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Paragon Sports Group Inc – ‘424B3’ on 2/8/02

On:  Friday, 2/8/02   ·   Accession #:  950116-2-185   ·   File #:  333-67154

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 2/08/02  Paragon Sports Group Inc          424B3                  1:117K                                   St Ives Financial/FA

Prospectus   —   Rule 424(b)(3)
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11st Page   -   Filing Submission
3Prospectus summary
4The Offering
5Summary Financial Information
6Risk Factors
7Paragon Sports depends upon the success of its athletes
"We face significant competition
"After completion of the offering, we will need additional capital to continue to operate and expand our business
8Since our common stock has never been traded, prices for the common stock may decline after the offering
"We do not intend to pay dividends to our stockholders
9Investors will be subject to immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible value per share of their shares after completion of the offering
"We may sell additional shares of our common stock without stockholder consent, which will dilute the investors' percentage interest in Paragon Sports
"Penny stock regulations may impose certain restrictions on marketability of our securities
11Use of proceeds
"Dilution
12Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons
14Executive Compensation
17Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management
18Our Business
20Representation of Soccer Athletes
27Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations
31Description of securities
"Common Stock
"Options
33Disclosure of commission position on indemnification for securities act liabilities
"Plan of distribution
34Certain Transactions
35Legal matters
"Experts
"Available Information
38Stockholders' equity
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PROSPECTUS 400,000 Shares of Common Stock of Paragon Sports Group, Inc. We are registering 400,000 shares of our common stock for sale on a "best efforts, all-or-none basis." The 400,000 shares of our common stock are being offered on a self-underwritten basis. Pending the sale of the 400,000 shares, all proceeds will be held in an escrow account. If 400,000 shares are not sold within 90 days from the date hereof, all monies received will be refunded to subscribers in full without interest thereon. We are a development stage Company. Per Share Total Public Offering Price.............................. $4.00 $1,600,000 Underwriting Discount.............................. $0 0 Proceeds to Paragon Sports Group before expenses... $4.00 $1,600,000 No public trading market for our common stock exists and the offering price of our common stock has been arbitrarily determined by Paragon Sports Group, Inc. ------------------------------------ Our principal executive offices are located at 5580 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Our telephone number is (419) 885-7525. ------------------------------------ The common stock being offered by this prospectus involves a high degree of risk. You should read the "Risk Factors" section beginning on page 4 before you decide to purchase any common stock. ------------------------------------ Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Nor have they made, nor will they make, any determination as to whether anyone should buy these securities. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. The date of this Prospectus is January 14, 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS [Enlarge/Download Table] Prospectus summary ...............................................................................................1 Summary Financial Information.....................................................................................3 Risk factors......................................................................................................4 We need additional agents, clients and more experienced personnel............................................5 Paragon Sports depends upon the success of its athletes......................................................5 We face significant competition..............................................................................6 After completion of the offering, we will need additional capital to continue to operate and expand our business....................................................................................6 We depend upon our senior management, and their loss or unavailability could put us at a competitive disadvantage.................................................................6 Restrictions on Resale.......................................................................................6 Since our common stock has never been traded, prices for the common stock may decline after the offering.......................................................................7 We do not intend to pay dividends to our stockholders........................................................7 Management has broad discretion in using the proceeds of the offering........................................7 Investors will be subject to immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible value per share of their shares after completion of the offering.................................................7 We may sell additional shares of our common stock without stockholder consent, which will dilute the investors' percentage interest in Paragon Sports................................................8 Penny stock regulations may impose certain restrictions on marketability of our securities...................8 Use of proceeds...................................................................................................8 Dilution.........................................................................................................12 Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons.....................................................10 Executive Compensation...........................................................................................12 Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management...................................................15 Our Business.....................................................................................................16 Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations............................25 Description of securities........................................................................................29 Disclosure of commission position on indemnification for securities act liabilities..............................31 Plan of distribution.............................................................................................31 Certain Transactions.............................................................................................38 Legal matters....................................................................................................33 Experts..........................................................................................................33 Available Information ...........................................................................................33 You should rely only on the information contained in this document. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different. This document may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities. The information in this document may only be accurate on the date of this document. i
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY This summary highlights certain information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. You should read the following summary together with the more detailed information regarding Paragon Sports Group, Inc. and our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. Paragon Sports Group, Inc. ("Paragon Sports" or "We") is a Delaware corporation which was formed on May 30, 2001. Paragon Sports is a full service professional-athlete representation agency which offers soccer athletes every aspect of athlete management including career management and guidance, contract negotiations, marketing and endorsements, team relations, public relations and charitable activities. Paragon Sports is a development stage Company with no history of operations. Paragon's primary business is to represent, advise, and counsel soccer athletes in contract negotiations with professional soccer clubs and in all business affairs related to the soccer athletes' status as professional soccer players, including endorsement and promotional contracts. Paragon currently represents 14 professional athletes. Additionally, we intend to represent professional soccer clubs in the negotiation of transfer contracts which involve the sale and acquisition of soccer athletes between professional soccer clubs. We also intend to represent corporate sponsor companies that sponsor sports events. Paragon Sports also intends to create, design and execute sports promotion programs based on our client's business objectives. We will provide concepts and creative development as well as implementation, administration, and complete turnkey management of these programs. We intend to generate revenue from two basic sources: (i) representation of players in the negotiation of player contracts and player endorsements; and (ii) negotiation of transfer fees paid by one soccer club to another upon the transfer of a player. Upon consummating a player contract or transfer, we are paid a percentage of such contract for our services (generally 20% for endorsement contracts, up to 10% for player contracts, varied rates for transfer fees). We believe that, as general revenues in the industry increase, wages and endorsement revenues paid to players should increase. Our principal place of business is located at 5580 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Our general phone number is (419) 885-7525.
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THE OFFERING Shares outstanding before offering.. 3,600,000 shares of common stock. Shares offered by Paragon Sports.... 400,000 shares of common stock. Plan of distribution................ Paragon Sports will offer and sell 400,000 shares for cash at a price of $4.00 per share. Use of Proceeds..................... The proceeds of this offering will be used by Paragon Sports to augment our Management team, to develop and initiate a marketing and advertising campaign and for working capital. 2
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following summary financial information set forth below is derived from the more detailed financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. This information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The financial information set forth below is audited with respect to the May 31, 2001 financial statements and stub period financial information with respect to the August 31, 2001 financial statements is unaudited. These most recent financials statements coincide with the inception of Paragon Sports. Accordingly, Paragon Sports Group has no operations data to report. May 31, 2001 August 31, 2001 ------------ --------------- Selected Financial Data: Cash and cash equivalents......... $150,000 $ 101,935 Working capital................... $311,785 $ 216,275 Total assets...................... $421,785 $ 293,450 Total liabilities................. -0- $ 5,419 Stockholders' equity)............. $421,785 $ 288,031 Net Loss.......................... -- $(200,420) 3
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RISK FACTORS You should carefully consider the following risk factors and all other information contained in this prospectus before investing in our common stock. Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. The following risks are the material risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and could result in a complete loss of your investment. Risks Related to Our Business We need clients. Our success will be affected by our ability to attract and develop promising new soccer talent and to expand our sports agency operations so as to represent both a substantially greater number of athletes and a larger percentage of athletes and companies with significantly greater earning and marketing potential. Paragon Sports' business relies on the revenue it derives from Paragon Sports' exclusive management agreements with approximately 14 professional soccer players. The athletic careers of professional players tend to be short and Paragon Sports must look to augment its stable of players in the near future to increase revenues from soccer. There can be no assurance that we can attract the quality of professional athletes necessary to achieve and sustain profitable operations. In addition, there can be no assurance that professional athletes who are currently, or who may in the future be, under management or representation contracts with Paragon Sports, will continue to engage in professional sports through the term of their contracts or will renew their contracts upon their expiration. Since Paragon's inception, nine (9) of the exclusive management agreements it had with players have expired and have not been renewed and there can be no assurance that other agreements will not expire and fail to be renewed. Recent Organization; Development Stage Company; History of Losses. The Company was organized in May 2001, is in the development stage, and has not generated significant revenues from operations. Potential investors should be aware of the problems, delays, expenses and difficulties encountered by any company in the development stage. The Company will be subject to numerous risks, expenses, problems and difficulties typically encountered in establishing a new business. From inception (May 31, 2001) to August 31, 2001 the Company has sustained a loss in the amount of $200,420 and the Company expects to continue to incur operating losses until such time as it derives meaningful revenues. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation" and "Our Business." We need additional agents and experienced personnel. Our management, on the whole, has less experience in operating a sports marketing company than many of our competitors, and the success of the business will depend in large part on its ability to establish Paragon Sports as an effective sports marketing company. If this development fails to materialize or to generate sufficient revenue, we may have to seek additional employees with more substantial experience. Likewise, Paragon Sports anticipates that in order to attract an adequate number and caliber of professional athletes, and to augment the agents currently working for Paragon Sports, Paragon Sports will need to enter into employment or consulting agreements with additional registered agents who have existing representation agreements with professional athletes and who have experience negotiating these types of agreements. There can be no assurance that Paragon Sports will be able to attract the quantity or caliber of agents necessary to achieve and sustain profitable operations. 4
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Contingent Liability Pursuant to a subscription agreement which was amended on October 4, 2001, 800,000 shares were issued to Biofarm, Inc for $50,000.00. The subscription agreement was amended after Paragon Sports was advised that the exemption for the issuance of the securities may not be available and that Biofarm may have a right of recission. On November 19, 2001, Biofarm waived any right of recission that it may have. Notwithstanding, Biofarm's waiver of any right of recission, Paragon may have potential liability under Section 12(a)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933 in the event it is determined that there was a violation of federal securities law in connection with the sale of those securities to Biofarm which may have a material adverse effect on Paragon. Paragon Sports depends upon the success of its athletes. Because Paragon Sports' revenues are derived in part from a specified percentage of the income generated by Paragon Sports' clients and events, both the amount of Paragon Sports' revenues and the likelihood that Paragon Sports will continue to receive revenues is dependent upon the professional success of its athletes, and the continued popularity of professional sports. The income levels of Paragon Sports' potential clients and therefore the revenues of Paragon Sports, can be subject to wide fluctuations, in most cases due to circumstances beyond the control of Paragon Sports. In addition, Paragon Sports' clients face intense competition in achieving success and recognition in soccer. There can be no assurance that any of Paragon Sports' clients will achieve or sustain success or realize the financial rewards thereof. We face significant competition. Paragon Sports faces significant competition in obtaining and maintaining management relationships with athletes. While the sports agency market is composed of numerous registered agents and business managers, the industry is dominated by a small number of agencies which manage the more successful and marketable athletes. A great many of these agencies have significantly greater financial and personnel resources and recognition in the industry than Paragon Sports. There can be no assurance that Paragon Sports will be able to compete effectively in these markets. Companies such as SFX Entertainment, Inc. have become public companies and have contributed to a consolidation of sports management and marketing agencies. After completion of the offering, we will need additional capital to continue to operate and expand our business. We expect to have working capital of approximately $1,500,000 available from the net proceeds of this offering. See "Certain Transactions". We may be unable to satisfy our continuing working capital requirements from operations or other sources. Our inability to raise additional capital would also inhibit our ability to achieve our business plan. 5
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We depend upon our senior management, and their loss or unavailability could put us at a competitive disadvantage. Our success depends largely on the skills, experience and reputation of Shep Messing. The loss or unavailability of this individual for any significant period of time could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to replace this key individual in the event his services become unavailable. See "Management." Risks Associated with our Securities Since our common stock has never been traded, prices for the common stock may decline after the offering. There is no public market for our common stock and no assurance can be given that a market will develop or that any shareholder will be able to liquidate his investment without considerable delay, if at all. There is no underwriter engaged in connection with this transaction and there can be no assurance that any brokerage firm will act as a market maker of our securities. If a market should develop, the price may be highly volatile. In addition, an active trading market for our common stock may not develop or be sustained. Our sale of an aggregate of 400,000 shares for cash may cause the market price of our common stock to fall. Factors such as those discussed in this "Risk Factors" section may have a significant impact on the market price of our common stock. Due to the anticipated low price of our common stock, many brokerage firms may not be willing to effect transactions in our common stock. Even if a purchaser finds a broker willing to effect a transaction in our common stock, the combination of brokerage commissions, state transfer taxes, if any, and other selling costs may exceed the selling price. Inexperience of Management. This is the first public offering of securities that Paragon's management has been involved in. There can be no assurance that management's lack of experience in public offerings will not adversely effect the proposed public offering of our common stock, the subsequent development of a trading market, if any, or the market for and liquidity of Paragon's securities. Therefore, purchasers of the securities offered hereby may suffer lack of liquidity in their investment or a material diminution of the value of their investment. We do not intend to pay dividends to our stockholders. We have never paid any dividends to our stockholders. We currently intend to retain any future earnings for funding growth and, therefore, do not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. If we determine that we will pay dividends to the holders of our common stock, there is no assurance or guarantee that such dividends will be paid on a timely basis. 6
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Management has broad discretion in using the proceeds of the offering. We expect to use the net proceeds of this offering to augment our management team, to develop and initiate a marketing and advertising campaign, and for working capital. Our management, however, may use the net proceeds of the offering for such specific purposes as it may determine. Accordingly, our management will have broad discretion with respect to the expenditure of the net proceeds of the offering. The investor will therefore entrust its investment to our management's judgment with only limited information about specific application of the funds. Investors will be subject to immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible value per share of their shares after completion of the offering. Our net tangible book value per share prior to the offering is approximately $.06. After the offering, we expect our net tangible book value per share to be approximately $.45. Therefore, there will be an increase in the net tangible book value per share for our existing stockholders of approximately $.39. There will be dilution to investors in the net tangible book value per share of approximately $3.55. In addition, the 3,600,000 shares of our common stock issued upon the founding of the Company have been valued at $.34 per share whereas the investors will have paid $4.00 per share for their shares. We may sell additional shares of our common stock without stockholder consent, which will dilute the investors' percentage interest in Paragon Sports. We may raise additional capital after completion of the offering by issuing additional shares of common stock. Our management will have the right to determine the number of shares that we will offer and the purchase price per share without the consent or approval of the investors. In addition, the investors will have no right to purchase shares in any subsequent offering in order to maintain their percentage ownership interest in Paragon Sports. Penny stock regulations may impose certain restrictions on marketability of our securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") has adopted regulations which generally define a "penny stock" to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. As a result, our common stock is subject to rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouse). For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of such securities and have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a risk disclosure document mandated by the Commission relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also disclose the commission payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control over the market. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. Consequently, the "penny stock" rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities and may affect the ability of investors to sell our securities in the secondary market and the price at which such purchasers can sell any such securities. 7
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Shareholders should be aware that, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include: o control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; o manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; o "boiler room" practices involving high pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; o excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and o the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the inevitable collapse of those prices with consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our common stock. This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We use words such as "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "expects", "future", "intends" and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this prospectus. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks faced by Paragon Sports Group described in "Risk factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus. 8
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USE OF PROCEEDS We estimate that our net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $1,500,000. See "Certain Transactions." We expect such proceeds to be utilized approximately as follows: [Download Table] Approximate Amount Of Approximate Percentage of Proceeds Proceeds -------- -------- Hiring of New Personnel............ $ 200,000 13.33% Marketing and Advertising.......... $ 100,000 6.66% Working Capital.................... $1,200,000 80.00% The amounts set forth above are estimates. Should a reapportionment or redirection of funds be determined to be in the best interests of Paragon Sports, the actual amount expended to finance any category of expenses may be increased or decreased by Paragon Sport's Board of Directors at its discretion. The proceeds of this offering that are not expended immediately may be deposited in interest bearing accounts, or invested in government obligations certificates of deposit or similar short term, low risk investments. DILUTION Net tangible book value consists of total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities divided by the total number of common shares outstanding. Paragon Sports has no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Paragon Sports has no options issued and outstanding. a) At August 31, 2001, Paragon Sports had a net tangible book value of $216,682, or $.06 per share; b) Assuming the consummation of the transaction described herein, Paragon Sports will have a net tangible book value of $1,816,682, or $.45 per share. 9
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS Officers and directors The names and ages of the directors and executive officers of Paragon Sports are set forth below. All Directors are elected annually by the stockholders to serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Name Age Position(s) with Paragon Sports Group ---- --- ------------------------------------- Shep Messing 52 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer Alan A. Morell 54 Chief Financial Officer and Director Background of Executive Officers, Directors and Significant Employees Shep Messing Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Messing has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Sports Group since its inception. He is a 1972 graduate of Harvard University, where he was an All-American in soccer. He was the premier American soccer player in the game during the 1970's and 1980's. He was a member of the Pan-American Team, the U.S. Olympic Team, and the New York Cosmos (with Pele, Beckenbauer and Chinaglia) and has been inducted into the New York State Sports Hall of Fame. He has been involved in the professional soccer industry for over twenty-one (21) years, working for United States Tobacco Company for 13 years and his own company, Soccer Enterprises, Inc. since 1977. During this time, he gained experience in business, television, movies, books, videos, endorsements, and public television commercials. He was a commentator for Anheuser-Busch Bud Sports, MISL games, all star games, 1982 and 1986 World Cup events, and in global television. He has had exposure on ABC, NBC, CBS, Live at Five, Good Morning America, and Hollywood Squares. Most recently, he has been affiliated with Olsher Sports, a sports marketing agency for television and corporate marketing of events, team sports, and soccer and Metallia Sports, in connection with soccer representation in the 1994 World Cup. In 1991, Mr. Messing pled guilty to a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343, commonly referred to as Federal Wire Fraud. This violation came about during Mr. Messing's tenure as a corporate officer in a securities firm, although he never acted, nor was licensed as a broker or dealer. Mr. Messing was sentenced to five years probation. Mr. Messing filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York on November 17, 1995. The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the plan of reorganization on February 11, 1998. Alan A. Morell Chief Financial Officer and Director: During the past twenty-five years in the industry, Mr. Morell has built a formidable and prestigious organization capable of planning, staffing, managing and producing events of all sizes and types anywhere in the world. Prior to 1987, Alan was with the International Management Group where he first served as manager of special events and vice president of racquet sports and later as corporate vice president of event management, mergers, acquisitions and sponsorships. Alan has created and managed more than 1,500 events. 10
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Advisory Board Paragon Sports has an Advisory Board that has been formed with the purpose of providing Paragon's management with guidance on its various business areas. Paragon Sports has not entered into any advisory or employment agreements with the member of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is comprised of the following individual: James Menlove: Mr. Menlove was born in the UK, became a US resident in 1962 and founded Heartland Trust Services in 1986. He had worked in the trust banking industry in the UK, Canada and the US prior to establishing his own company. His simultaneous interest and acumen in the development of soccer talent in third world territories led to the establishment of his own operation in Costa Rica. Jim opened his Costa Rica Soccer Academy and is now developing the recently purchased 12 acres of land to expand the facilities. 11
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers Each director of Paragon Sports is entitled to receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board of Directors of Paragon Sports but are not compensated for services provided in their capacities as directors. There is no compensation committee and no compensation policies have been adopted. Paragon Sports may elect to pay non-cash consideration in the form of options to directors in the future. In the future, we may elect a cash payment as well as a non-cash consideration. Employment Agreements On June 1, 2001, we entered into a three (3) year Employment Agreement with Shep Messing pursuant to which Mr. Messing agreed to serve as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Sports Group. Paragon Sports agreed to pay Mr. Messing an annual salary of $200,000 plus a $25,000 annual increase in the then base salary. Upon execution of the Employment Agreement, Paragon Sports issued Eight Hundred Thousand (800,000) shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per share to Mr. Messing. On November 13, 2001, Mr. Davis resigned as Paragon's Chief Financial Officer and as a director. Stock Option Plans and Agreements As of June 1, 2001, the Board of Directors and the stockholders of Paragon Sports Group, adopted the 2001 Stock Plan (hereinafter called the "2001 Plan"). The purpose of the 2001 Plan is to provide a means whereby directors and selected employees, officers, agents, consultants, and independent contractors of Paragon Sports Group, or of any parent or subsidiary thereof, may be granted incentive stock options and/or nonqualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock, no par value ("Common Stock"), in order to attract and retain the services or advice of such directors, employees, officers, agents, consultants, and independent contractors and to provide additional incentive for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of Paragon Sports Group and its affiliates by encouraging stock ownership in Paragon Sports Group. Description of the 2001 Plan The maximum number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which awards may be granted pursuant to the 2001 Plan is initially 250,000 shares. Shares issuable under the 2001 Plan may be either treasury shares or authorized but unissued shares. The number of shares available for issuance will be subject to adjustment to prevent dilution in the event of stock splits, stock dividends or other changes in the capitalization of Paragon Sports Group. Subject to compliance with Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of Paragon Sports Group (the "Board") or, in the event the Board shall appoint and/or authorize a committee, such as the Compensation Committee, of two or more members of the Board to administer the Plan, by such committee. The administrator of the Plan shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Plan Administrator". Except for the terms and conditions explicitly set forth herein, the Plan Administrator shall have the authority, in its discretion, to determine all matters relating to the options to be granted under the Plan, including, without limitation, selection of whether an option will be an incentive stock option or a nonqualified stock option, selection of the individuals to be granted options, the number of shares to be subject to each option, the exercise price per share, the timing of grants and all other terms and conditions of the options. 12
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Options granted under the 2001 Plan may be "incentive stock options" ("Incentive Options") within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code or stock options which are not incentive stock options ("Non-Incentive Options" and, collectively with Incentive Options, hereinafter referred to as "Options"). Each option may be exercised in whole or in part; provided, that only whole shares may be issued pursuant to the exercise of any option. Subject to any other terms and conditions herein, the Plan Administrator may provide that an option may not be exercised in whole or in part for a stated period or periods of time during which such option is outstanding; provided, that the Plan Administrator may rescind, modify, or waive any such limitation (including by the acceleration of the vesting schedule upon a change in control of Paragon Sports Group) at any time and from time to time after the grant date thereof. During an Optionee's lifetime, any incentive stock options granted under the Plan are personal to such Optionee and are exercisable solely by such Optionee. The Plan Administrator can determine at the time the option is granted in the case of incentive stock options, or at any time before exercise in the case of nonqualified stock options, that additional forms of payment will be permitted. To the extent permitted by the Plan Administrator and applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, federal tax and securities laws and regulations and state corporate law), an option may be exercised by: (a) delivery of shares of Common Stock of Paragon Sports Group held by an Optionee having a fair market value equal to the exercise price, such fair market value to be determined in good faith by the Plan Administrator; (b) delivery of a properly executed Notice of Exercise, together with irrevocable instructions to a broker, all in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board, to promptly deliver to Paragon Sports Group the amount of sale or loan proceeds to pay the exercise price and any federal, state, or local withholding tax obligations that may arise in connection with the exercise; or (c) delivery of a properly executed Notice of Exercise, together with instructions to Paragon Sports Group to withhold from the shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be issued upon exercise that number of shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the option exercise price. Upon a Change in Control of Paragon Sports Group, any award carrying a right to exercise that was not previously exercisable shall become fully exercisable, the restrictions, deferral limitations and forfeiture conditions applicable to any other award granted shall lapse and any performance conditions imposed with respect to awards shall be deemed to be fully achieved. 13
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Awards under the 2001 Plan may not be transferred, pledged, mortgaged, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered other than by will or under the laws of descent and distribution, except that the Committee may permit transfers of awards for estate planning purposes if, and to the extent, such transfers do not cause a participant who is then subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act to lose the benefit of the exemption under Rule 16b-3 for such transactions. The Board may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate the 2001 Plan at any time, except that any such action shall be subject to stockholder approval at the annual meeting next following such Board action if such stockholder approval is required by federal or state law or regulation or the rules of any exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock may then be listed or quoted, or if the Board of Directors otherwise determines to submit such action for stockholder approval. In addition, no amendment, alteration, suspension, discontinuation or termination to the 2001 Plan may materially impair the rights of any participant with respect to any award without such participant's consent. Unless terminated earlier by action of the Board of Directors, the 2001 Plan shall terminate ten (10) years after adoption by the shareholders. 14
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The following table sets forth information, as of December 8, 2001 with respect to the beneficial ownership of the outstanding shares of our common stock, $.01 par value, as of such date plus, where relevant for particular beneficial owners, shares which such beneficial owner has the right to acquire by (i) any holder known to us owning more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares; (ii) our officers and directors; and (iii) the directors and officers of Paragon Sports as a group: [Enlarge/Download Table] Percentage (%) of Percentage (%) of Number of Shares Ownership Ownership Name of Beneficial Owner* Common Stock before Offering After Offering ------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- Shep Messing(1) 800,000 22.2% 20% Continental Capital Merchant Bank(4) 300,000 8.3% 7.5% Biofarm, Inc.(2) 800,000 22.2% 20% WRA Consulting, Inc.(3) 800,000 22.2% 20% Continental Sports Management LLC(5) 800,000 22.2% 20% Alan A. Morell(6) 0 0% 0% All Officers and Directors as a group(1)(6) 800,000 22.2% 20% * Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons listed in this section is c/o Paragon Sports, 5580 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. (1) Mr. Messing is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Sports. (2) Biofarm, Inc. is a public company whose securities trade on the OTC Bulletin Board. (3) Voting and dispositive power over the shares owed by WRA Consulting, Inc.'s are controlled by Willa Abramson. (4) Voting and dispositive power over the shares of common stock owned by Continental Capital Merchant Bank are controlled by Continental Capital Advisors, Inc. ("CCA"). William Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of CCA. (5) Voting and dispositive power over the shares of common stock of Continental Sports Management LLC are controlled by William Davis, its Chief Financial Officer. (6) Mr. Morell is the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Paragon Sports. 15
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OUR BUSINESS Summary Paragon Sports Group, Inc. Paragon Sports Group, Inc. ("Paragon Sports") is a Delaware corporation which was formed on May 30, 2001. Paragon Sports is a full service professional athlete representation agency which offers soccer athletes every aspect of athlete management including career management and guidance, contract negotiations, marketing and endorsements, team relations, public relations and charitable activities. On May 31, 2001, Paragon Sports entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Continental Sports LLC, a Delaware limited liability company pursuant to which Paragon Sports purchased accounts receivable of Continental Sports Management LLC equal to Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Dollars ($223,570) and twenty two (22) player contracts. The purchase price of the assets was the issuance of Eight Hundred Thousand (800,000) shares of common stock of Paragon Sports. We intend to represent, advise, and counsel soccer athletes in contract negotiations with professional soccer clubs and in all business affairs related to the soccer athletes' status as professional soccer players, including endorsement and promotional contracts. Additionally, we intend to represent professional soccer clubs in the negotiation of transfer contracts which involve the sale and acquisition of soccer athletes between professional soccer clubs. We also intend to represent corporate sponsor companies that sponsor sports events. Paragon Sports also intends to create, design and execute sports promotion programs based on our client's business objectives. We will provide concepts and creative development as well as implementation, administration, and complete turnkey management of these programs. We intend to generate revenue from two basic sources: (i) representation of players in the negotiation of player contracts and player endorsements; and (ii) negotiation of transfer fees paid by one soccer club to another upon the transfer of a player. Upon consummating a player contract or transfer, we will be paid a percentage of such contract for our services (generally 20% for endorsement contracts, up to 10% for player contracts, varied rates for transfer fees). We believe that, as general revenues in the industry increase, wages and endorsement revenues paid to players should increase. Our strategy is to: (i) locate finders (independent contractors who identify talented players) throughout the world who will present our representation contracts to prospective client players and (ii) locate player agents throughout the world to develop client players and shop those players to soccer clubs throughout the world; and (iii) locate executive personnel with numerous professional contacts within the soccer industry to create opportunities for client players, clubs and commercial endorsement companies. Strategic placement of finders and player agents allows us to create proprietary intelligence on players all over the world, and shop those same players to clubs located in South America, Europe, and the United States. 16
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Soccer The soccer industry exists in virtually every country in the world. Unlike American football, which may be played differently in Canada or in Europe, soccer is played under the same rules throughout the world, thus providing consistency to the game no matter where it is played. Soccer has established and greatly benefited from Federation Internationale De Football Association ("FIFA"), which regulates and administers international soccer. FIFA has sanctioned six regional confederations to segregate and manage international team soccer. Through the six confederations, FIFA has established over two hundred national associations. Teams comprising the national associations compete in various confederation championships. The vast scope of the soccer market is demonstrated in Europe wherein 250 to 300 top division club teams ("Premier League Teams") exist in any given year. Once in the Premier League, a team can be relegated from the Premier League into soccer's equivalent of Triple A baseball. In soccer you must continue to be successful to remain in the Premier League. The Premier League has the greater television revenues, gate fees, and other team related revenues. The economic sanction of failing to remain in the Premier League is devastating to a team. This economic reality creates great financial pressure on teams to always vie for the most talented players, and therefore to pay higher wages to such players. With the great number of Premier Clubs in the world, and the number of talented players needed to fill the rosters of all those clubs, the role of sports agents in soccer is becoming increasingly more vital to the survival of each Premier Club. These clubs must search for players throughout the world. The proprietary intelligence of each sports agent becomes extremely valuable, if it can provide a great variety of talented players to a team. Until recently, prior to the Bosman Ruling (see "Regulations"), player agents were provincial in their method of business practice, only representing players in their domiciled geographic area. This was due mainly to FIFA requiring player agents to be licensed domestically or internationally; the international license being considerably more expensive. Until the Bosman Ruling, teams located in a specific country were required to have a certain number of national players. These circumstances did not create a free international market for players. The Bosman Ruling created new architecture for clubs, players and agents to build upon. Following the Bosman Ruling, players can more freely move from one international club to another. The Bosman Ruling provides flexibility to businesses like Paragon Sports and creates opportunity for international players to play on club teams in other countries (e.g. Brazilian players playing in England, German players in Spain, etc.). A player agent must now have information on players from throughout the world, rather than just national players. This creates the opportunity for us to excel in the soccer industry. Business Strategy We intend to create a continuing inventory of players by signing younger, as well as established players to representation contracts. Paragon Sports then, due to its international presence in the revenue rich Premier Leagues in Europe, Brazil, and in the United States, will shop the player not just in his own national "back yard" but vigorously throughout the world. The benefit to the player is greater professional exposure. We believe our access to soccer clubs will also be greater due to our ability to represent talented players from throughout the world, rather than just nationally. We have developed a player dossier in a form which includes video, physical information on the player, observation of coaches, players, and background information. We are developing a means of sharing this information via the internet to facilitate player transactions without extensive travel. 17
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Critical to the business strategy is creating personal relationships with the players, coaches, club administrators and executives, other player agents, and marketing and sales personnel within the companies endorsing soccer and sporting matches. Due to the large number of professional teams throughout the world, the personnel of Paragon Sports must have tremendous credibility and exposure within the soccer industry. Presently Paragon employs one (1) individual, Shep Messing, who meets this criteria and Paragon Sports intends to hire an additional eight (8) individuals who meet this criteria. We have created a structure whereby players and clubs from throughout the world can exchange information through Paragon Sports Group. Should such information create a contract between player and club or club and club, Paragon Sports earns a fee. Representation of Soccer Athletes We represent, advise, and counsel soccer athletes in contract negotiations with professional soccer clubs. Generally, we receive a fee of up to 10% of any compensation received by the represented soccer athlete from any contract with any professional soccer club. Until recently, the majority of contract negotiations were through FIFA-licensed domestic agents which in accordance with FIFA regulations are only authorized to negotiate player contracts and transactions in the country in which they are licensed. In 1995, the Bosman Ruling removed restraints on player transfers, thus allowing players to transfer freely between soccer federations of different countries. Due to the Bosman Ruling, licensed domestic agents have been relegated to much smaller markets. We believe that the inability of licensed domestic agents to broker international player transactions will create a demand and necessity for soccer agents with a presence in multiple countries. We also represent, advise, and counsel soccer athletes in all business affairs related to soccer athletes' status as professional soccer players, including endorsement and promotional contracts. In order to comply with the regulations of FIFA, we currently engage local solicitors, who are conveniently located, on a hourly basis to negotiate layers team contracts on a player by player basis. We do not have any contracts with local solicitors and engage solicitors on a case by case basis, billed at an hourly rate. To date, we have only engaged solicitors in the United Kingdom because 13 of our current 14 athletes reside in the United Kingdom. We anticipate that we will use a New York attorney for the two athletes who reside in the United States. The negotiations in most cases are on a yearly basis and the solicitor transacts his activities on behalf of Paragon by phone and other modes of communication. Moreover, we intend to make available international financial planning services to soccer athletes, including budget development, investment counseling, and estate and international tax planning. The focus of soccer player client development is intended to proceed as follows: a. International players of marquee stature. We will strive to develop 2 or 3 international players of marquee stature each year. These players will command salaries of $1,000,000 or more and can be expected to receive signing bonuses of twice their annual salary. We currently represent one player in this category (Piotr Nowak). Pursuant to the terms of the Nowak agreement, which expires on December 20, 2003, Paragon will receive compensation of 10% of all salary and signing bonuses received by Nowak from any professional club throughout the world and 20% of any endorsement income. 18
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b. Premier League and First Division players earn $150,000 and up, between the ages of 18 and 26. These players will be the backbone of our business. We will strive to represent 500 Premier League and First Division soccer players after 5 years of operation. The Premier League and First Division are the two highest levels of international professional soccer. We currently represent ten players in this category (Wayner Carlisle; Peter Clark; Greg Lincoln; Adam Locke; Isaiah Rankin; Andy Scott; Johen Still; Paul Hull; Josh Lewsky and Adam Shaw). c. Players between the ages of 16 and 19 who compete on under 21 National Teams with potential to become marquee stars and who are certain to become Premier or First Division players. We currently represent three players in this category (Ashley Dodd; Chris Smith; and Marieanne Spacey). d. Current professional soccer players in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States and players who have had extensive success in European Leagues and are looking to enter the MLS. These players will become high-profile athletes as soccer continues to become more popular in the United States and will enter into the marketing and sponsorship opportunities available in the United States. We currently represent one player in this category (Piotr Nowak). (One player is listed in more than one category above.) Our goal is to sign at least two players from category (a), not less than 50 players from category (b), 10 players from category (c), and 25 players from category (d) in the first year of operation. Of the twenty-two (22) player contracts purchased by Paragon on May 31, 2001, from Continental Sports LLC, an aggregate of nine have passed their respective expiration dates. As of the date hereof, such nine representation contracts have not been renewed. One additional player (Piotr Nowak) has signed a contract with Paragon, resulting in an aggregate of 14 players being represented now by Paragon. Through this process, a "feeder" system will be established through which the best players worldwide will be recruited and signed by Paragon Sports in an ever increasing network of relationships established between Paragon Sports Group personnel, past and present soccer athletes, coaches, and team representatives throughout the world. Prospective clients will be induced to signing with us due to our ability to broker international player transactions, the international exposure that we can provide, the increased marketing revenue that we can generate, as well as the reputation established through previous and current clients. 19
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On June 1, 2001, Paragon Sports entered into a consulting agreement with Piotr Nowak/Pinosport in which Piotr Nowak was appointed as a Paragon Sports representative in Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and other countries in Eastern Europe (the " Nowak Territory"). Pursuant to the consulting agreement, Piotr Nowak shall: introduce soccer players represented by Paragon Sports to clubs in the Nowak Territory; procure Paragon Sport's appointment as a representative of soccer clubs and associations within the Nowak Territory and procure players for such clubs and associations; procure players within the Nowak Territory to be represented by Paragon Sports and to sign Paragon Sports standard representation agreement; and promote and market Paragon Sports generally within the Nowak Territory. In consideration for his services, Piotr Nowak shall be paid a commission equal to fifty percent (50%) of all sums received by Paragon Sports for its benefit arising out of any matters conducted by Piotr Nowak on Paragon's behalf in the Nowak Territory. On May 31, 2001, Paragon Sports entered into three year consulting agreement with WRA Consulting, Inc. ("WRA Consulting"), pursuant to which WRA Consulting was retained to perform non-exclusive consulting services related to corporate finance and other matters including the: (i) review of business plans and projections; (ii) review of financial data as it relates to raising financing; (iii) rendering advice on Paragon Sport's capital structure; (iv) review and the rendering advice on prospective mergers and acquisitions, both public and private; (v) review managerial needs; and (vi) rendering advice on issues relating to public relations. As consideration for these services, Paragon issued 800,000 shares of its common stock to WRA Consulting. On August 16, 2001, Paragon Sports entered into a consulting agreement with Elias Figueroa in which Elias Figueroa, was appointed as a Paragon Sports representative worldwide (the "Figueroa Territory"). Pursuant to the consulting agreement, Elias Figueroa shall: introduce soccer players represented by Paragon Sports to clubs in the Figueroa Territory; procure Paragon Sport's appointment as a representative of soccer clubs and associations within the Figueroa Territory and procure players for such clubs and associations; procure players within the Figueroa Territory to be represented by Paragon Sports and to sign Paragon Sports standard representation agreement; and promote and market Paragon Sports generally within the Figueroa Territory. In consideration for his services, Elias Figueroa shall be paid a commission equal to fifty percent (50%) of all sums received by Paragon Sports for its benefit arising out of any matters conducted by Elias Figueroa on Paragon's behalf in the Figueroa Territory. Representation of Professional Soccer Clubs. We will represent professional soccer clubs in the negotiation of transfer contracts. Transfer contracts are agreements between professional soccer clubs involving the sale and acquisition of soccer athletes. Due to the fractured nature of international soccer and the great number of leagues in existence throughout the world, the movement of players from team to team and between leagues involves the actual buying and selling of player contracts as commodities, rather than through trades or "free agency" as is the custom in the United States. The "buying and selling of player contracts as commodities" refers to Paragon Sports being contracted by the buying or selling club to sell one of their players or buy a player for them. This commodity trading may be impacted by the Bosman Ruling, which would reflect the market price of the player transfers in terms of what the players are worth depending upon the freedom or restriction on player movement; however, the extent of the impact upon transfer fees cannot be predicted. We will negotiate for the sale or acquisition of a player on behalf of a professional soccer club and receive a fee of 10%-20% of the transfer price. "Transfer price" refers to the sum of money paid by one professional soccer club to another professional soccer club for the contract rights of a player. The Company will not be able to represent both a player and a soccer club that a player is negotiating with. 20
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Representation of Sponsor Companies. We will represent corporate sponsor companies. Corporate sponsor companies sponsor sports events. It has been reported that companies spent an estimated $15 billion last year sponsoring sports events. We intend to represent the sponsor companies in their contract negotiations with professional sports leagues, tournaments, and events. We do not have any contractual relationships with any corporate sponsors. Contracts with Players and Teams In the early stage of the Paragon Sports Group's development, revenues will be mainly generated from two sources: Standard Representation Agreements ("SRAs") and transfer contracts. The SRA is a contract between Paragon Sports and the soccer athlete whereby Paragon Sports becomes the exclusive agent for the soccer athlete in the negotiation of contracts with professional soccer clubs and in all business affairs related to the soccer athlete's status as a professional soccer player, including endorsement and promotional contracts. The contract is entered into by a representative or employee of Paragon Sports who in turn assigns all rights and benefits of the contract to Paragon Sports. See "Regulations." Pursuant to the SRAs, we will receive a fee of up to 10% of the compensation received by the soccer athlete from any contract entered into with any professional soccer club throughout the world. We will also receive a fee of 20% of the endorsement and promotional compensation received by the soccer athlete from any contracts related to the soccer athlete's status as a professional soccer player. Pursuant to the regulations of FIFA, the SRAs are binding for twenty-four (24) months and then must be renewed. The regulations of FIFA do not allow player contracts to have a longer term. In accordance with FIFA regulations, we receive commissions from our players on all income received by the player for the life of any contract entered into or negotiated as a result of our efforts. To date, we have fourteen (14) professional soccer players under contract for representation in contract negotiations with professional soccer clubs and in all business affairs related to such soccer players' status as professional soccer players, including endorsement and promotional contracts. Transfer contracts are agreements between professional soccer clubs involving the sale and acquisition of soccer athletes. We will represent professional soccer clubs in the sale and acquisition of soccer athletes. We will negotiate for the sale or acquisition price of a player and in turn receive a fee for acting as the agent. Typically, we will receive a fee of 10%-20% of the transfer price. The transfer price for a European player of marquee stature could exceed $1 million dollars. Marketing Marketing involves the establishment of contractual relationships between Paragon Sports and corporate sponsor companies. We will represent the sponsor companies in their contract negotiations with professional sports leagues, tournaments, and events and receive a fee for such representation. 21
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Marketing also involves the establishment of contractual relationships between corporate sponsor companies and players represented by Paragon Sports. Generally, corporate sponsor companies will pay athletes to promote their companies and/or to endorse their products. We will receive a fee of 20% of the endorsement and promotional compensation received by soccer athletes from any contracts entered into with corporate sponsor companies. We expect the marketing of client athletes and corporate sponsor companies to become a significant portion of revenues and operations. The key to successfully entering the marketing field is the early development of relationships with corporate sponsor companies and entities willing to pay top dollar for sponsorship opportunities. We have established and will continue to establish relationships with corporate sponsor companies to facilitate the marketing of client athletes and sponsor companies. The nurturing of these relationships should enable marketing to become a significant source of revenues for Paragon Sports. It is crucial for us to recognize and maximize the overlapping opportunities that will arise from each of these separate but related activities. The representation of soccer athletes is the introduction into much broader revenue generating possibilities which include, but are not limited to: sponsorship, event management, sales of television rights, marketing of individuals and teams, and ownership of annual events involving match competitions and tournaments. Competition There are numerous larger, significant, competing entities and companies in the professional athlete contract negotiating arena locally, nationally and internationally. International Management Group ("IMG") and SFX are two of the world's largest sports management companies. Both companies currently operate in the soccer industry and they have the resources to compete with us should they decide to expand their operations. Interpublic Group, a $3.4 billion advertising and public relations agency, recently acquired Advantage International, a sports management company now part of Interpublic's Octagon Group. Interpublic has also acquired London-based Orbit International, and is shopping for small agencies specializing in football and hockey players. Interpublic does operate in the soccer industry, it has the resources to compete with us should it decide to expand its operations. There are also numerous other sports management and marketing companies operating in non-soccer related professional sports that have the resources to compete with us should they decide to do so. Additionally, there are numerous individual licensed players' agents conducting business in the international soccer industry. We will compete in the market place based on the ability to offer greater opportunities world-wide to soccer players, service, quality of representation, negotiating skills, and personal relationships between management, the professional athletes, and the professional teams hiring athletes. We believe we can be immediately successful in the soccer industry because of the services we can provide soccer athletes; namely, prolific exposure throughout the world, professional contacts with decision makers, and marketing services. Moreover, our ability to negotiate transfer contracts, match arrangements and to negotiate with sponsor companies fosters our belief that we can be immediately successful in the soccer industry. There is no guarantee that we are or will remain competitive or successful in the future. Moreover, there is no guarantee that IMG, Interpublic, SFX, or other larger competing sports management and marketing companies will not expand their businesses in the soccer industry. The expansion of any of these larger competing sports management and marketing companies in the soccer industry could have a material adverse effect on our business. 22
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Employees As of December 8, 2001 we had four (4) full-time employees. None of our employees is represented by a labor union and we have not experienced any work stoppages. We consider our employee relations to be good. Regulation The main body of regulation in the international soccer industry comes from the Federation Internationale De Football Association ("FIFA"). The U.S. arm of FIFA is based in Chicago, Illinois, and is known as the U.S. Soccer Federation. FIFA has published rules and regulations governing the conduct of soccer athletes and agents. FIFA enforces these rules and regulations by way of a sanction to players for violation of the rules and monetary penalties for violation by players' agents. FIFA will also act as an enforcement agency to ensure that athletes do not violate their contract with agents. This can be most beneficial if we were to have a dispute with a international soccer athlete over collecting a commission. Under the regulations of FIFA, players may only use the services of a Licensed Players' Agent. Any natural person (excluding corporations and other entities) who passes a personal interview and deposits a bank guaranty with a Swiss Bank can become a players' agent. Soccer athletes cannot utilize the services of a non-licensed agent. Licensed attorneys and close relatives to the soccer athletes do not have to become a licensed players' agent to represent a soccer athlete. Since we cannot be a licensed players' agent, because we are a corporation, we will utilize the services of either a representative under contract with us or an employee who is a licensed players' agent or a licensed attorney to enter into contracts with players on our behalf. Paragon Sports, through the licensed players' agent or a licensed attorney, will negotiate on behalf of the soccer athlete. We do not currently have any employees who are licensed players' agents or licensed attorneys. We will derive income from the assignment by employees of the monetary benefits of agent contracts with soccer athletes. The regulations of FIFA do not address the assignment of monetary benefits of player contracts, only that natural persons who are licensed players' agents, close relatives, or a licensed attorney are the only individuals who can represent and contract with a soccer athlete. In 1994, FIFA issued Circular No.551 in response to questions regarding who can hold a license. The Circular stated in part: 23
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"It is obvious that only private individuals (natural persons) may apply for a players' agent's license. However, the holder of the license may make it available to a legal person (an association or company)." This release allows Licensed Players' Agents to make available their license (or the benefits of such license) to Paragon Sports Group. FIFA does not regulate the marketing arrangements entered into between Paragon Sports Group Company and soccer athletes. Paragon Sports Group is free to enter into marketing contracts directly with the soccer athletes. The Bosman Ruling: The Bosman case began when Belgian national soccer player, Jean Mau Bosman claimed he was prevented from working for another soccer club after his contract ended with Royal Club Legeois, in violation of Articles 48, 85, and 86 of the European Economic Community Treaty (EEC Treaty). The case was based in part upon the right of workers to move freely between member states for employment related purposes. A similar right to travel exists between states in the United States. The Bosman case was referred to the European Court of Justice ("ECJ"). In 1995, the ECJ held that the transfer system then in place and the rules on international players (restriction as to the number of international players on each team) offended the principles of freedom of movement for workers under the EEC Treaty, and found that the transfer rules and international player rules also restricted competition in violation of Article 85(1) of the EEC Treaty. Pursuant to the specific findings of the court, Bosman could seek to have his right to move freely between member states for purposes of employment judicially enforced. This finding of the court positively affects the opportunities for a soccer athlete to seek his best wage, wherever a club is located, and will have an impact upon transfer fees, although to what extent is not yet clear to the industry. An adverse ruling would diminish the market price of player transfers and consequently our commissions earned on such transactions. If the players have more freedom to move from club to club, for less money, their salaries would rise and we would benefit in commissions from their rising salaries. The result is that Paragon Sports would spend more effort on individual player contracts if the salaries rise and more effort on player transfers if the transfer prices rise. Facilities Paragon currently maintains an office at 5580 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. The space is provided to Paragon at no cost by Continental Capital Advisors, Inc. In addition, Paragon also maintains an office at Mr. Messing's personal residence which is also provided at no cost to the Company. Our current facilities will provide adequate space to house the business through our current growth, however, as we continue to execute our plan, additional operational and administrative space may be required. We believe that adequate additional space is available on competitive terms. 24
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Legal proceedings There are no material legal proceedings pending to which Paragon Sports is a party, and we are unaware of any contemplated material legal actions against us. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Introduction Paragon Sports Group, Inc. intends to operate as a full service agency representing professional athletes, particularly soccer players. The business plan of Paragon Sports envisions the expansion of the soccer athlete representation business by seeking to represent athletes other than soccer players, by broadening the services to be offered to athletes to include endorsements and other services, and by potential alliances with soccer clubs. If successful, Paragon's business plan envisions the acquisition of agencies representing athletes now located in Europe, South America and Asia. In addition, Paragon must be able, to be successful, to itself attract additional athletes as clients of Paragon. Paragon estimates that, in general, it will require one of its employees to service the contracts of fifty players. As discussed under "Use of Proceeds" herein, Paragon intends to set aside $200,000 of the proceeds of the offering hereby to recruit additional personnel. Paragon intends to begin spending such funds immediately upon the closing of this offering. Paragon is now servicing the contracts of fourteen soccer athletes and intends to expand that client base within the next six-month period from the date of this offering. Currently, Paragon handles each of its fourteen players contracts by retaining an attorney or a FIFA-qualified person to draft the necessary contract extension renewals in order to comply with the regulations of FIFA. Paragon has commenced negotiations with counsel experienced in athlete representation matters; however, no formal agreement has been reached and no such contract has been executed. Paragon believes that its ability to negotiate a more favorable agreement with a full-time counsel knowledgeable in athlete representation matters is directly related to Paragon's ability to present itself as a publicly-traded company. Paragon Sports' business does not require the expenditure of funds for capital improvements. The expansion of Paragon Sports' business, if successfully implemented, would require the hiring of additional employees necessary to service the athletes' contracts. The soccer players presently under contract are capable of being represented by Paragon Sports' present staff. Income is anticipated to be derived from such representation contracts, coupled with Paragon Sports' present liquidity, should be sufficient to permit Paragon Sports to increase the number of its athletes being represented without causing financial strain. Although Paragon Sports does not anticipate liquidity and capital resources to be a problem given its present size and scope of intended operations, the successful completion of the offering hereby will permit Paragon Sports to become more aggressive in its quest for additional representation contracts. Funds would then be available for increased travel and entertainment, for the opening of additional offices world-wide, and for the hiring of the additional staff required to service increased representation contracts. 25
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In the event the initial public offering hereby is unsuccessful, Paragon will be dependent upon the income to be derived from the renewal/extension of its fourteen player contracts to undertake its business plan. Paragon believes that the receipt of the renewal/extension income it will receive, should be sufficient to fund its anticipated operations irrespective of the success of the offering hereby. Paragon believes that, while its full business plan may take longer to complete without the proceeds of this offering, it will have sufficient cash to modify its business plan to a slower pace. Nine (9) of the twenty-two (22) player contracts purchased by Paragon on May 31, 2001, from Continental Sports LLC have passed their respective expiration dates and have not been renewed. Paragon did not seek or obtain any adjustment in the purchase price for such contracts. The loss of such nine (9) clients will have a material adverse effect upon the plan of operations of Paragon because of the loss of revenue anticipated to be received from such nine (9) contracts. Paragon anticipates that the one player who has signed a contract with Paragon subsequent to May 31, 2001, as well as any additional players who might become clients of Paragon, will cumulatively result in income sufficient to offset the loss of revenue from the nine (9) expired contracts. However, no assurance may be given by Paragon that such revenue loss from the nine (9) expired contracts will, in fact, be offset by income to be derived from new clients. Of the thirteen (13) remaining player contracts purchased on May 31, 2001, Paragon continues to be the agent for such thirteen (13) athletes and to be in active representation of such athletes. Paragon continues to represent such thirteen (13) athletes (as well as the one (1) athlete who became a client of Paragon subsequent to May 31, 2001) for yearly renewals of their respective contracts and for peripheral matters such as endorsements. Paragon intends to receive fees from each of such represented athletes at the time of the renewal of their respective club contracts. In most instances player contracts with a club are renewed or renegotiated on an annual basis in July and August. Paragon's negotiating activities for the fourteen (14) players now under contract have not yet resulted in revenues in addition to the $110,000 in player contract revenue referenced in Note B to the financial statements included in this Prospectus. Paragon believes that its continued representation of such thirteen (13) athletes validates the accounts receivable and player contract amounts mentioned in Note B to the financial statements. Such belief is based upon the fact that the remaining thirteen (13) players are playing at a higher level, the $110,000 in player contract revenue referenced in Note B represents a discounted amount of fifty (50%) percent of anticipated value, and the further belief that such thirteen (13) contracts, when renewed, will average substantially more than $10,000 each in income to Paragon. (1) Business Strategy Paragon Sports' basic business strategy revolves around its belief that the business of representing athletes is amenable to consolidation. The intention of Paragon Sports is to continue to concentrate upon the representation of soccer athletes and to attempt to accelerate its growth by: 26
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(a) signing existing players under contract to new contracts with their same teams at increased salary levels; (b) signing existing players under contract to new contracts with different teams at increased salary levels; (c) effecting arrangements with other athlete representation firms, including the acquisition of such other firms or the working-out of joint venture arrangements; (d) effecting arrangements with firms specializing in representing athletes other than soccer players; (e) attempting to recruit and play a major role in the representation of female soccer athletes and to assist in the promotion of what management believes is a significant emerging market; (f) expanding the soccer athlete representation business by hiring other player representatives who have demonstrated the ability to recruit soccer athletes in underdeveloped areas of the world; and (g) developing a soccer marketing and consulting business for corporate clients, including the more efficient use of advertising budgets tailored specifically to the soccer market. Management believes in the event Paragon is able to identify and acquire agencies then Paragon will be able to achieve growth from the corresponding expansion of its representation capability as well as from the expansion of its activities with related, complimentary businesses. Such acquisitions would be consummated principally through the use of Paragon Sports authorized, unissued shares. Paragon has not identified any potential corporate acquisitions. Paragon Sport's business plan requires that it be in constant communication with agents capable of delivering additional athletes to be represented by Paragon Sports. Such negotiations are on-going. When and if such negotiations result in definitive agreements, is problematical. Paragon Sports cannot state with certainty that such negotiations will result in a transaction that is "probable of occurring." The attaining by Paragon Sports of public company status will, in management's opinion, facilitate this process. Obviously, management must demonstrate the ability to prevent the issuance of additional shares of its Common Stock being dilutive by attempting to realize revenue and income in excess of the dilutive effect of the issuance of additional shares of its Common Stock. Also, to the extent that management is successful in acquiring representation agencies specializing in athletes other than soccer players, the business of Paragon Sports will not be subject to the possible economic fluctuations of a single sports activity. Management, in its acquisition program, intends to target representation agencies that are not only profitable, but that are well-positioned in particular markets and potentially are capable of expanding Paragon Sports' own activities in such markets. Management believes that fragmentation in the sports representation business will contribute to its ability to pursue effectively its acquisition strategy. In addition, management believes that many small firms may have reached the limit of their ability to grow due to their inability to have access to additional capital, the costs and burden of increasingly stringent regulatory compliance, more intensive competition, and management limitations. Management is confident that it will be able to offer the entities it may acquire the strategic direction, management and capital resources necessary to foster their growth, thereby affording the former owners the opportunity to realize the value of their efforts and investments, while simultaneously enabling Paragon Sports to build a more diverse presence in the athlete representation field. 27
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(2) Capital Resources Paragon Sports is not engaged in a capital-intensive business. Costs incurred by Paragon Sports are primarily related to wages, travel and business overhead normal to a service business. Management believes that its capital resources are adequate to cover its known costs and expenses, notwithstanding a decrease in its cash position in the amount of $48,065 for the three month period ended August 31, 2001. To date, operating activities have used $97,958 of available capital, all of which has been derived from the sale of $200,000 of Common Stock. In the event Paragon Sports is successful in its expansion program, capital resources and liquidity will have to be enhanced. However, management would not be disposed to effect such acquisitions unless it believed that the cash flow of the acquiree business would ultimately offset the costs of sustaining such acquisitions. (3) Results of Operations Paragon Sports is in the development stage and sustained a net loss of $200,420 during the first quarter of its operations ended August 31, 2001. To date, only nominal amounts of revenue and other income have been earned and the net loss to date of $200,000 is attributable to expenses totaling $204,000. The aggregate expenses of $204,000 consist of $105,000 for the amortization of player contracts and deferred costs from employee compensation and consulting contracts and $99,000 for payroll and other general and administrative expenses. Paragon Sports Group's ultimate success will depend on its ability to cultivate relationships and player representation contracts which it has purchased and its ability to develop new representation contracts and implement its business strategy as discussed herein. It should be noted that the geographic concentration of Paragon Sports' commission income is in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. In such areas, the soccer season generally runs from August through the following May. Such seasonality, coupled with the impact of the typical soccer athlete contract on revenue reporting and cash flow, means that Paragon Sports will (a) report approximately ninety (90%) percent of its commission income in the period June - August of each year and (b) receive approximately fifteen (15%) percent of its cash in the first quarter of each year, forty-five (45%) percent of its cash in the second quarter, and the balance of forty (40%) percent of its cash in the second half of each year. 28
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES General We are authorized to issue up to twenty five million (25,000,000) shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, of which Three Million Six Hundred Thousand (3,600,000) shares are issued and outstanding. Our certificate of incorporation authorizes five million (5,000,000) shares of preferred stock, none of which are outstanding. Common Stock Subject to the rights of holders of preferred stock, if any, holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to share equally on a per share basis in such dividends as may be declared by our Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor. There are presently no plans to pay dividends with respect to the shares of our common stock. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, after payment of creditors and the holders of any of our senior securities, including preferred stock, if any, our assets will be divided pro rata on a per share basis among the holders of the shares of our common stock. The common stock is not subject to any liability for further assessments. There are no conversion or redemption privileges nor any sinking fund provisions with respect to the common stock and the common stock is not subject to call. The holders of common stock do not have any pre-emptive or other subscription rights. Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to cast one vote for each share held at all stockholders' meetings for all purposes, including the election of directors. The common stock does not have cumulative voting rights. All of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid, validly issued and non-assessable. Preferred Stock None of the five million (5,000,000) preferred shares are currently outstanding. Our Board of Directors has the authority, without further action by the holders of the outstanding common stock, to issue shares of preferred stock from time to time in one or more classes or series, to fix the number of shares constituting any class or series and the stated value thereof, if different from the par value, and to fix the terms of any such series or class, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion or exchange rights, voting rights, rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), the redemption price and the liquidation preference of such class or series. Options As of December 8, 2001, we do not have any options issued and outstanding. 29
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Delaware Anti-Takeover Law Provisions As a Delaware corporation, we are subject to Section 203 of the General Corporation Law. In general, Section 203 prevents an "interested stockholder" (defined generally as a person owing 15% or more of a Delaware corporation's outstanding voting stock) from engaging in a "business combination" (as defined) with such Delaware corporation for three years following the date such person became an interested stockholder unless (i) before such person became an interested stockholder, the board of directors of the corporation approved the transaction in which the interested stockholder became an interested stockholder or approved the business combination, (ii) upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the interested stockholder's becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced (excluding stock held by the directors who are also officers of the corporation and by certain employee stock plans), or (iii) following the transaction in which such person became an interested stockholder, the business combination is approved by the board of directors of the corporation and authorized at a meeting of stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation not owned by the interested stockholder. Under Section 203, the restrictions described above also do not apply to certain business combinations proposed by an interested stockholder following the public announcement or notification of one of certain extraordinary transactions involving the corporation and a person who had not been an interested stockholder during the previous three years or who became an interested stockholder with the approval of the corporation's board of directors and if such business combination is approved by a majority of the board members who were directors prior to any person becoming an interested stockholder. The provisions of Section 203 requiring a super-majority vote to approve certain corporate transactions could have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing hostile takeovers, including those that might result in the payment of a premium over market price or changes in control or management of Paragon Sports. Limitation on liability of directors Our certificate of incorporation provides that a director of Paragon Sports will not be personally liable to Paragon Sports or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director, including breaches which constitute gross negligence. By its terms and in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law, however, this provision does not eliminate or limit the liability of a director of Paragon Sports (i) for breach of the director's duty of loyalty to Paragon Sports or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve international misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, (relating to unlawful payments or dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions), (iv) for any improper benefit or (v) for breaches of a director's responsibilities under the Federal Securities laws. Dividend policy We have not paid any dividends on our common stock since our inception and do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Any earnings which we may realize in the foreseeable future will be retained to finance the growth of Paragon Sports. 30
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Restricted Shares Eligible for future resale All of Paragon Sports Group's currently outstanding Shares are "restricted securities" and, in the future, may be sold upon compliance with Rule 144. Adopted under the Securities Act, Rule 144 provides, in essence, that a person holding "restricted securities" for a period of one year may sell only an amount every three months equal to the greater of (a) one percent of Paragon Sports Group's issued and outstanding shares, or (b) the average weekly volume of sales during the four calendar weeks preceding the sale. The amount of "restricted securities" which a person who is not an affiliate of Paragon Sports Group may sell is not so limited, since non-affiliates may sell without volume limitation their shares held for two years if there is adequate current public information available concerning the Paragon Sports Group. Upon the completion of this offering, and assuming that there is no exercise of any issued and outstanding warrants, Paragon Sports Group will have 4,000,000 Shares issued and outstanding, of which 3,600,000 Shares are "restricted securities". Transfer agent and registrar The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company, Two Broadway, New York, New York 10004. Disclosure of commission position on indemnification for securities act liabilities Our bylaws provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors for costs and expenses incurred in connection with the defense of actions, suits, or proceedings against them on account of their being or having been directors or officers of Paragon Sports, absent a finding of negligence or misconduct in the performance of their duties. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act, may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling Paragon Sports pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is unenforceable. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION Escrow of Offering Funds 400,000 shares will be offered on a "best efforts, all-or-none" basis. The shares are being offered on a "self-underwritten" basis by the officers and employees of Paragon. If 400,000 shares are not sold within 90 days from the date hereof, all monies received will be refunded to subscribers in full without interest thereon. Each subscriber will receive from Paragon Sports Group confirmation of his subscription to purchase shares of common stock with instructions to forward their funds to The Chase Manhattan Bank, 770 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021-8182. All proceeds raised in this offering will be deposited by noon of the next business day following receipt, in an escrow account maintained at The Chase Manhattan Bank. All subscriber checks will be made payable to "Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as escrow agent for Paragon Sports". During the period of escrow subscribers will not be entitled to a refund of their subscription. If at the end of the offering period, 400,000 shares have been sold, all funds in the escrow account will be released to Paragon Sports. Paragon previously had an agreement with Biofarm pursuant to which Biofarm was going to pay the expenses of the offering and assist Paragon in connection with the offering. The agreement with Biofarm has been amended and Biofarm is no longer participating in any manner in the offering. 31
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS After the incorporation of Paragon Sports on May 30, 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of an aggregate of 3,600,000 shares of its authorized but unissued Common Stock. Of such 3,600,000 shares: a) On June 1, 2001 pursuant to an employment agreement 800,000 shares were issued to Shep Messing, Paragon's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in exchange for future services See "Executive Compensation Employment Agreement"; b) Pursuant to a subscription agreement which was amended on October 4, 2001, 800,000 shares were issued to Biofarm, Inc for $50,000.00; c) On May 31, 2001, 800,000 shares were issued to Continental Sports Management LLC pursuant to an asset purchase agreement which provided for the purchase of certain accounts receivables and twenty two soccer player contracts. William Davis, Paragon's, former Chief Financial Officer is also the Chief Financial Officer of Continental Sports Management LLC. Continental Sports Management, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Sports Management LLC. Continental Sports Management LLC is responsible for the obligations of Continental Sports Management, Inc. and the operation of the business of Continental Sports Management LLC; d) 300,000 shares were issued to Continental Capital Merchant Bank in exchange for $150,000. William Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of Continental Capital Advisors Inc. which is the manager of Continental Capital Merchant Bank; e) On May 31, 2001, 800,000 shares were issued to WRA Consulting, Inc. in exchange for a consulting agreement requiring that WRA Consulting provide Paragon Sports with certain non-exclusive services relating to corporate finance, acquisitions and general financial services; f) On December 20, 2001, Paragon entered into a representation agreement with Piotr Nowak, a player in the MLS in the United States. Paragon also has a consulting agreement with Mr. Nowak pursuant to which Mr. Nowak is Paragon's representative in Poland, Ukraine, Hungry, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and other countries in Eastern Europe. In connection with the representation agreement Paragon will receive 10% 32
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g) of Mr. Nowak's income as a player in the MLS. In connection with the consulting agreement, Paragon will pay Mr. Nowak a commission equal to 50% of all sums received by Paragon arising out of any matters conducted by Mr. Nowak in his territory. See "Our Business - Representation of Soccer Athletes". LEGAL MATTERS The validity of the common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for Paragon Sports by Berlack, Israels & Liberman LLP, New York, New York. EXPERTS Certain of the financial statements of Paragon Sports Group included in these prospectuses and elsewhere in the registration statement, to the extent and for the periods indicated in their reports, have been audited by Asher & Company, Ltd., independent certified public accountants, whose reports thereon appear elsewhere herein and in the registration statement. AVAILABLE INFORMATION We have filed with the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549, a Registration Statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act with respect to our common stock offered hereby. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. For further information with respect to Paragon Sports Group, Inc. and our common stock offered hereby, reference is made to the Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules filed as a part of the Registration Statement. Statements contained in this prospectus concerning the contents of any contract or any other document are not necessarily complete; reference is made in each instance to copy of such contract or any other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. Each such statement is qualified in all respects by such reference to such exhibit. After the offering, we will be subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and in accordance therewith will be required to file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The registration statement, including exhibits and schedules thereto, may be inspected without charge at the Commission's principal office in Washington D.C., and copies of all or any part thereof may be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 after payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. The Commission also maintains a World Wide Web site which provides online access to reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission at the address http://www.sec.gov. We intend to furnish holders of our common stock with annual reports containing financial statements audited by independent accountants beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2001. 33
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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not, authorized any other person to provide your with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We are not, making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on the front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date. 34
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Independent Auditors' Report The Board of Directors Paragon Sports Group, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) Wilmington, Delaware We have audited the balance sheet of Paragon Sports Group, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) as of May 31, 2001. This financial statement is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the balance sheet is free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the balance sheet. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall balance sheet presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the balance sheet referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Paragon Sports Group, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) as of May 31, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. ASHER & COMPANY, Ltd. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 12, 2001 F-1
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) BALANCE SHEET MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31, 2001 [Enlarge/Download Table] ASSETS May 31 August 31 (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 150,000 $ 101,935 Commissions receivable, net 111,785 114,225 Prepaid expense - 2,850 Loan receivable, officer - 2,684 Note receivable 50,000 - ----------- ----------- Total current assets 311,785 221,694 EQUIPMENT Furniture and fixtures - 407 OTHER ASSETS Player contracts 110,000 71,349 ----------- ----------- Total Assets $ 421,785 $ 293,450 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued payroll taxes $ - $ 5,419 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities - 5,419 COMMITMENTS - - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 3,700,000 shares issued and outstanding as of May 31, and 3,600,000 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31 37,000 36,000 Additional paid-in capital 1,234,785 1,185,785 Deficit accumulated during the development stage - (200,420) ----------- ----------- 1,271,785 1,021,365 Less: Deferred compensation (400,000) (366,667) Note receivable (50,000) - Deferred consulting service fees (400,000) (366,667) ----------- ----------- Total Stockholders' equity 421,785 288,031 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 421,785 $ 293,450 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-2
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2001 (Unaudited) Revenue Performance fees $ 1,500 Expenses Amortization of player contracts 38,651 Amortization of deferred compensation 33,333 Amortization of deferred consulting service fees 33,333 General and administrative 29,408 Payroll and payroll taxes 69,833 ---------- 204,558 ---------- Loss from operations (203,058) Other income Foreign exchange gain 2,440 Interest income 198 ---------- 2,638 ---------- NET LOSS $ (200,420) ========== Loss per share $ .06 ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-3
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2001 (Unaudited) [Enlarge/Download Table] Deficit Deferred Accumulated Additional Consulting During the Total Common Paid-In Deferred Note Service Development Stockholders' Shares Stock Capital Compensation Receivable Fees Stage Equity ---------- ------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------- ------------- Balance, June 1, 2001 3,700,000 $37,000 $1,234,785 $(400,000) $(50,000) $(400,000) $ - $ 421,785 Recission of note receivable (100,000) (1,000) (49,000) - 50,000 - - - Net loss for the period - - - 33,333 - 33,333 (200,420) (133,754) ---------- ------- ---------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- Balance, August 31, 2001 3,600,000 $36,000 $1,185,785 $(366,667) $ - $(366,667) $(200,420) $ 288,031 ========== ======= ========== ========= ======== ========= ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-4
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2001 AND FROM INCEPTION TO AUGUST 31 (Unaudited) Three Months Inception Ended to August 31, August 31 ---------- ----------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net loss $(200,420) $ (200,420) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash utilized by operating activities: Amortization 105,317 105,317 Foreign exchange gain (2,440) (2,440) Changes in: Prepaid expense (2,850) (2,850) Loan receivable, officer (2,684) (2,684) Accrued payroll taxes 5,419 5,419 --------- ---------- Net cash utilized by operating activities (97,658) (97,658) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of furniture and fixtures (407) (407) --------- ---------- Net cash utilized by investing activities (407) (407) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payment of notes receivable 50,000 50,000 Issuance of common stock - 150,000 --------- ---------- Net cash provided by financing activities 50,000 200,000 --------- ---------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (48,065) 101,935 Cash, beginning of period 150,000 - --------- ---------- Cash, end of period $ 101,935 $ 101,935 ========= ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-5
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31 (UNAUDITED), 2001 NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Paragon Sports Group, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on May 30, 2001 to operate a sports management organization in international soccer. The Company is in its development stage. The Company will provide an array of services to soccer athletes, soccer clubs, and their sponsors throughout the world. The Company will concentrate its activities on soccer athlete representation both internationally and domestically. The Company will represent, advise, and counsel soccer athletes in contract negotiations with professional soccer clubs and in business affairs related to the players' status as professional athletes, including endorsement and promotional contracts. Additionally, the Company will represent professional soccer clubs in the negotiation of transfer contracts. Transfer contracts involve the sale and acquisition of soccer athletes between professional soccer clubs. The Company also plans to sponsor matches between professional soccer clubs and represent corporations sponsoring such events. Television revenue will propel most of the income generated from such matches. Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Foreign operations The Company expects to generate a significant portion of its revenue from operations outside the United States. All of the Company's foreign operations are subject to certain risks inherent in conducting business abroad, including price and currency exchange controls, fluctuations in the relative values of currencies, political instability and restricted governmental actions. Changes in the relative values of currencies occur from time to time and may, in certain instances, materially affect the Company's results of operations. The effect of these risks remains difficult to predict. The Company does not currently provide any hedges on its foreign currency exposure. Concentration of credit risk The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. F-6
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31 (UNAUDITED), 2001 NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Revenue recognition Revenue from talent representation arises primarily from percentage fees or commissions received for the negotiation of professional soccer contracts and marketing endorsements. The Company recognizes revenue in the period when the service is rendered and the fee is determinable. Commissions on incentives are recognized by the Company when the incentive is achieved by the athlete. Revenue and commissions on incentives are recognized only in instances where collectibility is reasonably assured. Deferred compensation At the time of incorporation, the Company issued 800,000 shares of common stock to an officer. As a result of this stock issuance, $400,000 was reflected as deferred compensation. The deferred compensation is amortized over the related three-year employment contract. Loss per share The Company utilizes SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" to compute the loss per share. Loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. NOTE B - ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT Pursuant to the asset purchase agreement, dated May 31, 2001, the Company, in exchange for an aggregate of 800,000 shares of its common stock, purchased (a) commissions receivable having a face value of $223,570 and (b) 22 player contracts valued for purposes of the acquisition agreement at $220,000. The Company determined that such receivables and player contracts be reflected at 50% of their stated value. Any subsequent changes in value will be reflected in the Company's future income statements. Accordingly, the receivables were recorded on the books of the Company at $111,785 and the player contracts at $110,000. The value assigned to the player contracts is amortized over the remaining term of the player contracts. NOTE C - NOTE RECEIVABLE On May 31, 2001, Eurodisc, Ltd., a Bahamian corporation, issued to the Company a promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000. The Company agreed to issue to Eurodisc, Ltd. 200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. On August 31, 2001, Eurodisc, Ltd. paid $50,000 to the Company in partial satisfaction of the $100,000 promissory note and surrendered 100,000 of the 200,000 shares to the Company. The Company and Eurodisc, Ltd. agreed on October 4, 2001, to the cancellation of the remaining portion of the promissory note of $50,000 and to the fact that the 100,000 shares paid for would not be registered by the Company for public sale. F-7
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31 (UNAUDITED), 2001 NOTE D - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' equity was established at May 31, 2001 as follows: [Enlarge/Download Table] Deferred Price Additional Consulting Total Per Common Paid-In Deferred Note Service Stockholders' Share Shares Stock Capital Compensation Receivable Fees Equity ----- ------ ------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------- Issuance of common stock to officer $.50 800,000 $ 8,000 $ 392,000 $400,000 Issuance of common stock in accordance with asset purchase agreement .28 800,000 8,000 213,785 - $221,785 Issuance of common stock in exchange for note receivable .50 200,000 2,000 98,000 - $50,000 50,000 Issuance of common stock to Biofarm, Inc. - 800,000 8,000 (8,000) - - - Issuance of common stock to WRA Consulting, Inc. .50 800,000 8,000 392,000 - - $400,000 - Issuance of common stock to Continental Capital Merchants Bank for cash .50 300,000 3,000 147,000 - - - 150,000 --------- ------- ---------- -------- ------- -------- -------- Balance, May 31, 2001 3,700,000 $37,000 $1,234,785 $400,000 $50,000 $400,000 $421,785 ========= ======= ========== ======== ======= ======== ======== F-8
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31 (UNAUDITED), 2001 NOTE E - AGREEMENT WITH BIOFARM, INC. Pursuant to a Subscription Agreement dated May 31, 2001, Biofarm, Inc. (Biofarm) subscribed for an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for the purchase price of $8,000. The Company agreed to register these 800,000 shares for public sale. The Company was then advised that the exemption for the issuance of the securities to Biofarm may not be available and that Biofarm may have a right of recission. Pursuant to an Amendment to such Subscription Agreement dated October 4, 2001, Biofarm and the Company agreed that (a) the purchase price for these 800,000 shares would be $50,000, and (b) none of the 800,000 shares would be registered for public sale. As of October 31, 2001, the $50,000 was paid by Biofarm to the Company. On November 19, 2001, Biofarm waived any right of recission that it may have. However, Paragon may have potential liability under Section 12(a)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933 in the event it is determined that there was a violation of federal securities law in connection with the sale of those securities to Biofarm. NOTE F - WRA CONSULTING AGREEMENT On May 31, 2001 the Company entered into a three year consulting agreement with WRA Consulting, Inc. to provide the Company with certain non-exclusive services relating to corporate finance, acquisitions and general financial services in exchange for 800,000 shares of the Company's common stock, which were valued at $.50 per share. This deferred consulting service fee is amortized over the related three-year term. NOTE G - LOSS PER SHARE The calculations of basic earnings per share under SFAS No. 128 are detailed as follows: Net loss $(200,420) ========== Shares outstanding from June 1 to August 31 3,600,000 ========== Loss purchase $ .06 ========== The loss per share for the three months ended August 31, 2001 is calculated on the basis of 3.6 million shares issued and outstanding. These 3.6 million shares are arrived at after the cancellation, effective October 4, 2001, of 100,000 shares of common stock in connection with the cancellation of the balance of $50,000 remaining unpaid on the original $100,000 note receivable from Eurodisc, Ltd. F-9
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31 (UNAUDITED), 2001 NOTE H - COMMITMENTS Employment Agreement On June 1, 2001, the Company entered into a three year Employment Agreement with an officer of the Company. Under the Agreement, the Company will pay the following base salary: Year Ended May, 31, Amount ------------------ ------ 2002 $200,000 2003 225,000 2004 250,000 -------- $675,000 ======== Stock option plan On June 1, 2001, the Company adopted the 2001 Stock Option Plan under which the Company may grant a maximum of 250,000 incentive stock options and/or nonqualified stock options to purchase common stock to directors, employees, officers, agents, consultants, and independent contractors of the Company. No options have been granted pursuant to the Plan. Consulting agreement On June 1, 2001, Paragon Sports entered into a consulting agreement whereby an individual was appointed as a representative of Paragon Sports in Eastern Europe, as defined in the agreement. For players introduced by this individual to Paragon Sports within the defined area, a commission will be paid equal to 50% of all amounts received pursuant to these players. On August 16, 2001, Paragon Sports entered into a consulting agreement whereby an individual was appointed as a world-wide representative of Paragon Sports. For players introduced by this individual to Paragon Sports, a commission will be paid equal to 50% of all amounts received pursuant to these players. F-10
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PARAGON SPORTS GROUP, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY 31 AND AUGUST 31 (UNAUDITED), 2001 NOTE I - SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent to August 31, 2001, nine of the twenty-two player contracts purchased by the Company on May 31, 2001, have passed their respective expiration dates and have not been renewed. Management believes that the recorded amounts (see Note B) of $110,000 for the twenty-two contracts continue to be recoverable not-withstanding the loss of nine of the twenty-two contracts. Management's belief is predicated upon the fact that the remaining thirteen contracts are with players now playing at a higher level of competition, resulting in an ability to negotiate for higher salaries. Thus, the remaining thirteen contracts when renewed will average more than $10,000 each in income to the Company. In addition, the Company has also signed a contract with one new player in addition to the remaining thirteen contracts. The new contract (Piotr Nowak) expires on December 20, 2003, and entitles the Company to a fee equal to 10% of salary and 20% of endorsements. F-11
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[Enlarge/Download Table] ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Paragon Sports Group, Inc. You should rely only on the information contained in this document. We have not authorized anyone to 400,000 shares of provide you with information that is different. This common stock document may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities. The information in this document may only be accurate on the date of this document. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known or that are currently deemed immaterial may also impair our business operations. The risks and _______________ uncertainties described in this document and other risks and uncertainties which we may face in the future will PROSPECTUS have a greater impact on those who purchase our common _______________ stock. These purchasers will purchase our common stock at the market price or at a privately negotiated price and will run the risk of losing their entire investment. January 14, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- II-1

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