CAPITAL STOCK

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Notes to Financial Statements

Note 8. CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock - Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders. Holders of our common stock do not have a cumulative voting right, which means that the holders of more than one half of our outstanding shares of common stock, subject to the rights of the holders of preferred stock, can elect all of our directors, if they choose to do so. In this event, the holders of the remaining shares of common stock would not be able to elect any directors. Subject to the prior rights of any class or series of preferred stock which may from time to time be outstanding, if any, holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably, dividends when, as, and if declared by our Board of Directors out of funds legally available for that purpose and, upon our liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities and payment of accrued dividends and liquidation preferences on the preferred stock, if any. Holders of common stock have no preemptive rights and have no rights to convert their common stock into any other securities. The outstanding common stock is duly authorized and validly issued, fully-paid, and non-assessable. Except as otherwise required by Delaware law, and subject to the rights of the holders of preferred stock, all stockholder action is taken by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock present at a meeting of shareholders at which a quorum consisting of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock is present in person or by proxy. Shares repurchased are held as treasury shares and used for general corporate purposes including, but not limited to, satisfying obligations under our employee benefit plans. Treasury stock is recorded at cost.

Preferred Stock - We are authorized to issue 10 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. We may issue preferred stock in one or more series and having the rights, privileges, and limitations, including voting rights, conversion rights, liquidation preferences, dividend rights and preferences and redemption rights, as may from time to time be determined by our Board of Directors. Preferred stock may be issued in the future in connection with acquisitions, financings, or other matters, as our Board of Directors deems appropriate. In the event that we determine to issue any shares of preferred stock, a certificate of designation containing the rights, privileges, and limitations of this series of preferred stock will be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The effect of this preferred stock designation power is that our Board of Directors alone, subject to Federal securities laws, applicable blue sky laws, and Delaware law, may be able to authorize the issuance of preferred stock which could have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of our company without further action by our shareholders, and may adversely affect the voting and other rights of the holders of our common stock. The issuance of preferred stock with voting and conversion rights may also adversely affect the voting power of the holders of our common stock, including the loss of voting control to others.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – On March 16, 2015, the Company filed a Certificate to Set Forth Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions, and Relative Rights (the "Certificate of Designations") of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to amend our articles of incorporation. The Certificate of Designations sets forth the rights, preferences and privileges of the Series B Preferred Stock. As provided in our articles of incorporation, the filing of the Certificate of Designations was approved by our Board of Directors. The following is a summary of the rights, privileges and preferences of the Series B Preferred Stock:

Number of Shares: The number of shares of Preferred Stock designated as Series B Preferred Stock are 3,588,139.

Conversion: The Series B Preferred Stock are convertible at the option of the holder, into common stock at a conversion ratio of one (1) share of Series B Preferred to two (2) shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustments for stock dividends, splits, combinations and similar events as described in the form of Certificate of Designations. 

Dividends: The Series B Preferred Stock is not entitled to receive any special dividend.

Voting Rights: Except as described in the Certificate of Designations, holders of the Series B Preferred Stock will vote together with holders of the Company common stock on all matters, on an as-converted to common stock basis, and not as a separate class or series (subject to limited exceptions).

Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock - During December 2013, our Board of Directors approved a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights, and Limitations of Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock, which Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 13, 2013. These shares were exchanged for shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued in connection with the March 2015 Exchange Agreement and cancelled. The following is a summary of the rights, privileges and preferences of the Series A Preferred Stock:

Number of Shares. The number of shares of Preferred Stock designated as Series A Preferred Stock is 3,500,000 (which shall not be subject to increase without the written consent of all of the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock).

Stated Value: The initial Stated Value of each share of Series A Preferred Stock is $2.00 (as adjusted pursuant to the Certificate of Designations).

Conversion: The Series A Preferred Stock shall be convertible at the option of the holder, into common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustments for stock dividends, splits, combinations and similar events as described in the form of Certificate of Designations. In addition, the Company has the right to require the holders to convert to common stock under certain enumerated circumstances.

Redemption: At any time after the 48 month anniversary of the date of issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, for an amount equal to the Stated Value (the "Redemption Amount"). The Company shall pay the Redemption Amount as follows: (i) one third of such amount not later than five business days following the applicable Redemption Date (as defined in the Certificate of Designations); (ii) one third of such amount one year following the applicable Redemption Date; and (iii) one third of such amount two years following the applicable Redemption Date; provided, however, that if the applicable Redemption Date is a date following the eighty fourth (84th) anniversary of the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, the entire redemption amount shall be payable in one single payment.

Dividends: Dividends shall accrue on each share of Series A Preferred Stock at the rate of 6% of the stated value per year, compounded annually, whether or not declared. The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, following notice, have the right to be paid an amount equal to one third of all accrued and unpaid dividends on the following dates: (i) the 48th month following the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock; (ii) the 60th month following the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock and (iii) the 72nd month following the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock.

Voting Rights: Except as described in the Certificate of Designations, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will vote together with holders of the Company common stock on all matters, on an as-converted to common stock basis, and not as a separate class or series (subject to limited exceptions).

Liquidation Preferences. In the event of any liquidation or winding up of the Company prior to and in preference to any Junior Securities (including common stock), the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive in preference to the holders of the Company common stock a per share amount equal to the Stated Value (as adjusted pursuant to the Certificate of Designations).