-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UEJ2dDs15E42igjuTPbq7Pv24ZY42tdzfzTLixhdgxcgEcVXnDNVCPYJb16RgCar uaik5keWTj/1cRljMDZuXw== 0001005477-01-003164.txt : 20010514 0001005477-01-003164.hdr.sgml : 20010514 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001005477-01-003164 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010504 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010511 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GSV INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051591 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374] IRS NUMBER: 133979226 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23901 FILM NUMBER: 1630917 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 NEWARK AVENUE CITY: JERSEY CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 07302 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125323553 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 116 NEWARK AVENUE CITY: JERSEY CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 07302 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CYBERSHOP INTERNATIONAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19971217 8-K 1 0001.txt CURRENT REPORT SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20552 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 4, 2001 --------------------------------------------------------- Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) GSV, Inc. --------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 000-23901 13-3979226 (State or other (File No.) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification Number) 191 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880 ------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 221-2690 116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 --------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last Report) GSV, INC. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT ------------------------------------ Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant On May 7, 2001, GSV, Inc. received notice from its independent accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP, of Arthur Andersen's resignation from engagement as GSV's independent public accountants. Arthur Andersen's report on GSV's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 contained a modified opinion as to an uncertainty regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Arthur Andersen's report on GSV's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1999 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. In connection with audits of the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2000, there were no disagreements between GSV and Arthur Andersen on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Arthur Andersen, would have caused it to make a reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its reports. During the two most recent fiscal years, there were no reportable events described under Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K. On May 9, 2001, Comiskey & Company, P.C. was engaged as GSV's new independent public accountants. Item 5. Other Events In a press release dated May 8, 2001, GSV announced that, on May 4, 2001, Gilad Gat was elected as the President and the Chief Executive Officer of GSV, Inc., replacing Jeffrey S. Tauber who has resigned from these positions. Mr. Tauber also resigned as a Director of GSV and as its Chairman. GSV additionally reported the election of Harvey Doliner, a member of its Board of Directors, to serve as its Chief Financial Officer, and the election of Mr. Gat, Danny Golan and Yoav Bitter to the Board of Directors. GSV also announced that it has moved its principal executive offices to 191 Post Road West, Westport, Connecticut 06880, in order to lower its administrative and overhead expenses. GSV is in the process of seeking to sublease its offices in Jersey City, New Jersey. A copy of the press release relating to the events in this Item 5 is attached as Exhibit 99.1. On May 4, 2001, GSV executed an Employment Agreement with Mr. Gat, setting forth the terms of his employment with GSV. A copy of the Employment Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1, and is hereby incorporated by reference. On May 4, 2001, GSV executed a Severance Agreement and General Release with Mr. Tauber, setting forth the terms of Mr. Tauber's termination. A copy of the Severance Agreement and General Release is attached as Exhibit 10.2, and is hereby incorporated by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 10.1 Employment Agreement, dated May 4, 2001, by and between GSV, Inc. and Gilad Gat. Severance Agreement and General Release, dated May 4, 2001, by and between GSV, Inc and Jeffrey S. Tauber. 10.2 Severance Agreement and General Release, dated May 4, 2001, by and between GSV, Inc and Jeffrey S. Tauber. 16.1 Letter of concurrence from Arthur Andersen LLP regarding change in certifying accountant. 99.1 Press Release, dated May 9, 2001. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. GSV, Inc. Date: May 11, 2001 By: /s/ Gilad Gat ---------------------------- Gilad Gat, President EX-10.1 2 0002.txt EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED MAY 4, 2001 Exhibit 10.1 GSV, INC. 116 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 May 4, 2001 Mr. Gilad Gat 174A Post Road West Westport, Connecticut 06880 Dear Mr. Gat: On behalf of GSV, Inc. (the "Company"), I am pleased to offer you the position of President and CEO. This letter confirms certain terms and conditions of our offer to you. You will become an employee of the Company effective May 4, 2001 (the "Start Date"). You will be an at-will employee, which means that both you and the Company will have the right to terminate your employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. You will report directly to me (or to such other person as I will direct) and you will perform such duties and exercise such powers and I (or such other person) will direct, consistent with your position. As the President you agree to (i) devote your best efforts and undivided time, effort and loyalty to the business of the Company; (ii) discharge all of your duties and responsibilities that are or may be assigned to you by the Company, conscientiously, in good faith and to the best of your ability, giving the Company the full benefit of your knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment; (iii) not engage in any illegal or unethical conduct in the performance of your duties and responsibilities; and (iv) not engage in any conduct that creates an actual, potential or apparent conflict between your personal interests and the Company's interests, or which otherwise may adversely affect your judgment or ability to act in the Company's best interests. Your annual compensation will be $120,000 and will be paid bi-weekly. All payments will be subject to normal withholdings for applicable taxes. Your annual compensation will be reviewed periodically by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Notwithstanding the fact that both you and the Company will have the right to terminate your employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, if the Company terminates your employment for reasons other than for cause, you shall have the right to receive the portion of your annual salary that may be owed to you but is unpaid as of the date of such termination, plus an amount equal to your annual salary for a period of one (1) year after your termination date, payable immediately upon such termination. You will be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Any such discretionary bonus will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and will be based upon factors, including your performance, the achievement of certain milestones and the profitability of the Company. Enclosed herewith is a copy of the Company's 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan"). Concurrent with your Start Date, the Board will grant you stock options (the "Options") under the Option Plan to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock, $.001 par value per share, at $.36 per share. As set forth in the form of Share Option Certificate (the "Option Certificate"), your Options will vest immediately. The terms and conditions governing your ownership and exercise of the Options are as set forth in the Option Plan and the Option Certificate. You will be entitled to and will receive the same benefits, including, but not limited to, medical coverage, life insurance and vacation as the Company provides to its other employees employed in comparable capacities. You will be entitled to reimbursement of documented expenses incurred by you in the course of your duties hereunder provided such expenses are approved in accordance with the Company's standard practices for approval of expenses of employees with comparable responsibilities. In addition, at the request of the Company, you agree to sign any confidentiality agreement, to the extent that the Company requires its employees to sign such agreements. By signing this Agreement, you represent and warrant to the Company that you are under no contractual commitments inconsistent with your obligations to the Company. While you render services to the Company, you will not engage in any other gainful employment, business or activity without the written consent of the Company. You also will not assist any person or organization in competing with the Company, I preparing to compete with the Company or in hiring any employees of the Company. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any successor corporation into which or with which the Company may be merged or consolidated and upon any corporation, firm or person to which the Company may transfer substantially all of its assets, whether pursuant to sale, exchange, liquidation or otherwise. You may not assign this Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the matters set forth herein, may not be changed or terminated, or any provision hereof waived, except by a writing signed by all parties hereto and will be governed by the laws of the State of New York. All notices or other communications hereunder will be in writing, sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at their addresses set forth above and will be deemed given when mailed in accordance herewith. To indicate your acceptance of our offer, please countersign this letter where indicated below and return a copy of the same to me. Very truly yours, GSV, Inc. By:___________________ Agreed and Accepted: - ---------------------- Gilad Gat EX-10.2 3 0003.txt SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE Exhibit 10.2 SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Severance Agreement and General Release (the "Agreement") confirms the following understandings and agreements between GSV, INC. ("Employer"), and JEFFREY S. TAUBER ("Employee") concerning Employee's employment and termination thereof. 1. Employment Status: (a) Employee's last date of employment will be May __, 2001 (the "Termination Date"). (b) Employee will be paid his salary through May __, 2001 in accordance with normal payroll practices. Employee's health coverage as currently in effect will be maintained through December 31, 2002. Thereafter, Employee will be provided an opportunity to continue health coverage for himself and qualifying dependents under the Employer's group health plan in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ("COBRA"). (c) Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, from and after the Termination Date, Employee shall not be entitled to receive any further compensation or monies from Employer or to receive any benefits or participate in any benefit plan or program of Employer, including but not limited to, the Employer's 401(k) Plan. 2. Severance: In recognition of the contributions of Employee from the commencement of the business of Employer through the date hereto Employee has been granted the severance set forth herein as follows: The Employer will pay Employee $250,000, less applicable withholding taxes. Such payment will be made in a lump-sum in the next payroll period following the Effective Date (as defined in paragraph 6). The Employer shall permit Employee continued use of the automobile leased by Employer for Employee through the balance of the lease term of such automobile. The Employer shall be responsible for the payment of all amounts due under the automobile lease plus reimbursement of all operating expenses incurred by Employee in connection with said automobile. Employee shall return the automobile to the lessor at the end of the lease term. In addition, Employer shall maintain in effect directors and officers liability insurance in an amount equal to the current level of such insurance through December 31, 2002, with such insurance to cover all actions of Employee through the Effective Date. The Employer will also pay for phone service and internet connectivity for Employee through December 31, 2001. 3. (a) Full Release: Except for the obligations of the Employer set forth in this Agreement, in consideration of the benefits and compensation provided in paragraph 2 herein, Employee, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrator, successors, and assigns (hereinafter referred to as the "Releasors") hereby fully releases and discharges Employer, its officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers, underwriters, subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, successors or assigns (all such persons, firms, corporations and entities being deemed beneficiaries hereof and are referred to herein as the "Releasees") from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, obligations, costs, losses, liabilities, damages, attorneys' fees, and demands of whatsoever character, whether or not known, suspected or claimed, which the Releasors have, or hereafter may have, against the Releasees by reason of any matter, fact or cause whatsoever from the beginning of time to the date of this Agreement, including, without limitation, all claims arising out of or in any way related to Employee's employment or the termination of his employment. This Agreement of Employee shall be binding on the executors, heirs, administrators, successors and assigns of Employee and shall inure to the benefit of the respective executors, heirs, administrators, successors and assigns of the Releasees. (b) For and in consideration of the release set forth in clause (a) above, Employer, for and on behalf of the Releasees, releases Employee from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, obligations, costs, losses, liabilities, damages, attorneys' fees, and demands of whatsoever character, whether or not known, suspected or claimed, which the Employer has, or hereafter may have, against Employee by reason of any matter, fact or cause whatsoever from the beginning of time to the date of this Agreement, including, without limitation, all claims arising out of or in any way related to Employee's employment or the termination of his employment. 4. Confidentiality: Employee agrees that the terms of this Agreement have been and shall be held strictly confidential by him and his attorneys and accountants, except as required by law, including federal securities law or by court order, and that he shall not, and shall instruct his attorneys and accountants not to disclose any such information, orally or in writing, to anyone else, including without limitation, any past, present or future employee or agent of the Employer. 5. Waiver of Rights Under Other Statutes: Employee understands that his Agreement includes the waiver of claims and rights Employee may have under other applicable statutes, including without limitation, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; the Equal Pay Act; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the New Jersey Family Leave Act; the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the New Jersey Wage and Hour Act; and/or the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, and any and all amendments to any of same. 6. Waiver of Rights Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Employee understands that this Agreement, and the release contained herein, waives claims and rights Employee might have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"). The monies and other benefits offered to Employee in this Agreement are in addition to any sums or benefits that Employee would be entitled without signing this Agreement. For a period of seven (7) days following execution of this Agreement, Employee may revoke the terms of this Agreement by a written document received by Employer on or before the end of the seven (7) day period (the "Effective Date"). The Agreement will not be effective until said revocation period has expired. Employee acknowledges that he has been given up to twenty-one (21) days to decide whether to sign this Agreement. Employee has been advised to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement. 7. Return of Property: Employee agrees to return to the Employer all Employer property, including without limitation, computer hardware, software, credit cards, door and file keys, computer access codes or disks, and other physical or personal property which Employee received or prepared or helped prepare in connection with his employment with Employer. Employer recognizes that Employee states that he has returned all Employer property in his possession. 8. No Disparagement: (a) Employee agrees that he shall not make, or cause to be made, any statement or communicate any information (whether oral or written) that disparages or reflects negatively on Employer. Nothing herein shall preclude Employee from complying with a subpoena or other lawful process. (b) Employer agrees that it shall not make, or cause to be made, any statement or communicate any information (whether oral or written) that disparages or reflects negatively on Employee. Employer also agrees that it shall not interfere with Employee's efforts to obtain subsequent employment. Nothing herein shall preclude Employer from complying with a subpoena or other lawful process. 9. No Suit: Employee represents that he has not filed or permitted to be filed against the Employer or any of the other Releasees, individually or collectively, any lawsuits, and he covenants and agrees that he will not do so at any time hereafter. Employee will not voluntarily participate in any judicial proceeding against any of the Releasees that in any way involve the allegations and facts that he could have raised against any of the Releasees in any forum as of the date hereof. Employee agrees that he will not encourage or cooperate with any other current or former employee of Employer or any potential plaintiff to commence any legal action or make any claim against the Employer or against the Releasees in respect of such persons employment with the Employer or otherwise. 10. Entire Agreement: Except as otherwise set forth herein, this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be changed orally but changed only in a writing signed by both parties. 11. Miscellaneous: (a) This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by laws of the State of New Jersey. (b) Neither the Employer nor the Employee shall issue a press release announcing the termination of Employee's employment without the prior approval of the other party. (c) Employer will not interfere in any way with Employee's ability to sell or otherwise transfer Employee's shares of Employer's stock, except that Employee agrees that he will not sell any shares owned by him for a period of six months from the date hereof. (d) In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Moreover, if any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement is held to be excessively broad as to duration, scope, activity or subject, such provisions will be construed by limiting and reducing them so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable law. (e) The paragraph headings used in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and shall not affect or be used in connection with the interpretation of this Agreement. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Employer and Employee have executed this Severance Agreement and General Release on this 4th day of May, 2001. GSV, INC. By:_______________________________ __________________________________ JEFFREY S. TAUBER EX-16.1 4 0004.txt LETTER OF CONCURRENCE FROM ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Exhibit 16.1 May 10, 2001 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sir/Madam: We have read Item 4 in the Form 8-K dated May 4, 2001 of GSV, Inc. to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the first three paragraphs contained therein. With kind regards, /s/Arthur Andersen LLP ----------------------- Arthur Andersen LLP Roseland, New Jersey Copy to: Mr. Gilad Gat - GSV, Inc. EX-99.1 5 0005.txt PRESS RELEASE, DATED MAY 9, 2001 Exhibit 99.1 GSV Announces New President and Other Administrative Changes Business Editors WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2001--GSV, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSVI), today announced that Gilad Gat has been elected as the President and Chief Executive Officer of GSV replacing Jeffrey S. Tauber who resigned from these positions. Mr. Tauber also resigned as a Director of the Company and as its Chairman. Mr. Tauber stated that he had determined to pursue other business opportunities and that he was pleased to be able to turn over operations of the Company to Mr. Gat. Mr. Tauber stated that he believed that Mr. Gat was an ideal person to lead the Company in the development of its new business model. For his part, Mr. Gat stated that he believed that the assets of the Company could be utilized to acquire one or more businesses, which among other things could employ the net operating losses of the Company and its existing cash and investment position. Mr. Gat stated that an active search was in progress to identify one or more opportunities. Mr. Gat further stated that the Board greatly appreciates the significant efforts and contributions of Mr. Tauber in the creation and development of the Company during a period of financial market instability. The Company reported that Mr. Gat, Danny Golan and Yoav Bitter had all been elected to the Board of Directors of the Company. He stated that each of these three new directors had been designated by Brooks Station Holdings, Inc., a recent investor in the Company. The Company also reported the election of Harvey Doliner, a member of the Company's Board, to serve as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gat stated that Mr. Doliner has an outstanding financial background and would be a major asset to the Company. Mr. Gat also announced that the Company has moved its principal executive offices to 191 Post Road West, Westport, Connecticut 06880, in order to lower its administrative and overhead expenses. The Company is in the process of seeking to sublease its offices in Jersey City, New Jersey. Safe Harbor This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, the Company's limited operating history, anticipated losses, unpredictability of future revenues, potential fluctuation in quarterly operating results, seasonality, competition, risks associated with system development and operating risks, management of potential growth and risks of new business areas, and strategic alliances. CONTACT: GSV, Inc., Westport Gilad Gat, 203/221-2690 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----