SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3
TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(e)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
SourcingLink.net, Inc.
(Name of the Issuer)
SourcingLink.net, Inc.
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
74725 H 10 1
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Marcel van Heesewijk
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
SourcingLink.net, Inc.
16855 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 385-8900
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications on Behalf of Persons Filing Statement)
with copies to:
Bruce E. Feuchter, Esq.
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600
Newport Beach, California 92660
(949) 725-4000
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
a. x | The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A (§§ 240.14a-1 through 240.14b-2), Regulation 14C (§§ 240.14c-1 through 240.14c-101), or Rule 13e-3(c) (§ 240.13e-3(c)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
b. ¨ | The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933. |
c. ¨ | A tender offer. |
d. ¨ | None of the above. |
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies. x
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the transaction. ¨
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction Valuation* |
Amount of Filing Fee** | |
$231,750 | $46.35 |
*Filing fee was determined based on the product of: (a) the estimated 1,545,000 shares of common stock proposed to be acquired from stockholders in the transaction to which this Schedule 13E-3 relates; and (b) the consideration of $0.15 per share of common stock (the aggregate value).
**In accordance with Exchange Act Rule 0-11 the filing fee was determined by multiplying $231,750 by one-fiftieth of one percent.
¨ | Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Section 240.0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing |
Amount Previously Paid:
Form or Registration No.:
Filing Party:
Date Filed:
INTRODUCTION
This Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 (Schedule 13E-3) is being filed by SourcingLink.net, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company), pursuant to Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), and Rule 13e-3 thereunder. The Company is submitting to its stockholders a proposal to approve and adopt:
(a) | a one-for-5,100 reverse stock split of the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 per share (Stock); |
(b) | a cash payment of $0.15 per share, in lieu of issuance of fractional shares, to beneficial stockholders holding fewer than 5,100 shares of Stock as of the effective date of the reverse split; and |
(c) | immediately following the reverse split, a 5,100-for-one forward stock split of the Stock. |
Items (a), (b) and (c) will be considered one proposal (the Transaction).
This Schedule 13E-3 is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission along with a preliminary proxy statement, including annexes, filed by the Company pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act (Proxy Statement), which will notify stockholders of the annual meeting of Company stockholders, scheduled for , 2003, where stockholders will be asked to approve the Transaction, approve a $500,000 private placement of equity to a principal stockholder, elect three directors and conduct any other business properly brought before the annual meeting.
The following Cross-Reference Sheet is being supplied pursuant to General Instruction F to Schedule 13E-3 and provides the location in the Proxy Statement of all information required to be included therein. A copy of the Proxy Statement is included as Exhibit (a) to this Schedule 13E-3. All information contained in the Proxy Statement is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and the responses to each item are qualified in their entirety by reference to the information contained in the Proxy Statement. As of the filing date of this Schedule 13E-3, the Proxy Statement is in preliminary form and is subject to completion or amendment. This Schedule 13E-3 will be amended to reflect any such changes.
Item 1. Summary Term Sheet
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2. Subject Company Information.
(a) | Name and Address. The name of the subject company is SourcingLink.net, Inc. The address of the principal executive offices of the Company is 16855 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127 and the Companys telephone number is (858) 385-8900. |
(b) | Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions VOTING SECURITIES and BACKGROUND, PURPOSE, STRUCTURE AND |
EFFECT OF THE SPLIT TRANSACTION Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLink is herein incorporated by reference. |
(c) | Trading Market and Price. The Companys common stock traded on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market through August 22, 2002, at which time it began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. The trading symbol is SNET.OB. The following table lists the high and low sales prices for the Companys common stock as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board or the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, as applicable, for the periods indicated. |
High |
Low | |||||
Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2004 |
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First Quarter |
$ | 0.11 | $ | 0.05 | ||
Second Quarter |
0.14 | 0.05 | ||||
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2003 |
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First Quarter |
$ | 0.61 | $ | 0.31 | ||
Second Quarter |
0.37 | 0.01 | ||||
Third Quarter |
0.15 | 0.09 | ||||
Fourth Quarter |
0.15 | 0.05 | ||||
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2002 |
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First Quarter |
$ | 1.75 | $ | 0.31 | ||
Second Quarter |
1.56 | 0.76 | ||||
Third Quarter |
0.92 | 0.32 | ||||
Fourth Quarter |
0.87 | 0.25 |
Information for the periods referenced above has been furnished by Nasdaq and the OTC Bulletin Board. The quotations furnished by the OTC Bulletin Board reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
(d) | Dividends. The Company has never declared nor paid dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock for the foreseeable future. |
(e) | Prior Public Offerings. Not Applicable. |
(f) | Prior Stock Purchases. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption Purchases of Common Stock by SourcingLink and its Affiliates is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person.
(a)-(c)(1)(2) | Name and Address; Business and Background of Entities; Business and Background of Natural Persons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Directors, Other Executive Officers and Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Holders is incorporated herein by reference. |
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The address of the Company and its executive officers and directors is 16855 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127 and their telephone number is (858) 385-8900. |
(c)(3) | During the last five years, neither the Company nor, to its knowledge, any of the directors or executive officers thereof has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors). |
(c)(4) | During the last five years, neither the Company nor, to its knowledge, any of the directors or executive officers of the Company was a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding (except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement) that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining such person from further violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation of those laws. |
(c)(5) | With the exception of Marcel van Heesewijk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (a citizen of the Netherlands), Johan Vunderink, a director (a citizen of the Netherlands) and Leo Klijn, Vice President, Manager of Special Projects (a citizen of Netherlands), all directors and executive officers of the Company are United States citizens. |
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction.
(a)(1) | Tender Offers. Not applicable. |
(a)(2) | Mergers or Similar Transactions. |
(i) | Transaction Description. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION is incorporated herein by reference. |
(ii) | Consideration. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION and Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of Split Transaction Cash Payment in Lieu of Shares of Common Stock is incorporated herein by reference. |
(iii) | Reasons for the Transaction. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of Split Transaction Background, Reasons for Split Transaction and Factors Considered by the Board of Directors is incorporated herein by reference. |
(iv) | Vote Required for Approval. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION and Vote Required is incorporated herein by reference. |
(v) | Differences in the Rights of Security Holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of Split Transaction |
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Structure of the Split Transaction and Effect on SourcingLinks Stockholders, Conversion of Shares in Split Transaction, Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLinks Optionees and Warrantholders and Effect of the Split Transaction on Affiliates is incorporated herein by reference. |
(vi) | Accounting Treatment. Not Applicable. |
(vii) | Federal Income Tax. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Material Federal Income Tax Consequences is incorporated herein by reference. |
(c) | Different Terms. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Structure of the Split Transaction and Effect on SourcingLinks Stockholders, Conversion of Shares in Split Transaction, |
Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLinks Optionees and Warrantholders and Cash Payment in Lieu of Shares of Common Stock is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) | Appraisal Rights. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption Appraisal Rights is incorporated herein by reference. |
(e) | Provisions for Unaffiliated Security Holders. None. |
(f) | Eligibility for Listing or Trading. Not Applicable. |
Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements.
(a)(1) | Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions Employment and Severance Agreements and Certain Transactions is incorporated herein by reference. |
(b) | Significant Corporate Events. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Certain Transactions and Purchases of Common Stock by SourcingLink and its Affiliates is incorporated herein by reference. |
(c) | Negotiations or Contacts. The negotiations and material contacts concerning the investments by St. Cloud Investments Ltd. in the Company were initiated by Marcel van Heesewijk, the Chief Executive Officer, and conducted by Mr. van Heesewijk and Gary Davidson, the Chief Financial Officer. Such contacts and negotiations were ongoing for a period of months prior to the closing of each investment. |
(e) | Agreements Involving the Subject Companys Securities. The Company issues stock options from time to time to its employees, directors and consultants pursuant to its 1997 and 1999 Stock Incentive Plans. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, |
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Vote Required, PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Certain Transactions and Purchases of Common Stock by SourcingLink and its Affiliates is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals.
(b) | Use of Securities Acquired. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Introduction, and Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of Split Transaction is herein incorporated by reference. |
(c)(1)-(8) | Plans. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Introduction, Risk Factors, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction, PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Change in Control and Certain Transactions is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects.
(a) | Purposes. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Risk Factors, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Reasons for the Split Transaction, Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLink, and Certain Effects of the Split Transaction is herein incorporated by reference. |
(b) | Alternatives. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Factors Considered by the Board of Directors is herein incorporated by reference. |
(c) | Reasons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Risk Factors, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Reasons for the Split Transaction, Factors Considered by the Board of Directors and Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLink is incorporated herein by reference. |
(d) | Effects. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Risk Factors, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Reasons for the Split Transaction, Factors Considered by the Board of Directors, Source of Funds and Financial Effect of the Split Transaction, Structure of the Split Transaction and Effect on SourcingLinks Stockholders, |
Conversion of Shares in Split Transaction, Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLinks Optionees and Warrantholders, Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLink,
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Effect of the Split Transaction on Affiliates, Cash Payment in Lieu of Shares of Common Stock, Conduct of SourcingLinks Business After the Split Transaction, Material Federal Income Tax Consequences, and Certain Effects of the Split Transaction is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction.
(a)-(b) | Fairness; Factors Considered in Determining Fairness. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Recommendation of the Board of Directors, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Factors Considered by the Board of Directors and Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor is incorporated herein by reference. |
(c) | Approval of Security Holders. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION and Vote Required is incorporated herein by reference. |
(d) | Unaffiliated Representative. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION and Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Factors Considered by the Board of Directors and Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor is incorporated herein by reference. |
(e) | Approval of Directors. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION and Recommendation of the Board of Directors is incorporated herein by reference. |
(f) | Other Offers. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Change in Control and Certain Transactions is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations.
(a)-(c) | Report, Opinion, or Appraisal; Preparer and Summary of the Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Availability of Documents. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Factors Considered by the Board of Directors, Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor, PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor, Annex B, FAIRNESS OPINION FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION and Annex C, FAIRNESS OPINION FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT is incorporated herein by reference. The |
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presentation materials prepared by the independent financial advisor for the Board of Directors dated September 26, 2003, as amended October 20, 2003, are included in this Schedule 13E-3 as Exhibit (c)(3) and will be made available for inspection and copying at the principal executive offices of the Company during its regular business hours by any interested stockholder or representative of a stockholder designated in writing.
Item 10. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration.
(a)-(b) Source of Funds; Conditions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM
SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Source of Funds and Financial Effect of the Split Transaction, PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Use of Proceeds and Certain Transactions is incorporated herein by reference. SourcingLink has no alternative financing arrangements or alternative financing plans if the primary financing falls through.
(c) | Expenses. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Source of Funds and Financial Effect of the Split Transaction and Effect of Split Transaction on SourcingLink is incorporated herein by reference. |
(d) | Borrowed funds. None. |
Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company.
(a) | Securities Ownership. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners is incorporated herein by reference. |
(b) | Securities Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions PROPOSAL TWO APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF 3,333,333 SHARES OF SOURCINGLINKS COMMON STOCK AND A WARRANT TO PURCHASE UP TO 366,667 ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO ST. CLOUD INVESTMENTS LTD. Introduction, Option Matters, Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners, Certain Transactions and Purchases of Common Stock by SourcingLink and its Affiliates is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation.
(d) | Intent to Tender or Vote in a Going-Private Transaction. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split |
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Transaction Reasons for the Split Transaction and Vote Required is incorporated herein by reference.
(e) | Recommendations of Others. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Introduction and Recommendation of the Board of Directors is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 13. Financial Statements.
(a) | Financial Information. The information set forth in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, under the caption Item 7 Financial Statements and Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB, for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003, under the caption Item 1 Financial Statements is incorporated herein by reference. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Factors Considered by the Board of Directors and AVAILABLE INFORMATION is incorporated herein by reference. |
(b) | Pro Forma Information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Effect of the Split Transaction on Affiliates is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 14. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used.
(a)-(b) | Solicitations or Recommendations; Employees and Corporate Assets. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions INTRODUCTION, SUMMARY TERM SHEET FOR SPLIT TRANSACTION, Background, Purpose, Structure and Effect of the Split Transaction Factors Considered by the Board of Directors, Source of Funds and Financial Effect of the Split Transaction and Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 15. Additional Information.
(b) | Other Material Information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement and appendices thereto is incorporated herein by reference. |
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Item 16. Exhibits.
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
(a) |
Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 24, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference). | |
(b) |
Not applicable. | |
(c)(1) |
Fairness Opinion for Split Transaction of Friend & Company, dated September 26, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference to Annex B to the Proxy Statement). | |
(c)(2) |
Fairness Opinion for Private Placement of Friend & Company, dated September 26, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference to Annex C to the Proxy Statement). | |
(c)(3) |
Fairness Opinion Supplement and presentation materials prepared by Friend & Company for the Board of Directors dated September 26, 2003, as amended October 20, 2003.* | |
(d) |
Summary of Terms for Proposed Private Placement of Common Stock and Common Stock Warrants dated October 16, 2003. | |
(f) |
Not applicable. | |
(g) |
Not applicable. | |
* |
To be filed by amendment. |
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SIGNATURE
After due inquiry, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: October 24, 2003 |
SOURCINGLINK.NET, INC. | |||||||
By: | /s/ Marcel van Heesewijk | |||||||
Marcel van Heesewijk Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
(a) |
Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 24, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference). | |
(b) |
Not applicable. | |
(c)(1) |
Fairness Opinion for Split Transaction of Friend & Company, dated September 26, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference to Annex B to the Proxy Statement). | |
(c)(2) |
Fairness Opinion for Private Placement of Friend & Company, dated September 26, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference to Annex C to the Proxy Statement). | |
(c)(3) |
Fairness Opinion Supplement and presentation materials prepared by Friend & Company for the Board of Directors dated September 26, 2003, as amended October 20, 2003.* | |
(d) |
Summary of Terms for Proposed Private Placement of Common Stock and Common Stock Warrants dated October 16, 2003. | |
(f) |
Not applicable. | |
(g) |
Not applicable. | |
* |
To be filed by amendment. |
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