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Price Net USA Inc · 10KSB · For 12/31/00

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Annual Report -- Small Business   ·   Form 10-KSB
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10KSB   ·   Annual Report -- Small Business
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"Item 1. Business Overview
"Item 2. Description of Property
"Item 3. Legal Proceedings
"Item 5. Market for Common Shares and Related Shareholder Matters
"Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
"Item 7. Financial Statements
"Item 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
"Item 10. Executive Compensation
"Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
"Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
"Item 13. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
8Estimates
11The Big Store
"The Big Hub
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------------- FORM 10-KSB --------------------- [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 [ ] 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 0-31319 PRICE NET USA, INC. (Name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) NEVADA 33-0775716 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 2575 McCabe Way Irvine, CA 92614 (Address of principal executive offices) Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (949) 225-6200 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 [ ] Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will 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. |_| The issuer's revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 were $3,373,456. As of March 31, 2001, 16,770,866 of the issuer's common shares were issued and outstanding, approximately 4,200,000 of which were held by non-affiliates. As of March 31, 2001, the aggregate market value of shares held by non-affiliates was approximately $336,000 based upon the closing bid and asked quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE None. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes [ ] No [X] PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Price Net U.S.A., Inc., (the Company) was founded in order to market and operate an Internet based infrastructure that supports a home-based business. We market an extensive line of products and services on the Internet, which includes independent mall sites, a company branded merchandise "super store", web site design and hosting services, long distance telephone service, internet service provider (ISP) capabilities and more. Customers have the service, convenience and advantage of using the Internet from their home or office to make purchases. We market products and services to retail consumers as well as business to business. We utilize an alliance-marketing program of independent representatives and mall operators to sell the products and services. The mall operators typically pay an initial set-up and training charge, and a monthly mall maintenance fee. Our program affords the Company the advantage of a rapidly expanding sales force without the normal upfront and ongoing costs of maintaining a sales organization of this size. Each mall operator is compensated on the retail purchases of products and services from their Internet shopping mall. The Company's products and services are marketed exclusively through an alliance marketing system. This system enables the Company's independent mall operators to earn profits by selling products from the Company's branded super store as well as offering the host of Internet and telecommunication services to the operator's customer base. Mall Operators may also develop their own down-line organizations by sponsoring other independent mall operators to join the organization and provide e-commerce business in any market where the Company operates, entitling the sponsors to receive commission overrides on product sales and services sold within their down-line organizations. We believe that the Company's alliance marketing system is ideally suited for Internet e-commerce, because sales of such products and services are strengthened by ongoing personal contact between the retail consumers and the independent mall operators. Many of the customers are close friends or relatives of the mall operators and are willing to purchase products based on the notion that they are helping the mall operator receive a commission while receiving a very reasonable or discounted price for the products or services. The Company's alliance marketing system appeals to a broad cross-section of people throughout the world, particularly those seeking to supplement family income, start a home business or pursue employment opportunities other than conventional, full-time employment. Industry Overview The Internet is an increasingly significant interactive global medium for information, communication and commerce. The Internet and e-commerce, as the world knows it, is less than 6 years old. Yet, in that short time, it has become one of the leading business growth areas in the global marketplace. International Data Corporation, a market research firm, estimates that the number of users who make purchases over the Internet worldwide will grow from 31 million in 1998 to more than 183 million in 2003. Internet commerce has emerged as an exciting alternative to traditional retail shopping. Internet commerce can be transacted in the convenience of one's home or business and consumers have access to virtually millions of products and services. Plus shopping can be done 24 hours a day. We believe that manufacturers using traditional store-based retailers confront a number of challenges in providing a satisfying combination of products to consumers, including: . The number and variety of items available to the consumer is constrained by the limited shelf space available in the retail outlet, thereby limiting selection for consumers; . Because of the cost of carrying inventory in multiple store locations, traditional store-based retailers focus their product selection on the most popular products that produce the highest inventory turns, thereby further limiting consumer selection; and . The ability to make sales is limited to the hours the traditional store- based retailers are open for business. In addition, we believe that many consumers find the traditional shopping experience to be time-consuming, inconvenient and unpleasant due to factors such as location, store layout, product selection, level of customer service and the inconvenience of having to leave home to purchase something that can be sold and delivered another way. Operating Strengths The Company believes the source of its success is its commitment to serving the needs of its independent mall operators and representatives. The Company provides its mall operators with virtually millions of high quality brand name products through its merchandising affiliate, internet and telecommunication services and products, and an appealing network marketing system that combines a highly attractive compensation program with extensive Company-sponsored training and motivational events and services. The Company has established a strong operating platform to support representatives and facilitate future growth. The key components of this platform include the following: Brand Name Products. The Company offers millions of brand name products through its strategic alliance with a major on-line wholesale merchandiser. This means that the Company's mall operators can offer their customers a tremendous selection of products at very reasonable and/or discount prices. Attractive Independent Mall Operator Commission Program. The Company believes that it offers a financially rewarding commission program in the alliance marketing, e-commerce industry. Each mall operator and their up-line receive a commission ranging from 2 to 10 percent of the gross margin of the products and/or services sold. Mall operators also receive tremendous commissions of up to 33% of the gross cost of mall sites for establishing and sponsoring additional mall operators. Comprehensive Representative Support Services. The Company is committed to training and motivating its mall owners and independent representatives and providing ongoing support. The Company regularly conducts motivational events and training programs, both live and via teleconferences, and a wide range of promotional literature (including catalogs and newsletters), all in multiple languages and tailored to meet the particular needs of the Company's representatives worldwide. In addition to Company-sponsored live events each month, independent representatives themselves conduct numerous local training and motivational events each month. Advanced Global Information Systems. To facilitate the Company's global expansion, the Company employs advanced computer and telecommunications systems that link its domestic and international operations and provide timely and accurate product ordering, commission payment processing and representative support. Alliance Marketing System The Company's products and mall sites are distributed through an alliance marketing system consisting of an extensive network of independent representatives. Independent representatives are in essence independent contractors who promote the Company's Independent Mall Operator sites. Mall operators and their customers purchase products directly from the Company sponsored "super store". Mall operators and Representatives may elect to work on a full-time or part-time basis. The Company believes that its alliance marketing system appeals to a broad cross-section of people worldwide, particularly those seeking to supplement family income, start a home business or pursue employment opportunities other than conventional, full-time employment, and that a majority of its organization therefore work on a part-time basis. Many of the customers are close friends or relatives of the mall operators and are willing to purchase products based on the notion that they are helping the mall operator receive a commission while receiving a very reasonable or discounted price for the products. Online shopping mall sites are sold by the company's network of Independent Representatives (IR). Each mall site is considered an Independent Mall Operator (IMO) as well as an independent contractor. When initially established, each Independent Mall Operator (IMO) receives a unique reference number for their site. This number is used to track all Internet retail activity for their site. Each IMO provides access codes, free of charge, to its base of customers so the customers will purchase items on the IMO's shopping site. The Company's merchandise distributor actually captures, processes and provides customer support for all IMO retail sales and services. On a monthly basis the distributors provide data and submit sales commissions information to the Company, who then distributes commissions to the IMO. To maintain active online and within the organization, each IMO must pay a nominal monthly e-service fee. An Independent Representative (IR) is considered an independent contractor working their own businesses similar to other network marketing companies in the industry. Independent representatives earnings are derived from several sources. First, an IR earns commission on merchandise sold by IMOs within their down-line organization. Second, an IR who sponsors other IMOs to join the organization and establish their own mall-shopping site earns commissions on the IMO start up fees. Third, an IR earns the right to receive royalties upon attaining the various levels of director status. The Company believes that the right of independent representatives to earn royalties and production bonuses contributes significantly to the Company's ability to retain its most productive representatives. To become an independent representative, a person must purchase an independent representative kit from the Company. The Company seeks to expand its independent representative base in each market by offering representatives attractive compensation opportunities. The Company maintains a computerized system for processing and tracking mall operator and independent representative activity and calculating commission and bonus payments, which enable the company to remit such payments promptly to IMOs and IRs. The Company believes that prompt remittance of commissions is vital to maintaining a motivated network of IMOs and IRs and that its sales organizations' loyalty to the Company has been enhanced by the Company's history of consistently making commission and bonus payments on a scheduled basis. Communications and Management Information Systems In order to facilitate its continued growth and support organization activities, the Company continually upgrades its communications and management information systems. These systems include, among other things: (1) A centralized host computer server located in the Company's Irvine, California corporate office, which is linked to the Company's international locations through a dedicated wide area network that provides on-line, real-time computer connectivity and access; (2) Local area networks of personal computers within the Company's domestic and foreign markets, serving the Company's corporate staff, and; (3) An international web site and inter-company e-mail system through which the Company's customers, mall operators, independent representatives, and potential investors can access and communicate by. Credit Card Processing Arrangements Most sales of the Company's retail products are made over the Internet through credit card purchases. We use credit card processing companies to verify credit cards and provide risk management services. These companies are connected to our affiliates as well as our own platform and database and verification or denial is usually accomplished within seconds. We pay these processing companies a percentage of sales as their fee and must also provide a deposit for potential charge backs. Electronic Marketing The Company's products and mall sites are mainly distributed through an alliance marketing system consisting of an extensive network of independent representatives. However, we have developed a secondary marketing strategy based on increasing customer traffic to our Web site and strengthening our company name. Internet Advertising. We have taken a selective approach in our advertising strategy. We attempt to maximize the return from promotional expenditures by choosing advertising media based on the cost relative to the likely audience and ability to generate increased traffic for our Web site. We place advertisements on various Web sites frequently visited by this customer group in the United States and abroad. These advertisements usually take the form of banner ads that encourage readers to click through directly to our Web site. We also advertise on Internet portals that are super Web sites with search engines and multiple services available to site visitors. We believe that placing banner advertising on these and other portals may significantly increase our targeted exposure to prospective customers and increase our name identity. Customer Electronic Mail Broadcasts. We actively market to our base of customers through e-mail broadcasts. All new mall operators are automatically added to our electronic mailing list. We anticipate sending e-mail messages each month announcing new products, new countries, and new features. Electronic Mail to Select Mailing Lists. We also plan to deliver e-mail broadcasts to certain select mailing lists from time to time announcing pertinent information, including the addition of a new country, new products and rates. Other Methods. We will continually review other potential cost-effective methods of advertising and marketing our products and services through the Internet. Such methods may include the use of an affiliate program, chat rooms, video e-mail and other methods. Mall Operator and Independent Representative Support Services We believe that our ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with our mall operators and encourage repeat purchases is dependent, in part, on the strength of our mall operator and independent representative support services. Our support and service personnel are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, five days a week to provide assistance via e-mail or telephone. They are responsible for handling all mall operator or independent representative inquiries. We provide support via both e-mail and telephone service during business hours. If a mall operator or independent representative has encountered a problem, our service department will take the call, or the e-mail, and respond immediately but resolution of the matter may take two or more business days. Our Web site has been designed around industry standard architecture to reduce downtime in the event of outages or catastrophic occurrences. Our Web site provides 24-hour day, seven-day week availability. Our Web site operations staff consists of systems administrators who manage, monitor and operate our Web site. The continued uninterrupted operation of our Web site is essential to our business, and it is the job of the site operations staff to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the reliability of our Web site. We provide our own connection to the Internet utilizing dedicated T-1 data lines and through Qwest's hosting backbone. We believe that this telecommunications and Internet service facility are essential to our operation and we anticipate upgrading these facilities as volume and demand for our services grow. Technology We use a combination of commercially available licensed technology to conduct our Internet and telephone routing operations. Our engineering staff consists of database, hardware and software development engineers and consultants. Our engineering strategy focuses on the development of our Web site, which includes the enhancement of features and functionality of our existing hardware and software components, the development of additional new software components, and the integration of off-the-shelf components into our systems. Commercially Available Licensed Technology. Our strategy has also been to license commercially available technology whenever possible rather than seek a custom-made or internally developed solution. We believe that this strategy enables us to reduce our operating costs and to respond to changing demands due to growth and technological shifts. This strategy also allows us to focus our development efforts on creating and enhancing the specialized software applications that are unique to our business. Listed below are some of the Company's key architectural components: . High-speed links to the Internet through Qwest's backbone; . Compaq 1600 and Dell 2300 file servers for Web and data base application running Windows NT; . Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 has been chosen for its ability to secure sensitive customer information through SSL encryption, and; . Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 is the relational database provider. All customer, mall operator and independent representative names and addresses, number of purchases and sales records are stored within this database. Factors Affecting Future Operating Results We believe that this document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to our management. Use of words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "should," "likely" or similar expressions, indicate a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Certain of the information contained in this annual report on Form 10-K consists of forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include the following: We are primarily dependent on our Internet content, applications and alliance marketing system and our future revenue depends on continued demand for our services. Currently, our future growth depends on the commercial success of our Internet content, applications and alliance marketing system and other services and products we may develop and/or offer. While we have been selling our services commercially since 1997, sales may not continue in the future for a variety of reasons. First, the market for our existing services is relatively new and issues concerning the commercial use of the Internet, including security, reliability, speed, cost, ease of access, and quality of service, regulatory initiatives and necessary increases in bandwidth availability, remain unresolved and are likely to affect its development. Any failure of our network infrastructure could lead to significant costs and disruptions, which could reduce our revenue and harm our business, financial results and reputation. Employees As of March 2001 Price Net had 7 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees. Of our full-time employees, 3 were in marketing and sales, 2 were in senior management, and 2 were in administration. Company History On March 11, 1998 we were known as Gold Star Gaming, Inc. and we purchased/merged with Price net U.S.A., Inc. The surviving entity was Gold Star Gaming, Inc., which changed its name to Price net, U.S.A., Inc. Price net was organized October 7, 1997. For this purchase Gold Star issued 2,250,010 shares of common stock and exchanged these shares with Price net shares. The Gold Star shareholders then gave back to the company all of their shares except 1,100,000. The final result us with 3,350,010 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. This purchase was properly accounted for as a reverse merger because Gold Star was considered the nominal acquirer. A reverse merger means that for accounting purposes the nominal acquirer is viewed as having been acquired by the legally acquired company. Reverse merger also means that the historical data shown on the financial statements will be that of the acquired company. In other words, for accounting, the merger is as if Price net purchased Gold Star. On October 11, 1999 we purchased 100% of shareholder interest in NCN investments, Inc. NCN Investments, Inc is a holding company, which wholly owns NCN Communications, Inc. NCN Communications, Inc. is a long distance telephone service provider company. NCN has gross telephone service sales revenue of approximately $800,000 per month that contributes to a net revenue stream of approximately $75,000 per month. On June 19, 2000 we acquired 100% of Eagle Equity Group II (MNS), a fully reporting public OTC Bulletin Board company. We issued 50,000 shares of restric ted common stock and paid $100,000 in cash for this company. We also issued an additional 450,000 shares of restricted common stock to agents for the associated finders fees and consulting fees as part of the acquisition. All of the stock was valued at $125,000. ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Our executive offices are presently located in Irvine, California where we lease approximately 26,000 square feet under a lease at a monthly rental of approximately $41,000. The lease expires November 1, 2004. We believe our space is adequate for our current needs. As we expand, we expect that suitable additional space will be available on commercially reasonable terms, although no assurance can be made in this regard. The property is located in an office and industrial area with nearby access to freeways and airports. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS PENDING OR THREATENED LITIGATION, CLAIMS AND ASSESSMENTS The term "pending or asserted claims" as used herein means only claims, litigation and assessments pending against the Company as of December 31, 2000, or claims, litigation and assessments arising since that date and pending as of the date of this filing for which Price Net has devoted substantive attention in the form of legal consultation for representation. In addition to the matters discussed below, the Company is involved in various legal matters that arise in the normal course of business. The Company believes that the ultimate resolution of the matters described below and other matters it is currently aware of will not have an unfavorable material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. As of December 31, 2000 we have engaged counsel to give substantive attention to, or represent the Company in connection with pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments in the following matters: Ballah, The Big Store, The Big Hub, The Big Biz.com, OhGolly.com, IPowerBiz, Price Net Marketing, and MGI WorldNet.com (the Ballah group) Price Net USA, Inc. has filed a lawsuit in the superior court of Orange County, California against the former Director/President Jerry Ballah, Bruce Ballah, The Big Store.com, The Big Hub.com, The Big Biz.com, OhGolly.com, IPowerBiz, PriceNet Marketing, and MGI WorldNet.com (the Ballah group). The lawsuit was filed during August 2000 in the amount of not less than $25,000,000 for Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, Breach of Contract, International Interference with Contractual Relationships, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition, Accounting, and Injunctive Release. The discovery process is ongoing and the Company is vigorously pursuing the matter toward a favorable outcome. The case is set for a settlement hearing in August 2001. Breakaway Solutions The action was filed by Breakaway Solutions, formerly known as the Counsel Group, in Orange County Superior Court was settled for the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) payable in monthly installments. Sweeney Litigation between the Company and the former Co-Chairman/Chief Operations Officer James A. Sweeney, for Intentional Interference with Economic Relationship, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, Breach of Contract and Trade Libel has been settled and dismissals shall be filed upon completion of the settlement agreement. There will be no exchange of cash or stock in the settlement. Back Bay LLC The Company's former landlord at the Bristol Street location has filed litigation. The range of dispute for back rent and issues of non-delivery of premises by the landlord ranges from a low of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) to a high of Eight Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($830,000.00). The Company is vigorously prosecuting the matter. Gilbert / Shaft Two former employees have filed a suit in Orange County Supreme Court over commissions due on the "Platinum Card" concept. The Company asserts that the parties were overpaid on cards sold to date, while the two former employees have not defined their dollar claim. The Company is vigorously prosecuting the matter. Conseco A dispute has arisen with threatened litigation over computer hardware purchased under an installment contract. The Company asserts it did not receive new and/or equipment ordered. Resolution is uncertain. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON SHARES AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS The Common Stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, Symbol PUSA. On March 30, 2001, the high and low prices for the Common Stock on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.095 and $0.080, respectively. The following table reflects the high and low closing bid quotations reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. Such prices represent inter-dealer quotations, do not include markups, markdowns, or commissions and may not reflect actual transactions. As of March 30, 2001, there were approximately 900 holders of record of the Common Stock. High Low ---- --- Year Ended December 31, 2000 ----------------------------- January 1 to March 31, 2000 $14.10 $ 3.00 April 1 to June 30, 2000 $ 6.00 $ 0.90 July 1 to September 30, 2000 $ 3.50 $ 1.25 October 1 to December 31, 2000 $ 1.87 $ 0.26 Year Ended December 31, 2001 ----------------------------- January 1 to March 30, 2001 $ 0.34 $ 0.08 The Company has not paid any cash dividends since its inception. The Company currently intends to retain future earnings in the operation and expansion of its business and does not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Sale of Unregistered Shares The Company issued the following shares without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 during the year ended December 31, 2000. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2000, the Company issued a total of 4,623,632 shares of stock for legal settlements, distributor commissions, employee bonuses, consulting and vendor services, and the acquisition of a company. Each of the stock certificates issued bears the Rule 144 restriction endorsement. The following paragraphs identify the nature of the stock issuances. Stock for Independent Representative Commissions During 1999 the Company adopted special promotional campaigns to encourage the sales of its Internet Malls. Part of the compensation paid to IRs for these campaigns included restricted common stock. Most of the stock was issued during 1999 but 22,000 shares totaling $12,410 in non-cash consulting expense was issued during the six months ended June 30, 2000. Stock for Employee Bonuses In an effort to maintain a positive working environment and to retain key individuals, the Company issued to its employees 159,000 shares of restricted common stock as bonuses. The non-cash compensation cost for the Company totaled $138,540. Stock for Distributor Commissions, Consulting and Vendor Services The Company reimbursed attorneys, independent representatives, consultants and vendor costs with its restricted common stock. The Company issued 2,442,632 shares for a total non-cash value of $1,483,090, which was recorded to various associated expense accounts. Stock for Acquisition and Defense of International Sales Rights On March 28, 2000 the Company resolved a long-standing dispute with Victor Barron, a former Officer and Director of the Company, regarding the ownership of international sales rights. The settlement allows Price Net to retain the international sales rights and in return, the Company issued to Mr. Barron 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock at a total non-cash value of $500,000. The sales rights were recorded as a capital asset for the Company (see Note 17 below). Stock for Acquisition of MNS Eagle Equity Group II On June 19, 2000 the Company acquired 100% of MNS Eagle Equity Group II (MNS), a fully reporting public OCT Bulletin Board company. The Company issued 50,000 shares of restricted common stock and $100,000 in cash for 682,500 shares of MNS, which represented 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of MNS. The company issued an additional 450,000 shares of restricted common stock to agents for the associated finders fees and consulting fees as part of the acquisition. The non-cash cost associated with the stock issuance portion was valued at $125,000. See Note 18 below regarding this acquisition. Stock Sale to Foreign Investor On July 2, 2000 the Company sold 500,000 shares of restricted common stock to a foreign investor for $500,000 cash. The sale was conducted pursuant to Regulation S and the investor acknowledged in the subscription agreement that they conformed to the Regulation S requirements. The Company believes all such issuances were exempt pursuant to Regulation D, Regulation S, Section 4(2) and/or 4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933. ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION The following Selected Financial Data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto found elsewhere herein. The following discussions contain forward-looking statements regarding Price Net and its business, prospects and results of operations, which are subject to certain risks and uncertainties posed by many factors and events that could cause the Company's actual business and results of operations to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Overview Price net U.S.A., Inc. was originally organized in Nevada as Gold Star Gaming, Inc. on May 31, 1994. We were founded in order to market and operate an internet-based company that supports a home-based business. Internet Shopping Mall Concept We market an extensive line of products and services on the Internet. Customers have the service, convenience and advantage of using the Internet from their home or office to make purchases. Marketing through Networking We market products and services to retail consumers as well as business to business. We utilize an alliance-marketing program of independent representatives and mall operators to sell their products and services. The mall operators typically pay an initial setup and training charge, and a monthly mall maintenance fee. This program offers us the advantage of a rapidly expanding sales force without the normal upfront and ongoing costs of maintaining a sales organization of this size. Each mall operator is compensated on the retail purchases of products and services from their Internet shopping mall and long distance phone calls made. Revenue We receive revenue from retail product sales, services, the sales of online shopping mall sites, and monthly site fees. Services, which are available to the independent distributors for personal use and to sell, include long distance telephone service, Internet provider service (ISP), prepaid legal service, income tax audit protection service and Internet site maintenance and upgrading. When initially established, each Independent Mall Operator (IMO) receives a unique reference number for their site. This number is used to track all Internet retail activity for their site. Each IMO provides access codes to customers so the customers will purchase items on their shopping site. Price net has associations with various merchandise vendors that actually capture, process and provide customer support for all Internet retail sales. On a monthly basis the vendors provide data and submit sales commissions to us. We then pay the independent distributors their commissions and the difference is our gross profit for the month. Although we began merchandise sales in 1998, we have never been able to establish a significant revenue stream with product sales from the Internet mall sites. Our main sources of revenue have been the commissions on long distance telephone calls, and mall site sales. Cost Of Sales Cost of sales consists primarily of the costs of commissions paid to our network of independent sales representatives. Also included are refunds from prior period sales. Expenses Price Net's expenses consist of sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses. Sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses consist of salaries and related benefits, commissions, promotional expenses, public relations services, professional services, stock issued for services, stock-based compensation, amortization of goodwill, and general operating costs. Results of Operations The Company has incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities and has accumulated a deficit at December 31, 2000 in the amount of $19,125,053. The Company's net loss of $8,430,470 in 2000 included non-cash operating expenses of $4,417,193 for Stock Based Compensation and Services, Amortization of Goodwill, Depreciation, write down of inventory and impairment of intangible assets. The Company's net loss of $9,171,926 in 1999 included non-cash operating expenses of $5,106,803 for Stock Based Compensation and Services, Amortization of Goodwill and Depreciation. Results of Operations (continued) Year Ended December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999 ----------------- ----------------- Sales $ 3,373,456 $ 8,306,759 Cost of Sales 3,208,363 8,709,921 Gross Profit 165,093 (403,162) Operating Expenses Payroll and Professional Fees 3,350,871 5,610,134 Rent 1,210,302 532,033 Advertising and Promotion 102,272 289,639 Amortization 1,231,675 251,941 Depreciation 161,502 61,930 Interest Expense 144,601 43,828 Bad Debt 13,441 7,153 Impairment of Intangibles 639,981 -- Inventory Valuation Reduction 572,925 -- Other General and Administrative 1,167,993 1,972,106 Total Operating Expenses 8,595,563 8,768,764 Net Loss $ (8,430,470) $ (9,171,926) Results of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1999 Revenue Revenue decreased to $3,373,456 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 from $8,306,759 for the comparable period in 1999 as a result of the significant reorganization and restructuring of our operation and customer base stemming from the termination of our Company President as well as the departure of certain field leadership associated with the president. Of the $3,373,456 revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, $2.6 million represents independent mall site sales; merchandise sales and monthly service fees. The remainder represents long-distance phone service revenue of $737,187. Cost of Sales Cost of sales consists primarily of the costs of commissions paid to our network of independent sales representatives. Also included are refunds from prior period sales. Cost of sales decreased to $3,208,363 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 from $8,709,921 for the comparable period in 1999. This decrease was primarily attributable to our decrease in sales volume. Cost of sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 included approximately $756 thousand in refund requests. As mentioned in the notes to the financial statements, refund requests are recorded immediately to the financial statements. However, most of the refund requests are subject to offset by commissions paid to the independent representatives and the offset amounts are not reflected in the financial statement. We expect the overall dollar cost of sales to increase in future periods to the extent that our sales volume increases but not as a percentage of revenue. Operating Expenses Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of advertising and promotional expenditures, payroll and related expenses for executive and administrative personnel, facilities expenses, professional and consulting services expenses, travel and other general corporate expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $8.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 from $8.7 million for the comparable period in 1999. Overall operating expenses are expected to decrease as a percentage of revenue during future periods because our sales of mall sites and merchandise are based on e-commerce, which allows increases in the volume of purchases without having to incrementally add overhead. We expect selling, general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to pursue advertising and marketing efforts, expand our locations worldwide, expand our staff and incur additional costs related to the growth of our business and being a public company. Net Loss We incurred a net loss of $(8,430,470) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 as compared to $(9,171,926) for the comparable period in 1999. Net loss for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 was primarily affected by the non-cash transactions and refund requests as mentioned above. Recent Developments In June 2000 we negotiated a strategic arrangement with 2HQ.com, Inc., for mall product sales applications including the back-end processing, order fulfillment, distribution, and customer service. The arrangement also provides for web site mega-search engine technology and private labeling of the Company's web page. Liquidity and Capital Resources Since inception, we have financed our operations primarily through private sales of equity and debt and cash generated from operations. As of December 31, 2000, we had approximately $150,364 of cash and cash equivalents. As of that date, our principal commitments consisted of obligations outstanding under operating leases for facilities, vehicles and equipment, obligations to vendors stemming from costs associated with the daily on-going operations, and obligations for certain costs associated with the phone company acquisition in October 1999. Net cash used in operating activities was $1,911,756 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 compared to $3,827,716 for the comparable period in 1999. Net cash used in operating activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 primarily consisted of net operating losses adjusted for expenses paid by stock issuances, decreases in accounts receivable, increases in accounts payable, amortization costs and the adjustment for the write down of inventory. Net cash used in operating activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 primarily consisted of net operating losses adjusted for items such as the issuance of stock for expenses, the increase in inventory, an increase in accounts payable and decreases in prepaids and deposits. Net cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 consisted the purchase of MNS Eagle Equity Group II and the purchase/defense of international sales rights. Net cash used for investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 included fixed asset purchases. Net cash used in investing activities was $805,815 for the year ended December 31, 2000 compared to $971,834 for the comparative year ended period in 1999. Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,783,534 for the year ended December 31, 2000 compared to $5,737,822 for the year ended December 31, 1999. Net cash provided by financing activities for 1999 was affected by the large sales of private placement common stock. The Company had a working capital position as of December 31, 2000 of approximately $4,235 as compared to a working capital position of approximately $938,272 as of December 31,1999. The Company had a Stockholders' Equity of $(1,058,944) as of December 31, 2000 as compared to a Stockholders' Equity $4,612,486 as of December 31,1999. The Company had an accumulated Retained Earnings deficit of $19,125,053 at December 31, 2000, in comparison to an accumulated Retained Earnings deficit of $10,694,583 as of December 31, 1999. The increase in the accumulated deficit is due to the net loss of $8,430,470 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. The Company does not currently possess a financial institution source of financing and the Company cannot be certain that it's existing sources of cash will be adequate to meet its liquidity requirements. Therefore, the Company is considering the following options to meet its liquidity requirements: (a) Attempting to raise additional funds through the sale of equity securities to persons or entities who are not presently stockholders of the Company; (b) Attempting to franchise or license its technology and proprietary rights to foreign countries; (c) Reducing the Company's present rate of expenditures, which might materially adversely affect the ability of the Company to market its products and services effectively. The Company's future capital requirements will depend on factors, including (i) the progress and effectiveness of its sales activities and marketing approach, and (ii) the ability of the Company to maintain its existing customer base and establishing and expanding its customer base into new domestic and foreign markets. However, if operating expenses are higher than expected or if cash flow from operations is lower than anticipated, there can be no assurance that the Company will have sufficient capital resources to be able to continue as a going concern. We may need to raise additional capital funds if, for example, we pursue business or technology acquisitions or experience operating losses that exceed our current expectations. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-related or debt securities, such securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our common stock and our stockholders may experience additional dilution. We cannot be certain that additional financing will be available to us on favorable terms when required, or at all. Unless the Company is able to continue to generate revenues or obtain additional financing in the future, the continuing losses incurred by the Company might raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company's ability to continue in business as a going concern depends upon its continuing ability to sell its products, to generate franchise and licensing fees from the potential sales of its technology and products, to conserve liquidity by setting sales and marketing goals and other priorities, reducing expenditures, and to obtain financing through equity offerings or conventional banking sources. In any event, there is no assurance that any expenditure reductions, financings or other measures that the Company may enact will enable it to meet its working capital requirements. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial statements are filed as part of this report on pages F-1 through F-17. PART III ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT Executive Officers and Directors Set forth below is information regarding (i) the directors of the Company as of March 30, 2001, or until their successors are elected or appointed and qualified, and (ii) the executive officers of the Company as of March 30, 2001, who are elected to serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. NAME POSITION WITH THE COMPANY AGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Rackemann Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 71 Henry Camacho Director, and Secretary/Treasurer 70 Donald Borba Director and Chief Operating Officer 55 Donald Rackemann has been the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer since 1998. Prior to heading up Price Net USA.com, Mr. Rackemann was semi-retired but very involved in the manufacturing of golf equipment. From 1988 to 1994, he served as Chairman and CEO of National Telephone & Communications, Inc. a long-distance telephone service provider, which he co-founded and was responsible for its early growth and success. Incomnet, Inc. acquired the company during 1994. Henry Camacho has served as Secretary, Treasurer, and Director for Price Net since 1998. From - to - Mr. Camacho served as Manager, Information Systems of National Telephone and Communications, Inc. Mr. Camacho retired from Rockwell International in 1992 after 20 years of service in various management positions in the area of research and development. Donald Borba has been a member of Price Net's board of directors since 1999. Mr. Borba has served as President of NCN Communications since 1991. Price Net acquired NCN Communications in October 1999. Prior to NCN Communications, Mr. Borba served as President of Entourage International, a publicly traded multi-product manufacturer. From 1981 to 1989, Mr. Borba served as Executive Vice President of Scientia Corporation, a petroleum products manufacturer and the developer of the "Slick 50" automotive product. ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. The following table sets forth compensation received by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and by each of the persons who were, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, the other most highly compensated executive officers of the Company whose total compensation during that year exceeded $100,000 (the "Named Officers"), for the three fiscal years ended December 31, 2000 or for the shorter period during which the Named Officer was compensated by the Company. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Long Term Compensation Annual Compensation Awards ------------------------- ------------ Securities Other annual Underlying Name and principal position Year Salary ($) compensation ($) Options --------------------------- ------- --------- --------------- ------------ Donald J. Rackemann, CEO 2000 $120,000 $--- $--- 1999 107,000 $--- $--- 1998 33,000 $--- $--- Henry Camacho, Sec./Treas. 2000 65,000 $--- $--- 1999 107,000 $--- $--- 1998 33,000 $--- $--- Donald Borba, COO 2000 240,000 $--- $--- 1999 --- $--- $--- 1998 --- $--- $--- ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT. The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of the common stock of PRICENET as of December 31, 2000 by: o Each person or entity known to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the issued and outstanding common stock and; o Directors and Officers of Price Net Beneficial Owner Number of Shares Name and Title Beneficially Owned Percentage ----------------------- ------------------ ---------- Donald J. Rakemann, CEO, Chairman of the Board 1,560,000 9.3% (D.R. & L.R. Trust) Donald Borba, COO, Director 294,327 1.7% Henry Camacho, Secretary, Treasurer, Director 288,000 1.7% (Camco) ------------------------ ------------------ ---------- Total (as a group) 2,142,327 12.7% ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. The Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Company's Chief Executive Officer is the father of the administrator of the DR & LR Trust. The trust purchased the office facility at 2575 McCabe Way, Irvine CA from the Company's landlord after the Company had moved into the facility. The trust has also lent money to the Company on numerous occasions and currently has an outstanding note receivable due from the Company. During 1999 the Company purchased from the DR & LR Trust inventory items that consisted of the 6,400 Web PAL units. The price per unit was reduced from an estimated wholesale value of $249 per unit to $100 per unit. ITEM 13. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES Page No. Title of Documents Report of Mark Shelley, Intl., Independent Certified Public Accountant, on the December 31, 2000 and 1999 Financial Statements .........................................................F-1 Consolidated Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 .........F-2 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 .........................................F-3 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 .............................F-4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 .........................................F-5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ........................F-6 to F-15 Financial Statement Schedules: All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or the notes thereto. (b) Reports on Form 8-K The Company originally filed Form 8-K12G3 on June 30, 2000 and re-filed the amended Form 8-K12G3/A on October 23, 2000 with all related attachments and exhibits. The Item disclosed in the Form 8-K12G3/A related to a "Change in Control" of MNS Eagle Equity Group II. Pursuant to a Stock Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") dated as of June 19, 2000 between Price Net U.S.A., Inc (PRICENET), a Nevada corporation, and the shareholders of MNS Eagle Equity Group II, Inc. ("MNS"), a Nevada corporation, 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of which is held by less than 20 MNS shareholders were exchanged for 50,000 shares of common stock of PRICENET and $100,000 cash in a transaction in which PRICENET effectively became the parent corporation of MNS. (c) EXHIBITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT 2.0 Stock Exchange Agreement date June 19, 2000 between Price Net USA, Inc. and MNS Eagle Equity Group II, Inc. (included as Exhibit 2.0 to the Company's Form 8-K12G3 dated June 30, 2000, previously filed with the Commission and is incorporated herein by reference). 3.1 Articles of Merger and Articles of Incorporation (included as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K12G3 dated June 30, 2000, previously filed with the Commission and is incorporated herein by reference). 3.2 Bylaws (included as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Form 8-K12G3 dated June 30, 2000, previously filed with the Commission and is incorporated herein by reference). 23.2 Consent of Mark Shelley Intl., CPA. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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PRICE NET USA, INC. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants F-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2000 and 1999 F-2 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 F-3 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the Years Ended December 31, 1999 and 2000 F-4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 F-5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6 to F-15
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Shelley Intl., CPA 443 E. 10th Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204 (480) 461-8301 Price Net U.S.A., Inc. Audit Committee and Board of Directors I have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Price Net U.S.A., Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 and the related consolidated statements of operations; stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three years then ended December 31, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based upon my audit. I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion. In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Price Net U.S.A., Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three years then ended December 31, 2000 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the financial statements the company has had a net loss since inception. Previously, the company was able to raise funds through stock sales to pay ongoing overhead and keep the operations active. During the fall of 2000 the company's ability to raise additional capital was curtailed by its lack of earnings and by general market conditions. Without additional capital the company was forced to reduce operations, which caused sales to cease. Currently the company has no sales except its telephone revenue. These factors raise doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the uncertainty. Shelley Intl., CPA /s/ Shelley Intl., CPA April 3, 2000 F-1
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Price Net USA, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 12/31/00 12/31/99 Assets Cash 4,235 938,272 Receivables 146,129 334,498 Inventory - 572,925 Prepaids - --------- --------- Total Current Assets 150,364 1,845,695 --------- --------- Equipment and Furniture, net of depreciation 909,782 991,361 Investment 187,500 33,000 NCN Client Files 1,500,000 2,834,834 Deposits 8,080 72,029 --------- --------- Total Assets 2,755,726 5,776,919 ========= ========= Liabilities Bank Overdraft Accounts Payable 1,024,832 72,972 Other Current Liabilities 1,761,415 864,072 Notes Payable 1,028,423 227,389 --------- --------- Total Current Liabilities 3,814,670 1,164,433 --------- --------- Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock, 25,000,000 shares authorized none outstanding, par value $0.001 - Common Stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 16,770,866 and 12,147,234 shares outstanding par value $0.001 16,771 12,147 Paid in Capital 18,379,338 15,924,962 Stock Subscribed (330,000) (630,040) Retained Earnings (Loss) (19,125,053) (10,694,583) --------- --------- Total Stockholders' Equity (1,058,944) 4,612,486 --------- --------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 2,755,726 5,776,919 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements F-2
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Price Net USA, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years 2000, 1999 and 1998 Year Year Year 2000 1999 1998 Revenue Mall, Service and Product Sales 2,636,269 8,086,630 123,890 Telephone Service Revenue 737,187 205,785 Other Income - 14,344 1,051 --------- --------- --------- Total Revenue 3,373,456 8,306,759 124,941 --------- --------- --------- Costs of Sales Costs of Goods Sold 195,561 485,784 45,198 Commissions 3,012,802 8,224,137 --------- --------- --------- Total Costs of Sales 3,208,363 8,709,921 45,198 --------- --------- --------- Gross Profit (Loss) 165,093 (403,162) 79,743 --------- --------- --------- Expenses Payroll, Professional Fees 3,350,871 5,610,134 740,865 Rent 1,210,302 532,033 170,479 Advertising and Promotion 102,272 289,639 81,017 Training, Relocation 43,424 Amortization 1,231,675 251,941 Depreciation 161,502 61,930 12,188 Interest Expense 144,601 43,828 8,631 Bad Debt 13,441 7,153 2,199 Impairment of Intangibles 639,981 Inventory Valuation Reduction 572,925 Other General and Administrative Expenses 1,167,993 1,972,106 341,860 --------- --------- --------- Total Expenses 8,595,563 8,768,764 1,400,663 --------- --------- --------- Income Before Income Taxes (8,430,470) (9,171,926) (1,320,920) --------- --------- --------- Provision for Income Taxes - - - --------- --------- --------- Net Income (Loss) (8,430,470) (9,171,926) (1,320,920) --------- --------- --------- Basic Earnings per Share (0.59) (1.21) (0.39) --------- --------- --------- Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares 14,288,085 7,562,520 3,370,748 --------- --------- --------- Diluted Earnings per Share (0.54) (1.28) (0.39) --------- --------- --------- Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares 15,665,852 7,145,894 3,370,748 --------- --------- --------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-3
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Price Net USA, Inc. Statement of Stockholder's Equity for the period from October 7, 1997 through December 31, 2000 [Enlarge/Download Table] Common Stock Paid in Stock Retained Total Shares Amount Capital Subscribed Earnings Equity Capitalization 2,250,010 2,250 22,750 25,000 - Retained Earnings (Loss) (201,737) (201,737) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - Balance, December 31, 1997 2,250,010 2,250 22,750 - (201,737) (176,737) - Merger Price Net and Gold Star 1,100,000 1,100 (6,550) (5,450) Stock Sales 504 Offering 1,205,349 1,205 998,484 999,689 Stock Sale Private Offering 25,000 25 29,975 30,000 - Retained Earnings (Loss) (1,320,920)(1,320,920) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - Balance,December 31, 1998 4,580,359 4,580 1,044,659 - (1,522,657) (473,418) - Stock Sales 6,161,695 6,162 11,253,728 11,259,890 Stock for NCN Purchase 1,090,160 1,090 2,996,850 2,997,940 Stock Subscribed 315,020 315 629,725 (630,040) - - Retained Earnings (Loss) (9,171,926) (9,171,926) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance, December 31, 1999 12,147,234 12,147 15,924,962 (630,040) (10,694,583) 4,612,486 Stock Sales 3,123,632 3,124 2,130,916 2,134,040 MNS Purchase 500,000 500 124,500 125,000 International Rights Purchase 1,000,000 1,000 499,000 500,000 Stock Subscription Cancelled (300,040) 300,040 - Retained Earnings (8,430,470) (8,430,470) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance, December 31, 2000 16,770,866 16,771 18,379,338 (330,000) (19,125,053) (1,058,944) ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= F-4 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
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Price Net USA, Inc. Statement of Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Year Year Year 2000 1999 1998 Cash from Operations Net Loss (8,430,470) (9,171,926) (1,320,920) Yearly expenses paid for with stock 1,776,540 4,792,932 Net Change in Receivables 188,369 (329,386) 31,038 Net Change in Inventory (174,953) (3,972) Depreciation 161,502 61,930 12,188 Amortization 1,231,674 251,941 Payables and Bank Overdraft 1,849,203 765,454 3,041 Writedown of Assets 607,796 Impairment of Intangible Assets 639,681 Prepaids 5,000 Deposits 63,949 (23,708) (34,521) --------- --------- --------- Total Cash from Operations (1,911,756) (3,827,716) (1,308,146) --------- --------- --------- Cash Used in Investments Cash Used in Merger (5,450) Purchase of Stock as Investment (33,000) Merger with Eagle (225,000) Purchase of International Rights (501,000) Purchase of Fixed Assets (79,815) (938,834) (68,168) --------- --------- --------- Total Cash Used for Investments (805,815) (971,834) (73,618) --------- --------- --------- Cash from Financing Notes and Loans 801,034 (185,136) 357,525 Sales of Stock 982,500 5,922,958 1,024,239 --------- --------- --------- Total Cash from Financing 1,783,534 5,737,822 1,381,764 --------- --------- --------- Net Change in Cash (934,037) 938,272 - Beginning Balance 938,272 - - --------- --------- --------- Ending Balance 4,235 938,272 - ========= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements F-5
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PRICENET U.S.A., INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1. GENERAL BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Price Net U.S.A., Inc. was originally organized in Nevada as Gold Star Gaming, Inc. on May 31, 1994. We were founded in order to market and operate an internet-based company that supports a home-based business. Internet Shopping Mall Concept We market an extensive line of products and services on the internet. Customers have the service, convenience and advantage of using the internet from their home or office to make purchases. Marketing through Networking We market products and services to retail consumers as well as business to business. We utilize a network-marketing program of independent representatives and mall operators to sell their products and services. The mall operators typically pay an initial setup and training charge, and a monthly mall maintenance fee. This program offers us the advantage of a rapidly expanding sales force without the normal upfront and ongoing costs of maintaining a sales organization of this size. Each mall operator is compensated on the retail purchases of products and services from their internet shopping mall and long distance phone calls made. Accounting Basis The basis is generally accepted accounting principles. Revenue We receive revenue from retail product sales, services, the sales of online shopping mall sites, and monthly site fees. Services, which are available to the independent distributors for personal use and to sell, include long distance telephone service, internet provider service (ISP), prepaid legal service, income tax audit protection service and internet site maintenance and upgrading. When initially established, each Independent Mall Operator (IMO) receives a unique reference number for their site. This number is used to track all internet retail activity for their site. Each IMO provides access codes to customers so the customers will purchase items on their shopping site. Price net has associations with various merchandise vendors that actually capture, process and provide customer support for all internet retail sales. On a monthly basis the vendors provide data and submit sales commissions to us. We then pay the independent distributors their commissions and the difference is our gross profit for the month. Although we began merchandise sales in 1998, we have never been able to establish a significant revenue stream with product sales from the internet mall sites. Our main sources of revenue have been the commissions on long distance telephone calls, and mall site sales. Advertising and Promotions Advertising and Promotional expenses are expensed when incurred. The majority of these costs relate to a monthly sales promotional meeting that we sponsor. F-6 Sales Taxes Currently, we follow the normal industry practice of only collecting sales tax on shipments of products to consumers within our home state of California. The internet sales industry is new and changing constantly. Local, state and federal agencies have not fully addressed this new sales medium. We cannot predict what if any taxes a particular government or agency may impose on future or even past sales. A successful assertion by one or more states or any foreign country could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial statements if the taxes are applied retroactively. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is the total of the current taxes payable and the net of the change in the deferred income taxes. Provision is made for the deferred income taxes where differences exist between the period in which transactions affect current taxable income and the period in which they enter into the determination of net income in the financial statements. Stock Based Compensation We have elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," for the disbursement of our common stock for compensation. Earnings per Share The basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing our net income (adjusted for certain dividends when paid) by the weighted average number of common shares during the year. The diluted earnings (loss) (adjusted for certain dividends and certain interest when expensed) by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted average number of shares adjusted as of the first of the year for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. 12/31/00 12/31/99 Basic weighted average shares 14,288,085 7,562,520 Options and Warrants 1,377,767 1,583,600 Diluted weighted average shares 15,665,852 9,146,120 Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. NOTE 2. REVERSE ACQUISITION On March 11, 1998 we were known as Gold Star Gaming, Inc. and we purchased/merged with Price net U.S.A., Inc. The surviving entity was Gold Star Gaming, Inc., which changed its name to Price net, U.S.A., Inc. Price net was organized October 7, 1997. For this purchase Gold Star issued 2,250,010 shares of common stock and exchanged these shares with Price net shares. The Gold Star shareholders then gave back to the company all of their shares except 1,100,000. The final result us with 3,350,010 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. This purchase was properly accounted for as a reverse merger because Gold Star was considered the nominal acquirer. A reverse merger means that for accounting purposes the nominal acquirer is viewed as having been acquired by the legally acquired company. F-7
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Reverse merger also means that the historical data shown on the financial s