As Filed With the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2005
Registration No.333-119223
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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM SB-2/A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FIFTH AMENDMENT
M.E.R.CORPORATION
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)
Nevada 6770 20-1575477
State or Jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
2400, 10303 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3T8
(780) 918-0918
(Address and telephone number of Registrant's principal executive offices and
principal place of business)
Ronald Mercier
2400, 10303 Jasper Avenues
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3T8
(780) 918-0918
(Name, address, and telephone number of agent for service)
WITH A COPY TO:
The O'Neal Law Firm, P.C.
Attention: William D. O'Neal, Esq.
668 North 44th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Ph: (602) 267-3855
Fax: (602) 267-7400
Approximate date of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after
this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration number of the earlier effective registration
statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If the delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
check the following box. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 415, check
the following box. [X]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of Each Proposed Maximum Proposed Maximum
Class of Securities Amount to be Offering Price Aggregate Offering Amount of
to be Registered Registered Per Share Price (2) Registration Fee
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Common Stock 500,000 $0.10 per share(1) $50,000 $6.33
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1. Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457.
M.E.R. Corporation ("M.E.R.") hereby amends this registration statement on such
date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until M.E.R. shall
file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration
statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a),
may determine.
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PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 29, 2005
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 IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
PROSPECTUS
500,000 shares of Common Stock
$0.10 per share
M.E.R.Corporation
There is no public or private market for our securities. We intend to offer,
sell and distribute publicly not less than 500,000 shares our securities at an
offering price of $0.10 per share, for an offering of $50,000. Our offering is
being offered on a "best efforts", "all-or-none" basis during an offering period
of 90 days, that may be extended for an additional 120 days. If less than
$50,000 is received from the sale of the shares within the offering period, all
investors' funds will be promptly refunded without interest and without any
deductions for commission or other expenses. Subscribers will not be able to
obtain return of their funds while in escrow. There will be a minimum purchase
of 1,000 shares at $100. The securities and proceeds of this offering will be
held in a non- interest-bearing escrow account until such time that we have
identified a potential merger or acquisition candidate and proposed it to our
investors, our investors have had an opportunity to re-affirm their investment
in accordance with the requirements of Rule 419 of Regulation C, and the merger
or acquisition has been consummated.
INVESTING IN OUR SECURITIES INVOLVES RISK. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE
6.
Offering Costs(2)
Price to Discounts and Net
Public Commissions(3) Proceeds
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Per share $0.10 $0.00 $0.10
Aggregate Offering Amount $50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00
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2. Total Offering costs to date of $11,001.73 have been paid out of Mr.
Mercier's initial capital contribution.
3. No commissions will be paid nor discounts given.
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 March 29, 2005.
DEALER PROSPECTUS DELIVERY OBLIGATION
UNTIL 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE FUNDS AND SECURITIES ARE RELEASED FROM THE ESCROW
ACCOUNT, ALL DEALERS THAT EFFECT TRANSACTIONS IN THESE SECURITIES, WHETHER OR
NOT PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE DEALER'S OBLIGATION TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN
ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prospectus Summary 4
Risk Factors 6
Use of Proceeds 10
Determination of Offering Price 10
Dilution 10
Description of Business 12
Management's Plan of Operation 14
Description of Property 22
Management 23
Executive Compensation 23
Principal Stockholders 24
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 24
Market for Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters 24
Dividend Policy 24
Description of Securities 25
Plan of Distribution 27
Legal Proceedings 28
Legal Matters 28
Disclosure of Commission Position of Indemnification for Securities
Act Liabilities 28
Experts 28
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosures 29
Where You Can Find More Information 29
Index to Financial Statements F-1
RELIANCE ON PROSPECTUS
YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS. WE HAVE
NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS
PROSPECTUS MAY BE USED ONLY WHERE IT IS LEGAL TO SELL THESE SECURITIES.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The Company
M.E.R. Corporation, a development stage corporation, was organized to provide a
corporate entity in order to participate in a merger or acquisition with another
entity meeting the requirements of Rule 419 of Regulation C. We are a blank
check company and are subject to certain regulatory requirements imposed by Rule
419 of Regulation C under the Securities Act. We believe that following this
offering certain opportunities to merge with, or acquire the assets of another
corporate entity may become available to us due primarily to our status as a
reporting publicly held company and to our flexibility in structuring and
participating in certain business combinations, such as mergers and
acquisitions. However, we have no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings
or agreements to participate in any specific merger or acquisition.
M.E.R. Corporation was incorporated in Nevada on August 17, 2004. In this
prospectus, we refer to M.E.R.Corporation as "M.E.R.", "we" and "us." Our
principal executive offices are located at 2400, 10303 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton,
Alberta T5J 3T8. Our phone number is (780) 918-0918.
The Offering
Securities Offered by M.E.R.Corporation: 500,000 shares
Shares Outstanding Prior to Offering 5,000,000 shares
Shares Outstanding After Offering: 5,500,000 shares
Comparative Share Ownership Upon Completion of
Offering:
Current Shareholders (5,000,000 shares) 90.91%
Public Shareholders (500,000 shares) 9.09%
Use of Proceeds Business development; working
capital as utilized by
prospective business
opportunity candidate.
M.E.R. is offering 500,000 shares at $0.10 per share on a "best efforts",
"all-or-none basis." We intend to offer our securities directly to the public
only through our sole officer and director in those jurisdictions where sales by
such persons are permitted by law. No broker-dealer will be used to offer our
securities to the public and no commissions will be paid to any third party.
Ronald Mercier, our sole director and officer will not purchase any of our
securities in this offering. The securities and proceeds of this offering shall
be placed in a non- interest-bearing escrow account with Manufacturers and
Traders Trust Company, a New York banking company, and may be released from
escrow only upon the closing of a merger or acquisition representing at least
80% of the maximum offering proceeds, the filing of a post-effective amendment,
and the reconfirmation of a sufficient number of purchasers in the investment.
In no event shall the proceeds remain in escrow for more than 18 months after
the effective date of the initial registration statement. If a consummated
acquisition or merger meeting the requirements of Regulation C has not occurred
by a date 18 months after the effective date of this Registration Statement,
funds held in escrow shall be returned by first class mail to the purchaser
within five (5) business days following that date.
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Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth selected financial information concerning M.E.R.:
As of August 31, As of November 30,
2004 2004
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Balance Sheet:
Current assets $ 0 $ 0
Total assets 0 0
Current liabilities 0 0
Working capital 0 0
Stockholders' equity 0 0
Net tangible book value per share $ 0 $ 0
Statement of Operations:
Revenue $ 0 $ 0
Total expenses 11,000 11,000
Net loss $(11,000) $(11,000)
The "Selected Financial Data" is a summary only and has been derived from and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to M.E.R.'S financial statements,
included in this prospectus.
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RISK FACTORS
The securities offered are highly speculative in nature and involve a high
degree of risk. They should be purchased only by persons who can afford to lose
their entire investment. This section sets forth all material risks known to
management with respect to this offering. Therefore, each prospective investor
should, prior to purchase, consider very carefully each of the following known
material risk factors among other things, as well as all other information set
forth in this prospectus.
WE ARE A "BLANK CHECK" WITH A LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY AND WE MAY BE
UNSUCCESSFUL AT LOCATING AND/OR CONSUMMATING AN ACQUISITION OR MERGER WITH A
SUITABLE TARGET CANDIDATE WHICH WOULD LIKELY RESULT IN OUR INABILITY TO CONTINUE
AS A GOING CONCERN .
We are a "blank check" company with only a brief operating history. The survival
of our company is dependent upon locating and consummating a merger or
acquisition with a suitable target candidate. If we are unsuccessful at locating
and consummating a merger or acquisition with a suitable target candidate, we
would not likely be able to continue as a going concern.
OUR BUSINESS HAS NO REVENUES AND WILL LIKELY FAIL UNLESS WE MERGE WITH OR
ACQUIRE AN OPERATING BUSINESS.
We are a development stage company and have had no revenues from operations. We
may not realize any revenues unless and until we successfully merge with or
acquire an operating business. If we do not find a suitable merger or
acquisition candidate, our business will likely fail.
WE INTEND TO ISSUE MORE SHARES IN A MERGER OR ACQUISITION, WHICH WILL RESULT IN
SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION.
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of a maximum of
25,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value. Any merger or acquisition
effected by us may result in the issuance of additional securities without
shareholder approval and may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of
our common stock held by our then existing shareholders. Moreover, the common
stock issued in any such merger or acquisition transaction may be valued on an
arbitrary or non-arms-length basis by our management, resulting in an additional
reduction in the percentage of common stock held by our then existing
shareholders.
WE HAVE CONDUCTED NO MARKET RESEARCH OR IDENTIFICATION OF BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES, WHICH MAY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO IDENTIFY A BUSINESS TO MERGE WITH
OR ACQUIRE.
We have neither conducted nor have others made available to us results of market
research concerning prospective business opportunities. Therefore, we have no
assurances that market demand exists for a merger or acquisition as contemplated
by us. Mr. Mercier has not identified any specific business combination or other
transactions for formal evaluation, such that it may be expected that any such
target business or transaction will present such a level of risk that
conventional private or public offerings of securities or conventional bank
financing will not be available. There is no assurance that we will be able to
acquire a business opportunity on terms favorable to us. If we are unable to
locate a suitable merger or acquisition candidate, obtain the consent of a
sufficient number of investors to continue their investment in our company, or
clear Commission comments upon filing our post-effective amendment in accordance
with Rule 419, investors would not have immediate access to, or receive any
return upon, escrowed investment funds.
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IF WE RECEIVE LESS THAN ALL OF THE PROCEEDS AS A RESULT OF LATER REFUNDS UNDER
RULE 419, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT THE BUSINESS PLAN OF OUR BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY AND WE MAY, OTHERWISE, BE UNDERCAPITALIZED SUCH THAT WE MAY NOT HAVE
ENOUGH CAPITAL TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN OUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
Rule 419 of Regulation C under the Securities Act generally requires:
* the deposit of the securities and proceeds of our offering in an
escrow account, and that the investors may not have access to their
securities and funds for up to 18 months from the date of the
prospectus; and
* that if a significant number of investors do not reconfirm their
investment, the business combination may not be closed and the
investors will not be issued their securities.
In contingency offerings, Rule 419 provisions relating to the release of funds
and Exchange Act Rule 10b-9 obligations will apply. Rule 10b-9 prohibits as a
"manipulative or deceptive device or contrivance" under Section 10(b) of the
Exchange Act any representations that a security is being offered on an "all or
none" or "part or none" basis, unless prompt refunds are made to purchasers if
the represented number of securities is not sold at the specified price within
the specified time and the total amount due the seller is not received by the
seller by the specified date. Upon satisfaction of these conditions, Rule 419
continues to govern the use of offering proceeds.
For blank check offerings subject to both Rule 419 and Rule 10b-9, the
requirements of Rule 10b-9 apply until the conditions of the offering governed
by that Rule are met, for example, reaching the total offering amount in an
all-or-none offering. Upon satisfaction of Rule 10b-9, the provisions of Rule
419 will continue to govern. Since we are a blank check company filing our
initial registration statement for a contingent offering subject to Rule 10b-9,
the provisions of the Rule apply only until the conditions subject to that Rule
are met, but after satisfaction of such conditions an investor is not guaranteed
a return of proceeds even if, as a result of investor refund requests under 419,
the Rule 10b-9 conditions would no longer be met.
If we receive less than all of the proceeds as a result of later refunds under
Rule 419, we may not be able to implement the business plan of our business
opportunity and we may, otherwise, be undercapitalized such that we may not have
enough capital to implement and maintain our business operations. These
requirements will significantly increase our time and costs of doing business.
OUR AUDITOR HAS EXPRESSED SERIOUS DOUBT ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE
AS A GOING CONCERN.
Our independent auditor has expressed serious doubt about our ability to
continue to operate as a going concern. Our ability to operate as a going
concern is dependant upon the completion of this offering and the closing of a
business opportunity, such as the merger with or acquisition of an operating
business. If we fail to achieve these milestones, we would not likely be able to
continue our operations.
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IF MR. MERCIER IS UNABLE TO FUND OUR OPERATIONS DURING THE 6-MONTH OFFERING
PERIOD, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ALTERNATE FINANCING ON TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO
US OR AT ALL, WHICH COULD AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AS A GOING
CONCERN.
Mr. Mercier intends to fund our operations and other capital needs through
additional capital contributions during the 7 month offering period, or until we
locate a merger or acquisition candidate in accordance with the requirements of
Rule 419 of Regulation C. Until we locate, a business combination, we will not
require any additional funds beyond those to be provided by Mr. Mercier. Once we
locate a suitable acquisition or merger candidate, we will incur significant
legal fees and expenses in connection with the acquisition or merger of an
operating business that will need to be paid by the target company including:
* the costs of preparing post-effective amendments, interim reports,
quarterly reports, annual reports and proxy materials; and
* legal fees and expenses incurred in the preparation of legal documents
for mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Mercier intends to provide funds as required to pay for any filings required
to maintain our corporate and reporting status, and to keep us in good standing
with regulators and tax authorities. Mr. Mercier has no legal obligation to
provide any such funds and will depend upon Mr. Mercier's financial ability to
provide such funds at the time required. There is no cap or minimum on the
amount of funds Mr. Mercier intends to provide. There is no written arrangement
or agreement with Mr. Mercier requiring Mr. Mercier to contribute any such
additional funds or for the repayment of any such funds, and all such funds
shall be considered capital contributions. If Mr. Mercier is unable to provide
such funding as needed, we will need to seek alternative funding that may or may
not be available to us upon acceptable terms. This could affect our ability to
continue to operate as a going concern. Our plan of operation following the
effective date of this offering encompasses a merger with or acquisition of an
operating business, but we will not know what our cash requirements will be
until we close such merger or acquisition. We will not use any of the proceeds
of this offering unless and until we close this offering and close a business
opportunity. Should the business opportunity have profitable operations, its
capital needs may not require the use of our proceeds that, in such event, will
be held as working capital for future contingencies.
OUR MANAGEMENT HAS OTHER FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS INTERESTS TO WHICH A SIGNIFICANT
AMOUNT OF TIME IS DEVOTED, WHICH MAY POSE SIGNIFICANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Because Mr. Mercier has other financial and business interests, conflicts of
interest may arise which may compete for his services and time. Mr. Mercier has
no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings or agreements to participate
with any specific business opportunity with us. While Mr. Mercier has had no
other affiliations or involvement in any other blank check company to date, and
has no current plans to become affiliated or involved in any other blank check
company, Mr. Mercier may, in the future, hold similar positions in other blank
check companies, which may conflict with the interests of M.E.R.. Conflicts may
also arise in important matters such as identifying and selecting a merger or
acquisition candidate. There can be no assurance that Mr. Mercier will resolve
all conflicts of interest in our favor. If we and other blank check companies
that Mr. Mercier is affiliated with desire to take advantage of the same
business opportunity, the company that first filed a registration statement with
the Commission shall be entitled to proceed with the proposed transaction.
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MR. MERCIER HAS NO PRIOR BLANK CHECK COMPANY EXPERIENCE THAT COULD RESULT IN OUR
INABILITY TO LOCATE A SUITABLE MERGER OR ACQUISITION CANDIDATE OR SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETE SUCH A TRANSACTION.
Mr. Mercier has no prior experience in operating or managing a blank check
company. As a result of Mr. Mercier's lack of experience, we may not be able to
locate a suitable acquisition or merger candidate. Further, even if such a
target candidate is located, there is no assurance that Mr. Mercier will be able
to successfully complete a merger or acquisition transaction.
THERE IS NO PUBLIC MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE
THAT OUR COMMON STOCK WILL EVER BE PUBLICLY TRADED OR APPRECIATE SIGNIFICANTLY
IN VALUE AND INVESTORS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FIND PURCHASERS FOR THEIR SHARES OF
OUR COMMON STOCK.
There is no public market for shares of our common stock. The securities issued
pursuant to this offering must remain in the escrow account until we have
complied with all of the requirements of Rule 419, and there will be no market
for these securities while they remain in the escrow account. Further, we cannot
guarantee thereafter that an active public market will develop or be sustained.
Therefore, investors may not be able to find purchasers for their shares of our
common stock.
THIS PROSPECTUS CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO
US, OUR INDUSTRY AND TO OTHER BUSINESSES. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE
BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF OUR MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY AND
INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO OUR MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THIS PROSPECTUS,
THE WORDS "ESTIMATE," "PROJECT," "BELIEVE," "ANTICIPATE," "INTEND," "EXPECT" AND
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE
STATEMENTS REFLECT OUR CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE
SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT MAY CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTEMPLATED IN OUR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. WE CAUTION
YOU NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK
ONLY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS. WE DO NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO
PUBLICLY RELEASE ANY REVISIONS TO THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT
EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS OR TO REFLECT THE
OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
Mr. Mercier estimates we will receive net proceeds of approximately $50,000 from
our sale of 500,000 shares offered by us. This estimate is based upon an
offering price of $0.10 per share of common stock with no deduction for
estimated offering expenses as these costs are being paid out of our
pre-offering working capital. Also, we will pay no commissions or offer any
discounts.
Since this offering is a "blank check" offering, and we have not identified a
merger or acquisition candidate, the use of proceeds of this offering cannot be
described with specificity. We have no plans, proposals, arrangements,
understandings or preliminary agreements to participate in any specific merger
or acquisition. All of the net proceeds will be utilized by our merger or
acquisition candidate for the development of its business and for working
capital. We do not intend to request a release of 10% of the offering proceeds
from the escrow as permitted by Rule 419. Uses of working capital will include,
but not be limited to, general and administrative salaries, exclusive of
management salaries, associated benefits, office lease and expenses. We are not
in a position to allocate specific amounts for specific purposes as we do not
know the nature of the acquisition or merger candidate at this time. The
salaries of the management of the business opportunity candidate will be paid
from such company's cash flow and not from the proceeds of this offering.
We intend to escrow all of the proceeds of this offering with Manufacturers and
Traders Trust Company, a New York banking company, until the closing of this
offering and the closing of a merger with or acquisition of a business.
Following the completion of a merger with or acquisition of a business, all of
the net proceeds will be used as described in the preceding paragraph.
We have incurred to date total offering costs of $11,000.00 that has been paid
out of Mr. Mercier's initial capital contribution of $11,000.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
The offering price is not based upon our net worth, total asset value, or any
other objective measure of value based upon accounting measurements. The
offering price was determined by Mr. Mercier based upon the number of shares Mr.
Mercier, as the sole shareholder, was willing to allow to be sold.
DILUTION
"Dilution" is the difference between the offering price and the net tangible
book value of our shares of common stock immediately after the offering. "Net
tangible book value" is determined by dividing the number of shares of common
stock issued and outstanding into our net tangible worth (tangible assets less
liabilities).
Our net tangible book value at , November 30, 2004, was $0.00, or $0.00 per
share. Our pro forma net tangible book value at the closing of this offering
will be $50,000, or $0.0091 per share, assuming 500,000 shares are sold. These
computations, which do not give effect to discounts and commissions of the
offering as none are to be paid, represent an immediate increase in net tangible
book value of $0.009 per share to present shareholders if the entire 500,000
shares offered are sold. These computations represent an immediate dilution of
$0.091 per share to public investors if the entire 500,000 shares are sold.
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The following table illustrates the dilution of a public investor's equity in a
share of common stock as of March 29, 2005, adjusted as described above.
Assuming Fully
Subscribed Offering
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Public offering price per share $ .10
Net tangible book value per share, before public offering $0.00
Increase (to present shareholders) per share attributable
to our proceeds from sale to public investors $0.009
Pro forma net tangible book value per share, after public offering $0.0091
Dilution of book value per share to public investors $0.091
The public investors purchasing the securities offered hereby for $0.10 per
share will own 500,000 shares of our common stock, or 9.09 percent of the
outstanding shares, for which they will have paid $50,000. Mr. Mercier will own
5,000,000 shares, or 90.91 percent of the 5,500,000 shares that will then be
outstanding upon completion of the offering, for which he shall have paid
$11,000.
The following table compares the public offering price of $0.10 per share and
the percentage of our common stock to be owned by the public investors after
giving effect to this offering, with the cash consideration paid and the
percentage of our common stock to be owned by Ronald Mercier, our sole current
stockholder:
Percentage Average Total Percentage of
Shares of Price Per Consideration Total
Purchased Total Shares Share Paid Consideration Paid
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Shares to be Purchased by
Public Investors: 500,000 9.09 $0.10 $50,000 81.97%
Shares Purchased by Ronald
Mercier: 5,000,000 90.91 $0.0022 $11,000 6.03%
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
M.E.R., a development stage company, was incorporated in Nevada on August 17,
2004. Since inception, our principal activity has been directed to
organizational efforts.
We have not had any revenues since inception. Our sole objective is to acquire
an operating business through a merger or acquisition.
M.E.R. was organized to provide a corporate entity in order to participate in a
merger or acquisition in accordance with the requirements of Rule 419 of
Regulation C. We believe that following this offering certain opportunities to
merge with or acquire an operating company may become available to us due
primarily to our status as a reporting publicly held company. Decisions as to
which business opportunity to participate in will be unilaterally made by Mr.
Mercier, who may act without the consent, vote or approval of our shareholders.
We currently have no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings or
agreements to participate in any specific business opportunity.
While there is no formal corporate policy in place that would prohibit a related
party transaction, Mr. Mercier has agreed that we shall not acquire an interest
in any company that Mr. Mercier or any of his affiliates or associates is
affiliated with, directly or indirectly, as a shareholder, officer or director,
or engage in any form of related party transaction. There is no present
potential for a related party transaction between us and Mr. Mercier or any of
his affiliates or associates nor does Mr. Mercier contemplate any such related
party transaction in the future.
Persons purchasing shares in this offering and other shareholders will not have
the opportunity to participate in any of our ordinary business decisions. Our
proposed business is characteristically referred to as a blank check since
investors will entrust their investment funds to our management before they have
the chance to analyze any ultimate use to which their funds may be used.
Consequently, our potential success is heavily dependent on Mr. Mercier, who
will have unilateral discretion in identifying and entering into an opportunity
with an operating business, through merger or acquisition.
There are no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings or agreements with
respect to the sale of additional securities to affiliates or others following
the registered distribution herein and prior to the identification of a business
opportunity.
We have, and will continue to have following the completion of this offering,
insufficient capital with which to provide the owners of operating businesses
with any substantial cash or other assets. The owners of the operating business
will incur significant post-merger or acquisition registration costs in the
event they wish to register a portion of their shares for subsequent sale. We
will also incur significant legal fees and expenses in connection with the
acquisition or merger of an operating business that will need to be paid by the
target company including:
* the costs of preparing post-effective amendments, interim reports,
quarterly reports, annual reports and proxy materials; and
* legal fees and expenses incurred in the preparation of legal documents
for mergers and acquisitions.
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Nevertheless, Mr. Mercier has not conducted market research and is not aware of
statistical data that would support the perceived benefits of a merger or
acquisition transaction for the owners of a business opportunity.
Compensation may be paid or profit transactions may occur in connection with a
merger or acquisition by us by means of a stock exchange transaction or other
similar means, including, but not limited to, payments of business advisory,
legal and accounting fees, sales of current securities, positions and other
methods of payment by which current security holders receive funds, securities
or other assets. We are not in any position at this time to estimate these
costs, as we have not identified any potential acquisition or merger candidate
or entered into any form of negotiations. We do not know what form that an
acquisition or merger may take, the amount of legal, accounting and due
diligence required, advisor involvement, if any, or price in terms of stock or
cash that may be involved in the sale or exchange of any shares. Such
transactions will likely be subject to substantial negotiation and will be paid
by the target company.
Following the closing of this offering, we must maintain a current registration
statement that may require updating by the filing of a post-effective amendment.
A post-effective amendment is required when facts or events have occurred which
represent a fundamental change in the information contained in the registration
statement, such as the participation in a business opportunity related to a
merger or acquisition. Further, upon the closing of the merger or acquisition,
the successor company would assume significant compliance and reporting
obligations and costs before the Commission, including the filing of a Form 8-K
and a registration statement with the Commission in order to become an Exchange
Act reporting company, which may have a material adverse effect on such company.
Dependence on One or a Few Suppliers
As we are a blank check company and conduct no operations other than seeking a
suitable merger or acquisition candidate, our business is not dependent on one
or a few suppliers.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Concessions, Royalty Agreements
or Labor Contracts.
We do not hold any patents or trademarks, nor are we subject to any licenses,
concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts.
Need For Government Approval for our Products or Services
We are not required to apply for or have any government approval for our
products or services.
Effect of Governmental Regulations on our Business
We will be subject to federal laws and regulations that relate directly or
indirectly to our operations. We will be subject to common business and tax
rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of our business in the State
of Nevada.
Research and Development Costs for the Past Two Years
We have not expended funds for research and development costs in the past two
years.
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Costs and Effects of Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations
Environmental regulations have had no materially adverse effect on our
operations to date, but no assurance can be given that environmental regulations
will not, in the future, have a materially adverse effect on our business,
financial condition or results of operation. Public interest in the protection
of the environment has increased dramatically in recent years. The trend of more
expansive and stricter environmental legislation and regulations could continue.
To the extent that laws are enacted or other governmental action is taken that
imposes environmental protection requirements that result in increased costs,
our business and prospects could be adversely affected.
Competition
We are and will continue to be an insignificant participant in the business of
seeking business opportunities. A substantial number of established and
well-financed entities, including investment banking and venture capital firms,
have recently increased their merger and acquisition activities, especially.
Nearly all such entities have substantially greater financial resources,
technical expertise and managerial capabilities than we have and, consequently,
we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying suitable merger or
acquisition candidates and successfully concluding a proposed merger or
acquisition.
Employees
Our only employee is Ronald Mercier, our sole officer and director.
Bankruptcy
We have not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar
proceedings.
MANAGEMENTS' DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Our plan of operation should be read in conjunction with our financial
statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this prospectus. The
discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates
and beliefs of our development stage company. Our actual results may differ
materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that
may cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to,
those discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus, particularly in "Risk
Factors."
Plan of Operation
Over the next 18 months, or to the date a merger or acquisition of an operating
business is closed, Mr. Mercier intends to fund our operations and other capital
needs through additional capital contributions, which are anticipated to be
minor, and we will not require any additional funds beyond those to be provided
by Mr. Mercier. This will enable us to close this offering and to possibly
identify and conclude a closing of a merger or acquisition with an operating
business. We do not anticipate requiring any additional funds during the next 18
months. Our plan of operation following the effective date of this offering
encompasses a merger with or acquisition of an operating business, but we will
not know what our cash requirements will be until we close such merger or
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acquisition. We will not use any of the proceeds of this offering unless and
until we close a merger or acquisition with a qualified operating business and
our investors have reconfirmed their investment in accordance with the
requirements of Rule 419 of Regulation C. Should the operating business have
profitable operations, its capital needs may not require the use of our proceeds
that, in such event, will be used in any manner that the new management deems
appropriate. We have no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings or
agreements to participate in any specific business merger or acquisition. We
have made no arrangements to obtain future additional financing beyond this 18
month period, if required, and there can be no assurance that such financing
will be available, or that it will be available on terms acceptable to us.
Evaluation of Potential Merger or Acquisition Opportunities
During this period, the analysis of new business opportunities will be
undertaken by or under the supervision of Mr. Mercier. Mr. Mercier intends to
concentrate on identifying preliminary prospective business opportunities upon
the closing of this offering. He may retain paid outside business advisors to
assist in evaluating business opportunities. Compensation to any such advisors
may be paid in stock or cash and will be based upon a reasonable hourly rate not
to exceed $100 per hour. We have had no negotiations with any such advisors and
have not entered into any arrangements or agreements with any such advisors. Mr.
Mercier will not be entitled to a finder's fee for locating a merger or
acquisition candidate. Such advisors, if any, will not be affiliated with Mr.
Mercier or our company. We have no preliminary plans, proposals, arrangements,
understandings or agreements with any party to borrow funds to increase the
amount of capital available to complete a merger or acquisition.
Mr. Mercier may seek a business combination with firms which:
-- have recently commenced operations,
-- are developing companies in need of additional funds for expansion
into new products or markets,
-- are seeking to develop a new product or service, or
-- are established businesses which may be experiencing financial or
operating difficulties and are in need of additional capital.
We will not acquire a business unless the fair value of the acquisition
candidate represents 80% of the maximum offering proceeds. Because we will be
subject to ongoing reporting requirements, we will be required to furnish
certain information about significant acquisitions, including audited financial
statements for the business acquired, covering one, two or three years depending
upon the relative size of the acquisition. Consequently, acquisition prospects
that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited statements will
not be considered.
Mr. Mercier is planning to actively search for potential acquisition candidates
through Internet websites where companies post their intentions to be acquired.
He will also solicit recommendations for possible businesses from friends and
business associates. He may also decide to advertise our intention to acquire a
company through advertisements in financial publications.
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Once a promising prospect is identified, Mr. Mercier will review financial,
economic and technological data and projections of a prospective business merger
or acquisition candidate, and will use its best judgment to determine its fair
market value. In doing so, he will consider:
* the available technical, financial and managerial resources;
* working capital and other financial requirements;
* history of operations, if any;
* prospects for the future;
* nature of present and expected competition;
* the quality and experience of management services which may be
available and the depth of that management;
* the potential further research, development or exploration;
* specific risk factors not now foreseeable but which then may be
anticipated to impact the proposed activities of us;
* the potential for growth or expansion;
* the potential for profit;
* the perceived public recognition or acceptance of products, services
or trades;
* name identification; and
* other relevant factors.
Mr. Mercier will meet personally with management and key personnel of the
business opportunity as part of his investigation. To the extent possible, he
intend to utilize written reports and personal and professional investigations
to evaluate the above factors.
As noted previously, the costs to our company as we undertake the process of
identifying and evaluating potential business mergers or acquisitions is
expected to be nominal. They will generally consist of costs related to
regulatory and corporate compliance filings with regulatory authorities and will
be paid directly by Mr. Mercier as noted herein. Any costs associated with
contracting third parties for evaluation of business prospects will be at the
discretion of Mr. Mercier, and will also be paid directly by Mr. Mercier. The
only other foreseeable cost during this period leading up to the closing of a
merger or acquisition would be for Mr. Mercier' time, which he is not charging
our company for, but is at his discretion as to the amount of time spent on our
business.
The only milestone we are required to meet is to conclude and complete a merger
or acquisition with an operating business within 18 months. During this period,
we are planning to review as many prospects as necessary to complete a
transaction within this milestone, but ultimately the number of prospects we
investigate and evaluate, and the time spent on each prospect, is solely at the
discretion and availability of Mr. Mercier.
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Structuring and Closing a Merger or Acquisition with a Prospective Candidate
Should we enter into an agreement to acquire or merge with a business candidate
within the deadline milestone noted herein, it will likely be on the basis of a
share exchange using our common stock, due to our lack of cash resources, and
the prerequisite that all cash resources raised under this offering are to be
used subsequent to a merger or acquisition for the operating business.
In implementing a structure for a particular business acquisition, we may become
a party to a merger, consolidation, reorganization, joint venture or licensing
agreement with another corporation or entity. We may also purchase stock or
assets of any existing business. On the consummation of a transaction, it is
possible that our present management and shareholders will not be in control of
our company. In addition, Mr. Mercier may, as part of the terms of the
acquisition transaction, resign and be replaced by new management without a vote
of our shareholders.
It is anticipated that any securities issued in any such reorganization would be
issued in reliance on exemptions from registration under applicable federal and
state securities laws. In some circumstances, however, as a negotiated element
of this transaction, we may agree to register such securities either at the time
the transaction is consummated, under certain conditions or at specified times
thereafter. The issuance of substantial additional securities and their
potential sale into any trading market that may develop in our securities may
have a depressive and material adverse effect on such market.
While the actual terms of a transaction to which we may be a party cannot be
predicted, it may be expected that the parties to the business transaction will
find it desirable to avoid the creation of a taxable event and thereby structure
the acquisition in a so-called "tax-free" reorganization under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order to obtain tax-free treatment under
the Code, it may be necessary for the owners of the acquired business to own 80
percent or more of the voting stock of the surviving entity. In such event, our
shareholders, including investors in this offering, will retain 20 percent or
less of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity, which will
result in significant dilution in the equity of such shareholders.
With respect to any mergers or acquisitions, negotiations with target company
management will be expected to focus on the percentage of our company that
target company shareholders would acquire in exchange for their shareholdings in
the target company. Depending upon, among other things, the target company's
assets and liabilities, our shareholders will in all likelihood hold a lesser
percentage ownership interest in us following any merger or acquisition. The
percentage ownership may be subject to significant reduction in the event we
acquire a target company with substantial assets. Any merger or acquisition
effected by us can be expected to have a significant dilutive effect on the
percentage of shares held by our then existing shareholders, including
purchasers in this offering.
Securities owned or controlled by Mr. Mercier will not be sold in any business
combination transaction without affording all of our shareholders a similar
opportunity. Mr. Mercier acquired his shares at a price significantly less than
other shareholders and may sell his shares at a much lower price than the price
in this offering.
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It is unlikely that we will have sufficient funds from the proceeds of this
offering to undertake any significant development, marketing and manufacturing
of any products that may be acquired. Accordingly, following the acquisition of
such product, we will, in all likelihood, be required to either seek additional
debt or equity financing or obtain funding from third parties, in exchange for
which we would probably be required to give up a substantial portion of our
interest in any acquired product. There is no assurance that we will be able to
either obtain additional financing or interest third parties in providing
funding for the further development, marketing and manufacturing of any products
acquired.
We will participate in a business opportunity only after the negotiation and
execution of appropriate written agreements. Although the terms of such
agreements cannot be predicted, generally such agreements will require specific
representations and warranties by all of the parties thereto, will specify
certain events of default, will detail the terms of closing and conditions which
must be satisfied by each of the parties prior to such closing, will outline the
manner of bearing costs if the transaction is not closed, will set forth
remedies on default and will include miscellaneous other terms.
It is anticipated that the investigation of specific business opportunities and
the negotiation, drafting and execution of relevant merger and acquisition
agreements, disclosure documents and other instruments will require substantial
management time and attention and significant fees and expenses for attorneys,
accountants and others. If a decision is made not to participate in a specific
business opportunity, the costs and expenses therefore incurred in the related
investigation would not be recoverable. Futhermore, even if an agreement is
reached for the participation in a specific business opportunity, the failure to
consummate that transaction may result in the loss to us of the related costs
and expenses incurred.
Our operations following our acquisition of an interest in a business
opportunity will be dependent on the nature of the opportunity and interest
acquired. We are unable to predict whether we will be in control of the
opportunity or whether present management will be in control of us following the
acquisition. It may be expected that the business of the opportunity will
present various risks to investors, certain of which have been generally
summarized herein.
Subsequent to the closing of this offering and the closing of an acquisition or
merger, our net proceeds will be for the development of the business and for
working capital. The development of the business opportunity may be hampered by
our limited resources and, as a result, may have a material adverse affect on
our ability to continue as a going concern. In view of the limited amount of
funds available to us in this offering, we may exhaust our limited financial
resources soon after we merge with or acquire an operating business due to its
financial demands.
Regulation
YOUR RIGHTS AND SUBSTANTIVE PROTECTIONS UNDER RULE 419
ESCROWING OF OFFERING PROCEEDS AND SECURITIES
The Securities Act imposes certain regulatory requirements on blank check
offerings, such as our offering. In particular, Rule 419 of Regulation C under
the Securities Act generally requires:
* the prompt deposit of the securities and proceeds of the offering in
an escrow account;
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* the disclosure of certain offering terms of the escrow agreement and
information regarding a probable merger or acquisition;
* a post-effective amendment of a probable merger or acquisition; and
* the disclosure of certain conditions on the release of deposited funds
and securities of the offering.
For purposes of Rule 419, a blank check offering is a company, such as ours,
that is a development stage company that has no specific business plan or
purpose or has indicated that its business plan is to engage in a merger or
acquisition with an unidentified company or companies.
We have established a non- interest-bearing escrow account for the funds and
securities of our offering with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, an FDIC
insured depository institution, in compliance with the Securities Act. If funds
and securities are deposited into an escrow account maintained by an insured
depository institution, the Act requires that the deposit account records of the
insured depository institution must provide that funds and securities in the
escrow account are held for the benefit of the purchasers named and identified
in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
and the records of the escrow agent, maintained in good faith and in the regular
course of business, must show the name and interest of each party to the
account.
All offering proceeds shall be deposited promptly into the escrow account;
provided, however, that no deduction may be made for underwriting commissions,
underwriting expenses or dealer allowances payable to an affiliate of us.
INDEMNIFICATION OF ESCROW AGENT
We have agreed to indemnify the Escrow Agent and its officers, directors,
employees, agents, and shareholders (jointly and severally, the "Indemnitees")
against, and hold them harmless of and from, any and all losses, liabilities,
costs, damages, and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable fees and
disbursements for counsel of its own choosing (collectively, "Liabilities"),
that the Indemnitees may suffer or incur and which arise out of or relate to
this Agreement or any transaction to which this Agreement relates, unless such
Liability is the result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the
Indemnitees.
ESCROW FEES AND EXPENSES
The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to an acceptance fee of $1,000 and an annual
administrative fee of $2,000. In addition, we have agreed to reimburse the
Escrow Agent for any reasonable fees and expenses incurred in connection with
this escrow, including, but not limited to, disbursement fees not to exceed $50
per subscriber in excess of 15 subscribers.
INVESTMENT OF NET PROCEEDS
We intend to invest the deposited proceeds of our offering into a non-interest
bearing obligation that constitutes a "deposit," as that term is defined in the
Federal Deposit Act.
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SECURITIES ISSUED
All securities issued in connection with the offering whether or not for cash
consideration, and any other securities issued with respect to such securities,
including securities issued with respect to stock splits, stock dividends or
similar rights, shall be deposited directly into the escrow account promptly
upon issuance until the closing of this offering and the closing of a business
opportunity, such as a merger or acquisition, and until the conditions for
release of deposited funds and securities have been met. The identity of the
purchaser of the securities shall be included on the stock certificates or other
documents evidencing such securities.
Securities held in the escrow account are to remain as issued and deposited and
shall be held for the sole benefit of the purchasers. No transfer or other
disposition of securities held in the escrow account or any interest related to
such securities shall be permitted other than by will or the laws of descent and
distribution or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order as defined by
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act, as amended.
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT
If, during any period in which offers or sales of our securities are being made,
a significant merger with or acquisition of a business or assets that will
constitute our business and which the fair value of the business or net assets
to be acquired represents at least 80 percent of the maximum offering proceeds,
but excluding amounts payable to non-affiliates for underwriting commissions,
underwriting commissions and dealer allowances, we shall promptly file a
post-effective amendment that
* discloses the information specified by the applicable registration
statement form, including our financial statements and the company
acquired or to be acquired and pro forma financial information
required by the form and applicable rules and regulations; and
* discloses the results of our initial offering, including, but not
limited to the gross offering proceeds received to date, specifying
the amounts paid for underwriting commissions, underwriting expenses
and dealer allowances, amounts disbursed to us and amounts remaining
in the escrow account; and the specific amount, use and application of
funds disbursed to us to date, including, but not limited to, the
amounts paid to officers, directors, promoters, controlling
shareholders or affiliates, either directly or indirectly, specifying
the amounts and purposes of such payments; and discloses the terms of
the offering.
ELECTION TO REMAIN AN INVESTOR
The terms of the offering must provide, and we must satisfy, the following
conditions:
* within five business days after the effective date of the
post-effective amendment, we shall send by first class mail to each
purchaser of securities held in escrow, a copy of the prospectus
contained in the post-effective amendment and any amendment or
supplement thereto;
* each purchaser shall have no fewer than 20 business days and no more
than 45 business days from the effective date of the post-effective
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amendment to notify us in writing that the purchaser elects to remain
an investor. If we have not received such written notification by the
45th business day following the effective date of the post-effective
amendment, funds and interest or dividends, if any held in escrow
shall be sent by first class mail or other equally prompt means to the
purchaser within five business days; should we return investors' funds
under Rule 419, it may have a material adverse effect on our ability
to implement our business plan;
* the acquisition meeting the criteria set forth above will be
consummated if a sufficient number of purchasers confirm their
investment with us; and
* if a consummated acquisition meeting the requirements above has not
occurred by a date 18 months after the effective date of our initial
registration statement, funds held in escrow shall be returned by
first class mail to the purchasers within five business days following
that date.
RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND FUNDS
Funds held in the escrow account may be released to us and securities may be
delivered to the purchasers or other registered holders identified on the
deposited securities only at the same time as or after:
* the escrow agent has received a signed representation from us,
together with other evidence acceptable to it, that the requirements
with respect to the terms of the offering and filing with the
Commission when we sign an agreement as described above have been met;
and
* consummation of an acquisition meeting the above described
requirements.
If funds and securities are released from the escrow account to us as described
above, our prospectus will be supplemented to indicate the amount of funds and
securities released and the date of the release.
We will furnish to our security holders audited financial statements for our
first full fiscal year of operations following consummation of an acquisition,
together with other required information no later than 90 days after the end of
the fiscal year and file the financial statements and additional information
with the Commission.
BUSINESS COMBINATION DEADLINE
If a consummated acquisition meeting the criteria described above has not
occurred within 18 months after the date of this prospectus, funds held in the
escrow account will be returned to the purchasers.
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
The Investment Act defines an "investment company" as an issuer that is or holds
itself out as being engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting
or trading of securities. While we do not intend to engage in such activities,
we may become subject to regulation under the Investment Act in the event we
obtain or continue to hold a minority interest in any number of enterprises. We
may be expected to incur significant registration and compliance costs if
required to register under the Investment Act. Accordingly, Mr. Mercier will
continue to review our activities from time to time with a view toward reducing
the likelihood that we may be classified as an "investment company."
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We may participate in a business opportunity by purchasing, trading or selling
the securities of such business. However, we do not intend to engage primarily
in such activities and are not registered and do not propose to register as an
"investment company" under the Investment Act. We believe that such registration
is not required. Specifically, we intend to conduct our activities so as to
avoid being classified as an "investment company" under the Investment Act, and
therefore avoid application of the costly and restrictive registration and other
provisions of the Investment Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
We intend to implement our proposed business in a manner that will not result in
we being classified as an "investment company." Consequently, our participation
in a business or opportunity through the purchase and sale of investment
securities will be limited. In order to avoid classification as an investment
company, we will search for, analyze, merge, acquire or participate in a
business or opportunity by acquiring a majority interest therein, which does not
involve the acquisition of investment securities as defined in the Investment
Act.
Implementation of our proposed business, especially if it involves a business
reorganization as discussed above, may be necessitate changes in our capital
structure, management, control and business. Each of these areas is regulated by
the Investment Act, which regulation has the purported purpose of protecting
purchases of investment company securities. Since we do not intend to register
as an investment company, the purchasers in this offering will not otherwise be
afforded these protections.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Our principal executive offices consist of 500 square feet of office space
at 2400, 10303 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3T8. Our principal executive
office is provided on a lease-free basis by our sole officer and director,
Ronald Mercier. We incur no costs in the use of our offices and we have no
material limitations on the use of our office.
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MANAGEMENT
The directors and executive officers currently serving M.E.R. are as follows:
Name Age Positions Held Expiration of Term
- ---- --- -------------- ------------------
Ronald Mercier 52 President/Secretary/ August 16, 2005
2400, 10303 Jasper Ave., Treasurer/Director
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3T8
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND DIRECTOR: Ronald Mercier, 52 years of age,
is the sole Officer and Director of M.E.R.. Mr. Mercier has served as a
Director, President, Secretary and Treasurer since our inception on August 17,
2004. His current term as a Director, President, Secretary and Treasurer
expires, subject to re-election, on August 16, 2005. Mr. Mercier has been self
employed as a real estate agent for 32 years and received his real estate agency
license from the Real Estate Council of Alberta in 1987. The agency license
permits him to operate his own independent real estate broker operation, which
he conducts through Fullcorp Realty and Property Management. He has also been
directly involved in numerous real estate transactions and developments either
as a principal or as an active investor or joint venture partner. Mr. Mercier
also owns controlling and minority interests in private operating businesses,
including two hotels, a public golf course and several commercial real estate
related operations. He received his BS.c.(Bachelor of Science) Degree from the
University of Alberta in 1974. Mr. Mercier has not served and does not now serve
as a director for any other public corporation, and has never been an officer,
director or shareholder in any other blank check company.
Mr. Mercier devotes approximately 20% of his time to the business of our
company.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the compensation
paid by M.E.R. for services rendered in all capacities to M.E.R. from inception
through the date of this prospectus of all officers and directors of our
company.
Name and Principal Underlying
Positions at 9/07/04 Salary Bonus Compensation Options
- -------------------- ------ ----- ------------ -------
Ronald Mercier (1) 0 0 0 0
President/Treasurer
Secretary/Director
2400, 10303 Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3T8
- ----------
(1) We have not paid any remuneration to Mr. Mercier since our inception. Mr.
Mercier has not entered into an employment agreement with us and does not
intend to do so in the foreseeable future.
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our common stock
owned on the date of this prospectus, and by (i) each person who is known by
M.E.R. to own beneficially more than five percent of our common stock; (ii) each
of our officers and directors; and (iii) all officers and directors as a group:
Number of % of Shares % of Shares
Name and Address Title Shares Before Offering After Offering
- ---------------- ----- ------ --------------- --------------
Ronald Mercier Director, President,
2400, 10303 Jasper Ave, Secretary, Treasurer 5,000,000 100% 90.91%
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3T8
All Officers and Directors
as a Group 5,000,000 100% 90.91%
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In August 2004, we issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to Ronald Mercier,
our sole officer and director, in private placement transaction for
consideration of $11,000. The price of the common stock to such persons was
$0.0022 per share.
Mr. Mercier may be deemed to be a promoter of M.E.R..
Our principal executive offices are provided on a lease-free basis by our sole
officer and director, Ronald Mercier. We incur no costs in the use of our
offices.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Principal Market or Markets
Our common stock is not listed on any exchange and there is no public trading
market for our common stock.
Approximate Number of Common Stock Holders
As of March 29, 2005 we had 5,000,000 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding, held by a single shareholder. We have no issued and outstanding
options or warrants. We have no other class of stock.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock and anticipate
that future earnings, if any, will be retained for development of our business.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
General description.
The securities being offered are 500,000, shares of our common stock. Our
Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 25,000,000 shares of common
stock, with a par value of $0.001. The holders of our shares:
(a) have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available
therefore, when, as, and if declared by our board of directors;
(b) are entitled to share ratably in all of the assets of M.E.R. available
for distribution upon winding up of the affairs of M.E.R.;
(c) do not have preemptive subscription or conversion rights and there are
no redemption or sinking fund applicable thereto; and
(d) are entitled to one non- cumulative vote per share on all matters on
which our shareholders may vote at all meetings of shareholders.
These securities do not have any of the following rights:
(a) cumulative or special voting rights;
(b) preemptive rights to purchase in new issues of shares;
(c) preference as to dividends or interest;
(d) preference upon liquidation; or
(e) any other special rights or preferences.
In addition, the shares are not convertible into any other security. There are
no restrictions on dividends under any loan other financing arrangements or
otherwise. We currently have 5,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
Non-Cumulative Voting
The holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights,
which means that the holders of more than 50% of such outstanding shares, voting
for the election of director, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if
they so choose. In such event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be
able to elect any of our directors.
Upon the completion of this offering (assuming the offering is fully
subscribed), we shall have 5,500,000 shares of our common stock issued and
outstanding.
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Shares Eligible for Future Sale
In January 2000, the Commission issued an interpretative letter to the NASD
which concluded that promoters or affiliates of a blank check company and their
transferees would act as "underwriters" under the Securities Act when reselling
the securities of a blank check company. Such letter also indicated that the
Commission believed that those securities can be resold only through a
registered offering. Rule 144 would not be available for those resale
transactions despite technical compliance with the requirements of such Rule.
The Commission also believes that shareholders who obtain securities directly
from a blank check issuer, rather than through promoters and affiliates, may not
use Rule 144 to resell their securities, since their resale transactions would
appear to be designed to distribute or redistribute securities to the public
without compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
If the outstanding shares were registered for resale, the Commission would take
the view that Rule 419 of Regulation C would apply to those resales. Further,
the resale offering would be considered an offering "by or on behalf of the
registrant" for purposes of Rule 415(a)(4), which applies to "at the market"
offerings, such that:
* the offering includes securities registered (or qualified to be
registered) on Form S-3 or Form F-3 which are to be offered and sold
on a continuous or delayed basis by or on behalf of the registrant, a
subsidiary of the registrant or a person of which the registrant is a
subsidiary;
* the amount of securities registered for such purposes must not exceed
ten percent of the aggregate value of our voting stock held by
non-affiliates;
* the securities must be sold through an underwriter acting on our
behalf; and
* the underwriter must be named in the prospectus.
If all of the above requirements are not met, the offering must be priced and
the securities sold only at the price as set forth in the prospectus and not at
market prices.
Transfer Agent
Our transfer agent is First American Transfer Company, 706 East Bell Road, #201,
Phoenix, Arizona 85022; (602) 485-1346/ Fax (602) 788-0423.
Report to Securities Holders
We will furnish to holders of our securities annual reports containing audited
financial statements. We may issue other unaudited interim reports to our
securities holders as we deem appropriate.
Contemporaneously, with this offering, we intend to register our securities with
the Commission under the provisions of Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, as
amended, and, in accordance therewith, we will be required to comply with
certain reporting, proxy solicitation and other requirements of the Exchange
Act.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
M.E.R. intends to offer, sell and distribute publicly 500,000 shares of our
common stock at an offering price of $0.10 per share, for a total offering
amount of $50,000. This offering is being offered on a "best efforts,
"all-or-none" basis during an offering period of 90 days, that may be extended
for an additional 120 days. If 500,000 shares are not sold and paid for by the
close of regular banking hours on the last day of the offering period all
proceeds will be refunded promptly to subscribers in full, without interest and
deduction for commissions or expenses. All proceeds and securities will be
deposited in a non- interest-bearing escrow account that we intend to establish
with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, a New York banking corporation,
before we offer any shares in this offering to the public until such time as the
closing of this offering and the closing of a business opportunity, such as a
merger or acquisition.
We intend to offer the securities directly to the public through our sole
officer and director, Ronald Mercier, in those jurisdictions where sales by such
persons are permitted by law and, otherwise, pursuant to Rule 3a4-1(a)(2) of the
Exchange Act. Accordingly, we believe Mr. Mercier is not subject to a statutory
disqualification, as that term is defined in section 3(a) (39) at the time of
his participation as (i) Mr. Mercier will be the only individual offering the
securities on behalf of M.E.R. and is not an associated person of any
broker-dealer nor has he been in the prior 12 months; (ii) no commission or any
other remuneration will be paid to Mr. Mercier on account of any such sales;
(iii) Mr. Mercier intends primarily to perform at the end of the offering,
substantial duties for or on behalf of M.E.R. otherwise than in connection with
transactions in securities; and (iv) Mr. Mercier has not participated in the
sale of any securities for any issuer in the past 12 months and does not intend
to do so in the future except in accordance with Rule 3a4-1(a)4(ii)(C).No
broker-dealers will be engaged to assist us in this offering.
Mr. Mercier will not purchase any of the securities of this offering.
We have no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings or agreements with any
market maker regarding participation in the aftermarket for our securities.
There are no plans, proposals, arrangements, understandings or agreements with
respect to the sale of additional securities to affiliates or others following
the registered distribution but prior to the identification of a business
opportunity.
Penny Stock Regulations
The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define penny stock to be
any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject
to certain exceptions. Upon authorization of the securities offered hereby for
quotation, such securities will not initially be exempt from the definition of
penny stock. If the securities offered hereby fall within the definition of a
penny stock following the effective date, our securities may become subject to
rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who
sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited
investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income
exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouse). For transactions
covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability
determination for the purchase of such securities and have received the
purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase.
Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the
rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a risk disclosure
document mandated by the Commission relating to the penny stock market. The
broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to the broker-dealer,
current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole
market-maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's
presumed control over the market. Finally, monthly statements must be sent
disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and
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information on the limited market in penny stocks. Consequently, the penny stock
rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and may
affect the ability of purchasers in this offering to sell our securities in the
secondary market.
Exemption from State Registration
We intend to only offer the securities registered herein to foreign investors
located outside the U.S. and will not be seeking any state registration or
availing ourselves of any state exemptions. In the event we elect to offer the
securities registered herein within the U.S., we shall file an amendment to this
registration statement stating the states in which we shall be offering the
securities herein, the applicable exemption(s) we intend to rely upon, and
whether we have registered or will register any of the securities herein with
any such states.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings and, to the best of Mr.
Mercier's knowledge, no such action by or against us has been threatened.
LEGAL MATTERS
We have retained William D. O'Neal, Esq., as legal counsel for M.E.R.. The
address is: The O'Neal Law Firm, P.C., 668 North 44th Street, Suite 233,
Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Mr. O'Neal has no involvement with the day-to-day
activities of M.E.R..
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT
LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may
be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of M.E.R. pursuant
to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that
in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the 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 M.E.R. 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, we will, unless in the opinion
of our 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 Act and will be governed by the
final adjudication of such issue.
EXPERTS
No named expert or counsel was hired on a contingent basis. No named expert or
counsel will receive a direct or indirect interest in the small business issuer.
No named expert or counsel was a promoter, underwriter, voting trustee,
director, officer, or employee of the small business issuer. The financial
statements of M.E.R. as of August 31, 2004, included in the registration
statement and this prospectus have been included herein in reliance on the
report of Shelley International CPA, independent certified public accountants,
given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There have been no changes in and/or disagreements with Shelley International
CPA on accounting and financial disclosure matters.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the Commission a registration statement on Form SB-2 under
the Securities Act with respect to the securities offered in this prospectus.
This prospectus does not contain all of the information contained in the
registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration
statement. Some items are omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Commission. For further information about M.E.R. and the securities
offered under this prospectus, you should review the registration statement and
the exhibits and schedules filed as a part of the registration statement.
Descriptions of contracts or other documents referred to in this prospectus are
not necessarily complete. If the contract or document is filed as an exhibit to
the registration statement, you should review that contract or document. You
should be aware that when we discuss these contracts or documents in the
prospectus we are assuming that you will read the exhibits to the registration
statement for a more complete understanding of the contract or document. The
registration statement and its exhibits and schedules may be inspected without
charge at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission in Room
1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies may be obtained
from the Commission after payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. The
Commission also maintains a Web site that contains reports, proxy and
information statements and other information regarding registrants, including
UNITED STATES, that file electronically with the Commission. The address of this
Web site is www.sec.gov. You may also contact the Commission by telephone at
(800) 732-0330.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants F-2
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2004
Balance Sheet F-3
Statement of Operations F-4
Statement of Stockholders' Equity F-5
Statement of Cash Flows F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2004
Balance Sheet F-12
Statement of Operations F-13
Statement of Stockholders' Equity F-14
Statement of Cash Flows F-15
Notes to Financial Statements F-16
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
To the Board of Directors/Audit Committee
M.E.R. CORPORATION
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of M.E.R. CORPORATION (a Nevada
development stage company) as of August 31, 2004 the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the period August 17, 2004
(inception) to August 31, 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 audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of M.E.R. CORPORATION as of August
31, 2004 the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash
flows for the period August 17, 2004 (inception) to August 31, 2004 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in the notes to the
financial statements, the Company has no established source of revenue and no
operations. This raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.
/s/ Shelley International CPA
Mesa, Arizona
September 1, 2004
F-2
M.E.R. CORPORATION
Balance Sheet
(a development stage company)
as of August 31, 2004
ASSETS
Cash $ 0
--------
Total Current Assets 0
--------
Other Assets 0
--------
Total Assets $ 0
========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 0
--------
Total Current Liabilities 0
--------
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued and
outstanding: 5,000,000 shares, par value $0.001 5,000
Additional Paid in Capital 6,000
Deficit accumulated during development stage (11,000)
--------
Total Stockholders' Equity 0
--------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 0
========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
F-3
M.E.R. CORPORATION
Statement of Operations
(a development stage company)
For the period from August 17, 2004 (inception) to August 31, 2004
Revenue 0
-----------
Expenses
Organizational Costs $ 11,000
-----------
Total Expenses (11,000)
-----------
Income before Taxes (11,000)
Provision for Income Taxes 0
-----------
Net Income (Loss) $ (11,000)
===========
Primary and Diluted Earnings per Share a
-----------
Weighted Average Number of Shares 5,000,000
===========
- ----------
a = less than $0.01
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
F-4
M.E.R. CORPORATION
Statement of Stockholders' Equity
(a development stage company)
From August 17, 2004 (inception) to August 31, 2004
Common Stock Paid in Accumulated Total
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity
------ ------ ------- ------- ------
Balance, August 17, 2004 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Initial capitalization
Sale of common stock
$0.0022 per share 5,000,000 5,000 6,000 11,000
Net (Loss) (11,000) (11,000)
--------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Balance, August 31, 2004 5,000,000 $ 5,000 $ 7,000 $(11,000) $ 0
========= ======= ======= ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
F-5
M.E.R. CORPORATION
Statement of Cash Flows
(a development stage company)
For the period from August 17, 2004 (inception) to August 31, 2004
Operations Activities
Net Loss $(11,000)
Changes in Receivable or Payables 0
--------
Cash (Used) by Operations (11,000)
--------
Investing Activities 0
--------
Financing Activities
Sale of Common Stock 11,000
--------
Cash Provided by Financing 11,000
--------
Net Change in Cash 0
Beginning Cash 0
--------
Ending Cash $ 0
========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
F-6
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2004
NOTE 1. GENERAL ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
M.E.R. Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the state of
Nevada on August 17, 2004. The Company has one sole officer, director and
shareholder. The Company is a blank check company subject to Rule 419. The
Company was organized to acquire or merge with another business or company. The
officer is currently looking for potential merger candidates but currently has
none.
The Company has been in the development stage since inception and has no
operations to date.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
The Company has no assets or debt as of August 31, 2004. The relevant accounting
policies and procedures are listed below.
Accounting Basis
The basis is generally accepted accounting principles.
Earnings per Share
The basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the Company's net
income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares during the year. The diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by
dividing the Company's net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the
diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted
number of shares adjusted as of the first of the year for any potentially
dilutive debt or equity.
The Company has not issued any options or warrants or similar securities since
inception.
Dividends
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No
dividends have been paid during the periods shown.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is the total of the current taxes payable and the
net of the change in the deferred income taxes. Provision is made for the
deferred income taxes where differences exist between the period in which
transactions affect current taxable income and the period in which they enter
into the determination of net income in the financial statements.
F-7
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2004
NOTE 2. (continued)
Advertising
Advertising is expensed when incurred. There has been no advertising during the
periods.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of 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 reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 3. GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of
assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
However the Company has no current source of revenue, or operations. Without
realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for the Company to
continue as a going concern. It is management's plan to seek a suitable merger
candidate, which would supply the needed cash flow.
NOTE 4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock
On August 17, 2004 (inception), the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of its
$0.001 par value common stock to it sole shareholder for $11,000. This structure
remains unchanged as of the date of these financial statements.
F-8
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2004
NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The officer and director of the Company is involved in other business activities
and may, in the future, become involved in other business opportunities becomes
available. This person may face a conflict in selecting between the Company and
their other business interests. The Company has not formulated a policy for the
resolution of such conflicts.
NOTE 6. PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The Company provides for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards NO. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the use of
an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in
effect when these differences are expected to reverse.
SFAS No. 109 requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation
allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than
not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. All of the
expenditures thus far have been to organize the Company and will not be expensed
for tax purposes until the Company has operations.
The provision for income taxes is comprised of the net changes in deferred taxes
less the valuation account plus the current taxes payable as shown in the chart
below.
Net changes in Deferred Tax Benefit less than
valuation account $ 0
Current Taxes Payable 0
----
Net Provision for Income Taxes $ 0
====
The federal income tax filings are not current with the Company.
F-9
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2004
NOTE 7. REVENUE AND EXPENSES
The Company currently has no operations and no revenue.
NOTE 8. OPERATING LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS:
The Company also has no assets or lease obligations.
NOTE 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company is currently filing a registration statement to conduct a blank
check offering subject to Rule 419 of Regulation C. This offering is currently
being prepared and has not been filed nor approved as of the report date. This
offering calls for the sale of 500,000 shares of common stock at a price of
$0.10 per share. When completed, the sale will net the Company $50,000.
NOTE 10. THE EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Below is a listing of the most recent accounting standards and their effect on
the Company.
SFAS 148 ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION-TRANSITION AND DISCLOSURE
Amends FASB 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that
voluntarily changes to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based
employee compensation.
SFAS 149 AMENDMENT OF STATEMENT 133 ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING
ACTIVITIES
This Statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for
derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging
activities under FASB Statement NO. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities.
SFAS 150 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH LIABILITIES AND
EQUITY
This Statement requires that such instruments be classified as liabilities in
the balance sheet. SFAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into
or modified after May 31, 2003.
F-10
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(a development stage company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2004
INTERPRETATION NO. 46 (FIN 46)
Effective January 31, 2003, The Financial Accounting Standards Board requires
certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary
of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the
characteristics of a continuing financial interest or do not have sufficient
equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional
subordinated financial support from other parties. The Company has not invested
in any such entities, and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable future.
The adoption of these new Statements is not expected to have a material effect
on the Company's financial position, results or operations, or cash flows.
F-11
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
November 30, August 31,
2004 2004
-------- --------
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets $ -- $ --
-------- --------
Total current assets -- --
-------- --------
Other assets -- --
-------- --------
Total assets $ -- $ --
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities $ -- $ --
-------- --------
Total current liabilities -- --
-------- --------
Stockholders' equity
Common stock Authorized 25,000,000 shares with a
par value of $0.001 Issued and outstanding
5,000,000 shares 5,000 5,000
Additional paid-in capital 6,000 6,000
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (11,000) (11,000)
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity -- --
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ -- $ --
======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-12
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Cumulative
Amounts From
Date of
Incorporation
Three Month on August 17,
Period Ended 2004 to
November 30, November 30,
2004 2004
---------- ----------
REVENUE $ -- $ --
---------- ----------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Organizational and offering costs -- 11,000
---------- ----------
Loss before income taxes -- --
Provision for income taxes -- --
---------- ----------
Net loss for the period $ -- $ (11,000)
========== ==========
Basic and diluted loss per common share $ --
==========
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 5,000,000
==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-13
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Deficit
Accumulated
Additional During the Total
Common Stock Paid in Development Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stage Equity
------ ------ ------- ------- ------
Inception, August 17, 2004 -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Initial capitalization
Sale of common stock 5,000,000 5,000 6,000 -- 11,000
Net loss for the year -- -- -- (11,000) (11,000)
--------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Balance, August 31, 2004 5,000,000 $ 5,000 $ 6,000 $(11,000) $ --
========= ======= ======= ======== ========
Net loss for the period -- -- -- -- --
--------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Balance, November 30, 2004 5,000,000 $ 5,000 $ 6,000 $(11,000) $ --
========= ======= ======= ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-14
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Cumulative
Amounts From
Date of
Incorporation
Three Month On August 17,
Period Ended 2004 to
November 30, September 30,
2004 2004
--------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss for the period $ -- $ (11,000)
Net cash used in operating activities -- (11,000)
--------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock -- 11,000
Net cash provided by financing activities -- 11,000
--------- ---------
Change in cash during the period -- --
--------- ---------
Cash, beginning of the period -- --
--------- ---------
Cash, end of the period $ $ --
========= =========
Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows:
Cash paid for income taxes $ -- $ --
========= =========
Cash paid for interest $ -- $ --
========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-15
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOVEMBER 30, 2004
NOTE 1. GENERAL ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
M.E.R. Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the state of
Nevada on August 17, 2004. The Company has one sole officer, director and
shareholder. The Company is a blank check company subject to Rule 419. The
Company was organized to acquire or merge with another business or company. The
officer is currently looking for potential merger candidates but currently has
none.
The Company has been in the development stage since inception and has no
operations to date.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
The Company has no assets or debt as of November 30, 2004. The relevant
accounting policies and procedures are listed below.
Accounting Basis
The basis is generally accepted accounting principles.
Earnings per Share
The basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the Company's net
income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares during the year. The diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by
dividing the Company's net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the
diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted
number of shares adjusted as of the first of the year for any potentially
dilutive debt or equity.
The Company has not issued any options or warrants or similar securities since
inception.
Dividends
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No
dividends have been paid during the periods shown.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is the total of the current taxes payable and the
net of the change in the deferred income taxes. Provision is made for the
deferred income taxes where differences exist between the period in which
transactions affect current taxable income and the period in which they enter
into the determination of net income in the financial statements.
Advertising
Advertising is expensed when incurred. There has been no advertising during the
periods.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of 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 reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
F-16
M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOVEMBER 30, 2004
NOTE 3. GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of
assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
However the Company has no current source of revenue, or operations. Without
realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for the Company to
continue as a going concern. It is management's plan to seek a suitable merger
candidate, which would supply the needed cash flow.
NOTE 4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock
On August 17, 2004 (inception), the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of its
$0.001 par value common stock to it sole shareholder for $11,000. This structure
remains unchanged as of the date of these financial statements.
NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The officer and director of the Company is involved in other business activities
and may, in the future, become involved in other business opportunities becomes
available. This person may face a conflict in selecting between the Company and
their other business interests. The Company has not formulated a policy for the
resolution of such conflicts.
NOTE 6. PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The Company provides for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards NO. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the use of
an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in
effect when these differences are expected to reverse.
SFAS No. 109 requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation
allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than
not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. All of the
expenditures thus far have been to organize the Company and will not be expensed
for tax purposes until the Company has operations.
The provision for income taxes is comprised of the net changes in deferred taxes
less the valuation account plus the current taxes payable as shown in the chart
below.
Net changes in Deferred Tax Benefit less than
valuation account $ 0
Current Taxes Payable 0
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Net Provision for Income Taxes $ 0
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The federal income tax filings are not current with the Company.
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M.E.R. CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOVEMBER 30, 2004
NOTE 7. REVENUE AND EXPENSES
The Company currently has no operations and no revenue.
NOTE 8. OPERATING LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS:
The Company also has no assets or lease obligations.
NOTE 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company is currently filing a registration statement to conduct a blank
check offering subject to Rule 419 of Regulation C. This offering is currently
being prepared and has not been filed nor approved as of the report date. This
offering calls for the sale of 500,000 shares of common stock at a price of
$0.10 per share. When completed, the sale will net the Company $50,000.
NOTE 10. THE EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Below is a listing of the most recent accounting standards and their effect on
the Company.
SFAS 148 ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION-TRANSITION AND DISCLOSURE
Amends FASB 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that
voluntarily changes to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based
employee compensation.
SFAS 149 AMENDMENT OF STATEMENT 133 ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING
ACTIVITIES
This Statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for
derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging
activities under FASB Statement NO. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities.
SFAS 150 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH LIABILITIES AND
EQUITY
This Statement requires that such instruments be classified as liabilities in
the balance sheet. SFAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into
or modified after May 31, 2003.
INTERPRETATION NO. 46 (FIN 46)
Effective January 31, 2003, The Financial Accounting Standards Board requires
certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary
of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the
characteristics of a continuing financial interest or do not have sufficient
equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional
subordinated financial support from other parties. The Company has not invested
in any such entities, and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable future.
The adoption of these new Statements is not expected to have a material effect
on the Company's financial position, results or operations, or cash flows.
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INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Our Articles of Incorporation provide that we must indemnify our directors and
officers to the fullest extent permitted under Nevada law against all
liabilities incurred by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director
or officer or a fiduciary of our company. The effect of these provisions is
potentially to indemnify our directors and officers from all costs and expenses
of liability incurred by them in connection with any action, suit or proceeding
in which they are involved by reason of their affiliation with M.E.R.. Pursuant
to Nevada law, a corporation may indemnify a director, provided that such
indemnity shall not apply on account of:
(a) acts or omissions of the director finally adjudged to be intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
(b) unlawful distributions; or
(c) any transaction with respect to which it was finally adjudged that
such director personally received a benefit in money, property, or
services to which the director was not legally entitled.
Such indemnification provisions are intended to increase the protection provided
directors and, thus, increase out ability to attract and retain qualified
persons to serve as directors. Because directors liability insurance is only
available at considerable cost and with low dollar limits of coverage and broad
policy exclusions, we do not currently maintain a liability insurance policy for
the benefit of our directors although we may attempt to acquire such insurance
in the future. We believe that the substantial increase in the number of
lawsuits being threatened or filed against corporations and their directors and
the general unavailability of directors liability insurance to provide
protection against the increased risk of personal liability resulting from such
lawsuits have combined to result in a growing reluctance on the part of capable
persons to serve as members of boards of directors of public companies. We also
believe that the increased risk of personal liability without adequate insurance
or other indemnity protection for its directors could result in overcautious and
less effective direction and management of our company. Although no directors
have resigned or have threatened to resign as a result of our failure to provide
insurance or other indemnity protection from liability, it is uncertain whether
our directors would continue to serve in such capacities if improved protection
from liability were not provided.
The provisions affecting personal liability do not abrogate a director's
fiduciary duty to M.E.R. and our shareholders, but eliminate personal liability
for monetary damages for breach of that duty. The provisions do not, however,
eliminate or limit the liability of a director for failing to act in good faith,
for engaging in intentional misconduct or knowingly violating a law, for
authorizing the illegal payment of a dividend or repurchase of stock, for
obtaining an improper personal benefit, for breaching a director's duty of
loyalty (which is generally described as the duty not to engage in any
transaction which involves a conflict between the interest of the registrant and
those of the director) or for violations of the federal securities laws. The
provisions also limit or indemnify against liability resulting from grossly
negligent decisions including grossly negligent business decisions relating to
attempts to change control of M.E.R.
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The provisions regarding indemnification provide, in essence, that we will
indemnify our directors against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments,
fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in
connection with any action, suit or proceeding arising out of the director's
status as a director of M.E.R., including actions brought by or on behalf of
M.E.R. (shareholder derivative actions). The provisions do not require a showing
of good faith. Moreover, they do not provide indemnification for liability
arising out of willful misconduct, fraud, or dishonesty, for "short-swing"
profits violations under the federal securities laws, or for the receipt of
illegal remuneration. The provisions also do not provide indemnification for any
liability to the extent such liability is covered by insurance. One purpose of
the provisions is to supplement the coverage provided by such insurance.
However, as mentioned above, we do not currently provide such insurance to our
directors, and there is no guarantee that we will provide such insurance to our
directors in the near future although we may attempt to obtain such insurance.
The provisions diminish the potential rights of action that might otherwise be
available to shareholders by limiting the liability of officers and directors to
the maximum extent allowable under Nevada law and by affording indemnification
against most damages and settlement amounts paid by a director of M.E.R. in
connection with any shareholders derivative action. However, the provisions do
not have the effect of limiting the right of a shareholder to enjoin a director
from taking actions in breach of his fiduciary duty, or to cause us to rescind
actions already taken, although as a practical matter courts may be unwilling to
grant such equitable remedies in circumstances in which such actions have
already been taken. Also, because the registrant does not presently have
directors liability insurance and because there is no assurance that we will
procure such insurance or that if such insurance is procured it will provide
coverage to the extent directors would be indemnified under the provisions, we
may be forced to bear a portion or all of the cost of the director's claims for
indemnification under such provisions. If we are forced to bear the costs for
indemnification, the value of our stock may be adversely affected. In the
opinion of the Commission, indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act is contrary to public policy and, therefore, is unenforceable.
Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following is an itemization of the total offering expenses incurred to date
in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being offered
hereby.
Commission Registration and Filing Fee $ 6.33
Transfer Agent Fees 250.00
Financial Printing 745.40
Accounting Fees 2,000.00
Legal Fees 5,000.00
Escrow Fees 3,000.00
Miscellaneous 0
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TOTAL $11,001.73
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Mr. Mercier shall be responsible for the payment of any and all expenses
incurred by registrant in connection with the issuance and distribution of
securities being offered hereby that exceed our initial pre-offering capital of
$11,000.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
On August 17, 2004, we issued 5,000,000 shares of our common stock to our sole
officer and director, Ronald Mercier, at a price of 0.0022 per share, or
$11,000. Mr. Mercier's capital contribution of $11,000 is our pre-offering
working capital. There have been no other sales of our unregistered securities.
All unregistered securities issued by us prior to this offering are deemed
"restricted securities" within the meaning of that term as defined in Rule 144
of the Securities Act and have been issued pursuant to certain "private
placement" exemptions under Sections 4(2) of the Securities Act such that the
sales of the securities were to sophisticated or accredited investors, as that
latter term is defined in Rule 215 and Rule 501 of Regulation D of the
Securities Act, and were transactions by an issuer not involving any public
offering. Such sophisticated or accredited investors had access to information
on the registrant necessary to make an informed investment decision.
All of the aforesaid securities have been appropriately marked with a restricted
legend and are "restricted securities," as defined in Rule 144 of the rules and
regulations of the Commission, unless otherwise registered. All of the aforesaid
securities were issued for investment purposes only and not with a view to
redistribution, absent registration. All of the aforesaid persons have been
fully informed and advised concerning M.E.R., our business, financial and other
matters. Transactions by us involving the sales of these securities set forth
above were issued pursuant to the "private placement" exemptions under the
Securities Act, as amended, as transactions by an issuer not involving any
public offering. We have been informed that each person is able to bear the
economic risk of his investment and is aware that the securities were not
registered under the Securities Act, and cannot be re-offered or re-sold until
they have been so registered or until the availability of an exemption
therefrom. Our transfer agent will be instructed to mark "stop transfer" on its
ledgers to assure that these securities will not be transferred, absent
registration, or until the availability of an exemption therefrom is determined.
Exhibits
The following is a list of Exhibits filed herewith by the registrant as part of
the SB-2 Registration Statement and related Prospectus:
3.1 Articles of Incorporation.*
3.2 By-laws.*
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate.*
5.1 Opinion and Consent of The O'Neal Law Firm, P.C.
10.1 Escrow Agreement.*
10.2 Subscription Agreement.*
23.1 Consent of Shelley International CPA
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* Previously Filed
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Undertakings
We undertake:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the
effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in the registration statement:
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of
distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or
any material change to such information in the registration statement;
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act,
each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of
the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the
offering.
(4) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the forgoing provisions, or
otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid a
director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel
the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the 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, M.E.R.
certifies that we have reasonable grounds to believe that we meets all of the
requirements of filing Form SB-2 and authorized this Registration Statement to
be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, in the City of Edmonton, in the
Province of Alberta, Canada.
M.E.R.Corporation
By: /s/ Ronald Mercier
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Ronald Mercier
President
Dated: March 29, 2005
By: /s/ Ronald Mercier
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Ronald Mercier
Principal Financial Officer
Dated: March 29, 2005
Ronald Mercier
Principal Accounting Officer
Dated: March 29, 2005
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement was signed by the following person in the capacity and on
the date stated.
By: /s/ Ronald Mercier
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Ronald Mercier
Director
Dated: March 29, 2005
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