All
Annual Restricted Underlying Other
Name and Compen- Stock Options/ LTIP Compen-
Principal Position Year Salary ($) Bonus ($) sation ($) Award(s) ($) SARs (#) Payouts ($) sation ($)
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Clifford Rhee, 2004 -0- -0- -0- -0- 0 -0- -0-
President (1)
Joel Arberman, 2004 -0- -0- -0- -0- 0 -0- -0-
Former CEO (2) 2003 $104,745 -0- -0- -0- 0 -0- -0-
2002 $110,600 -0- -0- -0- 0 -0- -0-
(1) Mr. Rhee did not become president until November 2004. Mr. Rhee's
employment agreement is described below.
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(2) The year ends for Mr. Arberman's compensation were December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002, as reported in our annual reports filed for those years, which
would have approximated his salary for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003
and 2002.
- - Personal benefits received by our executive officers are valued below the
levels which would otherwise require disclosure under the rules of the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.
- - We do not currently provide any contingent or deferred forms of compensation
arrangements, annuities, pension or retirement benefits to our directors,
officers or employees.
Director Compensation
Members of our Board of Directors who are not otherwise employed by us
will receive a fee of $1,000 per month. In addition, they will annually receive
options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to
the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant. Our Chairman of the
Board will receive a fee of $5,000 per month, together with annual options to
purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair
market value of stock at the time of the grant.
Options Grants
We made no grants of stock options during the fiscal year ended June 30,
2004 to any of the named executive officers.
Aggregate Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
The following table provides information concerning the number and value
of stock options exercised during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, and held
at the end of such fiscal year, by the named executive officers.
Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and FY-end Option/SAR Values
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Number of Securities
Underlying Value of Unexercised
Unexercised In-the-Money
Options/SARs at Options/SARs at
June 30, 2004 (#) June 30, 2004 ($)
Shares Acquired Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Name on Exercise (#) Value Realized ($) Unexercisable Unexercisable
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None
Executive Employment Agreements
We have an employment agreement with our President, Clifford Rhee.
Pursuant to the agreement effective October 1, 2004, Mr. Rhee is employed as our
President for a term of three years, although his employment by Thomas may be
terminated at any time. Mr. Rhee is entitled to receive an annual base salary of
$228,000, as well as customary benefits and reimbursements. In consideration for
services provided by Mr. Rhee in connection with the acquisition of our assets
from Thomas Equipment Limited, including Mr. Rhee's personal guarantee and
pledge of assets in support of various obligations we made to Thomas Equipment
Limited. Mr. Rhee is entitled to a one-time payment of $498,000, to be paid no
later than January 31, 2005. Of this amount $249,000 is deemed to be a retention
bonus which Mr. Rhee is obligated to repay on a pro-rata basis if he terminates
the employment agreement prior to the expiration of the three year term.
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Benefit Plans
Employee Stock Incentive Plan
The 2005 Stock Option Plan was adopted by the board of directors in March
2005. The Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,500,000 options.
Under the plan, options may be granted which are intended to qualify as
incentive stock options, or ISOs, under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, or which are not intended to qualify as incentive stock
options thereunder, or Non-ISOs. The 2005 Stock Option Plan and the right of
participants to make purchases thereunder are intended to qualify as an
"employee stock purchase plan" under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. The 2005 Stock Option Plan is not a qualified deferred
compensation plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not
subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974.
Purpose
The primary purpose of the 2005 Stock Option Plan is to attract and retain
the best available personnel for us in order to promote the success of our
business and to facilitate the ownership of our stock by employees. The ability
of a company to offer a generous stock option program has now become a standard
feature in the industry in which we operate.
Administration
The 2005 Stock Option Plan is administered by our board of directors, as
the board of directors may be composed from time to time. All questions of
interpretation of the 2005 Stock Option Plan are determined by the board, and
its decisions are final and binding upon all participants. Any determination by
a majority of the members of the board of directors at any meeting, or by
written consent in lieu of a meeting, shall be deemed to have been made by the
whole board of directors.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board of directors may at any time, or
from time to time, appoint a committee of at least two members of the board of
directors, and delegate to the committee the authority of the board of directors
to administer the plan. Upon such appointment and delegation, the committee
shall have all the powers, privileges and duties of the board of directors, and
shall be substituted for the board of directors, in the administration of the
plan, subject to certain limitations.
Members of the board of directors who are eligible employees are permitted
to participate in the 2005 Stock Option Plan, provided that any such eligible
member may not vote on any matter affecting the administration of the 2005 Stock
Option Plan or the grant of any option pursuant to it, or serve on a committee
appointed to administer the 2005 Stock Option Plan. In the event that any member
of the board of directors is at any time not a "disinterested person", as
defined in Rule 16b-3(c)(3)(i) promulgated pursuant to the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the plan shall not be administered by the board of directors, and
may only by administered by a committee, all the members of which are
disinterested persons, as so defined.
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Eligibility
Under the 2005 Stock Option Plan, options may be granted to key employees,
officers, directors or consultants of ours, as provided in the 2005 Stock Option
Plan.
Terms of Options
The term of each option granted under the plan shall be contained in a
stock option agreement between us and the optionee and such terms shall be
determined by the board of directors consistent with the provisions of the plan,
including the following:
(a) Purchase Price. The purchase price of the common shares subject to
each ISO shall not be less than the fair market value, or in the case of the
grant of an ISO to a principal stockholder, not less than 110% of fair market
value of such common shares at the time such option is granted. The purchase
price of the common shares subject to each Non-ISO shall be determined at the
time such option is granted, but in no case less than 85% of the fair market
value of such common shares at the time such option is granted.
(b) Vesting. The dates on which each option (or portion thereof) shall be
exercisable and the conditions precedent to such exercise, if any, shall be
fixed by the board of directors, in its discretion, at the time such option is
granted.
(c) Expiration. The expiration of each option shall be fixed by the board
of directors, in its discretion, at the time such option is granted; however,
unless otherwise determined by the board of directors at the time such option is
granted, an option shall be exercisable for ten (10) years after the date on
which it was granted (the "Grant Date"). Each option shall be subject to earlier
termination as expressly provided in the 2005 Stock Option Plan or as determined
by the board of directors, in its discretion, at the time such option is
granted.
(d) Transferability. No option shall be transferable, except by will or
the laws of descent and distribution, and any option may be exercised during the
lifetime of the optionee only by him. No option granted under the plan shall be
subject to execution, attachment or other process.
(e) Option Adjustments. The aggregate number and class of shares as to
which options may be granted under the plan, the number and class of shares
covered by each outstanding option and the exercise price per share thereof (but
not the total price), and all such options, shall each be proportionately
adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued common shares
resulting from split-up, spin-off or consolidation of shares or any like capital
adjustment or the payment of any stock dividend.
Except as otherwise provided in the 2005 Stock Option Plan, any option
granted hereunder shall terminate in the event of a merger, consolidation,
acquisition of property or stock, separation, reorganization or liquidation of
us. However, the optionee shall have the right immediately prior to any such
transaction to exercise the option in whole or in part notwithstanding any
otherwise applicable vesting requirements.
(f) Termination, Modification and Amendment. The 2005 Stock Option Plan
(but not options previously granted under the plan) shall terminate ten (10)
years from the earlier of the date of its adoption by the board of directors or
the date on which the plan is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of
a majority of the outstanding shares of our capital stock entitled to vote
thereon, and no option shall be granted after termination of the plan. Subject
to certain restrictions, the plan may at any time be terminated and from time to
time be modified or amended by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the outstanding shares of our capital stock present, or represented, and
entitled to vote at a meeting duly held in accordance with the applicable laws
of the State of Delaware.
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Aggregated Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option
Values
There were no option exercises in the last fiscal year.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information, as of March 20, 2005
with respect to the beneficial ownership of the outstanding common stock by (i)
any holder of more than five (5%) percent; (ii) each of our directors and named
executive officers; and (iii) our directors and named executive officers as a
group. Except as otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders listed below has
sole voting and investment power over the shares beneficially owned.
Percentage of Percentage of
Common Stock Common Stock
Common Stock Ownership Before Ownership After
Name of Beneficial Owner (1) Beneficially Owned Offering Offering
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Clifford Rhee 3,343,061(2) 15.7% 6.9%
David M. Marks 10,996,706(3)(4) 51.7% 22.8%
Kenneth Shirley 10,000(3) * *
James E. Patty 10,000(3) * *
Farwell Equity Partners, LL C 10,986,706(4) 51.7% 22.8%
4237901 Canada Inc. 2,875,294(2) 13.5% 6.0%
Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. 2,358,488(5) 9.9% 56.7%
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All officers and directors as a group (4 persons) 67.6% 29.8%
* Less than 1%.
(1) Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner is c/o
Thomas Equipment, Inc., 1818 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
(2) All such shares are owned by 4237901 Canada Inc., a corporation controlled
by Clifford Rhee.
(3) Includes 10,000 shares issuable upon exercise of currently exercisable
options.
(4) David Marks is the managing member of Farwell Equity Partners, LLC, and
has sole investment and dispositive power with respect to all shares owned
by such entity. Frank Crivello is the majority owner of the membership
interests of such entity.
(5) Does not include 2,750,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants
exercisable at a price of $2.25 per share, 4,020,000 shares issuable upon
exercise of an option exercisable at an aggregate exercise price equal to
the par value of such shares, or up to 18,600,000 shares issuable upon
conversion of the maximum convertible debt which may be outstanding to
Laurus. Laurus has contractually agreed to restrict its ability to convert
or exercise its warrants and receive shares of our common stock such that
the number of shares of common stock held by it and its affiliates after
such conversion or exercise does not exceed 9.99% of the then issued and
outstanding shares of common stock. Laurus Capital Management, L.L.C. may
be deemed a control person of the shares owned by such entity. David Grin
and Eugene Grin are the principals of Laurus Capital Management, L.L.C.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table shows information with respect to each equity
compensation plan under which our common stock is authorized for issuance as of
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.
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Plan category Number of securities Weighted average Number of securities
to be issued upon exercise price of remaining available for
exercise of outstanding options, future issuance under
outstanding options, warrants and rights equity compensation plans
warrants and rights (excluding securities
reflected in column (a)
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(a) (b) (c)
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Equity compensation plans approved
by security holders -0- -0- N/A
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Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders -0- -0- N/A
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Total
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On December 22, 2004, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Amalgamation with 4274458 Canada, Inc., a corporation wholly-owned by us, and
Pneutech, Inc., as amended effective February 28, 2005. Under the terms of the
agreement which closed on February 28, 2005, we acquired 100% of the common
stock of Pneutech. Upon the closing, Pneutech also redeemed 929 preference
shares and 530,000 special shares owned by 3156176 Canada, Inc. for an aggregate
of $523,000. Clifford Rhee, our President and a member of our Board of Directors
is the beneficial owner of 3156176 Canada, Inc., which was the owner of
approximately 47% of the common shares, 929 preference shares and 530,000
special shares of Pneutech. Mr. Rhee received 467,767 shares of our common stock
in exchange for his shares in Pneutech. Mr. Rhee was also the President and a
member of the Board of Directors of Pneutech.
On November 1, 2004, we entered into a consulting agreement with Frank
Crivello to act as a non-exclusive consultant to us in the areas of mergers and
acquisitions, business development and capital needs. Mr. Crivello is paid a fee
of $10,000 per month for such services. Mr. Crivello is a member of Farwell
Equity Partners, LLC, a principal stockholder of Thomas Equipment.
INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our Bylaws provide that Thomas shall, to the fullest extent permitted by
Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, indemnify
any and all persons whom it shall have power to indemnify against any and all of
the costs, expenses, liabilities or other matters incurred by them by reason of
having been officers or directors of Thomas, any subsidiary of Thomas or of any
other corporation for which any and all persons who acted as officer or director
at the request of Thomas.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 (the "Act" or "Securities Act") may be permitted to directors,
officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed
in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Capital Structure
Our authorized capital consists of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par
value $.0001 per share and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.0001
per share. As of the date of this prospectus, we had 21,250,006 shares of common
stock outstanding and no shares of preferred stock outstanding.
In connection with the acquisition of assets from Thomas Equipment
Limited, our subsidiary, Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. issued 1,000 shares of its
preferred shares for $8,303,000. The shares are redeemable for $8,303 plus
accrued but unpaid dividends at our option at any time or by the holder on or
after April 1, 2006. The preferred shares carry a cumulative dividend of 8% per
annum increasing to 12% after eighteen months from the date of acquisition. The
holder of these shares has the right to be an observer at our board meetings.
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Common Stock
Holders of our common stock: (i) have equal ratable rights to dividends
from funds legally available therefor, when, as and if declared by the Board of
Directors; (ii) are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for
distribution to stockholders upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our
affairs; (iii) do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights, nor
are there any redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable thereto; and (iv)
are entitled to one vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote
at all shareholder meetings. The common stock does not have cumulative voting
rights, which means that the holders of more than fifty percent of the common
stock voting for election of directors can elect one hundred percent of our
directors if they choose to do so.
Preferred Stock
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize 5,000,000 shares of preferred
stock, $.0001 par value per share. Our Board of Directors, without any action by
stockholders, is authorized to divide the authorized shares of preferred stock
into series and to designate the rights, qualifications, preferences,
limitations and terms of the shares of any series of preferred stock, including
but not limited to dividend, redemption, voting rights and preferences. The
ability of our Board of Directors to designate and issue such shares could
impede or deter an unsolicited tender offer or takeover proposal and the
issuance of additional shares having preferential rights could affect adversely
the voting power and other rights of holders of our common stock. We have not
designated any preferred stock as of the date of this prospectus.
Transfer Agent
Interwest Transfer Co., Inc. 1981 E. 4800 South, Suite 100, Salt Lake City
Utah 84117, is the transfer agent and registrar for our securities.
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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth the common stock ownership of the selling
stockholders as of March 20, 2005, including the number of shares of common
stock issuable to the selling stockholders upon the conversion of convertible
notes or exercise of options or warrants held by the selling stockholders. Other
than as set forth in the following table, the selling stockholders have not held
any position or office or had any other material relationship with us or any of
our predecessors or affiliates within the past three years.
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Total Shares Total
of Common Percentage
Stock, and of Common
those Issuable Stock,
Upon Assuming Shares of Beneficial Percentage of Beneficial Percentage
Conversion or Full Common Stock Ownership Common Stock Ownership of Common
Exercise of Conversion Included in Before the Owned Before After the Stock Owned
Name Securities and Exercise Prospectus Offering Offering Offering After Offering
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Up to
Laurus Master 21,735,000
Fund Ltd. (1) 27,350,000 56.3% shares of 2,358,488 9.99% -- --
common stock
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Roynat Merchant 1,000,000 4.5% 1,000,000 1,000,000 4.5% -- --
Capital Inc.(2)
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Farwell Equity
Partners, LLC (3) 10,986,706 51.7% 1,690,000 10,986,706 51.7% 9,296,706 43.7%
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JAVL Investments, 200,000 * 200,000 200,000 * -- --
LLC(4)
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Lloyd R. Milliken 50,000 * 50,000 50,000 * -- --
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Frank Crivello, SEP 2,010,000 9.5% 2,010,000 2,010,000 9.5% --
IRA
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Redwood Consultants,
LLC(5)(6) 135,000 * 135,000 135,000 * -- --
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Lucci Financial * * -- --
Group, LLC(6)(7) 50,000 50,000 50,000
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Maureen Simon(6) 12,500 * 12,500 12,500 * -- --
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Angela Williams(6) 2,500 * 2,500 2,500 * -- --
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Jimmy A. Perez(6) 25,000 * 25,000 25,000 * -- --
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Richard Tessi(6) 12,500 * 12,500 12,500 * -- --
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Richard Pissano(6) 12,500 * 12,500 12,500 * -- --
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Guy Crawford 50,000 * 50,000 50,000 * -- --
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The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned is determined in
accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other
purpose. Under such rule, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which
the selling stockholder has sole or shared voting power or investment power and
also any shares, which the selling stockholder has the right to acquire within
60 days. The actual number of shares of common stock issuable upon the
conversion of the convertible preferred stock is subject to adjustment depending
on, among other factors, the future market price of the common stock, and could
be materially less or more than the number estimated in the table.
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* Less than 1%.
(1) Laurus Capital Management, L.L.C. may be deemed a control person of the
shares owned by such entity. David Grin and Eugene Grin are the principals
of Laurus Capital Management, L.L.C. The shares of common stock that are
being registered includes: (i) 2,750,000 common stock purchase warrants
exercisable at $2.25 per share; (ii) an option to purchase 4,020,000
shares of common stock exercisable at $0.01 per share; (iii) shares
underlying $7,900,000 principal amount of convertible term notes; and (iv)
shares underlying $20,000,000 convertible promissory revolving notes.
(2) All of such shares are issuable upon exercise of currently exercisable
warrants. Roynat is owned by the Bank of Nova Scotia.
(3) David Marks has sole investment and dispositive power with respect to the
shares owned by Farwell Equity Partners, LLC.
(4) Jeffrey Araj is the control person of such entity through his control of
investment and disposition decision rights.
(5) Jens Dalsgaard is the control person of such entity through his control of
investment and disposition decision rights.
(6) All of such shares are issuable upon exercise of warrants with an exercise
price of $4.00 per share. Such warrants were issued in consideration of
services provided to Thomas Equipment by Redwood Consultants, LLC.
(7) Michael Lucci is the control person of such entity through his control of
investment and disposition decision rights.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We are registering the shares of common stock on behalf of the selling
stockholders. We are paying all costs, expenses and fees in connection with the
registration of shares offered by this prospectus. Brokerage commissions, if
any, attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by the selling
stockholders.
Each selling stockholder of the common stock and any of their pledgees,
assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of
their shares of common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board or any other
stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in
private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. A
selling stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when
selling shares:
o ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
o block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the
shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block
as principal to facilitate the transaction;
o purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the
broker-dealer for its account;
o an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the
applicable exchange;
o privately negotiated transactions;
o settlement of short sales;
o broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a
specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
o a combination of any such methods of sale;
o through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging
transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; or
o any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
The selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, if available, rather than under this
prospectus.
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other
broker-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions
or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as
agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be
negotiated. Each selling stockholder does not expect these commissions and
discounts relating to its sales of shares to exceed what is customary in the
types of transactions involved.
In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein, the
selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or
other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the
common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The selling
stockholders may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these
securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common
stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The selling
stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with
broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more
derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other
financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such
broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this
prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
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The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are
involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the
meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any
commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the
resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting
commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Each selling stockholder has
informed us that it does not have any agreement or understanding, directly or
indirectly, with any person to distribute the common stock.
We are required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred incident to the
registration of the shares. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders
against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act.
Because the selling stockholders may be deemed to be "underwriters" within
the meaning of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus
delivery requirements of the Securities Act. In addition, any securities covered
by this prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the
Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under this prospectus.
Each selling stockholder has advised us that they have not entered into any
agreements, understandings or arrangements with any underwriter or broker-dealer
regarding the sale of the resale shares. There is no underwriter or coordinating
broker acting in connection with the proposed sale of the resale shares by the
selling stockholders.
We agreed to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the
date on which the shares may be resold by the selling stockholders without
registration and without regard to any volume limitations by reason of Rule
144(e) under the Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect or (ii) all
of the shares have been sold pursuant to the prospectus or Rule 144 under the
Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect. The resale shares will be
sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under
applicable state securities laws. In addition, in certain states, the resale
shares may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in
the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification
requirement is available and is complied with.
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person
engaged in the distribution of the resale shares may not simultaneously engage
in market making activities with respect to our common stock for a period of two
business days prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the
selling stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may
limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of our common stock by the
selling stockholders or any other person. We will make copies of this prospectus
available to the selling stockholders and have informed them of the need to
deliver a copy of this prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of
the sale.
Penny Stock Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which
establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us,
as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or
with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain
exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the
rules require:
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o that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions
in penny stocks; and
o the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement
to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the
penny stock to be purchased.
In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks,
the broker or dealer must
o obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of
the person; and
o make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny
stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient
knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of
evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a
penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission relating to the
penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
o sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the
suitability determination; and
o that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from
the investor prior to the transaction.
Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny
stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the
commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative,
current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to
an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly
statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny
stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of common stock being offered hereby will be
passed upon for us by Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, New York, New York.
EXPERTS
The financial statements as of June 30, 2004 and 2003 and for each of the
three years in the period ended June 30, 2004 included in this Prospectus have
been so included in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said
firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
The consolidated financial statements of Pneutech, Inc. as of October 31,
2004, and for the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 included in this
Prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of Kingery & Crouse,
P.A., independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
On December 6, 2004, we re-engaged Kingery & Crouse, P.A. as our principal
independent accountant. Our board of directors has approved the appointment of
Kingery & Crouse, P.A. as our new principal independent accountants.
Prior to engaging Kingery & Crouse, P.A. we did not consult with them
regarding either:
1. the application of accounting principles to any specified transaction,
either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be
rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report was
provided to our company nor oral advice was provided that Kingery &
Crouse, P.A. concluded was an important factor considered by our company
in reaching a decision as to our accounting, auditing or financial
reporting issue; or
2. any matter that was either the subject of disagreement or an event, as
defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)(A) of Regulation S-B and the related
instruction to Item 304 of Regulation S-B, or a reportable event, as that
term is explained in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)(A) of Regulation S-B.
On November 9, 2004, as a result of the acquisition of Thomas, we
dismissed Kingery & Crouse, P.A. as our principal independent accountant. From
the date of Kingery & Crouse, P.A.'s appointment through the date of their
dismissal on November 9, 2004, there were no disagreements between our company
and Kingery & Crouse, P.A. on any matter listed under Item 304 Section
(a)(1)(iv) A to E of Regulation S-B, including accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures which,
if not resolved to the satisfaction of Kingery & Crouse, P.A. would have caused
them to make reference to the matter in its reports on our financial statements.
We provided Kingery & Crouse, P.A. with a copy of the Current Report on
Form 8-K disclosing this matter on November 9, 2004, prior to its filing with
the SEC, and requested that they furnish us with a letter addressed to the SEC
stating whether they agreed with the statements made in the Current Report on
Form 8-K, and if not, stating the aspects with which they agreed. A copy of the
letter provided by Kingery & Crouse, P.A., dated November 11, 2004, is included
as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a
part.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We have filed a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the shares of common stock being offered by
this prospectus, and reference is made to such registration statement. This
prospectus constitutes the prospectus of Thomas Equipment, Inc. filed as part of
the registration statement, and it does not contain all information in the
registration statement, as certain portions have been omitted in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, which requires us to file reports, proxy statements and
other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such reports,
proxy statements and other information may be inspected at public reference
facilities of the SEC at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street N.W., Washington D.C.
20549. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section
of the SEC at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 at
prescribed rates. Because we file documents electronically with the SEC, you may
also obtain this information by visiting the SEC's Internet website at
http://www.sec.gov.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited Financial Statements of Thomas Equipment Inc. F-2
(since inception, October 1, 2004) For the Three
Months Ended December 31, 2004 And Predecessor
Statements For The Three Months Ended September 30,
2004 And For The Three and Six Months Ended December
31, 2003
Audited Financial Statements of Thomas Equipment Limited F-22
(the predecessor business) For The Years Ended June
30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
Audited Financial Statements of Pneutech, Inc. For the Years Ended F-58
October 31, 2004 and 2003
Unaudited Proforma Combined Financial Statements F-79
F-1
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited
December 31, 2004
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Consolidated Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2004. F-3
Statements of Operations for the three months ended December F-5
31, 2004 and predecessor statements for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 and for the three and
six months ended December 31, 2003
Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the quarter ended F-6
December 31, 2004
Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December F-7
31, 2004 and predecessor statements for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 and for the three and six months
ended December 31, 2003
Notes to Financial Statements F-9
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F-2
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
(Unaudited - in thousands)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 741
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $90 10,820
Inventories 24,479
Prepaid expenses 741
Other assets 272
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37,053
Property, plant and equipment 12,376
Deferred finance costs 1,004
Other assets 632
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$ 51,065
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F-3
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
(Unaudited - in thousands)
(-continued)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Credit facility $ 11,176
Trade payables 7,188
Warranty liability 148
Other payables and accrued liabilities 5,453
Current portion of long term debt 2,624
Current portion of capital lease obligations 103
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26,692
Long term debt 4,088
Capital lease obligations 5,088
Redeemable preferred stock 8,303
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock 200
Additional paid in capital 15,075
Accumulated deficit (8,155)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (226)
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6,894
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$ 51,065
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited - in thousands, except share and per share data)
Successor |
Business | Predecessor Business
------------ | ----------------------------------------------
Three Months | Three Months Three Months Six Months
Ended | Ended Ended Ended
December 31, | September 30, December 31, December 31,
2004 | 2004 2003 2003
------------ | ------------ ------------ ------------
Sales $ 14,633 | $ 13,857 $ 11,928 $ 26,578
|
Cost of sales 12,358 | 11,770 10,664 23,076
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|
Gross profit 2,275 | 2,087 1,264 3,502
|
Operating expenses: |
Selling expenses 1,361 | 1,797 1,499 3,071
General and administrative expenses 1,219 | 1,911 1,265 2,320
Research and development 245 | 310 355 355
Provision for doubtful receivables 74 | 41 827 963
Stock based compensation 6,431 | -- -- --
Other (income) expense 216 | (884) (629) (659)
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9,546 | 3,175 3,317 6,050
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|
Operating loss (7,271)| (1,088) (2,053) (2,548)
|
Other expenses - |
Net financial expense (income) 884 | 499 (23) 33
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|
Net loss before income taxes (8,155)| (1,587) (2,030) (2,581)
|
Provision for income taxes -- | 15 17 33
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|
Net loss $ (8,155)| $ (1,602) $ (2,047) $ (2,614)
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Basic, dilutive loss per share |
(Weighted average shares outstanding used - |
20,000,000) $ (0.41)| $ (0.08) $ (0.10) $ (0.13)
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Reconciliation of Comprehensive Loss: |
|
Net Loss $ (8,155)| $ (1,602) $ (2,047) $ (2,614)
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency |
translation 226 | 726 926 900
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Total comprehensive loss $ (8,381)| $ (2,328) $ (2,973) $ (3,514)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited - in thousands, except share and per share data)
Common Stock Additional Other
------------------------ Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Total
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BALANCES, OCTOBER 1, 2004 (inception) -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Contribution of services -- -- 322 -- -- 322
Common stock issuances for cash 18,925,000 189 2,095 -- -- 2,284
Stock based compensation on common stock
subscription -- -- 6,431 -- -- 6,431
Issuance of common stock in exchange for
net liabilities in a
recapitalization 1,075,000 11 (11) --
Debt discount related to warrants and
stock options
issued in connection with financing -- -- 6,238 -- -- 6,238
Foreign exchange translation loss -- -- -- -- (226) (226)
Net loss -- -- -- (8,155) -- (8,155)
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BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2004 20,000,000 $ 200 $ 15,075 $ (8,155) $ (226) $ 6,894
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited - in thousands)
Successor |
Business | Predecessor Business
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| Three Six
Three Months | Months Months
Ended | Ended Ended
December 31, | September December
2004 | 30, 2004 31, 2003
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
Net loss $ (8,155)| $ (1,602) $ (2,614)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) |
operating activities: |
Stock compensation 6,431 | -- --
Amortization of debt discount and premium 397 | -- --
Depreciation and amortization 357 | 531 782
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment -- | (3) (28)
Contribution of services 322 |
Net change in working capital items (3,582)| (1,111) 2,595
Net change in employee future benefit liabilities -- | 8 23
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES (4,230)| (2,177) 758
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
Equipment acquired on acquisition (7,223)| -- --
Other assets acquired on acquisition (20,053)| -- --
Insurance claim received -- | -- 587
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment -- | 20 45
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (722)| (292) (783)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (27,998)| (272) (151)
------------ | ------------ ------------
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
Proceeds from debt issuance related to assets acquired 27,146 | -- --
Net repayments relating to advances from affiliated companies -- | (588) (1,093)
Increase in bank advances -- | 2,277 367
Proceeds from stock subscriptions 2,472 | -- --
Additional advances under the credit facility 3,613 | -- --
Payments under the credit facility (22)|
Payments on capital lease obligations (127)| -- --
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 33,082 | 1,689 (726)
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|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 854 | (760) (119)
|
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (113)| 23 85
|
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD -- | 823 80
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 741 | $ 86 $ 46
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F-7
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited - in thousands)
(-continued)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION -
Interest paid $ 231 | $ -- $ 85
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
Stock based compensation $ 6,431 | $ -- $ --
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Debt discounts $ 6,188 | $ -- $ --
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Debt premiums $ 613 | $ -- $ --
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Property and equipment acquired under capital leases $ 5,210 | $ -- $ --
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-8
Thomas Equipment, Inc.
Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited - in thousands except share data and per share amounts)
1. Organization and description of the business
We manufacture and distribute through a worldwide network of dealers and
distributors a full line of skid steer and mini skid steer loaders as well as
attachments, mobile screening plant and mini excavators for the industrial and
construction industry. We also manufacture a complete line of potato harvesting
and handling equipment for the agricultural industry. We have a sole
manufacturing facility in Centreville, New Brunswick, Canada and also operate
six retail stores in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Maine, Colorado and
Illinois.
2. Acquisitions
On October 11, 2004, Thomas Equipment, Inc. ("TEQI," formerly Maxim Mortgage
Corporation, a Delaware corporation) entered into an Agreement and Plan of
reorganization with Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. ("TE2004"), a Canadian
corporation and Thomas Ventures Inc. ("TVI"), a Delaware corporation (both
"Thomas" companies were formed in 2004 for the purposes of the asset acquisition
described below), as previously disclosed in the current report on Form 8-K on
October 11, 2004. Under the terms of the agreement, TEQI acquired 100% of the
common stock of TE2004 and TVI in exchange for the issuance by TEQI of
16,945,000 common shares. Although TEQI was the legal acquirer, TE2004 is
considered the accounting acquirer and as such the acquisition has been
accounted for as a recapitalization. Immediately prior to the reorganization
TEQI had 1,075,000 shares of common stock outstanding (after a 1-40 reverse
split) and no net assets or liabilities. The officers and directors of TE2004
and TVI assumed similar positions with TEQI. As a result, the accompanying
condensed consolidated financial statements represent the results of operations
and cash flows of the accounting acquirer (TE2004) from the date of inception,
October 1, 2004.
On November 9, 2004, TE2004 acquired the fixed assets and inventory of Thomas
Equipment Limited ("Thomas Equipment Limited" an unrelated Company) effective as
of October 1, 2004. The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase
method in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Statement No. 141
("SFAS 141") and the results of operations are included in these consolidated
financial statements from the date of acquisition. The aggregate purchase price,
calculated in accordance with SFAS 141, was $33.9 million, which includes
capital leases)
The following is a summary of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition, at
fair value:
Assets acquired:
Inventory $ 22,188
Fixed assets 11,691
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Assets acquired 33,879
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Consideration paid:
Deposit (198)
Deferred payable (2,967)
Note payable (2,140)
Capital lease obligations (5,210)
Preferred shares (7,926)
Acquisition financing and payment of transaction costs (15,438)
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Consideration paid $ (33,879)
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The difference between our value, and allocation, of the purchase price and that
which Thomas Equipment Limited reported in their financial statements primarily
arises from third party costs we incurred in connection with the transaction and
the use of a different discount rate with respect to the capital lease
obligations.
F-9
3. Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-QSB
and Rule 310 of Regulation SB of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC"). Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include all
of the footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting
of normal and recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair
presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended
December 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the year ending June 30, 2005.
The accompanying unaudited statements of operations and cash flows include the
accounts of Thomas Equipment Limited, our predecessor, for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 and for the three and six months ended December 31,
2003. Although many of the accompanying accounting policies apply to the
preparation of Thomas Equipment Limited's financial statements, the accompanying
notes, except for the segment information in Note 12, do not relate to Thomas
Equipment Limited but rather TEQI from its inception on October 1, 2004. Thomas
Equipment Limited's operating results for the three months ended September 30,
2004 and for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending
June 30, 2005.
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TEQI, TVI, TE2004
and its wholly owned subsidiary Thomas Europe NV from October 1, 2004 which
represents the date that TE2004 acquired the business operations and certain
assets from Thomas Equipment Limited. All inter-company accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates
In preparing our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is
required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in
the financial statements and the accompanying notes. The reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period may be affected by the
estimates and assumptions we are required to make. Estimates that are critical
to the accompanying consolidated financial statements arise from the provisions
for doubtful accounts and warranties. Management bases its estimates and
judgements on historical experience and on various other factors that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the
basis for making judgements about the carrying values of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ
from these estimates.
Translation of foreign currencies
Our functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Our foreign currency
transactions and balances are translated into Canadian dollars using the
temporal method. Under this method, monetary assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars at rates of exchange
prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated into
Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the transaction date. The
resulting foreign currency exchange gains and losses are included in earnings
for the periods presented.
F-10
Assets and liabilities are then translated into United States dollars (reporting
currency) at the exchange rate in effect at each period end. Revenues, expenses,
gains and losses are translated into United States dollars at the average rate
of exchange prevailing during the period. All translation effects of exchange
rate changes are included as a separate component ("cumulative translation
adjustment") of stockholders' equity.
Revenue recognition
In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 - Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements ("SAB 104"), revenue is generally recognized and earned
when all of the following criteria are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of
sales arrangements exist; b) delivery has occurred; c) the sales price is fixed
or determinable, and d) collectibility is reasonably assured.
Delivery and sales of equipment and service parts are recorded when title and
all risks of ownership are transferred to the independent dealer, distributor or
retail customer. No right of return exists on sales of equipment except for
goods sold under buy back arrangements (see below) which are not recorded as
sales.
In some circumstances, goods are shipped to dealers and distributors on a
consignment basis under which title and risk of ownership are not transferred to
the dealers and distributors. Accordingly, sales revenues are not recorded until
a retail customer has purchased the goods.
We make appropriate provisions based on experience for costs such as doubtful
receivables, sales incentives and product warranty.
Although we currently have no such arrangements, financing revenue will be
recorded over the terms of the related receivables using the interest method.
Late payment interest of 12% p.a. charged to customers who have overdue accounts
is not recognized until received.
Buy back arrangements
Although we have not engaged in any buy-back arrangements since our inception,
we may do so in the future and the following policy, previously used by our
predecessor, will be used by management with respect to such transactions.
Sales contracts are entered into with a dealer/distributor that carries
inventory for rental activities. These contracts include a guaranteed buy back
value of 65% - 70% of the original sales value at the end of the three year
period if the dealer/distributor has not sold the equipment to a retail
customer. These transactions are not recorded as sales, but are instead
accounted for as operating leases with net proceeds on the initial transfer of
the equipment to the dealer/distributor recorded as a liability on the balance
sheet. The liability is subsequently reduced on a pro rata basis over the
three-year period to the amount of the guaranteed buy back value at that date,
with corresponding credits to sales in the consolidated statement of operations.
The equipment will be included on the balance sheet at cost and amortized on a
straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 3 years with corresponding
debits to cost of sales. The deferred revenue and unamortized carrying value of
the equipment is removed from the balance sheet and included in sales and costs
of sales respectively in the consolidated statement of operations if the
dealer/distributor resells the equipment to a retail customer during the buy
back period.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts is evaluated on a regular basis and adjusted
based upon management's best estimate of probable losses inherent in
receivables, based on historical experience. For the current period, we used the
historical loss experience of the predecessor company. Receivables are
determined to be past due if they have not been paid by the payment due dates.
Debts are written off against the allowance when deemed to be uncollectible.
Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance when received.
F-11
Product warranties
At the time a sale to a dealer is recognized, the company records the estimated
future warranty costs. These costs are estimated based on historical warranty
claims. For the current period, we used the historical warranty experience of
the predecessor company. Warranty provisions are included as a component of cost
of sales.
Sales incentives
Sales incentive costs for allowances and financing programs are accounted for
when the dealer sells the equipment to a retail customer. Such sales incentives
and allowances given in the form of cash consideration are reflected as a
reduction in sales. The cost of providing interest free financing periods to
dealers and distributors under floor and rental plan arrangements is reflected
as a component of cost of sale with an offsetting reduction to the face amount
of the related financing receivables. The discount is amortized to income over
the related interest free financing periods and is reflected as notional
interest income within net financial expense.
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping and handling costs related to finished goods are reported as a
component of cost of sales in the consolidated statement of operations.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and balances with banks, net of
bank overdrafts, and highly liquid temporary money market instruments with
original maturities of three months or less. Bank borrowings are considered to
be financing activities.
Property plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation
and impairment allowances. Depreciation is provided from the date assets are put
into service at rate to depreciate the carrying cost of the property, plant and
equipment over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis as follows:
Property and plant under capital leases, excluding land 20 years
Production machinery and equipment 10-15 years
Office furniture and equipment 8 years
Computer equipment 3 years
Automotive equipment 3 years
We evaluate the carrying value of property, plant and equipment when events and
circumstances warrant such a review. If the carrying values of the assets are
considered to be impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the
carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the asset.
Long-lived assets
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" requires that long-lived assets,
including certain identifiable intangibles, be reviewed for impairment
F-12
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of
the assets in question may not be recoverable. We have reviewed long lived
assets during the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and determined that no
impairment allowance was necessary.
Redeemable preferred shares
Preferred shares that are redeemable at the option of the holder have been
classified as a liability in the balance sheet and dividends paid or accrued on
these shares have been classified as a financial expense in our consolidated
statement of operations.
Deferred finance charges
Deferred finance charges are amortized over the term of the credit facility,
using the effective interest method.
Advertising costs
Advertising costs of $162 for the three months ended December 31, 2004 were
expensed as incurred and reported as a component of selling expenses.
Research and development costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include salaries,
contractor fees, building costs, utilities and administrative expenses.
Income taxes
We utilize SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires the
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial
statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are
recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at
each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to
the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.
Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax
assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
We have recorded a full valuation allowance against the benefits that would
result from losses incurred to date, based on a history of losses from the
predecessor owner of the assets purchased, as we are unable to determine if the
losses will be utilized.
Net loss per share
We compute net loss per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128 "Earnings per
Share" ("SFAS No. 128") and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 ("SAB 98").
Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128 and SAB 98, basic net loss per share is
computed by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders for the
period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the
period by the number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during
the period. During the period when they would be anti-dilutive, common stock
equivalents (consisting of common stock options and warrants) are not considered
in the computations.
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Stock - based compensation
We account for equity instruments issued to employees for services based on the
fair value of the equity instruments issued and account for equity instruments
issued to those other than employees based on the fair value of the
consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments, whichever is
more reliably measurable.
We have adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148 ("FAS No.
148"). "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure"
This statement amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 ("FAS
No. 123"), "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation." It provides alternative
methods of transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value
based method of accounting for employee stock based compensation. It also amends
the disclosure provision of FAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosure about
the effects on reported net income of an entity's accounting policy decisions
with respect to stock-based employee compensation. As permitted by SFAS No. 123
and amended by FAS No. 148, the Company continues to apply the intrinsic value
method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," to account for stock-based employee compensation
arrangements.
New pronouncements
SFAS 123(R) 'Share-Based Payments'
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
123 ("FAS 123 (R)"), Share-Based Payments. FAS 123 (R) requires all entities to
recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of
shared-based payments such as stock options granted to employees. We will be
required to apply FAS 123 (R) on a modified prospective method. Under this
method, we are required to record compensation expense (as previous awards
continue to vest) for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that
remain outstanding at the date of adoption. In addition, we may elect to adopt
FAS 123 (R) by restating previously issued financial statements, basing the
amounts on the expense previously calculated and reported in the pro forma
disclosures that had been required by FAS 123. FAS 123 (R) is effective for the
first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not believe that the
adoption of FAS 123 (R) will have a material impact on our consolidated
financial statements as there are only 30,000 options, issued to employees, to
purchase 30,000 shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2004.
SFAS 153 'Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets an Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29'
In December 2004, FASB Statement No. 153 was issued amending APB Opinion No. 29
to eliminate the exception allowing nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive
assets to be measured based on the carrying value of the assets exchanged as
opposed to being measured at their fair values. This exception was replaced with
a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have
commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the
future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result
of the exchange. The provisions of this statement are effective for nonmonetary
asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The
adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on our
consolidated financial statements.
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4. Inventories
December 31
2004
Raw materials and spare parts $ 9,213
Work in process 1,664
Finished goods 13,306
Packaging and supplies 296
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$ 24,479
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5. Property and equipment
December 31
2004
Accumulated Net
Cost Depreciation Book Value
---- ------------ ----------
Capital leases $ 5,488 $ 137 $ 5,351
Production machinery
and equipment 6,047 156 5,891
Office furniture and equipment 59 2 57
Computer equipment 288 23 265
Automotive equipment 328 27 301
Construction in process 511 -- 511
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$ 12,721 $ 345 $ 12,376
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6. Convertible long term debt
Note payable to Thomas Equipment Limited bearing interest at
4%, with annual principal repayments plus interest, maturing
on October 31, 2006 $ 2,242
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Term loan, with Laurus Master Funds Ltd. ("Laurus," a
related party), bearing interest at prime plus 3% (8.2% at
December 31, 2004) with monthly principal repayments of $216
per month plus interest 5,929
Debt premium 201
Unamortized debt discount and premium (note 11) (1,660)
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4,470
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Total 6,712
Less current portion (2,624)
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$ 4,088
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Principal repayments start in July 2005 and are as follows:
2005 $2,417
2006 $2,934
2007 $1,864
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The principal repayments and interest payments for the term loan can be made in
cash or common stock. All principal and interest cash payments are subject to a
premium of 3%. Repayments in common stock have a fixed conversion price of two
dollars and twenty five cents per common share.
7. Convertible credit facility - related party
Effective November 9, 2004, the company entered into a three-year revolving
credit facility agreement with Laurus Master Funds Ltd. ("Laurus"). The purpose
of the credit facility was to provide TE2004 with funds to purchase the
inventory and fixed assets of Thomas Equipment Limited and other general
corporate purposes. The credit facility is secured by substantially all of our
assets.
The revolving loan bears interest at the greater of 7.5% or The Wall Street
Journal published prime rate plus 3%. We are also required to pay fees of 0.30%
per annum on the average monthly unused amount of the revolving facility and 1%
per month fee on the balance in excess of the borrowing limit.
The credit facility provides for borrowings utilizing an asset based formula
using eligible receivables, inventory, and fixed assets, less any reserves. At
December 31, 2004, the amount of available borrowings pursuant to the formula
was as follows:
Available borrowings supported by asset base $ 15,958
Less amount borrowed under Revolving Credit Facility 14,948
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Excess availability $ 1,010
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The lender may require the company to convert into common stock all or a portion
of the amount outstanding under the credit facility, together with interest and
fees thereon, at any time. The lender has contractually agreed not to convert
any portion of the credit faciltiy if exercising the conversion option results
in the lender holding in excess of 9.99% of our outstanding shares of common
stock.
Amount borrowed under the revolving credit facility $ 14,948
Debt premium 412
Unamortized debt discount and premium (note 11) (4,185)
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$ 11,175
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Any principal repayments and interest payments on $7,904 of this outstanding
balance of the credit facility can be made in cash or common stock. All
principal and interest cash payments are subject to a premium of 5%. Repayments
in common stock have a fixed conversion price of one dollar and fifty cents per
common share.
8. Capital lease obligations
Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement with Thomas Equipment Limited, we
entered into two-year capital lease agreements with Thomas Equipment Limited.
Pursuant to the leases, we have the right at any time prior to the expiration of
the leases to purchase the leased properties for $5,003 (based on the December
31, 2004 exchange rate). In addition, Thomas Equipment Limited has a right to
require us to purchase the leased properties at the expiration of the leases.
The leases require payments consisting of annual payments of $498 plus realty
taxes, maintenance, heat and certain other expenses. We have recorded the leases
as capital leases with future minimum repayments as follows:
2005 $ 498
2006 4,505
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9. Redeemable preferred shares
The Company has 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, $0.0001 par
value, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding.
In connection with the financing of the asset acquisition from Thomas Equipment
Limited (note 2), we sold, to the parent of Thomas Equipment Limited, 1,000
shares of redeemable preferred stock for $7,926 (on October 1, 2004). The shares
are currently redeemable for $8,303 (translated at December 31, 2004) plus
accrued but unpaid dividends at our option at any time or by the holder on or
after the eighteenth month anniversary of the issuance of the shares. The
preferred shares carry a cumulative dividend of 8% per annum increasing to 12%
after eighteen months from the date of acquisition. The shares were issued on
October 26, 2004. The holder of these shares has the right to be an observer at
our board meetings.
10. Common stock
At December 31, 2004, we have 200,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, par
value $0.01, 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding. Effective October 11,
2004, immediately prior to the reorganization, we completed a 1 for 40 reverse
stock split. After the reverse stock split, Maxim's shareholders retained
1,075,000 shares of common stock in the reorganization which has been recorded
at the value of the net assets (liabilities) assumed which amounted to $0.
We issued 16,945,000 shares to our founders for $2,819 or an average of $0.20
per share. Management has estimated, using the price that the highest paying
founding shareholder paid and an analysis of the market price of the stock
immediately after the reorganization, that the fair value of the shares was
$0.59. The difference resulted in an immediate expense of $5,481.
During the quarter and in connection with the issuance of debt and the credit
facility, we sold 1,980,000 shares to Laurus for $20. Based on a fair value of
$0.59, we recorded $950 of "stock based compensation" expense for this issuance.
11. Stock options and warrants
During the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and in connection with the issuance
of debt and the credit facility, we issued 4,020,000 stock options to Laurus
with an exercise price of one cent per share. The stock options have a remaining
contractual life of 6.8 years. Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, we
recorded a $4,028 debt discount from these options, allocated to the related
debts for amortization over the estimated life of 3 years for those debts.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and in connection with the issuance
of debt and the credit facility, we issued 2,200,000 warrants to Laurus which
are convertible to common shares with an exercise price of two dollars and
twenty five cents per share. The warrants have a remaining contractual life of
6.8 years. Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, we recorded a $2,160
debt discount from these warrants, allocated to the related debts for
amortization over the estimated life of 3 years for those debts.
12. Segment information
Our principal operations relate to the manufacturing, sale and distribution
through a worldwide network of dealers, distributors and retailers of skid steer
and mini skid steer loaders, attachments, parts, mobile screening plants and
mini excavators for the industrial and construction industry and potato
harvesting and handling equipment for the agriculture industry. Because of the
integrated nature of our sole manufacturing operation and common administrative
and marketing support functions, the business is treated by management as a
single operating segment for the purpose of making operating decisions and
assessing performance.
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Revenues by destination and product group were as follows:
---Successor Business-- | ------------- Predecessor Business ------------
Three months | Three months Three months Six months
ended | ended ended ended
December 31, | September 30, December 31, December 31,
2004 | 2004 2003 2003
------------ | ------------ ------------ ------------
Canada $ 1,908 | $ 2,883 $ 1,781 $ 5,770
USA 6,591 | 7,177 6,157 14,321
Europe 4,287 | 2,517 3,411 5,359
Rest of world 1,847 | 1,280 579 1,128
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|
Total sales to external customers $ 14,633 | $ 13,857 $ 11,928 $ 26,578
============ | ============ ============ ============
|
Industrial and construction $ 14,140 | $ 12,147 $ 10,269 $ 22,409
Agriculture 493 | 1,710 1,659 4,169
------------ | ------------ ------------ ------------
|
Total sales to external customers $ 14,633 | $ 13,857 $ 11,928 $ 26,578
============ | ============ ============ ============
Property, plant and equipment by geographical area as of December 31, 2004 were
as follows:
Canada $ 12,270
USA 106
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Total $ 12,376
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13. Other related party transactions
During the three months ended December 31, 2004 we recorded sales to Samsung
Industry, Co. Ltd., a company controlled by one our officers, of approximately
$517. At December 31, 2004, the receivable from this related party was
approximately $440.
During the period ended December 31, 2004, we purchased product from Rousseau
Controls, a company controlled by one of our officers, of approximately $836. At
December 31, 2004, the payable to this related party was approximately $328.
These related party transactions were in the normal course of business at
customary terms and prices.
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14. Other contingencies and commitments
Contingencies
Litigation
We are potentially subject to various claims and litigation arising out of the
ordinary course and conduct of our business including product liability,
intellectual property, labour and employment, environmental and tax matters.
Management does not consider our exposure to such claims and litigation to be
material to the consolidated financial statements.
Warranties
Our products are sold with a one year comprehensive bumper to bumper warranty
except for loader sales in North America and Australia, which have a three year
bumper to bumper warranty, followed by a power train warranty in years four and
five. We generally determine our total warranty liability by applying historical
claims rate experience to the estimated amount of equipment that has been sold
and is still under warranty based on dealer inventories and retail sales. The
historical claims rate is primarily determined by a review of claims costs and
current quality developments.
Other commitments
We have entered into operating lease agreements to lease certain premises and
office equipment. The annual rent of premises consists of a minimum rent plus
realty taxes, maintenance, heat and certain other expenses. Minimum rent payable
for premises and office equipment in aggregate and for each of the next five
years is as follows:
2005 $ 134
2006 73
2007 20
2008 15
2009 15
Guarantees
We have entered into sales contracts with a dealer / distributor which include a
guaranteed buy back value at the end of a three year period if that dealer /
distributor has not sold the equipment to a retail customer. There is no
potential liability at the balance sheet date as no sales have been made to the
dealer / distributor.
15. Financing expense
Capital leases $ 101
Credit facility - related party 232
Amortization of deferred financing costs 58
Amortization of debt discount - related party 339
Amortization of deferred financing costs 34
Note payable - related party 22
Dividends on preferred shares - related party 95
Other 3
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Total $ 884
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16. Fair value
Fair value
Our financial instruments include cash and short term deposits, bank advances,
trade accounts and financing receivables and accounts payable. Due to the
short-term maturity of cash and short-term deposits, bank advances, trade
accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, the carrying
values of these instruments are reasonable estimates of their fair values.
Credit risk
Our financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash,
trade accounts and financing receivables. We are exposed to normal credit risk
from customers. Trade accounts and financing receivables have significant
concentrations of credit risk in the industrial and construction industry and on
a geographical basis in the USA as disclosed in note 12.
Interest rate risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk as future changes in the prevailing level
of interest rates affect the cash flows associated with financing receivables
and debt obligations. We have not entered into any financial instrument
contracts to hedge the interest rate exposure associated with these items.
Foreign currency risk
Our foreign currency translation policy is described in Note 3. We do not enter
into foreign currency futures and forwards contracts to manage exposure to
foreign currency fluctuations. As at December 31, 2004, our exposure in
non-Canadian dollars was: receivables of $5,600, payables of $1,500, credit
facilities of $27,128 and cash of $450.
17. Recent events
(Canadian dollars have been translated to U.S. dollars as of December 31, 2004)
On January 26, 2004, we received an increase to the credit facility with Laurus
Master Fund of $4,000 which increased the credit facility from $16,000 to
$20,000. Laurus Master Fund charged a fee of $128 and received 400 warrants for
the right to purchase 400,000 common shares with an exercise price of two
dollars and twenty five cents.
On February 28, 2005, we acquired 100% of the common stock of Pneutech, in
exchange for the issuance by us of a total of 1,082,639 shares of our common
stock and warrants to purchase 211,062 shares of common stock, exercisable at
$3.00 per share. An additional 167,359 shares of common stock were issued as of
the closing in exchange for the cancellation of approximately $508 of debt owed
by Pneutech to an unrelated party.
Pneutech is a manufacturer of hydraulic systems and is a strategic supplier to
Thomas, as well as 15,000 other active customers. Pneutech maintains eleven
manufacturing/distribution facilities in Canada and one manufacturing plant in
South Korea. It has a diverse array of capabilities in the distribution of fluid
power components as well as manufacturing spiral wound metal gaskets and steel
components.
Upon the Closing, Pneutech also redeemed 929 preference shares and 530,000
special shares owned by 3156176 Canada, Inc. for an aggregate of $523. Clifford
Rhee, the President and a member of our Board of Directors is the beneficial
owner of 3156176 Canada, Inc., which was the owner of approximately 47% of the
common shares, 929 preference shares and 530,000 special shares of Pneutech. Mr.
Rhee is also the President and a member of the Board of Directors of Pneutech.
Upon the Closing of the acquisition, Mr. Rhee continues to serve as President of
both the Company and Pneutech. The members of the our Board were appointed as
members of the Pneutech Board.
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Concurrently with the acquisition of Pneutech, we entered into financing
agreements with Roynat Merchant Capital Inc. ("Roynat US"). RoyNat Capital Inc.
("Roynat Capital"), an affiliate of Roynat US, had provided financing to
Pneutech which was terminated upon the Closing.
In connection therewith, on the Closing the following transactions occurred:
o Roynat Capital was paid $2,325 in consideration for the cancellation
of its Pneutech preferred shares and payment of accrued dividends
thereon;
o Roynat Capital was paid $1,038 in consideration for the cancellation
of warrants previously issued by Pneutech to Roynat Capital;
o Roynat Capital was paid $3,322 in full satisfaction of all amounts
due pursuant to a convertible debenture issued Pneutech to Roynat
Capital;
o we sold a subordinated debenture to Roynat US with a principal
amount of $5,397; and
o we issued warrants to Roynat US to purchase 1,000,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share.
Concurrently with the Closing of the Pneutech acquisition, we and Laurus amended
certain terms of the original agreements, including the following:
o we issued an additional secured convertible term note in the
principal amount of $1,900 to Laurus;
o we issued Laurus a common stock purchase warrant exercisable to
purchase 150,000 shares of common stock for a period of seven years
at a price of $2.25 per share; and
o the payments on the previously issued secured convertible term note
in the principal amount of $6,000 shall not commence until July 1,
2005, at which time the initial monthly payment in the amount of
$207 shall be due and shall be due each month thereafter until the
note is paid in full.
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2004 and 2003. F-24
Consolidated Statements of Common and Other Shareholder's Deficiency
for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 F-25
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss for the years
ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 F-26
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30,
2004, 2003 and 2002 F-27
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
June 30, 2004 F-28
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PricewaterhouseCoopers [LOGO]
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
300 Brunswick House
44 Chipman Hill, PO Box 789
Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada E2L 4B9
Telephone +1 (506) 632 1810
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January 7, 2005
Auditors' Report
To the Shareholder of
Thomas Equipment Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Thomas Equipment
Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.) as of June 30, 2004 and 2003
and the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, common
and other shareholder's deficiency, and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended June 30, 2004. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as at June 30, 2004 and
2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years
in the three-year period ended June 30, 2004 in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
These financial statements are affected by conditions and events that cast
substantial doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern as
described in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
At June 30, 2004 and 2003
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares)
Going concern (note 2)
2004 2003
$ $
Assets
Current assets
Cash 823 80
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $1,694 (2003 - $888) 11,014 16,975
Financing receivables (note 5) 2,982 345
Inventories (note 4) 20,256 19,037
Income taxes recoverable 33 33
Due from affiliated companies (note 13) 161 220
Prepaid expenses 436 247
Foreign exchange contracts (note 19) 171 1,567
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35,876 38,504
Financing receivables (note 5) 3,938 1,565
Property, plant and equipment (note 6) 10,805 10,331
Other assets (note 7) 567 1,545
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51,186 51,945
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank advances, bearing interest at 7% at June 30, 2003 -- 1,921
Trade payables 6,869 5,138
Warranty liability (note 10) 924 637
Severance accrual (note 15) 891 --
Other payables and accrued liabilities 1,553 1,483
Deferred revenue (note 7) 29 --
Foreign exchange contracts (note 19) 125 243
Due to affiliated companies (note 13) 880 685
Advances from affiliated companies (note 8) 49,828 5,195
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61,099 15,302
Deferred revenue (note 7) 1,213 1,403
Foreign exchange contracts (note 19) 334 969
Employee future benefit liabilities (note 9) 306 279
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62,952 17,953
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Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares, redeemable at par (note 12) -- 55,659
Contingencies and commitments (note 10)
Shareholder's Deficiency
Capital stock (note 11)
Preferred shares, Class A and B 1,160 1,160
Common shares, 8,643,000 (2003 - 2,643,000) issued and outstanding 30,220 8,599
Deficit (40,763) (29,208)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Cumulative translation adjustment (2,383) (2,218)
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(11,766) (21,667)
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51,186 51,945
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The accompanying notes are an integrated part of these consolidated financial
statements
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Consolidated Statement of Common and Other Shareholder's Deficiency
For the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares)
Accumulated
other
Preferred Shares comprehensive
Class A Class B Common Shares Deficit income (loss) Total
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Number $ Number $ Number $ $ $ $
Balance - July 1, 2001 746,322 496 1,000,000 664 1,643,000 5,410 (19,463) 174 (12,719)
Currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (23) (23)
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,902) -- (1,902)
Dividends -- -- -- -- -- -- (2,525) -- (2,525)
Shares issued -- -- -- -- 1,000,000 3,189 -- -- 3,189
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Balance - June 30, 2002 746,332 496 1,000,000 664 2,643,000 8,599 (23,890) 151 (13,980)
Currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (2,369) (2,369)
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,020) -- (1,020)
Dividends -- -- -- -- -- -- (4,298) -- (4,298)
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Balance - June 30, 2003 746,332 496 1,000,000 664 2,643,000 8,599 (29,208) (2,218) (21,667)
Currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (165) (165)
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- -- (11,555) -- (11,555)
Shares issued -- -- -- -- 6,000,000 21,621 -- -- 21,621
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Balance - June 30, 2004 746,332 496 1,000,000 664 8,643,000 30,220 (40,763) (2,383) (11,766)
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The accompanying notes are an integrated part of these consolidated financial
statements
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
For the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares)
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Sales 55,705 49,274 54,218
Cost of sales (47,559) (43,615) (44,615)
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Gross profit 8,146 5,659 9,603
Selling expenses (6,179) (5,810) (4,922)
General and administrative expenses (6,524) (3,685) (3,641)
Provision for doubtful receivables (note 22) (1,657) (197) (358)
Other income (expense) (note 15) (702) 3,051 (1,552)
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Operating loss (6,916) (982) (870)
Net financial income (expense) (note 14) (4,574) 34 (965)
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Loss before income taxes (11,490) (948) (1,835)
Provision for income taxes (note 16) (65) (72) (67)
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Net loss for the year (11,555) (1,020) (1,902)
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Basic and diluted loss per common share (note 21) (4.16) (0.39) (0.74)
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Net loss for the year (11,555) (1,020) (1,902)
Other comprehensive loss:
Currency translation adjustment (165) (2,369) (23)
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Comprehensive loss (11,720) (3,389) (1,925)
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The accompanying notes are an integrated part of these consolidated financial
statements
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(in thousands of United States dollars)
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Cash provided by (used in)
Operating activities
Net loss for the year (11,555) (1,020) (1,902)
Items not affecting cash
Amortization of property, plant and equipment 1,235 1,041 912
Amortization of other assets 387 190 6
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (312) (7) (8)
Net change in non-cash working capital items related to operations (note 17) 3,538 (1,533) 5,032
Net change in employee future benefit liabilities 24 18 17
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Cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,683) (1,311) 4,057
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Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,759) (951) (595)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment 471 10 14
Proceeds received from insurance claim 604 133 128
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Cash used in investing activities (684) (808) (453)
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Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital (note 11) 21,621 -- 3,189
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares, Class E -- -- 47,841
Redemption of preferred shares, Class E (55,916) -- --
Net proceeds (repayments) relating to advances from affiliated companies 44,331 3,988 (44,651)
Repayment of long-term debt -- (9) (10)
(Decrease) increase in bank advances (1,930) 1,721 (7,235)
Preferred dividends paid on Class E shares -- (4,298) (2,525)
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Cash provided by (used in) financing activities 8,106 1,402 (3,391)
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Net change in cash during the year 739 (717) 213
Foreign exchange impact on cash 4 15 7
Cash - Beginning of year 80 782 562
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Cash - End of year 823 80 782
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Cash flows from operating activities include
Income taxes paid 84 84 193
Income taxes recovered 16 91 --
Interest received 95 162 264
Interest paid 217 129 1,203
Preferred dividends paid on Class E shares 4,565 4,298 2,525
The accompanying notes are an integrated part of these financial statements
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
1 Organization and description of the business
The Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited,
manufactures and distributes through a worldwide network of dealers and
distributors a full line of skid steer and mini skid steer loaders as well
as attachments, mobile screening plant and mini excavators for the
industrial and construction industry. The Company also manufactures a
complete line of potato harvesting and handling equipment for the
agricultural industry. Approximately 80% of the Company's sales are
generated through wholesale distribution worldwide. The Company has a sole
manufacturing facility in Centreville, New Brunswick, Canada and also
operates six retail stores in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Maine,
Colorado, and Illinois.
2 Basis of financial statement preparation and going concern
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for the
foreseeable future.
During the year ended June 30, 2004, the Company incurred a loss of
$11,555 (2003 - $1,020) and is not generating sufficient cash flows to
cover operating costs and to fund investments in working capital and
additions to property, plant and equipment. Also at June 30, 2004 the
Company had a working capital deficit of $25,223 and a shareholder's
deficiency of $11,766. These conditions cast substantial doubt upon the
validity of the going concern assumption. The Company's ability to meet
its obligations as they fall due is dependent upon the continued financial
support of its shareholder and creditors, its ability to secure additional
financing as required and upon attaining profitable operations.
On October 1, 2004, the Company sold its business and certain assets to
Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. for $33,403 (note 20). The Company's parent,
McCain Foods Limited has committed to provide whatever financial support
is required to ensure the Company, Thomas Equipment Limited, is able to
meet its remaining liabilities after the sale as they fall due and to
continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. This commitment
does not extend to Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc.
3 Summary of significant accounting policies
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America ("U.S. GAAP") as required by Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-B of the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and in United States dollars in
accordance with the instructions in Rule 3-20(b) of Regulation S-X of the
SEC. The Company's functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The
significant accounting policies are set out below:
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Thomas
Equipment Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries MacBan Equipment Ltd.,
Thomas Equipment International Inc., and Thomas Europe NV (together "the
Company"). The purchase method has been used to account for all
acquisitions. On June 21, 2004, the Company sold McBan Equipment Ltd., a
dormant company, to its parent, McCain Foods Limited for proceeds of $1
which resulted in a loss before income taxes of $3.
Revenue recognition
In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 "Revenue Recognition
in Financial Statements" revenue is generally recognized and earned when
all of the following criteria are satisfied: a) persuasive evidence of a
sales arrangement exists; b) the sales price is fixed or determinable; and
c) collectability is reasonably assured and delivery has occurred.
Sales of equipment and service parts are recorded when title and all risks
of ownership are transferred to the independent dealer, distributor or
retail customer. This transfer generally occurs when goods are shipped to
the dealer, distributor or retail customer.
In some circumstances goods are shipped to dealers and distributors on a
consignment basis under which title and risk of ownership are not
transferred to the dealers and distributors. Accordingly, sales revenues
are not recorded until a retail customer has purchased the goods. In all
cases, when a sale is recorded by the Company, no significant uncertainty
exists surrounding the purchaser's obligation to pay. No right of return
exists on sales of equipment except for goods sold under buy back
arrangements which are not recorded as sales.
The Company makes appropriate provisions based on experience for costs
such as doubtful receivables, sales incentives and product warranty.
Receivables are determined to be past due if they have not been paid by
the payment due date. Debts are written off when deemed to be
uncollectible.
Financing revenue is recorded over the terms of the related receivables
using the interest method and is not recognized until received. Similarly
late payment penalty interest of 12% p.a. charged to customers who have
overdue accounts is not recognized until received. Until that time the
deferred interest revenue is included as a component of accounts payable
and accrued liabilities.
Buy back arrangements
Sales contracts are entered into with a dealer / distributor that carries
inventory for rental activities. These contracts include a guaranteed buy
back value of 65% - 70% of the original sales value at the end of a
three-year period if the dealer/distributor has not sold the equipment to
a retail customer. These transactions are not recorded as sales, but are
instead accounted for as operating leases with the net proceeds on the
initial transfer of the equipment to the dealer/distributor recorded as a
liability on the balance sheet. The liability is subsequently reduced on a
pro rata basis over the three-year period to the amount of the guaranteed
buy back value at that date, with corresponding credits to sales in the
Consolidated Statement of Loss.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Buy back arrangements (continued)
The equipment is included on the balance sheet at cost and amortized on a
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 3 years with
corresponding debits to cost of sales. The deferred revenue and
unamortized carrying value of the equipment are removed from the balance
sheet and included in sales and cost of sales respectively in the
Consolidated Statement of Loss if the dealer / distributor resells the
equipment to a retail customer during the buy back period.
The Company also sells equipment to dealers in the United States for
retail activities. These sales are subject to State imposed buy back
provisions under certain conditions (principally upon termination of the
dealers contract by the Company and bankruptcy of the dealer.) Revenue
from these sales transactions is recognized at time of sale as they
satisfy the right of return conditions under Staff Accounting Bulletin No.
104 "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements".
Sales incentives
Sales incentive costs for allowances and financing programs are accounted
for when the dealers sell the equipment to a retail customer. Such sales
incentives and allowances given in the form of cash consideration are
reflected as a reduction in sales. The cost of providing interest free
financing periods to dealers and distributors under floor and rental plan
arrangements is reflected as a component of cost of sales with an
offsetting reduction to the face amount of the related financing
receivables. The discount is amortized to income over the related interest
free financing periods and is reflected as notional interest income within
net financial expenses.
Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and reported as a component of
selling expenses and amounted to $782 for the year ended June 30, 2004
(2003 -$828, 2002 - $639).
Product warranties
At the time a sale to a dealer is recognized, the Company records the
estimated future warranty costs. These costs are usually estimated based
on historical warranty claims. Warranty provisions are included as a
component of cost of sales.
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping and handling costs related to finished goods are reported as a
component of cost of sales in the Consolidated Statement of Loss.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents are
short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days
or less, that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which
are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. The Company's
parent, McCain Foods Limited through its subsidiary McCain Finance
(Canada) Ltd, has an arrangement with its bankers whereby cash balances
may be netted with bank advances for its Canadian entities for the purpose
of calculating interest under a CD$100,000 long-term revolving credit
facility agreement. McCain Finance (Canada) Ltd recharges Thomas Equipment
Limited for interest on its bank borrowings at the Bank of Nova Scotia
prime rate plus 2%.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
is determined on a standard cost basis which approximates the first-in,
first-out basis and includes a portion of factory overhead.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, net of government
grants, less accumulated amortization and impairment allowances.
Amortization is provided from the date assets are put into service at
rates to amortize the carrying cost of the property, plant and equipment
over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line method, as follows:
Land improvements 20 years
Buildings 20 years
Production, machinery and equipment 5 to 15 years
Office furniture and equipment 3 to 15 years
Computer equipment 3 years
Automotive equipment 3 years
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) 144,
"Accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets", the
Company evaluates the carrying value of property, plant and equipment when
events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets
may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of the assets are considered
to be impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the
carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the asset.
Research and development costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include
salaries, contractor fees, building costs, utilities and administrative
expenses.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Income taxes
The Company uses the liability method to account for future income taxes.
Under the liability method, future income taxes are recognized for the
future income tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statements carrying values and their respective income tax bases
as well as tax losses and other loss reductions (temporary differences).
Future income tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantially
enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years
in which temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The effect on future income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax
rates is included in income in the period in which the change occurs. The
amount of future income tax assets recognized is limited to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized.
Pensions and other post-employment benefits
Benefit obligations for defined benefit plans are determined by
independent actuaries using the projected benefit method prorated on
service and management's best estimate of expected plan investment
performance, salary escalation, retirement ages of employees, expected
health care costs, and other actuarial factors.
Benefit charge or credit consists of the aggregate of the actuarially
computed cost of pension benefits provided in respect of the current
year's service; imputed interest on the accrued benefit obligation reduced
by the expected long-term return on plan assets; amortization of past
service costs; and the amortization of experience gains or losses, in
excess of 10% of the greater of the accrued benefit plan obligation and
the market value of plan assets at the beginning of the year. Other
experience gains and losses and past service costs are amortized over the
average remaining service period of employees.
Plan assets are valued at market value for the purposes of calculating the
expected long-term return.
Translation of foreign currencies
The Company's functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Foreign currency
transactions and balances of the Company and its integrated operations are
translated into Canadian dollars using the temporal method. Under this
method, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
are translated into Canadian dollars at rates of exchange prevailing at
the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated into Canadian
dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the transaction date. The
resulting foreign currency exchange gains and losses are included in
earnings for the year.
Assets and liabilities are then translated into United States dollars
(reporting currency) at the exchange rate in effect at each year end.
Revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated into United States
dollars at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the year. All
translation effects of exchange rate changes are included as a separate
component ("cumulative translation adjustment") of shareholder's
deficiency.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Financial instruments
Derivatives are contracts that require or provide the opportunity to
exchange cash flows or payments determined by applying certain rates,
indices or changes therein to notional contracted amounts. The Company
uses forward foreign exchange contracts to manage financial risks
associated with foreign exchange rate movements. These derivatives are
used as economic hedges of anticipated foreign currency transactions and
cash flows associated with settlement of these anticipated transactions.
Beginning in 2001, the Company elected not to adopt the optional hedge
accounting provisions of the FASB Statements No's. 133 and 138,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".
Accordingly, beginning in 2001, all derivatives are recorded on the
balance sheet at fair value and the resulting unrealized gains and losses
are recognized in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of
Loss as they arise and not concurrently with the recognition of the
transactions being hedged.
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
With effect from July 1, 2003 the Class E redeemable preferred shares were
classified as liabilities, and dividends paid in 2004 were classified as a
financial expense in the Consolidated Statement of Loss in accordance with
SFAS 150 "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity" (see following page).
In prior years the Class E redeemable preferred shares were reported
separately from liabilities and shareholder's deficiency on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet and dividends paid on these shares were
reflected as a charge against the deficit in accordance with Staff
Accounting Bulletin Topic 3 "Senior Securities",
Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the valuation of
accounts and financing receivables, inventories, future income taxes,
property, plant and equipment, the reported amounts for accrued
liabilities and pension costs 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. These
estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and
actions the Company may undertake in the future. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Recently adopted accounting standards
FIN 46 'Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities' (VIE's)
In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised in
December 2003 as FIN 46R), which addresses how a business enterprise
should evaluate whether it has a controlling financial interest in an
entity through means other than voting rights and accordingly should
consolidate the entity. The Company is required to apply FIN 46R to all
variable interests in VIE's commencing in fiscal 2004. For variable
interests in VIE's created before January 1, 2004, the assets, liabilities
and non-controlling interests of the VIE initially
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
FIN 46 'Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities' (VIE's) continued
are measured at their carrying amounts with any difference between the net
amount added to the balance sheet and any previously recognized interest
being recognized as the cumulative effect of an accounting change. If
determining the carrying amounts is not practicable, fair value at the
date FIN 46R first applies may be used to measure the assets, liabilities
and non-controlling interest of the VIE. The application of FIN 46R to
variable interests in VIE's had no effect on the Company's financial
statements as the Company has no variable interests in VIE's.
SFAS 150 'Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity'
FASB Statement No. 150 was issued in May 2003 and establishes standards
for the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments
with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and includes required
disclosures for financial instruments within its scope. This Statement is
effective for instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and
is otherwise effective as of July 1, 2003, except for mandatorily
redeemable financial instruments of non-public companies. For such
mandatorily redeemable financial instruments, the Statement is effective
for the Company as of January 1, 2004. The application of Statement 150
resulted in the reclassification of the Class E preferred shares from the
temporary equity section to the liabilities section of the Consolidated
Balance Sheet for the period July 1, 2003 to the date of their redemption
(June 23, 2004) and dividends paid on these shares in 2004 were treated as
interest as opposed to a charge to the deficit under U.S. GAAP.
SFAS 143 'Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations'
In June 2001, FASB Statement No. 143 was issued which requires the Company
to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability
in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the
retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition,
construction, development and/or normal use of the assets. The Company
also would record a corresponding asset that is depreciated over the life
of the asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset
retirement obligation, the obligation would be adjusted at the end of each
period to reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future
cash flows underlying the obligation. The Company was required to adopt
Statement 143 on July 1, 2003. The adoption of Statement 143 had no effect
on the Company's financial statements.
FIN 45 'Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation
of FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and a rescission of FASB
Interpretation No. 34'
In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 was issued which enhances the
disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial
statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. The
Interpretation also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize,
at inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the
obligation undertaken. The initial recognition and measurement provisions
of the Interpretation were applicable to guarantees issued or modified
after December 31, 2002 and the disclosure requirements were effective for
financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after December
15, 2002. The Company entered into a sales contract with a dealer /
distributor which is being accounted for pursuant to Interpretation No. 45
(see note 10).
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
3 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Recently adopted accounting standards (continued)
SFAS 132 'Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits'
In December 2003, FASB Statement No. 132 (revised) was issued which
prescribes the required employers' disclosures about pension plans and
other postretirement benefit plans; but it does not change the measurement
or recognition of those plans. The Statement retains and revises the
disclosure requirements contained in the original Statement 132. It also
requires additional disclosures about the assets, obligations, cash flows,
and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other
postretirement benefit plans. The Statement generally is effective for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. The Company's disclosures in
note 9 incorporate the requirements of Statement 132 (revised).
SFAS 146 'Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities'
In June 2002, FASB Statement No. 146 was issued which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal
activities and nullifies EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for
Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity". The provisions of Statement 146 were effective for exit or
disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, with early
application encouraged. The Company undertook a restructuring of its
operations during fiscal year 2004 which is being accounted for pursuant
to Statement 146 (see note 15).
SFAS 153 'Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets an Amendment of APB Opinion No.
29'
In December 2004, FASB Statement No. 153 was issued amending APB Opinion
No. 29 to eliminate the exception allowing nonmonetary exchanges of
similar productive assets to be measured based on the carrying value of
the assets exchanged as opposed to at their fair values. This exception
was replaced with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets
that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has
commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected
to change significantly as a result of the exchange. The provisions of
this statement are effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in
fiscal periods beginning after the June 15, 2005. The adoption of this
statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's
financial statements.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
4 Inventories
2004 2003
$ $
Raw materials and spare parts 8,708 7,599
Work in process 1,621 2,301
Finished goods 9,713 8,929
Packaging and supplies 214 208
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20,256 19,037
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5 Financing receivables
2004 2003
$ $
Floor plan receivables 5,080 1,034
Rental plan receivables 1,926 885
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7,006 1,919
Discount reflecting interest free financing periods (86) (9)
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6,920 1,910
Less current portion (2,982) (345)
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3,938 1,565
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The Company offers 'in house' financing terms to certain customers under
floor and rental plan arrangements. At June 30, 2004, floor and rental
plan receivables include accrued interest receivable of $52 (2003 - $nil).
Commencing April 2003, inventory balances carried by dealers and
distributors in North America are available for financing by the Company
through floor plan arrangements. This inventory financing tool offers
interest free financing to dealers and distributors for the first six
months and the Company will finance the equipment for up to eighteen
months with the final twelve month period being charged interest at rates
varying between Bank of Nova Scotia prime ("prime") plus 2.25% to prime
plus 2.5%. To maintain the status of the floor plan, 5% curtailment fees
are due and payable to the Company in months seven and twelve of the plan
for Canadian dealers / distributors and in month twelve for US dealers /
distributors. The curtailment fees are applied against the outstanding
balance of the receivable. If the equipment is sold by the dealer /
distributor to a retail customer, the full amount of the receivable is due
immediately, otherwise full payment is due at the end of eighteen months
from the date of the original invoice. Total sales under these financing
arrangements amounted to $7,892 in 2004 (2003 - $982).
Commencing October 2002, inventory balances carried by dealers and
distributors for rental activities are also available for financing by the
Company through rental plan arrangements. At any time during or at the end
of a standard floor plan arrangement the dealer / distributor can move to
a rental plan arrangement. Rental plans are also available at the time the
equipment is shipped to the dealer / distributor. The standard finance
term is to extend the total term to a maximum of sixty months. Interest
rates are charged at prime less 1% for loaders ordered direct from the
factory on to a rental plan and prime plus 1.25% for dealers /
distributors converted from a floor plan to a rental plan. At the time of
conversion an additional 5% curtailment fee is also due and payable.
Dealers / distributors are not allowed to resell these loaders for the
shorter of six months or 300 hours of use. Total sales under these
financing arrangements amounted to $1,434 in 2004 (2003 - $880).
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
5 Financing receivables (continued)
Commencing July 2003, the Company also offers rental plan financing to
independent rental yards whereby the first year is interest free and a
subsequent two year extension is available for a rate equal to prime plus
2.25% or a three year extension at prime plus 3.25%. On this program the
rental yard must keep the unit for at least one year and if it accumulates
more than 400 hours of use the total obligation is due and payable in
full. As with the standard floor plan, the total obligation under rental
plans is due if the equipment is sold by the dealer / distributor during
the financing period. Total sales under these financing arrangements
amounted to $290 in 2004.
The Company evaluates and assesses dealers / distributors on an ongoing
basis as to their credit worthiness and generally retains a security
interest in the goods associated with these trade receivables. The Company
is obligated to repurchase goods sold to a dealer / distributor upon
cancellation or termination of the dealer / distributor's contract for
such causes as change in ownership, closeout of the business or default.
6 Property, plant and equipment
Accumulated
Cost amortization Net
$ $ $
June 30, 2004
Land and improvements 175 64 111
Buildings 6,209 2,100 4,109
Production machinery and equipment 10,607 5,274 5,333
Office furniture and equipment 291 238 53
Computer equipment 1,816 1,545 271
Automotive equipment 1,238 870 368
Construction in progress 560 -- 560
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20,896 10,091 10,805
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June 30, 2003
Land and improvements 174 58 116
Buildings 6,148 1,804 4,344
Production machinery and equipment 9,474 4,712 4,762
Office furniture and equipment 286 224 62
Computer equipment 1,633 1,379 254
Automotive equipment 1,035 748 287
Construction in progress 506 -- 506
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19,256 8,925 10,331
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Amortization of property, plant and equipment amounted to $1,235 (2003 -
$1,041, 2002 - $912). Amortization charges are included in cost of sales,
selling expenses and general and administrative expenses. The net gain on
sale of property, plant and equipment of $312 (2003 - gain $7, 2002 - gain
$8) is included in cost of sales.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
7 Other assets
2004 2003
$ $
Insurance claims receivable -- 601
Equipment on operating leases, net 541 889
Foreign exchange contracts (note 19) 26 55
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567 1,545
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Insurance claim receivable
The insurance claim relates to a fire at the Company's premises in 2001.
The total proceeds collected under the insurance claim amounted to $865 of
which $128 was collected in 2002, $133 in 2003 and $604 in 2004.
Operating leases
Operating leases relate to equipment sold to dealers and distributors for
rental activities under sales contracts containing guaranteed buy back
provisions. Net equipment sold subject to outstanding guaranteed buy back
provisions totalled $1,125 and $1,108 at June 30, 2004 and 2003
respectively. The accumulated amortization on this equipment was $584 and
$219 at June 30, 2004 and 2003 respectively. The corresponding
amortization expense was $387 in 2004, $190 in 2003 and $6 in 2002. The
sales value of the equipment sold subject to outstanding guaranteed buy
back provisions totalled $1,529 and $1,509 at June 30, 2004 and 2003
respectively. Deferred revenue relating to these sales amounted to $1,242
and $1,403 at June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003 respectively.
Research and development costs
In the year ended June 30, 2004, the Company incurred research and
development costs of $1,052 (2003 - $134, 2002 - $196) which were expensed
as incurred and reported as a component of general and administrative
expenses. No amounts were deferred during the current or prior year.
8 Advances from affiliated companies
2004 2003
$ $
McCain Finance (Canada) Ltd. - unlimited
revolving credit facility 10,750 5,195
Day & Ross Inc. - demand interest
bearing promissory note 39,078 --
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49,828 5,195
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The amount borrowed from McCain Finance (Canada) Ltd. at June 30, 2004
under the revolving credit facility bearing interest at U.S. dollar libor
plus 0.95% was repayable on September 30, 2004. The interest rate at June
30, 2004 equated to 2.34%. The amount borrowed at June 30, 2003 under the
revolving credit facility bearing interest at 6.45% per annum, matured
July 31, 2003. Accrued interest at June 30, 2004 amounted to $nil. (2003 -
$nil).
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
8 Advances from affiliated companies (continued)
The amount borrowed from Day & Ross Inc. at June 30, 2004 represented a
demand promissory note issued on redemption of the Class E preferred
shares (note 12) bearing interest at the Bank of Nova Scotia prime rate
plus 1.50%. The interest rate at June 30, 2004 equated to 5.25%. Accrued
interest at June 30, 2004 amounted to $39 and is included in other
payables and accrued liabilities.
Although it is not the Company's intention to repay these advances within
one year from the Balance Sheet date, they have been classified as current
liabilities as these affiliated companies have the right to demand
repayment of any portion or all of the advances within one year.
9 Employee benefit plans
Description of benefit plans
The Company provides retirement benefits for a majority of its employees
under several multiemployer defined benefit plans administered by the
Company's parent McCain Foods Limited ("MFL"). The defined benefit pension
plans are final pay plans and provide for partial indexing of benefits.
The other benefit plans provide for additional vacation at retirement,
dependant upon age and years of service and a waiver of health and dental
care premiums for employees on long-term disability.
The cost of defined benefit pensions earned by employees is actuarially
determined using the projected benefit method prorated on service and
management's best estimate of expected plan investment performance, salary
escalation and retirement ages of employees.
Total cash payments
Employer funding contributions to the defined benefit pension plans are
all made annually by MFL which in turn recharges the Company for its share
of the pension expense for the year. Funding payments for the other
benefit plans are made annually by the Company. The total cash payments in
relation to these employee benefits plans were as follows:
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Cash payments directly to beneficiaries for the
unfunded other benefit plans 10 13 11
Funding payments to pension plans made by MFL 1,612 376 439
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1,622 389 450
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Funding payments expected to be paid to the pension plans during fiscal
2005 by MFL on behalf of the Company are estimated to be $204. As a result
of the sale of the Company's business (note 20), the settlement of
employee entitlements expected to be paid by MFL in fiscal 2006 are
estimated to be $12,435.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
9 Employee benefit plans (continued)
The Company measures its accrued benefit obligations and the fair value of
plan assets for accounting purposes as at June 30 each year. The last
actuarial valuation date for funding purposes was June 2003. The plans are
valued for funding purposes every three years.
The Company's net benefit plan cost for the defined benefit plans is as
follows:
Pensions plans
----------------------------------------
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Current service cost 510 358 283
Interest cost 757 600 596
Actual return on plan assets (1,390) (25) 274
Actuarial (gains) losses on obligation 297 245 (533)
Plan amendments -- -- 57
----------------------------------------
Benefit cost incurred before adjustments to recognize the
long-term nature of employee future benefit costs 174 1,178 677
Adjustments to recognize the long-term nature of employee future benefit
costs:
Difference between expected return and actual return on plan
assets for the year 719 (507) (827)
Difference between actuarial gain/loss recognized for the year
and actual actuarial gain/loss for the year (294) (239) 533
Difference between amortization of past service costs for the
year and actual plan amendments for the year 5 -- (57)
----------------------------------------
Benefit cost recognized 604 432 326
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
9 Employee benefit plans (continued)
Other benefits
----------------------------------------
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Current service cost 16 15 13
Interest cost 17 17 15
Actuarial gains on obligation (13) (23) --
----------------------------------------
Benefit cost incurred before adjustments to recognize the
long-term nature of employee future benefit costs 20 9 28
Adjustments to recognize the long-term nature of employee future benefit
costs:
Difference between actuarial gain/loss recognized for the year
and actual actuarial gain/loss for the year 13 23 --
----------------------------------------
Benefit cost recognized 33 32 28
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Defined benefit pension plan assets consist of:
2004 2003
% %
Common equities 69 72
Bonds and preferred shares 30 28
Cash and cash equivalents 1 --
------------------------
100 100
========================
Thomas Equipment Limited is a participating company in the Retirement
Benefit Plan for the employees of McCain Canadian Employers (the "Pension
Plan"). McCain Foods Limited, as administrator of the Pension Plan, has
appointed several investment managers to manage the assets of the Pension
Plan in accordance with its Statement of Investment Policies and Goals
("SIP&G"). Under the SIP&G, Pension Plan assets may be invested in cash
and cash equivalents, common equities, bonds, preferred shares, and hedge
funds. The asset mix guidelines are as follows:
Market value
----------------------
Minimum Maximum
% %
Cash and cash equivalents -- 60
Common equities 20 80
Bonds and preferred shares 20 75
Hedge funds -- 10
F-41
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
9 Employee benefit plans (continued)
Notwithstanding the above, the maximum cumulative investment in
non-Canadian equities, cash, bonds or preferred shares (whether made
directly or through the use of derivatives) is 60%. Investments need not
be denominated in Canadian dollars as long as the total unhedged exposure
of the Pension Plan to currencies other than the Canadian dollar is not
more than 35% of the Pension Plan market value.
Investments in real estate, commodities, commodity futures contracts,
mortgages, gold or gold certificates, put or uncovered call options,
clearing corporation put or call options, or securities of any issuer for
the purpose of exercising control or management are prohibited.
Notwithstanding this, a maximum of 10% of assets may be invested in units
of pool funds that may make such investments that would otherwise be
prohibited.
Not more than 5% of plan assets can be invested in any security, the
resale of which is restricted by law or contract, and not more than 10% of
plan assets can be invested in any one security (except for securities
issued by the Government of Canada or short-term securities and
certificates of deposit issued or guaranteed by a major Canadian bank).
The Investment Manager is permitted to deviate from the permitted
investments provided that any such deviation does not substantially
increase the risk of the investment portfolio, is considered to be a
prudent act, justified by the prospect of increased return or enhanced
diversification, and if notification of any such deviation is made to
McCain Foods Limited within 30 days.
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is 6.5% determined
based on a target asset mix of 60% equities and 40% bonds and preferred
shares, an underlying long-term inflation assumption of 2.5%, and an
estimated real-return of 5% on equities and 2.5% on bonds and preferred
shares.
McCain Foods Limited matches the employee members' contributions on a
monthly basis and any shortfall determined by the tri-annual actuarial
valuation is funded at that time. For the executive employees plan, McCain
Foods Limited makes a lump sum contribution each year based on an
estimated wind up actuarial valuation of that Plan prepared by the
Company's actuary.
F-42
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
9 Employee benefit plans (continued)
The following table sets forth the status of the Company's principal
defined benefit plans as of June 30, 2004 and 2003.
Pension plans Other benefits
-------------------------- ---------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
$ $ $ $
Change in benefit obligation
Accrued benefit obligation at beginning of year 10,137 7,893 253 230
Benefits paid by MFL (341) (350) (10) (13)
Current service cost 510 358 16 15
Interest cost 757 600 17 17
Employee contributions 347 272 - -
Actuarial experience (gains) losses 297 245 (13) (23)
Foreign exchange 113 1,119 4 27
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Accrued benefit obligation at end of year 11,820 10,137 267 253
=========================================================
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 8,310 7,065 - -
Actual return on plan assets 1,390 25 - -
Employer contributions by MFL 1,612 376 10 13
Employee contributions 347 272 - -
Benefits paid - - (10) (13)
Benefits paid by MFL (341) (350) - -
Foreign exchange 102 922 - -
---------------------------------------------------------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 11,420 8,310 - -
=========================================================
Funded status - plan deficit (400) (1,827) (267) (253)
Unamortized net actuarial (gains) losses 716 1,131 (39) (26)
Unamortized past service cost 95 99 - -
Net amount recognized by MFL (411) 597 - -
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Net amount recognized - - (306) (279)
=========================================================
The net amount recognized is shown on the face of the consolidated balance
sheet as an accrued benefit liability.
F-43
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
9 Employee benefit plans (continued)
Estimated future benefits expected to be paid taking into account the sale
of the Company's business on October 1, 2004 (note 21) are as follows:
Pension
plans Other benefits Total
$ $ $
2005 144 5 149
2006 - 4 4
2007 - 4 4
2008 - 4 4
2009 - 4 4
Five years thereafter - 9 9
-----------------------------------------
144 30 174
=========================================
Details of the Company's pension plans with accumulated benefit
obligations in excess of plan assets and pension plans with plan assets in
excess of accumulated benefit obligations are set out below:
2004 2003
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets Accumulated Assets Accumulated
exceeding benefits exceeding benefits
accumulated exceeding accumulated exceeding
benefits assets Total benefits assets Total
$ $ $ $ $ $
Accumulated benefit obligation 349 9,744 10,093 - 8,186 8,186
Effect of salary increase 258 1,469 1,727 - 1,951 1,951
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued (projected) benefit
obligation 607 11,213 11,820 - 10,137 10,137
Fair value of plan assets 686 10,734 11,420 - 8,310 8,310
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funded status - surplus (deficit) 79 (479) (400) - (1,827) (1,827)
===================================================================================
No valuation allowance was required at June 30, 2004 (2003 - $nil)
F-44
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
9 Employee benefit plans (continued)
The significant assumptions used in accounting for the Company's employee
future benefits are as follows (weighted average):
Pension benefit plans Other benefits
---------------------------- ------------------------
2004 2003 2002 2004 2003 2002
% % % % % %
Accrued benefit obligation as of June 30
Discount rate 6.5 6.5 7.0 6.5 6.5 7.0
Rate of compensation increase 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.5 4.5
Benefit costs for year ended June 30
Discount rate 6.5 7.0 7.0 6.5 7.0 7.0
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.5 7.5 8.0 - - -
Rate of compensation increase 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
In determining the expected cost of health care benefit plans, it was
assumed that health care costs would increase by 10% per annum for the
next four years and 6% per annum thereafter.
10 Contingencies and commitments
Contingencies
The Company is involved in and potentially subject to various claims and
litigation arising out of the ordinary course and conduct of its business
including product liability, intellectual property, labour and employment,
environmental and tax matters. Management does not consider the Company's
exposure to such claims and litigation to be material to the consolidated
financial statements.
The Company's products are sold with a one year comprehensive bumper to
bumper warranty except for loader sales in North America and Australia,
which have a three year bumper to bumper warranty, followed by a
powertrain warranty in years four and five. The Company generally
determines its total warranty liability by applying historical claims rate
experience to the estimated amount of equipment that has been sold and is
still under warranty based on dealer inventories and retail sales. The
historical claims rate is primarily determined by a review of past claims
costs and current quality developments. A reconciliation of the changes in
the warranty liability is as follows:
Warranty liability
------------------------------------
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Balance - beginning of year 637 411 417
Payments (668) (574) (393)
Accruals for warranties 947 730 388
Foreign exchange 8 70 (1)
------------------------------------
Balance - end of year 924 637 411
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F-45
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
10 Contingencies and commitments (continued)
Commitments
At June 30, 2004, the Company had no capital commitments to purchase
property, plant and equipment.
The Company has operating leases for buildings and office equipment. The
expense for the year ended June 30, 2004 was $154 (2003 - $82, 2002 - $70)
and the future minimum lease payments at June 30, 2004 are as follows:
$
Year ending June 30, 2005 169
2006 147
2007 80
2008 72
2009 72
Thereafter 93
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633
=====
Guarantees
The Company has entered into sales contracts with a dealer / distributor
which include a guaranteed buy back value at the end of a three year
period if that dealer / distributor has not sold the equipment to a retail
customer. The total potential outstanding obligation under these
arrangements at June 30, 2004 was $1,012 which is accrued by default
within the deferred revenue of $1,242.
11 Capital Stock
2004 2003
$ $
Authorized
900,000 6% non-cumulative, non-voting Class A
preferred shares with a par value of $1 each,
redeemable at par at the option of the Company
at any time
1,000,000 9% non-cumulative , non-voting Class B
preferred shares with a par value of $1 each,
redeemable at par at the option of the Company
at any time
Unlimited common shares without nominal or par value
Issued and fully paid
746,322 Class A preferred shares 496 496
1,000,000 Class B preferred shares 664 664
8,643,000 (2003 - 2,643,000) common shares 30,220 8,599
--------------------
31,380 9,759
====================
F-46
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
11 Capital Stock (continued)
Each class of preferred shares is subject to certain rights, privileges,
restrictions and conditions. The Class A and Class B shares rank on a
parity with each other in all respects except as to dividend rate and in
all respects rank in preference and priority to the common shares.
On June 23, 2004, the Company issued 6,000,000 common shares without par
value for proceeds of $21,621 to its parent, McCain Foods Limited. The
proceeds were used to pay the preferred dividends on the Class E preferred
shares and the balance was applied against the demand promissory note
issued to Day & Ross Inc.
12 Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock
2004 2003
$ $
Authorized
25,000 (2003 - 100,000) cumulative, retractable,
non-voting Class E preferred shares with a par
value of $1,000 each, redeemable at par at the
option of the holder and the Company at any
time. Dividends are payable on issued shares at
the Bank of Nova Scotia prime rate plus 4%
Issued and fully paid
Nil (2003 - 75,000,000) Class E preferred shares - 55,659
======================
On October 25, 2001 the Company issued at par, 75,000,000 Class E
preferred shares to Day & Ross Inc., an affiliated company. On June 23,
2004 Day & Ross Inc. redeemed these shares for their par value. The
Company paid the redemption price by way of a demand non-interest bearing
promissory note (note 8).
In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company or
other distribution of assets or property, each holder of the Class E
shares shall be entitled to receive from the assets and property of the
Company, for each Class E share the redemption amount thereof together
with all accrued but unpaid dividends thereon before any amount shall be
paid or any assets or property of the Company distributed to the holders
of any Class A or B preferred shares, or common shares which all rank
junior to the Class E shares.
F-47
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
13 Related party transactions
The Company is a member of the McCain Foods Limited group and has
transactions with other members of the group in the normal course of
business measured at the exchange amount as summarized below:
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Included in sales:
McCain Foods Limited 167 183 226
McCain Produce Inc. 227 54 56
McCain Fertilizer Ltd. 28 55 40
McCain South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 157 - -
McCain Foods Inc. - - 9
McCain Argentina S.A. 10 16 55
------------------------------------------
589 308 386
==========================================
Included in cost of sales:
Freight expense - Day & Ross Inc. 2,057 1,958 1,688
Included in general and administrative expenses:
Management fees - McCain Foods Limited 523 439 421
Included in financial expenses:
Interest expense - McCain Finance (Canada) Ltd. 217 134 1,203
Dividends paid on Class E preferred shares - Day & Ross Inc. 4,565 4,298 2,525
Interest expense - Day & Ross Inc. 39 - -
Details of capital transactions with affiliated companies are set out in
notes 11 and 12.
All forward foreign exchange contracts are entered into with McCain
Eurocentre, the treasury centre for the McCain group. Back-to-back
contracts are then entered into by McCain Eurocentre with third party
financial institutions. Details of the outstanding forward foreign
exchange contracts with McCain Eurocentre at June 30, 2004 are set out in
note 19.
At June 30, 2004, the Company had the following amounts due from
affiliated companies.
2004 2003
$ $
Due from affiliated companies:
McCain Fertilizer Limited - 4
McCain Foods Limited 21 22
McCain Argentina S.A. 18 22
McCain South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 120 168
McCain Produce Company Inc. 2 4
---------------------------
161 220
===========================
F-48
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
13 Related party transactions (continued)
2004 2003
$ $
Due to affiliated companies:
McCain Fertilizer Limited 4 -
McCain International Inc. 502 -
Day & Ross Inc. 64 143
McCain USA Inc. - 5
McCain Foods USA Inc. 128 119
McCain Foods (GB) Limited 25 40
McCain Foods Limited 153 378
McCain Finance (Canada) Ltd. 4 -
---------------------
880 685
---------------------
Advances from affiliated companies: (note 8)
McCain Finance (Canada) Ltd. 10,750 5,195
Day & Ross Inc. 39,078 -
---------------------
49,828 5,195
---------------------
50,708 5,880
=====================
14 Net financial income (expense)
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Dividends on Class E preferred shares (4,565) - -
Interest charges from affiliated companies (256) (134) (1,203)
Interest income on receivables 95 168 243
Notional interest income on financing receivables at 6% p.a. 177 2 -
Bank charges and other interest (25) (2) (5)
---------------------------
(4,574) 34 (965)
===========================
15 Other income (expense)
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Restructuring charges (886) - -
Foreign exchange gains (losses) 106 3,061 (1,705)
Other 78 (10) 153
------------------------------------
(702) 3,051 (1,552)
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F-49
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
15 Other income (expense) (continued)
The restructuring charges in the year ended June 30, 2004 relate to
severance costs associated with a decision to terminate the employment of
23 employees in connection with a restructuring of the Company's
operations, which was completed in July 2004. These liabilities are
expected to be settled within a two year period.
16 Income taxes
Provision for income taxes comprises the following:
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Current 65 72 67
Future - - -
---------------------------------------------
65 72 67
=============================================
The following table reconciles income taxes calculated at the basic
Canadian corporate income tax rates with the income tax provision.
2004 2003 2002
% % %
Canadian federal income tax rate 23.1 25.1 27.1
Canadian provincial income tax rate 12.9 13.6 15.8
Manufacturing and processing credit (0.9) (2.7) (4.5)
Large corporation taxes (0.6) (7.6) (3.7)
Dividends reported as interest expense (13.9) - -
Effect of other permanent non-deductible items (0.3) (2.9) (0.9)
Unrecognized benefit of losses and temporary differences (21.4) (106.2) (56.7)
Unrealized losses on financial instruments 0.3 70.0 18.1
Other 0.3 3.1 1.1
-------------------------------------
Effective income tax rate (0.5) (7.6) (3.7)
=====================================
F-50
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
16 Income taxes (continued)
The tax effects of temporary differences and net operating losses that
give rise to future income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
2004 2003
$ $
Property, plant and equipment (1,134) (623)
Net operating losses carried forward 12,569 9,304
Employee future benefits 107 98
Foreign exchange contracts (326) 351
Accruals 774 522
Other 158 139
-----------------------------------------
Net future income tax assets before valuation allowance 12,148 9,791
Valuation allowance (12,148) (9,791)
-----------------------------------------
Net future income tax assets - -
=========================================
At June 30, 2004, the Company had available net operating loss carry
forwards for income tax purposes of approximately $35,922 (2003 -
$27,408). These potential future income tax benefits are available to be
carried forward and applied against taxable income in future years and
expire as follows:
$
Year ending of June 30, 2006 2,221
2007 7,521
2008 10,620
2009 3,578
2010 3,749
2014 8,233
------
35,922
======
F-51
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
16 Income taxes (continued)
As at June 30, 2004, the Company also had federal investment tax credits
of approximately $1,148 (2003 - $1,055) available to be carried forward
and used to reduce federal income tax payable in future years which expire
as follows:
$
Year ending June 30, 2005 13
2006 44
2007 42
2008 -
2009 20
2010 19
2011 723
2012 186
2013 18
2014 83
--------
1,148
Valuation allowance (1,148)
--------
Investment tax credits recoverable -
========
Future taxable income of $39,961 is required to realize the net future
income tax assets and investment taxes recoverable balances. The tax
benefit of these assets has not been recognized in these financial
statements as it is uncertain whether the Company will be able to utilize
them before they expire.
17 Net change in non-cash working capital items related to operations
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Accounts and financing receivables 1,138 3,315 1,768
Foreign exchange contracts 672 (3,168) (1,844)
Inventories (1,018) (301) 2,315
Equipment on operating lease (31) (813) (172)
Due from affiliated companies 61 669 283
Prepaid expenses (186) 115 (38)
Income taxes recoverable / payable 1 84 (193)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,888 (2,427) 2,622
Deferred revenue (174) 1,022 225
Due to affiliated companies 187 (29) 66
----------------------------------------------------
Net change in non-cash working capital items 3,538 (1,533) 5,032
====================================================
F-52
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
18 Segment information
The Company's principal operations relate to the manufacture, sale and
distribution through a worldwide network of dealers, distributors and
retailers of skid steer and mini skid steer loaders, attachments, parts,
mobile screening plants and mini excavators for the industrial and
construction industry and potato harvesting and handling equipment for the
agriculture industry.
Because of the integrated nature of the Company's sole manufacturing
operation and common administrative and marketing support functions, the
business is treated by management as a single operating segment for the
purpose of making operations decisions and assessing performance.
Revenues by destination and product group for the years ended June 30,
were as follows:
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Canada 10,317 9,042 7,652
USA 31,862 32,007 40,583
Europe 8,849 6,701 5,440
Rest of world 4,677 1,524 543
----------------------------------------------------
Total sales to external customers 55,705 49,274 54,218
----------------------------------------------------
Industrial and construction 52,149 45,906 51,297
Agriculture 3,556 3,368 2,921
----------------------------------------------------
Total sales to external customers 55,705 49,274 54,218
====================================================
Sales to the USA include auction sales of Industrial and Construction
products to the following major customers:
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Customer A 3,967 6,414 11,316
Customer B 2,322 6,027 7,214
====================================================
Capital assets by geographical area for the years ended June 30, were as
follows:
2004 2003
$ $
Canada 10,627 10,204
USA 178 127
----------------------------
Total 10,805 10,331
============================
F-53
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
19 Financial instruments
Fair value
The Company's financial instruments include cash and short-term deposits,
bank advances, trade accounts and financing receivables, accounts payable,
advances from affiliates and foreign exchange contracts.
Due to the short-term maturity of cash and short-term deposits, bank
advances, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities and advances from affiliates, the carrying values of these
instruments are reasonable estimates of their fair value.
The fair value of the long-term financing receivables cannot be determined
due to the nature of the receivables and uncertainty as to the duration of
the financing period.
The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts are estimated based
on the amount that the Company would receive or be required to pay if
forced to settle these contracts at the year-end using year-end forward
rates. The Company has no intention to settle these contracts before
maturity.
June 30
----------------------------
2004 2003
$ $
Financial assets 197 1,622
Financial liabilities (459) (1,212)
----------------------------
(262) 410
=============================
Credit risk
The Company's financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist
primarily of cash, trade accounts and financing receivables and derivative
contracts. The Company does not believe it is subject to any significant
concentration of credit risk.
Cash is invested with major financial institutions.
The Company is exposed to normal credit risk from customers. Trade
accounts and financing receivables have significant concentrations of
credit risk in the industrial and construction industry and on a
geographical basis in the USA as disclosed in note 18. All auction sales
are to two customers in the USA as disclosed in note 18.
F-54
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
19 Financial instruments (continued)
The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by
its counterparties on its foreign exchange contracts and swap contracts.
The Company does not anticipate non-performance by any of the
counterparties, as it deals through the treasury centre of its parent,
McCain Foods Limited, which in turn deals with counterparties who are
major financial institutions and have a minimum A rating. The Company
anticipates the counterparties will satisfy their obligations under the
contracts. The relative market positions with each external counterparty
are monitored by McCain Foods Limited's treasury centre to ensure an
adequate diversification of risk.
Interest rate risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk as future changes in the
prevailing level of interest rates affects the cash flows associated with
the financing receivables (note 5) and the advances from affiliated
companies (note 8). The Company has not entered into any financial
instrument contracts to hedge the interest rate exposure associated with
these items.
Currency risk
The Company enters into contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies
in order to convert known foreign currency assets and liabilities and
known or highly expected foreign currency revenues and expenses into
domestic currencies to reduce the Company's exposure to fluctuations in
foreign currencies.
The contractual amounts of the Company's forward foreign exchange
contracts at June 30, 2004 are as follows:
Nominal value
$
Maturing monthly in 2005 15,426
2006 8,911
2007 7,009
---------------------
31,346
=====================
The major foreign currencies exposures hedged relate to United States
dollars and Euros.
F-55
Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
20 Subsequent events
On October 1, 2004, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to
sell its business and certain assets, to Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. (a
Canadian corporation, wholly owned by Thomas Equipment Inc., a US publicly
traded company), effective October 1, 2004. As a result of this sale, the
Company is considered to be a predecessor (as defined by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission) of Thomas Equipment, Inc.
This transaction closed on November 9, 2004. Details of the sale are as
follows:
$
Sale proceeds:
Deposit received on entering into definite agreement 198
Cash received on closing 15,396
Redeemable, retractable, non-voting preferred shares in Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. 7,926
Promissory note 2,140
Deferred consideration 2,967
Capital lease of property, plant and equipment 4,776
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33,403
Net assets disposed of:
Property, plant and equipment 11,255
Inventory 22,148
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Gain on disposal -
=======
The preferred shares in Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. are redeemable at par
plus accrued but unpaid dividends at the option of that company at any
time or by the holder on or after the eighteenth month anniversary of the
issuance of the shares. These preferred shares carry a cumulative dividend
of 8% per annum increasing to 12% after eighteen months. The Company sold
these preferred shares to its parent, McCain Foods Limited on November 9,
2004 at par.
The promissory note carries interest at 4% per annum and is receivable
over two years in equal instalments commencing one year after closing.
The deferred consideration is receivable in the three equal monthly
payments of $989 commencing December 9, 2004.
Under the terms of the sale agreement the Company entered into a two year
capital lease agreement with Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. to lease these
properties for an annual lease payment of $476. Pursuant to the lease,
Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. has the right at any time prior to the
expiration of the lease term to purchase the leased properties for $4,776
being their net book value as at September 30, 2004. In addition, the
Company has a right to force Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. to purchase the
leased properties at the expiration of the lease for the same amount.
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Thomas Equipment Limited (a predecessor of Thomas Equipment, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2004
(in thousands of United States dollars, except for number of shares and per
share amounts)
21 Basic and diluted loss per common share
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Net loss available to common shareholders (11,555) (1,020) (1,902)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 2,774,507 2,643,000 2,560,808
Basic and diluted loss per common shares (4.16) (0.39) (0.74)
22 Provision for doubtful receivables
2004 2003 2002
$ $ $
Balance at start of year 888 772 2,246
Receivables written off in year (863) (180) (1,780)
Increase in provision in year 1,657 197 358
Foreign exchange 12 99 (52)
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Balance at end of year 1,694 888 772
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PNEUTECH INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As of October 31, 2004 and for the Years Ended October 31, 2004 and 2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Independent Auditors' Report F-59
Balance Sheet F-60
Statements of Operations F-61
Statements of Stockholders' Equity F-62
Statements of Cash Flows F-63
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F-64
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[KINGERY & CROUSE P.A. LETTERHEAD]
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Pneutech Inc. and Subsidiaries:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Pneutech Inc.
and subsidiaries (the "Company"), as of October 31, 2004, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the
Company as of October 31, 2004, and the consolidated results of its operations
and cash flows for the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Kingsery & Crouse P.A.
March 31, 2005
Tampa, FL
2801 WEST BUSCH BOULEVARD, SUITE 200, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33618
PHONE: 813.874.1280 o FAX: 813.874.1292 o WWW.TAMPACPA.COM
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Pneutech Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)
October 31 2004
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Assets
Current
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1
Restricted cash (Note 6) 364
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $397 12,712
Other receivable 204
Inventories 8,935
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 841
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23,057
Property and equipment (Note 5) 6,764
Deferred finance charges, net of accumulated amortization of $81 326
Other assets 543
Goodwill 4,385
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$35,075
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Liabilities
Current
Bank indebtedness (Note 6) $ 9,410
Accounts payable and accruals 9,555
Income taxes payable 75
Current portion of long term debt 2,711
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21,751
Long term debt (Note 8) 2,359
Other financial liabilities (Note 9) 5,032
Other liabilities 105
Payable to stockholder (Note 10) 901
Deferred income taxes 546
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30,694
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Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 12 and 13)
Stockholders' Equity
Capital stock (Note 11) 3,396
Retained earnings 307
Other comprehensive income 678
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4,381
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$35,075
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Pneutech Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands except share and per share data)
Years ended October 31 2004 2003
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Sales $ 49,040 $ 37,971
Cost of sales 38,158 29,774
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Gross profit 10,882 8,197
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Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing 3,576 3,282
General and administrative 5,457 3,771
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9,033 7,053
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Operating income 1,849 1,144
Financing expense 1,631 1,594
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Income (loss) before income taxes 218 (450)
Provision for income taxes (benefit) 26 (122)
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Net income (loss) $ 192 $ (328)
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Net income (loss) per share:
Basic and diluted $ 6.31 $ (13.27)
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Weighted average number of shares:
Basic and diluted 30,452 24,721
Reconciliation of Comprehensive Income:
Net income (loss) $ 192 $ (328)
Other comprehensive gain - foreign currency translation 330 335
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Total comprehensive income $ 522 $ 7
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Pneutech Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)
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Capital Stock Other
---------------------- Retained Comprehensive
Number Amount Earnings Income Total
--------- ------- -------- ------------- ------
Balances, November 1, 2002 24,721.12 $ 1,473 $ 443 $ 13 $ 1,929
Stock repurchased (7,612.83) (760) -- -- (760)
Issuances of common stock to employees
for cash 858.32 377 -- -- 377
Debt discount related to warrants issued
in connection with financing -- 950 -- -- 950
Foreign currency translation gain -- -- -- 335 335
Stock issued for acquisition of subsidiary 3,045.19 1,356 -- -- 1,356
Net loss for the year -- -- (328) -- (328)
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Balances, October 31, 2003 21,011.80 3,396 115 348 3,859
Foreign currency translation gain -- -- -- 330 330
Net income for the year -- -- 192 -- 192
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Balances, October 31, 2004 21,011.80 $ 3,396 $ 307 $ 678 $ 4,381
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Pneutech Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Years Ended October 31 2004 2003
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 192 $ (328)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Deferred income taxes (210) (198)
Gain on sale of equipment (56) --
Depreciation and amortization 1,238 467
Amortization of debt discount 190 --
(Increase) decrease in non-cash working capital items, net (Note 15) 98 (700)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,452 (759)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid to acquire net assets of subsidiaries -- (402)
Purchase of property and equipment (2,141) (428)
Purchase of long term investments (336) --
Acquisition costs in excess of identifiable assets (15) (120)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 591 --
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,901) (950)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from debt issuance 2,026 2,091
Repayment of subordinated debt -- (1,901)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares -- 377
Repurchase of common shares -- (760)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares -- 1,901
Proceeds from issuance of stock warrants -- 950
Advances from stockholder 111 (1)
Repayment of long term debt (1,876) (583)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 261 2,074
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (188) 365
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -- (176)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 189 --
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 1 $ 189
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid $ 1,246 $ 1,097
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Income taxes paid $ 209 $ 101
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING
AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Debt discount and capital stock $ -- $ 950
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Stock issued for acquisition $ -- $ 1,356
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
1. Organization and description of the business
Pneutech Inc. ("Pneutech") and its subsidiaries (together "we" or "our") are
primarily distributors of hydraulic seals, sealing products, pneumatic equipment
and components and processes as well as manufacturers of sealing products,
gaskets and hydraulic cylinders.
We have operating locations in Mississauga, Windsor and Barrie, Ontario;
Kitimat, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec City, Chicoutimi, and Trois
Rivieres, Quebec; Moncton, New Brunswick; and Busan, South Korea.
2. Subsequent event
On December 22, 2004, as amended effective February 28, 2005, Pneutech entered
into an Agreement and Plan of Amalgamation (the "Agreement"), with Thomas
Equipment, Inc., a Canadian corporation ("Thomas"), and 4274458 Canada, Inc., a
Canadian corporation wholly-owned by Thomas. Under the terms of the Agreement,
which was completed on February 28, 2005 (the "Closing"), Thomas acquired 100%
of the common stock of Pneutech, in exchange for the issuance by Thomas of
1,082,639 shares of Thomas' common stock, and warrants to purchase 211,062
shares of Thomas' common stock, exercisable at $3.00 per share.
Upon the Closing, Pneutech redeemed all of its outstanding 929 preference
shares, 500,000 special preference shares and 30,000 special shares owned by
3156176 Canada, Inc., for an aggregate of $517, the stated value of the shares
(see Note 9). Clifford Rhee, the President and a member of the Board of
Directors of Thomas, is the beneficial owner of 3156176 Canada, Inc., which was
the owner of approximately 47% of the common shares, and all of the outstanding
preference shares, special preference shares and special shares of Pneutech. Mr.
Rhee is also the President and a member of the Board of Directors of Pneutech.
Upon the Closing of the acquisition of Pneutech by Thomas, Mr. Rhee continued to
serve as President of both Thomas and Pneutech, and the members of Thomas' Board
were appointed as members of the Pneutech Board.
Concurrently with the acquisition of Pneutech by Thomas, Thomas entered into
financing agreements with Roynat Merchant Capital Inc. ("Roynat US"). Roynat
Capital Inc. ("Roynat Capital") an affiliate of Roynat US, had provided
financing to Pneutech (see Note 9) which was terminated upon the Closing. In
connection therewith, the subordinated debenture and preferred shares held by
Roynat Capital were redeemed for their face amounts, together with payment of
accrued interest and dividends thereon (see Note 9). Warrants to purchase
9,440.08 common shares held by Roynat Capital were also redeemed (see Notes 9
and 11). In addition, Thomas issued 167,359 shares of its common stock to
extinguish a note payable by Pneutech with an outstanding face amount of $503
(see Note 8).
3. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in U.S.
dollars and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
3. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all
companies in which Pneutech has a controlling interest. All inter-company
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The companies included in the consolidated financial statements are as follows:
Pneutech
Rousseau Controls Inc. ("Rousseau")
Samsung Industry Co., Ltd. ("Samsung")
Hydramen Fluid Power Limited. ("Hydramen")
Rousseau was acquired as of October 29, 2002 and Samsung and Hydramen were
acquired as of October 31, 2003. Accordingly, the Consolidated Statement of
Operations for the year ended October 31, 2003 includes only the results of
operations of Pneutech and Rousseau.
The 2003 results of operations for Samsung and Hydramen would not have been
material to our 2003 results of operations or financial condition had they been
included.
Use of estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial
statements and the accompanying notes. The reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period may be affected by the estimates and
assumptions we are required to make.
These estimates include assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, the
use and recoverability of inventory, the realization of deferred tax assets, the
allocation of purchase price in acquisitions, tax contingencies, useful lives
for depreciation and amortization periods of tangible and intangible assets, and
long-lived asset impairments, among others. Management bases its estimates and
judgements on historical experience and on various other factors that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the
basis for making judgements about the carrying values of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ
from these estimates.
Translation of foreign currencies
Our functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Our foreign currency
transactions and balances and our integrated operations are translated into
Canadian dollars using the temporal method. Under this method, monetary assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian
dollars at rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenue and
expenses are translated into Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing
at the transaction date. The resulting foreign currency exchange gains and
losses are included in earnings for the year.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
3. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Assets and liabilities are then translated into United States dollars (reporting
currency) at the exchange rate in effect at each period end. Revenues, expenses,
gains and losses are translated into United States dollars at the average rate
of exchange prevailing during the year. All translation effects of exchange rate
changes are included as a separate component ("cumulative translation
adjustment") of stockholders' equity.
Revenue recognition
In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 - Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements ("SAB 104"), revenue is generally recognized and earned
when all of the following criteria are satisfied a) persuasive evidence of sales
arrangements exist; b) delivery has occurred; c) the sales price is fixed or
determinable, and d) collectibility is reasonably assured.
We make appropriate provisions based on experience for costs such as doubtful
receivables, sales incentives and product warranty.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is evaluated on a regular basis and adjusted
based upon management's best estimate of probable losses inherent in
receivables, based on historical experience and factors affecting individual
customers' accounts. Receivables are determined to be past due if they have not
been paid by the payment due dates. Debts are written off against the allowance
when deemed to be uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to
the allowance when received. Adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts
are reflected as a component of administration expenses.
Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value with cost
being determined on an average cost basis. The cost of goods in process includes
the cost of raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead.
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping and handling costs related to finished goods are reported as a
component of cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.
Other financial liabilities
Certain financial liabilities (see Note 9) have been classified in accordance
with their substance rather than their form and as such, are being carried as
financial liabilities rather than equity. All "dividends" on such items (which
were $194 in 2004) are accrued and treated as financing expenses in the
consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred finance charges
Deferred finance charges are amortized to interest expense over the life of the
related debt using the effective interest rate method.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
3. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and balances with banks and
highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less, that are
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an
insignificant risk of change in value.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
amortization.
Rates and bases of depreciation applied to write-off the cost of property and
equipment less estimated salvage value of property and equipment over their
estimated lives are as follows:
Buildings 5%, declining balance
Computer equipment 30%, declining balance
Furniture and equipment 20%, declining balance
Machinery and equipment 20%, declining balance and
15 years, straight-line
Automotive equipment 30%, declining balance
Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of
the respective leases.
Goodwill
Goodwill is evaluated for impairment based on management's assessment as to
actual results compared with budgeted efficiencies gained since the acquisition
dates, prospects of future profitability, and evaluation of asset values. Based
on this evaluation by management, it was determined that goodwill was not
impaired as of October 31, 2004.
Long-lived assets
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" requires that long-lived assets,
including certain identifiable intangibles, be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the
assets in question may not be recoverable. The Company has reviewed long lived
assets and determined that no impairment allowance was necessary.
Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and reported as a component of
selling and marketing expenses. These expenses were $100 and $89 for the years
ended October 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
3. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Research and development costs
Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred. These expenses,
which are included in general and administrative expenses, were $186 and $181
for the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Income taxes
We utilize SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires the
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial
statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are
recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at
each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to
the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.
Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax
assets to the amount expected to be realized.
Net income (loss) per share
We compute net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128 "Earnings
per Share" ("SFAS No. 128") and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 ("SAB 98").
Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128 and SAB 98, basic net income per share is
computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders for the
period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. Common stock equivalents (warrants) that are exercisable for little or
no cash consideration are considered outstanding common shares and included in
the computation of basic net income per share, unless they would be
anti-dilutive. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the
net income (loss) for the period by the number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding during the period. During the period when they would be
anti-dilutive, common stock equivalents (consisting of common stock warrants)
are not considered in the computations.
New pronouncements
FAS 123(R) 'Share-Based Payments'
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
123 ("FAS 123 (R)"), Share-Based Payments. FAS 123 (R) requires all entities to
recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of
share-based payments such as stock options granted to employees. We will be
required to apply FAS 123 (R) on a modified prospective method. Under this
method, we are required to record compensation expense (as previous awards
continue to vest) for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that
remain outstanding at the date of adoption. In addition, we may elect to adopt
FAS 123 (R) by restating previously issued financial statements, basing the
amounts on the expense previously calculated and reported in the pro forma
disclosures that had been required by FAS 123. FAS 123 (R) is effective for the
first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not believe that the
adoption of FAS 123 (R) will have a material impact on our consolidated
financial statements.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
3. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Recently adopted accounting standards
FIN 46 'Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities' (VIE's)
In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised in December
2003 as FIN 46R), which addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate
whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity through means other
than voting rights and accordingly should consolidate the entity. The Company is
required to apply FIN 46R to all variable interests in VIE's commencing in
fiscal 2004. For variable interests in VIE's created before January 1, 2004, the
assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests of the VIE initially are
measured at their carrying amounts with any difference between the net amount
added to the balance sheet and any previously recognized interest being
recognized as the cumulative effect of an accounting change. If determining the
carrying amounts is not practicable, fair value at the date FIN 46R first
applies may be used to measure the assets, liabilities and non-controlling
interest of the VIE. The application of FIN 46R to variable interests in VIE's
had no effect on the Company's financial statements as the Company has no
variable interests in VIE's.
SFAS 150 'Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of
both Liabilities and Equity'
FASB Statement No. 150 was issued in May 2003 and establishes standards for the
classification and measurement of certain financial instruments with
characteristics of both liabilities and equity and includes required disclosures
for financial instruments within its scope. This Statement is effective for
instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and is otherwise
effective as of July 1, 2003, except for mandatorily redeemable financial
instruments of non-public companies. For such mandatorily redeemable financial
instruments, the Statement is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2004.
The application of Statement 150 resulted in the classification of the Class A
preferred shares, special preference shares, special shares and preference
shares as liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Dividends paid or
accrued on these shares in 2004 were treated as interest.
SFAS 143 'Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations'
In June 2001, FASB Statement No. 143 was issued which requires the Company to
record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the
period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of
tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction,
development and/or normal use of the assets. The Company also would record a
corresponding asset that is depreciated over the life of the asset. Subsequent
to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation
would be adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time and
changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. The
Company was required to adopt Statement 143 on July 1, 2003. The adoption of
Statement 143 had no effect on the Company's financial statements.
FIN 45 'Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation of
FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and a rescission of FASB Interpretation No.
34'
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
3. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Recently adopted accounting standards (continued)
In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 was issued which enhances the
disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial
statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. The Interpretation
also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at inception of a
guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken. The
initial recognition and measurement provisions of the Interpretation were
applicable to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002 and the
disclosure requirements were effective for financial statements of interim or
annual periods ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 had no
effect on the Company's financial statements.
SFAS 132 'Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits'
In December 2003, FASB Statement No. 132 (revised) was issued which prescribes
the required employers' disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement
benefit plans; but it does not change the measurement or recognition of those
plans. The Statement retains and revises the disclosure requirements contained
in the original Statement 132. It also requires additional disclosures about the
assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined
benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. The Statement
generally is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. The
application of Statement 132 had no effect on the Company's financial
statements.
SFAS 146 'Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities'
In June 2002, FASB Statement No. 146 was issued which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities
and nullifies EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee
Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity". The provisions of
Statement 146 were effective for exit or disposal activities initiated after
December 31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The application of
Statement 146 had no effect on the Company's financial statements.
SFAS 153 'Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets an Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29'
In December 2004, FASB Statement No. 153 was issued amending APB Opinion No. 29
to eliminate the exception allowing nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive
assets to be measured based on the carrying value of the assets exchanged as
opposed to being measured at their fair values. This exception was replaced with
a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have
commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the
future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result
of the exchange. The provisions of this statement are effective for nonmonetary
asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after the June 15, 2005.
The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on the
Company's financial statements.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
4. Acquisition and consolidation
Effective October 31, 2003, Pneutech acquired 100% of the common shares of
Samsung and of Hydramen. The following is a summary of the fair values assigned
to the net assets acquired and the consideration paid.
Samsung Hydramen
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Working capital $ 591 $ 438
Investments 435 --
Property and equipment 1,634 228
Long term debt (1,067) (138)
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1,593 528
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Common shares issued (3,045.19) 1,356 --
Cash paid, including transaction costs 237 354
Notes payable to vendor -- 226
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1,593 580
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Amounts attributed to goodwill $ -- $ 52
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5. Property and equipment
Accumulated
Depreciation/ Net Book
Cost Amortization Value
------- ------------ --------
Land $ 948 $ -- $ 948
Buildings 3,250 477 2,773
Computer equipment 1,931 1,464 467
Furniture and equipment 1,462 987 475
Leasehold improvements 247 143 104
Machinery and equipment 3,137 1,421 1,716
Automotive equipment 527 246 281
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$11,502 $ 4,738 $ 6,764
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6. Bank indebtedness
We have revolving lines of credit totaling $10,869, of which $1,459 was unused
at October 31, 2004. Interest rates on these lines of credit are generally at
the bank's prime rate plus a spread ranging from 0.30% to 1.5% (4.55% to 5.75%
at October 31, 2004). As security, we have pledged restricted cash (term
deposits), property, general security agreements, inventories and accounts
receivable, guarantees by stockholders and an assignment of fire and theft
insurance.
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Pneutech Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
7. Income taxes
Significant components of the Company's net non-current deferred income tax
liability at October 31, 2004 are as follows:
Property, plant and equipment $ 716
Deferred financing costs 169
Premium paid on retirement of debt (159)
Investment tax credits (116)
Unused capital losses (64)
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$ 546
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The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following as of October
31:
2004 2003
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Current $ 236 $ 75
Deferred (210) (197)
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$ 26 $(122)
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The Company's federal investment tax credits are available to be carried forward
and used to reduce federal income tax payable in future years; these credits
expire as follows:
2012 $ 9
2013 63
2014 69
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
8. Long term debt
Demand term loan, prime rate plus 1.5% (5.75% at October 31, 2004), amortized to 2009,
repayable in monthly instalments of principal of $5 plus interest. (a) $ 251
Demand term loan, prime rate plus 1.5% (5.75% at October 31, 2004), amortized to 2006,
repayable in monthly instalments of principal of $23 plus interest. (a) 384
Vehicle loan, 7.9%, repayable monthly including interest, through 2007. 9
Samsung Industries - various loans with interest rates ranging from 4.12% to 12.00%,
repayable through 2012. 2,684
Private loan with interest rate of 6% with regular principal and interest payments
providing for repayment by 2005. (b) 503
Private loans with interest rate of 6%, providing for repayment in 2006. (c) 394
Private loans with interest rates ranging from 3% to 8%, with regular principal and
interest payments providing for repayment by 2006. 845
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5,070
Less: current portion 2,711
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$2,359
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(a) As security for the demand term loans, Pneutech has provided a General
Security Agreement, an assignment of inventory and book debts, an assignment of
fire and theft insurance, and a guarantee of stockholders.
(b) As described in Note 2, on February 28, 2005, the loan was extinguished by
the issuance of 167,359 common shares of Thomas. The extinguishment of this debt
will be accounted for as a capital contribution by Thomas to Pneutech.
Accordingly, none of this amount has been classified as current in these
financial statements.
(c) The notes were issued as part of the consideration for the acquisition of
Rousseau. In addition to interest and repayment of principal, the notes permit
the holders to convert the notes, or part thereof, at any time prior to
maturity, into common stock of Pneutech or Rousseau, at a price to be determined
by the Board of Directors of Pneutech or Rousseau, respectively.
Estimated principal repayments for each of the next five years are as follows:
2005 $ 2,711
2006 835
2007 179
2008 252
2009 169
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
9. Other financial liabilities
Subordinated debenture, net of unamortized discount of $506 $ 2,778
250 Class A preferred shares, net of unamortized
discount of $315 1,737
500,000 Special preference shares 410
30,000 Special shares 25
929 Preference shares 82
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$ 5,032
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Pneutech is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Class A preferred shares,
special preference shares, special shares and preference shares, without par
value.
o Class A preferred shares are non-voting, entitled to cumulative
dividends at a rate of 10% per year, and redeemable at their stated
capital.
o Special preference shares are non-voting, non-participating, and
redeemable at their stated capital.
o Special shares are non-voting and redeemable at their stated
capital.
o Preference shares are voting, entitled to cumulative dividends at a
rate not to exceed 6% per year, and redeemable at their stated
capital.
As described in Note 2, effective February 28, 2005, Pneutech was acquired by
Thomas. In connection with that acquisition, all of the above obligations were
repaid or redeemed from the proceeds of a capital contribution by Thomas. As
described in Note 2, the 929 preference shares, 500,000 special preference
shares and 30,000 special shares were owned by 3156176 Canada, Inc. For other
amounts payable to this stockholder, see Note 10.
The subordinated debenture and the 250 Class A preferred shares were previously
issued to RoyNat Capital. Prior to its repayment, the debenture bore interest at
10% payable monthly (effective interest rate of 17%), with principal repayments
scheduled to commence on November 15, 2005, maturing October 15, 2008. Prior to
their redemption, the Class A preferred shares were entitled to cumulative
dividends of 10% per year (effective interest rate of 17%) and the Preference
shares were entitled to cumulative dividends of 6% per year.
Concurrent with the issuance to Roynat Capital of the above subordinated
debenture and Class A preferred shares, we sold to Roynat Capital warrants to
purchase 9,440.08 shares of our common stock, equivalent to 31% of the common
stock on a fully diluted basis. The warrants had an aggregate exercise price of
one dollar.
The total proceeds received from Roynat Capital were allocated among the
subordinated debenture, the Class A preferred shares and the warrants, based on
their relative fair values. Before their redemption as discussed above, the
resulting discount from the face amount of the subordinated debenture and the
Class A preferred shares was being amortized over the estimated life of those
obligations of five years. The total amortization for the year ended October 31,
2004 was $190.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
10. Payable to stockholder
Subordinated debt, 15%, no set terms of repayment $ 575
Note advances and payables to the stockholder,
net, non-interest bearing, no set terms of repayment 326
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$ 901
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Subordinated debt represents our direct unsecured obligations to a stockholder
with no specified repayment date. The rights of the stockholder are
subordinate to the claims of certain other creditors.
For the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003, the stockholder received
approximately $188 and $119, respectively, of interest, management fees and
other expenses.
11. Common stock and warrants to purchase common stock
We are authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares without par
value. At October 31, 2004, 21,011.80 common shares were issued and outstanding.
As described in Note 9, we issued 9,440.08 warrants to purchase common stock to
Roynat Capital. Each warrant entitled the holder to receive one common share on
or before October 15, 2008, at an aggregate exercise price for all warrants of
one dollar. At October 31, 2004, no warrants had been exercised. As described in
Note 2, on February 28, 2005, the warrants were re-purchased for $1,026.
In connection with the purchase of Rousseau, we issued various notes to certain
of the selling stockholders. As described in Note 8, certain of those notes,
with an aggregate face amount of $394 at October 31, 2004, entitle the holder to
purchase common stock of Pneutech or Rousseau, at a price to be determined by
the Board of Directors of Pneutech or Rousseau, respectively, up to the face
amount of the notes outstanding.
12. Commitments
We have various operating lease agreements for premises, requiring a minimum
rent plus realty taxes, maintenance, heat and certain other expenses. Minimum
rent payable for the next five years is as follows:
2005 $ 481
2006 459
2007 362
2008 360
2009 and thereafter 238
In addition, we have other operating leases, with expected payments over the
next five years as follows:
2005 $ 254
2006 151
2007 60
2008 4
2009 0
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
12. Commitments (continued)
Rent expense during the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 was $748 and $568,
respectively.
13. Contingencies
Acquisition of subsidiaries
(a) In connection with the purchase of Rousseau on October 29, 2002, the
following acquisition contingencies exist:
o On the fourth anniversary of the closing date, the balance of any
obsolete inventory identified at the closing date which has not been
sold, together with interest at 6% per annum, shall be set off
against the balance of payments on certain Notes issued to effect
the acquisition. At October 31, 2004, the remaining obsolete
inventory aggregated $113.
o For each of the three years following the closing date, certain of
the selling stockholders are entitled to an amount, payable
annually, equal to 75% of the annual gross margin (as defined) of
Rousseau in excess of $3,694 up to a maximum of $219 per year. For
the years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003, no amounts were payable.
o Any research and development tax credits that may be received by
Rousseau with respect to applications it has made for the period up
to May 1, 2002 shall be set off against any of the above
adjustments.
(b) In connection with the purchase of Hydramen on October 31, 2003, a
potential adjustment to the purchase price will be made for the following:
o The selling stockholders are entitled to an amount, payable
annually, equal to 25% of the annual gross margin (as defined) of
Hydramen in excess of $1,149 per year, up to a maximum total
adjustment of $205. For the year ended October 31, 2004, no amount
was payable.
Litigation
We are potentially subject to various claims and litigation arising out of the
ordinary course and conduct of our business including product liability,
intellectual property, labor and employment, environmental and tax matters.
Management does not consider our exposure to such claims and litigation to be
material to the consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
14. Financial instruments and risks
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash,
bank term deposits, bank advances, trade accounts receivable and accounts
payable. Due to the short-term maturity of these instruments, their carrying
values are reasonable estimates of their fair values.
Credit risk
We are exposed to normal credit risk from customers. Trade accounts receivable
have significant concentrations of credit risk in the industrial and
construction industry and on a geographical basis in Canada, the USA and Korea.
We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and
generally do not require collateral, with the exception of floor plan
receivables as we believe we have measures in place to limit our exposure to
loss. For the year ended October 31, 2004, ten customers accounted for 26% of
our total revenues. At October 31, 2004, two of these customers accounted for
30% of our trade accounts receivable balance.
Interest rate risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk as future changes in the prevailing level
of interest rates affects the cash flows associated with debt obligations. We
have not entered into any financial instrument contracts to hedge the interest
rate exposure associated with these items.
Foreign currency risk and forward exchange contracts
Our foreign currency translation policy is described in Note 3. We have not
entered into any significant foreign currency futures and forward contracts to
manage our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, though we may do so in the
future.
At October 31, 2004, restricted cash includes $364, receivables include $5,074,
accounts payable include $5,101, bank indebtedness includes $426 and long term
debt includes $2,684 which will be settled in currencies other than our
functional currency, the Canadian dollar.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
October 31, 2004
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(in thousands)
15. Net change in non-cash working capital items related to operations
2004 2003
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(Increase) decrease in non-cash working capital assets:
Accounts receivable $(2,492) $(1,052)
Inventory (435) (236)
Prepaid expenses (298) 94
Deferred costs (134) (174)
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(3,359) (1,368)
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Increase (decrease) in non-cash working capital liabilities:
Bank advances, net 751 (430)
Accounts payable 2,566 771
Income taxes payable 43 327
Other payables and accrued liabilities 97 --
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3,457 668
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(Increase) decrease in non-cash working capital items, net $ 98 $ (700)
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Description of Information Presented F-80
Balance Sheet F-81
Statement of Operations F-82
Notes to Financial Statements F-83
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements
include the historical and pro forma effects of the acquisition of Pneutech,
Inc. and subsidiaries. These pro forma financial statements also include the
historical and pro forma effects of the issuance of 1,250,000 shares of common
stock and the related borrowings in connection with the acquisition.
The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements have
been prepared by our management from our historical financial statements, the
historical financial statements of our predecessor, Thomas Equipment Limited,
and the historical financial statements of Pneutech, which are included in this
form SB-2. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of operations
reflect adjustments as if the transactions had occurred on July 1, 2003. The
unaudited pro forma combined condensed balance sheet reflects adjustments as if
the transactions had occurred on the respective dates of the historical balance
sheets included herein. See "Note 1 - Basis of Presentation." The pro forma
adjustments described in the accompanying notes are based upon preliminary
estimates and certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable in the
circumstances.
The unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements are not
necessarily indicative of what the financial position or results of operations
actually would have been if the transaction had occurred on the applicable dates
indicated. Moreover, they are not intended to be indicative of future results of
operations or financial position. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed
financial statements should be read in conjunction with our historical financial
statements as of December 31, 2004, those of Thomas Equipment Limited for the
year ended June 30, 2004 and Pneutech as of and for the year ended October 31,
2004 and related notes thereto, which are included in this form SB-2.
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
(Unaudited - in thousands)
Thomas Pneutech,
Equipment, Inc. Inc. Eliminations
December 31, October 31, and
2004 2004 Adjustments Ref Total
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and short term investments $ 741 $ 1 $ -- $ 742
Restricted cash -- 364 -- 364
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts 10,820 12,712 (327) B 23,205
Inventories 24,479 8,935 -- 33,414
Prepaid and other 1,013 1,045 -- 2,058
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37,053 23,057 (327) 59,783
Deferred finance charges 1,004 326 1,003 A 2,333
Goodwill -- 4,385 3,874 A 8,259
Property, plant and equipment 12,376 6,764 748 A 19,888
Other assets 632 543 -- 1,175
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$ 51,065 $ 35,075 $ 5,298 $ 91,438
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Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Credit facility $ 11,176 $ 9,410 $ (2,592) C $ 17,994
Trade payables 7,188 9,555 49 A,B 16,792
Other payables and accruals 5,704 75 -- 5,779
Current portion of long term debt 2,624 2,711 -- 5,335
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26,692 21,751 (2,543) 45,900
Long term debt 4,088 8,397 (1,335) A,C 11,150
Capital lease obligations 5,088 -- -- 5,088
Deferred income taxes -- 546 -- 546
Redeemable preferred stock 8,303 -- -- 8,303
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 200 3,396 (3,383) A 213
Additional paid in capital 15,075 -- 13,870 A,C 28,945
Retained earnings (deficit) (8,155) 307 (633) A (8,481)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (226) 678 (678) A (226)
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6,894 4,381 9,176 20,451
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$ 51,065 $ 35,075 $ 5,298 $ 91,438
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
(Unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
Thomas
Pneutech Pneutech, Equipment
Pneutech, Additions Subtractions Pneutech, Limited
Year Ended July 1, 2003 July 1, 2004 Proforma (Predecessor)
October to October to October June 30, Year ended June
31, 2004 31, 2003 31, 2004 2004 30, 2004
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Sales $ 49,040 $ 13,958 $ (17,290) $ 45,708 $ 55,705
Cost of sales 38,158 11,982 (13,579) 36,561 47,559
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Gross profit 10,882 1,976 (3,711) 9,147 8,146
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General and administrative 5,457 1,470 (1,809) 5,118 8,883
Selling 3,576 441 (1,095) 2,922 6,179
Stock based compensation -- -- -- -- --
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9,033 1,911 (2,904) 8,040 15,062
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Income (loss) from operations 1,849 65 (807) 1,107 (6,916)
Net financial expense 1,631 481 (557) 1,555 4,574
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Net income (loss) before income taxes 218 (416) (250) (448) (11,490)
Income tax expense (benefit) 26 (96) 71 1 65
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Net income (loss) $ 192 $ (320) $ (321) $ (449) $ (11,555)
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Loss per share* $ 0.15 $ (0.36) $ (0.58)
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Common shares outstanding* 1,250,000 1,250,000 20,000,006
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Combined
Elims. Proforma
And Year ended
Adjusts. Ref June 30, 2004
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Sales $ (3,854) B $ 97,559
Cost of sales (3,779) B,D 80,341
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Gross profit (75) 17,218
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General and administrative -- 14,001
Selling -- 9,101
Stock based compensation 6,431 E 6,431
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6,431 29,533
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Income (loss) from operations (6,506) (12,315)
Net financial expense 4,905 A,F,G 11,034
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Net income (loss) before income taxes (11,411) (23,349)
Income tax expense (benefit) -- 66
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Net income (loss) $ (11,411) $ (23,415)
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Loss per share* $ (1.10)
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Common shares outstanding* 21,250,006
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* Common shares outstanding used herein are those of the combined Thomas
Equipment, Inc. and Pneutech as if the acquisition of Pneutech and Thomas
Equipment Limited had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. For
Pneutech the number of shares used are the number which has been used to acquire
Pneutech. For Thomas Equipment Limited the number of shares used are those of
its successor, Thomas Equipment, Inc. No affects of dilutive shares are included
as the proforma combined results of operations would have resulted in a net loss
and therefore such shares would be antidilutive.
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THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of
operations present the historical results of operations for the year ended June
30, 2004 of our predecessor company, Thomas Equipment Limited, and Pneutech,
Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended October 31, 2004 with adjustments to
bring the Pneutech statements of operations to those of Thomas Equipment
Limited's year end, adjustments for certain expenses recorded for the October 1,
acquisition of the business and certain assets of Thomas Equipment Limited and
other pro forma adjustments as if these transactions had taken place on July 1,
2003. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed balance sheet presents our
historical balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 (which included the Thomas
Equipment Limited acquisition adjustments) and the historical balance sheet of
Pneutech as of October 31, 2004 (as this is within 93 days) with pro forma
adjustments as if the transaction had been consummated as of the end of those
periods in a transaction accounted for as a purchase in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the historical financial
statements to condense and conform to the pro forma combined condensed financial
statement presentation.
2. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
The following adjustments give pro forma effect to the transaction:
(a) To record the step adjustments related to the issuance of 1,250,000
common shares and new financing for the Pneutech acquisition
Deferred financing costs associated with debt costs $ 1,329
Deferred financing cost expensed upon refinancing (326)
Property, plant and equipment step-up to fair value (1) 748
Goodwill (1) 3,874
Accounts payable - payment of accrued interest 236
Accounts payable for debt costs (612)
Long-term debt for issuance of debt (7,611)
Long-term debt for repayment of debt 5,606
Capital stock for shares issued at par value (13)
Capital stock to eliminate Pneutech 3,396
Paid in capital for repayment of Pneutech warrants 983
Paid in capital for fair value of shares issued (1) (4,540)
Paid in capital to eliminate Pneutech capital stock,
retained earnings and comprehensive income (4,381)
Retained earnings to eliminate Pneutech 307
Retained earnings and financing expense for deferred
financing costs 326
Accumulated comprehensive income 678
(1) As a result of a minority owner, and director, of Thomas
Equipment, Inc. having a controlling interest in Pneutech, the
fair value increase and allocation to goodwill in Pneutech has
been reduced by the proportionate share of this director's
post combination ownership percentage.
(b) To eliminate inter-company transactions.
Accounts receivable $ (327)
Accounts payable 327
Sales (3,854)
Cost of goods sold 3,854
(c) To record warrants and options issued and beneficial conversion
features resulting in debt discounts and debt related to the
issuance of debt in connection with the acquisitions
Credit facility debt discount $ 2,592
Long-term debt - debt discount 3,290
Long-term debt - debt premium 50
Paid in capital (5,932)
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(d) To record additional depreciation expense of approximately $75 to
cost of sales on the fair value increase to fixed assets as a result
of the Pneutech and Thomas Equipment Limited acquisitions.
(e) To record stock based compensation costs of $6,431 associated with
the October 1, 2004 issuance of shares at a discount from the fair
value of such shares issued to the founders of Thomas Equipment,
Inc.
(f) To record $6,548 in annual amortization of debt premium and discount
costs related to the issuance of warrants related to the borrowings
from the Pneutech and Thomas Equipment Limited acquisitions.
(g) To record a reduction of $1,969 in annual financing costs. For
fiscal year 2004, Thomas Equipment Limited had a financing expense
of $4,574 for dividends on its preferred stock. Thomas Equipment,
Inc recalculated its estimated interest for Thomas Equipment and
Pneutech related to all new and existing debt and determined that
additional costs would approximate $2,605.
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You should rely only on the information
contained in this prospectus. We have
not authorized anyone to provide you with
information different from the information 26,985,000 SHARES
contained in this prospectus. This OF OUR
document may only be used where it is COMMON STOCK
legal to sell the securities.
The information in this document may only
be accurate on the date of this document.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Prospectus Summary X
Risk Factors x
Use of Proceeds
Market for Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters x THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
Dividend Policy X
Management's Discussion and Analysis X
Business X
Management X
Executive Compensation X
Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions X
Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management X
Description of Securities X
Plan of Distribution X
Selling Stockholders 39 ________________
Legal Matters X
Experts X PROSPECTUS
Available Information X ________________
Index to Financial Statements X
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 24. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Our Articles of Incorporation limit, to the maximum extent permitted by
Delaware law, the personal liability of directors for monetary damages for
breach of their fiduciary duties as directors. Our Bylaws provide that we shall
indemnify our officers and directors and may indemnify our employees and other
agents to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a
corporation may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent made a party to
an action by reason of the fact that he or she was a director, officer employee
or agent of the corporation or was serving at the request of the corporation
against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection
with such action if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she
reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the
corporation and with respect to any criminal action, had no reasonable cause to
believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant
to the foregoing provisions, we have been advised that in the opinion of the
Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Item 25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following table sets forth an itemization of all estimated expenses,
all of which we will pay, in connection with the issuance and distribution of
the securities being registered:
Nature of Expense Amount
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SEC Registration fee $ 20,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses *50,000.00
Legal fees and expenses *75,000.00
Printing and related expenses *10,000.00
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TOTAL *$ 155,000.00
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* Estimated.
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Item 26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Except as set forth below, there were no sales of unregistered securities
by Thomas Equipment, Inc. during the past three (3) years:
On November 9, 2004, we issued 16,945,000 shares of our common stock in
exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Thomas Equipment 2004
Inc. and Thomas Ventures, Inc. The shares were issued to 15 accredited investors
in a transaction exempt under Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under Section
4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
On November 9, 2004, we entered into agreements with Laurus Master Funds,
Ltd, a Cayman Islands corporation, pursuant to which we sold convertible debt,
an option and a warrant to purchase common stock of Thomas to Laurus in a
private offering pursuant to exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The agreements with Laurus were amended
on January 26, 2005 and February 28, 2005. The securities sold to Laurus include
the following:
o A secured convertible minimum borrowing note with a principal amount
of $8,000,000;
o A secured revolving note with a principal amount not to exceed
$20,000,000;
o Secured convertible term notes with an aggregate principal amount of
$7,900,000;
o Common stock purchase warrants to purchase 2,750,000 shares of
common stock of Thomas, at a purchase price of $2.25 per share,
exercisable for a period of seven years;
o An option to purchase 4,020,000 shares of common stock of Thomas
Equipment Inc, at a purchase price equal to the par value of such
shares, exercisable for a period of seven years; and
o 1,980,000 shares of our common stock sold for a total purchase price
of $19,800.
On December 22, 2004, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Amalgamation with 4274458 Canada, Inc., a corporation wholly-owned by us, and
Pneutech, Inc., as amended effective February 28, 2005. Under the terms of the
agreement which closed on February 28, 2005, we acquired 100% of the common
stock of Pneutech, in exchange for the issuance by us of a total of 1,082,639
shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 211,062 shares of common
stock, exercisable at $3.00 per share issued to 27 stockholders in an offering
exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S. An additional 167,359 shares
of common stock were issued as of the closing in exchange for the cancellation
of approximately CD$612,000 of debt owed by Pneutech to 11 unrelated parties in
an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S.
On February 28, 2005, we entered into financing agreements with Roynat
Merchant Capital Inc. In connection therewith, we sold a subordinated debenture
to Roynat Merchant Capital with a principal amount of CDN $6,500,000 and we
issued warrants to Roynat Merchant Capital to purchase 1,000,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The sales were made in a
private offering pursuant to exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
On April 19, 2005, we entered into agreements with 15 institutional
accredited investors for the sale of an aggregate of 25,000 shares of series A
preferred stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,083,333 shares of
common stock exercisable at a price of $3.75 per share at any time during a
period of five years. The securities were sold for an aggregate cash
consideration of $25,000,000. The securities were issued in a private placement
transaction pursuant to Section 4(2) and Regulation D under the Securities Act
of 1933. We paid the placement agent of the offering a fee of 6% of the
aggregate proceeds, together with warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common
stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share for a period of five years.
Item 27. Exhibits.
The following exhibits are included as part of this Form SB-2. References
to "us" in this Exhibit List mean Thomas Equipment, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
Exhibit
Number Description
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Thomas Equipment, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's
registration statement Form SB-2, filed August 25, 2000.
3.2 Bylaws of Thomas Equipment, Inc., incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's registration statement Form SB-2,
filed August 25, 2000.
3.3 Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation for Series A
Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2005.
4.1 Security and Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2004,
by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., Thomas Equipment, Inc.
and Thomas Ventures, Inc.(1)
4.2 Security Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2004, between
Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc.(1)
4.3 General Security Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2004, by
Thomas Equipment 2004, Inc., in favor of Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd.(1)
4.4 Guarantee, dated as of November 9, 2004, by Thomas Equipment
2004, Inc., in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.(1)
4.5 Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated as of November
9, 2004, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., Thomas
Equipment, Inc. and Thomas Ventures, Inc.(1)
4.6 Secured Revolving Note issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.,
dated November 9, 2004.(1)
4.7 Secured Convertible Minimum Borrowing Note issued to Laurus
Master Fund, Ltd., dated November 9, 2004.(1)
4.8 Secured Convertible Term Note issued to Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd., dated November 9, 2004.(1)
4.9 Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd., dated November 9, 2004.(1)
4.10 Option issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., dated November 9,
2004.(1)
4.11 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2004,
by and between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and Thomas Equipment,
Inc.(1)
4.12 Stock Pledge Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2004, by and
between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and Thomas Equipment, Inc.(1)
4.13 Stock Pledge Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2004, by and
between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and Thomas Equipment 2004
Inc.(1)
4.14 Shareholders' Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2004, by and
among Thomas Equipment, Inc., Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. and
McCain Foods Limited(1)
4.15 Amendment Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, by and
among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., Thomas Equipment, Inc. and
Thomas Ventures, Inc.(2)
4.16 Secured Convertible Term Note issued to Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd., dated February 28, 2005.(2)
4.17 Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd., dated February 28, 2005.(2)
4.18 Reaffirmation and Ratification Agreement, dated as of February
28, 2005, by Thomas Equipment, Inc., Thomas Ventures, Inc. and
Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. in favor of Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd.(2)
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4.19 Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement by and among by
Thomas Equipment, Inc., Thomas Ventures, Inc. and Thomas
Equipment 2004 Inc., Pneutech Inc., Rousseau Controls Inc.,
Hydraman Fluid Power Limited and Roynat Merchant Capital Inc.
in favor of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.(2)
4.20 Subscription Agreement between Roynat Merchant Capital Inc.,
Thomas Equipment, Inc., Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc., Thomas
Ventures, Inc., Pneutech Inc., Rousseau Controls Inc. and
Hydraman Fluid Power Limited, dated as of February 28, 2005
(2)
4.21 Debenture in the Amount of CD$6,500,000 in favor of Roynat
Merchant Capital Inc., dated as of February 28, 2005(2)
4.22 Common Stock Purchase Warrant in favor of Roynat Merchant
Capital Inc., dated as of February 28, 2005(2)
4.23 Registration Right Agreement between Thomas Equipment, Inc.
and Roynat Merchant Capital Inc., dated as of February 28,
2005(2)
4.24 General Security Agreement between Roynat Merchant Capital
Inc., Thomas Equipment, Inc. and Thomas Ventures, Inc., dated
as of February 28, 2005(2)
5.1 Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP Opinion and Consent (filed
herewith).
10.1 Plan and Agreement of Reorganization, by and among Thomas
Equipment, Inc., Thomas Ventures, Inc. and its shareholders,
and Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. and its shareholders, dated as
of October 11, 2004 (3)
10.2 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Assets, dated as of October
1, 2004, by and among Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. and Thomas
Equipment Ltd.(1)
10.3 Lease between Thomas Equipment Limited, Thomas Equipment, Inc.
and Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. for Presque Isle, Maine
property, dated as of October 1, 2004(1)
10.4 Lease between Thomas Equipment Limited, Thomas Equipment, Inc.
and Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc. for New Brunswick properties,
dated as of October 1, 2004(1)
10.5 Employment Agreement between Thomas Equipment, Inc., Thomas
Equipment 2004 Inc. and Clifford Rhee, effective as of October
1, 2004.(1)
10.6 Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Amalgamation, among
Thomas Equipment, Inc., 4274458 Canada, Inc. and Pneutech,
Inc., dated as of February 28, 2005(2)
10.7 Agreement by and between Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
and Thomas Equipment 2004 Inc., dated as of February 3,
2005(4)
10.8 Agreement between Thomas Equipment 2004 and Kubota
Europe S.A.S.
16.1 Letter from Kingery & Crouse, P.A., dated November 11,
2004.(1)
23.1 Consent of Kingery & Crouse, P.A.
23.2 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.3 Consent of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (included as
part of Exhibit 5.1)
1. Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of November 9,
2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of February 28,
2005, and incorporated herein by reference.
3. Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of October 12,
2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
4. Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of February 3,
2005, and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 28. Undertakings.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to:
(1) File, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
(i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act");
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually
or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the
registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease
in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of the securities
offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the
low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the
form of a prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the
Securities Act if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent
no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in
the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration
statement, and
(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the plan
of distribution.
(2) For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities
offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona
fide offering.
(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the
securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
(4) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act,
treat the information omitted from the form of a prospectus filed as part of
this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in the form
of a prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or
497(h) under the Securities Act as part of this registration statement as of the
time it was declared effective.
(5) For determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment that contains the form of a prospectus as a new
registration statement for the securities offered in the registration statement,
and that offering of the securities at that time as the initial bona fide
offering of those securities.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer
or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the
registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been
settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction
the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as
expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements of filing on Form SB-2 and authorizes this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the City of
Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin, on April 21, 2005.
THOMAS EQUIPMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Clifford M. Rhee,
President
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the undersigned officers and directors of Thomas Equipment, Inc, a
Delaware corporation, do hereby constitute and appoint Andrew Hidalgo the lawful
attorney in-fact and agent with full power and authority to do any and all acts
and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorney and agent,
determine may be necessary or advisable or required to enable said corporation
to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules or
regulations or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in
connection with this Registration Statement. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing power and authority, the powers granted include the power and
authority to sign the names of the undersigned officers and directors in the
capacities indicated below to this Registration Statement, and to any and all
instruments or documents filed as part of or in conjunction with this
Registration Statement or amendments or supplements thereof, and each of the
undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms that said attorney and agent, shall do
or cause to be done by virtue thereof. This Power of Attorney may be signed in
several counterparts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Power of
Attorney and pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following
persons in the capacities on April 21, 2005.
Signature Title Date
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/s/ Clifford M. Rhee
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By: Clifford M. Rhee President and Director April 21, 2005
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Luigi Lo Basso
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By: Luigi Lo Basso Chief Financial Officer April 21, 2005
(Principal Financial Accounting
Officer)
/s/ David M. Marks
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By: David M. Marks Chairman of the Board and Director April 21, 2005
/s/ Kenneth Shirley
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By: Kenneth Shirley Director April 21, 2005
/s/ James E. Patty
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By: James E. Patty Director April 21, 2005
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