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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-KSB
(MARK ONE)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________ TO _____________
Commission file number 333-18967
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
22320 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 260
(510) 728-0200
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
[X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB, or any amendment to
this Form 10-KSB. [X]
Revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $3,612,577
Aggregate market value of common stock held by nonaffiliated at March 31, 2001: $3,693,080.
Number of shares of common stock outstanding at March 31, 2001: 25,181,663.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes
[ ] No [X]
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Part I.
Page
Item 1.
Descriptions of Business
Item 2.
Descriptions of Property
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Part II.
Item 5.
Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 6.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7.
Financial Statements
Item 8.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
Part III.
Item 9.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 10.
Executive Compensation
Item 11.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 12.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Part IV.
Item 13.
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Signatures
Exhibits Index
PART I Item 1. Description of Business General American Champion Entertainment, Inc. is a Delaware
corporation headquartered in San Jose, California and incorporated on February
5, 1997. The Company was formed as a holding company for its wholly-owned
subsidiary, American's Best Karate, a California corporation ("ABK"), formed in
June 1991. ABK wholly owns American Media, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("AC
Media"), formed in February 1997. AC Media wholly owns American Champion
Marketing Group, a Delaware corporation ("AC Marketing") formed in July 1999.
Beijing Wisdom Net Technology Company, Ltd of China ("BA Networks") is a cable
network design and installation company in China providing the newest large
bandwidth optical fiber technology to equip users with high capacity voice and
data lines, and faster access to the Internet. Unless indicated otherwise,
references the "Company" herein shall include ABK, AC Media, AC Marketing and BA
Networks. AC Media is a media production company and AC Marketing
is a marketing company. Through AC Media and AC Marketing, the Company is
involved in (i) the development, production and marketing of "ADVENTURES WITH
KANGA RODDY", a television program aimed at pre-school and primary
school children (the "Kanga Roddy Series"), (ii) the licensing of merchandising
rights related to Kanga Roddy Series, (iii) the development, production and
marketing of various audio tapes, video tapes and workbooks that specialize in
fitness information, and (iv) acquire the licensing rights to other intellectual
properties. ABK owned and operated a karate school for the month of January
2000, which was subsequently closed on January 31, 2000, when its lease
expired. "Adventures with Kanga Roddy" The Company has developed and produced twenty-nine (29)
one half-hour episodes of the Kanga Roddy Series. The Kanga Roddy Series
features a six-foot tall kangaroo character named Kanga Roddy who is a martial
arts expert. Unlike other martial arts programs with feature violence, Kanga
Roddy never fights because he understands that conflict can always resolved
through traditional martial arts values such as knowledge, compassion, humility,
discipline, respect and open mind. The show merges these values, with
contemporary music, dance, vibrant colors and exciting movements designed to
capture the attention of its target audience consisting primarily of pre-school
and primary school children. Each episode of the Kanga Roddy Series focuses on a group
of children at a community center and their teachers (played by Jennifer Montana
and Karen Lott, wives of former San Francisco 49ers football players, Joe
Montana and Ronnie Lott) working on activities such as reading, physical fitness
and arts and crafts. During these activities, the children encounter an ethical
or social problem, which cause uneasiness or unhappiness among some of the
children. The teachers sense the problem and suggest that the children seek help
from their friend, Uncle Pat, the proprietor of a rare bookstore played by actor
Pat Morita, who was previously featured in "The Karate Kid" movies. Uncle Pat,
with the assistant of his pet bookworm, Shakespeare, magically transports the
children to the land of Hi-Yah where Kanga Roddy lives. Once in the land of Hi-Yah, Kanga Roddy and his friends
Bantu - a female African snake, Tackle Bear - his workout partner, Cimbop and
Kimbop - a pair of feline sisters, and Zatochi - a wise old snow monkey, help
the children solve their problem by giving examples presented through songs.
Kanga Roddy gets inspiration for proper solution to the problem through
flashbacks to lessons learned from his martial arts teacher Zatochi or parallels
drawn from encounters with his buddy Tackle Bear. The children and the costumed
cast present the answers in song and dance routines. When the children return to
the community center, they review what they have learned with their
teachers. In May 1997, the Company and KTEH, the public
broadcasting station serving the San Jose, California area, entered into a
Distribution Agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") which granted KTEH the
exclusive right to distribute, advertise, market or otherwise exploit the Kanga
Roddy Series on public broadcast affiliated stations throughout the United
States for a two-year period ending May 1999. KTEH cleared the broadcast of
Kanga Roddy Series with 40 other public broadcast stations, which broadcast, to
approximately 50% of the households in the United States (approximately 40
million households). The Company delivered 13 half-hour episodes to KTEH for
broadcast and received $430, 000 from KTEH for exclusive broadcast rights for
the series for a period of two years. Under the Distribution Agreement, the
Company has also committed to sharing with KTEH (I) 8% of revenues from the sale
(less fees and commissions) and licensing of non-broadcast ancillary rights of
educational products such as video tapes, books and music tapes and (ii) 5% of
gross profits (less fees and commissions) of the Company from the sale and
licensing of toys and clothing. The Company has also granted KTEH a right of
first refusal with respect to broadcast rights to the Kanga Roddy Series not
granted to KTEH in the Distribution Agreement. On April 20, 1998, the Company entered into a Continuing
Distribution Agreement with KTEH for the distribution of 26 more half-hour Kanga
Roddy shows and two one-hour specials. Under the Continuing Distribution
Agreement, KTEH receives the exclusive domestic broadcast rights to the new
episodes for two years and agrees to pay the Company $30,000 for each half-hour
program and $60,000 for each of the two one-hour shows. As of December 31, 2000,
the Company has completed and delivered 29 half-hour episodes to KTEH. The
distribution agreements with KTEH had ended on April 1, 2001, two years after
the delivery of the second season of shows to KTEH. In August 1998, the Company signed an exclusive contract
with Portfolio Entertainment of Toronto, Ontario, for the international TV
distribution of the Kanga Roddy Series. This contract was terminated by mutual
consent in February 2001. In January 1999, American Public Television ("APT"), a major
national distributor for PBS programming, agreed to distribute 26 new episodes
of the Kanga Roddy Series. The distribution by APT was ended on April 4,
2001. In September 1999, the Company signed a licensing agreement
with Brighter Child of Westerville, Ohio, for the licensing of the Kanga Roddy
story and all related characters for use in interactive CD-Rom games. In October 1999, the Company signed a licensing agreement
with Prestige Toys of New York, New York, for the licensing of the Kanga Roddy
and all related characters for use and manufacturing of plush toy items in all
sizes. In December 2000, the Company signed a licensing agreement
with World Channel, Inc of South San Francisco, California for a five-year
worldwide licensing of the Kanga Roddy program and its related products. The Company strategy includes pursuing licensing agreement
and merchandising opportunities related to the Kanga Roddy Series. Characters
developed in a popular series, and often the series itself, achieve a high level
of recognition and popularity, making them valuable licensing and merchandising
assets. Among the most popular licensed items are toys, clothing, food,
dinnerware/lunch boxes, watches, and soft vinyl goods such as boots, backpacks,
and raincoats. The Company plans to retain worldwide rights to the characters
and images developed in the Kanga Roddy Series, to protect its rights to such
characters and images through appropriate registration, and to license their use
to manufactures for specific products. There is no assurance that the Company
will be able to do so. If the Kanga Roddy Series does not attain and maintain
widespread television distribution, or widespread popularity, it is unlikely
that any significant licensing or merchandising opportunities or revenue will
arise or be maintained. Competition Each of the industries in which the Company competes is
highly competitive and most of the companies with which the Company competes
have greater financial and other resources than the Company. With respect to the
Company's media activities, the Company competes with major production
companies, and competition for access to a limited supply of facilities and
talented creative personnel to produce its programs is often based on
relationships and pricing. The Company's programs compete for time slots,
ratings, distribution channels and financing, and related advertising revenues
with other programming products. The Company's competitors include motion
picture studios, television networks, and independent television production
companies, which have become increasingly active in children's programming, and
many of which have substantially greater financial and other resources than the
Company. The Company competes for broadcast commitments and production funding
for public television projects with Children's Television Workshop, other
independent production companies, and projects produced by local public
television stations. If the Company attempts to expand into other areas, including
commercial television, it will face more intense competition from other, larger
entities, which have substantially greater financial and other resources than
the Company, such as The Walt Disney Company, Fox, Nickelodeon, Jim Henson
Productions, Scholastic Productions, Cinar, Lancit Media Entertainment, and
certain television syndicators, production companies, and networks which also
seek to attract the children's/family audiences segment with their programming.
In addition, there is a strong trend toward vertical integration in the
business, with more networks owning productions, making it more difficult for
smaller, independent companies such as the Company to obtain favorable
production financing and distribution terms. In the licensing industry, there is strong competition from
other independent licensing agencies and from the in-house licensing divisions
of other production companies and television studios. Acquisition In March 2000, the Company signed a Stock Exchange Agreement
with BA Networks for the acquisition of 80% of the common stock of BA Networks.
The Company's shareholders approved of the acquisition at the Company's Annual
Meeting of Shareholders held on September 27, 2000. The owners of BA Networks
have agreed to sell an 80% interest in BA Networks to ACEI. According to
commerce regulation of China, such exchange of ownership needs to be
incorporated into a co-operative joint venture ("CJV"). On October 28, 2000 BA
Network signed a letter of intent with ACEI to set up a "CJV" in China into
which all of BA Networks' assets will be transferred. The CJV will be owned 80%
by ACEI and 20% by BA Networks. The establishment of CJV was approved by the
Beijing Municipal Government on December 1, 2000 and the business license was
granted on December 20, 2000. As of March 31, 2001, the transfer of assets from
BA Networks has not yet been made. The Company and BA Networks will complete all
appropriate steps to fulfill the Chinese commerce regulations for the necessary
transfer of ownership into the CJV upon the filing of the Company's year-end
report. The transfer of assets is to be completed after the filing of the
Company's 10-KSB in order that the correct amount of assets of BA Networks can
be identified in the transfer process. Repurchase and Conversion of Debt On December 27, 2000, the Company signed an Agreement for
Purchase of Convertible Debt with Holley Holding (U.S.A.) Ltd., pursuant to
which Holley purchased the Company's existing $2 million in convertible debt.
The transaction was completed on January 4, 2001 and Holley elected to convert
all of such debt into 13,717,045 shares of the Company's common stock. This
transaction resulted in significant improvement in the Company's balance sheet
due to the fact that a large amount of debt is removed and the respective amount
is added into Additional Paid-in Capital. In addition, according to the terms of
the agreement, as of December 31, 2000 the Company is obligated to issue shares
of stock, warrants and options to various parties in connection with this
transaction. An accrual has been made in the Company's financial statements as
of December 31, 2000 for the estimated fair value of these securities in the
amount of $2,078,391. On January 4, 2001 these securities were issued and the
liability as of December 31, 2000 was converted to common stock and Additional
Paid-in Capital. We have presented a proforma balance sheet in our financial
statements to show how this transaction effects the Company's financial position
as if all securities were issued as of December 31, 2000. In addition, Holley and its affiliate also signed Stock
Purchase Agreements on December 27, 2000 for a $2 million purchase of the
Company's common stock at the price of $0.16 per share. Such purchases have not
been completed as of the date hereof. Employees As of March 31, 2001, the Company employed 6 employees on a
full-time basis, 3 of which are management and 3 of which are clerical. In
addition, BA Networks employed 12 people. Item 2. Description of Property The Company leases approximately 2,000 square feet of
space for its Hayward, California, headquarters pursuant to a four-year lease
expiring August 2004 at approximately $6,000 per month. Item 3. Legal Proceedings On April 24, 1998, the Company filed a Complaint for
Declaratory Relief in the U.S, District Court, Northern District of California,
against William Charles Jeffreys, requesting judicial determination of the
Company's rights in certain intellectual property associated with the Adventures
with Kanga Roddy show, and that Mr. Jeffreys has no such rights. Mr Jeffreys
filed an answer to the Company's complaint on June 15, 1998 along with a
counterclaim. The Company disputes all claims of Mr. Jeffreys to an interest in
certain of the Company's intellectual property and intends to vigorously protect
its ownership and right to such intellectual property. In February 1999, Mr
Jeffreys and the Company have agreed to settle the lawsuit and counterclaim for
$36,000 each beginning in March of 1999, and the last payment was made in
February 2000. On February 9, 2001, a complaint was filed by Chuck
Nelson in Court of Common Pleas, Mahoning County in Youngstown, Ohio against the
Company for a percentage of the total purse amounts paid to boxers in the
Company produced boxing event in China in April 2000, and for a percentage of
the television revenue generated thereof. The Company denies all of the rights
claimed by Chuck Nelson and will vigorously defend against all of Mr. Nelson's
claims. With the exception of the foregoing, no lawsuits or
proceedings are currently pending against the Company. Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security
Holders Not applicable. PART II Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Market for Securities Our Common Stock and Common Stock Purchase Warrants
commenced quotation on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market System under the symbols
"ACEI" and "ACEIW" respectively, on August 1, 1997. The Company's securities
were delisted from the NASDAQ Small Cap Market effective April 3, 2001. The
Company's Common Stock began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board on April 3, 2001.
The range of high and low reported closing sales prices for the Common Stock as
reported by NASDAQ SmallCap Market since the Commencing of trading up to April
2, 2001, and as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board since April 3, 2001 were as
follows
(adjusted for 1:4 reverse split on January 4, 2000): Common Stock: High Low 1997 Third Quarter $22.000 $16.500 Fourth Quarter $32.000 $19.000 1998 First Quarter $38.500 $31.000 Second Quarter $38.250 $26.250 Third Quarter $28.000 $14.000 Fourth Quarter $14.500 $ 3.876 1999 First Quarter $12.000 $ 4.252 Second Quarter $ 9.752 $ 3.124 Third Quarter $ 7.250 $ 2.062 Fourth Quarter $ 6.250 $ 1.250 2000 First Quarter $ 6.031 $ 2.125 Second Quarter $ 3.313 $ 0.875 Third Quarter $ 1.438 $ 0.594 Fourth Quarter $ 0.750 $ 0.156 2001 First Quarter $ 0.875 $ 0.219 Second Quarter (up to April 4, 2001) $ 0.313 $ 0.188 Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
Operation The following section discusses the significant operating
changes, business trends, financial condition, earnings and liquidity that have
occurred in the one-year period ended December 31, 2000. This discussion should
be reads in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and
notes appearing elsewhere in this report. The following discussion may contain forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks and
uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated. For a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to
differ, please see the discussion contained herein. Readers should not place
undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management's
view only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequence events
or circumstances. Readers are also encouraged to review the Company's publicly
available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results of Operation The Company was formed in February 1997 and has a wholly
owned subsidiary, ABK, which owned and operated one karate studio that was
closed as of January 31, 2000. ABK wholly owns AC Media, a media production
company, which owns AC Marketing, a licensing and marketing company. The Company
acquired 80% interest in BA Networks effective September 27, 2000 when the
shareholders of the Company approved of the acquisition at the Annual Meeting
held on that date. Revenues During the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company's
total revenue increased to $3,612,577, an increase of $3,029,925 as compared to
total revenue for the year ended December 31, 1999 of $582,652. The increase in
revenues is attributed to the revenues from the Company's 80% owned subsidiary,
BA Networks, which the Company acquired effectively on September 27, 2000. The
revenues from BA Networks consist of network cabling services of $895,016 and
trading in wire and steel products of $2,149,624, which are included as
unrelated materials in the Company's financial statements. For the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company
recognized $154,520 in film income and sponsorship fees as compared to $517,995
for the year ended December 31, 1999. The Company also received a one-time
sporting events promotion revenue of $400,000. Revenues from sale of accessories was $13,417 for the
year ended December 31, 2000 as compared to $64,657 the year ended December 31,
1999. Costs and Expenses The Company recognized $3,697,224 in amortization of film
cost, which was capitalized production costs for the television show "Adventures
With Kanga Roddy", for the year ended December 31, 2000 as compared to none of
such amortization for 1999. During the year-ended December 31, 2000 management
reviewed the net realizable value of the capitalized film costs. The licensing
and sponsorship fees to date have been less than the original estimates of the
Company. During the third quarter of 2000 a reserve of $1,000,000 was taken
against the related capitalized costs. As of December 31, 2000 the net amount of
capitalized film costs was reserved to $3,950,000, which is based on current
licensing agreements and planned and probable future distribution of the
television show. The cost of sales from the operation of BA Network was
$2,609,388 and the Company's expenses for salaries and payroll taxes were
$2,361,393 for 2000, an increase of $1,933,918 from $427,475 in 1999. Total
selling, general and administrative expenses was $3,526,921 for 2000, an
increase of $390,904 from $3,136,017 in 1999. Interest expense was $313,939 for 2000, an increase of
$116,755 from $197,184 in 1999. Interest expense for 2000 was primarily
attributed to interest bearing convertible debentures the Company sold within
the year. The Beneficial Conversion Feature of Debentures is a non-cash charge
of $712,896 related to the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible
debentures issued within 2000. The debentures are convertible to common stock of
the Company with the shares to be issued upon conversion based on discount from
the fair market value of the stock and can be converted any time, the value of
the discount as of the issuance date has been recorded as an expense with a
corresponding increase to additional paid in capital. Rent expenses was $120,281
for 2000, which was comparable to $122,500 in 1999. Additional expense of
$2,078,391 was accrued during 2000 as a result of the agreement to convert the
outstanding debentures to common stock entered into by the Company on December
27, 2000. This expense relates to securities that were issued by the Company on
January 4, 2000 as a result of modifications to the conversion terms of the
outstanding debentures on December 27, 2000 and other fees associated with this
agreement. As a result of foregoing factors, the Company's net loss
was ($13,800,327) for the year ended December 31, 2000 as compared to
($6,398,328) for the year ended December 31, 1999. Net loss per share decreased
to ($1.88) in 2000 from ($2.68) in 1999, while weighted average number of shares
outstanding increased to 7,323,154 shares in 2000 from 2,385,622 shares in
1999. Liquidity and Capital Resources Stockholders' equity decreased to $758,681 at the end of
2000, from $7,688,425 from 1999. On December 27, 2000, the Company signed an
Agreement for Purchase on Convertible Debt with Holley Holding (U.S.A.) Ltd. for
Holley to redeem the Company's existing $2 million in convertible debt. The
transaction was completed on January 4, 2001 and Holley elected to convert all
of such debt into 13,717,045 shares of the Company's common stock. This
transaction resulted in a conversion of debt (net of original issue discount) of
$1,470,816 and other accrued charges related to the conversion of $2,078,391 to
$3,549,207 of Additional Paid-in Capital and thereby significantly improving the
Company's balance sheet, and as of January 4, 2001, Total Stockholders' Equity
effective January 4, 2001 was $4,307,888. Cash increased for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000
by $73,692. Cash utilized for operations for the twelve months ended December
31, 2000 was ($3,359,892). Cash used for investing activities for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2000 was ($437,345) and cash from financing activities
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 was an increase of $3,870,929
which resulted primarily from sales of convertible debentures. The Company has historically financed its operating and
capital outlays primarily through sales of common stock, loans from stockholders
and other third parties and bank financing. Accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31,
2000 was $4,123,704 as compared to $1,042,577 at December 31, 2000. The increase
in accounts payable and accrued expenses was attributable to $3,492,915 from BA
Networks' accounts payable at December 31, 2000. Loans payable to related
parties as of December 31, 2000 was $138,980 as compared to $84,100 as of
December 31, 1999. The Company maintains a credit line with Wells Fargo Bank
pursuant to which the Company has borrowed approximately $36,000 as of December
31, 2000 and repayment of this amount is made at the monthly rate of 2% of the
outstanding balance of the borrowing. Other than such loan, the Company does not
presently maintain any other borrowing facility or have any indebtedness to
financial institutions. Within the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company sold
$3,250,000 in convertible debt, of which $1,250,000 was converted into common
stock. Subsequent to the end of the year 2000, in January 2001,
Holley Holding (U.S.A.) redeemed all of the outstanding convertible debt and
converted into 13,717,045 shares of common stock. Item 7. Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements of the Company and
subsidiaries and independent auditors' report are filed herewith on pages 16
through 39 of this report. Item 8. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure. Not applicable. PART III Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Person;
Compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Exchange Act As of December 31, 2000 the directors, executive officers
and controlling persons of the Company are: Name Age Position with the Company Director Since Anthony K. Chan 46 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director 1997 George Chung 39 Chairman and Director 1997 William T. Duffy 45 Director 1997 Jan D. Hutchins 52 Director 1997 Anthony K. Chan
Hayward, California 94541
(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
2000 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB
INDEX
George Chung. Mr. Chung has served as Chairman of the Board and a Director of the Company since February 1997, and as President of America's Best Karate since 1991. From 1981 to 1991, Mr. Chung owned and operated a karate studio in Los Gatos, California. Mr. Chung was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1983. He is regarded in the martial arts industry as a pioneer in the modernization of what is known as contemporary martial arts training, which includes the use of music in both training and performance. He has been featured in magazines, books, television and motion pictures. He is a published author and wrote "Defend Yourself," a worldwide published self-defense system for Sybervision Systems. In 1995, he was awarded a "Superbowl Ring" from the San Francisco 49ers in recognition for his outstanding martial arts work with their championship football team.
William T. Duffy. Mr. Duffy served as the Executive Vice President for the Buffalo Bills in 1999, and had served as Vice- President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer for the San Francisco 49ers from 1996 to 1998. He was responsible for all non-football related business and provides financial guidance and support for all the team's football related activities. Mr. Duffy's previous experience has included serving as Director of Compliance for the National Football League from October 1993 to May 1996, Treasurer of Robbie Stadium Corporation from June 1990 to September 1993 and Director of Finance of the Miami Dolphins from March 1988 to May 1990. Mr. Duffy, a CPA, is a graduate of Princeton University and received his Masters of Accounting from New York University.
Jan D. Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins has served as President of AC Media, since February 1997. From July 1994 to November 1995, Mr. Hutchins was one of a four person management team for GolfPro International, an emerging company designing and marketing a terrain- based, personal service robot. From 1993 to 1994, Mr. Hutchins was community services director for the San Francisco Giants professional baseball team. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. Hutchins developed, produced and hosted the HOOKED ON GOLF radio program for KNBR 68 in San Francisco. From 1972 to 1991, Mr. Hutchins served in various capacities in the television field, including news anchor, sports director, sports anchor/reporter and television host.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth certain summary information with respect to the compensation paid to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President, and the Company's Chairman of the Board, for services rendered in all capacities to the Company for the period through December 31, 2000. Other than as listed below, the Company had no executive officers whose total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 for that fiscal year:
Name |
Position |
Year |
Salary |
Other Compensation |
Bonus |
Long-Term Compensation |
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Restricted Stock Award(s) ($) |
Securities Underlying Options/ SARs(#)(1) |
LTIP Payout($) |
All Other Compensation ($) |
Anthony Chan |
President& Chief Executive Officer |
2000 1999 1998 1997 |
$135,000 $127,262 $130,828 $101,704 |
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250,000 ---- ---- ---- |
335,000 275,000 20,000 21,875 |
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George Chung |
Chairman of the Board |
2000 1999 1998 1997 |
$135,000 $127,262 $138,739 $107,284 |
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250,000 ---- ---- ---- |
335,000 275,000 20,000 21,875 |
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(1) Options were granted under the Company's 1997 Stock Plan, and adjusted for the 1:4 reverse split of the company's common stock on January 4, 2000.
STOCK OPTIONS GRANTS AND EXERCISES
Option/SAR Grants within 2000
Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
Individual Grants |
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Name |
Number of Securities Underlying Option Granted (#) Adjusted for 1:4 reverse split |
% of Total Options Granted to all persons in Fiscal Year |
Exercise or Base Price ($/Sh) Adjusted for 1:4 reverse split |
Expiration Date |
Anthony Chan |
35,000 300,000 335,000 |
0.6% 5.3% 5.9% |
$2.125 $0.300 |
01/09/2010 12/27/2005 |
George Chung |
35,000 300,000 335,000 |
0.6% 5.3% 5.9% |
$2.125 $0.300 |
01/09/2010 12/27/2005 |
The following table shows the value at March 31, 2001 of unexercised options held by the named executive officers:
Aggregated Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-end Option Values (Adjusted for 1:4 reverse split of the company's common stock on January 4, 2000).
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Number of securities underlying unexercised options at fiscal year-end (#) |
Value of unexercised in-the-money options at fiscal year-end ($) |
Name |
Shares acquired on exercise (#) |
Value Realized ($) |
Exercisable/ unexercisable |
Exercisable/ unexercisable* |
Anthony Chan, President and Chief Executive Officer |
0 |
0 |
601,875 / 50,000 |
$3,750.00 / $0 |
George Chung, Chairman of the Board |
0 |
0 |
601,875 / 50,000 |
$3,750.00 / $0 |
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* Assumes a fair market value of $0.3125 per share at the close of March 31, 2001.
The compensation for the Company's key management will be evaluated from time to time by the Board. The Board may, in its discretion, award these individuals cash bonuses, options to purchase shares of the Common Stock under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan and such other compensation, including equity-based compensation, as the Board, or a committee thereof, shall approve from time to time.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth, as of the date of March 31, 2001, certain information with respect to stock ownership of (i) all persons known by the Company to be beneficial owners of 5% or more of its outstanding shares of Common Stock; (ii) each director; and (iii) all directors and officers as a group.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) |
Number of Shares of Common Stock |
Percentage of Common Stock Ownership* |
|
Anthony Chan |
978,360 (2) |
3.85% |
|
George Chung |
970,460 (3) |
3.82% |
|
William T. Duffy |
45,125 (4) |
*** |
|
Jan D. Hutchins |
162,500 (5) |
*** |
|
All officers and directors as a group (4 persons) Holley Holding (U.S.A.) Ltd. |
2,156,445 (6) 12,610,837 |
8.48% 49.61% |
|
_______________________
*** Represents less than one percent.
(1) The addresses for the directors and executive officers is c/o American Champion Entertainment, Inc., 22320 Foothill Blvd., Suite 260, Hayward, California 94541.
(2) Includes 601,875 shares subject to presently exercisable options granted under our 1997 stock option plan. Does not include 50,000 subject to options which are not presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
(3) Includes (i) 601,875 shares subject to presently exercisable options granted under our 1997 stock option plan and (ii) 1,100 shares owned by Mr. Chung's wife. Does not include 50,000 subject to options which are not presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
(4) Includes 33,125 shares subject to presently exercisable options granted under our 1997 stock option plan.
(5) Includes 132,500 shares subject to presently exercisable options granted under our 1997 stock option plan.
(6) Includes an aggregate of 1,369,375 shares subject to presently exercisable options granted under our 1997 stock option plan. Does not include 100,000 shares subject to options which are not presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
As of December 31, 2000, the company received personal loans in the total of $100,000 from relatives of the Chairman, Mr. George Chung, and such loans bear a 12% annual interest rate. As of December 31, 2000, the company also received a personal non-interest bearing loan in the amount of $41,000 from the President & CEO, Mr. Anthony Chan.
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
See Index to Exhibits at pages 38 to 39 of this Form 10-KSB.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed a Form 8-K on December 29, 2000 pursuant to Company's acquisition of 80% of BA Network. The Company also filed a Form 8-K on January 18, 2001 pursuant to the purchase of the Company's convertible debt by Holley Holding (U.S.A.) Ltd.
In accordance with Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 16, 2001
American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
By: | /s/ Anthony K. Chan |
| |
Anthony K. Chan | |
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature |
Title |
Date |
By: /s/ Anthony K. Chan
Anthony K. Chan |
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director | April 16, 2001 |
By: /s/ Licheng Wang
Licheng Wang |
Chairman of the Board and Director | April 16, 2001 |
By: /s/ Yuanhao Li
Yuanhao Li |
Vice Chairman of the Board and Director | April 16, 2001 |
By: /s/ George Chung
George Chung |
Vice Chairman of the Board and Director | April 16, 2001 |
By: /s/ Alan Mok
Alan Mok |
Vice Chairman of the Board and Director | April 16, 2001 |
By: /s/ William T. Duffy
|
Director | April 16, 2001 |
By: /s/ Jan D. Hutchins
Jan D. Hutchins |
Director | April 16, 2001 |
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, Proforma -------------------------- December 31, 2000 1999 2000 * ------------ ------------ ------------ ASSETS (Unaudited) Cash....................................... $ 106,106 $ 32,514 $ 106,106 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $96,958 and $-0- in 2000 and 1999..... 5,121,439 481,449 5,121,439 Loans receivable, related parties.......... 124,796 114,937 124,796 Prepaid expenses........................... 149,550 7,460 149,550 Property and equipment, net................ 258,117 312,949 258,117 Investments................................ 37,647 203,110 37,647 Goodwill................................... 187,666 - 187,666 Film costs, net............................ 3,950,000 7,553,133 3,950,000 Note receivable............................ 166,751 354,814 166,751 Other assets............................... - 226,084 - ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Assets............................. $ 10,102,072 $ 9,286,450 $ 10,102,072 ============ ============ ============ LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses...... $ 4,123,705 $ 1,042,577 $ 4,123,705 Notes payable, related parties............. 138,980 84,100 138,980 Other...................................... 153,849 4,245 153,849 Securities to be issued.................... 2,228,391 - 150,000 Foreign taxes payable...................... 948,017 - 948,017 Deferred revenues.......................... - 16,920 - Notes payable.............................. 1,606,043 450,183 135,227 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities........................ 9,198,985 1,598,025 5,649,778 ------------ ------------ ------------ MINORITY INTEREST............................ 144,406 - 144,406 ------------ ------------ ------------ COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, Note 10 - - - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $.0001 per share, 6,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding............... - - - Common stock, $.0001 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized............. 941 494 2,539 Additional paid-in capital................. 24,464,507 17,594,371 28,012,116 Accumulated deficit........................ (23,706,767) (9,906,440) (23,706,767) ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Stockholders' Equity............... 758,681 7,688,425 4,307,888 ------------ ------------ ------------ $ 10,102,072 $ 9,286,450 $ 10,102,072 ============ ============ ============
* - The unaudited proforma balances are presented as if the transaction
described in Note 18 had
taken place on December 31, 2000.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ REVENUE Film income and sponsorship fees........................ $ 154,520 $ 517,995 Network cabling - service & sales of related materials.. 895,016 - Sales of unrelated materials ........................... 2,149,624 - Sporting events promotion............................... 400,000 - Other................................................... 13,417 64,657 ------------ ------------ Total revenue......................................... 3,612,577 582,652 ------------ ------------ COSTS AND EXPENSES Cost of sales - Film income............................. 33,177 458,274 Cost of sales - Network cabling......................... 555,203 - Cost of sales - Sales of unrelated materials............ 2,054,185 - Film cost reserve....................................... 3,697,224 - Selling................................................. 1,413,092 481,686 Salaries and payroll taxes.............................. 2,361,393 427,475 Rent.................................................... 120,281 122,500 General and administrative.............................. 3,526,921 3,136,017 ------------ ------------ Total costs and expenses.............................. 13,761,476 4,625,952 ------------ ------------ (10,148,899) (4,043,300) ------------ ------------ OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Interest expense........................................ (313,939) (197,184) Interest - Beneficial conversion feature of debentures.. (712,896) (1,233,684) Interest - Debenture conversion expense................. (2,078,391) (741,210) Loss on investments..................................... (246,404) - ------------ ------------ (3,351,630) (2,172,078) ------------ ------------ LOSS FROM OPERATIONS...................................... (13,500,529) (6,215,378) MINORITY INTEREST EARNINGS................................ (54,583) - ------------ ------------ LOSS FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES............................. (13,555,112) (6,215,378) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES................................ 134,457 1,246 ------------ ------------ NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS....................... (13,689,569) (6,216,624) LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS......................... (110,758) (181,704) ------------ ------------ NET LOSS.................................................. $(13,800,327) $ (6,398,328) ============ ============ Weighted average number of shares outstanding............. 7,323,154 2,385,622 ============ ============ Basic and diluted loss per share, continuing operations... $ (1.85) $ (2.61) Basic and diluted loss per share, discontinued operations. (0.02) (0.08) ------------ ------------ Basic and diluted loss per share, net income.............. $ (1.88) $ (2.68) ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock Total Number Common Paid-in Accumulated Stockholders' of Shares Stock Capital Deficit Equity ------------ --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 1998.......... 1,313,562 $ 131 $ 7,413,184 $ (3,508,112) $ 3,905,203 Common stock and warrants issued in connection with debentures..... 37,500 4 349,676 - 349,680 Conversion of debentures to common stock................... 2,557,665 256 3,730,854 - 3,731,110 Exercise warrants to purchase common stock...................... 346,250 35 1,092,104 - 1,092,139 Exercise options to purchase common stock...................... 221,500 22 365,603 - 365,625 Common stock issued for services.... 393,860 39 1,216,664 - 1,216,703 Warrants issued for services........ - - 1,329,593 - 1,329,593 Options to purchase common stock issued for services......... - - 393,520 - 393,520 Common stock and warrants issued for redemption of debentures...... 66,983 7 469,489 - 469,496 Beneficial conversion feature of debentures..................... - - 1,233,684 - 1,233,684 Net loss for year ended December 31, 1999................. - - - (6,398,328) (6,398,328) ------------ --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 1999.......... 4,937,320 494 17,594,371 (9,906,440) 7,688,425 Warrants issued in connection with debentures................... - - 1,067,602 - 1,067,602 Warrants issued for services........ - - 380,943 - 380,943 Conversion of debentures to common stock................... 1,581,891 159 1,538,275 - 1,538,434 Exercise warrants to purchase common stock...................... 293,542 29 459,721 - 459,750 Exercise options to purchase common stock...................... 559,875 56 603,634 - 603,690 Redemption of common stock.......... (31,250) (3) (62,679) - (62,682) Common stock issued for services.... 1,341,488 134 720,876 - 721,010 Options to purchase common stock issued for services......... - - 489,495 - 489,495 Common stock issued to employees......................... 723,000 72 1,323,668 - 1,323,740 Beneficial conversion feature of debentures..................... - - 712,996 - 712,996 Original issue discount written off upon redemption of debentures..... - - (364,395) - (364,395) Net loss for year ended December 31, 2000................. - - - (13,800,327) (13,800,327) ------------ --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 2000.......... 9,405,866 $ 941 $ 24,464,507 $ (23,706,767) $ 758,681 ============ ========= ============= ============= =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net loss............................................ $(13,800,327) $ (6,398,328) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities: Securities issued for services.................. 2,915,202 2,939,816 Non-cash charge for beneficial conversion feature of debentures......................... 712,996 1,233,684 Conversion of debenture interest to common stock.................................. 38,421 88,828 Depreciation and amortization................... 125,588 540,724 Redemption of debentures........................ 2,078,391 638,202 Amortization of original issue discount on long-term debt............................. 194,148 52,530 Bad debts....................................... 905,807 15,075 Amortization of loan fees & consulting fees..... 495,957 - Film cost reserve............................... 3,697,224 - Loss on investments............................. 246,403 - Increase in minority interest................... 54,583 - (Increase) decrease in Accounts receivable............................... (3,003,726) (443,774) Prepaid expenses and other........................ - (165,604) Inventory......................................... (132,620) - Increase (decrease) in Accounts payable and accrued expenses............. 1,994,556 (75,482) Deferred revenues................................. (16,920) (61,100) Income taxes payable.............................. 134,325 - ------------ ------------ Net cash used for operating activities.......... (3,359,992) (1,635,429) ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property and equipment.................. (5,519) (8,243) Payments for film costs............................. (125,148) (2,621,904) Deposit related to acquisition...................... - (203,110) Advances to stockholders............................ (33,617) - Increase in notes receivable........................ (71,408) (300,000) Payments received on notes receivable............... - 10,534 Acquisition of BA Network, net of cash acquired..... (217,603) - Sale of investments................................. 15,950 - ------------ ------------ Net cash used for investing activities.......... (437,345) (3,122,723) ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from exercise of common stock options...... 603,690 365,625 Proceeds from exercise of warrants.................. 459,750 1,092,139 Redemption of common stock.......................... (62,683) - Proceeds on loans from related parties.............. 57,219 120,400 Payments on loans from related parties.............. (84,100) (173,337) Proceeds on notes payable........................... 3,085,750 5,114,089 Payments on notes payable........................... (188,697) (1,724,448) Principal payments on capital leases................ - (6,565) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities....... 3,870,929 4,787,903 ------------ ------------ NET INCREASE IN CASH.................................. 73,592 29,751 CASH, beginning of year............................... 32,514 2,763 ------------ ------------ CASH, end of year..................................... $ 106,106 $ 32,514 ============ ============ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for Interest.......................................... $ 81,270 $ 66,711 ============ ============ Foreign and state income taxes.................... $ (54,583) $ 1,543 ============ ============ SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Long-term debt converted to equity................ $ 1,135,605 $ 3,731,110 ============ ============ Beneficial conversion feature of debentures....... $ 712,896 $ 1,233,684 ============ ============ Common stock warrants issued with debt............ $ 799,736 $ 349,680 ============ ============ Common stock and warrants issued related to services..................................... $ 2,425,707 $ 2,939,816 ============ ============ Options granted related to services............... $ 489,495 $ - ============ ============ Common stock and warrants issued related to redemption of debentures..................... $ 2,078,391 $ 469,496 ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
Note 1 - Acquisition of Beijing Wisdom Net Technology, Co., Ltd.
Acquisition - In September 2000, the Company acquired an 80% interest of Beijing Wisdom Net Technology, Co., Ltd. ("BA Networks"), located in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under this method, the purchase price was allocated to the individual assets acquired, based on the fair values at the date of acquisition. The total purchase price paid to BA Networks, including 800,000 shares of the Company's common stock was $450,000. The accompanying financial statements include the results of operations for BA Network for the fourth quarter of 2000. As a result of applying the purchase accounting, the Company has recorded goodwill which is being amortized over 5 years. A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date are as follows:
Cash................................................. $ 82,397 Accounts receivable.................................. 2,326,980 Other receivables.................................... 14,654 Goodwill............................................. 187,666 Inventories.......................................... 9,469 Property and equipment............................... 34,180 Advance to suppliers................................. 14,097 Amount due from shareholders......................... 2,007 Accounts payable and accrued expenses................ (1,102,409) Advances from customers.............................. (136,369) Income tax payable................................... (179,951) Other tax payable.................................... (606,589) Amount due to shareholders........................... (81,760) Other payables....................................... (24,549) Minority Interest.................................... (89,823) ------------ Acquisition Price.................................... 450,000 Common stock to be issued to seller.................. (150,000) ------------ Cash paid for acquisition............................ $ 300,000 ============
The schedule below reflects unaudited pro forma combined results of the Company and BA Networks as if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of 1999. In management's opinion, these unaudited pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations might have been if the acquisition has been effective at the beginning of 1999.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net sales.............................. $ 6,018,000 $ 1,799,000 ============ ============ Net loss............................... $(13,160,000) $ (6,227,000) ============ ============ Net loss per diluted share............. $ (1.80) $ (2.61) ============ ============
Note 2 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Champion Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, America's Best Karate ("ABK"), which owns 100% of American Champion Media, Inc. ("AC Media"), and its 80%-owned subsidiary, Beijing Wisdom Net Technology, Co., Ltd., ("BA Networks"), and American Champion Marketing ("AC Marketing"), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of AC Media. There was no activity in AC Marketing during 2000. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The foreign currency translation adjustment related to BA Networks is not material.
At December 31, 2000, BA Networks had not commenced the necessary procedures to change the legal status of BA Networks to a foreign invested enterprise or applied for the necessary PRC governmental approvals for the transfer of ownership. On October 28, 2000, BA Networks signed a letter of intent with the Company to set up a Co-operative Joint Venture ("CJV") in China into which all BA Network's assets will be transferred. The CJV will be owned 80% by the Company and 20% by BA Networks. The establishment the CJV was approved by the Beijing Municipal Government on December 1, 2000 and the business license was granted on December 20, 2000. Up to March 28, 2001, no transfers have been made by BA Networks.
Nature of Operations - BA Network is in the business of computer and communication network deployment, apartment and office building security automation deployment and related consulting services. Sales of unrelated materials consist of steel and wire products. The operations of BA Networks are conducted exclusively in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"). A summary of the assets of BA Networks is included in Note 13. The books and records of BA Networks are maintained in Renminbi, which is the currency the majority of BA Networks transactions are denominated. All amounts have been converted to United States dollars in the accompanying financial statements. AC Media focuses on operating and managing all media-related programs for the Company. These programs consist of production of educational television programs for children, which emphasize martial arts values and fun. ABK was involved in the operations of the Company's karate studios, which have been discontinued.
Revenue Recognition - Revenue from films is recognized on delivery of each master. Film costs are amortized using the individual-film-forecast-computation method, which amortizes costs in the ratio that current gross revenues bear to anticipated total gross revenues from all sources. The management of AC Media periodically reviews its estimates of future revenues for each master and if necessary a revision is made to amortization rates and a write down to net realizable value may occur. During the year ended December 31, 2000, management determined that based on the current licensing agreements in place with respect to films released, a reserve of $3,697,224 should be established. Revenue from the Company's communication services is recognized when the earnings process is complete. These revenues are presented net of sales taxes.
Concentrations of Risk - Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are cash and accounts receivable arising from its normal business activities. The Company places its cash with financial institutions deemed by management to be of high credit quality. The amount on deposit in any one institution that exceeds federally insured limits is subject to credit risk. It is at least reasonably possible that the activities of BA Networks, which are conducted in the People's Republic of China, may be disrupted in the near term from factors outside the control of the Company such as from negative effects of economic and political forces.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers certain highly liquid instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation for furniture and fixtures and certain equipment is computed using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the respective leases.
Film Costs - Film costs consist of the capitalized costs related to the production of original film masters for videos and television programs. The net film costs are presented on the balance sheet at the net realizable value for each master. During 2000 the Company established a reserve against the capitalized film costs to reduce the carrying amount to the estimated net realizable value.
Other Assets - Other assets for 1999 consists of a deposit for the acquisition of Great Wall. The acquisition did not go through and the deposit was reclassified to note receivable. At December 31, 2000, the total amount of $203,110 was written down to $81,244.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments - The carrying value of cash, receivables, accounts payable and short-term borrowings approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term obligations approximate fair value since the interest rates either fluctuate with the lending banks' prime rates or approximate market rate. None of the financial instruments are held for trading purposes.
Basic Loss Per Share - Basic loss per share is based on the weighted average outstanding shares issued. Because the Company has a net loss, the common stock equivalents would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share. Accordingly, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share are the same.
Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities at the applicable enacted tax rates. Generally accepted accounting principles require a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets 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. The Company and its Subsidiaries (with the exception of BA Networks) file a consolidated tax return. BA Networks is subject to PRC income tax at a rate of 33% (see Note 10). There are no material temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities with respect to BA Networks
Securities to be Issued - Securities to be issued represents the securities to be issued in connection with the induced conversion of the debentures discussed in Note 18. The securities related to additional shares to be issued as a result of modification of the conversion terms and other shares and securities issued to others in connection with this transaction. The related conversion expense is included in the accompanying statement of operations as "Interest - Debenture conversion expense". The balance sheet account also includes shares of common stock to be issued in connection with the acquisition described in Note 1.
Beneficial Conversion Feature of Debentures - The beneficial conversion feature of debentures relates to the accounting under Emerging Issues Task Force Consensus 98-5. Under this standard the Company is required to record a charge as interest expense when the conversion terms of convertible debentures provide for a discount from the fair market value of the stock when computing shares to be received by the debenture holders when the debentures are converted to common stock.
Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1999 amounts to conform to the current presentation.
Presentation - Management believes utilizing a classified balance sheet presentation is not appropriate, as the operating cycle of the media-related segment of the Company is expected to exceed 12 months. Accordingly, an unclassified presentation is utilized for the accompanying balance sheet, which is an acceptable method under SFAS No. 53, "Financial Reporting by Producers and Distributors of Motion Picture Films."
Use of Estimates, Risks and Uncertainties - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates used in these financial statements include the recovery of film costs, which has a direct relationship to the net realizable value of the related asset. It is at least reasonably possible that management's estimate of revenue from films could change in the near term, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations
During 2000 the Company closed its last karate studio. Accordingly, the operations related to the Company's karate studio operations have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements.
Note 4 - Property and Equipment
2000 1999 ------------ ------------ Furniture and fixtures........................... $ 62,206 $ 60,448 Equipment........................................ 96,377 70,429 Vehicles......................................... 17,786 - Production equipment............................. 404,387 404,387 Leasehold improvement............................ 13,501 - ------------ ------------ 594,257 535,264 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization... 336,140 222,315 ------------ ------------ $ 258,117 $ 312,949 ============ ============
Depreciation expense was $94,531 and $75,673 for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Note 5 - Film Costs
Film costs consist of the capitalized costs related to the production of videos and programs for television as follows:
2000 1999 ------------ ------------ Television program The Adventures With Kanga Roddy, net of reserve of $3,537,259 at December 31, 2000.. $ 4,665,557 $ 8,077,669 Videos Montana Exercise Video, net of reserve of $148,253 at December 31, 2000............... - 148,253 Strong Mind Fit Body, net of reserve of $18,042 at December 31, 2000................ - 18,042 ------------ ------------ 4,665,557 8,243,964 Less accumulated amortization 715,557 690,831 ------------ ------------ $ 3,950,000 $ 7,553,133 ============ ============
A reserve was established to reduce the capitalized film costs of The Adventures With Kanga Roddy to its net realizable value at December 31, 2000. Other investments in both Montana Exercise Video and the videos of the Strong Mind Fit Body were fully reserved as management believes these videos would not generate future revenues for the Company.
Note 6 - Notes Payable, Related Parties
The notes payable to related parties bear interest at 0% to 12% and are unsecured. Substantially all amounts due have been repaid subsequent to year-end.
Note 7 - Notes Payable
Debentures, interest at 7% due quarterly, unsecured and due September 30, 2002, net of original issue discount of $23,741. Converted during 2000..................................... $ - $ 226,259 Debentures, interest at 8% due quarterly, unsecured and due December 20, 2000, net of original issue discount of $154,897. Convertible to common stock at $1.75 per share........................................... 845,103 - Debentures, interest at 6% due quarterly, unsecured and due September 12, 2003, net of original issue discount of $374,287. Convertible to common stock at the lesser of 85% of the market price of the common stock on the date of conversion or $0.8766...... 625,713 - Notes payable to individuals, interest at 0% to 12%, unsecured and due at various dates during 2000..................................... 113,500 170,000 Drawings from a $40,000 bank business credit card line with interest at the banks prime rate plus 6.5%.................................. 21,726 36,253 Other............................................. - 17,671 ------------ ------------ $ 1,606,042 $ 450,183 ============ ============
Subsequent to year-end, the debentures of $845,103 and $625,713, together with accrued interest, were converted to 13,717,045 shares of common stock. The original terms of the debentures were modified. See Note 18 related to debenture conversion expense. The remaining notes payable are substantially all due in 2001.
Note 8 - Income Taxes
Reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate of 34% and state tax rate of 8.8% to the recorded amounts are as follows:
2000 1999 ------------ ------------ Federal tax benefit at statutory rates............. $ (4,300,000) $ (2,150,000) State tax benefit at statutory rates............... (1,200,000) (550,000) Non-deductible securities issued for services and beneficial conversion feature of debentures. 2,039,457 1,301,543 Increase in valuation allowance.................... 3,595,000 1,400,000 ------------ ------------ $ 134,457 $ 1,543 ============ ============
The Company has net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $15,000,000, the benefits of which expire in 2012 through 2020 for federal purposes and through 2005 for state purposes. The NOLs created by the Company's subsidiaries prior to being consolidated with the Company and the NOLs subsequently created as a consolidated group, may have limitations related to the amount of usage by each subsidiary or the consolidated group as described in the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, because of changes in ownership of the Company, the utilization of NOLs in any one-year will be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
2000 1999 ------------ ------------ DEFERRED TAX ASSETS NOL carryforward $ 4,500,000 $ 2,600,000 Deferred revenue - 5,000 Amortization of film costs 1,700,000 - Valuation allowance (6,170,000) (2,575,000) ------------ ------------ 30,000 30,000 ------------ ------------ DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES Depreciation 30,000 30,000 ------------ ------------ 30,000 30,000 ------------ ------------ $ - $ - ============ ============
Management believes that some of the excess NOL carryforwards over temporary differences may be utilized in future periods. However, due to the uncertainty of future taxable income and limitations related to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, a valuation allowance for the net amount of the deferred tax assets and liabilities has been recorded at December 31, 2000 and 1999.
Note 9 - Lease Commitments
The Company leases an office facility under operating lease that expires in August. Future minimum lease payments under this operating lease are as follows.
2001...................................... $ 71,500 2002...................................... 73,700 2003...................................... 75,900 2004...................................... 51,600 Thereafter................................ - ---------- Total minimum lease payments.............. $ 272,700 ==========
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies
In September 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with the director of The Adventures With Kanga Roddy television program, whereby the director would receive 2% in the distribution of net profits from the TV broadcasting, syndication, and video sales of the first 13 episodes of that program.
The Company has entered into a distribution agreement with KTEH, the public broadcasting system ("PBS") station serving the San Jose, California area, for the exclusive right to distribute the "The Adventures with Kanga Roddy" series throughout the United States. Under the terms of the Distribution Agreement, the Company will receive $430,000, which is based on delivery of 13 episodes to KTEH. This amount was recognized in revenue in prior years. KTEH agreed to purchase an additional 26 episodes and 2 one-hour specials for approximately $900,000. The Company recognized revenue of $433,000 during 1999 under this agreement. No revenue pursuant to these agreements was recognized during 2000. The agreement expires April 2001.
During 1998, the Company entered into a non-exclusive toy licensing agreement with Timeless Toys with respect to the "The Adventures with Kanga Roddy" television program. Under the agreement, the Company is entitled to an 8% royalty. The agreement expires in January 2001.
On December 27, 2000, the Company entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with respect to "The Adventures with Kanga Roddy" television program with World Channel, Inc.. Under the agreement, World Channel will have the exclusive rights for exhibition, distribution, process and reproduction and all commercial exploitation of the program for a period of five years. The agreement requires World Channel to make five annual installments of $600,000 on or before the end of each of the years 2001 through 2005.
Until December 31, 2000, BA Networks did not file tax returns and pay Value Added Tax ("VAT") amounting to $590,000 and income tax of $315,000. Such amounts have been accrued in these financial statements. Under PRC tax regulations, taxpayers are required to file their VAT and income tax returns including making the relevant tax payments by the 10th of the following month and the 15th day of the month following each calendar quarter, respectively. Delays in filing tax returns and making tax payments may result in tax authorities imposing late payment interest at 0.2% on a daily basis. Late payment penalties may also be imposed at the discretion of the tax authorities. Amounts payable, if any, depend on negotiation with the tax authorities, and any penalties or interest that may be levied are not determinable by management.
Note 11 - Related Party Transactions
During 2000 and 1999, the Company paid $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, to two stockholders for story lines and scripts for the production of the television series "The Adventures with Kanga Roddy."
Loan receivable from related parties are unsecured and due on demand.
Note 12 - New Authoritative Pronouncements
During 2000 Statement of Position ("SOP") 00-2, Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films, was issued. This new standard replaces Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 53, Financial Reporting by Producers and Distributors of Motion Picture Films. SOP 00-2 is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2000. Management does not expect the adoption of this new standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
Note 13 - Industry Segments
During 2000, the Company acquired 80% of Beijing Wisdom Net Technology, Co., Ltd (see Note 1), which is engaged in computer and communication network deployment and related consulting services. The Company is also involved in the development of educational television programs and fitness videos. These two lines of business are segmented into two categories for reporting purposes. Television and videos reflect the activities related to the development and production of educational television programs and fitness videos. Communication revenue and cost of sales related to the deployment of computer and communication network. The corporate segment includes $400,000 of sporting events sponsorship fees for 2000. The balance of revenues consists primarily of interest income.
The relative contributions to net sales, income from operations and identifiable assets of the Company's industry segments for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows:
2000 1999 ------------ ------------ Net Sales [1]: Videos and Television................................... $ 154,520 $ 517,995 Corporate............................................... 413,417 64,657 Network cabling - service & sales of related materials.. 895,016 - Sales of unrelated materials (other building materials). 2,149,624 - ------------ ------------ $ 3,612,577 $ 582,652 ============ ============ Depreciation and Amortization: Videos and Television................................... $ 121,894 $ 539,172 Network cabling - service & sales of related materials.. 3,694 - ------------ ------------ $ 125,588 $ 539,172 ============ ============ Capital Expenditures Videos and Television................................... $ 5,519 $ 8,243 ============ ============ Operating income (loss) Videos and Television................................... $ (5,597,010) $ (1,367,878) Network cabling & sales of unrelated materials.......... 352,689 - Corporate............................................... (8,310,791) (4,848,745) ------------ ------------ $(13,555,112) $ (6,216,623) ============ ============
[1] There were no sales between industry segments.
2000 1999 ------------ ------------ Identifiable Assets: Videos and Television................................... $ 3,391,081 $ 8,329,256 Network cabling & sales of unrelated materials.......... 5,506,753 - Corporate............................................... 254,239 957,194 ------------ ------------ $ 9,152,073 $ 9,286,450 Geographic Areas ============ ============ Net Sales United States........................................ $ 567,937 $ 582,652 People's Republic of China........................... 3,044,640 - ------------ ------------ $ 3,612,577 $ 582,652 ============ ============ Property United States........................................ $ 3,645,320 $ 9,286,450 People's Republic of China........................... 5,506,753 - ------------ ------------ $ 9,152,073 $ 9,286,450 ============ ============
Note 14 - Employment Agreements
During 1997, the Company entered into employment agreements with each of Mr. Chung, Mr. Chan, Mr. Berryessa, and Mr. Hutchins. Each agreement has a term of five years except Mr. Hutchins, which is two years. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company will pay to these individuals a base salary of $150,000, $150,000, $105,000 and $75,000 per year, respectively. Each agreement also provides for the following bonuses: (i) options to purchase 87,500, 87,500, 25,000 and 20,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company, respectively, exercisable at 120% of the public Offering price of the Common Stock of the Company upon consummation of the Offering ($6 per share) and (ii) $200,000, $200,000, $100,000 and $100,000, respectively, if all of the Warrants issued to the public in the Offering are exercised by the holders thereof within the five-year (two-year for Mr. Hutchins) exercise period of such Warrants. Additional options to purchase 20,000, 20,000, 15,000 and 10,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock will be granted at the end of each twelve-month period beginning July 1, 1998 at $6.5625 per share. The executives are also entitled to certain fringe benefits. If any of these individuals is terminated other than for cause, death or disability, the Company is obligated to pay such executive an amount equal to his base salary then in effect for the remaining term of the agreement. Mr. Berryessa and Mr. Hutchins voluntarily left the Company in August 1999 and September 2000, respectively.
Note 15 - Stock Plans
The Stock Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Company during 1997. Subsequently, the shares available under the plan were increased from 200,000 to 4,000,000. The Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and other stock awards to employees of the Company or any consultant or advisor engaged by the Company who renders bona fide services to the Company; provided, that such services are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital raising transaction. The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee"). Stock options may be granted by the Committee on such terms, including vesting and payment forms, as it deems appropriate in its discretion; provided, that no option may be exercised later than ten years after its grant, and the purchase price for incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options shall not be less than 100% and 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of grant, respectively.
Unless terminated by the Board of Directors, the Plan continues until December 2007. The Plan provides for the automatic grant to each of the Company's non-employee directors of (i) an option to purchase 1,250 shares of Common Stock on the date of such director's initial election or appointment to the Board of Directors (the "Initial Grant") and (ii) an option to purchase 500 shares of Common Stock on each anniversary thereof on which the director remains on the Board of Directors (the "Annual Grant"). The options will have an exercise price of 100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant and have a 10-year term.
Note 16 - Common Stock
The Company also issued 1,035,000 and 652,985 warrants in connection with the debentures issued during 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Company received no proceeds related to these warrants. The value of these warrants has been accounted for as original issue discount (OID). The OID is being amortized against the related debt. The Company has also issued 210,000 and 2,374,167 warrants during 2000 and 1999, respectively, as consideration for services provided to the Company. These warrants were valued at $380,943 and $1,329,593, respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, included in other assets is $0 and $215,000, respectively, related to unamortized costs of consulting agreements. During 1999, the Company also issued 175,000 warrants to redeem debentures. The Company, with the consent of the stockholders, affected a 1 for 4 reverse split of its common stock during 2000. All holders of the Company stock received one share of stock for every four shares held on the effective date of the reverse split. Shares for all years have been adjusted to reflect the split.
Note 17 - Stock Options
The Company applies the intrinsic value based method prescribed by Accounting Principals Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," in accounting for employee stock options and non-employee directors. Accordingly, compensation expense is recognized only when options are granted with a discounted exercise price. Any such compensation expense is recognized ratably over the associated service period, which is generally the vesting term.
Stock options granted to non-employees for services provided to the Company are accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." The Company accounted for 597,000 and 1,109,834 options under this method with a value of $489,495 and $393,050 during 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Pro forma net earnings and earnings per share information, as required by SFAS 123, has been determined as if the Company had accounted for employee stock options under SFAS 123's fair value method. The fair value of these options was estimated at grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for fiscal 2000 and 1999, respectively: risk free interest rate of 5.50% and 5.00%; dividend yield of 0% for both years; expected option life of 7.5 and 7 years; and volatility of 192% and 140%.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the one-year average vesting period of the options. The Company's pro forma net loss for the year ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, was $(15,996,000) and $(8,000,000) and pro forma net loss per share was $(2.18) and $(3.36).
Shares of Common Stock ---------------------------------------------- Available For Grant of Options Option / Award Under plan Warrants --------------- -------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 1998.... - 200,000 469,875 Authorized.................. 1,750,000 - - Granted..................... (1,224,583) 1,224,583 800,538 Exercised or Lapsed......... - (241,916) (346,250) --------------- -------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 1999.... 525,417 1,182,667 924,163 Authorized.................. 1,500,000 - - Granted..................... (1,610,500) 1,610,500 1,035,000 Exercised or Lapsed......... - (677,750) (293,542) --------------- -------------- ------------- Balance, December 31, 2000.... 414,917 2,115,417 1,665,621 =============== ============== =============
Options and Warrants Options and Warrants Outstanding Exercisable ------------------------------------ ----------------------- Weighted Average Weighted Weighted Remaining Average Average Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise Outstanding Life Price Exercisable Price ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------- ---------- 1999 - ----------- Options.... 1,182,667 8.5 $ 5.80 734,604 $ 7.04 Warrants... 924,163 2.6 16.60 899,163 16.96 2000 - ----------- Options.... 2,115,417 7.0 2.95 1,562,292 3.31 Warrants... 1,665,621 2.5 $ 9.96 1,665,621 $ 9.96
Note 18 -Debenture Conversion
On December 27, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with Holley Holding (U.S.A.) Ltd. (Holley), in which Holley agreed to acquire all outstanding debentures of the Company from the debenture holders. They also agreed that they would convert the debentures to common stock upon acquisition from the debenture holders. The debentures were purchased from the debenture holders and the debentures were converted to common stock on January 4, 2001. As part of the agreement, the conversion terms of the debentures were changed and the debentures were then converted to 13,717,045 shares of common stock. In connection with the agreement, the Company is obligated to issue 2,404,960 shares of stock to the prior debenture holders and certain other individuals. The Company has also agreed to issue 2,325,000 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company at a price of $0.16 per share. The Company also issued warrants and options to various parties related to the conversion. The value of the additional shares issued as a result of the change in conversion terms and securities issued in connection with the transaction was $2,078,391. This amount has been accrued and charged to expense as of December 31, 2000, the period in which the parties agreed to all terms of the transaction. The unaudited proforma presentation on the balance sheet of the Company presents the financial position of the Company as if this transaction was completed as of December 31, 2000.
Note 19 -Subsequent Events
In connection with the debenture conversion described in Note 18, Holley also agreed to contribute additional capital of $1,000,000 in exchange for 6,250,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The Company also entered into an agreement with an officer of Holley in which this person agreed to contribute additional capital of $1,000,000 in exchange for 6,250,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
Subsequent to year-end the Company entered into an agreement with The Holley Group of China ("Holley") to form a new subsidiary called "Power Automation Corporation". The terms of the agreement call for a joint investment from both ACEI and the Holley Group of over $800,000 and will give the Company 62.5% ownership of the newly formed Power Automation Corp. The Company also entered into an agreement for the development and delivery of up to 1,000,000 units of electronic, three-phase, multi function meters to Holley Science & Technology of Zhejiang China (``Holley Science'') over the next five years. The agreement calls for 100,000 units to be delivered within 2001 at an average sale price of $255 per unit.
Subsequent to year-end the Company increased the authorized shares of common stock from 40,000,000 to 100,000,000
Subsequent to year-end the Company was notified by NASDAQ that the common stock of the Company failed to meet the eligibility requirements to continue to be listed on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market. Effective April 3, 2001, the Company's stock began trading on the Over The Counter ("OTC") Bulletin Board.
On March 28, 2001 BA Networks and Heilongjiang Guomai Telecom Company Ltd. ("Ha Guo Mai"), entered into an agreement whereby BA Networks committed to contribute $337,000 to form a cooperative project with Ha Guo Mai to expand BA Networks' business in the broadband access market. BA Networks will have a 35% interest in the project.
Note 20 -Going Concern
Management's plans and the ongoing operations of the Company are expected to require working capital during 2001. In addition the Company has experienced continuing losses from operations. These factors cause substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Management will be required to obtain additional capital to fund the ongoing operations during the remainder of 2001. Management expects to raise additional capital through the stock purchase agreements with Holley.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of operations. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the success of obtaining additional capital and, thereafter, on attaining profitability. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in the implementation of its plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments in the event the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. |
Exhibit Description |
1.1(1) |
Form of Underwriting Agreement |
3.1(1) |
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated April |
3.11(5) |
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated June 4 |
3.2(1) |
Bylaws |
4.1(1) |
Specimen stock certificate |
4.2(1) |
Warrant Agreement with form of Warrant |
4.3(1) |
Form of Underwriters' Warrant |
4.41(4) |
Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 2, 1998 |
4.42(4) |
Form of Debenture dated July 2, 1998 |
4.43(4) |
Joint Escrow Instructions |
4.44(4) |
Registration Rights Agreement dated July 2, 1998 |
4.45(4) |
Form of Warrant dated July 2, 1998 |
4.461(7) |
Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 19, 1999 |
4.462(7) |
Form of Debenture dated January 19, 1999 |
4.463(7) |
Joint Escrow Instructions dated January 19, 1999 |
4.464(7) |
Registration Rights Agreement dated January 19, 1999 |
4.465(7) |
Form of Warrant dated January 19, 1999 |
4.471(9) |
Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 17, 1999 |
4.472(9) |
Form of Debenture dated June 17, 1999 |
4.473(9) |
Joint Escrow Instructions dated June 17, 1999 |
4.474(9) |
Registration Rights Agreement dated June 17, 1999 |
4.475(9) |
Form of Warrants dated June 17, 1999 |
4.481(10) |
Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 24, 1999 |
4.482(10) |
Form of Debenture dated September 24, 1999 |
4.483(10) |
Joint Escrow Instructions dated September 24, 1999 |
4.484(10) |
Registration Rights Agreement dated September 24, 1999 |
4.485(10) |
Form of Warrants dated September 24, 1999 |
4.491(16) |
Private Equity Line of Credit between Sibson Holdings, Ltd, and American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
4.492(16) |
Loan Agreement between American Champion Entertainment, Inc. the Lenders Signatory Hereto |
5(1) |
Opinion of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP |
10.1(1) |
1997 Stock Plan |
10.2(1) |
Form of Stock Option Agreement for 1997 Stock Plan |
10.3(1) |
1997 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan |
10.4(1) |
Form of Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Agreement |
10.8(1) |
Promissory Note dated December 15, 1994 made payable by Messrs. Chung and Chan and their wives in favor of Michael Triantos Inc. Money Purchase and Profit Sharing Pension Plans Trust |
10.9(1) |
Employment Agreement between the Company and George Chung dated March 4, 1997, effective upon the closing date of the Offering |
10.10(1) |
Employment Agreement between the Company and Anthony Chan dated March 4, 1997, effective upon the closing date of the Offering |
10.11(1) |
Employment Agreement between the Company and Don Berryessa dated March 4, 1997, effective upon the closing date of the Offering |
10.12(1) |
Employment Agreement between the Company, AC Media and Jan Hutchins dated March 4, 1997, effective upon the closing date of the Offering |
10.13(1) |
Convertible Loan Agreement dated as of May 5, 1995, between ABK and David Y. Lei |
10.15(1) |
Amended Deal Memo between ABK and Rick Fichter dated February 23, 1997, with respect to payments related to the Kanga Roddy Series |
10.17(1) |
Form of Indemnification Agreement |
10.19(1) |
Letter dated October 29, 1996 from the Company to Tim Pettitt regarding certain payments to the Montanas |
10.20(1) |
Distribution Agreement dated June 18, 1996 by and between America's Best Karate and InteliQuest |
10.21(1) |
Distribution Agreement, dated May 6, 1997, by and between KTEH San Jose Public Television and American Champion Media, Inc. |
10.22(1) |
Letter Agreement, dated June 1997, between AC Media, Inc. and Sega of America, Inc. |
10.23(1) |
Business Loan Agreement between America's Best Karate and Karen Shen |
10.24(1) |
Business Loan Agreement between America's Best Karate and Thomas J. Woo |
10.25(2) |
Licensing Agent Agreement, dated July 25, 1997, between American Champion Media, Inc. and Sega of America, Inc. |
10.26(3) |
Continuous Distribution Agreement dated April 20, 1998 between KTEH, San Jose and American Champion Media, Inc. |
10.27(3) |
Sponsorship Agreement dated April 29, 1998 between Sara Lee Corporation and American Champion Media, Inc. |
10.28(3) |
Engagement Agreement dated April 24, 1998 between JW Charles and American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
10.29(5) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement with George Chung, dated July 1998 |
10.30(5) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement with Anthony Chan, dated July 1998 |
10.31(5) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement with Don Berryessa, dated July 1998 |
10.32(5) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement with Jan Hutchins, dated July 1998 |
10.33(5) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement with Mae Lyn Woo, dated July 1998 |
10.34(5) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement with Kristen Simpson, dated 1998 |
10.35(6) |
International Distribution Agreement with Portfolio Entertainment dated August 19, 1998 |
10.36(6) |
Video Distribution Agreement for the Kanga Roddy Series with Kreative Video Products dated August 19, 1998 |
10.37(6) |
Video Distribution Agreement for the Montana Exercise Video with Kreative Video Products dated August 21, 1998 |
10.38(8) |
Consultant Agreement between Olympia Partners, LLC, Dalton Kent Securities Group, Inc. and American Champion Entertainment, Inc |
10.39(8) |
Merchant Licensing Agreement between Timeless Toys and American Champion Media, Inc. |
10.40(8) |
Loan Agreement between Olympia Partners and American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
10.41(8) |
SEGA Agreement termination letter. |
10.42(8) |
Consultant Agreement between American Champion Entertainment, and Trademark Management |
10.43(11) |
Termination of Kreative Video Products, Inc. |
10.44(11) |
Video Products distribution agreement between Fast Forward Marketing, Inc. and American Champion Entertainment. Inc. |
10.45(11) |
Consultant Agreement between Chris Scoggin, LTD. And American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
10.46(12) |
Consulting Services Agreement between Consor, Inc., and American Champion Marketing Group, Inc. |
10.47(12) |
Licensing Agreement between Brighter Child Interactive, LLC and American Champion Media, Inc. |
10.48(13) |
Licensing Agreement between Prestige Toys and American Champion Marketing Group, Inc. |
10.49(13) |
Stock Exchange Agreement between Great Wall International Sports Media Company and American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
10.50(14) |
Licensing Agent Agreement between Funschool.com Corporation and American Champion Marketing Group, Inc. (portions deleted pursuant to request for confidential treatment |
10.51(14) |
Licensing Agent Agreement between Mainframe Entertainment, In American Champion Marketing Group, Inc. (portions deleted pursuant to request for confidential treatment |
10.52(14) |
Stock Exchange Agreement between Beijing Wisdom Network Technology Company, Ltd. and American Champion Entertainment, Inc. |
10.521 |
Amendment No.1 to Stock Exchange Agreement with Beijing Wisdom Network Technology Company, Ltd. |
10.53(15) |
Sponsorship Agreement between Shun Li De Commerce and Trading American Champion Media, Inc. for sponsorship of boxing event |
10.54(15) |
Deal Memorandum between Irwin Toy Limited and American Champion Marketing Group, Inc. for the licensing of characters from the program "ReBoot" produced by Mainframe Entertainment, Inc. (portions deleted pursuant to request for confidential treatment) |
10.55(17) |
Licensing Agreement between ES Originals and American Champion Marketing Group |
10.56(17) |
Licensing Agreement between Romar International and American Champion Marketing Group |
10.57(17) |
Licensing Agreement between Cutting Edge Industries and American Champion Marketing Group |
10.58(18) |
Agreement for Purchase of Convertible Debt |
10.59(18) |
Stock Purchase Agreement with Holley Holding (U.S.A. Ltd.) |
10.60(18) |
Licensing Agreement with World Channel, Inc. |
10.601 |
Amendment No.1 to Licensing Agreement with World Channel, Inc. |
10.602 |
Amendment No.2 to Licensing Agreement with World Channel, Inc. |
10.61 |
Stock Purchase Agreement with Mr. Yuanhao Li |
10.611 |
Promissory Note for Stock Purchase Agreement with Mr. Yuanhao Li |
21.1(1) |
Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
_____________
(1) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on March 21, 1997 or Form SB-2/A filed March 3 and June 20, and incorporated by reference herein.
(2) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-KSB filed with the SEC on March 30, 1998 and incorporated by reference herein.
(3) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on May 15, 1998 and incorporated by reference herein.
(4) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form S-3 filed with the SEC On August 3, 1998 and incorporated by reference herein.
(5) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on August 7, 1998 and incorporated by reference herein.
(6) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on November 16, 1998 and incorporated by reference herein.
(7) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form S-3 filed with the SEC On Feburary 12, 1999 and incorporated by reference herein.
(8) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-KSB filed with the SEC on March 31, 1999 and incorporated by reference herein.
(9) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form S-3 filed with the SEC on July 16, 1999 and incorporated by reference herein.
(10) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form S-3 filed with the SEC on November 5, 1999 and incorporated by reference herein
(11) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on August 16, 1999 and incorporated by reference herein.
(12) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on November 17, 1999 and incorporated by reference herein.
(13) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-KSB filed with the SEC on March 30, 2000 and incorporated by reference herein.
(14) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on May 15, 2000 and incorporated by reference herein.
(15) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on August 14, 2000 and incorporated by reference herein.
(16) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form SB-2A filed with the SEC on October 20, 2000 and incorporated by reference herein.
(17) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC on November 14, 2000 and incorporated by reference herein.
(18) Filed as an exhibit with the registrant's Form S-8 filed with the SEC on January 22, 2001 and incorporated by reference herein.
EXHIBIT 10.521
Amendment No.1 to Stock Exchange Agreement with
Beijing Wisdom Network Technology Company, Ltd.
AMENDMENT No. 1
to
Agreement Concerning the Exchange of Common Stock
among
American Champion Entertainment, Inc. ("ACEI")
and
Beijing Wisdom Network Technology Company, Ltd. ("BA Network")
and
The Shareholders of Beijing Wisdom Network Technology Company, Ltd.
This Amendment is made by and between ACEI and BA Network concerning amendments to certain paragraphs and clauses of the original agreement. Other than the ones identified in this Amendment, all other clauses and the rights and covenants of the parties shall remain unchanged.
Beginning with page 5, second paragraph:
WHEREAS, ACEI desires to acquire 80.00% of all of the issued and outstanding shares of BA Network, in exchange for a total value of $4,672,050 of either ACEI authorized but unissued shares of the common stock, $0.0001 par value (the "Exchange Stock"), or partially in cash; and such Exchange Stock and cash, shall be granted in three parts:
Clause I (in its entirety), and
Clause II (in its entirety), and
Clause III (in its entirety)
are to be deleted and replaced by:
WHEREAS, ACEI desires to acquire 80.00% of all of the issued and outstanding shares of BA Network, with a cash payment of US$300,000.00 from ACEI to BA Network which was already made on October 1, 2000, plus a payment of 800,000 shares of ACEI common stock. Such shares shall have registration rights and ACEI shall include such shares in its next registration statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
ACEI will use its best efforts to cause its subsidiary, BA Network, to be separately listed on the OTC Bulletin Board within the first half of 2001. The new listing of BA Network will be subjected to rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 that apply to "spin-offs."
ACEI foresees the new ownership structure to be: i) the existing shareholders of BA Networks to own 20% of the then listed company, ii) ACEI or its assigns to own 20% to 40% of the then listed company, and iii) the balance to comprise of shares in the public float. It is also contemplated that a round of the financing to occur either simultaneously or shortly thereafter to the listing in which case the ownership percentages to the parties will be diluted accordingly.
In addition, BA Network shall provide ACEI with approvals from its board of directors and from its group of current 20% owners, within 2 weeks from the date of executing this Amendment.
The above is inclusive of all changes effected by this Amendment and any further alteration shall be approved in writing by the parties.
APPROVED |
APPROVED |
By: /s/ Anthony K. Chan |
By: /s/ Lin Tao |
EXHIBIT 10.601
Amendment No.1 to Licensing Agreement with
World Channel, Inc.
Amendment No.1
to
Licensing Agreement
This Amendment No.1 to the Licensing Agreement is made on the 19th day of February, 2001,
Between American Champion Media, Inc. (The Licensor)
22320 Foothill Blvd., Suite 260
Hayward, CA 94541
And World Channel Inc. (The Licensee)
131 So. Maple Ave., Suite 6
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
WHEREBY IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED as follows:
Clause 6 shall be changed to read as following:
6. The Licensee shall pay to the Licensor in consideration of the right granted under this Agreement a Licensing Fee of US$3,000,000 in total. The Licensee shall make the first payment of $300,000 by March 31, 2001 and the second payment of $300,000 by September 30, 2001. Thereafter the Licensee shall pay to the Licensor four annual installment payments of US$600,000 each on or before the end of the years 2002 through 2005.
Licensee shall pledge the amount of $800,000 in its appraised value of company equipment as collateral for the above payments. In the event that Licensee fails to make the License Fee payments to Licensor on time, Licensor should notice Licensee in writing and has the right to liquidate Licensee's pledged equipment to compensate for the lost of License Fee, and Licensor may terminate this Agreement with a 30-day written notice.
All other clauses and terms shall remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement as of the day and year first above written by affixing their respective corporate seals under the hands of their proper signing officers duly authorized on that behalf.
For and on behalf of |
For and on behalf of |
By: /s/ Anthony K. Chan |
By: /s/ Alan Mok |
EXHIBIT 10.602
Amendment No.2 to Licensing Agreement with World Channel, Inc.
Amendment No.2
to
Licensing Agreement
This Amendment No.2 to the Licensing Agreement that was signed between the parties on December 27, 2000, is executed on March 28, 2001,
Between American Champion Media, Inc. (The Licensor)
22320 Foothill Blvd., Suite 260
Hayward, CA 94541
And World Channel Inc. (The Licensee)
131 So. Maple Ave., Suite 6
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
WHEREBY IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED as follows:
Under Clause 2.:
That the grant of license and rights by the Licensor to the Licensee according to the Licensing Agreement shall not include projects in the form of motion pictures and the resulting video products of such motion pictures.
License Period: shall be deleted and be replaced with following -
Five (5) years commencing on date of delivery of materials. Licensee has the option to renew the Licensing Agreement for another five (5) year term at the same terms and conditions as specified in the Licensing Agreement.
All other clauses and terms shall remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement as of the day and year first above written by affixing their signatures of their proper signing officers duly authorized on that behalf.
For and on behalf of |
For and on behalf of |
By: /s/ Anthony K. Chan |
By: /s/ Alan Mok |
EXHIBIT 10.61
Stock Purchase Agreement with Mr. Yuanhao Li
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the 27th day of December, 2000, by and among American Champion Entertainment, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Delaware, with its principal offices at 22320 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, California 94541 ("Seller"), and, Mr. Yuanhao Li, having an address at 31 Ashglen Way, Markham, Ontario, L3R 3A6, Canada ("Purchaser").
WHEREAS, Purchaser wishes to purchase certain newly issued shares of common stock of Seller, and Seller wishes to sell such shares to Purchaser.
NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound hereby, and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURCHASE AND SALE OF STOCK
1.1 Terms. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, and in reliance upon the mutual representations, covenants, agreements and warranties herein contained, and for, and in consideration of the aggregate payment by Purchaser to Seller in the amount of $1,000,000 (the "Purchase Price"), the parties hereby agree that, at the closing:
(i) Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and convey to Purchaser and Purchaser shall purchase 6,250,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par per share of Seller ("Common Stock"). Seller shall deliver at the Closing certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (the "Shares"), in the denominations set forth by Purchaser.
(ii) In consideration for the sale of the Shares, Purchaser shall make, and Seller shall accept, payment of the Purchase Price by delivery of a certified or official bank check or checks payable to Seller, or wire transfer, in the amount of $1,000,000, or a promissory note from Purchaser to Seller for the same amount due not later than March 31, 2001.
(iii) Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, in the event the Seller is advised by The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") that the sale of the Shares without prior approval by the stockholders of the Seller will result in the delisting of the Seller from Nasdaq, Seller or Purchaser, in their sole discretion, may upon written demand to the other party require that the Shares be returned to Seller for cancellation and the full amount of the Purchase Price be reflected as a debt of the Seller to Purchaser, on the terms and conditions set forth in the promissory note attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1(iv).
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller hereby represents and warrants, upon which representations and warranties Purchaser relies, as follows:
2.1. Corporate Organization. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its state of incorporation, and has all requisite power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease and operate its properties and carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder. Seller is qualified, licensed or registered to do business in any states where the nature of its business and activities and the character of the properties owned by it, require it to be so qualified, licensed or registered, except where the failure to be so qualified, licensed or registered would not have a materially adverse effect on the business or operations of Seller.
2.2. Power and Authority. Seller has the full, absolute and unrestricted right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement, and to carry out the transaction contemplated hereby; nor will it violate any statute, law, regulation, rule, court or administrative judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree which is applicable to Seller or any of its properties, or to which Seller is subject or by which it is bound. All actions of Seller necessary to authorize it to execute, deliver and consummate this Agreement have been duly and validly authorized and taken, and no further actions or authorizations are required. This Agreement constitutes the valid, legally binding obligation of Seller, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms. The Shares, when issued, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. The Shares, when issued, will be free and clear of all liens, charges, encumbrances, liabilities and restrictions of every kind, nature or description.
2.3. No Violations. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in any breach of, or constitute a default under, the Certificate or Articles of Incorporation or By-laws of Seller, or any agreement, instrument or obligation to which Seller is a party or by which it is bound.
2.4. Litigation. Seller is not a party to, or the subject of, any action, suit, litigation, claim, administrative proceeding or governmental or quasi-governmental investigation relating to Seller, its operations, properties, business or prospects, or to this Agreement or the consummation or the transactions contemplated hereby, or material to such transactions; nor to the best of the knowledge of Seller is any such action, suit, litigation, proceeding or investigation threatened or contemplated, nor does there exist any basis for any of the same. Seller is not subject to any order, judgment, decree or obligation which would limit its ability to operate its business in the ordinary course.
2.5. Condition of Assets. All of Seller's assets are in good operating condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and are adequate for the uses to which they are being put.
2.6. Taxes. Seller has paid (and, as to any of the following which are payable after the date hereof, Seller has properly and adequately reserved against and will pay when due) all income taxes, sales and use taxes, unemployment taxes, ad valorem taxes, property taxes, excise taxes, duties and imports, and all other taxes of every kind, character or description imposed by any federal, state or local governmental or quasi-governmental authority (collectively, "Taxes"), required to be paid with respect to the assets or operations of Seller for all periods prior to the Closing Date. All federal, state and local tax returns and reports (collectively, "Returns") to be filed by Seller with respect thereto have been accurately prepared, duly executed and filed or will be so prepared, executed and filed before their respective due dates, and all Taxes due with respect to such returns as filed have been paid (or will be so paid) by Seller in full, except where the failure to make any such payments would not have a material adverse effect upon Seller. Seller has not received, and there are not outstanding, any notices of any material deficiencies, adjustments, assessments or changes in assessments or increases in Taxes or tax rates with respect to any Taxes, or other charges which are due or required to be filed at or prior to the date hereof, and which have not been paid in full or otherwise fully settled and satisfied. No extension of time is in effect for the assessment of deficiencies against Seller nor has any waiver of any statute of limitations with respect to any taxable year.
2.7. Compliance with Laws. Seller has complied with, and is currently in compliance with all statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, judgments, decrees and orders, of any government, court or governmental or quasi-governmental authority, to which it is subject or by which it is bound, except where the failure to comply therewith would not have a material adverse effect upon the Seller. Seller has all material permits, licenses and authorizations required for the operation of its business as it is presently conducted
("Permits"), and all of such Permits are in full force and effect.
2.8. Labor Matters.
(i) No employees of Seller are represented by any labor organization and, as of the date hereof, no labor organization or group of employees of Seller has made a demand for recognition, has filed a petition seeking a representation proceeding or given Seller notice of any intention to hold an election of a collective bargaining representative. There is no strike, work stoppage, or labor disturbance pending or threatened which involves any employee of Seller;
(ii) There are no unfair employment or labor practice charges which are presently pending. Seller has no employment-related litigation or administrative proceedings which are presently pending, filed by or on behalf of any employee of Seller or involving any employee of Seller; and
(iii) As of the date hereof, there are no presently pending or threatened, claims by any governmental authority, labor organization or employee of Seller alleging that Seller has violated any applicable laws respecting employment practices. Seller is in compliance in all material respects with its obligations under all statutes, executive orders and other governmental regulations governing its employment practices, including without limitation, provisions relating to wages, hours, equal opportunity and payment of social security and other taxes.
2.9. Trademarks; Trade Names; Etc. All patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights and similar rights (collectively, "Rights"), and any applications in respect thereof, and inventions, processes and formulae (collectively, "Processes") used by Seller in whole or in part for the conduct of its business, all of which are owned by Seller free and clear of any and all licenses, liens, claims, security interests, charges or encumbrances whatsoever, are valid and in good standing, and do not to the best of Seller's knowledge infringe upon, and have not to the best of Seller's knowledge, in the past infringed upon, the rights of any other person, firm or corporation.
2.10. Insurance. Seller maintains adequate policies of fire, liability, title, professional liability, theft, employee fidelity workers' compensation and all other forms of casualty and liability insurance. All of such policies are sufficient for compliance with all requirements of law and of all contracts, commitments and agreements of any nature to which Seller is a party, and provide coverage for property in limits of not less than the amounts sufficient to replace all property owned by Seller upon loss, with no co-insurance penalties applicable thereto. Seller is not in default under any of such policies or binders, and Seller has not failed to give any notice or to present any claim under any such policy or binder in a due and timely fashion. There are no facts upon which an insurer might be justified in reducing coverage or increasing premiums on existing policies or binders. There are no outstanding unpaid claims under any such policies or binders.
2.11. Public Reports.
Purchaser has had an opportunity to review the filings of Seller made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Filings"). The filings are true and accurate in all material respects, do not contain any material misstatements and do not omit to state any material information required to be set forth therein.
2.12. Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. None of the representations and warranties made by Seller contained in this Agreement, including all Exhibits, nor in any statement, document, certificate, schedule, list, memorandum or other writing (collectively, "Statements") furnished or to be furnished by Seller pursuant hereto, or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, is or will be incorrect or incomplete, or contains or will contain any untrue statement of fact, and none of such representations, warranties and Statements omits or will omit to state a fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading. There is no fact known to Seller which Seller has not disclosed in this Agreement, or in an Exhibit hereto, or in a Statement, which adversely affects or may reasonably be expected to affect adversely the business or assets of Seller.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller, upon which representations and warranties Seller relies, as follows:
3.1. Power and Authority. The Purchaser has the full, absolute and unrestricted right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transaction contemplated hereby; nor will it violate any statute, law, regulation, rule, court or administrative judgment, order or decree which is applicable to any Purchaser, or to which it is subject or by which it is bound. This Agreement constitutes the valid, legally binding obligation of Purchaser and is enforceable in accordance with its terms.
3.2. Litigation. Purchaser is not a party to, or the subject of, any action, suit, litigation, claim, administrative proceeding or governmental or quasi-governmental investigation relating this Agreement or the consummation or the transactions contemplated hereby, or material to such transactions; nor to the best of the knowledge of each Purchaser is any such action, suit, litigation, proceeding or investigation threatened or contemplated, nor does there exist any basis for any of the same.
3.3. Acquisition for Investment. Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in the Shares, and is able to bear the economic risks of such investment. Purchaser acknowledges that:
(i) they have been given the opportunity to ask questions of Seller's management; and
(ii) the sale of the Shares has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"); there is no commitment to register the Shares or the Warrants under the Securities Act except as provided in Article IV; and Purchasers are relying on the exemption from such registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering.
3.4. Accuracy of Representations and Warranties. None of the representations and warranties made by Purchaser contained in this Agreement, including all Exhibits, nor in any Statement furnished or to be furnished by Purchaser pursuant hereto, or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, is or will be incorrect or incomplete, or contains or will contain any untrue statement of fact, and none of such representations, warranties and Statements omits or will omit to state a fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading.
ARTICLE IV
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
4.1 Registration. Upon the written request of the Purchaser, all of the Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (collectively, the "Securities"), shall be registered for resale pursuant to the Securities Act, pursuant to which Seller shall:
i. prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") a registration statement and shall use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective and remain effective until all the Securities are sold or become capable of being publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act.
ii. prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such registration statement effective and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the sale or other disposition of all securities covered by such registration statement whenever Purchaser shall desire to sell or otherwise dispose of the same (including prospectus supplements with respect to the sales of securities from time to time in connection with a registration statement pursuant to Rule 415 of the Commission);
iii. furnish to Purchaser such numbers of copies of a summary prospectus or other prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus or any amendment or supplement to any prospectus, in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act, and such other documents, as Purchaser may reasonably request in order to facilitate the public sale or other disposition of the Securities owned by Purchaser;
iv. use its best efforts to list such Securities on any securities exchange on which any securities of the Seller are then listed, if the listing of such Securities is then permitted under the rules of such exchange;
v. notify Purchaser, at any time when a prospectus relating thereto covered by such registration statement is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the happening of any event of which it has knowledge as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing; and
vi. take such other actions as shall be reasonably requested by Purchaser to facilitate the registration and sale of the Securities; provided, however, that Seller shall not be obligated to take any actions not specifically required elsewhere herein which in the aggregate would cost in excess of $5,000.
4.2 Expenses. All expenses incurred in the registration of the Securities shall be paid by Seller, including, without limitation, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Seller, all registration and filing fees for the Purchaser's Securities under federal securities laws; provided, however, Seller shall not be liable for (a) any discounts or commissions to any underwriter; (b) any stock transfer taxes incurred with respect to Securities sold, or (c) the fees and expenses of counsel for Purchaser, provided that Seller will pay the costs and expenses of Seller's counsel when Seller's counsel is representing any or all selling security holders.
4.3. Indemnification. In the event the Shares are included in a registration statement pursuant to this Agreement:
i. Seller Indemnity. Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser, the affiliates, officers, directors and partners of each Purchaser, any underwriter (as defined in the Securities Act) for Purchaser, and each person, if any, who controls Purchaser or underwriter (within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (joint or several) to which they may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any of the following statements, omissions or violations (collectively a "Violation"): (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement including any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein or any amendments or supplements thereto, (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein, (iii) any violation or alleged violation by Seller of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or (iv) any state securities law or any rule or regulation promulgated under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law, and Seller shall reimburse Purchaser, affiliate, officer or director or partner, underwriter or controlling person for any legal or other expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action; provided, however, that Seller shall not be liable to any Purchaser in any such case for any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action to the extent that it arises out of or is based upon a Violation.
ii. Purchaser Indemnity. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller, its affiliates, its counsel, officers, directors, shareholders and representatives, any underwriter (as defined in the Act) and each person, if any, who controls Seller or the underwriter (within the meaning of the Securities Act or liabilities (joint or several) to which they may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law, and Purchaser shall reimburse Seller and each such affiliate, officer or director or partner, underwriter or controlling person for any legal or other expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action; insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions and respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any statements or information provided by Purchaser to Seller in connection with the offer or sale of Securities.
iii. Survival of Indemnity. The indemnification provided by this Agreement shall be a continuing right to indemnification and shall survive the registration and sale of any Shares by any person entitled to indemnification hereunder and the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
5.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Exhibits hereto, constitutes and sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and there are no other prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements, understandings, undertakings, negotiations, promises, discussions, warranties or covenants not specifically referred to or contained herein or attached hereto. No supplement, modification, termination in whole or in part, or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.
5.2. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party; except that Purchaser may, without such consent, assign all such rights and such obligations to a wholly- owned subsidiary of Purchaser, which shall assume all obligations and liabilities hereunder.
5.3. Headings. The headings or titles of the various paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted merely for the purpose of convenience and do not expressly or by implication or intention, limit, define, extend or affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or the specific terms or text of the section so designated.
5.4. Law Governing. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects, whether as to validity, construction, interpretation, capacity performance or otherwise, by the laws of the State of New York. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement or in any other instrument referred to herein shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then and in that event, to the maximum extent permitted by law, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement or any other such instrument.
5.5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the corporate parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers and the individual parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
AMERICAN CHAMPION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Anthony K. Chan
Anthony K. Chan
President & CEO
MR. YUANHAO LI
By: /s/ Yuanhao
Li
EXHIBIT 10.611
Promissory Note for Stock Purchase Agreement with Mr. Yuanhao Li
PROMISSORY NOTE
This Promissory Note is made this December 27, 2000, by and between American Champion Entertainment, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "ACEI"), a Delaware corporation located at 22320 Foothill Blvd., Suite 260, Hayward, California 94541, U.S.A. and Mr. Yuanhao Li, an individual located at 31 Ashglen Way, Markham, Ontario, L3R 3A6, Canada (hereinafter referred to as "Debtor").
Recitals
WHEREAS, on December 27, 2000, Debtor entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "SPA") for the purchase of 6,250,000 shares of the ACEI common stock $.0001 par value per share.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SPA, Debtor agreed to execute this Promissory Note.
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the foregoing and following promises, covenants, conditions, and premises, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy, sufficiency, and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Agreement
1. Recitals Part of Agreement. The recitals are a material part of this Agreement.
2. Payment. Debtor hereby promises to pay, in lawful money of the United States, to the order of ACEI, the principal of $1,000,000.00 on or before March 31, 2001.
3. Collection Costs. Debtor agrees to pay the actual expenditures made in any attempt to collect the amount due pursuant to the Promissory Note.
4. Waiver or Presentment, Notice of Dishonor and Protest. Debtor waives presentment, demand, and protest, and the right to assert any statute of limitations.
5. Debtor's Obligations by this Agreement. The obligations of Debtor by this Agreement are as follows:
6. Termination. This Promissory Note and Agreement will continue in effect and will terminate when Debtor completes performance of obligations to ACEI.
7. Miscellaneous. No waiver by ACEI of any breach or default will be a waiver of any breach or default occurring later. A waiver will be valid only if it is in writing and signed by ACEI. This Promissory Note and Agreement will bind and benefit the successors and assignees of the parties, but Debtor may not assign its rights under the Promissory Note and Agreement without ACEI's prior written consent. This contract will be governed by the laws of State of California, as amended from time to time. This Promissory Note and Security Agreement is the entire agreement, and supersedes any prior agreement or understandings, between ACEI and Debtor.
Signed this 27th day of December, 2000,
at 22320 Foothill Blvd., Suite 260, Hayward, CA 94541
By Debtor: /s/ Yuanhao Li
Yuanhao Li
Accepted:
By: /s/ Anthony K. Chan
Anthony K. Chan
President & CEO
American Champion Entertainment, Inc.